Sai's Vietnamese Restaurant

Restaurant · Vietnamese · Pan-AsianChinatown

No dishes marked gluten free

112 dishesmenu read 9 Novsaisvietnameserestaurant.com

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Appetizer

  • Wild Clam Claypot$20

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists clam): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

  • Fried Calamari$17

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists calamari): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

  • Imperial Roll$11

    Deep fried pork rice rolls, taro, mushroom & carrot w/ nước mắm sauce

  • Vegetarian Egg Roll$11

    Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

  • Shrimp Spring Roll$12

    Fresh rolls with shrimp served w/ peanut sauce

    Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists peanut): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

  • Vegetarian Spring Roll$11.50

    Stir fry fried tofu & shiitake mushroom served w/ black vinegar sweet & sour sauce

    Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tofu): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

  • Pork Spring Roll$11

    Shredded pork with roasted rice powder served w/ nước mắm sauce

  • Lemongrass Beef Spring Roll$13.50

    Stir fry USDA Choice beef & onion rolls w/ nước mắm sauce

  • Lemongrass Chicken Spring Roll$13

    Stir fry chicken & onion rolls w/ nước mắm sauce

  • Fried Fish Balls$10

    Deep fried w/ nước mắm sauce

    Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

  • Salt & Pepper Fried Tofu$13

    Bell peppers and onions with Sai's seasoning

    Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tofu): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

  • Crispy Shrimp$13.50

    Turmeric based. Homemade pickles & lettuce served w/ nước mắm sauce

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

  • Crispy Crepe$19

    Shrimp or vegetarian w/ sprouts, basil, mint, lettuce served w/ nước mắm sauce

    Vegetarian option. Can be made vegetarian: the menu offers a version without meat or fish. Say so when you order and confirm with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

  • Sai's Wings$13.50

Salads

  • Chicken Breast Salad$16
  • Fried Calamari Salad$18

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists calamari): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

  • Shrimp Salad$19

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

  • Grilled Lemongrass Beef Salad$17
  • Grilled Lemongrass Pork Salad$16

Soups

  • Vegan Noodle Pho$16.50

    Vegetable broth w/ tofu and mixed vegetables

    Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tofu): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

  • Seafood Noodle Pho$17

    Seafood broth w/ shrimp, squid, crab sticks, fishball, fishcake, & vegetables

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists noodle): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp, crab): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

  • Chicken Noodle Soup$16

    Chicken breast; Thai basil, jalapeno, lime & bean sprouts

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists noodle): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

  • Rare Steak & All-Beef Meatball$16

    Sliced beef & local beef balls; Thai basil, jalapeno, lime & bean sprouts

  • Prime Brisket & Rare Steak Pho$17

    USDA Top Grade Angus sliced beef brisket & rare beef steak; Thai basil, jalapeno, lime & bean sprouts

  • Pho Dac Biet$17.50

    Prime brisket, eye round, all beef meatball, tripe & tendon

  • Pho Filet Mignon$22

    Sliced USDA Choice Angus Beef Tenderloin

  • Pho Meat Lover$26
  • Fish Ball & Beef Meatball$16

    Seafood broth; Thai basil, jalapeno, lime & bean sprouts

    Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

  • Beef Meatball Soup$16

    Local beef meatball; Thai basil, jalapeno, lime & bean sprouts

  • Curry Chicken Noodle Soup$17

    Lemongrass curry broth with tender chicken, potato, carrot, & onion

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists noodle): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

  • Chicken Glass Noodle Soup$16.50

    Seafood broth, mushroom; Thai basil, jalapeno, lime & sprouts

  • Curry Lamb Noodle Soup$21

    Lemongrass curry broth with tender lamb riblets, potato, carrot, & onion

  • Beef Stew Noodle Soup$17.50

    Tender beef, potato, carrot & onion; Thai basil, jalapeno, lime & sprouts

  • Spicy & Sour Tamarind Soup$16.50

    Tamarind based soup w/ vegetables; chicken or shrimp (+$1) or catfish (+$2)

  • 5 Spice Chicken Pho$20

    Beef bone broth noodle soup with a full serving of our popular 5 spice chicken

  • Curry Beef Stew Noodle Soup$18

    Lemongrass curry broth with tender beef, potato, carrot, & onion

  • Crab and Pork Noodle Soup$17

    Real crab; seafood broth w/ tomato & vegetables; thick vermicelli noodle

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists crab): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

  • Curry Fish Noodle Soup$18

    Lemongrass curry broth with fish, potato, carrot, & onion

    Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

Vermicelli Bowl

  • Imperial Rolls Vermicelli$16.50
  • Imperial Rolls & Pork, Chicken, Beef or Shrimp Vermicelli$17
  • Grilled Shrimp Vermicelli$19

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

  • Grilled Lemongrass Pork Vermicelli$17
  • Grilled Lemongrass Beef Vermicelli$18
  • 5 Spice Roast Chicken Vermicelli$17
  • Grilled Lemongrass Chicken Vermicelli$17
  • Stir Fry Tofu & Mixed Vegetables Vermicelli with Vegetarian Egg Roll$17

    Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tofu): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

  • Grilled Pork Chop & Shrimp Vermicelli$20

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

  • Lemongrass Onion Beef Stir Fry$19

Sandwiches

  • Banh Mi 5 Spice Roast Chicken$16
  • Banh Mi Lemongrass Chicken$16
  • Banh Mi Lemongrass Pork$16
  • Banh Mi Grilled Shrimp$19

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

  • Banh Mi Lemongrass Beef$17
  • Banh Mi Stir Fry Lemongrass Tofu$16

    Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tofu): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

Combo Plate

  • Combo Plate C1$23.50

    Salad, Imperial Rolls, Crispy Prawns, Grilled Beef, Stir Fried Broccoli Chicken, Jasmine Rice

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

  • Combo Plate C2$23.50

    Salad, Imperial Rolls, Crispy Prawns, Grilled Pork, Grilled Chicken, Jasmine Rice

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

  • Combo Plate C3$23.50

    Salad, Imperial Rolls, Crispy Prawns, Grilled Beef, 5 Spice Roast Chicken, Jasmine Rice

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

Grilled Rice Plates

  • Roasted 5 Spice Chicken Rice$16.50
  • Grilled Lemongrass Chicken Rice$16.50
  • Grilled Lemongrass Beef Rice$17
  • Grilled Lemongrass Pork Rice$16.50
  • Grilled Lemongrass Porkchop Rice$17
  • Grilled Porkchop & Shrimp Rice$19

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

Stew

  • Curry Chicken Rice$17
  • Beef Stew Rice$17.50
  • Curry Beef Stew Rice$18
  • Curry Lamb Rice$20

Clay Pot

  • Rice Inside Claypot with Shrimp & Chicken$19

    With Bok Choy, shiitake mushroom, and rice inside claypot

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

  • Shrimp & Pork Claypot$18

    Rice on side; mixed onions, bell pepper, carrot in a savory seafood broth

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

  • Lemongrass Chicken Claypot$17

    Rice on side; mixed onions, carrot in an Asian pepper seafood broth

  • Catfish Claypot$21

    Rice on side; eggplant, jalapeno, mixed onions; a delightfully savory dish

Crispy Noodles

  • Sauteed Prawns Mixed Vegetables$20

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

  • Joel's Classic Chicken$18

    String bean, pineapple, onion, carrot & aged black bean

  • Joel's Classic Shrimp$20

    String bean, pineapple, onion, carrot & aged black bean

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

  • Sauteed Mixed Vegetables$17

Ala Carte Wok Stir Fry

  • Garlic Basil$19

    Fragrant Thai basil & onion

  • Sesame Sauce Stir Fry (Chicken or Shrimp)$17

    With steamed vegetable

    Likely sesame. Sesame: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sesame): likely contains sesame. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

  • Mixed Mushrooms$18

    Mushrooms, onion & spring onion

  • Mixed Vegetables$17.50

    Chef's choice of vegetables; coconut curry sauce optional

  • Sauteed Coconut Curry$17

    Bamboo, carrot, celery & onion

  • Cashew with Mixed Vegetables$17.50

    Onion, mushroom, carrot & bell pepper

    Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cashew): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

  • String Bean & Aged Black Bean$17

    Aged black bean & string bean

  • Eggplant in Garlic Sauce$17.50

    Onion & spring onion

  • Sweet & Sour$17

    Pineapple, tomato, onion, & carrot

  • House Chili Satay$18

    Fragrant satay sauce, onion & spring onion

    Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists satay): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

  • Ginger & Spring Onion$17

    Fresh ginger, onions & spring onions

  • Garlic Butter Beef$19

    On a bed of lettuce & tomato w/ nước mắm sauce

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

  • Bok Choy with Garlic Sauce$17.50

    Crunchy & succulent

  • Broccoli$17

    Broccoli, mushroom, & carrot

  • Spicy Fried Crispy Shrimp$17

    With diced jalapeno & Asian pepper flake

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

Fried Rice

  • Stanley Special Fried Rice$25
  • Seafood Fried Rice$17.50
  • Chicken Fried Rice$16.50
  • USDA Choice Beef Fried Rice$17
  • Pork Fried Rice$16.50
  • Beef, Chicken & Shrimp Fried Rice$18.50

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

  • Vegetarian Egg Fried Rice$16

    Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, fried rice): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

Chow Mein

  • Sai's Chow Mein$20
  • Chicken Chow Mein$17
  • USDA Choice Beef Chow Mein$18
  • Pork Chow Mein$17.50
  • Shrimp Chow Mein$19

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

  • Vegetarian Chow Mein$16.50

    Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

Sides

  • Green Chili Sauce$2
  • Baguette$5

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists baguette): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

  • Broth$5
  • Brown Rice$3
  • Fried Egg$3

    Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, fried egg): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

  • Jasmine Rice$3
  • Side Egg Noodle$4

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg noodle, noodle): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, egg noodle): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.toasttab.com)

  • Side Pho Noodle$3
  • Side Vermicelli Noodle$3

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Restaurant

Facts

Facts
FactDetail
Address42 Columbus Avenue, Chinatown, 94111
AreaSan Francisco
KindRestaurant · Vietnamese · Pan-Asian · Sandwiches & deli
Phone+1 415 362 3689
Websitesaisvietnameserestaurant.com
Menu read9 Nov 2026 from saisvietnameserestaurant.com
Hours
  • Monday10am–9pm
  • Tuesday10am–9pm
  • Wednesday10am–9pm
  • Thursday10am–9pm
  • Friday10am–9pm
  • Saturday10am–9pm
  • SundayClosed
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Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Sai's Vietnamese Restaurant

Does Sai's Vietnamese Restaurant have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 9 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Sai's Vietnamese Restaurant coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Sai's Vietnamese Restaurant open?

Monday: 10am–9pm. Tuesday: 10am–9pm. Wednesday: 10am–9pm. Thursday: 10am–9pm. Friday: 10am–9pm. Saturday: 10am–9pm. Sunday: Closed. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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