Banana Blossom Bistro (Pasadena) Menu – Pasadena, CA

Type : Vietnamese restaurant

Location : Pasadena, CA

Based on 5 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery

Banana Blossom Bistro (Pasadena) 91106

Address:
1060 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106

Phone:

Website:

Hours

Friday 9 AM–12 AM
Saturday 9 AM–12 AM
Sunday 9 AM–12 AM
Monday

(Labor Day)
9 AM–12 AM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 9 AM–12 AM
Wednesday 9 AM–12 AM
Thursday 9 AM–12 AM

Menu

MAIN MENU – 2023
Shrimp Spring Rolls
Fresh | shrimp, vermicelli noodles, lettuce, cucumber, cilantro, mint & basil hand-rolled in fresh rice paper, served with a side of our signature house-made peanut sauce.
Allergens: spring roll: shellfish / peanut sauce: peanuts, wheat
$9.00
Tofu Spring Rolls | Fresh (V)
Fresh | golden-fried tofu, vermicelli noodles, lettuce, cucumber, cilantro, mint & basil hand-rolled in fresh rice paper, served with a side of our signature house-made peanut sauce. Vegan | Allergens: spring roll: soy / peanut sauce: peanuts, wheat
$9.00
Emma Rolls | Crispy (V)
Scratch-made veggie rolls deep-fried to a golden perfection. Filled with tofu,
wood ear mushroom, taro, cabbage, carrots & onions. Vegan | Allergens: Wheat, Soy
$9.00
Vietnamese Crunchy Cabbage Salad
Refreshing cabbage slaw w/ onions, bell pepper, mint & cilantro, topped w/ crushed peanuts & fried shallots. Paired w/ our house-made vinaigrette. This salad alone is vegan and can be upgraded w/ your choice of protein or carb: tofu, sauteed mushrooms, vermicelli noodles
GF | Allergens: soy, peanuts
$7.00
Banana Blossom Salad
Signature | sliced banana blossom, cucumber, purple cabbage, bell pepper, red onions & fresh herbs, topped with crushed roasted peanuts & served on a bed of vermicelli noodles & our homemade vinaigrette [Vegan, GF]
$7.00
Hanoi-Style Pho
Pho Tai Lan | Rice noodles topped with wok-seared eye round steak & fried garlic in a rich beef broth. A must-try! Gluten-free | Allergens: fish (anchovy extract)
$16.25
Mama Anh’s Pho
Combo | Traditional Vietnamese rice noodles in beef bone broth with tender slices of rare eye round steak, beef meatballs & tendon. Topped off with fresh scallions, cilantro & white onions.
Gluten-free / Allergens: fish (anchovy extract)
$16.25
Beef Pho
Rice noodles in a savory beef broth with tender slices of rare eye round steak, brisket & flank topped off with a medley of fresh cilantro & onions.
Gluten-Free / Allergens: fish (anchovy extract)
$15.50
Eye Round Steak Pho
Rice noodles in a savory beef broth with tender slices of rare Eye Round steak topped off with a medley of fresh cilantro & onions.
Gluten-Free
Allergens: fish (anchovy extract)
$15.50
Chicken Pho Gà
Rice noodles and tender slices of chicken in a delicate and savory beef broth. Garnished with fried shallots and a mix of fresh chopped cilantro, scallions and white onions.
$15.50
Gardener’s Pho Chay {Vegetarian}
Traditional Vietnamese Rice noodles, tofu, mushroom mix & bok choy, topped with fresh cilantro & onions in a delicate vegetable broth. Contains Gluten
Allergens: Soy, Wheat
$16.25
Shrimp Pho
Fresh rice noodles in beef broth w. succulent shrimp topped with fried shallots, fresh green onions, cilantro & onions.
$16.50
Plain Pho
Fresh rice noodles in beef broth. Garnished with fresh cilantro, green onions & white onions.
$13.00
Bánh Mì – Grilled Pork
Sweet & savory Vietnamese chargrilled pork in a delicately crispy French baguette layered with mayo, Maggi, onions, jalapenos, cucumbers, fresh cilantro, and pickled daikon & carrots | Allergens: wheat, fish (anchovy extract), soy
$13.75
Bánh Mì – Grilled Chicken
Vietnamese lemongrass chicken chargrilled to juicy perfection & stuffed in a delicately crispy French baguette layered with mayo, Maggi, onions, jalapenos, cucumbers, fresh cilantro, and pickled daikon & carrots | Allergens: soy, fish (anchovy extract), wheat
$13.75
Bánh Mì – Tofu + W. Mushroom
Golden-fried tofu & pan-seared garlicky wild mushrooms in a delicately crispy French baguette layered with vegan mayo, Maggi, onions, jalapenos, cucumbers, fresh cilantro, and pickled daikon & carrots | Vegan | Allergens: soy, wheat
$14.50
Bánh Mì – Veggie Cold Cut (V)
A classic twist | Golden-fried tofu, vegan mayo, Maggi, jalapeno, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh cilantro, and pickled daikon & carrots layered in a delicately crispy French baguette | Vegan | Allergens: wheat, soy
$13.00
Bánh Mì – The OG Cold Cut – Coming Soon!
Our version of the classic Banh Mi Thit Nguoi | Vietnamese ham & head cheese in a delicately crispy French baguette layered with mayo, onions, jalapenos, cucumbers, cilantro, & pickled daikon & carrots. Allergens: wheat
$13.75
Vermicelli – Grilled Pork
Vermicelli noodles topped with grilled pork and served on a bed of crisp lettuce, julienned cucumbers, bean sprouts, pickled carrots & daikon, fresh mint & cilantro, served with “Nuoc Cham” sauce. Gluten-Free
Allergens: soy, fish (anchovy extract), peanuts.
$15.00
Vermicelli – Grilled Chicken
Vermicelli noodles topped with grilled chicken and served on a bed of crisp lettuce, julienned cucumbers, bean sprouts, pickled carrots & daikon, fresh mint & cilantro, served with “Nuoc Cham” sauce | Gluten-Free |
Allergens: soy, fish (anchovy extract) and peanuts.
$15.00
Vermicelli – Grilled Shrimp
Vermicelli noodles topped with grilled shrimp skewers and served on a bed of crisp lettuce, julienned cucumbers, bean sprouts, pickled carrots & daikon, fresh mint & cilantro, served with “Nuoc Cham” sauce. Gluten-Free.
Allergens: shellfish and peanuts.
$16.00
Vermicelli – Tofu + W. Mushroom (V)
Vermicelli noodles topped with fried tofu and sautéed mushrooms. Served on a bed of crisp lettuce, julienned cucumbers, bean sprouts, pickled carrots & daikon, fresh mint & cilantro, served with “House Saigon” sauce. Vegan
Allergens: soy and peanuts
$16.00
Vermicelli – Emma Rolls (V)
Vermicelli noodles topped with our signature Emma Rolls, served on a bed of crisp lettuce, julienned cucumbers, bean sprouts, pickled carrots & daikon, fresh mint & cilantro, served with our “House Saigon” sauce.
Allergens: wheat, soy and peanuts.
$15.00
Rice – Grilled Pork
Grilled pork served with a side of steamed jasmine rice, fresh salad and pickled carrots & daikon, served with a house-special “Nuoc Cham” sauce. Gluten-Free.
Allergens: soy, fish and peanuts.
$15.00
Rice – Grilled Chicken
Grilled chicken served with a side of steamed jasmine rice, fresh salad and pickled carrots & daikon. Served with a house-special “Nuoc Cham” sauce. Gluten-Free.
Allergens: soy, fish and peanuts.
$15.00
Rice – Grilled Shrimp
Grilled shrimp served with a side of steamed jasmine rice, fresh salad & pickled carrots & daikon.
Served with a house-special “Nuoc Cham” sauce. Gluten-Free.
Allergens: shellfish and peanuts.
$16.00
Rice – Tofu + W. Mushroom (V)
Fried tofu, sautéed shiitake and oyster mushrooms served with a side of steamed jasmine rice, fresh salad and pickled carrots & daikon. served with our vegan “House Saigon” sauce.
Allergens: soy and peanuts.
$16.00
Side French Fries $4.75
Side Grilled Shrimp Skewer [1] $5.50
Side Sautéed W. Mushrooms
shiitake mushrooms sautéed in garlic oil
$8.00
Side Crispy Tofu [8pcs] $6.00
Side Jasmine Rice [8oz] $3.50
Side Beef Broth [16oz] $4.50
Side Veggie Broth [16oz] – Coming Soon! $4.50
Side Pickled D+C [8oz] $4.00
SPECIALS
Tacos X 3 – Brisket Pho
Tender beef brisket and flank slow-cooked in our signature Pho Broth. Our team’s twist on Tacos using Pho flavors like star anise, ginger and cinnamon. Served with house-made Pico de Gallo. Three tacos per order. A must try!
$10.99
Tacos X 3 – Grilled Pork $10.99
Tacos X 3 – Grilled Chicken $10.99
BEVERAGES
Fizzy Strawberry Limeade
Soda Chanh | A strawberry version of our house-made Vietnamese limeade. Fresh hand-squeezed lime juice, strawberry puree, & sugar mixed with sparkling water.
$5.00
Soda Chanh {Fizzy Limeade}
Fizzy Lemonade | Traditional house-made Vietnamese lemonade. Fresh hand-squeezed lemon juice & sugar mixed with sparkling water.
$5.00
Fizzy Basil Limeade
Fresh house made limeade infused with basil and a hint of ginger.
$5.00
Fizzy Mint Limeade
Fresh house made limeade infused with mint leaves.
$5.00
Boxed Water $3.00
La Croix $2.50
Coke $2.50
Diet Coke $2.50
Sprite $2.50
Streets of Saigon
Hanoi-Style Pho
Pho Tai Lan | Rice noodles topped with wok-seared eye round steak & fried garlic in a rich beef broth. A must-try! Gluten-free | Allergens: fish (anchovy extract)
$16.25
Mama Anh’s Pho
Combo | Traditional Vietnamese rice noodles in beef bone broth with tender slices of rare eye round steak, beef meatballs & tendon. Topped off with fresh scallions, cilantro & white onions.
Gluten-free / Allergens: fish (anchovy extract)
$16.25
Beef Pho
Rice noodles in a savory beef broth with tender slices of rare eye round steak, brisket & flank topped off with a medley of fresh cilantro & onions.
Gluten-Free / Allergens: fish (anchovy extract)
$15.50
Eye Round Steak Pho
Rice noodles in a savory beef broth with tender slices of rare Eye Round steak topped off with a medley of fresh cilantro & onions.
Gluten-Free
Allergens: fish (anchovy extract)
$15.50
Chicken Pho Gà
Rice noodles and tender slices of chicken in a delicate and savory beef broth. Garnished with fried shallots and a mix of fresh chopped cilantro, scallions and white onions.
$15.50
Gardener’s Pho Chay {Vegetarian}
Traditional Vietnamese Rice noodles, tofu, mushroom mix & bok choy, topped with fresh cilantro & onions in a delicate vegetable broth. Contains Gluten
Allergens: Soy, Wheat
$16.25
Shrimp Pho
Fresh rice noodles in beef broth w. succulent shrimp topped with fried shallots, fresh green onions, cilantro & onions.
$16.50
Plain Pho
Fresh rice noodles in beef broth. Garnished with fresh cilantro, green onions & white onions.
$13.25

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Reviews

Seem
Wow. The chef owner was so incredibly gracious – I could have been a guest of honor at her home. She came out to greet me and personally hand me the order, she went back to give me her family’s famous chili oil and scratch made peanut sauce. The banh mi was

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Jason Jelonek
I like vermicelli but this one is a special dish that I will be craving to have the rest of the week. So clean and the most delicious sauce. Good vibes too.

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Rita Khatchadourian
Worst Pho I’ve ever had in my life

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