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Anise Cafe

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1663 W San Carlos St
San Jose, CA 95128
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Dinner Menu

Soup

Vietnamese Tamarind Soup

tamarind soup with pineapple, celery, tomatoes, and shrimp in chicken broth topped w/basil, roasted garlic & shallots
  • Cup $4.95
  • Bowl $10.95

Crab Meat & Asparagus Soup

with crab and asparagus
  • Cup $5.95
  • Bowl $12.95

Hanoi Style Dill Soup

hanoi style soup with dill, and lightly fried white fish fillet topped with roasted garlic & shallots
  • Cup $5.95
  • Bowl $12.95

Thai Style Soup

thai style soup with lemongrass, thai spices, pineapple, celery, tomatoes, and shrimp in chicken broth topped w/basil, roasted garlic & shallots
  • Cup $4.95
  • Bowl $10.95

Anise Signature Salads

Green-apple Salad With Grilled Beef

$10.95
julienne apple with seared lemongrass flank steak, tossed in lime & garlic vinaigrette topped with basil, roasted garlic and roasted shallots

Green Papaya Salad

$8.95
shredded green papaya tossed with dried sesame beef, basil, roasted peanuts lightly tossed with anise soy vinaigrette, topped with basil, roasted garlic and roasted shallots (choice of shrimp or dried sesame beef, or vegetarian)

Banana Blossom Salad

$8.95
banana blossoms, lotus stems, jicama, roasted pork and seasonal fruits tossed in lime & garlic vinaigrette topped with basil, roasted garlic and roasted shallots (choice of shrimp or roasted pork, or vegetarian

Watercress & Mango Salad With Lemongrass Dressing

$8.95
fresh mangoes, cucumber, tossed in lemongrass vinaigrette topped with basil, roasted garlic and roasted shallots (choice of shrimp or roasted pork or vegetarian)

Lotus & Jicama Salad

$8.95
lotus stems and jicama w/shrimp, tossed in lime & garlic vinaigrette topped w/basil, roasted garlic & roasted shallots

Anise Spring Rolls

Crispy Shrimp Imperial Rolls

$6.95
filled with shrimp, chicken, cellophane noodles, tree ear mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, jicama, taro, onion, served w/lime & garlic vinaigrette

Vegetarian Rolls

$5.95
tofu, rice vermicelli, shiitake mushrooms, lettuce, mint, cucumber, served with homemade crispy taro strips served with vietnamese traditional peanut dipping sauce

Lemongrass Chicken Rolls

$6.95
freshly rolled with lemongrass chicken, rice vermicelli, lettuce, mint, cucumber, paired w/homemade crispy taro strips & vietnamese traditional peanut dipping sauce

Anise Lemongrass Roll Platter

$8.95
lemongrass beef roll (2), lemongrass chicken roll (2), paired with homemade crispy taro strips and vietnamese traditional peanut dipping sauce

Pork And Mango Rolls

$5.95
freshly roll with mango, roasted pork, rice vermicelli, lettuce, mint, cucumber, served with homemade crispy taro strips served with vietnamese traditional peanut dipping sauce

Lemongrass Pork Rolls

$6.95
freshly rolled with lemongrass pork, rice vermicelli, lettuce, mint, cucumber, paired w/homemade crispy taro strips & vietnamese traditional peanut dipping sauce

Anise Spring Roll Platter

$7.95
traditional spring roll (2), pork & mango roll (2), and vegetarian roll (2), paired with homemade crispy taro strips and vietnamese traditional peanut dipping sauce

Lemongrass Beef Rolls

$6.95
freshly rolled with lemongrass beef, rice vermicelli, lettuce, mint, cucumber, paired w/homemade crispy taro strips & vietnamese traditional peanut dipping sauce

Vietnamese Traditional Spring Rolls

$5.95
freshly rolled with shrimp, roasted pork, rice vermicelli, lettuce, mint, cucumber, served w/homemade crispy taro strips & vietnamese traditional peanut dipping sauce

Crispy Vegetarian Imperial Rolls

$4.95
filled with shiitake maushrooms, jicama, taro, carrots, onion, served w/soy vinaigrette

Small Plates

Anise Sweet Rice Cake

$6.95
with chicken, onion, shiitake mushrooms, and shallots paired with anise soy dipping sauce (please allow 30 minutes for this dish)

Corn Fritters

$6.95
crisp fresh white corn in turmeric rice flour batter, served w/sesame soy vinaigrette

Heavenly Wings

$6.95
crispy chicken wings caramelized with roasted garlic sauce

Garlic Prawns With Mango Salsa

$9.95
colossal tiger prawns served w/mango salsa

Rocket Shrimp

$8.95
crispy shrimp sauteed with garlic, white pepper, wrapped with jicama & scallions

Escargot

$6.95
periwinkle meat fused with pork, garlic, black pepper and ginger, steamed then served with ginger & lime vinigrette (please allow 30 minutes for this dish

Crispy Calamari

$8.95
calamari breaded in wheat flour, lightly fried served w/sesame soy vinaigrette

Sweet Potatoes Shrimp Tempura

$8.95
anise signature small plate julienne sweet potatoes, shrimp in turmeric rice flour batter, lightly deep fried served on a bed of lettuce, served with lime and garlic vinaigrette

Anise Small Plate Platter

$16.95
colossal tiger prawns pan seared, rocket shrimp (2), and corn fritter

Anise Satay & Skewer

Chicken Satay

$7.95
tender boneless chicken thigh glazed in peanut, garlic & turmeric sauce served with cucumber and basil salad

Pork Satay

$7.95

Tumeric Fish

$9.95

Grilled Royal Tiger Prawn

$9.95

Anise Satay & Skewer Platter

$1.95

Big Plates

Curried Chicken

$8.95
boneless chicken sauteed with garlic, shallots, white wine then simmered with lemon grass, sweet potato, taro root, carrots, onions served with steamed rice

Caramelized Chicken In Ginger

$10.95
silces of boneless chicken w/garlic, onions, scallions, and ginger in a our signature caramelized sauce

Caramelized Fish In Clay Pot

$13.95
slices of white fish fillet with garlic, scallion, onion, and ginger in caramelized sauce served with steam rice

Saigon Crepe

$9.95
rice flour infused with beer, coconut and turmeric filled then with roasted pork, shrimp, onions, scallions, bean sprout, served on a bed of lettuce & mints paired w/lime & garlic vinaigrette dipping sauce

Rock N Roll Beef

$17.95
cubed rib eye steak marinated with pinot noir; shallots, garlic, fresh ground pepper then pan seared and served on a bed of watercress salad tossed in our signature house vinaigrette served with steam rice

French Inspired Stir-fried Skirt Steak

$13.95
skirt steak & green bean or french fries are sauteed in olive oil with garlic and shallots

Anise Fried Rice

$10.95
coconut infused rice tossed, garlic, onions, pineapple, scallions, and raisin (choices of shrimp, chicken or vegetari

Rib Eye Steak

$18.95
marinated with cabernet, shallots, garlic, fresh ground pepper served on a bed of green beans served with fried rice

Deep Fried Fish

$13.95
fillet of catfish marinated with garlic, salt & pepper scallion and spices dusted with flour then lightly fried, served with steamed rice and anise lime & garlic vinaigrette

Grilled Lemongrass Chicken

$10.95
boneless chicken thigh marinated w/ garlic, shallots, scallion, and lemongrass served with steam rice

Pastas

Tamarind-glazedroyal Tiger Prawns

$17.95
tamarind glazed royal tiger prawns served on a bed of anise signature garlic noodles, lightly topped with roasted garlic, parmesan cheese and italian parsely

Pad Thai Noodles

$11.95
rice noodles and shrimp tossed in a delicious sauce with lime, green onions, roasted dried shrimp, julienne carrots, jicama, topped w/roasted, peanuts, garlic, shallots, and basil

Dong Xuan Pork

$11.25
grilled tenderloin pork marinated in garlic, black pepper, served on a bed of rice vermicelli noodles, lettuce, mint, topped w/roasted peanuts, shallots, and garlic paired with anise lime & garlic vinaigrette

Peppered Prawn

$17.95
colossal tiger prawns marinated in garlic and black pepper, sauteed with butter, garlic white wine & drizzled w/tamarind glazed served on a bed of anise signature garlic noodles, lightly topped with roasted garlic, parmesan cheese and italian parsely

Beef Stir Fried W/lemongrass

$12.95
skirt steak marinated with garlic, shallots, black pepper, scallions, lemongrass sauteed then served on a bed of rice vermicelli noodles, lettuce, mint, topped with roasted peanuts, shallots, and garlic paired with anise lime & garlic vinaigrette

Hanoi Catfish

$13.95
grilled skewered mekong basa fillets on a bed of rice vermicelli noodles, lettuce, mint, topped with roasted peanuts and rice vermicelli noodles paired with shrimp paste dipping sauce

Grilled Collosal Tiger Prawns

grilled tiger prawns served on a bed of rice vermicelli noodles, lettuce, mint topped with roasted peanuts, shallots, and garlic paired with anise lime & garlic vinaigrette

Vegetarian Plates And Sides

Vegetarian Saigon Crepe

$8.95
rice flour infused with beer, coconut and tumeric filled with tofu, shiitake mushrooms, onions, bean sprout, served on a bed of lettuce & mints, paired with anise soy dipping sauce

Garlic Noodles

$7.95
anise signature garlic noodles sauteed in butter, garlic, parmesan cheese, and white wine, topped with roasted garlic

Egg Plants

$7.95
sauteed in garlic and scallions

Hanoi Style Tofu

$6.95
crispy silken tofu tossed in garlic & scallions vinaigrette

Vegetarian Delight

$7.95
green beans, shiitake mushrooms, tofu, and carrots sauteed in garlic soy vinaigrette

Vegetarian Pad Thai Noodles

$10.95
rice noodles tossed in a delicious sauce with shrimp, lime, green onions, roasted dried shrimp, julienne carrots, bean sprouts, topped with roasted peanuts, garlic, shallots and basil, sauteed in garlic sauce

Green Beans

$7.95
sauteed in garlic sauce

Rice

$1.00

Fried Rice

$2.00

Desserts

Banana Spring Roll

$7.95
caramelized banana, coconut, and jackfruit wrapped in a lumpia wrapper a delicate asian tradition served with coconut & pineapple ice cream

Ginger Flan

$5.95
delicious hazelnut custard with a kick of ginger

Tropical Fruit Delight

$4.95
fresh cut tropical fruit delight

Chocolate Mousse

$4.95
luscious european chocolate mousse with a hint of hazelnut praline

Raspberry-mango Cheesecake

$5.95
raspberry puree swirled atop a mango cheesecake

Creme Brule

$4.95
velvety, sinfully rich creme brule. sprinkle with sugar and torch to finish

Grand Sequoia

$4.95
bittersweet chocolate mousse with orange liqueur

Mango Flan

$4.95
mango custard infused with coco rum served with fresh mango

Sorbet (ciao Bella Gelato)

$5.95
choose from the following flavors: mango, black cabernet, lemongrass-coconut served w/fruits

Coconut & Pineapple Ice Cream

$4.95
served with fresh mango
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1663 W San Carlos St
San Jose, CA 95128
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408-298-8178
http://www.anisecafe.com/
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About Us

Anise Cafe is a Modern Vietnamese restaurant with a Californian twist... At Anise Cafe, we offer a menu bursting with the flavors of Southeast Asia while embracing the uniqueness of California's diverse agricultural bounty. We use only the freshest ingredients from local farmers and growers combining them with herbs and spices rooted to the homeland. Emerging from this philosophy is the realization of a cuisine that truly embodies the notion of fusion. Choose from our selections of thoughtfully designed rice paper rolls or perhaps indulge in our selections of slowly simmered stews made with just the right blend of spices and choicest cut of meats. Served to you in a variety of small plates, eating at the Anise Cafe is conducive to sharing and laughing with friends and family.