Taste of Saigon

20 Maryland Ave. Rockville MD

Phone: 301-424-7222 | Fax:

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STARTERS

SPRING ROLLS

Two crispy golden rice paper wrapped around pork, crabmeat, shrimp, cellophane noodles, carrots, and onions.

IMPERIAL ROLLS

Softened rice paper wrapped around shrimp, pork, vermicelli noodles and chopped vegetables. Served with peanut sauce.

VEGGIE ROLLS

Two vegetarian-style imperial rolls.

SAIGON DUMPLINGS

Four pan-crisped dumplings stuffed with shrimp, pork and crunchy mushrooms. Served over watercress with ginger sauce.

FRIED WONTONS

Four Saigon-style wontons, served with sweet and sour sauce.

GRILLED LEMONGRASS BEEF

Tender grilled beef with onions and lemongrass.

BEEF IN GRAPE LEAVES

Marinated beef charbroiled and wrapped in grape leaves.

MUSSELS WITH BLACK BEAN SAUCE & FRESH GINGER

Served with French bread.

CRISPY CALAMARI

Fresh squid served with sweet and sour sauce.

VIETNAMESE RAVIOLI

Three raviolis filled with ground pork, crabmeat, shrimp, cellophane noodles, carrot and onions. Served with steamed bean sprouts, fresh basil and cucumber.

SALADS

GRILLED BEEF SALAD

Slices of char‐grilled, marinated beef served over mixed spring greens and onions. Tossed with a spicy lime dressing.

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD

Slices of grilled chicken served over a bed of spinach and tomatoes. Topped with toasted almonds and tossed with our house dressing.

PAPAYA SHRIMP & PORK SALAD

Fresh shrimp and pork mixed with julienned papaya and crushed peanuts. Blended with our traditional Vietnamese dressing.

FRESH HOUSE SALAD

Served with our special mustard vinaigrette dressing.

SOUPS

SAIGON SPECIAL SOUP

Choice of fresh egg or rice noodles with shrimp, crabmeat and roast pork in an aromatic clear broth.

PHO SAIGON

Choice of beef or chicken. Served with rice noodles in a delicate beef broth, and with bean sprouts, coriander, basil and fresh lime.

ASPARAGUS & CRABMEAT SOUP

A rich, creamy blend of fresh asparagus and crabmeat.

LEMONGRASS SEAFOOD SOUP

Fresh shrimp, mussels, scallops, squid, fish and crabmeat with lemongrass, lemon leaf, hot peppers and mushrooms

SIGNATURE DISHES

MA TU'S SIGNATURE DISH

A sweet, mild black‐pepper sauce sautéed with choice of chicken, lobster (market‐price), lightly‐breaded soft shell crab, shrimp, sea scallops, or seafood trio.

BRAISED LAMB SHANK

Braised in our spicy House sauce. Served with steamed vegetables.

SAIGON CRÊPE

Crispy crêpe filled with shrimp, chicken, bean sprouts and onions. Served with a Vietnamese sauce.

SAIGON STEAK WITH MUSHROOM BRANDY SAUCE

A blend of brandy, mushrooms, green peppercorns. Served with steamed vegetables. Choice of 10 oz. Filet or New York Strip.

LIME STEAK

Topped the traditional Vietnamese way with an egg, sunny-side up. Served with steamed vegetables.

FRENCH-CUT PORK CHOP

A 10 oz. prime, center-cut of pork marinated in a 5-spice sauce and grilled. Served with spinach, vegetables and apple slices.

SEAFOOD

TAMARIND SOFT SHELL CRAB

Lightly breaded and gently sautéed in a delicate tamarind sauce.

STEAMED WHOLE ROCK FISH IN BLACK BEAN SAUCE

Topped with cellophane noodles, crunchy mushrooms and vegetables. Please allow up to 20 minutes to serve - Market Price

CARAMEL SHRIMP

Sautéed in a rich caramel sauce.

SHRIMP WITH BLACK BEAN SAUCE

Sautéed with cellophane noodles and vegetables.

CURRY SHRIMP

Large shrimp simmered in a spicy curry with potatoes, snow peas, shallots and coconut milk.

CRISPY WHOLE FLOUNDER

Served with a traditional Vietnamese sauce – Market price

CARAMEL FISH

Fresh fillet simmered in caramel sauce and served in a hot pot.

SALMON FILLET

A large salmon fillet marinated in a lemon-herb sauce and grilled. Served with steamed spinach and other vegetables.

SEAFOOD COMBINATION WITH MIXED VEGETABLES

Large shrimp, scallops, squid, and crabmeat sautéed with vegetables in a light sauce.

CURRY FISH FILET

Sautéed in a savory curry sauce.

MEATS

GINGER CHICKEN

Sautéed with fresh, baby ginger roots.

SAIGON BEEF STEW

Cuts of tender beef simmered in a 5-spice sauce.

CURRY CHICKEN

Simmered in a spicy curry potatoes, shallots and coconut milk.

VIETNAMESE STEAK

Cuts of tender beef marinated in a wine sauce and then sautéed. Served on a bed of fresh greens.

GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN

Skewered chicken broiled in a lemon sauce.

CARAMEL CHICKEN

Sautéed in a rich caramel sauce.

LEMONGRASS CHICKEN

Marinated in fresh lemongrass and hot peppers.

CHICKEN WITH RICE IN A HOT POT

Chicken, rice, black mushrooms and baby corn baked in a hot pot.

NOODLES & RICE

THICK RICE NOODLES

Oriental vegetables and wok‐seared thick rice noodles in a slightly smoky and mild sauce. Choice of seafood combination or beef.

SAIGON SEAFOOD ON FRESH EGG NOODLES

Choice of crispy or soft noodles topped with shrimp, scallions, crabmeat, squid and vegetables.

VERMICELLI SPECIAL COMBINATION

Grilled shrimp, pork and a spring roll on a bed of noodles.

SAIGON RICE NOODLES

Shrimp, chicken, bean sprouts, leeks and rice mixed with noodles and topped with shredded egg and peanuts.

VERMICELLI WITH GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN

Chicken served on a bed of noodles and chopped vegetables.

VERMICELLI WITH LEMON GRASS BEEF

Sautéed beef on a bed of noodles and chopped vegetables.

SAIGON FRIED RICE

Fried rice with shrimp, crabmeat, roast pork, peas, carrots, and shredded egg.

VEGETARIAN

VEGGIE CRÊPE

Crispy crêpe filled with bean sprouts, onions, mushrooms, and steamed vegetables. Served with a Vietnamese sauce.

MOCK CHICKEN

Soybean tofu simmered in Ma Tu’s signature sauce.

BUDDHA’S DELIGHT

Cauliflower, carrots, broccoli, baby corn, snow peas and mushrooms sautéed in a light sauce. Add egg noodles or tofu (extra).

OCEAN PEARLS

Scallop-like tofu simmered in Ma Tu’s signature sauce.

TOFU & VEGGIES WITH CURRY & COCONUT SAUCE

Sautéed with fresh vegetables, cellophane noodles and coconut sauce.