Pho Cao Restaurant and Bar

7436 East McDowell Road, Scottsdale
(480) 947-2608

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Large 50 Oz Special Combo Pho
Appetizer Sampler Platter
Cao's Special Fried Rice
Duck Stew Chinese Style
Pineapple Fried Rice
Buddha Spring Rolls
Spicy Spring Rolls
Chicken Pho Pho GA
Surf and Turf Pho
Soft Spring Rolls

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Steak Pho (Pho Tai)
Consuming raw or undercooked meat, egg, fish, shellfish, poultry may increase the chance of bone illness especially if you have a previous medical condition--Management.
Ramen Noodle Pho
Pho with ramen - style noodles, a boiled egg, brisket, and lean rare steak. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, egg, fish, shellfish, poultry may increase the chance of bone illness especially if you have a previous medical condition--Management.
Special Combo Pho Cao (Pho Cao Dac Biet) (Large)
Pho with lean rare steak, flank, brisket, tendon, tripe, and meatballs. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, egg, fish, shellfish, poultry may increase the chance of bone illness especially if you have a previous medical condition--Management.
Chicken Pho (Pho Ga)
Consuming raw or undercooked meat, egg, fish, shellfish, poultry may increase the chance of bone illness especially if you have a previous medical condition--Management.
Vegetable Pho (Pho Rau Cay)
Pho with veggies and tofu. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, egg, fish, shellfish, poultry may increase the chance of bone illness especially if you have a previous medical condition--Management.

Appetizers (Khai Vi)
Soft Spring Rolls (Goi Cuon)
Fresh rice paper rolls with shrimp and steamed pork slices served with peanut sauce.
Crispy Rolls (Cha Gio)
Fried egg rolls with chicken, pork, and veggies served with Vietnamese vinaigrette.
Crab Puffs (Crab Rangoon)
Cream cheese and imitation crab meat wrapped in wonton paper. (deep fried)
Potstickers (Ha Cao Chien)
Fried chicken dumplings served with pickled carrots and mixed soy sauce.
Spicy Spring Rolls (Goi Cuon Cay)
Fresh rice paper rolls with BBQ pork and jalapenos served with peanut sauce.
Chicken Wings (Canh Ga Chien Nuoc Mam)
Fried chicken wings. Vietnamese style seasoned with fish sauce.
Buddha Spring Rolls (Goi Cuon Chay)
Fresh rice paper rolls with tofu and avocado served with peanut sauce.
Edamame
Sauteed with chili peppers.
Soft Summer Rolls (Nem Nuong Cuon)
Fresh rice paper rolls with Vietnamese pork sausage served with peanut sauce.
Spicy Lollipop Wings (Canh Ga Chien Mat Ong Cay)
Fried chicken wings with sweet and spicy sauce.
Imperial Rolls (6 pcs)
Fried marinated shrimp egg rolls. (6 pieces)
Sampler Platter
2 egg rolls, 2 pot stickers, 1 spring roll, 2 chicken wings, and 2 fish Balls
Vegetarian Egg Rolls (Cha Gio Chay)
Crispy egg rolls made of tofu, carrots, sweet potatoes and taro.
Salmon Spring Rolls (Goi Cuon Ca)
Fresh rice paper rolls with grilled salmon served with miso ginger sauce.
Chicken Tenders (Ga Lan Bot Chien)
Spicy Chicken Wings (Canh Ga Chien Bo Cay)
Buffalo-style spicy chicken wings.
Fried Tofu (Dau Hu Chien)
Served with spicy mayo.
Sweet Potato Fries (Khoai Lang Chien)
Fries (Khoai Tay Chien)
Fried Calamari (Muc Chien)
Firecracker Shrimp (Tom Chien Gion)
Breaded, deep fried shrimp served with sweet and sour sauce.
Fish Balls (Ca Vien Chien)
Deep fried fish balls and seafood balls.
Shrimp Cocktail (Tom Hap Cocktail)
Onion Rings (Cu-Hanh Chien)

Pho
Steak Pho (Pho Tai)
Consuming raw or undercooked meat, egg, fish, shellfish, poultry may increase the chance of bone illness especially if you have a previous medical condition--Management.
Ramen Noodle Pho
Pho with ramen - style noodles, a boiled egg, brisket, and lean rare steak. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, egg, fish, shellfish, poultry may increase the chance of bone illness especially if you have a previous medical condition--Management.
Chicken Pho (Pho Ga)
Consuming raw or undercooked meat, egg, fish, shellfish, poultry may increase the chance of bone illness especially if you have a previous medical condition--Management.
Vegetable Pho (Pho Rau Cay)
Pho with veggies and tofu. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, egg, fish, shellfish, poultry may increase the chance of bone illness especially if you have a previous medical condition--Management.
Special Combo Pho Cao (Pho Cao Dac Biet) (Large)
Pho with lean rare steak, flank, brisket, tendon, tripe, and meatballs. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, egg, fish, shellfish, poultry may increase the chance of bone illness especially if you have a previous medical condition--Management.
Steak & Brisket Pho (Pho Tai Chin)
Consuming raw or undercooked meat, egg, fish, shellfish, poultry may increase the chance of bone illness especially if you have a previous medical condition--Management.
Brisket Pho (Pho Chin)
Consuming raw or undercooked meat, egg, fish, shellfish, poultry may increase the chance of bone illness especially if you have a previous medical condition--Management.
Plain Pho
Consuming raw or undercooked meat, egg, fish, shellfish, poultry may increase the chance of bone illness especially if you have a previous medical condition--Management.
Seafood Pho (Pho Do Bien)
Pho with shrimp, imitation crab and squid. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, egg, fish, shellfish, poultry may increase the chance of bone illness especially if you have a previous medical condition--Management.
Meatball Pho (Pho Bo Vien)
Consuming raw or undercooked meat, egg, fish, shellfish, poultry may increase the chance of bone illness especially if you have a previous medical condition--Management.
Ghetto Pho
Pho with ramen noodles, hard boiled egg, fried spam, and brisket. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, egg, fish, shellfish, poultry may increase the chance of bone illness especially if you have a previous medical condition--Management.
Surf & Turf Pho
Pho with steak and shrimp. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, egg, fish, shellfish, poultry may increase the chance of bone illness especially if you have a previous medical condition--Management.
Steak & Meatball Pho (Pho Tai Bo Vien)
Steak and meatball pho.Consuming raw or undercooked meat, egg, fish, shellfish, poultry may increase the chance of bone illness especially if you have a previous medical condition--Management.
Pho with BBQ Pork
Pho with marinated grilled pork. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, egg, fish, shellfish, poultry may increase the chance of bone illness especially if you have a previous medical condition--Management.
Pho with Teriyaki Chicken
Pho with marinated grilled teriyaki chicken. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, egg, fish, shellfish, poultry may increase the chance of bone illness especially if you have a previous medical condition--Management.
Baby Back Rib Pho (Pho Suon Bo) (Large) (50 oz)
Pho with baby back rib, brisket, and meatballs. Served with bean sprouts, basil leaves, jalapeno pepper, and wedges of lime.

Entrees
Orange Chicken (Com Ga Sot Cam)
Orange chicken with steamed rice. Chicken sauteed in a zesty orange sauce.
Vietnamese Sandwich (Banh Mi Thit Nuong, Banh Mi Ga)
Baguette sandwich with charbroiled pork or teriyaki chicken, cucumber, butter, cilantro, pickled carrots, and jalapenos; served with a side of fries.
Fried Rice (Com Chien Ga, Heo & Bo)
Fried rice with meat choice. Fried rice with choice of chicken, pork, or beef.
Teriyaki Chicken (Com Ga Nuong)
Teriyaki chicken with steamed rice. Classic teriyaki chicken.
Charbroiled Pork & Egg Roll with Vermicelli (Bun Cha Gio Thit Tom Nuong)
An egg roll, grilled pork, and shrimp on a bed of lettuce and vermicelli; served with fish sauce. Topped with peanuts.
Spicy Beef Noodle Soup (Bun Bo Hue)
Special hue's noodles with beef, sausage, fish balls in beef broth.
Lemongrass Beef with Vermicelli (Bun Bo Xa Ot)
Lemongrass beef with vermicelli. Lemongrass beef on a bed of lettuce and vermicelli topped with peanuts.
Chicken Curry (Cari Ga)
Served with steam rice. Yellow curry with marinated chicken, coconut milk, and carrots topped with peanuts.
Lemongrass Chicken (Ga Xao Xa Ot)
Served with steamed rice. Sauteed chicken with lemongrass, onions, and garlic.
Shaken Beef (Com Bo Luc Lac)
Stir fried fillet mignon steak, garlic, onion, and bell peppers.
Pork Chop Combo (Com Suon Thap Cam)
Pork chop combo with steamed rice. Marinated BBQ pork chop served with egg roll, 2 chicken wings, and fried egg.
Stir-Fried Noodles with Choice of Meat (Hu Tieu Hoac Mi Xao Bo, Heo & Ga)
Stir-fried noodles with choice of meat. Stir fried rice or egg noodles with pork, beef, or chicken.
Pineapple Fried Rice (Com Chien Trai Thom)
Fried rice served with pineapple, chicken, and shrimp.
Seafood Stir-Fried Noodles (Hu Tieu Hoac Mi Xao Hai San)
Stir-fried rice or egg noodles with seafood and vegetables.
Mongolian Beef (Bo Xao Mong Co)
Served with steamed rice. Sliced filet mignon with garlic, and onions.
Cao's Special Fried Rice (Com Chien Dac Biet)
House special fried rice with Chinese sausage, BBQ pork, and shrimp.
Grilled Shrimp & Steak Plate (Com Tom Bo Nuong)
Served with rice. Seasoned grilled shrimp and sliced steak.
Kung Pao Chicken (Com Ga Kung Pao
Kung pao chicken with steamed rice. Stir fried chicken with onions, peppers and spicy kung pao sauce topped with peanuts.
Seafood Curry (Cari Do Bien)
Served with steam rice. Yellow curry with seafood, coconut milk, and carrots. Topped with peanuts.
Shrimp Fried Rice (Com Chien Tom)
House special fried rice with shrimp.
Cao's Clay Pot Special (Com Tay Cam)
Shrimp and veggies stir fried and placed atop steamed rice. Served in a clay pot, this is a traditional Vietnamese dish.
Grilled Shrimp and Sliced BBQ Pork (Com Tom Thit Nuong)
Served with rice. Seasoned grilled shrimp and sliced BBQ pork.
Crispy Noodles (Mi Xao Gion)
Seafood and vegetable stir fry served atop a bed of crispy noodles.
Caramelized Salmon Filet (Ca Kho To)
Served with steamed rice. Salmon fillet caramelized with onions, garlic, black pepper and fish sauce reduction served in a hot clay pot.
Grand Slam Fried Rice (Com Chien)
Fried rice with chicken, Chinese sausage, two chicken wings, and a fried egg on top.
House salad
Mixed greens salad with house dressing.

Vegetarian Entrees
Vegetarian Stir Fried Noodles (Hu Tieu Hoac Mi Xao Chay)
Vegetarian stir fried noodles. Stir fried rice or egg noodles with veggies, and tofu.
Vegetarian Curry (Cari Chay)
Served with steamed rice. Yellow curry with tofu, lemongrass, coconut milk, taro, and carrots. Topped with peanuts.
Veggie Fried Rice (Com Chien Chay)
Fried rice with vegetables and tofu.
Veggie Plate (Com Chay)
Steamed rice with stir-fried vegetables and tofu.
Vegetarian Cao's Clay Pot (Com Tay Cam Chay)
Tofu and veggies stir fried and placed atop steamed rice.

Beverages
Tra Thai Lan
Thai iced tea with cream.
Nuoc Ngot
Soda of your choice. Coke products.
Ca Phe Sua Da/Nong
Iced or hot vietnamese coffee.
Nuoc Dua Tuoi
Fresh young coconut.
Tra Da & Nong
Unsweetened jasmine iced or hot tea.
Soda Xi Muoi
Club soda with salted plum.
Soda Chanh
Club soda with fresh squeezed lime juice.
Sua Dau Nanh
Canned soybean milk.
Nuoc Suoi
Bottled water.

Smoothies
Tropical Smoothies (Sinh To)

Desserts
Fried Bananas & Ice Cream (Kem Chuoi Chien)
Deep fried banana with vanilla ice cream.
Ice Cream
Coconut Ice Cream
Coconut and vanilla ice cream served in a freshly cut coconut and topped with fruit.
Chocolate Cake & Ice Cream

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Recent Reviews

Grappled with whether or not to review this place. Why? Because it is a hidden gem. The food is always fresh and delicious. The vibes are immaculate. Musical talent is always present when I go. The community you find here is always welcoming. I've never had a dull moment or meal at Pho Cao. Truly love this place downnn.
September 2026
John, our server for the evening has perfect customer service and was patient through our decision-making on what we should order. I highly recommend this place primarily because of the customer service experience with John.
August 2026
Met a friend for lunch. We must have picked a day that the normal server/bartender called off from work. The guy who came out acted like it was his first day. Had to have help making our drinks, that we ordered off the drink menu. The food, however, made up for his lack of experience. Two appetizers, two entrees, and two alcoholic beverages, plus tip, was just under $100. Not the cheapest lunch I've had. But very flavorful and filling.
August 2026

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Pho Cao Restaurant and Bar

7436 East McDowell Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 947-2608