The Purple Mint Vegan Bistro

4616 El Cajon Blvd suite 3, San Diego
(619) 280-3388

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Lemon Grass Chicken or Beef or Tofu
House Combination Fried Rice
Papaya Salad and Spring Rolls
Double Delight Spring Rolls
Eggplant and Tofu Delight
Peking Duck Lettuce Wraps
Braised Duck Noodle Soup
Eggplant & Tofu Delight
Kung Pao Chicken Entree
Crispy Avocado Rolls

Menu

Starters
Peking "Duck" Lettuce Wraps
Vit cuon salad. Minced soy proteins, shiitake mushrooms & water chestnuts on a bed of crispy rice noodles served with purplemint, iceberg lettuce & tangy sauce. Vegan.
Satay "Chicken" Lettuce Wraps
Ga cuon salad. Marinated meatless strips, bean-sprouts, coconut curry vermicelli, purplemint, pickled daikon & carrots served with peanut sauce. Vegan.
Fiery "Shrimp"
Tom lua. Lightly battered soy proteins in a sweet, sour & spicy pineapple vegan mayonnaise glaze. Vegan.
Crispy Rolls
Cha gio. 6 pieces. Mixture of tofu, king mushrooms, taro, carrots & glass noodles served with lettuce green & purple mint. Vegan.
Avocado Crispy Rolls
Cha gio bo. 5 pieces. Hass avocados, sun dried tomatoes & organic black beans served with tamarind cashew sauce.
Crispy Wontons
hoanh thanh chien. 9 pieces. Savory mixture of mushrooms, tofu, carrots, water chestnuts, soy proteins, green onions & shallots.
Crispy Seasoned Tofu
Dau hu chien don. Lightly battered tofu tossed in garlic, green scallions with salt & pepper seasoning. Gluten free.
Double Delight Spring Rolls
2 pieces. Cha gio cuon. Crispy rolls wrpped in rice paper with lettuce, cabbage, bean sprouts, pickled daikon, carrots, cucumbers and served with vinaigrette sauce.
Summer Rolls
2 pieces. Bo bia. Tofu, purple mint, basil, jicama, carrots, organic gf hoisen sauce, served with peanut sauce. Gluten free.
Avocado Spring Rolls
2 pieces. Goi cuon bo. Hass avocado, alfalfa sprouts, bean sprouts, vermicelli and cucumbers, served w/ vegan ponzu sauce. Gluten free.
"Shrimp" Spring Rolls
Goi cuon tom. Plant based proteins, vermicelli, bean-sprouts & mint wrapped in rice paper served with peanut sauce.

Soups & Salads
Hot & Sour Soup
Sup chua cay. Tofu, bamboo shoots, enoki mushrooms, bean curd skins garnished with scallions & cilantro. Gluten free.
Wonton Soup
Sup hoanh thanh. Mixture of mushrooms & tofu wontons in a clear broth with broccoli & carrots. Garnished with scallions & cilantro.
Kale with Crispy "Chicken" Salad
Salad cai xoan voi ga gion. Organic kale, battered soy proteins, avocado slices and alfalfa sprouts. Served with vegan creamy sesame dresssing.
Jack Fruit Salad
Goi ma. Young Jack fruit slices, "shrimp" plant-based proteins, fried tofu, onions, pickled daikons & carrots, crushed peanuts, fresh herbs, browned shallots & sesame rice crackers served with house vinaigrette. Gluten free.
Green Papaya "Beef Jerky" Salad
Du du kho bo. Shredded green papaya & bean curd skin jerky in a sweet & sour Organic gluten free vinaigrette topped with brown shallots, purple basil and crushed peanuts. Gluten free.
Asian "Chicken" Salad
Salad ga a chau. Grilled soy protein, iceburg lettuce, bean sprouts, snow peas, mandarin oranges, almonds and crispy vermicelli in a plum sesame dressing. Gluten free.
Vietnamese Sandwiches
Cucumbers, onions, pickled daikon, carrots, cilantro & vegan mayo. Choice of lemongrass "chicken", lemongrass "beef", or tofu.
"Shrimp" Po Boy
Battered plantain based proteins, lettuce, tomatoes, creamy remoulade sauce and capers on a french baguette.

Noodle Soup
Hue Style Spicy Noodle Soup
Bun bo hue. Served with large round vermicelli noodles, soy proteins & shitake mushrooms in a rich flavorful lemon grass broth.
Braised "Duck' Noodle Soup
Mi vit tiem. Soy proteins, baby bok choy & shiitake mushrooms served with mushroom in a savory broth. Topped with browned garlic, shallots & chives.
Wonton Noodle Soup
Mi hoanh thanh. Wontons and mushrooms in a savory broth with egg-less noodles. Garnished with chinese chives & browned shallots.
Pho Tofu & Vegetables
Pho dau hu rau cai. Tofu & vegetables rice noodle soup. Gluten free.
Pho "Chicken"
Pho ga. Soy proteins & mushrooms rice noodle soup.
Pho "Beef"
Pho bo. Our traditional rice noodle soup with shiitake mushrooms, and soy proteins.
Nam Yang Style Noodle Soup
Hu tien nam vang. "Shrimp" plant-based proteins, soy protein & mushrooms. Garnished with Chinese celery, browned shallots & chives.

Entrees
Yam & Sweet Potato Curry
Ca ri. Sweet potatoes, potatoes, taro, king mushrooms and tofu, 100% coconut milk. Garnished with white onions and cilantro. Served with choice of French baguette, jasmine rice or vermicelli noodles. Gluten free.
Pan Fried Rice Noodles
Hu tieu ap chao thap cam. Flat rice noodles, soy proteins, mixed vegetables, bean sprouts, white onions and non GMO tofu.
Chinese Broccoli & Shiitake Mushrooms
Cai lan xao nam dong co. In a brown sauce with onions served with jasmine rice. Gluten free.
"Prawns" in Garlic Noodles
Bun tom xao toi. "Shrimp" plant-based proteins, flash fry in an aromatic buttery garlic sauce with rice noodles. Topped with green onions and sliced cucumbers. Gluten free.
"Prawns" in "Lobster" Sauce
Tom xao sot tom hum. "Shrimp" plant-based proteins in a white sauce with organic vegetable medley, soft bean curd skin along with a touch of salted black bean beans, garlic and green onions with browned shallots served with jasmine rice. Gluten free.
Vietnamese "Fish" with dill and Turmeric
Cha ca thanlong. Lihtly battered soy proteins marinated with turmeric, galangal, and onions. Served with vermicelli, herbs, sesame crackers and garnished with dill and crushed peanuts.
House Combination Fried Rice
Com chien thap cam. "Shrimp" plant-based proteins, Soy proteins, broccoli & cashews with organic vegetable medley. Gluten free.
Kung Pao "Chicken"
Spicy battered soy proteins with dried chilies, scallions, garlic & cashews served with jasmine rice.
Ma Po Tofu
Spicy non GMO tofu, organic vegetable medley & broccoli, garlic & scallions in a Szechuan sauce served with jasmine rice. Gluten free.
Lemon Grass Protein
Ga hoac bo hoac dau hu xa ot. Soy proteins in lemon grass, garlic, white onions and chili flakes served with vermicelli or jasmine rice. Gluten free.
Crispy Rolls & Protein
Bun cha gio bo hoac ga. Soy proteins on vermicelli noodles, lettuce, cucumbers, bean sprouts, pickled daikons, carrots and crushed peanuts served with house vinaigrette. Topped with scallions.
Black Rice Pasta in Coconut Milk
Banh Tam bi. Organic black rice angel hair noodles, mixture of fried potato & tofu slices, sweet 100% coconut milk, cucumbers, bean-sprouts, crushed peanuts and fresh herbs. Gluten free.
Sizzling "Steak Filet Mignon"
Bo luc lac. Soy proteins, mushrooms & onions served with organic spring mix salad and jasmine rice.
Orange "Chicken"
Ga cam. Battered soy proteins in our tangy orange sauce. Topped with sesame seeds and served with steamed broccoli and jasmine rice. Gluten free.
Eggplant & Tofu Delight
Ca tim xao dau hu. Stir fried with garlic in a light sweet & sour sauce garnished with green scallions, served with jasmine rice. Gluten free.

Refreshments

Vietnamese Coffee
Hot or iced.
Thai Iced Tea
Organic almond milk and organic sugar.
Jasmine Milk Iced Tea
Organic almond milk and organic agave nectar.
Jasmine Pot of Tea
Refillable.
Iced Jasmine Tea
Refillable.
Dragon Eye Oolong Hot Tea
Chrysanthemum Hot Tea
Flavored Iced Tea
Chrysanthemum Iced Tea
Lightly sweetened and served with aloe vera, goji berry, vegan jelly.
Orange Juice
Fresh squeezed orange with basil.
Buddah's Delight
Fresh squeezed orange & pineapple juice with jasmine ted & basil seeds.

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Recent Reviews

We loved everything about this place! The food was fresh, flavorful and the portions hearty. The service was very courteous and quick. It’s a cute little no frills restaurant with amazing Vietnamese/ pan Asian food. We had hot and sour soup (huge portion!) and the spicy lemongrass noodle soup. Definitely recommended!
February 2025
I’ve only had delicious meals here. Order the baguette to go with the Yam & Sweet Potato Curry. That way you can mop up every drop of the delicious sauce/soup. My ultimate favorite tho’ is the Black Rice Pasta!
February 2025
The menu is diverse and very yummy. Highlights were the fried tofu, mapo tofu lettuce cups and jasmine milk tea. They have done a phenomenal job with the ambience and the food. The only downside is the surrounding location. Will definitely revisit when we are in the area.
January 2025

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The Purple Mint Vegan Bistro

4616 El Cajon Blvd suite 3, San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 280-3388