La Cà 38th Menu — Pho, Bánh Mì & Central Vietnamese
1001 S 38th St , Tacoma 98418
Central Vietnamese specialties made from Tuan's family recipes — including Bún Bò Huế from Huế City, Bánh Bột Lọc Huế steamed dumplings, and Cơm Gà Tuy Hòa from Tuy Hòa City. Pork pâté and five-spice blend are made in-house. Vegetarian dishes use house-made tofu and fresh-sourced vegetables. See also our drinks menu and happy hour specials.
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Appetizers
Chả Ram (Deep-fried Rolls)
Shrimp, pork belly, green onions, wood ear mushrooms, sweet fish sauce topped with roasted peanuts
Chả Ram Cuốn (Crispy Fresh Rolls)
Deep-fried Rolls wrapped in fresh rice paper, lettuce, cucumber, basil, mint, sweet fish sauce topped with roasted peanuts
Gỏi Cuốn (Spring Rolls)
Steamed shrimp and pork, lettuce, cucumber, basil, mint, and vermicelli noodle — wrapped in rice paper and served with peanut sauce
Nem Cuốn (Grilled Pork Patties Fresh Roll)
Grilled pork patties wrapped in rice paper, lettuce, cucumber, basil, mint, served with sweet fish sauce topped with roasted peanuts
Salmon Cuốn (Salmon Fresh Roll)
Grilled Salmon with lettuce, cucumber, basil, mint and vermicelli noodle — wrapped in rice paper and served with chili-garlic fish sauce
Cánh Gà Chiên Nước Mắm (Fish Sauce Chicken Wings)
Our crispy, deep-fried chicken wings basted with fish sauce
Cánh Gà Nướng (Five Spice Chicken Wings)
Grilled crispy and coated with our own unique five-spice blend
Gỏi Gà (Chicken Salad)
Cabbage, onions, and coriander, salt and pepper lime sauce chicken salad and served with chili-garlic fish sauce
Gỏi Đu Đủ Khô Bò (Beef Jerky Papaya Salad)
Papaya beef jerky salad, basil, topped with roasted peanuts and fried onion served with chili-garlic fish sauce
Bánh Bột Lọc Huế (Hue City Dumpling)
Pork, shrimp, and tapioca steamed and served with chili-garlic fish sauce
Sandwiches (Bánh Mì)
Bánh Mì Bò Nướng (Grilled Beef Bánh Mì)
Baguette, grilled beef, cucumber, cilantro, pickled papaya carrots, jalapenos, mayonnaise
Bánh Mì Thịt Nguội (Cold Pork Bánh Mì)
Baguette, cold pork, pork pâté, cucumber, cilantro, pickled papaya carrots, jalapeños, mayonnaise
Bánh Mì Thịt Nướng (Grilled Pork Bánh Mì)
Baguette, grilled pork, cucumber, cilantro, pickled papaya carrots, jalapeños, mayonnaise
Bánh Mì Gà Nướng (Grilled Chicken Bánh Mì)
Baguette, grilled chicken, cucumber, cilantro, pickled papaya carrots, jalapeños, mayonnaise
Bánh Mì Phở (Phở Dip Bánh Mì)
Baguette, beef brisket, white onions, cilantro, jalapeños, hoisin sauce, mayonnaise served with a cup beef broth
Rice Crepe / Mini Rice Cake
Bánh Khọt (Mini Rice Cake)
Rice flour with shrimp, coconut milk, green onions, chili garlic fish sauce includes side sald
Bánh Xèo (Rice Crepe)
Rice flour with pork belly, shrimp, bean sprouts, green onions, chili garlic fish sauce. Includes side salad.
Pho & Noodle Soups
Bún Cà Ri Gà (Chicken Curry Noodle)
Large vermicelli noodles, chicken, carrots, potatoes, coconut milk topped with onions and cilantro
Mì Gà Quay (Roasted Chicken Noodle Soup)
Egg noodles, roasted chicken leg, mustard greens, topped with onions and cilantro.
Bún Bò Huế (Hue City Beef Noodle Soup)
Large vermicelli noodle, beef shanks, Vietnamese pork ham, topped with onions & cilantro
Phở Tái Nạm Bò Viên (Beef Pho)
Rice noodles, medium rare strip loin, brisket, meatballs, topped with onions and cilantro
Bún Riêu (Pork & Crab, Tomato Noodle Soup)
Vermicelli noodle, pork and crab balls, tomato soup, tofu Vietnamese pork ham, topped with onions and cilantro
Vermicelli Bowls
Bún Thịt Nướng (Grilled Pork Vermicelli Bowl)
Grilled pork, lettuce, cucumber, basil, mint, bean sprouts, topped with roasted peanuts, served with sweet fish sauce
Bún Gà Nướng (Grilled Chicken Vermicelli Bowl)
Grilled chicken, lettuce, cucumber, basil, mint, bean sprouts, topped with roasted peanuts, served with sweet fish sauce
Bún Nem Nuong (Grilled Pork Patty Vermicelli Bowl)
Grilled pork patty, lettuce, cucumber, basil, mint, bean sprouts, topped with roasted peanuts, served with sweet fish sauce
Bún Bò Nướng (Grilled Beef Vermicelli Bowl)
Grilled beef, lettuce, cucumber, basil, mint, bean sprouts, topped with roasted peanuts, served with sweet fish sauce
Rice Dishes
Cơm Gà Tuy Hòa (Tuy Hoa Chicken with Rice)
From Tuy Hoa City: chicken broth seasoned rice topped with Choice of Fried Chicken Thigh or Steamed Chicken. Served with kimchi, pickled papaya carrots, cucumber, coriander, basil, chilli garlic fish sauce.
Cơm Gà Nướng Chả Tàu Hủ Ky (Grilled Chicken with Rice)
Steamed rice, grilled chicken, egg cake, shrimp cake, served with chili garlic fish sauce
Cơm Sướng Chả Tàu Hủ Ky (Grilled Pork Chop with Rice)
Steamed rice, grilled pork chop, egg cake, shrimp cake, served with chili garlic fish sauce
Cơm Chim Cút Nướng (Grilled Quail with Fried Rice)
Grilled five spice quail served with tomato sauce fried rice
Cơm Chiên Classic (Classic Fried Rice)
Fried rice with onions, carrots, peas, egg, shrimp and Chinese sausage
Thịt Kho Trứng (Braised Pork & Eggs)
Slow cook braised pork belly and eggs, served with steamed rice and pickled mustard greens
Vegan / Vegetarian
Gỏi Cuốn Chay (Tofu Spring Rolls)
Tofu, lettuce, cucumber, basil, mint, vermicelli noodle — wrapped in rice paper and served with peanut sauce
Bánh Mì Chay (Tofu Bánh Mì)
Baguette, tofu, cucumber, cilantro, pickled papaya carrots, with or without mayonnaise
Bún Khô Chay (Tofu Vermicelli Noodle Bowl)
Vermicelli bowl, tofu, lettuce, cucumber, basil, mint, bean sprouts, topped with roasted peanuts
Bún Huế Chay (Huế Vegetarian Noodle Soup)
Large vermicelli noodles, veggie broth, Shiitake mushrooms, tofu, carrots, daikons topped with onions and cilantro
Cold Beverages
Vietnamese iced coffee brewed with dark roast beans; bubble tea made in-house. Soft drinks: Coca-Cola products.
Soft Drinks
Coca Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Barq’s Root Beer, Minute Maid Lemonade, Cranberry Juice, Unsweetened Iced Tea
Café Sữa Đá
Vietnamese iced coffee with condensed milk
Café Đen Đá
Vietnamese iced coffee with sugar
Café Muôí
Salted Vietnamese Ice Coffee with condensed milk and cream foam
Thai Iced Tea
Sweetened Black Tea with choice of Half & Half or Coconut Milk
Dừa Tươi
Young Fresh Coconut
Hot Beverages
Vietnamese iced coffee brewed with dark roast beans; bubble tea made in-house. Soft drinks: Coca-Cola products.
Hot Tea
Jasmine, Earl Grey, Lemon Ginger,
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