Anise Cafe

Anise Cafe Menu

(408) 298-8178
1663 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95128
$$$$$

Act One - 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
Garlic Prawns with Mango Salsa
$9.95
colossal tiger prawns served w/mango salsa
Crispy Calamari
$8.95
calamari breaded in wheat flour, lightly fried served w/sesame soy vinaigrette
Corn Fritters
$6.95
crisp fresh white corn in turmeric rice flour batter, served w/sesame soy vinaigrette
Rocket Shrimp
$8.95
crispy shrimp sautéed with garlic, white pepper, wrapped with jicama & scallions
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
Heavenly Wings
$6.95
crispy chicken wings caramelized with roasted garlic sauce
Escargot
$6.95
periwinkle meat fused with pork, garlic, black pepper and ginger, steamed then served with ginger & lime vinegrette (please allow 30 minutes for this dish)
Small Plate Platter
16.95
colossal tiger prawns pan seared, rocket shrimp (2), and corn fritter

$Act One - Satay & Skewer


Chicken Satay
$7.95
tender boneless chicken thigh glazed in peanut, garlic & turmeric sauce served with cucumber and basil salad
Tumeric Fish
$9.95
grilled skewered fish fillets served with onions and dill, topped w/roasted peanuts and paired with shrimp paste dipping sauce
Satay & Skewer Platter
$21.95
chicken satay (2), pork satay (2), royal tiger prawn satay (2) served with cucumber and basil salad
Pork Satay
$7.95
grilled lemongrass pork tenderloin, sesame seed, served with cucumber and basil salad
Grilled Royal Tiger Prawn
9.95
jumbo tiger prawns, tamarind glazed served with cucumber salad

$Act One - Spring Rolls

Indicates item is either vegetarian or a vegetarian version is available, please ask your server for more information
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
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 mushrooms, jicama, taro, carrots, onion, served w/soy vinaigrette

$Act Two - Soup

cup (1) / bowl (4)
Vietnamese Tamarind Soup
$10.95-4.95
tamarind soup with pineapple, celery, tomatoes, and shrimp in chicken broth topped w/basil, roasted garlic & shallots
Crab Meat & Asparagus Soup
$12.95-5.95
with crab and asparagus
Thai Style Soup
$10.95-4.95
thai style soup with lemongrass, thai spices, pineapple, celery, tomatoes, and shrimp in chicken broth topped w/basil, roasted garlic & shallots
Hanoi Style Dill Soup
12.95-5.95
hanoi style soup with dill, and lightly fried white fish fillet topped with roasted garlic & shallots

$Act Two - 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 (choice of shrimp or roasted pork or vegetarian)

$Act Three - Big Plates


Curried Chicken
$8.95
boneless chicken sautéed 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
slices 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 and served with steam rice
French Inspired Stir-fried Skirt Steak
$13.95
skirt steak & green bean or french fries are sautéed 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 vegetarian)
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

$Act Three - Pastas


Tamarind-glazed royal 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 parsley
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 (if requested this dish can be made spicy)
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, sautéed 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 parsley
Beef Stir Fried W/lemongrass
$12.95
skirt steak marinated with garlic, shallots, black pepper, scallions, lemongrass sautéed 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 Colossal 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

Act Three - 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 sautéed in butter, garlic, parmesan cheese, and white wine, topped with roasted garlic
Egg Plants
$7.95
sautéed in garlic and scallions
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, sautéed in garlic sauce
Vegetarian Delight
$7.95
green beans, shiitake mushrooms, tofu, and carrots sautéed in garlic soy vinaigrette
Hanoi Style Tofu
$6.95
crispy silken tofu tossed in garlic & scallions vinaigrette
Rice
$1.00
Green Beans
$7.95
sautéed in garlic sauce
Fried Rice
2.00

$Act Four - Desserts

18% gratuity will be added to parties of six or more. We gladly accept Visa, M/C and Amex. Corkage fee - $15 per 750ml bottle. Cake fee $2 per person.
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
Banana Flambee
$10.00
with grand marnier
Raspberry-mango Cheesecake
$5.95
raspberry puree swirled atop a mango cheesecake
Creme Brule
$4.95
velvety, sinfully rich creme brulee. 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

$Prix Fixe Menu $30

Per Person, Food Only
First Course - Small Plates or Rolls
please choose 2 items
Second Course - Salad or Soup
please choose 1 item
Third Course - Big Plates or Pastas
please choose 3 items
Fourth Course - Dessert
please choose 1 item

Specialty Drinks


Champagne
$7.00
individual bottle
Anise Cocktail
$3.00
aphroditeâ??s blend of hypnotiq, anisette, & passion,
Appletini
$7.00
van gogh vodka infused with dekuyperâ??s sour apple pucker
Blue Tooth
$7.00
a tropical infusion of vodka, blue curacao and pineapple
Buddha Bonsai
$7.00
guava flavored cocktail shaken with bacardi rum
Chocolate Decadent
$7.00
a chocolate sensation shaken w/frangelico
Cool Blue
$7.00
vodka & hypnotiq shaken to perfection
French Martini
$7.00
vodka infused with small black raspberries and honey
Guava Mojito
$7.00
guava juice, rum muddled with fresh mint leaves & limes
Lavatini
$7.00
a fiery concoction of vodka, malibu rum, mango and peach
Lychee Martini
$7.00
vodka infused with tropical sweetness of lychee
Mai Tai
$7.00
classic polynesian tropical drink with light and sweet dark rum
Misty Mango
$7.00
vodka fused with mango & peach liqueurs
Mojito
$7.00
bacardi rum muddled with fresh mint leaves and limes
Peach Passion
$7.00
a true delight for lovers of peaches
Peartini
$7.00
vodka infused with juicy flavor of the asian yellow pear
Pineapple Mojito
$7.00
pineapple, rum muddled with fresh mint leaves and limes
Pina Colada
$8.00
rum blended with fresh pineapple and coconut crème
Rising Sun
$7.00
a refreshing blend of peach schnapps and vodka
Pomegranate Mojito
$7.00
pomegranate juice, bacardi rum muddled with fresh mint leaves & limes
Mango Mojito
$7.00
mango juice, rum muddled with fresh mint leaves & limes
Tropical Breeze
7.00
a fruity rum punch with strawberry and peach liqueurs

$Dessert Wine


Chambers Muscat
$5.00
rosewood vineyard, australia,
Fernet-branca
$5.00
italy
Remy Martin Vsop
$13.50
Fonseca
$5.00
10 year old porto, portugal,
Otima
$5.00
10 year old tawny porto, portugal
Grand Marnier
$10.00
Champagne
7.00
quiros, argentina champagne

$Non-alcoholic Drinks


Soft Drinks
$2.00
coke, diet coke, lemonade, orange soda, root beer, sprite
Flavored Soda
$3.50
mango, peach, raspberry, strawberry
Coffee
$4.00
regular, decaff or vietnamese style-choices of: hot, iced, black or w/condensed milk,
Flavored Ice Tea
$3.50
ginger, mango, peach, raspberry, strawberry & tamarind
Green Tea
$4.00
hot tea, or ice tea

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