Green Lotus Menu
Welcome to Green Lotus, an inviting haven for vegan and vegetarian Vietnamese cuisine located in San Jose, California. This casual eatery embraces the essence of plant-based fare, combining fresh ingredients with authentic flavors. The menu features an array of enticing options, from the delectable Salted Fish Fried Rice to the rich and creamy Green Curry, ensuring both comfort and excitement in every bite.
Green Lotus caters to everyone, whether you’re dining in for brunch, lunch, or dinner, or opting for takeout or delivery. Families will appreciate the kid-friendly atmosphere, while groups can enjoy the vibrant setting. The outdoor seating enhances the experience, making it perfect for sunny days.
Don’t miss their refreshing drinks, like the Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice and Passion Fruit Juice, which complement the flavorful dishes beautifully. With so much to offer, Green Lotus is a culinary gem for all plant-based food lovers.
Appetizers
A1. 4 Seasons Appetizer
Khai vi bon mua. Fermented "pork", spring roll, house egg roll, green seaweed.
A2. Green Lotus Rolls Sample
Spring roll, BBQ pork roll, tofu and veggie roll, jicama roll, egg roll, and house egg roll served with 3 different dipping sauces. Contain peanut.
A3. Spring Roll
Goi cuon. Tofu, lettuce, vermicelli and fresh herbs rolls in rice paper served with peanut sauce. Contain peanut.
A4. BBQ Pork Roll
Nem nuong cuon. Special grill ham, crispy roll, picked vegetables, mint and basil roll in rice paper served with green lotus signature sauce.
A5. Shredded Tofu & Veggie Roll
B cuon. Shredded ham, tofu, lettuce, cucumber and fresh herbs roll in rice paper served with fish sauce.
A6. Jicama Roll
Bo bia. Shredded jicama, carrot, tofu, lettuce, basil served with peanut sauce. Contain peanut.
A7. Egg Roll
Cha gi. Deep-fried egg rolls, lettuce and herbs served with fish sauce.
A8. Green Lotus Egg Roll
Cha gior. Deep-fried egg rolls with special wrap, lettuce and herbs served with fish sauce.
A9. Vegan Grilled Shrimp on Sugarcane
Chao tom chay. Grill tofu base roll wrap with sugarcane served with letuce, herbs, pickled vegetable and fish sauce.
A10. Crispy Seasoning Oyster Mushroom
Nam bao ngu rang muoi. Oyster mushroom, onion, bell pepper served with homemade tamarind sauce.
A11. Sticky Rice & Tofu Tempura
Tau hu lan com. Crispy silken tofu with green rice flakes served with our signature sweet and sour sauce.
A12. Crispy Tofu
Dau hu chien gion. Deep-fried young tofu served with our signature sweet and sour sauce.
A13. Green Rolls
Cuon la lop. Grill piper lolot wrapped tofu, mushroom and vegatable served with lettuce, herbs, vermicelli and pineapple sauce. Contain peanut.
A14. Shrimp Cake
Banh tom co ng. Deep-fried sweet potato and shrimp served with lettuce, herbs and fish sauce.
A16. Vietnamese Fine Vermicelli & Roasted Pork
Banh hoi heo quay. Roasted pork served with fine vermicelli, lettuce and herbs.
N1. Vietnamese Pho Noodle Soup
Pho chay. Fresh rice noodle with beef, ham, tofu and mushroom served in savory Pho broth.
N2. Spicy Noodle Soup
Bun hu. Spicy rice noodle soup with beef, ham, tofu and mushroom.
N3. Green Lotus Crab Udon
Banh canh cua. Fresh udon noodle soup, ham, tofu, crab, mushroom.
N4. Eastern Duck Style Noodle Soup
M tiem. Yellow egg noodle soup with duck, tofu, Yu choy, carrot and shiitake mushroom.
N5. House Rice Noodle Soup
Hu tieu green lotus. Fresh rice noodle with carrot, broccoli, tofu and ham in savory broth.
N6. House Egg-Yellow Noodle Soup
Mi green lotus. Egg-yellow noodle with carrot, broccoli, tofu and ham in savory broth.
N7. Tofu Dumpling Vermicelli Soup
Bun rieu. Tomatoes, stuffed tofu, tofu, ham, mushroom in tomato broth.
N8. Bamboo Vermicelli Soup
Bun mang. Braised bamboo, tofu, ham, mushroom in savory broth come with ginger sauce.
N9. Rice Vermicelli Soup with Fermented Tofu
Bun mam. Rice noodle, eggplant, ham, shrimp, tofu in savory broth. Spicy.
N10. Wonton Noodle Soup
Mi hoanh thanh. Wonton, tofu, carrot, broccoli, bayby bokchoy in savory broth.
N11. Kid Pho
Pho tre em. Fresh rice noodle in savory Pho broth.
Noodle Soup
Porridge & Soup
P1. Mushroom Porridge
Chao nam. Fresh variety sliced mushrooms, pea, carrot in thick porridge.
P2. Combination Porridge
Chao thap cam. Meat, shrimp, tofu, pea, carrot in thick porridge.
P3. Mushroom Soup
Sup nam. The combination of fresh mushroom and tofu in thick savory soup.
P4. Asparagus & Crab Meat Soup
Sup mang cua. Asparagus, tofu, crab in thick savory soup.
Green Lotus Salad
Goi luu ly. Seaween, carrot, celery, cucumber, onion, ham ans tofu.
Banana Flower Salad
Goi bap chuoi. Shredded banana flower, ham, tofu, herbs, onion.
Mango Salad
Goi xoai. Shredded mango, celery, carot, cucumber, ham, tofu, herbs and onion.
Lotus Stalk Salad
Goi ngo sen. Lotus stalk, cucumber, carrot, ham, herbs, tofu and peanut.
Papaya Salad
Goi du du kho b. Shredded papaya, beef jerkey, basil and peanut.
Pomelo Fruit Salad
Goi buoi. Seasonal. Fresh pomelo fruit, ham, tofu, mint, cabbage, carrot and seaweed.
Oyster Musrhoom Salad
Goi nam bao ng. Oyster mushroom, white onion, tofu, ham, herbs and peanut.
Salads
Rice & Noodle
R1. Salted Fish Fried Rice
Com chien ca man. Vegan salted fish, chicken, mushrooms, tofu and lettuce fried rice.
R2. Chicken & Mushroom Fried Rice
Com chien ga nam. The combination of mushrooms, vegetarian chiken and tofu fried rice. Vegan.
R3. Combination Fried Rice
Com chien duong chau. Vegan imitation meats, pea, carrot, and tofu fried rice.
R4. Thai's Style Fried Rice
Com chien thai LAN. Vegan imitation shrimp, tofu and fresh thai basil fried rice.
R5. Shaken Beef Rice Plate
Com bo luc lac. Special shaken imitation beef with white rice.
R6. Hainan Chicken Rice Plate
Com ga hai Nam. Seasoning vegan imitation chicken with home made chicken rice served with kimchi and ginger sauce. Vegan.
R7. Combination Vermicelli Bowl
Bun b thit nuong cha gi. Shredded vegetable and tofu, grill chicken and egg roll over lettuce, bean spourt, herbs on top of vermicelli served with fish sauce. Vegan.
R8. BBQ Sausage Vermicelli Bowl
Bun nem nuong. Shredded vegetables, BBQ sausage over lettuce, bean sprouts, herbs on top of vermicelli served with fish sauce. Vegan.
R9. Crispy Chow Mein
Mi xao don. Vegetables, mushrooms and meat combo stir-fried over crispy chow mein.
R10. Soft Chow Mein
Mi xao mem. Vegetables, mushrooms and meat combo stir fried over soft chow mein.
R11. Soft Chow Fun
Hu tieu xao. Vegetables, mushrooms and meat combo stir fried over soft chow fun. Vegan.
R12. Stir Fried Beef & Macaroni Noodle on Sizzling Plate
Nui xao b. Stir-fried imitation beef with bell pepper and onion over maccaroni noodle. Vegan.
R13. Combination Stir-Fried Vegetable & Tofu & Maccaroni Noodle on Sizzling Plate
Nui xao thap cam. Combination stir-fried imitation meats, mushrooms, tofu and vegetable over maccaroni noodle. Vegan.
C1. Green Curry
Ca RI xanh. Whole milk, coconut milk, thai eggplant, tofu, carrot, bamboo served with rice or noodle. Spicy.
C2. Yellow Curry
Ca RI Vang. Whole milk, coconut milk, taro, carrot, pumpkin, tofu served with rice or noodle.
C3. Red Curry
Ca RI Do. Whole milk, coconut milk, tofu, meat, bell pepper served with rice or noodle. Spicy.
C4. Vegan Beef Stew with Rice Noodle
Hu tieu bo kho. Rice noodle with vegan beef ball, carrot, jicama in savory broth.
C5. Vegan Beef Stew with Yellow Noodle
Mi bo Kho. Yellow egg noodle with a vegan beef ball, carrot, jicama in a savory broth.
Curry and Stew
Specialty Dishes
F1. Caramelized Fish in Clay Pot
Ca kho to.
F2. Caramelized Roasted Pork in Clay Pot
Thit kho to.
F3. Caramelized Tofu & Mushroom in Clay Pot
dau hu non kho to.
F4. Crunchy Fish Served with Ginger Sauce
Ca chien gion cham mam gung.
F5. Whole Crunchy Fish in Tomato Sauce
Ca chien sot ca.
F6. Sautee Crunchy Fish with Lemongrass & Pepper
Ca chien xa ot.
F7. Stir-Fried Chicken with Lemongrass & Pepper
Ga xao xa ot.
F8. Stir-Fried Chicken with Ginger Sauce
Ga xao gung.
F9. Stir-Fried Tofu with Lemongrass & Pepper
Dau hu xao xa ot.
F10. Sautee Crunchy Shrimp with Pepper
Tom rang muoi.
F11. Shaken Beef with Bell Pepper
Bo luc lac.
F12. Sautee Beef with Broccoli
Bo xao bong cai.
F13. Stir-Fried Eggplant with Tofu & Fresh Basil
Ca tm xao la que.
F14. Combination Stir-Fried Vegetable with Imitation Meats, Mushrooms & Tofu
Rau xao thap cam. Tofu, imitation meat, shrimp, Napa, baby bok choy, broccoli, carrot, cauliflower, celery and mushrooms.
F15. Combination Seasonal Steam Vegetable
Dia rau luoc.
F16. Vietnames Sweet & Sour Soup
Canh chua viet Nam. Tofu, imitation meats, shrimp, tomato, pineapple, banana flower, taro stem, herb in savory sweet and sour broth.
F17. Thai's Style Soup
Canh chua Cay thai LAN. Tofu, imitation meats, shrimp, tomato, pineapple, taro stem, basil in savory sweet, sour and spicy broth.
H1. Mushroom Hot Pot
Lau Nam Thien Nhien. The combination of fresh mushrooms, meat, shrimp, tofu, carrot, broccoli in savory broth served with noodles and vegetables.
H2. Thai's Style Hot Pot
Lau Thai LAN. Tofu, meats, mushrooms come with sweet, sour, and spicy Thai broth served with noodles and fresh vegetables. Spicy.
H3. Vietnamese Sweet & Sour Hot Pot
Lau canh chua. Tofu, shrimp, meat in Vietnamese sweet and sour soup served with fresh okra, tomato, pineapple, taro stem, herbs, and rice noodle.
H4. Green Lotus Special Hot Pot
Lau green lotus. Tofu, meats, mushroom, taro in house special savory broth served with noodles and fresh vegetables. Spicy.
Hot Pot
Extra Items
E1. Side White Rice
Com Trang.
E2. Side Brown Rice
Com nau.
E3. Side Vermicelli
Dia bun them.
E4. Side Yellow Noodle
Dia mi them.
E5. Extra Soup Broth for Hot Pot
To sup Cho lau.
E6. Vegetable Bowl for Hot Pot
Dia rau lau.
E7. Side Mushroom for Hot Pot
Da nam them.
E8. Side Maccaroni Noodle
Dia nui them.
E9. Side Broccoli
Them broccoli.
H1. Thai Tea
Tra Thai.
H2. Green Thai Tea
Tra Thai xanh. Vegan.
H3. Passion Fruit Green Tea
Tra Thai xanh. Vegan.
H4. Mango Green Tea
Tra xanh and xoai. Vegan.
H5. Strawberry Green Tea
Tra Thai.
H6. Jasmine Milk Tea
Tra sua.
H7. Almond Milk Tea
Tra sua hanh nhan.
H8. Taro Milk Tea
Tra sua khoai mon.
H9. Japanese Matcha
House Special Tea Drink
Drink & Beverage
D1. Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
Nuoc cam vat. Vegan.
D2. Fresh Lemonade
Nuoc chanh. Vegan.
D3. Fresh Strawberry Lemonade
Nuoc chanh dau. Vegan.
D4. Fresh Whole Young Coconut
Nuoc dua tuoi. Vegan.
D5. Coco Special
Combo nuoc dua dac biet. Fresh coconut juice, chia seed, grass jelly, crystal boba served with iced. Vegan.
D6. Passion Fruit Juice
Nuoc chanh day. Vegan.
D7. Fresh Soda Lemonade
Soda chanh. Vegan.
D8. Pickled Lemon Soda
Soda chanh muoi. Vegan.
D9. Salted Plum Soda
Soda x muoi. Vegan.
D10. Fresh Strawberry Smoothie
Sinh to dau.
D11. Fresh Strawberry & Banana Smoothie
Sinh to dau and chuoi.
D12. Fresh Strawberry & Blueberry Smoothie
Sinh to dau and viet quat.
D13. Fresh Banana & Blueberry Smoothie
Sinh to chuoi and viet quat.
D14. Fresh Mango Smoothie
Sinh to xoai.
D15. Fresh Avocado Smoothie
Sinh to bo.
D16. Fresh Soy Milk
Sua dau nanh. Vegan.
D17. Vietnamese Lced Coffee with Milk
Ca phe sua.
D19. Soft Drink
coke, 7up, dietcoke
