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Anise Cafe Prices in San Jose, CA 95128

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1663 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA
(408) 298-8178
Anise Cafe Menu

Hours of Operation

Hours may fluctuate. For detailed hours of operation, please contact the store directly.

Restaurant Menu

Act One - Small Plates

Anise Sweet Rice Cake

with chicken, onion, shiitake mushrooms, and shallots paired with anise soy dipping sauce. please allow 30 minutes for this dish

$6.95

Garlic Prawns with Mango Salsa

colossal tiger prawns served w/mango salsa

$9.95

Crispy Calamari

calamari breaded in wheat flour, lightly fried served w/sesame soy vinaigrette

$8.95

Corn Fritters

crisp fresh white corn in turmeric rice flour batter, served w/sesame soy vinaigrette

$6.95

Rocket Shrimp

crispy shrimp sautéed with garlic, white pepper, wrapped with jicama & scallions

$8.95

Sweet Potatoes Shrimp Tempura

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

$8.95

Heavenly Wings

crispy chicken wings caramelized with roasted garlic sauce

$6.95

Escargot

periwinkle meat fused with pork, garlic, black pepper and ginger, steamed then served with ginger & lime vinegrette (please allow 30 minutes for this dish)

$6.95

Small Plate Platter

colossal tiger prawns pan seared, rocket shrimp (2), and corn fritter

$16.95

Act One - Satay & Skewer

Chicken Satay

tender boneless chicken thigh glazed in peanut, garlic & turmeric sauce served with cucumber and basil salad

$7.95

Tumeric Fish

grilled skewered fish fillets served with onions and dill, topped w/roasted peanuts and paired with shrimp paste dipping sauce

$9.95

Satay & Skewer Platter

chicken satay (2), pork satay (2), royal tiger prawn satay (2) served with cucumber and basil salad

$21.95

Pork Satay

grilled lemongrass pork tenderloin, sesame seed, served with cucumber and basil salad

$7.95

Grilled Royal Tiger Prawn

jumbo tiger prawns, tamarind glazed served with cucumber salad

$9.95

Act One - Spring Rolls

Crispy Shrimp Imperial Rolls

filled with shrimp, chicken, cellophane noodles, tree ear mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, jicama, taro, onion, served w/lime & garlic vinaigrette

$6.95

Vegetarian Rolls

tofu, rice vermicelli, shiitake mushrooms, lettuce, mint, cucumber, served with homemade crispy taro strips served with vietnamese traditional peanut dipping sauce

$5.95

Lemongrass Chicken Rolls

freshly rolled with lemongrass chicken, rice vermicelli, lettuce, mint, cucumber, paired w/homemade crispy taro strips & vietnamese traditional peanut dipping sauce

$6.95

Lemongrass Roll Platter

lemongrass beef roll (2), lemongrass chicken roll (2), paired with homemade crispy taro strips and vietnamese traditional peanut dipping sauce

$8.95

Pork and Mango Rolls

freshly roll with mango, roasted pork, rice vermicelli, lettuce, mint, cucumber, served with homemade crispy taro strips served with vietnamese traditional peanut dipping sauce

$5.95

Lemongrass Pork Rolls

freshly rolled with lemongrass pork, rice vermicelli, lettuce, mint, cucumber, paired w/homemade crispy taro strips & vietnamese traditional peanut dipping sauce

$6.95

Anise Spring Roll Platter

traditional spring roll (2), pork & mango roll (2), and vegetarian roll (2), paired with homemade crispy taro strips and vietnamese traditional peanut dipping sauce

$7.95

Lemongrass Beef Rolls

freshly rolled with lemongrass beef, rice vermicelli, lettuce, mint, cucumber, paired w/homemade crispy taro strips & vietnamese traditional peanut dipping sauce

$6.95

Vietnamese Traditional Spring Rolls

freshly rolled with shrimp, roasted pork, rice vermicelli, lettuce, mint, cucumber, served w/homemade crispy taro strips & vietnamese traditional peanut dipping sauce

$5.95

Crispy Vegetarian Imperial Rolls

filled with shiitake mushrooms, jicama, taro, carrots, onion, served w/soy vinaigrette

$4.95

Act Two - Soup

Vietnamese Tamarind Soup

tamarind soup with pineapple, celery, tomatoes, and shrimp in chicken broth topped w/basil, roasted garlic & shallots

$10.95 - $4.95

Crab Meat & Asparagus Soup

with crab and asparagus

$12.95 - $5.95

Thai Style Soup

thai style soup with lemongrass, thai spices, pineapple, celery, tomatoes, and shrimp in chicken broth topped w/basil, roasted garlic & shallots

$10.95 - $4.95

Hanoi Style Dill Soup

hanoi style soup with dill, and lightly fried white fish fillet topped with roasted garlic & shallots

$12.95 - $5.95

Act Two - Signature Salads

Green-apple Salad with Grilled Beef

julienne apple with seared lemongrass flank steak, tossed in lime & garlic vinaigrette topped with basil, roasted garlic and roasted shallots

$10.95

Green Papaya Salad

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

$8.95

Banana Blossom Salad

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

$8.95

Watercress & Mango Salad with Lemongrass Dressing

fresh mangoes, cucumber, tossed in lemongrass vinaigrette topped with basil, roasted garlic and roasted shallots (choice of shrimp or roasted pork or vegetarian)

$8.95

Lotus & Jicama Salad

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)

$8.95

Act Three - Big Plates

Curried Chicken

boneless chicken sautéed with garlic, shallots, white wine then simmered with lemon grass, sweet potato, taro root, carrots, onions served with steamed rice

$8.95

Caramelized Chicken In Ginger

slices of boneless chicken w/garlic, onions, scallions, and ginger in a our signature caramelized sauce

$10.95

Caramelized Fish In Clay Pot

slices of white fish fillet with garlic, scallion, onion, and ginger in caramelized sauce served with steam rice

$13.95

Saigon Crepe

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

$9.95

Rock N Roll Beef

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

$17.95

French Inspired Stir-fried Skirt Steak

skirt steak & green bean or french fries are sautéed in olive oil with garlic and shallots

$13.95

Anise Fried Rice

coconut infused rice tossed, garlic, onions, pineapple, scallions, and raisin (choices of shrimp, chicken or vegetarian)

$10.95

Rib Eye Steak

marinated with cabernet, shallots, garlic, fresh ground pepper served on a bed of green beans served with fried rice

$18.95

Deep Fried Fish

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

$13.95

Grilled Lemongrass Chicken

boneless chicken thigh marinated w/ garlic, shallots, scallion, and lemongrass served with steam rice

$10.95

Act Three - Pastas

Tamarind-glazed royal Tiger Prawns

tamarind glazed royal tiger prawns served on a bed of anise signature garlic noodles, lightly topped with roasted garlic, parmesan cheese and italian parsley

$17.95

Pad Thai Noodles

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

$11.95

Dong Xuan Pork

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 vi

$11.25

Peppered Prawn

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

$17.95

Beef Stir Fried W/lemongrass

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 ga

$12.95

Hanoi Catfish

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

$13.95

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

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

$8.95

Garlic Noodles

anise signature garlic noodles sautéed in butter, garlic, parmesan cheese, and white wine, topped with roasted garlic

$7.95

Egg Plants

sautéed in garlic and scallions

$7.95

Vegetarian Pad Thai Noodles

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 ga

$10.95

Vegetarian Delight

green beans, shiitake mushrooms, tofu, and carrots sautéed in garlic soy vinaigrette

$7.95

Hanoi Style Tofu

crispy silken tofu tossed in garlic & scallions vinaigrette

$6.95

Rice

No description available

$1.00

Green Beans

sautéed in garlic sauce

$7.95

Fried Rice

No description available

$2.00

Act Four - Desserts

Banana Spring Roll

caramelized banana, coconut, and jackfruit wrapped in a lumpia wrapper a delicate asian tradition served with coconut & pineapple ice cream

$7.95

Ginger Flan

delicious hazelnut custard with a kick of ginger

$5.95

Tropical Fruit Delight

fresh cut tropical fruit delight

$4.95

Chocolate Mousse

luscious european chocolate mousse with a hint of hazelnut praline

$4.95

Banana Flambee

with grand marnier

$10.00

Raspberry-mango Cheesecake

raspberry puree swirled atop a mango cheesecake

$5.95

Creme Brule

velvety, sinfully rich creme brulee. sprinkle with sugar and torch to finish

$4.95

Grand Sequoia

bittersweet chocolate mousse with orange liqueur

$4.95

Mango Flan

mango custard infused with coco rum served with fresh mango

$4.95

Sorbet - Ciao Bella Gelato

choose from the following flavors: mango, black cabernet, lemongrass-coconut served w/fruits

$5.95

Coconut & Pineapple Ice Cream

served with fresh mango

$4.95

Prix Fixe Menu $30

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

individual bottle

$7.00

Anise Cocktail

aphrodite's blend of hypnotiq, anisette, & passion,

$3.00

Appletini

van gogh vodka infused with dekuyper's sour apple pucker

$7.00

Blue Tooth

a tropical infusion of vodka, blue curacao and pineapple

$7.00

Buddha Bonsai

guava flavored cocktail shaken with bacardi rum

$7.00

Chocolate Decadent

a chocolate sensation shaken w/frangelico

$7.00

Cool Blue

vodka & hypnotiq shaken to perfection

$7.00

French Martini

vodka infused with small black raspberries and honey

$7.00

Guava Mojito

guava juice, rum muddled with fresh mint leaves & limes

$7.00

Lavatini

a fiery concoction of vodka, malibu rum, mango and peach

$7.00

Lychee Martini

vodka infused with tropical sweetness of lychee

$7.00

Mai Tai

classic polynesian tropical drink with light and sweet dark rum

$7.00

Misty Mango

vodka fused with mango & peach liqueurs

$7.00

Mojito

bacardi rum muddled with fresh mint leaves and limes

$7.00

Peach Passion

a true delight for lovers of peaches

$7.00

Peartini

vodka infused with juicy flavor of the asian yellow pear

$7.00

Pineapple Mojito

pineapple, rum muddled with fresh mint leaves and limes

$7.00

Pina Colada

rum blended with fresh pineapple and coconut crème

$8.00

Rising Sun

a refreshing blend of peach schnapps and vodka

$7.00

Pomegranate Mojito

pomegranate juice, bacardi rum muddled with fresh mint leaves & limes

$7.00

Mango Mojito

mango juice, rum muddled with fresh mint leaves & limes

$7.00

Tropical Breeze

a fruity rum punch with strawberry and peach liqueurs

$7.00

Dessert Wine

Chambers Muscat

rosewood vineyard, australia,

$5.00

Fernet-branca

italy

$5.00

Remy Martin Vsop

No description available

$13.50

Fonseca

10 year old porto, portugal,

$5.00

Otima

10 year old tawny porto, portugal

$5.00

Grand Marnier

No description available

$10.00

Champagne

quiros, argentina champagne

$7.00

Non-alcoholic Drinks

Soft Drinks

coke, diet coke, lemonade, orange soda, root beer, sprite

$2.00

Flavored Soda

mango, peach, raspberry, strawberry

$3.50

Coffee

regular, decaff or vietnamese style-choices of: hot, iced, black or w/condensed milk,

$4.00

Flavored Ice Tea

ginger, mango, peach, raspberry, strawberry & tamarind

$3.50

Green Tea

hot tea, or ice tea

$4.00

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