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Anise Cafe

(408) 298-8178

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  • 1663 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95128
  • No cuisines specified

  • $$$$$
  • Anise Cafe

  • (408) 298-8178
  • Menu
  • 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 $4.95+

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

    • Crab Meat & Asparagus Soup $5.95+

      with crab and asparagus

    • Thai Style Soup $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 $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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