Annam Café

Cuisine of Vietnam

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Lunch Special - Combination Plates
Each plate includes fried rice, egg roll or spring roll, soup and almond cookies. (After 3:00PM, add $2.00)

Muc Sot Sate (Spicy) Calamari sauteed with a spicy sauce, onions, tofu and bell peppers.	$5.50
Dau Hu Xao Rau Cai Tofu stir fried with fresh vegetables in soy sauce.	$5.50
Tom Xao Thap Cam Fresh vegetables stir fried with jumbo shrimp in brown sauce.	$5.50
Ga Lui Dut Lo (Spicy) Brochette chicken marinated in garlic, sesame seeds and lemongrass, skewered with onions and bell peppers, and grilled to perfection. Served with spicy sweet sauce.	$5.50
Bo Xao Tuong Cay (Spicy) Beef stir fried with oriental spices, onions and bell peppers.	$5.50
Ga Xao Thap Cam (Spicy) Marinated chicken stir fried with fresh vegetables in oyster sauce.	$5.50

Thin Rice Noodles
Includes egg roll and soup. Served anytime.

BANH CUON TOFU RAU CAI (SPICY) Tofu, spring roll and fresh vegetables served with soy sauce.	$5.50
BUN BO HAY GA (SPICY) Marinated cooked beef or chicken, lettuce, shredded carrots and cucumber on rice vermicelli, topped with ground peanuts, cilantro and special sauce.	$5.50
BUN THIT HEO NUONG Marinated grilled pork, lettuce, shredded carrots, cucumber on rice vermicelli, topped with ground peanuts, cilantro and special sauce.	$5.50
BUN MUC SATE (SPICY) Dry cooked calamari with lettuce, shredded carrots, cucumber on rice vermicelli, topped with ground peanuts and served with special sauce.	$5.50
BUN THAP CAM Dry cooked shrimp, beef, chicken and calamari on rice vermicelli with egg roll, shredded carrots and cucumber, topped with ground peanuts and served with special sauce.	$6.95

Appetizer (Khai Vi)

BANH XEO Crepe made with shrimp, chicken, mushrooms and bean sprouts served with lettuce, cucumbers, cilantro and special sauce.	$5.50
CHA GIO (2) Deep-fried rice paper roll containing ground pork, carrots and vermicelli served with vegetables and special sauce.	$2.50
GOI CUON (2) Spring roll made from rice paper wrapped around shrimp, vegetables and noodles, served with plum sauce.	$2.50
GA LUI SATE (SPICY) Tender marinated chicken skewered and grilled to perfection with sate sauce.	$5.75
ANNAM PLATTER Combination of sesame beef, chicken sate, shrimp roll, egg roll and Annam shrimp, served with assorted sauces.	$9.50
ANNAM SHRIMP Marinated shrimp roll served with sweet ginger sauce in egg noodle shell.	$6.95
BO NUONG VI (for 2 or more) Marinated sesame beef with garlic and spices served with fresh vegetables, grilled and rolled at your table.	$9.25
CHIM CUT QUAY Roasted quail served with sour lime sauce.	$8.95

Appetizers (Vegetarian)

GOI CUON CHAY Spring roll made with rice paper wrapped around tofu, noodles and vegetables, served with special sauce.	$2.50
CHA GIO CHAY Deep-fried rice paper roll containing carrots, onions and cabbage, served with special sauce.	$2.50
BO BIA Vegetarian spring roll.	$2.50

Traditional Vietnamese Salad (Goi)

GOI MUC (SPICY) Calamari with lemongrass, celery, cucumbers, onions, mushrooms and cilantro, served cold.	$6.95
GOI GA Vietnamese chicken salad. Shredded cabbage topped with chicken, cilantro and peanuts, served with special house dressing.	$6.95
GOI BO Assorted vegetables such as celery, green onion, cucumber, mushroom, chayote and tofu, mixed together in lime sauce topped with peanuts.	$6.95
GOI DU DU TOM Finely shredded green papaya tossed with shrimp, topped with peanuts and special sauce.	$6.95

Vegetarian Salad

GOI DU DU DAU HU Finely shredded green papaya tossed with tofu, carrots and cilantro and topped with peanuts and special sauce.	$6.95
BUDDHA SALAD (SPICY) Assorted vegetables such as celery, green onion, cucumber, mushroom and tofu mixed in lime sauce and topped with peanuts.	$6.95
GOI RAU CAI Vegetable salad.	$6.95

Special House Soup (Mon Canh Dac Biet)

BOUILLABAISSE (large serves 4-6) Assorted seafood such as shrimp, clam, halibut, squid and scallops cooked in shrimp broth. (Soup for 4 or dinner for 2)	$20.25
HOT & SOUR SHRIMP SOUP Shrimp cooked in spicy tamarind-based broth with shrimp, celery, lime juice, lime leaves, lemongrass and basil. Small (serves 1-2) - $7.25 Large (serves 3-4) - $14.50
HOT & SOUR SALMON OR CATFISH SOUP A fruity, hot and sour tamarind broth with salmon or catfish, celery, okra, mushrooms, pineapple and bean sprouts. Small (serves 1-2) - $7.25 Large (serves 3-4) - $14.50

Vietnamese Noodle Soup (Cac Thu Canh)

BANH CANH TOM CUA Special clear noodles cooked in tasty homemade broth with shrimp, crabmeat and green onions.	$5.50
MI SATE (SPICY) Egg noodles cooked in tasty homemade broth with beef marinated in sate sauce, topped with green onions.	$5.50
BUN RIEU TOM Shrimp-based broth served over rice noodles with tofu and fresh herbs.	$5.50
PHO GA Northern-style chicken soup with rice noodles, bean sprouts and green onions.	$5.50
PHO BO VIEN Rice noodles cooked in homemade chicken broth with meatballs.	$5.50
PHO BO Northern-style beef soup with rice noodles, bean sprouts and green onions.	$5.50
SUP HOANH THANH Wonton soup.	$5.50

Vegetarian Vietnamese Noodle Soup

HU TIEU CHAY Rice noodles with vegetables.	$4.95
MI SATE Spicy egg noodles with vegetables soup.	$4.95
SUP RAU CAI (SPICY) Tofu and vegetables soup.	$4.95

Vietnamese Specialties
Served with steamed rice.

CUA RANG MUOI Whole dungeness crab sauteed in 6 different spices. (Market Price)
CA HONG CHIEN NUOC MAM Deep-fried red snapper topped with chili peppers, garlic and fish sauce. (Market Price)
CA CHIM NUOC MAM GUNG Whole baby flounder deep fried to perfection and topped with ginger sauce.	$10.95
CA BONG LAU CHIEN NUOC MAN GUNG (SPICY) Catfish filet lightly breaded and fried, topped with ginger sauce.	$12.95
CA SALMON KHO TO Marinated salmon steak with tomato, onions and sugar cane juice, slow cooked in a clay pot.	$9.25
CA BONG KHO TO Catfish in a spicy homemade sauce, traditional Vietnamese style slow cooked in a clay pot.	$8.95
DO BIEN SOT CARI (SPICY) Assorted seafood such as king tuna, scallops, calamari, clams and shrimp slow cooked with potatoes, eggplant, wintermelon and onions in red spicy curry sauce.	$12.25
MUCH SOT SATE (SPICY) Calamari sauteed in spicy sauce with onions, tofu and bell peppers.	$9.95

Shrimp (Tom)
Served with steamed rice.

TOM XAO BONG CAI XANH Jumbo shrimp stir fried with broccoli and shitake mushrooms.	$9.95
TOM RANG TOI SATE (SPICY) Jumbo shrimp stir fried with spicy sate sauce and served on bed of onions.	$9.95
TOM RANG MUOI Salt and pepper shrimp.	$9.95

Duck (Vit)
Served with steamed rice.

VIT XAO CAM "Traditional Duckling Style of Cooking." Flavorful boneless duck cooked with orange on bed of watercress.	$9.95
VIT SOT OT SATE (SPICY) Skinless duck sauteed in garlic with sate sauce and served on bed onions.	$9.95
VIT XAO MANG TAY DAU HU (SEASONAL) Skinless duck marinated and stir fried with asparagus and tofu in brown sauce.	$9.95

Scallops
Served with steamed rice.

SCALLOPS XAO TUONG GUNG (SPICY) Scallops, chili powder, ginger, bell pepper, basil and green onions stir fried in sweet ginger sauce.	$10.25
SCALLOPS XAO MANG TAY DAU HU Marinated scallops in sauce, stir fried with asparagus and tofu.	$10.25

Chicken (Ga)
Served with steamed rice.

GA UOP GUNG SOT CHANH (SPICY) Chicken tenderloin marinated in ginger and lime, grilled over an open fire.	$8.95
GA XAO SA OT (SPICY) Hot and spicy marinated chicken stir fried with lemongrass and jalapeno peppers.	$8.95
GA LUI DUT LO Brochette chicken marinated in lemongrass and sesame seeds, skewered with bell peppers, grilled and served with sweet hot sauce.	$8.95
GA KHO GUNG Tasty chicken slow cooked with ginger and lemongrass in a clay pot.	$8.95

Beef (Bo)
Served with steamed rice.

BO LUI DUT LO (SPICY) Beef marinated in garlic, lemongrass, sesame seeds and spices then skewered with onions and bell peppers and grilled. Served with sweet and sour sauce.	$8.95
BO TUONG CAY (SPICY) Marinated beef stir fried with oriental spices and green onions.	$8.95

Egg Noodles (Cac Mon Mi Xao)

MI XAO DO BIEN Egg noodle, shrimp, mussels, scallops and calamari mixed with green vegetables.	$10.95
MI XAO BO or TOM, GA, TOFU Egg noodles and beef, shrimp, chicken or tofu mixed with fresh vegetables.	$8.95

Rice Noodle (Cac Mon Hu Tieu Xao)

HU TIEU XAO DO BIEN Flat rice noodles with shrimp, scallops, calamari, mussel and variety of vegetables.	$10.95
HU TIEN XAO BO or GA, TOM, TOFU Flat rice noodles with marinated beef, chicken, shrimp or tofu and variety of vegetables.	$8.95

Fried Rice (Com Chien)

COM TAY CAM Traditional Vietnamese fried rice in clay pot with chicken, Vietnamese sausage, ginger and shitake mushrooms.	$6.95
COM CHIEN BO, GA, TOM or HAY Fried rice with shrimp, beef or chicken	$6.25
COM CHIEN THAP CAM Fried rice with shrimp, chicken, beef, eggs and vegetables.	$6.25

Vietnamese Rice Specialties

COM GA UOP SA Marinated chicken with lemongrass, grilled over an open fire and served with steamed rice.	$5.50
COM GA RU TI Marinated chicken with garlic served over steamed rice.	$5.50
COM BI SUON Grilled pork chop and shredded pork served over steamed rice.	$5.50
COM BI SUON TRUNG AP LA Marinated pork chop with lemongrass, grilled over an open fire, served with shredded pork and egg over steamed rice.	$5.95
COM BO TRUNG AP LA Beef steaks grilled over an open fire, served with egg and steamed rice.	$5.95
SUP MANG CUA Asparagus crab soup.	$5.50

Vegetarian

BANH CUON TOFU RAU CAI Rice noodles, fresh vegetables and tofu served with special sauce.	$6.50
TOFU XAO BONG CAI Tofu with broccoli served with special sauce.	$8.50
MI XAO CHAY Egg noodles with vegetables.	$8.95
BUN CHA GIO CHAY Vegetarian eggroll with noodles.	$6.50
CA RI CHAY Curry with tofu, dry onion and coconut milk.	$8.95
HU TIEU XAO CHAY Sauteed flat rice noodles with mixed vegetables and tofu.	$8.95
HU TIEU DON AP CHAO Pan-fried rice noodle, sizzling vegetables and tofu.	$8.95
MI XAO DON AP CHAO Egg noodles, sizzling vegetables and tofu.	$8.95
BUN XAO DAU HU Egg noodles, stir fried with tofu and vegetables.	$6.95
CAI NGOT XAO TOI Yu choy, stir fried with garlic.	$8.95
CAI LAN XAO DAU HU Chinese broccoli with tofu and soy sauce.	$7.95
CAI XAO DAU HU NAM DONG CO Steamed baby choy topped with tofu, garlic and mushrooms.	$8.95
CA TIM DAU HU XAO SI DAU Eggplant and tofu in garlic soy sauce.	$8.95
DAU HU CHIEN XAO TUONG Szechwan fried bean curd.	$8.95
DAU HU XAO MANG TAY CHAY (Seasonal) Stir-fried asparagus and tofu with soy sauce.	$8.95
DAU HU XAO CAI Tofu with fresh vegetables mixed and stir fried with coconut milk.	$8.95
RAU MUONG XAO TOI (Seasonal) On choi stir fried with garlic.	$8.95
BUDDHA DELIGHT Potatoes, tofu, chayote, carrots and green onions in a spicy sauce.	$8.95
CA TIM NUONG Asian eggplant grilled on an open fire and topped with a delicately seasoned soy sauce.	$5.95

Tapioca Shakes (Sinh To)

Du Du (Papaya)	$3.50
Xoai (Mango)	$3.50
Mang Cau (Guavabana)	$3.50
Bo (Avocado)	$3.50
Chuoi (Banana)	$3.50
Kiwi	$3.50
Dau (Strawberry)	$3.50
Thom (Pineapple)	$3.50
Mit (Jack fruit)	$3.50
Dua (Coconut)	$3.50
Cafe (Coffee with condensed milk)	$3.50

Beverages (Giai Khat)

Da Chanh Fresh lemonade	$1.95
Soda Chanh Fresh lime and club soda	$2.50
Tra da chanh duong Fresh lime and iced tea	$1.75
Coke, 7-Up, Diet Coke	$1.00
Orange Juice and other fruit juices	$1.50
Cafe den Vietnamese espresso coffee	$1.95
Cafe sua nong Vietnamese espresso coffee with condensed milk	$2.50
Cafe sua da Iced Vietnamese espresso coffee with condensed milk	$2.50

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From: swa525 @ (2005-08-20 17:39:10.826056) :: Overall:

Food - 5 :: Atmosphere - 4 :: Service - 5
My boyfriend and I have been going here for almost two years now and it's one of our favorite places to go in Evanston. It's close, cheap, and YUMMY. Order the beef pho--it's our fave. The appetizer platter is fantastic too. Highly recommended!

From: rfu266 @ (2005-07-20 17:31:20.858151) :: Overall:

Food - 5 :: Atmosphere - 5 :: Service - 5
I love this place. I have been going here for almost four years, almost weekly. People say that this place is a hit or miss -- but even when it's a "miss," it's still closer to my stomach than most other places in Evanston. The chicken noodle soup is the absolute best, especially in winter, but refreshing in the summer as well. #5 lunch special and #39 are the consistent best. Their shakes are awesome, especially strawberry. The restaurant owners have come to know me and my boyfriend, and when we go in they always know what we want to order and give us water and fast service. YOU don't have to like it, but I love it!

From: aha353 @ (2005-06-16 14:39:49.088622) :: Overall:

Food - 4 :: Atmosphere - 3 :: Service - 4
if you like salty, this is the place for you. the catfish is so damn salty it will hurt your eyes. i like that.

From: gph572 @ (2005-06-02 14:06:49.272602) :: Overall:

Food - 5 :: Atmosphere - 5 :: Service - 5
world's best chicken noodle soup, a claim as true as any made these days.

From: vds993 @ (2005-04-15 08:47:17.051456) :: Overall:

Food - 3 :: Atmosphere - 3 :: Service - 4
Just go to argyle

From: . Array @ (2005-01-31 12:56:33.524633) :: Overall:

Food - 5 :: Atmosphere - 4 :: Service - 5
Wonderful restaurant! If you are interested in great authentic Vietnamese food, this is the place to go!

From: V. Don @ (2004-10-24 00:52:31.821864) :: Overall:

Food - 2 :: Atmosphere - 3 :: Service - 3
The food is mediocre and not very authentic. Overall it's pretty convenient, and the cookies with the bill are a cute touch.

From: L. Klivans @ (2004-02-05 15:52:07.647054) :: Overall:

Food - 3 :: Atmosphere - 5 :: Service - 5
So the food here is hit or miss, but I just cannot stop loving it... oh Annam. You should try this hidden gem of E-town. The waitstaff is uber-friendly and they normally give you these yum almond cookies with your bill. Do it rockapella (but DON'T order the squid).

From: E. Gianfrancisco @ (2003-11-24 09:42:54.645332) :: Overall:

Food - 5 :: Atmosphere - 5 :: Service - 5
Very reasonable prices, not crowded, intimate. Their plum sauce is the best thing in the universe. The food comes out so quickly and is so good. They don't stand over you, but make sure that you have everything from a distance. I've always been impressed!

From: M. Sutanto @ (2003-10-12 22:23:27.147789) :: Overall:

Food - 4 :: Atmosphere - 3 :: Service - 4
Good food, made with consistently fresh ingredients. The lunch specials are worth the price.

Annam Café

Cuisine of Vietnam

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