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XE LUA       Downtown :: Chinatown  
XE LUA

86 Mulberry Street
New York, NY 10013

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Located in the heart of Chinatown, Xe Lua has redefined the restaurant scene with its sophisticated atmosphere and notably authentic cuisine. Ambient lighting and custom-made décor create an environment both warm and inviting, while the decidedly Asian setting lends a comfortable elegance to the restaurant. The attention to detail extends to the cuisine, which brings the traditional flavors of Vietnam to New York while utlizing a health-conscious approach. Xe Lua raises the bar on freshness, utilizing Chinatown’s numerous markets for the best vegetables, leanest meats and most flavorful chicken—all of which are organic, delivered first thing in the morning. Using traditional techniques, Xe Lua serves up authentic tastes, particularly with dishes like the grilled fish, which is marinated and prepared to tender and juicy perfection. What’s better is that despite the stylish atmosphere and top-notch ingredients, the prices are more than reasonable, making Xe Lua the city’s premier restaurant for Vietnamese cuisine.

appetizers::
Cha Gio  3
Spring roll (4 rolls)
Goi Cuon  3.50
Summer roll (2 rolls)
Goi Bo Rau Muong  7
Beef and hollow vegetable salad
Banh Xeo  7
Vietnamese crêpe

chef's recommended dishes::
Chim Cuc Ruti  9.50
Roasted quail (2 birds)
Ca Nurong  19.50
Barbequed whole fish
Ca Salmon Nurong  12.50
Grilled salmon fillet
Tom Hum Ram Muoi  seasonal
Lobster in salt and pepper
Banh Hoi Tom Nurong  8
Grilled shrimp served with rice pancakes

rice noodle soups::
Pho Xe lua  5.50
House special noodle soup
Pho Tai  4.50
Beef eye round (medium-rare) noodle soup

where's the beef::
Bo Luc Lac  8
Beef cubes stir-fried with butter and soy sauce; served with iceberg lettuce
Bo Xao Satee  8
Beef stir-fried with satee sauce

porky::
Suong Heo Nuong  8
Famous Vietnamese pork chop
Heo Xao Cai Ro  8
Pork stir-fry with Chinese vegetables

no meat allowed::
Dau Hu Xao Sa Ot  6
Tofu stir-fry with lemongrass sauce
Rau Muong Xao Toi  7
Hollow vegetables with garlic sauce

canh soup::
Canh Chua Do Bien  small 7; large 10
Seafood hot-and-sour tom yam soup
Canh Chua So  small 7; large 10
Mussel hot-and-sour tom yam soup
Canh Tom Cai Chua  small 7; large 10
Shrimp with preserved vegetable soup

clay pot stuff::
Ca Kho To  9
Salmon cooked in clay pot with soy sauce
Thit Heo Kho Trung  9
Caramelized tender pork cooked in a clay pot with whole eggs
Dau Hu Kho  9
Tofu stew with sweet soy sauce

under the sea::
Tom Ram Muoi  10
Jumbo shrimp stir-fry with salt and pepper
Tom Xao Mang Tay  9
Shrimp stir-fry with asparagus