The Moo Menu (Update 2025)
The Moo is a Vietnamese restaurant located in Garden Grove, CA, known for its authentic Northern-style dishes. Despite mixed reviews, customers like Angelina V. rave about the amazing food, generous portions, and variety of traditional Vietnamese dishes. The menu offers a wide selection, including dry chicken pho, beef pho, chicken salad, kumquat tea, and house-made desserts. The dipping sauces are heavenly, with a thick, flavorful texture. The restaurant is clean, organized, and open late, making it a great option for a late-night craving. With friendly service and a cozy atmosphere, The Moo provides a taste of Vietnam in every dish. Make sure to try their dishes and experience the flavors yourself!
Khai Vi / Appetizers
Cha Gio ()
Crispy fried egg rolls with lettuce ().
Goi Cuon Heo & Tom ()
Spring rolls ( rolls) with pork shrimp & vegetables or choice of: tom / with only shrimp for additional price, heo / with only pork.
Canh Ga Chien Bo
Chicken wings in buttered sauce or sweet fish sauce.
Nem Ran Hai San () / Seafood Crispy Rolls ()
Crispy rolls filled with a mix of seafood, wrapped in a golden, crunchy exterior. Served in a portion of four.
Tom Hoa Tien / Rocket Shrimp
Crispy shrimp wrapped in wonton skin, served with fresh lettuce, cilantro, and a tangy dipping sauce.
Muc Lan Bot Chien Gion / Crispy Fried Squid
Vietnamese-style calamari, typically includes battered and deep-fried squid, served with a side of sauce.
Hoanh Thanh Chien / Crispy Fried Pork & Shrimp Wonton ()
Deep-fried wontons filled with a blend of pork and shrimp, typically seasoned with pepper and encased in a crispy wrapper. Served in a portion of six pieces.
Goi Cuon Thit Nuong / Grilled Pork Rolls With Veggies ()
Grilled pork, vermicelli, and assorted vegetables wrapped in rice paper, typically accompanied by a dipping sauce.
Ma Heo Chien Gion / Crispy Pork Cheek With Dipping Sauce
Crispy fried pork cheek served with a side of traditional dipping sauce.
Create Your Own
''Pho'' chon toi mon / choose items. Chon banh tuoi / choose with big fresh noodles.
Pho Suon Bo / Non Beef Short Ribs Noodle
Tender beef short ribs with rice noodles, fresh herbs, and onions in a savory broth. Served with lime, bean sprouts, basil, and jalapenos.
Pho ac Biet / Special Combination Noodle Soup
Best seller.
Pho Tom / Noodles Soup With Shrimp
Rice noodles and shrimp in a seasoned beef broth, typically garnished with onions, cilantro, and herbs.
Pho uoi Bo / Oxtail Noodle
Tender oxtail pieces in a fragrant broth with rice noodles, garnished with fresh herbs and green onions.
Pho Chay / Special Vegan Rice Noodle Soup
Rice noodles in a rich vegetable broth, typically includes tofu, assorted vegetables like carrots and broccoli, and aromatic herbs.
Pho Khong Thit / Plain Rice Noodle Soup
Rice noodles served in a savory beef broth, often accompanied by fresh herbs.
Crispy Donut (Quay Gion Ha Noi) ()
Golden, crispy Vietnamese donuts, light and airy, served in pairs.
Pho Bo / Beef Rice Noodle Soup
Pho Ga i Bo / Chicken Rice Fresh Noodle Soup
Pho Ga / Chicken Noodle Soup
Tender chicken slices with fresh rice noodles, garnished with green onions and herbs in a savory broth.
Mien Ga / Chicken Clear Vermicelli Soup
Tender chicken slices, clear vermicelli noodles, quail eggs, fresh herbs, and crispy fried shallots in a savory broth.
Pho Ga Tron / Ha Noi Style
Dried chicken noodle with special sauce.
Hoanh Thanh Tom Thit / Pork & Shrimp Wonton Soup
Hand-crafted pork and shrimp wontons in a delicate broth, typically includes greens and a blend of traditional Vietnamese seasonings.
Lau De/ Goat Hotpot
Tender goat meat simmered in a rich broth with bamboo shoots and fresh herbs.
Nui Nuoc Tom Thit / Pork & Shrimp Macaroni In Pork Broth
Macaroni with pork and shrimp served in a savory pork broth, a comforting blend of textures and flavors.
Lau Ga Ac Tiem/Black Chicken Herbal Hot Pot
Tender black chicken pieces simmered in a rich herbal broth, accompanied by fresh greens, noodles, and vibrant herbs.
Lau Ga La Giang/Sweet And Sour Chicken Hotpot
Tender chicken pieces simmered with fresh greens, herbs, and vegetables in a sweet and sour broth.
Lau Thai Hai San /TOMYUM Seafood Hotpot
Tom Yum seafood hotpot typically includes a spicy and sour broth filled with shrimp, squid, and various other seafood, accompanied by vegetables and herbs.
Lau Bo/Beef Hotpot
Tender beef slices, meatballs, tofu, fresh greens, and egg noodles, accompanied by aromatic herbs and chili peppers.
Lau/ Hot pot
Com / Rice
Com Ga Hai Nam / Hainanese Chicken Rice
Tender poached chicken slices with fragrant rice, garnished with fresh cilantro, served with sliced tomatoes, carrots, and a side dipping sauce.
Com Ga Xoi Mo / Deep Fried Chicken Thigh And Fried Egg With Special Rice
Crispy deep-fried chicken thigh topped with a fried egg, served with fragrant yellow rice, pickled vegetables, and fresh cucumber slices.
Com Bo Luc Lac / Sauteed Shaken Filet Mignon Beef With Rice
Cubed filet mignon, sauteed and served with steamed rice, typically includes lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and pickled carrots/diakon, accompanied by in-house fish sauce.
Com Thit Nuong Trung Chien / Grilled Pork, Fried Opla Egg With Steamed Rice
Grilled marinated pork slices paired with a fried sunny-side-up egg, served atop steamed rice, garnished with fresh herbs.
Com Thit Kho Trung / Vietnamese Braised Pork & Egg With Rice
Succulent braised pork belly and a savory boiled egg, served with steamed rice, accompanied by broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots.
Com Ca Hoi Sot Chanh Day / Salmon With Passion Fruit Sauce
Served with steamed rice.
Com Ca Nuc Kho & Dua Chua / Braised Mackerel With Steamed Rice
Steamed rice served with braised mackerel, typically includes pickled vegetables.
Com Ga Hoi An/ Hoi An Chicken Rice
Chicken Rice with Chicken salad along with Vegetable and Ginger Fish Sauce
Com Ca Bong Lau Kho & Dua Chua/Braised Catfish With Steamed Rice
Braised catfish with steamed rice typically includes catfish cooked in a savory sauce, accompanied by pickled vegetables.
Com Chien Hai San / Seafood Fried Rice
Aromatic rice stir-fried with shrimp, squid, and vegetables, garnished with fresh cucumber and tomato slices.
Com Chien Tom / Shrimp Fried Rice
Seasoned rice stir-fried with succulent shrimp, garnished with fresh herbs and green onions.
Com Chien Pha Lau / Marinated Beef Intestines Fried Rice
Marinated beef intestines stir-fried with rice, eggs, and green onions, served with a side of pickled lime and chili.
Com Chien Trung / Egg Fried Rice
Stir-fried rice with egg, typically includes peas and carrots.
Com Chien Duong Chau / Chinese Style Fried Rice
Stir-fried rice with egg, Chinese sausage, shrimp, and a mix of vegetables such as carrots and peas.
Com Chien Dua Bo/ Beef Fried Rice With Pickle Veggie
Beef Fried Rice with pickle veggie
Com Chien Ca Hoi/ Salmon Fried Rice
Salmon Fried Rice
Com Chien / Fried Rice
Xoi / Sticky Rice
Xoi Man Truong Hoc / Combination Sticky Rice
Sticky rice combined with a blend of meats, possibly including chicken, sausage, and Vietnamese ham, garnished with fried onions and peanuts.
Xoi Ga Xoi Mo / Deep Fried Chicken Thigh With Sticky Rice
Crispy deep-fried chicken thigh glazed with a savory sauce, served alongside sticky rice and fresh cucumber slices.
Xoi Thit Kho Trung / Stew Pork With, Sticky Rice
Sticky rice served with stewed pork and typically includes a boiled egg.
Xoi Ga Luoc Kieu Bac / Steamed Chicken With Sticky Rice
Steamed sticky rice served with Northern-style boiled chicken, following traditional Vietnamese preparation methods.
Bun Bo La Lot Cha Gio / Betel Leaf Beef Wraps & Egg Rolls With Vermicelli Noodles
Grilled beef wrapped in betel leaves and fried egg rolls, served over vermicelli noodles, typically includes fresh herbs, vegetables, and a side of fish sauce.
Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio / Grilled Pork&Egg Rolls With Vermicelli Noodles
Grilled pork and crispy egg rolls atop vermicelli noodles, garnished with fresh herbs, cucumber, crushed peanuts, and a drizzle of tangy sauce.
Nem Ran Cua Be / Ha Noi Style Crab Egg Roll
Hanoi style crab egg roll over vermicelli noodles, accompanied by lettuce, cucumber, pickled carrots, fresh herbs, fried shallots, and crushed peanuts, served with a homemade fish sauce dressing.
Bun Cha Ha Noi / Ha Noi Style Pork Grilled With Vermicelli
Grilled pork paired with vermicelli, fresh herbs, crisp lettuce, and sliced carrots, garnished with vibrant red chili and garlic.
Cha Ca La Vong
Grilled fish topped with roasted peanuts, served over vermicelli noodles, fresh herbs, and greens.
Bun Thai Hai San/ Seafood Thai Soup With Rice Noodle
Thai Style broth with Squid, Shrimp, and Mussel, along with vermicelli and vegetable
Bun Mang Ga/ Vit
Vermicelli with Bamboo Shoot
Bun Mang Goi Ga/Vit
Vermicelli with bamboo shoot and salad
Bun / Vermicelli
Goi / Salad
Tai Heo Ngam Sa Tac / Marinated Pig Ear With Kumquats And Lemongrass
Tender marinated pig ear slices combined with fresh kumquats, aromatic lemongrass, and vibrant red chili peppers.
Chan Ga Ngam Sa Tac / Marinated Chicken Feet With Kumquats & Lemongrass
Tender chicken feet marinated with fragrant lemongrass, fresh kumquats, and a hint of chili.
Goi Ga Bop Thau / Sweet & Sour Chicken Salad
Shredded chicken mixed with fresh herbs, crisp vegetables, and a tangy sweet and sour dressing, garnished with vibrant red chili slices.
Goi La Sach Bo Rau Ram / Sweet & Sour Beef Stripe Salad
Sliced beef and beef stripe mixed with rau ram (Vietnamese coriander), typically includes a sweet and sour dressing, garnished with herbs and peanuts.
Oc Huong VN
Best seller.Xao trung muoi hoang Kim rang me, xao sa te, bo toi.
Oc Len Xao Dua
Oc len xao dua features snails sauteed with coconut, typically accompanied by lemongrass and chili, creating a rich and aromatic dish.
Seafood
Special
Bo Kho Banh Mi / Beef Stew Fresh Bread
Thay banh pho / replaced by thin noodle.
Khoai Chien Bo Luc Lac / Sauteed Shaken Fillet Mignon Beef With Fries
Tender sauteed filet mignon beef cubes with bell peppers, onions, and crinkle-cut fries, garnished with fresh cilantro, served alongside a sunny-side-up egg.
Banh Mi Chao
Pate, pho Mai, xiu mai trung muoi, trung op la, banh mi / Pate, cheese, salted egg meatball, opla egg, fresh bread.
Pha Lau Mi Goi / Banh Mi
Beef organs with instant noodle or fresh bread.
Bo Ne Banh Mi / Filet Mignon
Sizzling beef (filet mignon) with egg, fresh bread cheese and salad. Add French fries for an additional charge.
Hoanh Thanh Tom Cay Tu Xuyen / Spicy Sichuan Pork & Shrimp Wonton
Add thin noodle for an additional charge.
Nui Xao Bo Luc Lac / Sauteed Shaken Fillet Mignon Beef With Macaroni
Sauteed filet mignon and macaroni, typically including onions and a special sauce, based on a popular Vietnamese preparation.
Mi Bo Luc Lac / Noodle With Shaken Filet Mignon Beef
Egg noodles served with cubed filet mignon, typically stir-fried and seasoned with a blend of soy sauce, garlic, and black pepper.
Mi Tom Nuong / Noodle With Grilled Shrimp
Noodles tossed with grilled shrimp, typically garnished with cilantro. Common ingredients may include a variety of vegetables.
Mi Cay/ Spicy Noodle
Spicy Noodle with Kimchi Stew Soup
Pha Lau Xao Me Cay/ Stir Fried Beef Intestine With Spicy Tamarind Sauce
With Bread
Pha Lau Xao Bo Toi/ Stir Fry Beef Intestine With Garlic Butter Sauce
With Bread
Chao Suon Hai Phong / Northern Style Porridge
Tender pork ribs and fresh herbs in a creamy rice porridge, topped with a rich egg yolk and sauteed vegetables.
Chao Bach Thao Thit Heo Bam / Ground Pork Porridge With Thousand Years Egg
Add thousand years egg for an additional charge.
Chao Ga / Chicken Porridge
With thigh for an additional charge.
Goi Ga Bop Thau / Chicken Salad
Shredded chicken mixed with cabbage, carrots, and herbs, topped with peanuts and fried shallots, dressed in a traditional Vietnamese vinaigrette.
Chao Ech / Frog Porridge
Tender frog pieces simmered with red chili, green onions, and aromatic spices, served with a side of plain rice porridge.
Chao Trang Hot Vit Muoi / Salted Egg Porridge
Add salted egg for an additional charge.
Chao Trang HOT VIT MUOI CA PHAO CHUA NGOT
Hot vit muoi, tep rang thit, ca phao chua ngot / Saigon style porridge.
CON GA HOAC VIT (KEM CHAO & GOI)
choose chicken or duck
Chao Trang
Hanh gung / Plain porridge with ginger & green onion.
Chao / Porridge
Trang Mieng / Desserts
Che Khuc Bach
A chilled dessert featuring almond tofu, lychee, longan, and white fungus in a sweet, aromatic coconut water base.
Ya Ua VN / Vietnamese Yogurt
Creamy and smooth Vietnamese yogurt with a mildly tangy flavor.
Sau Rieng Musang / Musang Durian Pulp
gram.
Kem Sau Rieng Musang King / Musang King Durian Gelato
House special. OZ
Black Sticky Rice Yoghurt (Sua Chua Nep Cam)
Layers of creamy yoghurt topped with sweet black sticky rice.
Ca Phe en a / Black Coffee
Rich and robust black coffee, brewed to perfection and served over ice.
Ca Phe Sua a / Vietnamese Milk Coffee
Rich Vietnamese coffee blended with sweetened condensed milk and served over ice.
Tra Vai / Lychee Green Tea
Green tea infused with lychee flavor, garnished with whole lychee fruit.
Tra ao / Peach Green Tea
Refreshing green tea infused with peach slices.
Tra Thai / Thai Iced Tea
Rich, creamy Thai iced tea with a blend of black tea, sweetened condensed milk, and crushed ice.
Chanh Day / Passion Fruit Juice
Vibrant passion fruit juice with visible seeds, offering a refreshing and tangy tropical flavor.
Nuoc Dua / Coconut Juice
Fresh coconut juice, naturally sweet and hydrating.
HOUSE SPECIAL Herbal Tea (Nuoc Sam Vi)
A blend of seven herbs, featuring ginseng, chrysanthemum, and licorice root, creating a balanced herbal tea.
Cam Vat / Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
Freshly squeezed orange juice, offering a pure and refreshing taste.
a Chanh / Iced Lemonade
Freshly squeezed lemon juice, typically includes sugar, served over ice.
Soda Xi Muoi / Preserved Plum Soda
Soda with sweet and salty preserved plum, typically mixed with sugar and club soda.
Soda Chanh / Carbonated Limeade
Freshly squeezed lime juice mixed with sugar and carbonated water.
Soda Sua Hot Ga / Cream Soda Egg Yolk & Condensed Milk
Club soda mixed with egg yolk and sweetened condensed milk, typically served over ice.
Tra a / Iced Jasmine Tea
A refreshing jasmine tea with delicate floral notes, served over ice.
Tra Xanh Nong / Hot Green Tea
Steeped in tradition, this hot green tea offers a soothing and aromatic experience, typically enjoyed for its subtle flavors and calming qualities.
Sua Bap Chai/ Corn Milk Bottle
Corn milk bottle: Sweet corn blended with milk, typically enjoyed as a creamy and nutritious drink.
Tra Tac Mat Ong/Kumquat Honey Tea
Kumquat honey tea typically includes a soothing blend of kumquat juice with honey, offering a sweet citrus-infused beverage.
Lon Nuoc Ngot
Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Pepsi, -Up, Sprite, Root Beer, or Sunkist.