Tamarine Restaurant Menu
Tamarine Restaurant in Palo Alto, CA offers a Vietnamese menu with a range of options for various dietary preferences like pescatarian and vegan. The establishment boasts a classy, upscale ambiance perfect for groups or a dinner date. The menu includes unique dishes like Ha Long Bay Soup and Lemongrass Sea Bass, showcasing a blend of traditional Vietnamese flavors with a modern twist. The restaurant provides a full bar with happy hour specials and outdoor seating options. Customers praise the attentive service and quality of food, with standout dishes like Tiger Prawns and Hoisin Lamb Chops receiving high recommendations. If you're looking for a vibrant dining experience with delicious Vietnamese cuisine, Tamarine Restaurant is a must-visit.
Starters
Banh Mi Roti - vg
Pan-fried wheat bread served with a Penang curry sauce.
Taro Root Rolls - v
Crisp rolls filled with taro root, carrots, mushrooms, & glass noodles; served with a plum-chili sauce.
Vegan Avocado Rolls - gf/vg
Fresh rice paper rolls filled with grilled tofu, carrot, cucumber, rice noodles, avocado, lettuce, & mint. Served with gluten-free peanut dipping sauce. (nut allergy)
Zucchini Fritters - gf/v
Shredded zucchini, chickpea & rice flour, curry leaves; served with tamarind date sauce & mint avocado chutney.
Shrimp & Pork Spring Rolls*
Fresh rice paper rolls filled with shrimp, pork, bean sprouts, & mint with a hoisin sauce. Can be made GF.
Salt & Pepper Calamari
Crisp calamari wok-tossed with garlic & spring onions; served with a cilantro emulsion. Can be made GF.
Tuna Tartare
Hawaiian Big Eye Tuna tossed with coconut milk, cucumber, & tobiko; served with crisp wonton chips. Can be made GF with sesame rice crackers.
Blue Crab Nori Tacos - gf
Blue crab meat, seasoned rice, avocado, lemon zest, mayonnaise, & chives in crispy nori shells.
Coconut Prawns - gf
Prawns coated with coconut flakes and served with mango & chili sauce.
Tea Leaf Beef - gf
Ground beef, onion, garlic & tamari wrapped in a wild tea leaf; grilled and served with a chili-fish sauce.
Tamarine Taste*
Shrimp & Pork Spring Rolls, Banh Mi Roti, Taro Rolls, & Green Papaya Salad. Serves two. Can be made GF or Vegetarian.
Pan Fried Pork Dumplings
Duroc pork, cabbage, leeks, chives, miso; served with sesame-soy dipping sauce.
Duck Rillette - n
Sauteed shredded duck confit, mochi pancakes, chestnuts; plum wine reduction.
Cold Noodle Soup -v
Buckwheat noodles, vegan dashi, water kimchi radish, Asian pear, sesame seeds, & eggs.
Ha Long Bay Soup
Blue Crab & asparagus wontons served in a consommé infused with coriander & coconut milk.
Green Papaya Salad*
Shredded green papaya tossed with Thai basil & served with dried sesame beef. Can be made with tofu or shrimp. Can be made GF.
Little Gem Salad - gf/v/n
Gem lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, mushroom chips, savory nut granola; black garlic ranch dressing. (nut allergy)
Frisee & Radichio Salad - gf/v/n
Radicchio, frisee, Asian pear, fennel, candied walnuts, Gorgonzola cheese; white balsamic vinaigrette. (nut allergy)
Tofu & Glass Noodles - v
Organic crisp tofu wok-fired with glass noodles, carrots, red bell peppers, wood-ear mushrooms, and ginger in a soy garlic sauce, finished with Chinese celery. Can be made GF.
Garlic Noodles*
Egg noodles wok-fired with garlic, butter, Parmesan cheese, & fresh cilantro.
Wok Beef Noodles*
Wok-flashed rice noodles tossed with Chinese broccoli, flank steak, eggs, & oyster sauce. Can be made GF.
Beef Pho - LUNCH ONLY
Snake River Farms American Wagyu beef, 16-hour beef broth; rice noodles, red onions, green onions, & herbs. Can be made GF.
Imperial Beef Pho -LUNCH ONLY
Imperial American Wagyu beef, 16-hour beef broth; rice noodles, red onions, green onions, & herbs. Can be made GF.
Crab & Glass Noodles
Dungeness crab meat wok fired with glass noodles and ginger in a soy garlic sauce, finished with Chinese celery. Can be made GF.
Soups, Salads, & Noodles
Entrees
Vegan "Scallops" - gf/vg
Seared King mushrooms, corn puree, roasted tomatoes, zucchini, pea shoots, & crispy basil.
Yellow Vegan Curry - gf/vg
Organic baked tofu, potatoes, kabocha, carrots, & yellow curry coconut sauce.
Wok Tossed Udon*
Udon noodles, crispy bacon, Shiitake mushrooms, kimchi, Parmesan cheese, nori; topped with burrata cheese.
Lemongrass Sea Bass - gf
Lemongrass & garlic sea bass served with a cold mango & cilantro glass noodle salad. (shellfish allergy)
Clay Pot Cod - gf
Alaskan Black Cod caramelized in onion, garlic, black pepper, & molasses.
Roasted Salmon - n
Roasted Ora King salmon, lemon herb couscous, red pepper-almond sauce, & dill. Can be made GF (nut allergy)
Tamarine Prawns - gf
Flash-fried jumbo prawns tossed in Tamarine's signature tamarind sauce & served with crisp rice noodles.
Tiger Prawns & Garlic Noodles
Grilled tiger prawns wok-tossed with egg noodles, parmesan cheese, oyster sauce, chiles, and garlic.
Yellow Chicken Curry - gf
Jidori organic chicken breast, potatoes, kabocha, carrots, & yellow coconut curry sauce.
Grilled Hainan Chicken & Rice - gf
Grilled organic semi-boneless half chicken, pandan rice, pickled vegetables; chili sauce & ginger garlic sauce.
Shaking Beef
Cubed Certified Angus Beef filet mignon seared with soy, garlic & onions; served with a watercress & mizuna salad.
Grilled Pork Tenderloin - gf/n
Peanut & spice rubbed Duroc pork tenderloin, groundnut stew, tomato rice, & herb salad.
Hoisin Lamb Chops
Australian lamb chops grilled in hoisin, garlic, & rosemary; served with baby bok choy & sweet potato fries.
Chili-Lime Aubergine* - gf
Grilled Japanese eggplants finished with onion oil, scallions, & a chili-lime fish sauce.
Curried Long Beans* - gf
Long beans sautéed in red chili, red curry paste, gf oyster sauce, Makrut lime leaves, & onions.
Basil Tofu - v
Crisp tofu wok-tossed with garlic & basil in a seasoned soy sauce; finished with crisp basil. Can be made GF.
Chili Cauliflower - gf/vg/n
Wok tossed cauliflower with sweet & spicy sauce, cashews, & dried chili peppers. (nut allergy)
Sauteed Brussels Sprouts - v/gf
Brussels sprouts sauteed with Shiitake mushrooms, basil, & garlic chili sauce.
Vegetable Sides
Rice
Empress Rice - v
Sticky rice, garlic, leeks, ginger, & egg; served with a sweetened soy drizzle. Can be made GF.
Garlic Fried Rice* - gf
Long-grain jasmine rice wok-fired with butter & garlic. (serves 2)
Coconut Rice - vg/gf
Steamed long-grain rice, vanilla, & roasted coconut flakes.
Jasmine Rice - vg/gf
Steamed long-grain jasmine rice.
Brown Rice - vg/gf
Steamed long-grain brown rice.
