The Asian Bistro

San Diego, CA

The Asian Bistro has excellent vegan options and a dedicated vegan menu section, offering dishes like Yellow Curry and Pineapple Fried Rice.

Top Picks

Yellow Curry

Contains yellow curry sauce. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, crispy chicken, mock duck, pork, roasted duck, shrimp, tofu*, vegan chicken*)[1] and the (egg fried rice, house black rice*, jasmine rice*, sticky rice, steamed veggies*)[1]. The yellow curry sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Green Curry

Contains green curry paste, and coconut milk. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, crispy chicken, mock duck, pork, roasted duck, shrimp, tofu*, vegan chicken*)[1] and the (egg fried rice, house black rice*, jasmine rice*, sticky rice, steamed veggies*)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning. The veggies may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Panang Curry

Contains panang curry paste, and coconut milk. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, crispy chicken, mock duck, pork, roasted duck, shrimp, tofu*, vegan chicken*)[1] and the (egg fried rice, house black rice*, jasmine rice*, sticky rice, steamed veggies*)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning.

Pad Thai

Contains beansprouts, crushed peanuts, egg, green onions, rice noodles, tamarind sauce, and tofu. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, egg, seafood-based seasoning, shrimp, tofu*)[1] and the egg. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning. The sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Vegan Chicken Satay

Contains chicken, and satay sauce. We suggest removing the (chicken satay, tofu*, vegan chicken*)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning.

Download our app

Download on the App Store
Download on the Play Store

4.3 ยท 3 Reviews

No written reviews yet

Download our app and be the first to write a review

Full Menu

From the Wok

All items served with steamed jasmine rice or house black rice. Option to substitute to egg fried rice, sticky rice, or steam veggies. Choice of protein: veggies, tofu/chicken/pork/mock duck/vegan chicken, beef/shrimp, or roasted duck/crispy chicken. Option to be vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free.

Pad Garlic Broccoli

Contains broccoli, and sweet garlic pepper sauce. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, crispy chicken, mock duck, pork, roasted duck, shrimp, tofu*, vegan chicken*)[1] and the (egg fried rice, house black rice*, jasmine rice*, steamed veggies*)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning.

Pad Ginger

Contains bell peppers, carrot, celery, green onions, light soy-ginger sauce, mushrooms, white onions, and zucchini. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, crispy chicken, mock duck, pork, roasted duck, shrimp, tofu*, vegan chicken*)[1] and the (egg fried rice, house black rice?, sticky rice, steamed jasmine rice?, steamed veggies*)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning. The sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Pad Thai Basil

Contains basil, bell peppers, carrot, garlic sauce, green onions, white onions, and zucchini. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, crispy chicken, mock duck, pork, roasted duck, shrimp, tofu*, vegan chicken*)[1] and the (egg fried rice, house black rice?, sticky rice, steamed jasmine rice*, steamed veggies*)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning. The house garlic sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Pad Cashew

Contains bell peppers, celery, cashew sauce, green onions, water chestnuts, and white onions. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, crispy chicken, mock duck, pork, roasted duck, shrimp, tofu*, vegan chicken*)[1] and the (egg fried rice, house black rice?, sticky rice, steamed jasmine rice?, steamed veggies*)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning. The cashew sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Curry

All items served with steamed jasmine rice or house black rice. Option to substitute to egg fried rice, sticky rice, or steamed veggies. Choice of protein: veggies, tofu, chicken, pork, mock duck, vegan chicken, beef, shrimp, roasted duck, or crispy chicken.

Butterflied Garlic Shrimp Skewers

Contains garlic, and shrimp. We don't recommend this item.

Yellow Curry

Contains yellow curry sauce. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, crispy chicken, mock duck, pork, roasted duck, shrimp, tofu*, vegan chicken*)[1] and the (egg fried rice, house black rice*, jasmine rice*, sticky rice, steamed veggies*)[1]. The yellow curry sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Green Curry

Contains green curry paste, and coconut milk. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, crispy chicken, mock duck, pork, roasted duck, shrimp, tofu*, vegan chicken*)[1] and the (egg fried rice, house black rice*, jasmine rice*, sticky rice, steamed veggies*)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning. The veggies may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Panang Curry

Contains panang curry paste, and coconut milk. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, crispy chicken, mock duck, pork, roasted duck, shrimp, tofu*, vegan chicken*)[1] and the (egg fried rice, house black rice*, jasmine rice*, sticky rice, steamed veggies*)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning.

Noodles

Option to add veggies, tofu, chicken, pork, mock duck, vegan chicken, beef, shrimp, roasted duck, or crispy chicken. Can be vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free.

Drunken Noodles

Contains basil, bell pepper, egg, garlic, onion, and rice noodles. We suggest removing the (egg, vegan sauce*)[1]. The sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Pad See Ew

Contains broccoli, cabbage, carrot, egg, garlic, and rice noodles. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, egg, seafood-based seasoning, shrimp, vegan protein?, pork)[1] and the egg. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning.

Pad Thai

Contains beansprouts, crushed peanuts, egg, green onions, rice noodles, tamarind sauce, and tofu. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, egg, seafood-based seasoning, shrimp, tofu*)[1] and the egg. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning. The sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Lo Mein

Contains bean sprouts, cabbage, celery, carrots, garlic, onion, and peas. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, egg, seafood-based seasoning, shrimp, veggie patty?)[1] and the egg. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning.

Starters

Classic Gvoza

No description available.

Garlic Green Beans

Contains green beans, and garlic. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Bulgogi Gyoza

Contains beef, gyoza wrapper, and soy vinaigrette. We don't recommend this item.

Egg Fried Rice

Contains carrots, egg, garlic, jasmine rice, onions, and peas. We suggest removing the egg.

Garlic Edamame

No description available.

Fresh Spring Roll

Contains spring roll wrapper, and vegetables. We suggest removing the (dipping sauce?, shrimp)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning.

Chicken Wings

Contains chicken wings. We don't recommend this item.

Crispy Shrimp Rolls

Contains seasoned rice flour, shrimp, and sweet chili sauce. We don't recommend this item.

House Fried Chicken

Contains chicken thigh, sweet chili sauce, and white pepper marinade. We don't recommend this item.

Butterflied Garlic Shrimp Skewers

Contains green seafood sauce, garlic, herb marinade, and shrimp. We don't recommend this item.

Chicken Satay

Contains chicken, and satay sauce. We suggest removing the (chicken satay, tofu*, vegan chicken*)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning.

Crispy Rolls

Contains egg roll wrapper, and veggies. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning. The wrapper or the plum sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Cheesy Wontons

Contains cream cheese, water chestnut, and wonton wrapper. We don't recommend this item.

E-Sarn Sausage

Contains chili, galangal, ginger, ground pork, herbs, and lemongrass. We don't recommend this item.

Desserts

Option to add a scoop of ice cream to any dessert.

French Vanilla Ice-Cream

Contains ice cream, and vanilla. We don't recommend this item.

Fried Ice Cream

Contains ice cream, and tempura batter. We don't recommend this item.

Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream

Contains ice cream, and matcha. We don't recommend this item.

Chocolate Lava Cake

Contains chocolate, and cake. We don't recommend this item.

Fried Banana with Honey

Contains banana, and honey. We don't recommend this item.

Mango Sticky Rice

Contains mango, rice, and sticky rice sauce. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Cookies & Creme Oreo Cheesecake

Contains cheesecake, cookies, and creme oreo. We don't recommend this item.

New York Cheesecake

Contains cheesecake. We don't recommend this item.

Banana Caramel Cheesecake Egg Roll

Contains banana caramel cheesecake, and egg roll wrapper. We don't recommend this item.

Homemade Coconut Ice-Cream

Contains coconut ice cream. We don't recommend this item.

Hot Soups

Ginger Rice Soup

Contains fried garlic, ginger, jasmine rice, and spring onion. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Egg Drop Soup

Contains broth, carrots, crispy wonton strips, egg, peas, and spring onions. We don't recommend this item.

Tom Kha

Contains beech mushrooms, coconut milk, lemongrass, and spring onions. We don't recommend this item.

Tom Yum

Contains beech mushrooms, broth, lemongrass, and spring onions. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Beef Meatball Hot Pot

Contains basil, bean sprouts, bone broth, green onions, lime, meatballs, red onions, and spinach. We don't recommend this item.

Wonton Soup

Contains bean sprouts, broth, celery, fried garlic, shrimp wontons, spinach, and spring onions. We don't recommend this item.

Chinese Hot & Sour Soup

Contains bamboo shoots, broth, crispy wonton strips, egg, spring onions, and tofu. We don't recommend this item.

Fried Rice

Option to add veggies, tofu, chicken, pork, mock duck, vegan chicken, beef, shrimp, roasted duck, or crispy chicken.

Pineapple Fried Rice

Contains carrots, cashew nuts, curry powder, egg, garlic, onions, peas, pineapple, and raisins. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, crispy chicken, mock duck, pork, roasted duck, shrimp, tofu*, vegan chicken*, veggies*)[1] and the egg.

Thai Basil Fried Rice

Contains bell peppers, egg, garlic, onions, rice, and Thai basil. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, crispy chicken, mock duck, pork, roasted duck, shrimp, tofu*, vegan chicken*, veggies*)[1] and the egg.

Chinese Fried Rice

Contains carrots, egg, garlic, peas, and rice. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, crispy chicken, mock duck, pork, roasted duck, shrimp, tofu*, vegan chicken*, veggies*)[1] and the egg.

Crab Fried Rice

Contains crab meat, egg, garlic, rice, and scallions. We don't recommend this item.

Fresh Greens

Som Tom Lao

Contains carrots, cherry tomatoes, fermented fish paste, green papaya, lime juice, palm sugar, and Thai chili. We suggest removing the fermented fish paste. We suggest substituting the (palm sugar?, lime juice?)[1].

Seaweed Salad

Contains crispy onions, mixed greens, sesame seeds, seaweed, and tamarind vinaigrette. The tamarind vinaigrette may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Som Tom Thai

Contains carrots, cherry tomatoes, fish sauce, green papaya, lime juice, palm sugar, peanuts, and Thai chili. We suggest removing the fish sauce. The sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Larb Salmon

Contains chili, chicken, fried tofu, mock duck, salmon, cilantro, green onion, lime, mint, toasted rice powder, and sticky rice. We don't recommend this item.

Noodle Soup

Lek Yum

Contains broth, noodles, and vegetables. We don't recommend this item.

Roasted Duck Noodle

Contains angel hair noodles, bean sprouts, roasted duck, and spinach. We don't recommend this item.

Egg Noodle Shrimp Wonton

Contains beansprouts, broth, egg noodles, fried garlic, shrimp wonton, and spinach. We don't recommend this item.

Pho

Contains bean sprouts, beef, beef bone broth, herbs, rice noodles, and spinach. We don't recommend this item.

Dragon's Specials

All items served with steamed jasmine rice or house black rice. Option to substitute to egg fried rice, sticky rice, or steamed veggies.

Filleted Fish

No description available.

Tangerine Chicken

Contains broccoli, carrots, fried chicken, and tangerine glaze. We don't recommend this item.

Crab Fried Rice

Contains crab meat, egg, garlic, jasmine rice, and scallions. We don't recommend this item.

Thai BBQ Chicken

Contains chicken, marinated sauce, and spicy tamarind sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Salt & Pepper Shrimp

Contains batter, pepper, roasted garlic, salt, scallions, and shrimp. We don't recommend this item.

Krah Pow

Contains basil, bell pepper, chicken, egg, garlic, green onion, pork, and white onion. We don't recommend this item.

Panang Salmon

Contains bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, panang curry, and salmon. We don't recommend this item.

Thai Chicken

Contains bone-in chicken, and lemongrass sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Chicken Teriyaki

Contains broccoli, carrots, chicken breast, and teriyaki sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Joy Luck Club

Contains duck, garlic sauce, and spinach. We don't recommend this item.

Sweet Chili Dragon Shrimp

Contains batter, mother chili sauce, shrimp, and spring onions. We don't recommend this item.

Grilled Salmon

Contains broccoli, carrots, and salmon. We don't recommend this item.

Honey Walnut Shrimp

Contains batter, candied walnuts, creamy honey sauce, and shrimp. We don't recommend this item.