Chef Papa Vietnamese Kitchen LIC Menu
Welcome to Chef Papa Vietnamese Kitchen LIC, a delightful gem nestled at 42-44 Crescent St, Long Island City, NY. This charming eatery is gaining acclaim for its authentic Vietnamese cuisine and inviting atmosphere. Diners rave about the diverse menu offerings, which beautifully balance traditional flavors with innovative twists.
- Calamari: A standout dish praised for its lightness and incredible flavor.
- Pho and Vermicelli: Crafted with care, these comfort dishes are sure to satisfy any craving.
- Banh Beo and Chao Tom: Perfect for those seeking bold and well-seasoned plates.
- Dragon Fruit Cocktail: A refreshing beverage that adds a unique touch to your meal.
The ambiance is warm and welcoming, complemented by attentive staff who enhance your dining experience. Whether you're a local or visiting, Chef Papa is a must-try destination for Vietnamese cuisine.
Chef Papa Vietnamese Kitchen - Appetizers
Fried Spring Rolls
3 rolls. Shrimp & pork or vegetables
Summer Rolls
1 rolls. Shrimp or tofu with peanut sauce
Beef Summer Rolls
1 rolls. Ribeye beef summer rolls with homemade sauce
Crispy Summer Rolls
1 roll. Fresh shrimp summer rolls with fried shrimp & pork spring roll inside with peanut sauce
Vietnamese Crepe
Banh xeo with shrimp, pork, & yellow bean
Pork Skewers
Vietnamese pork skewers, (Nem Nuong)
Sugarcane Shrimp
3 piece of Vietnamese sugarcane shrimp (Chao tom)
Mini Pancakes
Vietnamese mini pancakes w/ Shrimp & minced pork, topped with scallion. Banh Knot.
Steamed Rice Cakes
Vietnamese steamed rice cakes, w/ dried shrimp, minced pork, scallion, and mung beans.
Fried Salt & Pepper Squid
Fried calamari with salt & pepper
Crispy Wings
6 pieces. Fried chicken wings with homemade sauce
Truffle Fries
French fries with truffle oil and parmesan cheese
Cajun Fries
French fries with Cajun seasoning and parmesan cheese
Leek Pancake
Crispy pancake with leeks, typically includes a soy dipping sauce.
Chef Papa Vietnamese Kitchen - Finger Foods
Chef Papa Vietnamese Kitchen - Salads
Shrimp Salad
Shrimp salad w/ cabbage, mint, basil, Thai chili, fish sauce, and vinegar dressing.
Chicken Salad
Chicken salad w/ cabbage, mint, basil, Thai chili, fish sauce, and vinegar dressing.
Classic Banh Mi
Grilled minced pork, pork belly, Vietnamese ham, & pate
Grilled Minced Pork Banh Mi
Vietnamese ham & minced pork
Grilled Pork Chop Banh Mi
Marinated grilled pork chop, house mayo, liver pate, pickled carrots, cucumber, jalapeno, and cilantro served on a Vietnamese baguette.
Grilled Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi
Marinated lemongrass chicken, house mayo, pate, pickled daikon and carrots, cucumber, jalapenos, and cilantro on a Vietnamese baguette.
Grilled Lemongrass Beef Banh Mi
Grilled lemongrass beef, pate, mayonnaise, pickled carrots and daikon, cucumber, jalapenos, and fresh cilantro on a Vietnamese baguette.
Saute Tofu & Mushroom Banh Mi
Sauteed tofu and mushrooms on a crispy baguette, typically with Vietnamese mayo, pickled carrots and daikon, cucumber, cilantro, and jalapeno.
Chef Papa Vietnamese Kitchen - Vietnamese Sandwich
Chef Papa Vietnamese Kitchen - Pho
Signature Pho
Beef pho broth with rare eye round beef, brisket, tendon, & beef ball
Wagyu Pho
Japanese A5 wagyu stips, topped with savory beef pho soup
Short Rib Pho
Beef pho broth with sliced short rib off the bone
Regular Pho
Beef pho broth with sliced brisket
Pork Chop Pho
Beef pho broth with cut up pieces of grilled pork chop
Seafood Pho
Seafood pho broth with shrimp, scallop, mussel, squid
Chicken Pho
Chicken pho broth with grilled lemongrass chicken
Vegetable Pho
Vegetable pho broth with tofu, carrot, broccoli, mushroom, zucchini
Beef Stew
Vietnamese beef stew w/ beef, carrot, and vermicelli noodles. (Bo Kho)
Bun Rieu
Vietnamese rice noodle soup flavored with tomatoes, shrimp paste, fish sauce, and pork broth. comes w/ fried tofu and crab meat.
Yellow Curry
Vietnamese-style yellow curry w/ chicken and vermicelli noodles. (Ca Ri Ga)
Bun Bo Hue
Spicy beef broth w/ shrimp paste, brisket, beef shank, Vietnamese pork ham, and pork knuckles.
Chef Papa Vietnamese Kitchen - Soup And Noodles
Chef Papa Vietnamese Kitchen - Rice Dishes
Grilled Pork Chop Rice
Signature marinated grilled pork chops over rice with pickled vegetables, fried egg, & fish sauce
Grilled Lemongrass Chicken Rice
Marinated lemongrass chicken over rice with pickled vegetables, fried egg, fish sauce
Grilled Lemongrass Beef Rice
Marinated lemongrass ribeye beef over rice with pickled vegetables, & fish sauce
Fried Rice
Vietnamese-style fried rice w/ shrimp, sausage, egg, fish sauce & soy sauce.
BBQ Pork Vermicelli
Vermicelli with barbecue pork, lettuce, cucumber, pickled carrots, mint, and nuoc mam (Vietnamese fish sauce).
Grilled Pork Chop Vermicelli
Grilled pork chop served over vermicelli noodles with lettuce, pickled carrots, cucumber, mint, bean sprouts, peanuts, and fish sauce.
Grilled Lemongrass Beef Vermicelli
Grilled lemongrass-marinated beef served over vermicelli noodles with lettuce, cucumber, bean sprouts, pickled carrots, mint, peanuts, and fish sauce.
Grilled Lemongrass Chicken Vermicelli
Grilled lemongrass chicken, pickled carrots, cucumbers, fresh herbs, bean sprouts, crispy shallots, peanuts, and house-made fish sauce on vermicelli.
Saute Fried Tofu & Mushroom Vermicelli
Sauteed fried tofu and mushrooms served over vermicelli noodles, accompanied by lettuce, cucumber, pickled carrots, mint, and crushed peanuts, topped with fried shallots and a light soy sauce dressing.
Chef Papa Vietnamese Kitchen - Vietnamese Vermicelli
Chef Papa Vietnamese Kitchen - Sharable Entrees
Shaking Beef
Shaking Beef, tomato, pickled unions, bell pepper, with a side of jasmine rice (Bo Luc Lac)
Caramelized Pork & Egg
Caramelized pork belly & egg w/ a side of jasmine white rice
Caramelized Sweet & Salty Salmon
Vietnamese caramelized sweet & salty salmon topped w/ black pepper
Vietnamese Iced Coffee
Rich Vietnamese coffee with sweetened condensed milk over ice.
Thai Iced Tea
Thai Iced Tea: A refreshing blend of black tea, spices, and sweetened condensed milk over ice.
Thai Lime Tea
Brewed Thai tea with a hint of lime. Typically includes black tea, sugar, and condensed milk.
Pink Rose Tea
A soothing blend of traditional tea and delicate rose petals, offering a subtle floral aroma and a gentle, refreshing taste.
Yuzu Soda
Sparkling water infused with the tart and fragrant flavor of yuzu, a citrus fruit commonly found in Japanese cuisine.
Lychee Soda
Sparkling soda infused with lychee syrup and whole lychee fruit.
Lychee Thai Iced Tea
Black tea brewed with sugar and milk, infused with lychee flavor, served over ice.
Salted Lemon Soda
Traditional Vietnamese drink. Salted, pickled lemon served iced with sweetened soda water.
Sugar Cane Juice
Freshly pressed sugar cane juice, naturally sweet and refreshing.
Soda
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, ginger ale, Sunkist, Canada dry seltzer
Saratoga Bottled Water
Purified water enhanced with minerals for a pure and fresh taste.
Saratoga Sparkling Water
Natural mineral water with added carbonation, offering a crisp and refreshing taste.
Chef Papa Vietnamese Kitchen - Beverages
Chef Papa Vietnamese Kitchen - Dessert
Mochi Ice Cream
Sweet Japanese treat with a soft, gooey rice cake exterior encasing creamy and flavorful ice cream.
Mango Sticky Rice
Traditional Thai dessert, sticky rice paired with juicy mango, drizzled in creamy coconut sauce.
Fried Banana With Coconut Ice Cream
Add Extra Pate
Add extra pate: Typically includes a rich, smooth spread made from seasoned ground meat, often liver, to enhance your dish.
Add Extra Bone Marrow (1 Piece)
Bone marrow, typically roasted or simmered, to enhance your main dish with rich, savory flavors.
Add Extra Grilled Pork Chop (1 Piece)
Grilled pork chop marinated in lemongrass and honey, served as an extra piece.
Add Extra Grilled Lemongrass Chicken (1 Piece)
Grilled lemongrass-marinated chicken piece, typically served as an add-on to a main dish.
Add Extra Beef Balls
Typically includes beef meatballs as an additional protein for your Vietnamese dish.
Add Extra Round Eye Beef
Sliced eye round beef, typically added to enhance noodle soups or rice dishes.
Add Extra Brisket
Slices of tender brisket, typically slow-cooked, to enhance your main dish.
Add Extra Tendon
Extra tendon typically includes soft, seasoned beef tendon.
Add Extra Noodles
Extra noodles typically include options like pho noodles, egg noodles, lo mein noodles, vermicelli noodles, thick noodles, or rice noodles.
Add Extra Rice
A serving of steamed white rice, typically used as an add-on to complement your main dish.
Add Extra Beef Pho Soup
Beef pho soup typically includes a rich beef broth made from natural beef bones, often accompanied by beef balls and short ribs.
Add Extra Chicken Pho Soup
Extra chicken pho soup: Sliced chicken breast typically served with rice noodles, onions, cilantro, and scallions in a rich chicken broth.
Add Extra Vegetables Pho Soup
Extra vegetables for pho soup typically include broccoli, zucchini, bok choy, mushrooms, onions, and cabbage. Enhance your pho with this assortment of fresh vegetables.
Add Extra Baguette
Extra Baguette: A simple, crusty Vietnamese baguette.
Add Extra Fried Egg
Fried egg typically added to enhance main dishes, providing a rich and savory touch.
Add Extra Sliced Onions
Sliced onions to complement your dish.
Add Extra Scallion
Freshly chopped scallions to enhance your dish.
Add Extra Peanut Sauce
Thick dark brown sauce with crushed peanuts on top. Not gluten-free.
Add Extra Hoisin Sauce (1 Takeout Packet)
Extra hoisin sauce packet for your order.
Add Extra Sriracha Sauce (1 Takeout Packet)
Add extra sriracha sauce packet to your order.
Add Extra Mayonnaise
Extra mayonnaise: Add extra mayonnaise to your order.
Add Extra Ketchup
Add extra ketchup to your order.
Add Extra Spicy Mayonnaise
Spicy mayonnaise, typically made with Japanese mayo and sriracha, adds a mild heat to your dish.
Add Extra Bean Sprouts
Add extra bean sprouts to your order.
Add Extra Lime
Add additional lime slices to your order.
Add Extra Jalapeno
Add extra jalapeno slices to your order.
Add Extra Basil
Add extra basil to your order.
Add Extra Lettuce
Extra lettuce: Add additional fresh lettuce to your order.
Add Extra Mint
Add extra mint to your order.
Add Extra Pickled Carrots
Pickled carrots, typically tangy and slightly sweet, to enhance your dish.
Add Extra Cilantro
Add extra cilantro to your order.
Add Extra Pork Knuckles
Pork knuckles typically include tender meat with a mix of skin and cartilage.
Add Extra Vietnamese Pork Ham
Extra Vietnamese pork ham: Slices of traditional Vietnamese ground pork ham, known as nem nuong, typically added to enhance your main dish.
Add Extra Beef Shank
Extra beef shank typically includes tender, slow-cooked cuts of beef shank.
Add Extra Shrimp Paste
Shrimp paste typically includes ground shrimp mixed with spices and seasonings. Often used in Vietnamese cuisine to enhance flavor in various dishes.
Add Extra Fish Sauce
Fish sauce: Typically includes a blend of fermented fish and salt, used as a dipping sauce for spring rolls, grills, and vermicelli.
Add Extra Vegetable Pho Toppings (Broccoli, Zucchini, Mushroom, Carrots, And Tofu)
Broccoli, zucchini, mushrooms, carrots, and tofu typically added to pho.
Chef Papa Vietnamese Kitchen - Extra Add-On
Chef Papa Vietnamese Kitchen - Lunch Special Menu
Lunch Special Set A
Lunch Special Set A: Choice of Fried Spring Rolls (Shrimp & Pork OR Vegetable) 2 Rolls OR Summer Rolls (Shrimp OR Pork) 1 Roll Signature Pho Choice of Thai iced tea OR Vietnamese Iced Coffee
Lunch Special Set B
Lunch Special Set A: Choice of Fried Spring Rolls (Shrimp & Pork OR Vegetable) 2 Rolls OR Summer Rolls (Shrimp OR Pork) 1 Roll Choice of grilled porkchop over rice OR grilled lemongrass chicken over rice Choice of Thai iced tea OR Vietnamese Iced Coffee
Lunch Special Set C
Lunch Special Set A: Choice of Fried Spring Rolls (Shrimp & Pork OR Vegetable) 2 Rolls OR Summer Rolls (Shrimp OR Pork) 1 Roll Classic Banh Mi Sandwich Choice of Thai iced tea OR Vietnamese Iced Coffee