Garlic and Chives Menu
Garlic and Chives, an Asian Fusion Vietnamese restaurant in Garden Grove, CA, offers a delightful dining experience with vegan options and a welcoming atmosphere. Customers rave about the honey walnut shrimp, flavorful ginger lobster, and generously portioned dishes. The attentive service, bilingual staff, and elegant decor enhance the upscale dining experience. Prices are reasonable, making it a great choice for a classy meal out. The crispy steamed rice and pork belly dishes receive high praise for their nostalgic flavors and care in preparation. With a diverse menu, exceptional service, and cozy ambiance, Garlic and Chives is a must-visit for those seeking a memorable dining experience. Don't miss out on their renowned garlic noodles and other delicious offerings.
Beverages - Soda
Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
Coconut Juice With Pulp
Avocado Shake With Chocolate
Strawberry / Soursop (Mang Cau) Mango / Pineapple / Taro Smoothies
Passion Fruit / Lychee Slush
Passion Fruit / Lychee Tea
Rau Ma (Pennyworth Juice)
Rau Ma Dau Xanh
Surong Sam Hot E
Bo Dam Sau Rieng
Smashed Avocado with Durian
Sua Dau Nanh (Soybean Milk)
Thai Tea
Milk Tea
Cafe Sua Da (Coffee)
Cafe Den Da (Coffee)
Soda Chanh Muoi
Soda Lemonade (Soda Chanh)
Soda Xi Muoi
Coke, Diet Coke, UP, Root Beer
Bottled Water
Saigon Beer
Red Or White House Wines By The Glass
Beers - Wines
Imported Beers
Heineken
Heineken Light
Corona
Corona Light
Budweiser
Budweiser Light
Domestic Beers (Reg / Light)
Appetizers
Spicy Garlic Toothpick Lamb
Small pieces of lamb marinated in garlic and house seasonings deep fried
Holy Crunchy Chicken Wings
Heavenly crispy fried chicken wings with sweet and spicy sauce topped with fried garlic chips
Crunchy Garlic Butter Chicken Wings
Crispy chicken wings tossed in garlic butter and topped with crispy garlic
Authentic Crispy Vietnamese Eggrolls ()
Gulf shrimp, pork shoulder, glass noodle, roasted peanuts wrapped in Vietnamese rice pepper
Roasted Quail Tossed In Garlic Butter
Deep Fried Salmon Belly
Salmon belly battered in garlic seasoning and fried crisp. Served with house special sauce
Sweet Potato Garlic Fries
Baked Corn Cheese
Baked corn served on a hot skillet topped with mozzarella
Corn With Dried Shrimp
Sauteed corn in house special seasonings topped with dried shrimp
Salmon Belly Rolls ( Rolls)
Salmon Belly, mint, vermicelli, cucumber, rolled in rice paper and served with tamarind sauce
Fresh Spring Rolls ( Rolls)
Gulf shrimp, pork, mint, vermicelli, chives, served with Chef's peanut sauce
Vegetarian Spring Rolls ( Rolls)
Tofu, cabbage, mint rolled in rice paper and served with peanut sauce
Grilled Pork Spring Rolls ( Rolls)
Grilled pork, fresh lettuce & herbs, cucumber,vermicelli, chives rolled in rice paper, served with house special fish sauce
Wraps & Rolls
Salad
Lotus Root Salad
Lotus Root Salad with pork, shrimp, onions, peanuts, carrots, cucumber, and celery
Thai Calamari Salad
Calamari with sliced papaya, mango, onion, mints, string beans, peanuts and shallots tossed in house special fish sauce vinaigrette
Thai Beef Salad
Filet Mignon marinated in Thai spices and grilled served on top of greens, roasted brown rice, cucumber, celery, onion, tomatoes, peanuts and Thai dressing
Lime Beef Tenderloin Salad
Beef tenderloin marinated in lime juice, mint, onion, chili, and peanuts
Chicken Salad
Chicken salad with shredded cabbage, peanuts, shallots and herbs and house special dressing
Goi Be Thui
Fresh Red Snapper Sashimi Salad
Fresh Red Snapper sashimi, fresh herbs, banana blossom, peanuts, shallots, and onions served with soy sauce and wasabi
Rice Paper Thin Salad
Fresh Julienne mango, fresh herbs, peanuts served with house special fish sauce
Pomelo Salad
Grapefruit, gulf shrimp, pork, banana blossom, carrots, onion, mint, peanuts, and tossed with special vinaigrette
Green Papaya Beef Jerky Salad
Shredded green papaya, beef jerky and liver jerky tossed with house special soy vinaigrette topped with sriracha chili
Beef Ong Choy Salad
Stir fry ong choy with beef, fresh, herbs, and onions
Ahi Poke Salad
Sesame marinated tuna on a bed of field greens and wasabi dressing
Baby Clam Salad
Baby clams, cabbages, banana blossom, fresh herbs, peanuts, shallots, and tossed in house special soy vinaigrette
Kristin's Famous Roasted Garlic Crab - Seasonal
Cracked Dungeness Crab with garlic chips & chives
Spicy Crab In Tamarind Sauce - Seasonal
Kristin's delicious crab sauteed in tamarind sauce and topped with garlic chips and chives
Grilled Calamari With Spicy Thai Sauce
Deep Fried Calamari
Stir Fried Ong Choy W/ Sea Snails
Stir Fried Ong Choy W/ Sea Snails & Pork Belly
Combination Seafood Steamed In Lemongrass
Includes Squid, Clams, and Shrimp
Salt & Pepper Crusted Shrimp
Spicy Baby Clams With Crunchy Rice Chips
Stir fried baby clams, herbs, chili, peanuts, and roasted sesame seeds and served with rice crackers
Large Shrimp Skewered And Grilled
Topped with Garlic Butter and Chives
Grilled Scallop W/ Masago Roe
Blood Clams
Grilled blood clams topped with garlic and chives
Fresh Clams Sauteed With Basil Sauce
Baked Clams With Garlic & Chives
Steamed Clams In Lemongrass
Fried Stuffed Sea Snails
Sea Snails and pork meat stuffed in sea snail shell and served with ginger fish sauce
Chili Lemongrass Sea Snail
Steamed chili lemongrass sea snails and pork meat stuffed in shell and served with ginger fish sauce
Coconut Sea Snails
Sea Snail cooked in coconut curry sauce
Sea Snail Steamed In Lemongrass Soup
Sea Snails
Sauteed in Choice of: Garlic Butter Sauce or Sweet Tamarind Sauce
Seafood
Entrees
Shaking Filet Mignon W/ Whole Garlic
Filet Mignon, Hot Sausages, Pate, Egg
served in Skillet w/ Bread or Rice
Grilled Seabass W/ Garlic Butter
Served with Garlic Noodles and Side Salad
Pork Chop, Egg, & Garlic Fries On Skillet
Chicken Curry
Served with Bread or Noodles
Goat Curry
Served with Bread or Noodles
Goat Stew
Served with Noodles
Com Ga Hainam Hainan Chicken
Boiled chicken served with yellow rice and ginger fish sauce
Stir Fried Glass Noodles W/ Crab & Shrimp
Charbroiled Colossal Black Tiger Shrimp
Grilled Tiger Shrimp served with house special garlic noodles and tossed in garlic butter
Fried Rice With Shrimp
Flied Rice With Salted Fish
Combination Fried Rice
Boiled Pork And Deep Fried Tofu
Vermicelli noodles with pork and tofu. Served with herbs and house special shrimp paste sauce
Bun Dau Long Heo
Vermicelli noodles with pork intestines. Served with herbs and house special shrimp paste sauce
Grilled Turmeric Fish With Dill Served On The Skillet W/ Vermicelli
Vermicelli noodles served with turmeric fish and served on a skillet. Served with herbs and house special shrimp paste sauce
Combination Gourmet Pan-Fried / Soft Chowfun
Fresh noodles slowly pan fried and topped with shrimp, beef, calamari, fish, vegetables, and a hearty sauce
Crunchy Pan-Fried / Soft Chowfun With Seafood
Fresh noodles slowly pan fried and topped with seafood, vegetables, and a hearty sauce
Crunchy Pan-Fried / Soft Chowfun With Beef
Fresh noodles slowly pan fried and topped beef, vegetables, and a hearty sauce
Hanoi Style Vermicelli With Grilled Pork
Served with herbs and house special fish sauce
Vermicelli With Sauteed / Grilled Beef
Served with herbs and house special fish sauce
Grilled Marinated Pork W/ Vermicelli & Fresh Herbs
Served with herbs and house special fish sauces
Tom Yom Hot Pot
Seafood mix served with noodles and vegetables
Lobster Seafood Hot Pot
Lobster and Seafood served with noodles and vegetable
Fish Head In Banana Blossoms Hot Pot
Fish head simmered in broth with banana blossoms and served with napa cabbage and noodles
Szechwan Chili Hot Pot
Seafood and beef mix and served with noodles and vegetables
Goat Hot Pot
Goat meat simmered in broth, tofu, mushrooms, and served with napa cabbage and noodles
Lau Ca Seabass
Hot Pots
Soups
Famous Central Vietnam Spicy Noodles
Tender beef shank, pork hocks, pork paste, thick rice noodles in a spicy and flavorful central Vietnam style soup
Canh Cai Chua Suon / Bo
Fish Noodles Soup
Crab Noodle Soup
Canh Bun
Tom Taro Soup
Sliced Fish With Tofu Pudding In Hot Sauce
Viet Sour Soup W/ Vegetables
choice of: Fish or Shrimp
Salmon W/ House Special Sauce
Crispy rice with fried salmon and house special fish sauce
Fried Chili Lemongrass Salmon
Crispy rice with fried lemongrass salmon and served with house special fish sauce
Caramelized Catfish
Crispy rice with caramelized catfish served in a clay pot
Candied Salmon Belly
Salmon Belly caramelized in coconut water and fish sauce. Served in claypot with rice and pickled mustard greens
Caramelized Peppered Pork Belly
Caramelized peppered pork belly served in claypot with pickled mustard greens
Caramelized Spare Ribs
Crispy rice with caramelized spare ribs sauteed in bell peppers, onions and garlic
Grilled Chili Lemongrass Pork Ribs
Crispy rice with pork ribs marinated in chili and lemongrass
Rotisserie Chicken
Crispy rice with rotisserie chicken marinated in house seasonings and served in a clay pot
Sweet Rice With Grilled Chicken, Sausages, & Fried Eggs
Sweet coconut rice topped with shredded pork sweet Chinese sausage, and over easy egg
Clay Pots
Rice Porridge
Rice Porridge With Chicken
Rice Porridge With Pork Intestines
Rice Porridge
topped with cooked pork blood, cilantro, fresh ginger, scallion
Rice Porridge With Minced Pork & Salted Egg
Combination Rice Porridge
Fish, Shrimp, and Calamari
Stir Fried Green Beans With Garlic
Stir Fried Ong Choy With Garlic
Spinach Sauteed With Whole Garlic
Stir Fried Bok Choy W/ Garlic
Fried Soft Tofu Topped W/ Garlic & Chives
Deep fried tofu topped with garlic and chives and served with house special fish sauce on the side
