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Green Bamboo Vietnamese Restaurant grew from its founders' long connection with Nelson and their wish to introduce the city to Vietnamese food and culture. The kitchen is led by Vietnamese chef The Anh Phan, whose experience in the cuisine spans 20 years. The restaurant's bamboo name points back to an everyday material with a deep place in Vietnamese life, giving the Hardy Street dining room a cultural reference that goes beyond decoration.

Freshness is central to the cooking approach. Green Bamboo describes dishes made from scratch with local vegetables and produce, favouring food that is light rather than heavy with oil or sugar. Condiments at the table let diners sharpen the heat to their own preference, so the kitchen's subtler base flavours are not overwhelmed before the plate arrives.

The menu's most recognisable touchstones cover several ways of eating Vietnamese food. A steaming bowl of pho brings noodles and broth together in a complete meal, while fresh spring rolls offer a cooler contrast. Banh mi shifts the experience into a handheld bread format, making it particularly well suited to lunch at this central Nelson address.

Seven-day service covers both lunch and dinner, so a bowl of pho can be a midday destination just as readily as the centre of an evening meal. Plant-based diners can choose from vegetarian and vegan food, and gluten-free selections are available as well. That breadth allows a mixed group to explore spring rolls, banh mi and other Vietnamese flavours without pushing one person's dietary needs to the edge of the order.

Address: 126 Hardy Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand

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Green Bamboo Vietnamese Menu

Sharing Starters

Choose Mild – Medium – Hot for all dishes. Gluten Free (G), Gluten Free Available (GA), Dairy Free (D), Dairy Free Available (DA), Steamed Rice (R), Vegan (V).

Fresh Spring Rolls (2 Rolls) / Gỏi Cuốn
Vegetarian $12 / Prawn & Pork $12

A mixture of lettuce, cucumber, herbs, coriander, rice vermicelli… Wrapped in rice paper, served with homemade dipping sauce, hoisin sauce. ~Best enjoy with your hand~ (GA, D)

Grilled Dumplings / Há Cảo
4pcs $16

Pork mince, prawn meat, sesame, onion… Homemade soy sauce with mixed coriander. (D)

Crispy Spring Rolls / Chả Giò
2 rolls $12

Pork mince, prawn meat, onion, carrot, mushroom… Served with homemade dipping sauce. (G, D)

Passion fruit & Ginger Chicken Nibbles / Cánh Gà Chanh Dây
5pcs $16

Deep fried free range chicken nibbles, hoisin sauce, lime juice… Served with mixed coriander. (D)

Lemongrass Chicken Skewers / Gà Xiên Nướng
3 skewers $16

Grilled lemongrass marinade chicken thigh… Served with homemade dipping sauce. (G, D)

Crispy Squids / Mực Chiên Giòn
12pcs $19

Homemade saté, homemade soy sauce, mixed coriander… (G, D)

Salads

Choose Mild – Medium – Hot for all dishes. Gluten Free (G), Gluten Free Available (GA), Dairy Free (D), Dairy Free Available (DA), Steamed Rice (R), Vegan (V).

Mango Salad / Gỏi Xoài
Chicken $29 / King Prawn $32

Grilled lemongrass King Prawn cutlets/ Chicken thigh, seasonal salad, carrot, bean sprouts, sesame, herbs, mint, coriander,… (G, D)

Vegetarian Dishes

Choose Mild – Medium – Hot for all dishes. Gluten Free (G), Gluten Free Available (GA), Dairy Free (D), Dairy Free Available (DA), Steamed Rice (R), Vegan (V).

Lemongrass Tofu / Đậu Xào Sả
$29

Capsicum, seasonal vegetables, ginger, onion,… Served with steamed rice. (GA, D, V, R)

Yellow Curry Tofu / Đậu Cà Ri
$29

Capsicum, carrot, pineapple, onion,… Served with steamed rice. (GA, D, V, R)

Eggplant Tofu / Đậu Xào Cà Tím
$29

Tomato, onion, herbs, mint, coriander,… Served with steamed rice. (GA, D, V, R)

Old Quarter Favourites

Choose Mild – Medium – Hot for all dishes. Gluten Free (G), Gluten Free Available (GA), Dairy Free (D), Dairy Free Available (DA), Steamed Rice (R), Vegan (V).

Phở / Noodle Soup
Chicken / Spicy Ck $24.50 / Rare Beef / Spicy Beef $27.50

Tender beef rump or free range chicken breast on a bed of rice noodles with 6 hour slow cooked broth, bean sprouts, onion, spring onion, coriander,… ~ Chilli & lemon on side ~ (D)

Vietnamese Crispy Pancake / Bánh Xèo
Vegetarian $28 / Prawn & Pork $31

Pork, prawn, onion, bean sprouts,… Served with homemade dipping sauce. (D)

Braised Pork Belly / Thịt Kho Tàu
$37

Twice cooked roasted pork belly, ginger, onion, seasonal vegetables,… (D, R)

Pork Pork Noodles / Bún Thịt Nướng
Pork $29 / Beef $32

Grilled lemongrass pork ribeye or tender beef rump, crispy spring rolls, mix of seasonal salad, herbs, mint, coriander,… Served with rice vermicelli & homemade dipping sauce. (G, D)

Main Plates

Choose Mild – Medium – Hot for all dishes. Gluten Free (G), Gluten Free Available (GA), Dairy Free (D), Dairy Free Available (DA), Steamed Rice (R), Vegan (V). Extra: Rice 5, Noodles 5.

Stir-Fried Rice Noodles / Mi Xào
Vegetarian $27 / Chicken / Pork $27 / Prawn $31

Egg, carrot, tamarind sauce, onion, bean sprouts,… (GA, D)

Stir-Fried Rice / Cơm Chiên
Vegetarian $27 / Chicken / Pork $27 / Prawn $31

Egg, green bean, carrot, broccoli,… (GA, D)

Sweet & Sour Roasted Pork Belly / Heo Chua Ngọt
$35

Capsicum, carrot, pineapple, seasonal vegetables, ginger, garlic,… (GA, D, R)

Wok Tossed Chicken / Gà Xào Sả
$32

Lemongrass, free range chicken breast, seasonal vegetables, onion, garlic,… (GA, D, R)

Green Bamboo Chicken Curry / Gà Cà Ri
$32

Jungle coconut curry, pineapple, carrot, seasonal vegetables,… (GA, D, R)

Five Spice Chicken / Gà Ngũ Vị Hương
$34

Grilled five spice free range chicken breast, green bean, ginger, mustard, sesame,… (G, R)

Shaking Beef / Bò Lúc Lắc
$38

Tender beef rump, capsicum, pineapple, carrot, seasonal vegetables,… (GA, D, R)

Imperial Prawn / Tôm Hoàng Đế
$36

Saté king prawns, XO sauce, ginger, seasonal vegetables, herbs, mint, coriander,… (GA, D, R)

Grandma’s Lamb Green Curry / Cà Ri Bà Ngoại
$38

Slow cooked lamb leg, ginger, seasonal vegetables, kaffir lime leaves,… (R)

Beef Cheek Red Curry / Cà Ri Bò
$38

Slow cooked beef cheek, ginger, onion, oyster sauce,… (R)

Galangal Seafood Curry / Cà Ri Riềng Hải Sản
$38

Grilled Fish of the day and prawns, seasonal vegetables, tomato, mixed coriander,… (GF, DA, R)

Lunch – Noodles

Choose Mild – Medium – Hot for all dishes. Gluten Free (G), Gluten Free Available (GA), Dairy Free (D), Dairy Free Available (DA), Steamed Rice (R), Vegan (V).

Stir-fried Rice Noodles / Mì Xào
Chicken / Pork $23.50 / Beef / Prawn $27

Carrot, onion, bean sprouts, tamarind,… (GA, DA)

Stir-fried Glass Noodles / Miến Xào
Chicken / Pork $23.50 / Beef / Prawn $27

Carrot, capsicum, onion, bean sprouts,… (GA, DA)

Pork Pork Noodles / Bún Thịt Nướng
Pork $25 / Beef $27

Grilled lemongrass pork, rib or tender beef rump, crispy spring rolls, mix of seasonal salad, herbs, mint, coriander, rice vermicelli, homemade dipping sauce,… (G, DA)

Phở / Noodle Soup
Chicken / Spicy Ck $23.50 / Beef / Spicy Beef $25.50

Tender beef rump or free range chicken breast on a bed rice noodles with 6 hour slow cooked broth, bean sprouts, onion, spring onion, coriander,… ~ Chilli & lemon on side ~ (G, DA)

Lunch – Rice

Choose Mild – Medium – Hot for all dishes. Gluten Free (G), Gluten Free Available (GA), Dairy Free (D), Dairy Free Available (DA), Steamed Rice (R), Vegan (V).

Stir-Fried Rice / Cơm Chiên
Chicken / Pork $23.50 / Curry Chicken / Pork $23.50

Seasonal vegetables, egg, onion,… (GA, D)

Hoisin Fried Chicken / Pork / Cơm Gà Sốt Hoisin
$23.50

Mix of seasonal salad, steamed rice,… (G, DA)

Grilled Lemongrass Chicken / Pork / Cơm Gà Nướng Sả
$23.50

Chicken thigh / pork shoulder, mix of seasonal salad, steamed rice,… (GA, DA)

Chicken / Pork Satay / Cơm Gà Sa Tay
$23.50

Peanut, coconut cream, lime juice, steamed rice,… (GA, DA)

Sweet & Sour Roasted Pork Belly / Cơm Thịt Chua Ngọt
$26.50

Capsicum, pineapple, carrot, onion, steamed rice,… (GA, DA)

Wok Tossed Chicken / Pork Curry / Cơm Gà Cà Ri
$23.50

Seasonal vegetables, onion, carrot, steamed rice,… (GA, DA)

Lunch – Vegetarian & Vegan / ĐỒ CHAY

Choose Mild – Medium – Hot for all dishes. Gluten Free (G), Gluten Free Available (GA), Dairy Free (D), Dairy Free Available (DA), Steamed Rice (R), Vegan (V). Extra: Rice 5, Noodles 5.

Salad / Gỏi Chay
$23.50

Fried tofu, mix of seasonal salad, sesame, herbs, mint, coriander,… (VA)

Stir-Fried Rice Noodles / Mì Xào
$23.50

Egg, carrot, tamarind sauce, onion, bean sprouts,… (GA, D)

Stir Fried Rice / Cơm Chiên
$23.50

Broccoli, carrot, green bean, tofu, egg,… (GA, D, VA)

Lemongrass Tofu / Đậu Xào Sả
$23.50

Seasonal vegetables, onion, ginger, steamed rice,… (GA, D, VA)

Green Bamboo Tofu Curry / Đậu Cà Ri
$23.50

Seasonal vegetables, carrot, onion, capsicum, steamed rice,… (GA, DA, VA)

Eggplant Tofu / Đậu Xào Cà Tím
$24

Tomato, onion, spring onion, steamed rice,… (GA, D, VA)

Sodas

All Coke
$5
Sprite
$5
Bundaberg Ginger Beer
$6
Bundaberg Lemon Lime & Bitters
$6

Juice & Water

Orange, Apple, Pineapple, Mango or Tomato
$6
Middle Earth Sparkling Water 500mL
$8

Tea (per pot)

Green Tea
$5
Jasmine Tea
$5
Vietnamese Tea
$5

White Wine

Kahurangi Sauvignon Blanc
Glass $12 / Bottle $50

(Nelson)

Seifried Riesling
Glass $12 / Bottle $48

(Nelson)

Blackenbrook Pinot Gris
Glass $12 / Bottle $50

(Nelson)

Blackenbrook Chardonnay
Glass $13 / Bottle $52

(Nelson)

Red Wine

Sophie's Kiss Rosé
Glass $12 / Bottle $48

(Nelson)

Brightwater Nelson Pinot Noir
Glass $12 / Bottle $52

(Nelson)

Alpha Domus Merlot
Glass $12 / Bottle $52

(Hawkes Bay)

Jim Barry Cabernet Sauvignon
Glass $13 / Bottle $54

(Australia)

Villain & Vixen Barossa Shiraz
Glass $13 / Bottle $54

(South Australia)

Bottled/Canned Beer

Sài Gòn 4.9%
$10

(Vietnam)

Heineken 5.0%
$9
Tiger 5.0%
$9
Stoke Pilsner 4.8%
$9
Stoke Dark 4.5%
$9

Bottled Cider

Rochdale Apple
$9
Rochdale Pear
$9

Cocktails

Star Passion
Non-Alcoholic $12 / $16

Vodka, Vanilla, Passionfruit, Pineapple, Lemon. Fruity, sweet and sour, enhances the notes of vanilla.

Cinnamon Crusted Gimlet
$16

Gin, Lime, Sugar, Cinnamon Rim. A cinnamon sugar edge, to the classic Gimlet base.

LG & T
Non-Alcoholic $12 / $18

Gin, Lemongrass, Lemon, Tonic Water. Traditional bitter tonic with, Lemongrass all over.

Freshly Minted Mule
$18

Vodka, Mint, Lime, Ginger Beer. Mint and ginger spice, with a lime tang. Refreshing and easy drinking.

Coriander Tickle
Non-Alcoholic $12 / $18

White Rum, Coriander, Pineapple, Lime, Bitters. Not a punch, but a tickle. Soft coriander with classic pineapple.

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