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
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
Pork mince, prawn meat, sesame, onion… Homemade soy sauce with mixed coriander. (D)
Crispy Spring Rolls / Chả Giò
Pork mince, prawn meat, onion, carrot, mushroom… Served with homemade dipping sauce. (G, D)
Passion fruit & Ginger Chicken Nibbles / Cánh Gà Chanh Dây
Deep fried free range chicken nibbles, hoisin sauce, lime juice… Served with mixed coriander. (D)
Lemongrass Chicken Skewers / Gà Xiên Nướng
Grilled lemongrass marinade chicken thigh… Served with homemade dipping sauce. (G, D)
Crispy Squids / Mực Chiên Giòn
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
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
Capsicum, seasonal vegetables, ginger, onion,… Served with steamed rice. (GA, D, V, R)
Yellow Curry Tofu / Đậu Cà Ri
Capsicum, carrot, pineapple, onion,… Served with steamed rice. (GA, D, V, R)
Eggplant Tofu / Đậu Xào Cà Tím
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
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
Pork, prawn, onion, bean sprouts,… Served with homemade dipping sauce. (D)
Braised Pork Belly / Thịt Kho Tàu
Twice cooked roasted pork belly, ginger, onion, seasonal vegetables,… (D, R)
Pork Pork Noodles / Bún Thịt Nướng
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
Egg, carrot, tamarind sauce, onion, bean sprouts,… (GA, D)
Stir-Fried Rice / Cơm Chiên
Egg, green bean, carrot, broccoli,… (GA, D)
Sweet & Sour Roasted Pork Belly / Heo Chua Ngọt
Capsicum, carrot, pineapple, seasonal vegetables, ginger, garlic,… (GA, D, R)
Wok Tossed Chicken / Gà Xào Sả
Lemongrass, free range chicken breast, seasonal vegetables, onion, garlic,… (GA, D, R)
Green Bamboo Chicken Curry / Gà Cà Ri
Jungle coconut curry, pineapple, carrot, seasonal vegetables,… (GA, D, R)
Five Spice Chicken / Gà Ngũ Vị Hương
Grilled five spice free range chicken breast, green bean, ginger, mustard, sesame,… (G, R)
Shaking Beef / Bò Lúc Lắc
Tender beef rump, capsicum, pineapple, carrot, seasonal vegetables,… (GA, D, R)
Imperial Prawn / Tôm Hoàng Đế
Saté king prawns, XO sauce, ginger, seasonal vegetables, herbs, mint, coriander,… (GA, D, R)
Grandma’s Lamb Green Curry / Cà Ri Bà Ngoại
Slow cooked lamb leg, ginger, seasonal vegetables, kaffir lime leaves,… (R)
Beef Cheek Red Curry / Cà Ri Bò
Slow cooked beef cheek, ginger, onion, oyster sauce,… (R)
Galangal Seafood Curry / Cà Ri Riềng Hải Sản
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
Carrot, onion, bean sprouts, tamarind,… (GA, DA)
Stir-fried Glass Noodles / Miến Xào
Carrot, capsicum, onion, bean sprouts,… (GA, DA)
Pork Pork Noodles / Bún Thịt Nướng
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
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
Seasonal vegetables, egg, onion,… (GA, D)
Hoisin Fried Chicken / Pork / Cơm Gà Sốt Hoisin
Mix of seasonal salad, steamed rice,… (G, DA)
Grilled Lemongrass Chicken / Pork / Cơm Gà Nướng Sả
Chicken thigh / pork shoulder, mix of seasonal salad, steamed rice,… (GA, DA)
Chicken / Pork Satay / Cơm Gà Sa Tay
Peanut, coconut cream, lime juice, steamed rice,… (GA, DA)
Sweet & Sour Roasted Pork Belly / Cơm Thịt Chua Ngọt
Capsicum, pineapple, carrot, onion, steamed rice,… (GA, DA)
Wok Tossed Chicken / Pork Curry / Cơm Gà Cà Ri
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
Fried tofu, mix of seasonal salad, sesame, herbs, mint, coriander,… (VA)
Stir-Fried Rice Noodles / Mì Xào
Egg, carrot, tamarind sauce, onion, bean sprouts,… (GA, D)
Stir Fried Rice / Cơm Chiên
Broccoli, carrot, green bean, tofu, egg,… (GA, D, VA)
Lemongrass Tofu / Đậu Xào Sả
Seasonal vegetables, onion, ginger, steamed rice,… (GA, D, VA)
Green Bamboo Tofu Curry / Đậu Cà Ri
Seasonal vegetables, carrot, onion, capsicum, steamed rice,… (GA, DA, VA)
Eggplant Tofu / Đậu Xào Cà Tím
Tomato, onion, spring onion, steamed rice,… (GA, D, VA)
Sodas
All Coke
Sprite
Bundaberg Ginger Beer
Bundaberg Lemon Lime & Bitters
Juice & Water
Orange, Apple, Pineapple, Mango or Tomato
Middle Earth Sparkling Water 500mL
Tea (per pot)
Green Tea
Jasmine Tea
Vietnamese Tea
White Wine
Kahurangi Sauvignon Blanc
(Nelson)
Seifried Riesling
(Nelson)
Blackenbrook Pinot Gris
(Nelson)
Blackenbrook Chardonnay
(Nelson)
Red Wine
Sophie's Kiss Rosé
(Nelson)
Brightwater Nelson Pinot Noir
(Nelson)
Alpha Domus Merlot
(Hawkes Bay)
Jim Barry Cabernet Sauvignon
(Australia)
Villain & Vixen Barossa Shiraz
(South Australia)
Bottled/Canned Beer
Sài Gòn 4.9%
(Vietnam)
Heineken 5.0%
Tiger 5.0%
Stoke Pilsner 4.8%
Stoke Dark 4.5%
Bottled Cider
Rochdale Apple
Rochdale Pear
Cocktails
Star Passion
Vodka, Vanilla, Passionfruit, Pineapple, Lemon. Fruity, sweet and sour, enhances the notes of vanilla.
Cinnamon Crusted Gimlet
Gin, Lime, Sugar, Cinnamon Rim. A cinnamon sugar edge, to the classic Gimlet base.
LG & T
Gin, Lemongrass, Lemon, Tonic Water. Traditional bitter tonic with, Lemongrass all over.
Freshly Minted Mule
Vodka, Mint, Lime, Ginger Beer. Mint and ginger spice, with a lime tang. Refreshing and easy drinking.
Coriander Tickle
White Rum, Coriander, Pineapple, Lime, Bitters. Not a punch, but a tickle. Soft coriander with classic pineapple.
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