Mint Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Mint Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Berkeley, CA. This casual dining spot offers a vibrant menu filled with authentic Vietnamese flavors, perfect for both lunch and dinner. Start your meal with their acclaimed Crispy Imperial Roll or indulge in the delectable Curry Tofu Roll, packed with flavor and creativity. For soup lovers, the Special Pho and Spicy & Sour Soup showcase the rich culinary tradition of Vietnam.
Vegetarian and vegan diners are well catered for, with options like the Salt & Pepper Tofu and the Vegetable Pho standing out. The ambience is inviting, featuring ample natural light, making it ideal for family gatherings or a casual meal with friends. Customers rave about prompt service and consistently delicious food, from the scrumptious Garlic Noodles to innovative spring rolls. Come experience the blend of delightful dishes and a welcoming atmosphere at Mint Leaf!
Rolls
Crispy Imperial Roll
Stuffed with minced lean pork, carrots, taro and served with traditional vinaigrette.
Crispy Vegetarian Roll
Taro, carrots, mung beans and served with traditional vinaigrette.
Avocado Imperial Spring Roll
Stuffed with crispy vegetarian roll, avocado, lettuce and served with traditional vinaigrette.
Prawn Spring Roll
Poached prawns, vermicelli, lettuce and served with peanut sauce.
Curry Tofu Roll
Curry tofu, jicama, vermicelli, and served with house peanut sauce.
Lemongrass Roll
Choice of grilled pork, beef, chicken, or grilled prawns with pineapple, vermicelli, lettuce, homemade pickled carrots and served with peanut sauce.
Jicama Roll
Shredded jicama, eggs, Chinese sausage, fried shallots, lettuce and served with hoisin sauce.
Mint Leaf Roll
Mango, jicama, grilled beef, lettuce and served with house peanut sauce.
Summer Roll
Breaded coconut prawns, avocado, homemade pickled carrots, vermicelli, lettuce. Served with traditional vinaigrette.
Claypot Mussels
Blue mussels steamed with fresh garlic, white wine and basil.
Grilled Satay
Choice of chicken, beef, pork or tofu served with peanut sauce substitute for prawns for additional charge.
Firecracker Wings
Crispy and spicy chicken wings.
Salt & Pepper Calamari w/String Beans
Lightly battered and served with sweet chili dipping sauce.
Rare Beef Salad
Thinly sliced rare beef served with onions, fried shallots, ginger, crushed peanuts, and jalapeo peppers with traditional vinaigrette.
Salt & Pepper Tofu w/String Beans
Lightly battered and served with sweet chili dipping sauce.
Spicy Veggie Potstickers
Served with balsamic vinaigrette.
Coconut Prawns
Served with sweet chili dipping sauce.
Taste of Mint Leaf
Prawn spring rolls, coconut prawns crispy vermicelli rolls, mango salad.
Sweet Potato Garlic Fries
Topped with crispy minced garlic and served with our house curry dip.
Starters
Soup
Spicy & Sour Soup
Prawns, catfish, tomato, pineapple, okra, jalapeno and bean sprouts in a savory broth.
Special Pho
Rice noodle with rare sliced beef, flank and brisket.
Pho with Beef Ball
Rice noodle with rare sliced beef and beef ball.
Chicken Pho
Chicken noodle soup with shredded breast meat, substitute marinated grilled chicken for additional charge.
Vegetable Pho
Rice noodle with chicken broth tofu and seasonal vegetables.
Seafood Noodle Soup
Egg noodle with prawns, calamari, imitation crab and fish ball.
Bun Bo Hue
Special spicy beef noodle soup with brisket, flank and Vietnamese ham.
Crab Noodle Soup
Vermicelli noodle with tomatoes, tofu and Vietnamese ham.
Hot & Sour Noodle Soup
Rice noodle with catfish, prawns, tomato, pineapple, okra, jalapeno peppers and sprouts.
Wonton Noodle Soup
Wonton stuffed with shrimp and pork. Served with egg noodle.
Rainbow Noodle Salad w/Prawns
Medley of cabbage, jicama, pickled mango, green papaya, onions, peanuts, fried shallots, carrots, basil, cilantro, over vermicelli noodles and vinaigrette
Vietnamese Chicken Salad
Shredded chicken breast, cabbage, carrot, peanuts and fried shallots tossed with vinaigrette.
Tofu Salad
Grilled tofu, cabbage, carrot, peanuts and fried shallots tossed with vinaigrette.
Green Papaya Salad w/Prawns
Topped with basil and peanuts. Served with traditional vinaigrette.
Spicy Basil Chicken Lettuce Cup
Minced spicy basil chicken on a bed of fine vermicelli noodle and lettuce cup.
Mango Salad w/Prawns
Mango, jicama, carrots, peanuts and fried shallots tossed with traditional vinaigrette.
Grilled Beef Steak Salad
Lemongrass beef on a bed of grilled romaine. Topped with peanuts, shallots, caramelized onions and and traditional vinaigrette.
Salad
Noodle
Mint Leaf Special Pad Thai (Spicy)
Spicy. Rice noodles stirred fried with prawns, chicken, tofu, bean sprouts, tomato, green onions, egg and peanuts.
Saigon Vermicelli Bowl
Choice of grilled chicken, beef, pork or tofu topped with crispy imperial roll and peanuts, shallots on a bed of vermicelli noodles, sprouts, lettuce, cucumber with traditional vinaigrette. add or substitution with prawns for additional charge.
Prawn & Scallop Garlic Noodles
Grilled Lemongrass Chicken with Garlic Noodles
Saigon Style Rice Plate
Steamed jasmine rice with choice of grill pork, pork chop, beef, chicken, or tofu with crispy imperial roll. Served with traditional vinaigrette add or substitution with prawns for additional charge.
Clay Pot Paella
Coconut rice topped with chicken, calamari, prawns and seasonal greens.
Pineapple Curry Fried Rice
Rice sauted in curry with egg, chicken, prawns and pineapple.
Rice
Main
Banh Hoi Special Platter
Grilled prawns, chicken, beef, and crushed peanuts on a bed of fine vermicelli noodles. Served with rice paper for wrapping, sprouts, lettuce, and cucumber with traditional vinaigrette.
Grilled Lemongrass Pork Chop
Grilled with lemongrass and house special sauce.
Shaking Beef
Cubes of filet mignon wok-tossed in high heat with onion, and garlic sauce. Served on a sizzling iron skillet.
Seafood & Pumpkin Curry
Prawns, scallop, catfish and calamari with pumpkin stewed in red curry.
Tofu & Eggplant Clay Pot
Braised in coconut caramel sauce.
Seafood in the Clay Pot
Fillet of catfish, prawns, scallop, mussels, calamari, fish balls and shitake mushroom simmered in coconut caramel sauce.
Spicy Lemongrass Chicken
Wok tossed with onions and spicy lemongrass sauce. Served on a sizzling iron skillet.
Tofu & Mushroom Pagoda
Sauteed in vine ripened tomatoes and shitake mushroom over a tower of tofu.
Vegetable Medley
Seasonal vegetables sauteed in our special garlic sauce.
Sweet Potato & Curry Chicken Clay Pot
Boneless chicken, sweet potatoes, potatoes, and carrots stewed in a yellow curry sauce.
Iron Skillet Ginger Prawns
Tiger prawns sauteed with ginger, lemongrass, and sweet onions.
Iron Skillet Lemongrass Tofu & String Beans
Lemongrass tofu stir fried with string beans, onions and garlic sauce over iron skillet crispy garlic noodles.
Fish & Chips
Panko battered catfish fillets served with sweet potato fries and curry dip.
Miso Slaw Sandwich Combo
Choice of fried chicken breast or coconut prawns stuffed with miso slaw, jalapeno, house curry aioli in a French baguette with a side of sweet potato fries.
Sandwich Combo
Choice of grilled chicken, beef, pork, or tofu with pickled carrots and onions, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeno, and house mayo in a French baguette. With an impeial roll and Broth or salad.
Sandwich Only
Choice of grill chicken, beef, pork, or tofu spread with house made mayo, onions, cucumber, cilantro and jalapeos.
Banh Mi Sandwich
Sides
Coconut Rice
Multi-Grain Brown Rice
Jasmine Rice
Small Bowl of Broth
Garlic Noodles
Spicy Garlic String Beans with Shitake Mushroom
Side Imperial Roll (1)
Side Vegetarian Roll (1)
Herb Salad
Steamed Broccoli & Bok Choy
Crispy Cheesecake Roll
Light cheesecake rolled in a flaky pastry topped with sliced banana, caramel and crushed peanuts.
Chocolate Lava Cake
Warm chocolate filled with dark chocolate truffle center served with vanilla ice cream.
Fried Ice Cream
Fried Banana
Served with caramel sauce, crushed roasted peanuts, and vanilla ice cream.
Single Scoop Ice Cream Vanilla
Single Scoop Ice Cream Green Tea
Custard Bread Pudding
Dessert
Smoothies
Opium Coffee
vietnamese drip coffee, ghiradelli cocoa, condensed milk, torani coffee syrup
Minty Lychee
lychee, condensed milk, mint
Strawberry Bliss
orange juice, strawberry, banana
The Hulk
orange juice, mango, banana, spinach
Funky Monkey
ghiradelli cocoa, banana, oreo, peanut butter
Coconut Cream
young coconut water & meat, condensed milk
Avocado Delight
avocado, condensed milk
Yellow Crush
orange juice, mango, banana
Tropical
pineapple, orange, basil
Dynamo
carrot, apple, ginger
Red Alert
red beet, grapefruit, carrot
Paradise
pineapple, apple, ginger
Refresher
cucumber, apple, mint
Jolly Rancher
watermelon, apple
Strawberry Citrus
strawberry, orange, apple
Fresh Juices
Beverages
Ginger Lemonade (16oz)
our restaurant favorite made with cold-pressed ginger juice
Thai Iced Tea (16oz)
sweet black tea with half & half
Vietnamese Drip Coffee
strong drip coffee sweetened with condensed milk
Peach Iced Tea (20oz)
house made peach infused black tea