Café Nhan Menu

Café Nhan at 1606 W Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, serves comforting Vietnamese cooking with a focused menu of pho, spicy noodle soups, bánh mì, rice plates, vermicelli bowls, fresh rolls, fried appetizers, and vegetarian dishes. Drinks include Thai tea, fresh limeade, Vietnamese iced and hot coffee, coconut water, iced tea, and soft drinks. Bun Bo Hue Dac Biet is the clear house specialty, while Pho Dac Biet, Nhan’s Wings, Short Rib Pho, Banh Mi Thit Ba Chi, and Lemongrass BBQ Chicken are popular customer favorites.

Current prices remain approachable, with bánh mì around $8-$12, rice dishes about $13-$14, and most noodle soups around $14-$19. Generous portions, aromatic broths, fresh herbs, crisp vegetables, tender meats, and bright sauces provide excellent value and a balance of savory, spicy, tangy, smoky, and refreshing flavors.

Vegetarian choices include Tofu Noodle, Tofu Rice, Tofu Pho, Banh Mi Tofu, and vegetarian fresh rolls. Many soups can also be made gluten-free with modifications, although allergies should always be confirmed directly. Kid Pho provides a child-friendly choice. Opening at 10 a.m., Café Nhan works well for late breakfast or brunch, lunch, early dinner, takeaway, family meals, and casual small-group dining.

Menu Highlights

Bun Bo Hue Dac Biet – $16.95
Beef brisket, pork components, and traditional accompaniments sit in an aromatic spicy lemongrass broth. Deep savory flavor and fragrant heat make it Café Nhan’s defining specialty.

Pho Dac Biet – $16.50
Round-eye steak, brisket, beef meatballs, and tendon combine with rice noodles in a fragrant beef broth. Its generous mix of meats makes it one of the strongest choices for pho lovers.

Short Rib Pho – $18.95
Tender short rib adds extra richness and substantial texture to the restaurant’s comforting pho broth. It stands out as one of the premium and frequently praised noodle soups.

Nhan’s Wings – around $13.50
Chicken wings are fried until crisp and juicy, then finished with the restaurant’s bold house seasoning. Their crunchy texture has made them one of Café Nhan’s most talked-about non-noodle dishes.

Banh Mi Op La Dac Biet – $12
House meats are paired with two sunny-side-up eggs and served with bread. Rich yolk, savory meats, and crisp bread make this a particularly hearty bánh mì-style meal.

Banh Mi Thit Ba Chi – $8
House-special pork belly fills a crisp Vietnamese-style hoagie for a rich combination of juicy meat and crunchy bread. It remains one of the restaurant’s frequently mentioned favorites.

Tofu Noodle – $14
Stir-fried tofu is served over rice noodles with mixed vegetables for a fresh, satisfying meat-free meal. Crisp vegetables and tender tofu make it one of the strongest vegetarian options.