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    The Asian Bistro

    414 University Ave

    San Diego, CA 92103


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    • DRUNKEN NOODLES

      OUR MOST POPULAR WIDE RICE NOODLES WOK FRIED IN A MIXTURE OF GARLIC, ONION, EGG, BELL PEPPERS & BASIL. CAN BE V|VEG|GF
    • PANANG CURRY

      BELL PEPPERS, CARROTS AND OUR PANANG CURRY SAUCE CAN BE V|VEG|GF
    • FRESH SPRING ROLLS

      FRESH SPRING VEGGIE ROLLS WITH PEANUT DIP V|VEG|GF
      $10.45+

    FOOD

    APPETIZERS

    • GARLIC EDAMAME

      STEAMED SOYBEANS WITH HOUSE GARLIC SAUCE CAN BE V|VEG|GF
      $9.45
    • EDAMAME

      STEAMED SOYBEANS V|VEG|GF
      $6.95
    • FRESH SPRING ROLLS

      FRESH SPRING VEGGIE ROLLS WITH PEANUT DIP V|VEG|GF
      $10.45+
    • GARLIC GREEN BEAN

      FLASH FRIED GREEN BEANS WITH HOUSE GARLIC SAUCE CAN BE V|VEG|GF
      $9.45
    • CRISPY ROLLS

      CRISPY FRIED VEGGIE EGG ROLLS WITH OUR HOUSE MADE PLUM SAUCE (4 PCS) V|VEG
      $10.45
    • SHRIMP SKEWERS

      $11.45
    • SATAY

      CHOICE OF CHICKEN, VEGAN CHICKEN OR TOFU THAI MARINATED SKEWERS SERVED WITH PEANUT DIP CAN BE V|VEG
      $10.45+
    • CHEESY WONTON

      CRISPY FRIED WONTON STUFFED WITH WATER CHESTNUT AND CREAM CHEESE, SERVED WITH OUR HOUSE MADE PLUM SAUCE (5 PCS) VEG
      $11.45
    • HOUSE FRIED CHICKEN

      CHICKEN THIGHS MARINATED WITH GARLIC PEPPER THEN FRIED TO PERFECTION. SERVED WITH HOUSE SWEET CHILI SAUCE GF
      $7.95+
    • CHICKEN WINGS

      CRISPY FRIED WINGS WITH YOUR CHOICE OF SAUCES; MOTHER CHILI / SAIGON / THAI (5PCS)
      $12.95
    • BULGOGI GYOZA

      $10.45
    • GYOZA

      VEGETABLE, CHICKEN OR PORK POT STICKERS, CRISPY FRIED AND SERVED WITH SOY VINAIGRETTE (5 PCS)
      $9.45
    • E-SARN SAUSAGE

      OUR YUMMY HOME MADE E-SARN STYLE SAUSAGE MADE WITH GROUND PORK IN A MIXTURE OF GINGER, GALANGAL, LEMON GRASS, CHILI AND HERB. SERVED WITH STICKY RICE, FRESH GINGER, FRESH LIME, FRESH SERRANO CHILI AND PEANUTS GF
      $11.45
    • APP EGG FRIED RICE

      $10.95
    • Money Bags

      $10.45

    FRESH GREENS

    • SOM TOM LAO

      FRESH GREEN PAPAYA SALAD, SHREDDED CARROTS AND CHERRY TOMATOES PREPARED IN A MIXTURE OF LIME JUICE, FRESH THAI CHILI, PALM SUGAR AND FERMENTED SEAFOOD PASTE.
      $12.95
    • SOM TOM THAI

      FRESH GREEN PAPAYA SALAD, SHREDDED CARROTS AND CHERRY TOMATOES PREPARED IN A MIXTURE OF LIME JUICE, FRESH THAI CHILI, PALM SUGAR, FISH SAUCE, AND CRUSHED PEANUT CAN BE V|VEG|GF
      $12.95
    • LARB

      CHOICE OF PROTEIN WITH FRESH CUT MINT, GREEN ONIONS, CILANTRO, LIME JUICE, CHILI AND BROWN RICE POWDER SERVED WITH WARM STICKY RICE CAN BE V/VEG/GF
    • SEAWEED SALAD

      JAPANESE STYLE SEAWEED SALAD WITH TOASTED SESAME V|VEG|GF
      $7.45

    HOT SOUPS

    • (SM) TOM YUM

      THAI HOT AND SOUR LEMONGRASS SOUP WITH BEECH MUSHROOM, SPRING ONIONS AND YOUR CHOICE OF PROTEIN. CAN BE V|VEG|GF
      $8.95
    • (LG) TOM YUM

      THAI HOT AND SOUR LEMONGRASS SOUP WITH BEECH MUSHROOM, SPRING ONIONS AND YOUR CHOICE OF PROTEIN. CAN BE V|VEG|GF
      $16.95
    • (SM) TOM KAH

      THAI COCONUT MILK AND LEMONGRASS SOUP WITH BEECH MUSHROOM, SPRING ONIONS AND YOUR CHOICE OF PROTEIN CAN BE V|VEG|GF
      $8.95
    • (LG) TOM KAH

      THAI COCONUT MILK AND LEMONGRASS SOUP WITH BEECH MUSHROOM, SPRING ONIONS AND YOUR CHOICE OF PROTEIN CAN BE V|VEG|GF
      $16.95
    • (SM) EGG DROP SOUP

      CHINESE EGG SOUP WITH PEAS, CARROTS, SPRING ONIONS AND A SIDE OF CRISPY FRIED WONTON STRIPS VEG
      $7.95
    • (LG) EGG DROP SOUP

      CHINESE EGG SOUP WITH PEAS, CARROTS, SPRING ONIONS AND A SIDE OF CRISPY FRIED WONTON STRIPS VEG
      $12.95
    • (SM) HOT & SOUR SOUP

      CHINESE HOT AND SOUR SOUP WITH EGG,BAMBOO SHOOTS, TOFU, SPRING ONIONS AND A SIDE OF CRISPY FRIED WONTON STRIPS VEG
      $7.95
    • (LG) HOT & SOUR SOUP

      CHINESE HOT AND SOUR SOUP WITH EGG,BAMBOO SHOOTS, TOFU, SPRING ONIONS AND A SIDE OF CRISPY FRIED WONTON STRIPS VEG
      $12.95
    • (SM) WONTON

      SHRIMP WONTONS, SPINACH, SPRING ONIONS, MINCED CELERY, FRIED GARLIC & BEAN SPROUTS IN OUR CHICKEN BONE BROTH OR VEGGIE BROTH
      $9.95
    • (LG) WONTON

      SHRIMP WONTONS, SPINACH, SPRING ONIONS, MINCED CELERY, FRIED GARLIC & BEAN SPROUTS IN OUR CHICKEN BONE BROTH OR VEGGIE BROTH
      $16.95
    • GINGER RICE SOUP

      MINCED GINGER, SPRING ONIONS, FRIED GARLIC, JASMINE RICE AND YOUR CHOICE OF PROTEIN. INSIDE OUR HOUSE MADE CHICKEN BONE OR VEGETABLE BROTH CAN BE V/VEG

    FROM THE WOK

    ALL ITEMS SERVED WITH STEAMED JASMINE RICE OR HOUSE BLACK RICE. SUBSTITUTE TO EGG FRIED RICE $4.50 / STICKY RICE $3.50 / STEAMED VEGGIES $4.50
    • GINGER

      Celery,Zucchini, carrot, mushroom,white onions green onions and bell peppers stir fried in our light soy ginger sauce
    • CASHEW

      WITH BELL PEPPERS, CELERY, WHITE ONIONS, GREEN ONIONS, WATER CHESTNUT AND STIR-FRIED IN OUR HOUSE CASHEW SAUCE CAN BE V|VEG|GF
    • THAI BASIL

      ZUCCHINI, CARROT, BELL PEPPERS, WHITE ONIONS, GREEN ONIONS AND BASIL STIR-FRIED WITH OUR HOUSE GARLIC SAUCE. CAN BE V|VEG|GF
    • GARLIC BROCCOLI

      SAUTÉED BROCCOLI IN OUR SWEET GARLIC PEPPER SAUCE WITH YOUR CHOICE OF PROTEIN CAN BE V|VEG|GF

    CURRY

    ALL ITEMS SERVED WITH STEAMED JASMINE RICE OR HOUSE BLACK RICE. SUBSTITUTE TO EGG FRIED RICE $4.50 / STICKY RICE $3.50 / STEAMED VEGGIES $4.50
    • PANANG CURRY

      BELL PEPPERS, CARROTS AND OUR PANANG CURRY SAUCE CAN BE V|VEG|GF
    • RED CURRY

      BELL PEPPERS, EGGPLANT, BAMBOO SHOOT, BASIL AND RED CURRY SAUCE CAN BE V|VEG|GF
    • YELLOW CURRY

      POTATO, ONIONS, CARROTS AND YELLOW CURRY SAUCE. CAN BE V|VEG|GF
    • GREEN CURRY

      BELL PEPPERS, EGGPLANT, BAMBOO SHOOTS, BASIL AND GREEN CURRY SAUCE CAN BE V|VEG|GF

    FRIED RICE

    • CHINESE FRIED RICE

      JASMINE RICE STIR-FRIED WITH EGG, GARLIC, ONIONS, PEAS, AND CARROTS. CAN BE V|VEG|GF
    • THAI BASIL FRIED RICE

      JASMINE RICE STIR-FRIED WITH EGG, GARLIC, ONIONS, BELL PEPPERS, AND FRESH BASIL. CAN BE V|VEG|GF
    • CURRY FRIED RICE

      JASMINE RICE STIR-FRIED WITH EGG, GARLIC, PINEAPPLES, RAISINS, ONIONS, PEAS, CARROTS, CASHEW NUTS AND CURRY POWDER. CAN BE V|VEG|GF
    • NO MEAT EGG FRIED RICE

      OUT OF STOCK
      $9.95

    NOODLE

    • LO MEIN

      CHINESE STYLE WOK FRIED SOFT EGG NOODLES WITH BEAN SPROUT, GARLIC, ONION, CABBAGE, CELERY, PEAS AND CARROTS CAN BE VEG|GF
    • PAD SEE EU

      WIDE RICE NOODLES WOK FRIED WITH EGG, GARLIC, BROCCOLI, CARROT AND CABBAGE CAN BE V|VEG|GF
    • PAD THAI

      SKINNY RICE NOODLES WITH EGG, TOFU, BEAN SPROUTS, GREEN ONIONS AND CRUSHED PEANUTS WOK FRIED WITH OUR SWEET & TANGY TAMARIND SAUCE. CAN BE V|VEG|GF
    • DRUNKEN NOODLES

      OUR MOST POPULAR WIDE RICE NOODLES WOK FRIED IN A MIXTURE OF GARLIC, ONION, EGG, BELL PEPPERS & BASIL. CAN BE V|VEG|GF

    DRAGON SPECIALS

    ALL ITEMS SERVED WITH STEAMED JASMINE RICE OR HOUSE BLACK RICE. SUBSTITUTE TO EGG FRIED RICE $4.50 / STICKY RICE $3.50 / STEAMED VEGGIES $4.50
    • 48HR BRAISED DUCK

      CRISPY ROASTED HALF DUCK TOSSED WITH OUR HOUSE GARLIC SAUCE AND SERVED ON A BED OF SPINACH.
      $22.00
    • HONEY WALNUT SHRIMP

      LIGHTLY CRISPY SHRIMP TOSSED IN CREAM HONEY SAUCE TOPPED WITH CANDIED WALNUT.
      $18.95
    • CHILI DRAGON SHRIMP

      $18.95
    • KRAH PROW

      CHOICE OF HAND CHOPPED CHICKEN, PORK OR MOCK DUCK IN A MIXTURE OF FRESH GARLIC, WHITE ONION, GREEN ONION,BELL PEPPERS AND BASIL. TOPPED WITH A FRIED EGG. CAN BE GF
      $17.45
    • CHICKEN TERIYAKI

      GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST ON A BED OF STEAM BROCCOLI AND CARROTS THEN TOPPED WITH OUR HOUSE TERIYAKI SAUCE.
      $17.95
    • GRILLED SALMON

      ON A BED OF STEAM BROCCOLI AND CARROTS WITH YOUR CHOICE OF SAUCES. CAN BE GF
      $19.45
    • TANGERINE CHICKEN

      GLAZED CRISPY FRIED PROTEIN WITH STEAMED BROCCOLI AND CARROTS CAN BE V|VEG
      $18.95
    • FILLET FISH

      FRIED BATTERED SOLE FISH SERVED WITH YOUR CHOICE OF SAUCES CAN BE GF
      $18.95
    • SALT & PEPPER

      CHOICE OF BATTERED PROTEIN WITH SALT, PEPPER, ROASTED GARLIC AND SCALLIONS. CAN BE V|VEG|GF
      $18.95
    • BBQ CHICKEN

      MARINATED IN A COMBINATION OF SPICESTHEN GRILLED TO PERFECTION. SERVED WITH OUR HOUSE SPICY TAMARIND SAUCE AND WARM STICKY RICE
      $19.45
    • PANANG SALMON

      BRAISED SALMON WITH BELL PEPPERS, BROCCOLI AND CARROTS IN OUR DELICIOUS PANANG CURRY SAUCE. GF
      $19.45
    • CRAB FRIED RICE

      JASMINE RICE WITH EGG, GARLIC, SCALLIONS AND PICKED CRAB WOK FRIED TO PERFECTION GF
      OUT OF STOCK
      $19.45

    NOODLE SOUP

    • MAKE YOUR OWN SOUP

      YOUR CHOICE OF SKINNY RICE NOODLES, WIDE FLAT NOODLES, ANGEL HAIR NOODLES OR EGG NOODLES SERVED WITH BEAN SPROUTS & SPINACH INSIDE YOUR CHOICE EITHER VEGETABLE, CHICKEN, PHO BROTH, DUCK BROTH AND PROTEIN CAN BE V|VEG|GF
    • LEK YUM

      THAI STYLE SKINNY RICE NOODLE SOUP WITH HAND CHOPPED CHICKEN, BEAN SPROUT, LIME JUICE, CRUSHED PEANUT AND CHILI FLAKES CAN BE V|VEG|GF
      $17.95
    • PHO NOODLES

    • ROASTED DUCK NOODLE

      ANGEL HAIR NOODLE SOUP WITH ROASTED DUCK, SPINACH AND BEAN SPROUTS IN OUR DUCK BROTH.
      $18.95
    • EGG NOODLES SHRIMP WONTON

      EGG NOODLE SOUP WITH SHRIMP WONTONS, FRIED GARLIC, BEAN SPROUTS, SPINACH IN OUR CHICKEN BONE BROTH.
      $17.95

    DESSERTS

    • FRESH MANGO W/ STICKY SWEET RICE (SEASONAL)

      THE STICKY RICE IS STEAMED, MIXED WITH THICK COCONUT CREAM, PAIRED WITH FRESH CUT MANGOS TOPPED WITH TOASTED SESAME SEED.
      $10.45
    • SMALL FRIED BANANA DRIZZLED W/ HONEY

      4(PCS)
      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.45
    • LARGE FRIED BANANA DRIZZLED W/ HONEY

      8(PCS)
      $9.45
    • BANANA CARAMEL CHEESECAKE EGGROLL

      RICH, CREAMY CHEESE CAKE LAYERED WITH CHUNKS OF BANANA AND REAL BUTTER CARAMEL WITH A SLIGHT TANGY FINISH, ROLLED IN MELT-IN-YOUR-MONTH, FLAKY PASTRY TORTILLA.
      $11.45
    • FRIED ICE CREAM

      FRIED ICE CREAM
      $8.95
    • CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE

      OUR MOIST DARK CHOCOLATE CAKE ENROBED WITH DARK CHOCOLATE FILLED WITH DARK CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE LAVA.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.95
    • COOKIES & CREAM CHEESECAKE

      COOKIES AND CREAM OREO CHEESECAKE
      $8.95
    • NEW YORK CHEESECAKE

      THE ONE THAT STARTED IT ALL! OUR FAMOUS CREAMY CHEESECAKE WITH A GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST AND STRAWBERRY SYRUP TOPPING
      $8.95
    • JAPANESE GREEN TEA ICE CREAM

      Green tea ice cream (抹茶アイスクリ ム, Matcha aisu kurīmu) or matcha ice (抹茶アイス Matcha aisu) is a Japanese ice cream flavor.
      $5.95
    • HOME MADE COCONUT ICE-CREAM

      CONTAINS MILK, COCONUT & PINEAPPLE PIECES.
      $5.95
    • VANILLA ICE CREAM

      $5.95
    • SIDE SWEET STICKY RICE

      $5.45
    • SWEET STICKY W ICE CREAM

      $8.95

    SIDES

    • SIDE STEAMED RICE

      $4.45
    • SIDE BLACK RICE

      $5.45
    • SIDE STICKY RICE

      $5.95
    • STEAMED NOODLES

      $5.95
    • SIDE FRIED EGG

      $4.95
    • SIDE STEAM VEGGIES (S)

      $5.49
    • SIDE STEAM VEGGIES (L)

      $9.49
    • SIDE PEANUT SAUCE

      $2.45
    • SIDE PLUM SAUCE

      $2.45
    • SIDE GYOZA SAUCE

      $2.45
    • SIDE SWEET CHILI SAUCE

      $2.45
    • SIDE TERIYAKI SAUCE

      $3.45
    • SIDE TANGY 3 FLAVORS SAUCE

      $3.45
    • SIDE CHICKEN

      $6.95
    • SIDE SHRIMP ( 6 PS )

      $7.95
    • SIDE PORK

      $6.95
    • SIDE BEEF

      $7.95
    • SIDE ROASTED DUCK

      $8.95
    • SIDE FRIED TOFU

      $6.95
    • SIDE STEAM TOFU

      $6.95
    • SIDE MOCK DUCK

      $6.95
    • SIDE VEGAN CHICKEN

      $6.95
    • SIDE CURRY SAUCE

      $6.95
    • SIDE BROTH

      $6.95
    • SIDE OF SAUCE

      $4.45
    • SIDE WONTON STRIPS

      $1.95
    • LIMES 4 PCS

      $1.95
    • FRESH GINGER

      $1.45
    • SIDE LETTUCE

      $3.95
    • DINE IN FEE

      $5.00
    • CORKAGE FEE

      $20.00

    UTENSILS

    • Chopsticks

    • Spoon

    • Fork

    • Napkins

    • No Utensils

    • Hot Sauce

      $0.15
    • Soy Sauce

      $0.15
    • Siracha

      $0.15
    • Pickled Jalapenos

      $1.50
    • Thai Chili in Fish Sauce

      $1.75
    • SHIRT ASIAN BISTRO

      OUT OF STOCK
      $20.00
    • Everythings


    BEVERAGES

    ICED COLD TEAS

    • THAI ICED TEA

      $6.45
    • EMERALD ICED TEA

      $6.45
    • TARO ICED TEA

      $6.45
    • MILKY MATCHA GREEN ICED TEA

      $6.45
    • MILKY BLACK ICED TEA

      $6.45
    • SWEETENED GINGER ICED TEA

      $5.95
    • HONEY CHRYSANTHENUM ICED TEA

      $5.95
    • BLACK ICED TEA

      $4.95
    • FLAVORED BLACK ICED TEA

      $6.45
    • VIETNAMESE ICED COFFEE (CAFE SUA DA)

      $6.45

    SODAS & REFRESHERS

    • CANNED SODAS

      $3.45
    • PERRIER BOTTLE

      $4.95
    • COCONUT WATER

      $5.45
    • SPARKLING MOJITO

      $6.45
    • FRESH-SQUEEZED LEMONADE

      $6.45
    • LYCHEE PALMER

      $6.95
    • ORANGE JUICE

      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.95
    • DROP KICK COLD BREW

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.95
    • SWELL SODA

      $4.45

    STEAMING HOT BEVERAGES

    • CHRYSANTHEMUM TEA (SWEETEND)

      $4.95+
    • MILKY BLACK TEA

      $4.95+
    • MILKY GREEN TEA

      $4.95+
    • SPICY GINGER HONEY TEA

      $4.95+
    • TARO HOT TEA

      $4.95+
    • THAI HOT COFFEE

      $4.95+
    • THAI HOT TEA

      $4.95+
    • COFFEE

      $3.95

    HERBAL HOT TEA COLLECTION

    • JASMINE

      $3.95+
    • SENCHA GREEN

      $3.95+
    • CHAMOMILE

      $3.95+
    • PEPPERMINT

      $3.95+

    HONEY CHRYSANTHENUM ICED TEA

    $5.95

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    All hours
    Sunday4:00 pm - 12:15 am
    Monday4:00 pm - 12:15 am
    Tuesday4:00 pm - 12:15 am
    Wednesday4:00 pm - 12:15 am
    Thursday4:00 pm - 12:15 am
    Friday4:00 pm - 2:15 am
    Saturday4:00 pm - 2:15 am
    Restaurant info

    The Asian Bistro is built around the feeling of a family meal, warm plates in the center of the table, shared bites, and comfort you can taste. For over 71 years, this historic San Diego restaurant has welcomed generations of guests. Today, we carry that legacy forward with a refreshed space and a menu full of Asian fusion flavor. Our Thai-inspired classics and creative twists layer bold herbs, aromatic spices, bright citrus, and slow-simmered sauces, delivering something familiar, exciting, and uniquely ours. From savory favorites to sweet finishes, every dish is made to bring people together, one bite at a time.

    Location

    414 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

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