Pho Cao Menu (2025 Update)
Introducing the menu at Pho Cao, a karaoke Vietnamese restaurant located in Scottsdale, AZ. The menu offers a variety of appetizers, including crispy rolls and soft spring rolls. Their signature dish, Pho, comes in various options such as Special Combo Pho and Steak and Brisket Pho. For entrees, Cao's Special Fried Rice and Grand Slam Fried Rice are customer favorites. The ambiance at Pho Cao is described as divey and casual with live music performances on weekends. Customers rave about the excellent pho and friendly service. If you enjoy a mix of Asian cuisine, live music, and a laid-back atmosphere, Pho Cao is the perfect spot for a night out.
Appetizers
A1. Crispy Rolls
Cha gio. Fried egg rolls with pork and veggies served with Vietnamese vinaigrette.
A2. Soft Spring Rolls
Goi cuon. Fresh rice paper rolls with shrimp and steamed pork slices served with peanut sauce.
A3. Soft Summer Rolls
Nem nuong cuon. Fresh rice paper rolls with Vietnamese pork sausage served with peanut sauce.
A4. Fries
Khoai tay Chien.
A4. Onion Rings
Cu-hanh chien.
A5. Potstickers
Ha Cao chien. Fried chicken dumplings served with pickled carrots and mixed soy sauce.
A6. Chicken Wings
Canh ga chien nuoc mam. Fried chicken wings, Vietnamese style seasoned with fish sauce.
A7. Spicy Chicken Wings
Canh ga chien bo cay. Buffao style spicy chicken wings.
A8. Spicy Lollipop Wings
Canh ga chien mat ong cay. Fried chicken wings with sweet and spicy sauce.
A9. Fish Balls
Ca vien chien. Deep fried fish balls and seafood balls.
A10. Fried Calamari
Muc chien.
A11. Shrimp Cocktail
Tom hap cocktail.
A12. Fire-Cracker Shrimp
Tom chien gion. Breaded, deep fried shrimp served with sweet and sour sauce.
A13. Fried Tofu
Dau hu chien. Served with spicy mayo.
A14. Vegetarian Egg Rolls
cha cio chay. Crispy egg rolls made of cabbage, carrots, sweet potatoes and taro.
A15. Buddha Spring Rolls
Goi cuon chay. Fresh rice paper rolls with tofu and avocado served with peanut sauce.
A16. Salmon Spring Rolls
Goi cuon ca. Fresh rice paper rolls with fried salmon served with miso ginger sauce.
A17. Imperial Rolls
6 pieces. Fried marinated shrimp egg rolls.
A18. Spicy Spring Rolls
Goi cuon cay. Fresh rice paper rolls with BBQ pork and jalapenos served with peanut sauce.
A19. Sweet Potato Fries
Khoai lang chien.
A20. Chicken Tenders
Ga lan bot chien. Chicken tenders.
A21. Edamame
Sauteed with chili peppers.
A22. Sampler Platter
2 egg rolls, 2 potstickers, 1 spring roll, 2 chicken wings and 2 fish balls.
A23. Crab Puffs
Crab Rangoon. Cream cheese and imitation crab meat wrapped in wonton paper (deep fried).
P1. Special Combo Pho Cao
Pho Cao dac biet. Large bowl 50 oz. Pho with lean rare steak, brisket, tripe and meatballs.
P2. Steak Pho
Pho tai.
P3. Baby Back Rib Pho
Pho suon bo. large Bowl 50 oz. Pho with baby back rib, brisket and meatballs.
P4. Steak and Meatball Pho
Pho tai bo vien.
P5. Brisket Pho
Pho chin.
P6. Steak and Brisket Pho
Pho tai chin.
P7. Pho with BBQ Pork
Pho with marinated grilled pork.
P8. Pho with Teriyaki Chicken
Pho with marinated grilled teriyaki chicken.
P9. Chicken Pho
Pho ga.
P10. Seafood Pho
Pho do bien. Pho with shrimp, imitation crab and squid. Only shrimp: available upon request
P11. Surf and Turf Pho
Pho with steak and shrimp.
P12. Ramen Noodle Pho
Pho with ramen-style noodles, a boiled egg, brisket, and lean rare steak.
P13. Vegetable Pho
Pho ru cay. Pro with veggies and tofu.
P14. Plain Pho
Noodles with beef broth.
P15. Ghetto Pho
Pho with ramen noodles, hard-boiled egg. Fried spam, and brisket.
Pho
Entrees
E1. Cao's Special Fried Rice
Com chien dac biet. House special fried rice with Chinese sausage. BBQ pork, and shrimp.
E2. Shrimp Fried Rice
Com chien tom. House special fried rice with shrimp.
E3. Grand Slam Fried Rice
Com chien dai thanh. Fried rice with chicken, Chinese sausage, 2 chicken wings, and a fried egg on top.
E4. Fried Rice with Meat
Fried rice with choice of chicken, pork, or beef with an additional charge.
E5. Pineapple Fried Rice
Com chien trai thom. Fried rice with pineapple chicken, and shrimp.
E6. Shaken Beef
Com bo luc lac. Stir fried filet Mignon steak, garlic, onion and bell peppers.
E7. Pork Chop Combo
Com suoon thap cam. Served with steamed rice. Marinated BBQ pork chop served with egg roll, 2 chicken wings, and fried egg.
E8. Grilled Shrimp and Steak Plate
Com tom bo nuong. Seasoned grilled shrimp and sliced steak.
E9. Grilled Shrimp and Sliced BBQ Pork
Com tom thit nuong. Served with steamed rice. Seasoned grilled shrimp and sliced BBQ pork.
E10. Teriyaki Chicken
Comn ga nuong. Served with steamed rice. Classic teriyaki chicken.
E11. Orange Chicken
Com ga sot cam. Served with steamed rice. Chicken sauteed in a zesty orange sauce.
E12. Crispy Noodles
Mi xao gion. Seafood and vegetable stir fry served atop a bed of crispy noodles.
E13. Cao's Clay Pot Special
Com tay cam. Shrimp, tofu and veggies stir fried and placed atop steamed rice. Served in a clay pot, this is a traditional Vietnamese dish.
E14. Kung Pao Chicken
Com ga kung pao. Stir fried chicken with onions, peppers and spicy kung pao sauce. Topped with peanuts. Served with steamed rice. Medium spicy.
E15. Seafood Stir-Fried Noodles
Hu tieu hoac mi xao hai san. Stir fried rice or egg noodles with seafood and vegetables.
E16. Stir-Fried Noodles with Meat
Hu tieu hoac mi xao bo, heo, ga. Stir fried rice or egg noodles with and pork, beef, or chicken.
E17. Charbroiled Pork and Eggroll with Vermicelli
Eun cha gio thit tom nuong. An eggroll, grilled pork and shrimp on a bed of lettuce and vermicelli; served with fish sauce. Topped with peanuts.
E18. Spicy Beef Noodle Soup
Bun bo hue. Special hue's noodles with beef, sausage, fish balls in beef broth. Medium spicy.
E19. Chiken Curry with Steamed Rice
Cari ga. Yellow curry with marianted chicken, coconut milk, and carrots. Topped with peanuts. Served with steamed rice. Mild Spicy.
E20. Seafood Curry with Steamed Rice
Cari do bien. Yellow curry with seafood, coconut milk and carrots. Topped with peanuts. Served with steamed rice.
E21. Vietnamese Sandwich
Banh mi thit nuong. Baguette sandwich with charbroiled prok or teriyaki chicken, cucumber, butter, cilantro, pickled carrots and jalapenos. Served with a side of fries.
E22. Lemongrass Chicken
Ga xao xa ot. Sauteed chicken with lemongrass, onion and garlic. Served with steamed rice. Mild spicy.
E23. Lemongrass Beef with Vermicelli
Bun bo xa ot. Lemongrass beef on a bed of lettuce and vermicelli topped with peanuts. Mild spicy.
E24. Caramelized Salmon Filet
Ca kho to. Salmon filet caramelized with onions, garlic, black pepper and fish sauce reduction. Served with steamed rice. Served in a hot clay pot.
E25. Mongolian Beef
Bo xao mong co. Sliced filet mignon with garlic, and onions. Served with steamed rice. Mild spicy.
E26. House Salad
Mixed green salad with house dressing. Add protein for an additional charge.
V1. Veggie Plate
Com chay. Steamed rice with stir-fried vegetables and tofu.
V2. Veggie Fried Rice
Com chien chay. Fried rice with vegetables and tofu.
V3. Vegetarian Stir Fried Noodles
Hu tieu hoac mi xao chay. Stir fried rice or egg noodles with veggies, and tofu.
V4. Vegetarian Curry
Cari chay. Yellow curry with tofu, lemongrass, coconut milk, taro and carrots topped with peanuts. Served with steamed rice.
V5. Vegetarian Cao's Clay Pot
Com tay cam chay. Tofu and veggies stir fried and placed atop steamed rice.
Vegetarian Entrees
Desserts
D1. Ice Cream
D2. Fried Bananas and Ice Cream
Kem chuoi chien. Deep fried banana with vanilla ice cream.
D3. Chocolate Cake and Ice Cream
D4. Coconut Ice Cream
Coconut and vanilla ice cream served in a freshly cut coconut and topped with fruit.
Tropical Smoothie
Sinh to. Add boba for an additional charge.
Smoothies
Beverages
B1. Nuoc Ngot
Soda of your choice: Coke products.
B2. Tra Da
Unsweetened jasmine iced tea.
B2. Tra Nong
Unsweetened jasmine hot tea.
B3. Sua Dau Nanh
Canned soy bean milk.
B4. Nuoc Dua Tuoi
Fresh young coconut.
B5. Nuoc Suoi
Bottled water.
B6. Ca Phe Sua Da
Iced Vietnamese coffee.
B6. Ca Phe Sua Nong
Hot Vietnamese coffee.
B7. Tra Thai Lan
Thai iced tea with cream. Add boba for an additional charge.
B8. Soda Xi Muoi
Club soda with salted plum.
B9. Soda Chanh
Club soda with fresh squeezed lime juice.