Rooster and the Pig – Vietnamese
This vibrant eatery hums with energy, inviting guests into a space where the bold, aromatic flavors of modern Vietnamese-inspired fare take center stage. Crispy, golden-fried rolls and tender braised daikon share the table with an inventive array of fresh rice paper wraps, each bite offering a playful balance of crunch, heat, and herbaceous brightness. It is a place where traditional soul meets contemporary flair, creating an intimate yet lively atmosphere perfect for sharing small plates and discovering unexpected layers of spice and sweetness.
South Indian Canyon Drive +17608326691 https://www.roosterandthepig.comRating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its consistency and reliable service, guests appreciate this spot as a dependable choice for a casual, uncomplicated meal. Reviewers highlight the steady atmosphere that makes it an accessible option for repeat
Menu
Starters
- Vietnamese Crispy Rolls (5) - $14: Ground pork, wood ear, carrot, glass noodles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Salt & Pepper Calamari - $16: Serrano coconut sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Dumplings (6) - $14: Scallion, cabbage, ginger, chili garlic sauce, peanut Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Daikon - $13: Garlic Chinese water spinach, star anise, cardamom Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Sticky Wings - $15: Garlic, scallion, sesame seed Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Chili Okra - $13: Garlic, ginger, shallot, peanuts Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Fresh Rolls
- Shrimp & Pork Fresh Roll - $14: Mint, cilantro, mizuna, rice noodle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vietnamese Beef Jerky Fresh Roll - $14: Crispy shallot, mizuna, rice noodle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caramelized Butternut Squash Fresh Roll - $13: Pepita, herbs, mizuna, pineapple sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chinese Sausage Roll - $14: Egg, cucumber, jicama, red bell pepper Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Jasmine Tea Leaf Salad - $15: Tangy napa cabbage, medley seed, peanut, crispy shallot Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mizuna Salad - $14: Avocado, cucumber, sesame seed, yuzu kosho dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice Salad - $15: Kaffir lime, peanut, viet coriander, chili pineapple sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Cabbage Salad - $16: Peanut, chili, mint, coriander, red onion Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Shaking Beef - $24: Pickled red onion, garlic, cucumber tomato salad Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Turmeric Cod - $22: Dill, scallion, chilis, peanut, rice noodle Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sauteed Eggplant - $17: Onion, bell pepper, garlic, sesame seed Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemongrass Pork Noodle Bowl - $19: Kohlrabi, carrot, peanuts, scallions, herbs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Curry Duck - $23: Sweet pepper, lotus root, bok choy Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Stir Fry - $17: Sugar snap peas, red bell pepper, garlic, ginger Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Beef Egg Noodle - $20: Scallion, dried chiles, sesame seed Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caramelized Chicken - $19: Garlic, shallots, fresno, green onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Noodle - $18: Mushroom, shishito pepper, garlic, onion Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Panko Chicken Stuffed Curry Ball - $19: Red bell pepper, basil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ginger Scallion Lobster & Tiger Prawn - $28: Sake tamari butter sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Belly Fried Rice - $19: Chinese sausage, mushroom, onion, shallot, scallion, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Singha Lager Draught - $9: Thailand Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Leo Lager Draught - $9: Thailand Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- SORRY Brewed w/Bonito Flake (IPA) - $11: Japan Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Master Gao Baby Jasmine Lager - $11: China Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Bavik Super Wit - $11: Belgium Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Bittburger 0.0 Non-Alcoholic - $11 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Hitachino Japanese Craft Whiskey & Soda - $14 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- The Lover Cocktail - $14: Vodka, pear, vanilla, passionfruit, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Yellow Lotus Cocktail - $14: Gin, yuzu, lemongrass, kaffir lime, honey, sparkling water Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- To Kill A Tamarind Cocktail - $14: Tequila, tamarind, lime, agave Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- The Raven Cocktail - $14: Bourbon, blood orange, chocolate extract, agave Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Rum and Peace Cocktail - $14: Rum, lychee, ginger, coconut water, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free
- Hot Jasmine Tea - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Iced Tea - $5
- Vietnamese Iced Coffee - $5
- Thai Iced Tea - $5
- Hibiscus Lemonade - $5
- Hanks Black Cherry Soda - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Hanks Vanilla Cream Soda - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sparkling H2O Bottled - Large - $11 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Coke - $4
- Diet Coke - $4
- Sprite - $4
- Takara Fune Treasure Ship Sake - $25: Junmai/Premium Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Honjozo Nigori Sake Sacred Mist - $22: Unfiltered Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Rooster and the Pig
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- This moderate ($$) Vietnamese restaurant holds a 3.0/5 rating, with reviewers describing it as a dependable and consistent choice for casual dining.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Rooster and the Pig is a moderately priced Vietnamese restaurant with a price level indicated as $$.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- The restaurant has a website at https://www.roosterandthepig.com, though the provided data does not specify online ordering capabilities.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout menu items include Vietnamese crispy rolls, salt and pepper calamari, braised daikon, crispy sticky wings, and various fresh rice paper rolls.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews indicate no specific concerns, instead highlighting the restaurant's consistency, reliable service, and steady atmosphere for casual meals.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular menu highlights include Vietnamese crispy rolls, crispy salt and pepper calamari, chicken dumplings, braised daikon, and crispy sticky wings.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Customers appreciate the restaurant as a dependable, consistent choice for casual meals, though it maintains a moderate 3.0/5 average rating.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The menu accommodates diverse diets with vegan, gluten-free, and keto options like braised daikon, jasmine tea leaf salad, and high-protein wings.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- Rooster and the Pig is located at 356 South Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, California 92262.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- The restaurant offers a vibrant, intimate, and steady atmosphere described as a dependable choice for a casual, uncomplicated meal.
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