Tigon – Vietnamese
Tigon invites diners into a vibrant space where the air is perfumed with the scent of toasted spices and the irresistible aroma of golden, hand-rolled delicacies. The experience centers on a communal feast of textures, from the delicate snap of fresh spring rolls and succulent sugarcane shrimp to the savory depth of green mussels and zesty, glazed wings. Each shared platter becomes a celebration of bright, bold flavors, encouraging guests to linger over hand-wrapped lettuce bundles in an atmosphere of warm, casual elegance.
Tigon, 10086, San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, Contra Costa County, California, 94530, United States +15106478038 https://eatattigon.com0Cuisine: Vietnamese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Tigon
Dairy-Free at Tigon
Tigon in El Cerrito has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Stir-fried Eggplants, Stir-fried Rice or Egg Noodles and Apple Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Tigon
Tigon in El Cerrito has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lotus Root Salad, Chicken Salad and Shaken Beef Cube Steak. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Tigon
Tigon in El Cerrito has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sugarcane Shrimp (6), Tomato Vermicelli Soup and Stir-fried Eggplants. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Tigon
Tigon in El Cerrito has 6 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tomato Vermicelli Soup, Crispy Golden Nest Noodles and Build Your Own Beef Pho. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Tigon
Tigon in El Cerrito has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Stir-fried Eggplants, Apple Salad and Vegetarian Pho. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Tigon
Tigon in El Cerrito has 10 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Stir-fried Eggplants, Stir-fried Rice or Egg Noodles and Apple Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Tigon
Tigon in El Cerrito has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tomato Vermicelli Soup and Vegetarian Pho. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Tigon
Tigon in El Cerrito has 3 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crispy Shrimp Cake (6), Spicy Beef Soup and Vegetarian Pho. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Tigon
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Tigon Special Fine Vermicelli Patties | 92.9 g | 106.3 g |
| Fresh Spring Rolls (6) | 32.8 g | 102.1 g |
| Build Your Own Beef Pho | 18.1 g | 99.7 g |
| Combination Rice Plate | 57.9 g | 92.7 g |
| Special Bowl Bun | 90 g | 87.3 g |
| Crispy Golden Nest Noodles | 21.1 g | 76.6 g |
| Tigon Lettuce Wrap | 126.3 g | 59.3 g |
| Tomato Vermicelli Soup | 17.2 g | 52.9 g |
| Combination Noodle Soup | 28.2 g | 52.7 g |
| Green Bean Salad | 15.6 g | 41.2 g |
| Lotus Root Salad | 176.4 g | 35.9 g |
| Stir-fried Curry | 39.4 g | 32.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Wednesday - Monday
- 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
Fresh rolls, crispy rolls, chicken wings, and more.
- Crispy Shrimp Rolls (8) - $14.5: Shrimp and taro wrapped in thin rice paper, served with fresh lettuce, mint leaves, chili sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Egg Rolls (8) - $11.5: Minced chicken, mushroom, carrot, and taro rolled in egg roll wrapper then deep fried, served with fresh lettuce, mints, nuoc cham Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Crispy Rolls (3) - $10: Tofu, cabbage, carrot, taro, mushroom, and onion rolled in egg roll wrapper then deep fried, served with fresh lettuce, mints, vegan nuoc cham Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tigon Lettuce Wrap - $15.5: Lettuce, ginger, lime, dried shrimp, peanuts, shredded coconut, and chili served with a sweet chili coconut sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Wings (7) - $14.5: Tossed in a garlic caramel glaze with sauce choice: tamarind house sauce, salt n' pepper, or aloha Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Shrimp Cake (6) - $15.5: Shrimp paste and water chestnut wrapped in tofuskin, served with cucumber, tomato Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Mussels (6) - $15.5: Grilled mussels in half shell, topped with crispy shallots, scallion oil, and crushed peanut Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sugarcane Shrimp (6) - $15.5: Shrimp surimi grilled on a sugar cane stick, served with cucumber, tomato Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tigon Taste Platter - $29.5: Crispy shrimp rolls, egg rolls, shrimp and vegetarian spring rolls, and a tofu salad. Served with nuoc cham and peanut sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Spring Rolls (6) - $10.5: Protein choice wrapped with herbs and vegetables. Options: Classic Shrimp, Pork, Chicken, Vegetarian, Beef, or Sugarcane Shrimp Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
All salads contain peanuts.
- Apple Salad - $13.95: Mix of green and red apples, grape, raisins, jicama, tossed in citrus vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Bean Salad - $17.95: Green beans, poached shrimp, thai basil, onion, and crispy shallots, tossed in garlic lime vinaigrette Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Papaya Salad - $18: Shredded papaya and carrot, poached shrimp, onions, mints and tossed in garlic lime vinaigrette Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lotus Root Salad - $18: Lotus root, carrot, mint, poached shrimp and pork. Served with house dipping sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Salad - $17: Mix of shredded cabbage, carrot, chicken, and mints. Served with house dipping sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Salad - $17: Mix of shredded cabbage, carrot, tofu, and mint. Served with vegan nuoc cham Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice
Rice plates and fried rice.
- Crab Fried Rice - $20.5: Stir-fried jasmine rice with real crab meat and diced green beans, carrot, onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Rice - $16: Stir-fried jasmine rice with peas, carrot, corn, egg, and choice of protein Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice in Clay Pot - $17: Stir-fried mixed vegetables with protein of choice over chewy rice baked bottom the pot Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Combination Rice Plate - $22.5: Grilled chicken, beef, shrimp, egg rolls, and shrimp cake. Served with lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, pickled carrots, scallion, and fish sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Build Your Own Rice Plate - $17.5: Choose 1-2 items: Pork Chop, Chicken, Pork, Beef, Tofu, Eggrolls, Shrimp, Sunny-side Egg, or Shrimp Cake Available at: dinner, lunch
Vermicelli Noodles
Fresh, crunchy classic Vietnamese salad bowls.
- Ha Noi Vermicelli - $21.5: Grilled chicken patties, grilled pork, shrimp, shards of green papaya and carrot. Served with fresh herbs, lettuce, and vermicelli noodles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Special Bowl Bun - $19: Rice vermicelli noodles, lettuce, pickled carrots, mint, and scallion with shrimps, beef, chicken, and egg rolls Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Build Your Own Bun - $16.5: Rice vermicelli noodles, lettuce, pickled carrots, mint, and scallion with choice of 1-2 proteins Dietary tags: Halal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tigon Special Fine Vermicelli Patties - $38.5: Shrimps, beef, chicken, egg rolls, shrimp cake. Served with rice paper, lettuce, cucumber, pickled carrots, and herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fine Vermicelli Build Your Own - $21.5: Choice of 1-2 proteins served with fine vermicelli patties and rice paper Dietary tags: Halal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Wok Noodles
Stir fried noodle dishes.
- Crispy Golden Nest Noodles - $19.5: Stir-fried chicken, pork, calamari, shrimp, and crunchy mixed vegetables topped with light gravy Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Noodles - $11.5: Garlic herb noodles, crispy shallots & parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stir-fried Rice or Egg Noodles - $16.5: Stir-fried noodles with mixed vegetables and choice of protein Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodle Soup
Traditional Vietnamese soups.
- Beef Pho Combo - $18: Rice noodles with rare steak, flank steak, brisket, meatball, tripe, and tendon in beef broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- Build Your Own Beef Pho - $16: Rice noodles with beef proteins of choice in beef broth Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Pho - $16: Shredded white meat with pho noodles in chicken broth Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Pho - $16: Tofu and mixed vegetables with pho noodles in vegan broth Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Combination Noodle Soup - $17.5: Beef balls, shrimp, calamari, chicken, and pork in chicken broth. Choice of egg or pho noodles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wonton Soup - $15.5: Chicken and shrimp filled wonton wrapper with greens in chicken broth Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tomato Vermicelli Soup - $17.5: Vermicelli noodle with crab paste broth, shrimp, crab cake, tofu, and tomato Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Beef Soup - $17.5: Thick vermicelli noodles with thinly sliced boneless beef/pork shanks, Vietnamese ham, and tendon Dietary tags: Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vietnamese Beef Stew - $17.5: Tender boneless beef shank, tendon, onions & carrot in a rich beef sauce. Served with choice of Baguette, Noodles, or Rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Porridge - $15: Rice soup topped with mixed onions, cilantro, served with side herbs and veggies. Choice of Chicken, Beef, Fish, or Shrimp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
A La Carte
Main dishes served a la carte.
- Tigon Special Ribs - $21.5: Crispy pork ribs, peanut, sesame seed, and mixed herb, glazed in sweet chili sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shaken Beef Cube Steak - $22.5: Cubed filet mignon shaken with garlic and onions over a bed of salad with vinaigrette Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stir-fried Eggplants - $16.5: Eggplant stir fried in house sauce with basil and choice of protein Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stir-fried Lemon Grass - $16.5: Green bean, white onion stir fried in house lemongrass sauce with choice of protein Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stir-fried Curry - $16.5: Creamy coconut milk curry sauce stir-fry with mushroom or green bean, onions, basil, and choice of protein Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Tigon
- Is Tigon dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Tigon has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Stir-fried Eggplants, Stir-fried Rice or Egg Noodles and Apple Salad.
- What can I eat at Tigon on a dairy-free diet?
- Stir-fried Eggplants, Stir-fried Rice or Egg Noodles and Apple Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 11 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Tigon have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Stir-fried Eggplants and Apple Salad.
- Is Tigon gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Tigon?
- Tigon Special Fine Vermicelli Patties, at roughly 106.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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