Vientiane Noodle Shop – Thai
This vibrant neighborhood hub hums with energy, drawing guests in with the irresistible aroma of lemongrass and charred spices wafting from a busy kitchen. Golden-hued Vientiane sausages and crispy fried quail offer a masterclass in texture, while delicate, pork-filled crepes provide a soft, savory contrast to the bold intensity of house-made Laotian beef jerky. Every plate captures the soulful essence of traditional street food, creating an unpretentious atmosphere where every meal feels like a celebration of authentic Southeast Asian heritage.
3422, West National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53215 +14146728440 https://www.vientianenoodleshop.com/0Cuisine: Thai
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, 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, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Spring Rolls (2) - $4.99: BBQ pork, lettuce, rice noodles, and shrimp wrapped in a rice roll. Served with sweet and sour sauce. Topped with ground peanuts Available at: dinner, lunch
- Egg Rolls (2) - $4.99: Pork, noodles, fresh cabbage, and carrots. Served with sweet and sour sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Laotian-Style Fried Beef Jerky - $10.99: Black pepper, ginger, and garlic spiced jerky. Fried and served with sweet and sour sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vientiane Meatballs (Steamed or Fried) - $8.99: Garlic, pepper, and beef meatballs. Served with sweet and sour sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Chinese Broccoli - $7.99: Steamed broccoli topped with oyster sauce and fried garlic Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Wings - $9.99: Pepper and tempura-rubbed chicken wings. Served with sweet and sour sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Quail - $12.99: Marinated in a pepper, garlic, and ginger sauce, then deep fried. Served with sweet and sour sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Vientiane Sausage - $9.99: Pork sausages stuffed with ginger, lemongrass, dill, black pepper, green onion and lime leaves Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Banh Quan (Pork-filled Crepes) - $10.99: White crepe filled with BBQ pork, pork roll, green onion, and bean sprouts. Topped with fried shallots and served with sweet and sour sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Banh Seo (Pork-Filled Crepes) - $10.99: Tumeric-spiced crepe filled with BBQ pork, pork roll, green onion and bean sprouts. Topped with fried shallots and served with sweet and sour sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Rangoon (6) - $4.99 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyoza (5) - $4.99: (Chicken) Japanese pan-fried dumplings Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Papaya Salad - $8.99: Shredded green papaya, sliced tomatoes, lime, and fish sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cucumber Salad - $8.99: Shredded cucumber, sliced tomatoes, lime, and fish sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yum Senlorn (Chicken) - $13.99: Clear noodles, chicken, white and green onions, bell pepper, and basil, topped with peanuts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yum Senlorn (Seafood) - $17.99: Clear noodles, seafood, white and green onions, bell pepper, and basil, topped with peanuts Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vientiane Salad - $8.99: Shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Served with homemade dressing and topped with peanuts and cilantro. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tum Mua - $12.99: Rice noodles, shredded green papaya, sliced tomatoes, lime, bamboo shoots, napa cabbage, carrots, broccoli and fish sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Kang Seen - $9.99: Traditional Lao-style beef soup with tender beef, tripe, green onions, tapioca leaves, and napa cabbage. Served in slow-cooked beef broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Yum Kha Gai - $11.99: Chicken soup with lime leaves, galangal, mushrooms, lemongrass, with coconut milk Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Yum Goong - $15.99: Shrimp soup with lime leaves, galangal, mushrooms, and lemongrass in a tangy tamarind broth with coconut milk Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Yum Combo - $16.99: Chicken and shrimp soup with lime leaves, galangal, mushrooms, and lemongrass in a tangy tamarind broth with coconut milk Dietary tags: Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kang Kau-Lau - $10.99: Tender beef, bean sprouts, Laotian-style meatballs, and fried garlic, in a tangy tamarind broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Sap - $11.99: Pork soup with lemongrass, green onion and lime leaves, in a tangy tamarind broth Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodle Soups
- Pho Regular (Beef and Meatballs) - $11.99: Rice noodles in beef broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pho Combo (Beef, Meatballs, Shrimp, and Squid) - $12.99: Rice noodles in beef broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pho Chicken - $12.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pho Duck - $12.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pho Ox Tail - $15.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Suki Yaki - $13.99: Bean thread noodles, beef, shrimp, squid, napa cabbage, green onions, and egg. Served with a side of peanut sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khao Piak - $10.99: Homemade rice noodles with chicken, cilantro, green onion, and bean sprouts, Served in chicken broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ox Tail Khao Poun - $15.99: Rice noodles in red curry, galangal, lemongrass, lime leaves, and coconut milk, with ox tail, bamboo shoots, and fresh veggies Dietary tags: Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khao Poun (Chicken) - $11.99: Rice noodles in red curry, galangal, lemongrass, lime leaves, and coconut milk with chicken, bamboo shoots, and fresh veggies Dietary tags: Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kang Senlorn - $10.99: Bean thread noodles, shredded chicken, bean sprouts, and green onion. Served in chicken broth Available at: dinner, lunch
Pan Fried Noodles
- Pad Thai (Beef, Pork or Chicken) - $12.99: Flat noodles fried with egg, green onions, and bean sprouts, topped with peanuts Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Sieew (Beef, Pork or Chicken) - $12.99: Wide noodles fried with egg, broccoli, and carrots Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lard Nah (Beef, Pork or Chicken) - $12.99: Wide noodles topped with stir-fry broccoli, carrots, and homemade sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Khee Mao (Beef, Pork or Chicken) - $12.99: Wide noodles fried with egg, bean sprouts, green onions, bell peppers, jalapeños, peanuts, and basils Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mee Krob (Beef, Pork or Chicken) - $12.99: Crispy yellow noodles topped with stir-fry broccoli, carrots, mushrooms and homemade sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kua Lorn (Beef, Pork or Chicken) - $12.99: Clear noodles fried with egg, carrots, broccoli, and mushrooms Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Vientiane (Beef, Pork or Chicken) - $12.99: Stir-fried yellow noodles in homemade sauce with carrots, broccoli, and mushrooms Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice Entrees
- Vientiane Stir-fry (Beef, Pork, or Chicken) - $13.99: Broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, bamboo shoots, and mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Vientiane (Beef, Pork, or Chicken) - $13.99: Spicy soup broth with broccoli, carrots, bamboo shoots, white onion, and bell pepper Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Peaw Whan (Beef, Pork, or Chicken) - $14.99: Stir-fried in sweet and sour sauce with bell peppers, white onions, tomatoes, pineapple, and mushrooms Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Burapa (Beef, Pork, or Chicken) - $15.99: Stir-fried with basil, bell peppers, white onions, and jalapeños. Topped with fried eggs, and a side of soup Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yum Neua - $14.99: Strips of beef, cooked to your own liking. Served as a salad with bell peppers, white and green onions, carrots, and basil, topped with crushed peanuts Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yum Gai - $13.99: Laotian-style chicken salad with basil, bell peppers, white and green onions, topped with crushed peanuts Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yum Seafood - $17.99: Shrimp and squid salad with basil, bell peppers, white and green onions, topped with crushed peanuts Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yum Combo - $19.99: Chicken, shrimp, and squid salad with basil, bell peppers, white and green onions, topped with crushed peanuts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sae Goong - $19.99: Shrimp in spicy sauce, topped with cilantro Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kang Phet (Beef, Pork, or Chicken) - $13.99: Red Curry in coconut milk with basil, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, sliced eggplant and lime leaves Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kang Kheaw Whan (Beef, Pork, or Chicken) - $13.99: Green curry in coconut milk with basil, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, sliced eggplant, and lime leaves. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vientiane Steak - $23.99: T-bone steak cooked to your liking. Served with steamed veggies and Laotian dipping sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Volcano Chicken - $15.99: Battered and fried chicken with cabbage, bell peppers, and green onions. Topped with sweet and sour sauce, crushed peanuts Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khao Moo Deng - $13.99: Sliced BBQ pork over jasmine rice with cucumber slices, tomatoes, and cilantro. Served with a side of soup Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deep Fried Shrimp and Squid - $17.99: With bell peppers, jalapeños, and white onions. Served with sweet and sour sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Fish - $17.99: Steamed tilapia and veggies, served with special Laotian dipping sauce and a side of soup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Tilapia - $20.99: Topped with sweet and sour sauce, pineapple, mushrooms, tomatoes, bell peppers, and white onions Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Fried Rice
- Fried Rice (Beef, Pork, or Chicken) - $10.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Rice Combo - $11.99: Beef, pork, or chicken Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Rice Shrimp - $12.99 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Rice Seafood Combo - $13.99: Shrimp, squid, beef, pork, and chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Laotian Specialties
- Larp (Beef, pork, or chicken) - $11.99: Traditional Laotian salad made with your choice of meat, mixed with cilantro, green onions, mint, lime juice, galangal, and lime leaves Dietary tags: Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Larp (Fish) - $15.99: (Tilapia) Traditional Laotian fish salad mixed with cilantro, green onions, mint, lime juice, galangal, bean sprouts and lime leaves Dietary tags: Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Phan Khao Poon Wrap - $24.99: Beef, egg rolls, vermicelli noodles, and fresh veggies. Served with sweet and sour sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bee Boun - $12.99: BBQ pork, egg rolls and fresh veggies, served with a side of sweet and sour sauce topped with crushed peanuts Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Sticky Rice - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jasmine Rice - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Ginger Sauce (Small) - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Steak Sauce (Small) - $3 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- (3) Eggs Omelet - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Egg Omelet with Veggies - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- (3) Sunny Side Up Eggs - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
Beverages
- Thai Iced Coffee - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Thai Iced Tea - $3.99
- Black Iced Coffee (Oliang) - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Fresh Squeezed Lemonade - $3.99
- Soft Drinks - $1.5
- Hot Coffee - $1.99
- Hot Tea - $0.99
- Water Bottle - $1
- Bubble Tea - $4.99: Choice of flavor: Avocado, cantaloupe, coconut, chocolate, coffee, durian, green tea, guava, jackfruit, kiwi, lychee, mango, orange, tamarind, taro, Thai tea, strawberry, vanilla Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Desserts
- Three-Color Dessert - $4.99: Tapioca & jelly in sweet coconut milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Fried Banana Ice Cream - $5.99: Deep fried banana wrapped in egg roll wrap. Served with vanilla ice cream and crushed peanuts
- Sweet Rice Mango - $6.99: Sticky rice marinated in coconut milk served with slices of mango and crushed peanuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sweet Rice Ice Cream - $5.99: Sticky rice marinated in coconut milk, served with ice cream and crushed peanuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
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