Young's Cafe – Vietnamese
Step into a vibrant neighborhood gem where the rhythmic clinking of chopsticks and the savory aroma of toasted sesame create an inviting backdrop for a shared feast. The kitchen excels in crafting delicate textures, from the satisfying crunch of golden-fried wontons and spring rolls to the refreshing snap of chilled crystal rolls and crisp lettuce wraps. It is a space designed for communal discovery, where every small plate—from succulent pork dumplings to tender wrapped shrimp—invites diners to linger over a tapestry of bright, balanced flavors.
South College Avenue http://youngscafe.comRating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Price range: $
Dietary options: gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, high-protein, low-carb, keto, pescatarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, sugar-free, plant-based, mediterranean, diabetic, whole30, paleo, low-sodium, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, high-fiber, volumetrics, tlc, detox, raw-food, alkaline, low-fodmap, carnivore, mayo-clinic, candida, slow-carb, lectin-free, pegan, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its cozy atmosphere and flavorful chicken dishes, guests consistently praise the inviting environment and high-quality meals. Reviewers highlight the attentive and accommodating service staff who ensure a seamless dining experience by checking in regularly to provide a welcoming touch. Standout dishes include the savory chicken, which diners rave about for its taste and preparation.
Menu
Appetizers
- Crab Cheese Wontons (6) - $7: Served with sweet and sour sauce. Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Crystal Rolls (2) - $8: Shrimp, lettuce and noodles rolled in soft rice paper. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Vegetable Crystal Rolls (2) - $8: Tofu, carrots, lettuce and noodles rolled in soft rice paper. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Pork Dumpling (6) - $8: Pan fried or steamed with ginger sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Spring Rolls (3) - $11: Pork mix rolled in rice paper then fried. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Vegetable Spring Rolls (3) - $11: Mixed vegetables, tofu and noodles rolled in rice paper than fried. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Lettuce Wrapped Chicken - $13: Mixed chicken and vegetables served with a lettuce head. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics
- Lettuce Wrapped Vegetables - $13: Mixed tofu and vegetables served with a lettuce head. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Fried Calamari - $15: Lightly battered Calamari served with sweet chili sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Wrapped Shrimp (6) - $18: Shrimp wrapped with marinated beef. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Lectin-Free
- Soft Shell Crabs - $20: Batter fried soft shell crab served with mixed green lettuce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Gourmet Soups
- Seafood Soup - $18: Shrimp, scallops, squid and vegetables with egg white drops. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- Flaming Soup - $18: Vietnamese style hot and sour soup served in a flaming pot with shrimp and vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
- Tofu Flaming Soup - $17: Vietnamese style hot and sour soup served in a flaming pot with tofu and vegetables. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Wonton Noodle Soup - $15: Pork wontons, noodles and bok choy with chicken broth. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
- Wonton Soup - $14: Pork wontons and bok choy in chicken broth. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
- Vegetable Soup - $10: Mix vegetables, Shiitake mushrooms and tofu in a clear broth. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Soup of the Day Bowl - $8 Dietary tags: Volumetrics
- Soup of the Day Cup - $3 Dietary tags: Volumetrics
Salads
- Jicama Salad - $10: Jicama, carrot, basil and tomato in house dressing. Topped with peanuts and fried onion. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Papaya Salad - $10: Green papaya, carrot and basil in house dressing. Topped with peanuts and fried onion. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- House Salad - $10: Green cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, basil, lettuce, bean sprouts, and our own house dressing. Topped with peanuts and fried onion. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Atkins, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Rice Paper Wraps
- House Platter - $50: Combination of Spring Rolls, Grilled Shrimp, Pork, Chicken, Meatballs and Wrapped Shrimp. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- House Tid-Bits - $23: Combination of Spring Rolls, Grilled Pork and Chicken. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Grilled Fish Fillet - $21: Tilapia grilled and topped with green onion and peanuts. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Grilled Pork or Chicken Wrap - $21: Make your own rolls with greens, noodles and rice paper. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Clean-Eating
- Grilled Tofu Wrap - $18: Make your own rolls with greens, noodles and rice paper. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Traditional Dishes
- Super Tofu Bowl - $16: Vegetable spring rolls with grilled tofu. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Grilled Pork, Chicken or Tofu Bowl - $17 Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Super Bowl (Chicken or Pork) - $17: Pork spring rolls with grilled chicken or pork. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Super Shrimp Bowl - $17: Pork spring rolls with grilled shrimp. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Vietnamese Style Soup Pho
- Traditional Beef Noodle Soup - $16: Slices of tender beef and noodles in beef broth. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
- Lemongrass Chicken Noodle Soup - $16: Chicken with spiced lemongrass and noodles in a tangy flavored broth. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
- Traditional Chicken Noodle Soup - $16: Chicken and noodles in chicken broth. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Traditional Seafood Noodle Soup - $18: Shrimp, squid, scallops and noodles in a chicken broth. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
- Lemongrass Seafood Noodle Soup - $18: Shrimp, squid, scallops and noodles in a spicy lemongrass flavored broth. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
Fried Rice & Noodles
- Egg Fried Rice - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Rice (Chicken, Pork, Beef or Vegetable) - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Combo Fried Rice - $14: Shrimp, Beef and Chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Curry Fried Rice - $14: Shrimp, Beef, and Chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- House Fried Rice - $14: Vietnamese style fried rice stir-fried with shrimp, beef, chicken, bean sprouts and green onions. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Shrimp Fried Rice - $14 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Vegetable Soft, Rice or Crispy Noodles - $16: Noodles with stir-fried vegetables Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Soft Noodles Combo - $17: Noodles with stir-fried vegetables, shrimp, beef and chicken. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Rice Noodles Combo - $17: Noodles with stir-fried vegetables, shrimp, beef and chicken. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Crispy Noodles Combo - $18: Noodles with stir-fried vegetables, shrimp, beef and chicken. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Seafood
- Pepper Garlic Crab: Whole Dungeness Crab in garlic and black pepper sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Stripe Bass: Steamed with ginger and scallions or deep fried with spicy lemongrass sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Pepper Garlic Mussels - $19: Mussels in half shell sautéed with garlic and black pepper sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Basil Tilapia - $20: Lightly fried fillet with onion, tomatoes and bell pepper. Stir fried with basil sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Shrimp In Claypot - $20: Combination of seafood and vegetables in lemongrass sauce. Served in a noodle basket. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Velvet Shrimp - $21: Shrimp sautéed in creamy white sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- Fire Cracker Shrimp - $21: Lightly battered shrimp in creamy sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Peppery Shrimp - $21: Shrimp sautéed in garlic and black pepper sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Detox, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Basil Seafood - $24: Mussels, shrimp, scallops, squid and vegetables stir-fried in basil sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach
- Seafood Curry - $24: Shrimp, squid, mussels and vegetables in a spicy curry made with rich coconut milk. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
- Sizzling Sea Party - $24: Combination seafood and vegetables served on a hot plate. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
- Lemongrass Salmon - $25: Grilled Salmon fillet marinated in spicy lemongrass seasoning. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Spicy Soft Shelled Crabs - $28: Batter fried soft shell crabs, topped with vegetables and hot chili peppers in a hot spicy sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Domestic Beer - $4: Coors or Light, Budweiser or Light, Michelob or Ultra, Shock Top
- Imported Beers - $5: Tsing Tao, Kirin, Heineken, Corona, Sapporo
- Micro Brews - $5: New Belgium, Odell's
- Sake Vase - $7
- Plum Blossom Cocktail - $7: Takara Plum Wine, SKYY Vodka & pineapple juice
- Classic Martini - $7: Beefeater Gin with a mist of dry vermouth
Sides
- Side Stir-Fried Noodles - $8 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Side of Rice Noodles - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Side of Greens and Lettuce - $4 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Extra Rice Papers - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Macrobiotic