The Blind Goat Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at The Blind Goat, a Vietnamese and Asian Fusion cocktail bar in Houston, is a delightful experience. From Mom's Eggrolls to Pork Belly Skewers, the starters offer a perfect balance of flavors. The Vietnamese Brunch selections like Dodge the Beef and Basil Chicken Rice Bowl provide a unique twist on traditional dishes. For American Brunch lovers, the Bananas Foster Pancakes and Smoked Brisket Grilled Cheese are must-tries. Customers rave about the Saigon Corn, Bone Marrow, Sticky Wings, and Crawfish Garlic Noodles, praising the rich and flavorful dining experience.
The ambiance at The Blind Goat is vibrant and welcoming, with top-notch service. The unique Vietnamese-inspired cocktails, like the frozen cafe sua da, add a special touch to the dining experience. The menu may be on the pricier side, but the quality and creativity of the dishes make it a worthwhile visit. Whether it's a special occasion or a casual date night, The Blind Goat promises a memorable culinary adventure.
BrunchStarters
Mom's Eggrolls
Two rolls cut in half, theyre Chef Christines childhood favorite with pork, shrimp, carrot, wood ear mushroom, and fish sauce vinaigrette for dipping. Add pickled carrot and daikon + lettuce for wrapping for $0.50.
Tofu Spring Rolls (Vegetarian)
Two rolls with crispy tofu, toasted coconut, fresh herbs, tamarind peanut sauce for dipping. Can be made vegan and gluten-free upon request.
Pork Belly Skewers (Gluten-Free)
Two grilled skewers flavored with a lemongrass fish sauce glaze
Sticky Wings (Gluten-free)
Six wings with fish sauce glaze, garlic, lime, Thai chile, Vietnamese herbs
Garlic Wings
Six savory garlic wings for those who prefer a dry rub
Shrimp Toast
Toast squares with shrimp, garlic, sesame
Dodge the Beef
Called b n in Vietnamese, which translates as dodge the beef that comes out hot and sizzling, this is Vietnams answer to brunchSliced hanger steak tossed in a sweet and savory sauce, caramelized onions, cherry tomatoes, a pat of pork pt, baguette bread, and a fried egg all served on a cast-iron sizzler plate.
Moms Beef Ph (GF)
This is a meatless option with 24-hour bone broth, scallion, cilantro, and fresh rice noodles.
Basil Chicken Rice Bowl
The ultimate comfort foodminced chicken sauted with shallot, garlic, and Thai basil. Served with garlic rice and a fried egg.
Basil Beef Rice Bowl
The ultimate comfort foodminced beef sauted with shallot, garlic, and Thai basil. Served with garlic rice and a fried egg.
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Bananas Foster Pancakes (V)
Three buttermilk pancakes, caramelized bananas, rum, star anise, cinnamon.
Blueberry Pancakes (V)
Three buttermilk pancakes, blueberry lemongrass compote.
Smoked Brisket Grilled Cheese
A whopping grilled three-cheese sandwich on sourdough with Texas BBQ chopped brisket, chile oil, and pickled onions
Vietnamese Yogurt (Vegetarian)
Light with a touch of sweetness, its the perfect end to a savory meal. We make everything in-house from the yogurt with condensed milk to the coconut and sesame granola.
BrunchStartersVietnamese BrunchAmerican BrunchSweets
Vietnamese Coffee
C Ph Sa (Vietnamese iced coffee)
Vietnamese Robusta coffee beans roasted by our neighbor Slowpokes, sweetened condensed milk, served over ice
Iced Yogurt Coffee
Currently trending in Hanoi, this was Chef Christines favorite discovery on a recent trip to Vietnam. Slowpokes Vietnamese Robusta coffee poured over our Vietnamese yogurt made in-house with sweetened condensed milk.
Iced Salted Coffee
Chef Christine discovered this new trend while checking out the coffee scene in Vietnam. Take Vietnamese iced coffee, top it with salted foam made with sweetened condensed milk, and voil!
Saigon Street Corn
Grilled corn ribs with sat, scallion oil, Parmesan cheese
Banh Khot (GF)
Six mini crispy cakes made with turmeric and coconut milk, topped with shrimp and scallion oil. Served with lettuce and herbs for wrapping, fish sauce vinaigrette for dipping.
PROLOGUE
CHAPTER 1 THE JUNGLE
Gi G (Vietnamese Salad with Chicken)
Shredded cabbage served in a sesame rice cracker bowl with chicken, fresh herbs, roasted peanuts, fried onion, ginger fish sauce vinaigrette
Wok-fried Brussels Sprouts (VV)
Stir-fried with garlic, shallot, and toasted sesame
Blistered Beans (Vegan)
Wok-fried green beans with garlic, shallot, and toasted sesame
Scallops with Summer Succotash (GF)
Seared diver scallops with chile crisp on a bed of corn, edamame, okra, and cilantro. Served with squash pure and roasted peanuts.
Lucky Whole Snapper
The Vietnamese believe eating a whole fish brings prosperity. Ours is fried and comes with fish sauce vinaigrette for dipping. Eat this, then go buy a lottery ticket.
CHAPTER 2 THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA
CHAPTER 3 ANIMAL FARM
Vietnamese Chicken Curry (Gluten-Free)
Yellow curry with lemongrass, coconut milk, potato, mirepoix pure, cilantro, side of jasmine rice
Duck Duck Noodles
Pan-seared duck breast, Chinese egg noodles, scallion confit, cucumber, toasted sesame. Can be made vegetarian upon request for $10.
Grilled Steak with Green Curry Sauce* (GF)
Hanger steak sliced to share, green Thai chiles, cilantro, Thai basil, lemongrass, coconut milk. Make it a surf n turf by adding grilled shrimp for $12.
Crawfish & Garlic Noodles
Lots of butter, crawfish tails, freshly grated parmesan, lemon zest.
Texas BBQ Brisket Fried Rice
Egg and ketchup fried rice with smoked brisket
Shrimp fried rice
Egg and ketchup fried rice with shrimp
Egg Fried Rice (Vegetarian)
A vegetarian version of our ketchup fried rice
Puffed Rice Noodles with Tofu (Vegan)
Pillows of crispy rice noodles, stir-fried vegetables, tamari, Maggi