Hot Summer Days. Cool Plates. Perfect Balance.
Summer days are long and cool plates are calling — fresh and full of flavor.
Cool Plates for Long Summer Days
Summer is officially here — days are long, the evenings are warm, and we’ve been busy in the kitchen.
In Vietnamese culture, âm dương, yin and yang, has always guided the way we cook and eat. Hot and cold. Rich and light. Bold and delicate. This summer, we leaned into that philosophy with a menu that offers balance in every bite. And this season, that balance starts with brand new cool plates.
New Dishes for the Season
Crudité
Fresh, vibrant, and deeply satisfying. A modern Vietnamese take on a summer staple, seasonal market vegetables served alongside spicy tamarind tofu mousse, charred eggplant purée, and coconut ranch. Think cool and refreshing with dips that actually have something to say.
Seafood Platter
The ocean, elegantly presented. Cool, refreshing, and made for sharing, this is Vietnamese seafood culture at its most celebratory. Whether you’re starting the evening or making it the main event, this platter is a showstopper.
Crispy Eggplant
This one is all about texture and contrast. Every element on the plate has a purpose — the smokiness of the char, the brightness of the pickle, the crunch of the rice pearls, and that drizzle of scallion honey that ties it all together.
Lemongrass Crusted Lamb
For something a little more indulgent, meet our Lemongrass Crusted Lamb. Herb-forward, deeply aromatic, and not the least bit gamey, this is Vietnamese-inspired cooking at its most elegant.
Summer Night at NUE
This season, we leaned into unexpected ingredients and modern techniques. Earthy mushrooms, Vietnamese-inspired flavors, Greek yogurt clarification, fresh seasonal produce, and bright botanicals. These cocktails were designed to surprise you — while staying balanced, refreshing, and unmistakably summer.
Highland Ponzu: Dirty martini riff · tomato ponzu · Szechuan tingle
Xi Muoi Spritz: Plum-forward highball · Vietnamese-inspired · aromatic
Hera’s Grotto: Clarified Saturn riff · blueberry + lavender · funky yogurt
1000 Year Sour: Whiskey sour · shiitake & wood ear · cardamom + foam
Berry Beauty: Zero-proof · blueberry + lime · Thai basil · ginger beer
A New Season at the Table
This is what balance tastes like. Our cool, refreshing new plates are exactly what a summer celebration calls for.
We hope to see you this summer. Come for the the new summer dishes, stay for everything else. Reserve your table now and let us take care of the rest.
