LUA Asian Fusion Eatery Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to LUA Asian Fusion Eatery, where culinary traditions of Asia meld seamlessly, creating an unforgettable dining experience. Located in Dana Point, California, this eatery boasts a menu brimming with vibrant flavors and unique dishes that cater to both meat lovers and vegetarians.
Guests rave about the Smoked Pho, featuring a rich broth that stands out even in comparison to renowned pho spots in Vietnam. The Crispy Branzino Lettuce Wrap and Mapo Tofu have also garnered attention, showcasing LUA's commitment to freshness and quality ingredients. Moreover, the chef’s Hainan Chicken and Yellow Curry offer a delightful exploration of tastes.
With an ambiance that feels both hip and comfortable, LUA combines stellar service with delectable food, ensuring every visit turns into a memorable culinary journey. Whether you're enjoying the Banana Fritter dessert or sipping on refreshing mocktails, LUA guarantees each dish is a celebration of Asian flavors.
Coffee & Tea
Citrus Iced Tea
Thai Milk Tea
Hot Vietnamese Black Coffee
Unsweetened Jasmine Tea
Thai Coconut Milk Tea
Unsweetened Green Tea
Hot Green Tea
Hot Jasmine Tea
Hot organic jasmine tea
Creamy Hanoi
Signature dripped coffee with vanilla whipped egg cream.
Vietnamese Ca Phe
Condensed milk, brown foam, black dripped
Diet Coke
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
Sparkling Water
Fiji Water
Root Beer
Mexican Cola
Orange Juice
Bottled Drinks
Chef's Special Menu
Sichuan Mapo Tofu
Tempura tofu, charred eggplant and broccolini in a house Sichuan sauce.
LUA Bao
Braised pork belly, sliced carrot, cucumber, pickled jalapeno, cilantro, peanut sesame crush
Shaking Beef
8 oz. fillet mignon, butter garlic soy, fried potato wedges, sauteed bell pepper, cherry tomato
Ca Nuong - Branzino Tempura
Light tempura branzino, served with lettuce cups, vermicelli, marinated bean sprouts, mint, Thai basil, cilantro, fried shallots, and Vietnamese gremolata sauce.
Vegan Vermicelli Salad
Julienne carrot mango, bell pepper, chopped cashews, cilantro. Thai basil edamame. Thai dressing
Vegan Yellow Curry
Yellow Chicken Curry, featuring tofu, potato, and taro simmered in a fragrant blend of spices and creamy coconut milk. Served with fresh baguette or rice
Vegan Crispy Rolls
Crunchy tofu, skin glass noodles, shredded cabbage, carrots, bell pepper Dipping sauce: sweet & sour
Side: Tofu
Vegan.
Vegan Avocado Roll
Arugula, cucumber, avocado, marinated bean sprouts, and a hint of lemon juice.
Vegan Spring Rolls
Spring Rolls featuring lettuce, bean sprouts, Thai basil, mint, carrot, cucumber, vermicelli, jicama, and portobello mushrooms. Served with house special peanut sauce.
Vegan Sweet & Sour Udon Soup
Tofu, tomato, mushroom, pineapple, okra, elephant ear stalk, bean sprouts, cilantro, and udon in a house special tamarind broth.
Vegan Menu
Dessert
Toffee Pudding
Organic Acai Sorbet
Acai Roots Organic Sorbet from fine wild-harvested acai berries picked from the Brazilian Amazon.
Tiramisu
Vietnamese Chicken Rice
1/4 chicken (leg & thigh), fragrant garlic-ginger rice, pickled cabbage & cucumber, and garlic sauce.
Sizzling Bo Kho
LUA’s take on the French sizzling steak: tender braised beef jowl with a poutine twist, served with housemade potato wedges topped with cheese curls. Choice of banh mi or rice.
Chicken Yellow Curry
Yellow Chicken Curry, featuring chicken, tofu, potato, and taro simmered in a fragrant blend of spices and creamy coconut milk. Choose between fresh baguette or rice
Sizzling & Rice
Mocktails
Butterfly Passion
Rosemary infused passionfruit tea garnished with lime and fresh mint.
Lychee Hibiscus
Vegan Jerky - Spicy
Enjoy our Vegan Spicy Soybean Jerky, a plant-based snack packed with bold flavors and a satisfying kick. Perfectly chewy and delicious.
Merchandise
Sides
Side Udon
Side: Tofu
Side: Crispy Potato Wedges
Side of Banh Mi (bread)
Side: Rice
Side of Rice
Side: Ribeye
Side: Chicken
Side: Poached Chicken
Side: Shrimp
Side Broccolini And Carrots
seasonal veggies
Side: Brisket
Side: Marinated Egg
Chicken Pho Extra
Side: Avocado
Side Soba
Beef Pho Extra
Pork Spring Rolls
Featuring lettuce, bean sprouts, carrot, cucumber, vermicelli, jicama, Vietnamese herbs. Served with special peanut sauce. 2 rolls
Crispy Garlic Parmesan Wings
Classic crispy chicken wings featuring parmesan, soy sauce, garlic, rosemary and thyme.
Crispy Vietnamese Wings
Traditional Vietnamese style featuring fish sauce, fresh Vietnamese herbs, and zesty lime—a perfect blend of flavors and crunch! Comes with 5 wings.
Chicken Avocado Roll
Arugula, cucumber, avocado, marinated bean sprouts, with a choice of chicken or shrimp, and a hint of lemon juice.
Shrimp Avocado Roll
Arugula, cucumber, avocado, marinated bean sprouts, with a choice of chicken or shrimp, and a hint of lemon juice. Default choice is chicken
Chicken Vermicelli Salad
Thin rice noodles with chicken, crispy egg rolls, sauteed bean sprouts, mushrooms, carrots, and Vietnamese herbs with toasted peanuts. Served with a sweet & savory dressing.
Garlic Butter Noodles
Okinawa soba noodles featuring garlic butter sauce, marinated egg, arugula, and Pecorino cheese.
Shrimp Vermicelli Salad
Thin rice noodles with shrimp, crispy egg rolls, sauteed bean sprouts, mushrooms, carrots, and Vietnamese herbs with toasted peanuts. Served with a sweet & savory dressing.
Shrimp Spring Rolls
Featuring lettuce, bean sprouts, carrot, cucumber, vermicelli, jicama, Vietnamese herbs. Served with special peanut sauce. 2 rolls
Pork And Shrimp Spring Rolls
Featuring lettuce, bean sprouts, carrot, cucumber, vermicelli, jicama, Vietnamese herbs. Served with special peanut sauce. 2 rolls
Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Chashu glaze, braised pork belly, Parmesan cheese & pickled onions.
Crispy Egg Rolls
Crispy Pork Egg Rolls, filled with tender pork, crisp cabbage, mushrooms, carrots, and glass noodles. Enjoy them wrapped in fresh lettuce, fragrant herbs and sweet & sour dipping sauce.
Appetizer & Salads
Milk Tea Bobas
Milk Tea
Jasmine Fruit Tea
Crispy Lechon Banh Mi
Roasted pork belly, rich egg mayonnaise, saigon chimichurri sauce, thinly sliced cucumber, and jalapeno
Banh Mi Sandwiches
Pho & Udon Noodle Soup
Branzino Sweet & Sour Udon Soup
Tofu, tomato, mushroom, pineapple, okra, elephant ear stalk, bean sprouts, cilantro, and udon in a house special tamarind broth. Protein: branzino
Smoked Pho
Fusion of traditional noodle soup with rich smoked BBQ in our 12-Hour Smoked Short Rib Pho, served with fresh flat Pho noodles. Enjoy tender, smoky perfection served with blanched bean sprouts and fresh Vietnamese herbs.
Chicken Pho
Free-range organic boneless chicken and chicken bone broth, served with fresh flat Pho noodles
Original Pho
Traditional noodle soup with ribeye and brisket, served with fresh flat Pho noodles, blanched bean sprouts and fresh Vietnamese herbs. Choice of ribeye, brisket or both (default)
Chicken Pho Extra
Beef Pho Extra
Shrimp Sweet & Sour Udon Soup
Tofu, tomato, mushroom, pineapple, okra, elephant ear stalk, bean sprouts, cilantro, and udon in a house special tamarind broth. Protein: shrimp