Nep Cafe by Kei Menu (Update 2025)
Nep Cafe by Kei is a vibrant Vietnamese cocktail bar and cafe located in Irvine, CA. Known for its welcoming ambiance and helpful staff, this Asian-owned establishment offers a diverse menu with vegan options and a full bar. Customers rave about the delicious beef carpaccio and garlic shrimp noodles, praising the fresh ingredients and flavorful sauces. The extensive dessert selection, including mango sticky rice and heavenly bread pudding, is not to be missed. The attentive service and cozy atmosphere make for a memorable dining experience. Whether you're seeking a casual meal or a special brunch, Nep Cafe by Kei has something for everyone to enjoy.
Eats
Seafood Ceviche
scallop, shrimp, calamari, coconut, thai chili, mango, shrimp chipsThis dish contains or may come in contact with: fish, shellfish, soy, tree nut (coconut)
Shrimp Toast
milk bread, hot honey aioli, sesame, micro cilantro, gochugaru
Vietnamese Shrimp Salad
shrimp, cabbage, mango, onion, peanuts, fish sauce dressingThis dish contains or may come in contact with: egg, fish, shellfish, soy, peanut, gluten
Crab Toast
lump crab, soft scrambled egg, cajun seasoning, toastThis dish contains or may come in contact with: dairy, egg, shellfish, gluten
Chicken Wings
caramelized fish sauce, crispy garlicThis dish contains or may come in contact with: dairy, fish, shellfish, soy
Shrimp Garlic Noodle
charred shrimp, garlic butter soy, lemongrass sate, fried garlicThis dish contains or may come in contact with: fish, shellfish, soybean, gluten, dairy
Crab Garlic Noodle
brown butter crab, garlic butter soy, lemongrass sate, fried garlic
Salted Egg Yolk Pasta - Shrimp
charred shrimp, salted duck egg yolks, lo-mein style noodlesThis dish contains or may come in contact with: fish, shellfish, soybean, gluten, dairy
Salted Egg Yolk Pasta - Crab
brown buttered crab, salted duck egg yolks, lo-mein style noodlesThis dish contains or may come in contact with: fish, shellfish, soybean, gluten, dairy
Salted Egg Yolk Pasta - Plain
Xoi Chien
crispy sticky rice, pate, cha lua, lap xuong, pork floss, fried egg, scallion oil, peanutsThis dish contains or may come in contact with: egg, fish, shellfish, soy, peanut, gluten
Xoi Man
sticky rice, quail egg, pate, cha lua, lap xuong, pork floss, scallion oil, peanutsThis dish contains or may come in contact with: egg, fish, soy, peanut, gluten
Beef Tongue Fried Rice
braised beef tongue, green onion, fried egg, soy, aji sauceThis dish contains or may come in contact with: dairy, egg, shellfish, soy, gluten
Shrimp Fried Rice
shrimp, green onions, fried egg, soy, aji sauceThis dish contains or may come in contact with: dairy, egg, shellfish, soy, gluten
Banh Mi Chao - Beef Belly
beef belly, black peppercorn sauce, sunny eggs, cha lua, pate, onion, tomato, banh miThis dish contains or may come in contact with: egg, fish, shellfish, soy, gluten, sesame
Banh Mi Chao - Filet Mignon
filet mignon, black peppercorn sauce, sunny eggs, cha lua, pate, onion, tomato, banh miThis dish contains or may come in contact with: egg, fish, shellfish, soy, gluten, sesame
Banh Mi Chao - Bo Kho
beef tongue, vietnamese beef stew sauce, sunny eggs tomato, onion, herbs, banh miThis dish contains or may come in contact with: egg, fish, soy, gluten
Banh Mi Chao - Ribeye
oz ribeye, black peppercorn sauce, sunny eggs, truffle butter, pate, tomato, banh miThis dish contains or may come in contact with: egg, fish, shellfish, soy, gluten, sesame
Lemongrass Tofu
fried tofu, lemongrass soy, crispy shallots, thai basil, red chiles, and riceThis dish contains or may come in contact with: shellfish, soy, gluten, sesame
Vietnamese Black Coffee
available iced or hot (am-pm)
Vietnamese Milk Coffee
Vietnamese black coffee, condensed milk
Egg Coffee
Vietnamese milk coffee with egg foam & choice of topping
Coconut Ube Coffee
Vietnamese milk coffee, coconut cream, ube cream
Avocado Coffee
fresh avocado, black coffee, oat milk
Marble Coffee
black coffee, marble milk
Sea Salt Vietnamese Coffee
iced vietnamese milk coffee, sea salt foam
Coconut Coffee
coconut water, young coconut meat, black coffee, coffee cream
Coconut Coffee (Copy)
coconut water, young coconut meat, black coffee, coffee cream
Coffee
Non-Coffee
Wildberry Matcha Latte
oat milk, wildberry puree, matcha cheese foam
Avocado Marble Milk
fresh avocado, oat milk, cheese foam
Coconut Matcha
coconut water, young coconut meat, matcha cheese foam
Matcha Cloud Latte
ceremonial match, oat milk, matcha cheese foam
Green Thai Tea
sea salt foam
Coconut Kumquat
sweet coconut water, fresh kumquat
Calamansi White Peach
Soda Chanh
lime, soda
Cold Brew Jasmine Tea
h cold brewed jasmine tea
Orange Juice
fresh squeezed orange juice
Kids Meal Box
Treat your young ones to a Kei Kid's Meal Box filled with golden chicken nuggets and perfectly crispy fries. Each box is paired with juice because every great meal deserves a great drink. Ideal for young diners with big appetites. It's fun, tasty, and parent-approved! Please be advised that food prepared share equipment containing possible allergens. If you have any questions, please contact the store.
Skinny Fries
This dish contains or may come in contact with: shellfish, soy
Sunny Eggs & Toast
two sunny side eggs, banh miThis dish contains or may come in contact with: egg, soy, gluten
Sticky Rice W/ Chinese Sausage
sticky rice, chinese sausageThis dish contains or may come in contact with: shellfish, soy
Sticky Rice W/ Pork Roll
sticky rice, cha lua (pork roll)This dish contains or may come in contact with: fish, soy
Garlic Noodle
This dish contains or may come in contact with: dairy, fish, shellfish, soy, peanut, gluten
Rice W/ Chinese Sausage
jasmine rice, chinese sausageThis dish contains or may come in contact with: fish, soy
Plain Garlic Noodle
This dish contains or may come in contact with: dairy, fish, shellfish, soy, peanut, gluten
Kid's Menu
Desserts
Mango Sticky Rice
fresh mango, young coconut, pandan sticky rice, coconut sauce, peanuts, black sesame seedsThis dish contains or may come in contact with: soy, tree nut (coconut), peanut, sesame
Bananas Foster Sticky Rice
banana brulee, banana ice cream, coconut, peanuts, salted black sesameThis dish contains or may come in contact with: peanuts, dairy, sesame, tree nuts
Banana Bread Pudding
black sesame corn flake, banana toffee, vanilla ice cream, banana bruleeThis dish contains or may come in contact with: dairy, egg, soy, gluten, sesame
Egg Coffee Tiramisu
vanilla custard cream, cocoa sponge cake, Vietnamese milk coffee, salted egg yolkThis dish contains or may come in contact with: dairy, egg, soy, gluten
Fried Egg
Banh Mi
Side Of Filet
Side Of Truffle Butter
Add-on
Appetizers
Seafood Ceviche
scallop, shrimp, calamari, coconut, thai chili, mango, shrimp chipsThis dish contains or may come in contact with: fish, shellfish, soy, tree nut (coconut)
Soft Shell Crab
laksa curry, coconut, chili oil, coriander, limeThis dish contains or may come in contact with: shellfish, fish, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, (coconut)
Crispy Calamari
chili lime mayo, garlic, jalapenoThis dish contains or may come in contact with: dairy, egg, shellfish, soy, gluten
Chicken Wings
butter fish sauce, crispy garlicThis dish contains or comes in contact with: dairy, fish, shellfish, soy
Squid & Mango Salad
squid, mango, ginger nuoc cham, fresh herbs, peanuts, sesame rice crackerThis dish contains or may come in contact with: fish, shellfish, peanut, gluten, sesame
Vietnamese Shrimp Salad
shrimp, cabbage, mango, onion, peanuts, fish sauce dressingThis dish contains or may come in contact with: egg, fish, shellfish, soy, peanut, gluten
Vietnamese Shaking Beef
filet, garlic butter soy, bibb lettuce, rau ram, red riceThis dish contains or may come in contact with: dairy, fish, shellfish, soy, gluten, sesame
Com Ga Roti
-spice chicken, red rice, bibb lettuce, rau ram, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, roti sauce, crispy shallots
Shrimp Fried Rice
shrimp, green onions, fried egg, soy, aji sauceThis dish contains or may come in contact with: dairy, egg, shellfish, soy, gluten
Beef Tongue Fried Rice
braised beef tongue, green onion, fried egg, soy, aji sauceThis dish contains or may come in contact with: dairy, egg, shellfish, soy, gluten
Lemongrass Tofu
fried tofu, lemongrass soy, crispy shallots, thai basil, red chiles, red riceThis dish contains or may come in contact with: shellfish, soy, gluten, sesame
Crab Garlic Noodle
brown butter crab, garlic butter soy, lemongrass sate, fried garlic
Shrimp Garlic Noodle
charred shrimp, garlic butter soy, lemongrass sate, fried garlicThis dish contains or may come in contact with: fish, shellfish, soybean, gluten, dairy
Salted Egg Yolk Pasta - Shrimp
charred shrimp, salted duck egg yolks, lo-mein style noodlesThis dish contains or may come in contact with: fish, shellfish, soybean, gluten, dairy
Salted Egg Yolk Pasta - Crab
brown buttered crab, salted duck egg yolks, lo-mein style noodlesThis dish contains or may come in contact with: fish, shellfish, soybean, gluten, dairy
Salted Egg Yolk Pasta - Plain
Whole Branzino
herbs, turmeric, peanuts, lettuce wrap set, rice noodle, ginger nuoc chamThis dish contains or may come in contact with: fish, shellfish, soy, peanut, gluten
Pork Tomahawk
honey glaze, crispy onion, peanuts, scallions, bibb lettuce, nuoc chamThis dish contains or may come in contact with: dairy, fish, soy, peanut, gluten