Vú dê — goat udder, the prized Vietnamese drinking food — has a devoted following in Sacramento, though you will find it as part of Chinese-Vietnamese goat menus rather than as a standalone specialty. The best spots for goat dishes along Stockton Boulevard and Freeport deliver the lemongrass-grilled, chili-laced preparations that vú dê fans seek out.
Da Fei Ge Restaurant top-pick
Mon-Sun 11AM-9PM
Da Fei Ge serves Chinese-style goat dishes that are the closest thing Sacramento has to a dedicated goat restaurant. While they do not serve vu de specifically, their goat meat preparations — braised, stir-fried, and in soup — scratch the goat-meat itch that vu de fans seek.
Viet Ha Restaurant best-value
Mon-Sun 10AM-9PM
Viet-Has Chinese-Vietnamese fusion menu occasionally features goat dishes, particularly stews and stir-fries with lemongrass and chili. The Florin location has a neighborhood-restaurant vibe that works well for drinking food. Ask about seasonal goat preparations.
Lau Oc Viet Seafood Restaurant hidden-gem
Mon-Sun 10AM-10PM
Lau Oc Viet, as a Vietnamese drinking-food specialist, occasionally offers goat-based dishes on their menu — particularly goat hotpot and stir-fried goat with lemongrass. Worth asking about when you visit this Stockton Blvd institution.
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