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Item: CO
Author: Clare Sweeney

Cuisine: Asian, Thai, Vegetarian, Vietnamese

Price Range: $

10Best Says

Co, sharing its name with the word "feast" in Vietnamese, is located on King Street in the heart of downtown Charleston. Like its name implies, Co is an authentic Vietnamese and Thai restaurant, serving up lunch and dinner from 11am to 11pm seven days a week. Co is well known and loved for serving up a full gluten-free menu of alternative small plates, noodles, salads, and rice stir fry dishes. Gluten-free diners can enjoy such appetizers as Malaysian Chili Wings, curry shrimp and spring rolls, and follow up with such popular plates as Green Papaya Salad, Beef Pho, Curry Laksa, or Hanoi Noodles. Gluten-free visitors will enjoy the wide variety of Co's alternative menu, while still being able to savor all of the same beloved Thai and Vietnamese spices.

Address:

340 King Street
Charleston, SC 29401
843-720-3631

Hours:

Sun-Thu: 11am-10pm
Fri-Sat: 11am-11pm

Website:

eatatco.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Clare Sweeney
Charleston Local Expert

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Best for Restaurants with Gluten-Free Menus Because: Co offers an entire menu for gluten-free and vegetarian diners! This restaurant is truly dedicated to serving everyone!

Main Menu
- Dumplings
  
  Pork & Ginger Gyoza
  
  soy scallion sauce ($5.00)
  
  Beef & Kimchi Dumplings
  
  served in a sambal chili broth ($5.00)
  
  Five Spice Tofu & Spinach Dumplings*
  
  served in a black vinegar dashi broth ($5.00)
  
  Shanghai Chicken Wontons
  
  spiced plum sauce ($5.00)
- Small Dishes
  
  Malaysian Chili Wings
  
  coconut milk marinade, tossed in a pineapple, ginger, lemongrass & chili sauce ($7.50)
  
  Pork & Crab Spring Rolls
  
  lettuce bed, cilantro & nuoc cham ($7.50)
  
  Crispy Edamame Spring Rolls*
  
  mixed vegetables, lettuce bed, & ginger miso sauce ($6.00)
  
  Fresh Summer Rolls
  
  shrimp, pork, rice vermicelli, bean sprouts, mint, cilantro, served with hoisin peanut sauce & nuoc cham ($7.00)
  
  Tofu Summer Rolls*
  
  crispy tofu, rice vermicelli, lettuce, bean sprouts, mint, cilantro, served with hoisin peanut sauce & nuoc cham ($6.00)
  
  Curry Shrimp
  
  yellow curry, thai chili, thai basil, garlic baguette ($8.00)
  
  Tofu Buns*
  
  tofu, pickled cucumber, carrots, sriracha aioli, cilantro ($6.00)
  
  Pork Belly Buns
  
  pork belly, pickled cucumber, carrots, hoisin, cilantro ($6.00)
- Salads
  
  Vietnamese Chicken
  
  cabbage, red onion, shredded chicken, pickled carrots, cilantro, crispy onions, prawn krupuk, sweet lime dressing ($10.00)
  
  Green Papaya Salad
  
  green papaya, shrimp, char siu pork, cabbage, jalapeño, peanuts, thai basil, nuoc cham dressing ($11.00)
  
  Bun Xao
  
  vermicelli, lettuce, pickled carrots, bean sprouts, pork & crab spring roll, cilantro, nuoc cham dressing ($10.00)
- Banh Mi
  
  Caramel Pork
  
  nuoc cham & sugar cane marinade ($9.50)
  
  Five Spice Pork Belly
  
  szechuan pepper, cinnamon, star anise, cloves, cardamom ($9.50)
  
  Lemongrass Tofu*
  
  grilled tofu with sauteed lemongrass & garlic ($8.00)
  
  Korean Short Rib
  
  braised short rib, kimchi & gochujang aioli ($10.50)
- Broth Noodles
  
  Beef Pho
  
  rare beef, rice vermicelli, bean sprouts, cilantro, thai basil, scallions, hoisin & sriracha served in a beef broth ($12.00)
  
  Pho Ga
  
  shredded chicken, rice vermicelli, herbs, served in a beef broth ($12.00)
  
  Pho Dac Biet
  
  rare beef, meatballs, shredded chicken, rice vermicelli, herbs, served in a beef broth ($14.50)
  
  Vietnamese Ramen
  
  pork belly, shredded pork, poached egg, egg noodles, bok choy, served in a pork broth ($14.00)
  
  Curry Laksa
  
  shrimp, shredded chicken, bun rice noodles, shredded cucumber, thai basil, baby bok choy, served in a coconut broth ($15.00)
  
  Bún Bò Hue
  
  sliced brisket, lemongrass braised pork, bun rice noodles, purple cabbage, mint, served in a spicy chili broth ($14.00)
  
  Miso Ramen
  
  chicken wontons, tofu, wakame, baby bok choy, served in a miso pork broth ($13.00)
- Wok Noodles & Rice Dishes
  
  Hanoi Noodles
  
  yellow curry, onion, carrots, zucchini, rice noodles. choice of : (shrimp, shanghai sausage) or (tofu, cabbage) ($14.00)
  
  Drunken Thai Noodles
  
  chili nam pla, red onions, beech mushrooms, thai basil. choice of: (tofu) or (chicken or steak) or (shrimp 2) ($14.00)
  
  Pad Thai
  
  rice noodles, tamarind, bean sprouts, egg, carrots, onions, scallions, peanuts. choice of: (tofu) or (chicken & shrimp) ($14.00)
  
  Com Chien
  
  fried rice, edamame, oyster sauce, sesame oil, egg, onions, scallions. choice of: (tofu*) or (shanghai sausage, pork, chicken, shrimp) ($14.00)
  
  Thai Green Curry
  
  zucchini, red peppers, onions, mushrooms, thai basil,lemongrass, coconut milk, steamed rice. choice of: (tofu) or (chicken) or (shrimp 2) ($14.00)
- Dessert
  
  Crispy Cheesecake Wontons
  
  vanilla anglaise, chocolate drizzle, candied orange ($5.00)
Drinks
- Cocktails
  
  Lychee Daiquiri
  
  rum, lychee, honey syrup, lemon, served up ($9.00)
  
  Mangosteen Red Sangria
  
  red wine, mangosteen, orange liquer, brandy, lemon ($9.00)
  
  Orange Blossom
  
  cathead honeysuckle vodka, orange liqueur, bitters, champagne ($9.00)
  
  Blackberry Bourbon Fizz
  
  bourbon, lychee, lemongrass, muddled blackberries ($9.00)
  
  Ginger Julep
  
  bourbon, lemon, serrano ginger syrup, mint ($8.50)
  
  Thai Basil Collins
  
  gin, honey syrup, lemon, muddled thai basil ($9.50)
  
  Cucumber Mojito
  
  effen cucumber vodka, soda water, fresh mint, lime ($9.00)
  
  Lemongrass Ginger Martini
  
  gin, ginger syrup, lemon, cucumber ($9.00)
  
  Jalapeño Guava Margarita
  
  jalapeño infused tequila, guava nectar, lime ($8.50)
  
  Rhubarb Old-Fashioned
  
  bourbon, rhubarb liqueur, orange, bitters ($10.50)
  
  Sriracha Mary
  
  vodka, tomato juice, clamato, hoisin, sriracha, spices, pickled okra ($8.00)
- Sake Infusions
  Cucumber
  gekkeikan traditional, vodka, cucumber, simple syrup, lemon
  
  $2.50
  
  $8.00
  Lemongrass Lychee
  gekkeikan traditional, elderflower liqueur, lychee, lemongrass, lemon
  
  $3.00
  
  $10.00
  Blackberry
  ozeki nigori, simple syrup, muddled blackberries
  
  $4.00
  
  $12.00
  Pineapple
  gekkeikan traditional infused with fresh pineapple, simple syrup
  
  $2.50
  
  $8.00
- Sake
  Gekkeikan Traditional
  
  filtered, mineral driven, medium finish ($6.00)
  
  Sho Chiku Bai
  filtered, smooth, well balanced, full body (750ml)
  
  $7.00
  
  $22.00
  Samurai
  
  filtered, soft, floral tones (300 ml) ($20.00)
  
  Ozeki Nigori
  
  unfiltered, mildly sweet, refreshing (375 ml) ($13.00)
  
  Shiro Sasa Snowy
  
  unfiltered, light earth tones, full bodied (300 ml) ($20.00)
  
  Gekkeikan Zipang
  
  sparkling, lighter bodied, off-dry (250 ml) ($14.00)
  
  Hana Fuga Peach Blossom
  
  sparkling, peach flavored, slightly sweet (250 ml) ($18.00)
- Coolers, Teas, & Coffees
  Coolers
  
  refreshing infusions of fresh fruit & herbs. choice of: (blackberry lychee) or (blood orange ginger) or (cucumber mint) ($4.00)
  
  Coconut Juice
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Lychee Iced Tea
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Hot Tea
  
  choice of: (green) or (jasmine) or (bombay chai) ($3.00)
  
  Vietnamese Iced Coffee
  $3.50
  
  With Cathead Pecan Vodka: $9.00
  Saratoga Sparkling or Still Water
  
  ($3.00)
- Sparkling
  Poema Cava Brut, Spain
  $7.50
  
  $28.00
  Bodega Norton Brut Rose, Argentina
  $8.00
  
  $32.00
- White Wine
  Al Verdi Pinot Grigio, Italy
  $6.00
  
  $24.00
  Kono Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
  $8.00
  
  $32.00
  Los Cardos Chardonnay, Argentina
  $7.50
  
  $29.00
  Aleveda Vinho Verde, Portugal
  $9.00
  
  $36.00
  Royal Chenin Blanc , South Africa
  $7.00
  
  $28.00
  Urban Reisling, Germany
  $8.00
  
  $30.00
- Red Wine
  Montes Malbec, Chile
  $8.00
  
  $30.00
  Three Girls Pinot Noir, California
  $8.00
  
  $31.00
  Barahonda "Carro Tinto" (Monastrell, Syrah, Merlot), Spain
  $7.50
  
  $29.00
  Monte Antico (Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet), Italy
  $8.50
  
  $34.00
  Portillo Cabernet Sauvignon, Argentina
  $7.00
  
  $28.00
  Pennywise Petite Sirah, California
  $8.00
  
  $31.00
- Beer (Draft)
  
  Sapporo, Japan
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Westbrook White Thai, Mt Pleasant, Sc
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Palmetto Pale Ale, Charleston, Sc
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Blue Point Toasted Lager, Patchogue, Ny
  
  ($6.00)
- Beer (Bottles)
  
  Singha, Thailand
  
  ($5.50)
  
  Asahi Super Dry, Japan
  
  ($5.50)
  
  Chang, Thailand
  
  ($5.50)
  
  Heineken, Holland
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Bud Light, Usa
  
  ($4.00)
Happy Hour
- Signature Co Cocktail
  
  Signature Co Cocktail
  
  changes daily ($5.00)
- Sunday Funday
  
  Craft Cans
  
  ($2.50)
  
  Guava Mimosa
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Sriracha Mary
  
  ($5.00)

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