Thai House Express Menu (Update 2025)

Featuring a plethora of vegan and vegetarian options, Thai House Express on 599 Castro St in San Francisco is a noodle haven that offers a wide range of appetizers, curries, and beverages. Their appetizer menu boasts enticing dishes like Crispy Tofu and Chicken Satay, while their curries include Yellow, Green, and Red Curry options. The place is well-known for its flavorful and authentic dishes like the Pineapple Shrimp Curry, which comes highly recommended by patrons. If you love a bit of spice, be sure to try their flavorful and rich curries made with coconut milk. Enjoy a refreshing Thai Iced Tea or a Mint Limeade to wash down your meal. With a casual atmosphere and quick service, Thai House Express is perfect for a laid-back dinner or a quick takeout option. Offering a blend of traditional flavors and modern twists, this restaurant is a must-visit for any Thai cuisine lover.

Appetizers

Money Bags

Toong Gern. Minced chicken, potatoes and carrots wrapped in a crispy pouch and served with cucumber salad.

$14.00

Garden Rolls

Fresh spring rolls with shrimp or tofu, vegetables, and rice noodles. Served with our exclusive peanut sauce.

$13.00

Veggie Egg Rolls

Silver noodles, vegetables and served with sweet and sour sauce. Vegan

$13.00

Crispy Tofu

Served with sweet and sour sauce, grounded peanuts, and peanut sauce.

$14.00

Beef Jerky

Nuer Kem. Served with special spicy sauce and housemade green sauce.

$18.00

Chicken Satay

BBQ sliced chicken skewer. Served with homemade peanut sauce and cucumber salad.

$16.00

Corn Fritters

Served with cucumbers and ground peanuts

$13.00

Sleepy Shrimp

Crispy shrimp egg rolls served with sweet and sour sauce.

$14.00

Chicken Wings

Chef's sweet & spicy garlic sauce and crispy basil.

$14.00

4 Some Combination

2 pieces. Veggie egg rolls, money bags, crispy tofu and sleepy shrimp.

$18.00

Tom Kha Soup

coconut milk, lemongrass, straw mushrooms, onions and galangal.

$16.00

Tom Kha Pak

Vegetable soup with coconut milk, lemongrass, mushrooms, onions, tofu and galangal.

$9.00

Tom Yum

lemongrass, tomatoes, chili oil, mushrooms, onions and galangal

$16.00

Silver Noodle Soup

Silver noodles with grounded pork, grounded chicken or tofu and assorted vegetables soup.

$15.00

Special Beef Soup

Gao Lao Ruam Nuer. Traditional style Thai beef soup with special braised beef.

$19.00

Soups

Salads

Green Papaya Salad

Som Tum Thai. Tomatoes, green beans, ground peanuts, chili, and lemon dressing.

$17.00

Larb Salad

onions, mint, cilantro, red onions, cabbage, and roasted rice powder and lime dressing.

$17.00

Grilled Steak Salad

Yum Nuer. onions, chili, cucumber, basil and tomatoes in lime dressing.

$19.00

Yum Woonsen Salad

Silver noodle salad with minced pork, shrimp, wood ear mushrooms, onions, chili and lime dressing.

$17.00

Calamari Salad

onions, chili, ginger, basil and lemongrass in lemon dressing.

$18.00

Choo-Chee Salmon

Lightly battered salmon filet served with choice of red/green curry, basil and mixed vegetables.

$28.95

Salmon Wrapped in Banana Leaves

Pla Pao. Grilled marinated salmon wrapped in a banana leaf. Served with cucumber salad and chef's secret sauce.

$25.95

3 Flavored Catfish

Pla Sam Rod. Topped with our special spicy, sweet, sour garlic sauce and crispy basil.

$21.95

Pork Leg Stew

Braised pork served with pickled cabbage and a spicy garlic chili sauce.

$27.95

Dungeness Crab Pad Thai

Rice stick noodles with Dungeness crab meat, eggs and green onions.

$26.95

Kao Soy

Egg noodles topped with yellow curry, choice of protein, pickled mustard greens, red and crispy onions.

$20.95

Crispy Pork Belly

Sauteed with choice of green.

$25.95

Thai House Favorites

Thai House Noodles and Noodle Soups

Pad Thai

pan fried rice stick noodles with egg, tofu, bean sprouts, green onions, and ground peanuts

$20.00

Pad See-Ew

Pan-fried wide rice noodles with choice of protein, eggs and Chinese broccoli

$19.00

Pad Kee-Mao

Drunken Noodles. Pan-fried wide rice noodles with choice of protein, basil, chili and Chinese broccoli

$19.00

Pad Woon Sen

Pan-fried silver noodles, onions, tomatoes, cabbage, carrots, garlic and eggs.

$19.00

Home-made grilled pork with Egg Noodle (Dry)

egg noodles with grilled pork, green onions, and crispy garlic

$18.95

Pan Fried Flat Rice Noodle with Yellow Curry

Pan-fried rice noodled topped with choice of meat with yellow curry powder, carrots, tomatoes, celery, bell pepper and onions.

$18.95

Beef Noodle Soup

Traditional style Thai beef noodle soup with special braised beef and Chinese broccoli.

$18.95

Tom Yum Noodle Soup

Hot and sour noodle soup with ground pork, sliced pork and peanuts.

$16.95

Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken, sprouts, scallions and crispy garlic in a light broth.

$17.95

Vegetarian Noodle Soup

Vegetables, tofu, sprouts, scallions and crispy garlic in a light broth.

$15.95

Homemade Grilled Pork

Egg noodles with grilled pork, green onions and crispy garlic.

$12.00

Basil

Ga-Prow. Choice of meat and tofu with chili, basil leaves, garlic and bell pepper.

$20.00

Sauteed Eggplant

Pad Ma-Keur. Choice of meat or tofu, sauteed eggplant, bell pepper and basil topped with rich savory sauce.

$20.00

Prig-King

Choice of meat or tofu, green beans, chili paste, bell pepper and basil.

$20.00

Sauteed Garlic

Choice of meat and tofu topped with a rich garlic sauce and served with mixed vegetables.

$20.00

Sauteed Ginger

Pad King. Choice of meat or tofu with ginger, onions, bell pepper, carrot and wood ear mushrooms.

$20.00

Peanut Sauce

Pra-Ram. Choice of meat or tofu in with steamed mixed vegetables and topped with peanut sauce.

$21.00

Sauteed Chicken with Cashew Nuts

Onions, dried chili, carrot and bell pepper.

$22.00

Sauteed Chinese Broccoli

your choice of sliced beef +1, chicken, pork, of tofu and Chinese broccoli sauted in a rich garlic sauce.

$20.00

Sauteed Mixed Vegetables

Choice of meat or tofu, garlic and sprouts in a hoisin sauce.

$20.00

Thai House Steak

Grilled marinated steak served with housemade spicy green sauce

$25.95

Krung Pao Beef

Sliced beef sauteed with chili oil, onions and carrots.

$22.95

BBQ Pork

Egg noodles topped with light yellow curry chicken, pickle green mustard and red onions.

$21.95

Crispy Chicken

Lightly battered fried chicken served with a side of garlic sweet and sour sauce.

$22.95

Crispy Pork

Moo Tod. Lightly battered fried pork served with a side of garlic sweet and sour sauce.

$15.00

Entrees

Curries

Yellow Curry with Chicken

Tender chicken and potatoes in a rich, full-bodied, yellow curry sauce; not spicy. Made with coconut milk.

$21.95

Green Curry

Choice of meat or tofu with bamboo shoots, carrots, spinach, napa cabbage, green beans, bell pepper and basil in a well-balanced and tangy sauce of red curry paste; mild. Made with coconut milk.

$20.00

Red Curry

Choice of meat or tofu with bamboo shoots, carrots, spinach, napa cabbage, green beans, bell pepper and basil in a highly flavored sauce of green curry paste, Thai herbs and spices; medium. Made with coconut milk.

$20.00

Panang Curry

Choice of meat or tofu and onions in a rich, creamy sauce of red curry paste and peanuts. Made with coconut milk.

$20.00

Pumpkin Curry

Kabocha squash, bell pepper and basil in a red curry sauce. Made with coconut milk.

$20.00

Red Curry with Shrimp and Pineapple

Shrimp, pineapples, tomatoes and basil in a red curry sauce. Made with coconut milk.

$23.95

Thai House Fried Rice

Tomatoes, eggs and onions with choice of protein.

$16.00

Pineapple Fried Rice

Eggs, cashew nuts, raisins, onions, carrots and choice of protein.

$18.00

Fried Rice

Side Orders

Steamed Jasmine Rice

$4.50

Steamed Brown Rice

$5.50

Sticky Rice

$5.50

Egg Fried Rice

$9.00

Steamed Mixed Vegetables

chinese broccoli, green beans, carrots, napa cabbage, and spinach

$7.50

Cucumber Salad

$5.00

Fried Egg

$3.50

Thai Iced Tea

$5.50

Thai Iced Coffee

$5.50

Mint Limeade

Limeade with fresh mint leaves

$6.00

Thai Lime Iced Tea

1/2 iced tea, 1/2 limeade

$5.00

Regular Iced Tea

$4.50

Soda

Fountain drink

$4.50

Sparkling Water

$4.00

Hot Tea

$2.50

Beverages

Liquor (Must be 21 to Purchase)

Athletic Non-Alcoholic Beer (Upside Dawn Golden Ale)

Contains less than 0.5% Alcohol. Classic craft Golden Ale Style. Refreshing, clean, balanced, light-bodied. Aromas subtle with floral and earthy notes. Brewed with premium Vienna Malt along with combo of English and traditional American hops. Crafted to remove gluten*.

$6.00

Thai Sangria

Red Wine, Lychee, Passion Fruit. Must be 21 to purchase.

$11.00

Long Thailand Iced Tea

Thai tea, lime juice, Jinro Soju 375ml; better shared!

$18.00

Jinro Soju (375ml)

$13.00

Singha

Thai Lager. Must be 21 to purchase.

$6.50

Stella Artois

Belgian Pilsner. Must be 21 to purchase.

$6.50

Stone IPA

San Diego India Pale Ale. Must be 21 to purchase.

$6.50

Kirin

Japanese Lager. Must be 21 to purchase.

$6.50

Chardonnay Bottle 750ml

California

$33.00

Sola Cabernet Sauvignon from California bottle 750mL

$30.00

Pinot Noir - Acacia Bottle 750ml

California

$42.00

Sauvignon Blanc - Simi, Sonoma County bottled 750ml

$33.00

Sauvignon Blanc 750mL bottled

Chile

$33.00

Buono core Merlot from California, 750mL

$20.00

Gra-Pow Rice Plate (Lunch)

minced meat or tofu with chili, basil leaves, and bell pepper

$16.95

Pad-King Rice Plate (Lunch)

ginger, onions, bell pepper, carrot, and black fungus

$16.95

Pra-Ram Rice Plate (Lunch)

mixed vegetables; topped with peanut sauce

$16.95

Gra-Tiem Rice Plate (Lunch)

garlic & black pepper sauted; served with mixed vegetables

$16.95

Ma-Kuer Rice Plate (Lunch)

sauted eggplant bell pepper, bean sauce and fresh basil

$16.95

Prig King Rice Plate (Lunch)

green beans, chili paste, bell pepper and basil leaves

$16.95

Sauted Mixed Vegetables With Basil Rice Plate (Lunch)

cabbage, carrots, sprouts, and spinach

$16.95

Chicken With Cashew Nuts Rice Plate (Lunch)

sauted with onions, carrots, and bell pepper

$18.95

Crispy Chicken Rice Plate (Lunch)

lightly battered, sweet and sour sauce

$17.95

Grilled BBQ Pork Rice Plate (Lunch)

broiled, bed of lettuce, sweet and sour sauce

$17.95

Thai House Steak Rice Plate (Lunch)

marinated steak broiled; served with chefs secret sauce

$18.95

Krung Pao Beef Rice Plate (Lunch)

sauted beef with chili sauce, onions, chili paste, and carrots

$16.95

Chinese Broccoli Rice Plate (Lunch)

garlic and hoisin sauce

$17.95

Pork Leg Stew Rice Plate (Lunch)

pickled cabbage and our homemade sauce

$18.95

Yellow Curry Chicken Rice Plate (Lunch)

succulent chicken and potatoes

$16.95

Green Curry Rice Plate (Lunch)

mixed vegetables and basil

$15.95

Red Curry Rice Plate (Lunch)

mixed vegetables and basil

$15.95

Panang Curry Rice Plate (Lunch)

onions and peanuts

$15.95

Red Curry Shrimp & Pineapple Rice Plate (Lunch)

pineapple, tomatoes and basil

$17.95

Pumpkin Curry Rice Plate (Lunch)

bell pepper and basil

$16.95

Lunch Menu