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.
Garden Rolls
Fresh spring rolls with shrimp or tofu, vegetables, and rice noodles. Served with our exclusive peanut sauce.
Veggie Egg Rolls
Silver noodles, vegetables and served with sweet and sour sauce. Vegan
Crispy Tofu
Served with sweet and sour sauce, grounded peanuts, and peanut sauce.
Beef Jerky
Nuer Kem. Served with special spicy sauce and housemade green sauce.
Chicken Satay
BBQ sliced chicken skewer. Served with homemade peanut sauce and cucumber salad.
Corn Fritters
Served with cucumbers and ground peanuts
Sleepy Shrimp
Crispy shrimp egg rolls served with sweet and sour sauce.
Chicken Wings
Chef's sweet & spicy garlic sauce and crispy basil.
4 Some Combination
2 pieces. Veggie egg rolls, money bags, crispy tofu and sleepy shrimp.
Tom Kha Soup
coconut milk, lemongrass, straw mushrooms, onions and galangal.
Tom Kha Pak
Vegetable soup with coconut milk, lemongrass, mushrooms, onions, tofu and galangal.
Tom Yum
lemongrass, tomatoes, chili oil, mushrooms, onions and galangal
Silver Noodle Soup
Silver noodles with grounded pork, grounded chicken or tofu and assorted vegetables soup.
Special Beef Soup
Gao Lao Ruam Nuer. Traditional style Thai beef soup with special braised beef.
Soups
Salads
Green Papaya Salad
Som Tum Thai. Tomatoes, green beans, ground peanuts, chili, and lemon dressing.
Larb Salad
onions, mint, cilantro, red onions, cabbage, and roasted rice powder and lime dressing.
Grilled Steak Salad
Yum Nuer. onions, chili, cucumber, basil and tomatoes in lime dressing.
Yum Woonsen Salad
Silver noodle salad with minced pork, shrimp, wood ear mushrooms, onions, chili and lime dressing.
Calamari Salad
onions, chili, ginger, basil and lemongrass in lemon dressing.
Choo-Chee Salmon
Lightly battered salmon filet served with choice of red/green curry, basil and mixed vegetables.
Salmon Wrapped in Banana Leaves
Pla Pao. Grilled marinated salmon wrapped in a banana leaf. Served with cucumber salad and chef's secret sauce.
3 Flavored Catfish
Pla Sam Rod. Topped with our special spicy, sweet, sour garlic sauce and crispy basil.
Pork Leg Stew
Braised pork served with pickled cabbage and a spicy garlic chili sauce.
Dungeness Crab Pad Thai
Rice stick noodles with Dungeness crab meat, eggs and green onions.
Kao Soy
Egg noodles topped with yellow curry, choice of protein, pickled mustard greens, red and crispy onions.
Crispy Pork Belly
Sauteed with choice of green.
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
Pad See-Ew
Pan-fried wide rice noodles with choice of protein, eggs and Chinese broccoli
Pad Kee-Mao
Drunken Noodles. Pan-fried wide rice noodles with choice of protein, basil, chili and Chinese broccoli
Pad Woon Sen
Pan-fried silver noodles, onions, tomatoes, cabbage, carrots, garlic and eggs.
Home-made grilled pork with Egg Noodle (Dry)
egg noodles with grilled pork, green onions, and crispy garlic
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.
Beef Noodle Soup
Traditional style Thai beef noodle soup with special braised beef and Chinese broccoli.
Tom Yum Noodle Soup
Hot and sour noodle soup with ground pork, sliced pork and peanuts.
Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken, sprouts, scallions and crispy garlic in a light broth.
Vegetarian Noodle Soup
Vegetables, tofu, sprouts, scallions and crispy garlic in a light broth.
Homemade Grilled Pork
Egg noodles with grilled pork, green onions and crispy garlic.
Basil
Ga-Prow. Choice of meat and tofu with chili, basil leaves, garlic and bell pepper.
Sauteed Eggplant
Pad Ma-Keur. Choice of meat or tofu, sauteed eggplant, bell pepper and basil topped with rich savory sauce.
Prig-King
Choice of meat or tofu, green beans, chili paste, bell pepper and basil.
Sauteed Garlic
Choice of meat and tofu topped with a rich garlic sauce and served with mixed vegetables.
Sauteed Ginger
Pad King. Choice of meat or tofu with ginger, onions, bell pepper, carrot and wood ear mushrooms.
Peanut Sauce
Pra-Ram. Choice of meat or tofu in with steamed mixed vegetables and topped with peanut sauce.
Sauteed Chicken with Cashew Nuts
Onions, dried chili, carrot and bell pepper.
Sauteed Chinese Broccoli
your choice of sliced beef +1, chicken, pork, of tofu and Chinese broccoli sauted in a rich garlic sauce.
Sauteed Mixed Vegetables
Choice of meat or tofu, garlic and sprouts in a hoisin sauce.
Thai House Steak
Grilled marinated steak served with housemade spicy green sauce
Krung Pao Beef
Sliced beef sauteed with chili oil, onions and carrots.
BBQ Pork
Egg noodles topped with light yellow curry chicken, pickle green mustard and red onions.
Crispy Chicken
Lightly battered fried chicken served with a side of garlic sweet and sour sauce.
Crispy Pork
Moo Tod. Lightly battered fried pork served with a side of garlic sweet and sour sauce.
Entrees
Curries
Yellow Curry with Chicken
Tender chicken and potatoes in a rich, full-bodied, yellow curry sauce; not spicy. Made with coconut milk.
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.
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.
Panang Curry
Choice of meat or tofu and onions in a rich, creamy sauce of red curry paste and peanuts. Made with coconut milk.
Pumpkin Curry
Kabocha squash, bell pepper and basil in a red curry sauce. Made with coconut milk.
Red Curry with Shrimp and Pineapple
Shrimp, pineapples, tomatoes and basil in a red curry sauce. Made with coconut milk.
Thai House Fried Rice
Tomatoes, eggs and onions with choice of protein.
Pineapple Fried Rice
Eggs, cashew nuts, raisins, onions, carrots and choice of protein.
Fried Rice
Side Orders
Steamed Jasmine Rice
Steamed Brown Rice
Sticky Rice
Egg Fried Rice
Steamed Mixed Vegetables
chinese broccoli, green beans, carrots, napa cabbage, and spinach
Cucumber Salad
Fried Egg
Thai Iced Tea
Thai Iced Coffee
Mint Limeade
Limeade with fresh mint leaves
Thai Lime Iced Tea
1/2 iced tea, 1/2 limeade
Regular Iced Tea
Soda
Fountain drink
Sparkling Water
Hot Tea
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*.
Thai Sangria
Red Wine, Lychee, Passion Fruit. Must be 21 to purchase.
Long Thailand Iced Tea
Thai tea, lime juice, Jinro Soju 375ml; better shared!
Jinro Soju (375ml)
Singha
Thai Lager. Must be 21 to purchase.
Stella Artois
Belgian Pilsner. Must be 21 to purchase.
Stone IPA
San Diego India Pale Ale. Must be 21 to purchase.
Kirin
Japanese Lager. Must be 21 to purchase.
Chardonnay Bottle 750ml
California
Sola Cabernet Sauvignon from California bottle 750mL
Pinot Noir - Acacia Bottle 750ml
California
Sauvignon Blanc - Simi, Sonoma County bottled 750ml
Sauvignon Blanc 750mL bottled
Chile
Buono core Merlot from California, 750mL
Gra-Pow Rice Plate (Lunch)
minced meat or tofu with chili, basil leaves, and bell pepper
Pad-King Rice Plate (Lunch)
ginger, onions, bell pepper, carrot, and black fungus
Pra-Ram Rice Plate (Lunch)
mixed vegetables; topped with peanut sauce
Gra-Tiem Rice Plate (Lunch)
garlic & black pepper sauted; served with mixed vegetables
Ma-Kuer Rice Plate (Lunch)
sauted eggplant bell pepper, bean sauce and fresh basil
Prig King Rice Plate (Lunch)
green beans, chili paste, bell pepper and basil leaves
Sauted Mixed Vegetables With Basil Rice Plate (Lunch)
cabbage, carrots, sprouts, and spinach
Chicken With Cashew Nuts Rice Plate (Lunch)
sauted with onions, carrots, and bell pepper
Crispy Chicken Rice Plate (Lunch)
lightly battered, sweet and sour sauce
Grilled BBQ Pork Rice Plate (Lunch)
broiled, bed of lettuce, sweet and sour sauce
Thai House Steak Rice Plate (Lunch)
marinated steak broiled; served with chefs secret sauce
Krung Pao Beef Rice Plate (Lunch)
sauted beef with chili sauce, onions, chili paste, and carrots
Chinese Broccoli Rice Plate (Lunch)
garlic and hoisin sauce
Pork Leg Stew Rice Plate (Lunch)
pickled cabbage and our homemade sauce
Yellow Curry Chicken Rice Plate (Lunch)
succulent chicken and potatoes
Green Curry Rice Plate (Lunch)
mixed vegetables and basil
Red Curry Rice Plate (Lunch)
mixed vegetables and basil
Panang Curry Rice Plate (Lunch)
onions and peanuts
Red Curry Shrimp & Pineapple Rice Plate (Lunch)
pineapple, tomatoes and basil
Pumpkin Curry Rice Plate (Lunch)
bell pepper and basil