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    Ben Thai Cafe

    1331 Polk St

    San Francisco, CA 94109


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    DRINKS
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    Featured Items

    • Pad See Ew

      Rice noodle with choice of protein*, broccoli, egg, and house soy sauce.
      $16.50
    • Pad Thai

      Rice stick noodle with choice of protein*, egg, garlic, tofu, chopped pickled turnip, scallions, ground peanuts, and bean sprouts.
      $16.50
    • Jasmine Rice

      $3.25

    DINNER

    Chef's Special

    • Emperor Khao Soi

      Ultimate Khao Soi noodles fully loaded with Roasted oxtail, Roasted duck and chicken satay topped with cilantro, green and red onion, fried shallots, pickled mustard green, and a mound of fried egg noodles.
      $35.00
    • Khao Soi Deluxe (Northern Thai)

      Egg noodles in red and yellow coconut milk curry topped with cilantro, green onions and red onions, fried shallots, pickle mustard green and a mound of fried egg noodles, This is the next level of Northern Thai Khao soi.
      $18.50
    • Khao Soi (Northern Thai)

      Egg noodles swimming in red and yellow coconut milk curry with your choice of chicken, pork, beef, or tofu, topped with, cilantro, green and red onion, fried shallots, pickled mustard greens, and a mound of fried egg noodles. This is our mother’s version of this delicious dish from the north of Thailand, made special for her son-in-law.
      $18.50
    • Roasted Duck Noodle Soup (Chinese Thai)

      Your choice of either thin rice stick noodles or flat fun noodles in a rich broth with spinach, cilantro, and bean sprouts. The duck is roasted Chinese style and cut into strips with the skin on, a healthy amount of meat and a tasty layer of fat in between. This is one of our favorite rainy-day comfort foods. (Cannot be Gluten-Free)
      $21.00
    • Roasted Duck Curry (Chinese Thai)

      Red curry cooked in coconut milk with roasted skin-on fatty duck, tomato, snap peas, red bell pepper, zucchini, pineapple and fresh basil.
      $23.00
    • Oxtail Soup (American Thai)

      Oxtail slow stewed with carrot, tomato, and cabbage. This dish is rich and hearty, with a great balance between sweet and salty.
      $20.00
    • Salmon Avocado Curry (American Thai)

      Red curry paste with Salmon cooked in coconut milk with bell pepper, snap peas and avocado.
      $26.00
    • Pork Palo (Chinese)

      Our mother’s specialty! Pork and egg slow-cooked in a Chinese five spice stew for over three hours; served with a side of pickled cabbage. This dish is often requested at family get-togethers and temple events.
      $19.00
    • Infused Tom Yum Lobster

      A bold twist on a Thai classic. Fresh, meaty Lobster stir-fried with an intense Tom Yum paste, kaffir lime leaves, and lemongrass. Served with delicate white beech mushrooms, shallots, this dish captures all the zest of Tom Yum in every concentrated, flavorful bite.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $34.00
    • Ka-Ree Soft shell Crab

      Golden-fried soft shell crab served over a silky Thai yellow curry with pumpkin, potato and bell peppers. Rich, aromatic, and perfectly balanced with a satisfying crunch.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $25.00
    • Keow-Wan Lobster

      Succulent lobster in a rich, velvety Thai Green curry, simmered with tender eggplant, crisp bell peppers, and fresh basil. Creamy, Aromatic, and perfectly balanced with a bright, zesty finish.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $27.00
    • Tom Yum Fried Rice

      Wok-fried jasmine rice with our aromatic Tom Yum paste, layered with lemongrass, kaffir lime, and galangal. Finished with flame-seared Lobster.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $26.00
    • Gra-Prao Fried Rice Ribeye

      Wok-fried rice with a spicy basil chili sauce, topped with sliced of medium-rare Ribeye steak.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $26.50
    • Crying Tiger Ribeye

      A premium twist on a North-Eastern Thai favorite. Succulent, flame-grilled ribeye steak sliced and tossed in a zesty lime dressing, toasted rice, and fresh Thai herbs.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $23.00
    • Pad Thai Lobster

      Thailand’s iconic stir-fried noodles, elevated with flame-seared lobster, Tossed in our signature sauce with egg, tofu, turnips, scallions, and bean sprouts, served with crushed peanuts and fresh lime on the side.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $27.00
    • Pa-Nang Ribeye

      Sliced grilled ribeye served in a Panang curry with coconut milk, bell pepper, zucchini, kaffir lime leaves, and Thai basil.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $26.00

    Starters

    • Ben Thai Platter

      A perfect appetizer for family gathering. come with Golden bag(2pcs), Prawn roll(2pcs), Veggie roll(2pcs), Golden Triangle(4pcs) and Chicken Satay(2pcs) serve with peanut sauce, sweet & spicy sauce, pine apple sauce and house sweet ketchup
      $22.00
    • Fresh roll

      Prawns or tofu, bean sprouts, lettuce, cilantro wrap in rice paper served with peanut and sweet and sour sauce.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $13.50
    • Golden Bags

      Rice paper stuffed with potato and minced chicken, then fried until crispy and served with cucumber salad.
      $12.50
    • Chicken Satay

      Chicken skewers marinated in herbs and spices, served with peanut sauce and cucumber salad.
      $13.00
    • Vegetarian Fried Spring Rolls

      Daily wrap deep fried spring rolls serve with sweet homemade ketchup.
      $12.50
    • Pork Of The Heavens

      Deep fried pork marinated in Thai herbs and spices. Served with sticky rice.
      $13.00
    • Murder Wings

      Our unique spicy fried chicken wings sautéed with fresh peppercorn, krachai, herbs and spices and topped with fried basil. To die for!
      $13.00
    • Paradise Wings

      Sweet and savory fried chicken wings sautéed with a touch of garlic and topped with fried basil. The saint to our murder wings’ sinner.
      $13.00
    • Prawn Rolls

      Deep fried marinated prawn wrapped in egg roll skin served with sweet & spicy sauce.
      $12.00
    • Cristpy Cala

      Home style deep fried calamari with sweet chili sauce
      $14.50
    • Golden Triangle

      Golden brown deep fried tofu serve with sweet chili sauce and crush peanuts
      $9.50

    Soups

    • Tom Yum

      Spicy sour soup with your choice of chicken, tofu, or prawns, mushrooms, lemongrass, kaffir and galangal. (Gluten-Free)
      $15.00
    • Tom Kha

      Spicy sour soup with a creamy coconut milk, your choice of chicken, tofu, or prawns, mushrooms, lemongrass, kaffir and galangal. (Gluten-Free)
      $15.00

    Salads

    • Papaya Salad

      Shredded green papaya, tomato, green bean, carrot and ground peanuts tossed in chili-lime dressing.
      $14.50
    • Larb Salad

      Spicy and sour salad with your of ground chicken or minced roasted skin-on fatty duck tossed with chili, red onion, cilantro, toasted rice, and our spicy citrus vinaigrette.
      $15.00
    • Crying Tiger Ribeye

      A premium twist on a North-Eastern Thai favorite. Succulent, flame-grilled ribeye steak sliced and tossed in a zesty lime dressing, toasted rice, and fresh Thai herbs.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $23.00

    Sauteed

    • Gra-Prao

      Spicy minced chicken or your choice of pork or beef sautéed with chopped garlic, bell pepper, onion, bamboo shoots, and fresh basil.
      $15.50
    • Spicy Eggplant & Basil

      Your choice of protein* and eggplant sautéed in chili paste with garlic, bell pepper, onion, and fresh basil.
      $16.50
    • Peanut Pra-Ram

      Your choice of protein* topped with curry peanut sauce, served on a bed of steamed vegetables.
      $15.50
    • Pik-King

      Your choice of protein* sautéed with green beans, bell peppers, onions, snap peas, and lightly spiced curry paste. (Cannot be Gluten-Free)
      $15.50
    • Bbq Chicken

      Juicy chicken thigh marinated in a lemongrass curry sauce and grilled. Served with side salad and sweet & spicy sauce. (Cannot be Gluten-Free)
      $17.00
    • Bbq Pork

      Thin slices of lightly grilled pork marinated in a blend of Thai herbs and spices. Served with side salad and a savory sauce. (Cannot be Gluten-Free)
      $17.00

    Curries

    • Keow-Wan

      Green curry with your choice of protein* cooked in coconut milk with eggplant, string bean, bell pepper, broccoli, and basil. (Gluten-Free)
      $16.50
    • Gang-Dang

      Red curry paste with your choice of protein* cooked in coconut milk with bamboo shoots, zucchini, bell pepper, snap pea, and basil. (Gluten-Free)
      $16.50
    • Ka-Ree

      Yellow curry with your choice of protein* cooked in coconut milk with potato, carrot, onion, bell pepper, and pumpkin. (Gluten-Free)
      $16.50
    • Pa-Nang

      Panang curry sauce with your choice of protein* cooked in coconut milk with zucchini, bell peppers and kaffir lime leaf. (Gluten-Free)
      $16.50
    • Roasted Duck Curry (Chinese Thai)

      Red curry cooked in coconut milk with roasted skin-on fatty duck, tomato, snap peas, red bell pepper, zucchini, pineapple and fresh basil.
      $23.00
    • Pumpkin Curry (Northern Thai)

      Red curry past with prawns (5pcs) cooked in coconut milk with bell pepper, pumpkin and basil.
      $20.50

    Seafood

    • Pad-Ta-Lay

      Sautéed prawns, calamari, and salmon, cooked with mixed vegetables in spicy sauce.
      $23.50
    • Garlic Duo

      Sautéed prawns and calamari with Garlic sauce and a touch of crispy garlic
      $22.50
    • Salmon Delight

      Salmon cooked in red curry and coconut milk with onions, pine apple and carrot
      $25.50
    • Seafood Delight

      Fawns and Calamari cooked in red curry and coconut milk with onions, pineapple and carrot
      $23.50
    • Infused Tom Yum Lobster

      A bold twist on a Thai classic. Fresh, meaty Lobster stir-fried with an intense Tom Yum paste, kaffir lime leaves, and lemongrass. Served with delicate white beech mushrooms, shallots, this dish captures all the zest of Tom Yum in every concentrated, flavorful bite.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $34.00
    • Keow-Wan Lobster

      Succulent lobster in a rich, velvety Thai Green curry, simmered with tender eggplant, crisp bell peppers, and fresh basil. Creamy, Aromatic, and perfectly balanced with a bright, zesty finish.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $27.00
    • Ka-Ree Soft shell Crab

      Golden-fried soft shell crab served over a silky Thai yellow curry with pumpkin, potato and bell peppers. Rich, aromatic, and perfectly balanced with a satisfying crunch.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $25.00
    • Salmon Avocado Curry (American Thai)

      Red curry paste with Salmon cooked in coconut milk with bell pepper, snap peas and avocado.
      $26.00
    • Pik-King Swai (Central Thai)

      Deep fried Swai mix with spiced curry paste serve with sautéed green bean and bell pepper
      $23.50

    Wok-Tossed Noodles & Fried Rice

    • Pad Thai

      Rice stick noodle with choice of protein*, egg, garlic, tofu, chopped pickled turnip, scallions, ground peanuts, and bean sprouts.
      $16.50
    • Pad See Ew

      Rice noodle with choice of protein*, broccoli, egg, and house soy sauce.
      $16.50
    • Pad Kee Mao

      Rice noodle with choice of protein*, snap peas, broccoli, onion, bell pepper, tomato, and fresh basil in house chili soy sauce.
      $16.50
    • House Fried Rice

      With your choice of protein*, egg, onion, and scallions.
      $16.50
    • Gra-Prao Fried Rice

      With spicy minced chicken or your choice of pork or beef, onion, scallions, and fresh basil in our house chili paste. Topped with a sunny side up egg.
      $17.50
    • Roasted Duck Fried Rice

      Cannot be Gluten-Free
      $23.50
    • Crab Fried Rice

      $23.50
    • Tom Yum Fried Rice

      Wok-fried jasmine rice with our aromatic Tom Yum paste, layered with lemongrass, kaffir lime, and galangal. Finished with flame-seared Lobster.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $26.00
    • Pineapple Fried Rice

      A special curry Thai fried rice combined with pineapple, onion, egg, cashews come with chicken and shrimp.
      $20.00
    • Gra-Prao Fried Rice Ribeye

      Wok-fried rice with a spicy basil chili sauce, topped with sliced of medium-rare Ribeye steak.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $26.50
    • Chan Pad Poo (Eastern Thai)

      Pan-fried rice stick noodles, egg and real crab meat with special house sauce serve with scallions and bean sprouts
      $19.50

    Sides, Sauce and Utensil

    • Jasmine Rice

      $3.25
    • Brown Rice

      $3.75
    • Sticky Rice

      $4.00
    • Fried Egg

      $4.50
    • Roti

      $4.50
    • Roasted duck Side

      $11.00
    • Cucumber Salad

      $5.50
    • Peanut Sauce (Small Size)

      $2.50
    • Peanut Sauce (Large Size)

      $5.00
    • Steamed Vegetables

      $7.50
    • Sauteed Vegetables

      $9.50
    • Curry Sauce

      Coconut milk cooked with choice of Curry paste.
      $9.00
    • Plain Pad Thai Noodles - Side Order

      A side order of blanched Pad Thai noodles. No sauce, no fixings.
      $5.50
    • Plain Fun Noodles - Side Order

      A side order of blanched rice noodles. No sauce, no fixings.
      $5.50
    • Plain Egg Noodles - Side Order

      A side order of blanched egg noodles. No sauce, no fixings.
      $5.50
    • Hot sauce

      $0.50
    • Plastic Utensil

    • Chili in Fish sauce

      $1.50

    Dessert

    • Mango + Sweet Sticky Rice

      $12.00
    • Sticky Rice With Ice Cream

      $10.00
    • F.B.I.

      $11.00
    • Thai Crepe + Ice Cream

      $10.50
    • Mitchell’s Ice cream

      $6.00
    • Thai Tea Float

      Thai tea serve with Mitchell’s Vanilla bean ice cream
      $9.00
    • Thai Coffee Float

      Thai coffee serve with Mitchell’s Vanilla bean ice cream
      $9.00
    • Coca Cola Float

      Coca Cola serve with Mitchell’s vanilla bean ice cream
      $9.00
    • Beer Float- Maui porter+Vanilla

      $11.00
    • Sweet Sticky Rice

      $6.00
    • Brownie Matcha Lava By U:Dessert Story

      The ultimate combination of premium Uji Matcha Chocolate Lava Cake serve with cookie crumble, seasonal fruits and Vanilla Bean Mitchell's Ice Cream.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $17.00

    DRINKS

    Non-Alcoholic

    • Coca-Cola, Can

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $4.00
    • Diet Coke

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $4.00
    • Sprite

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $4.00
    • Apple Cider

      $4.50
    • Sparkling Water

      $4.50
    • Thai Ice Coffee

      Authentic Thai Black Coffee with half & half for a smooth, creamy finish, served over Ice
      $5.50
    • Thai Ice Tea

      Authentic Thai Tea with half & half for a smooth, creamy finish, served over Ice
      $5.50
    • Ginger Honey Limeade

      House-simmered Ginger with Honey, finished with fresh lime, served over Ice
      $5.50
    • Unsweetened Thai Ice Tea

      Traditional Thai black tea with no sugar or milk, served over Ice
      $3.50
    • Whole Young Coconut

      A whole young coconut, cut open and served with the coconut water inside.
      $9.00
    • Hot water $

      $0.50

    Beer

    • Chang

      $6.50
    • Singha Beer

      $6.50
    • Maui Brewing Bikini Blonde

      $8.00
    • Maui Brewing Coconut Hiwa Porter

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00
    • Allagash White

      $8.00
    • Oskar blue IPA

      $8.00
    • Pizza Port Swami

      $8.00
    • 2 Town Cider

      $8.00
    • mango sticky rice beer

      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.00

    Coca Cola Float

    $9.00

    Coca Cola serve with Mitchell’s vanilla bean ice cream

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    All hours
    Sunday11:30 am - 9:15 pm
    Monday11:30 am - 2:45 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:15 pm
    Tuesday11:30 am - 2:45 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:15 pm
    Wednesday11:30 am - 2:45 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:15 pm
    Thursday11:30 am - 2:45 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:15 pm
    Friday11:30 am - 2:45 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:45 pm
    Saturday11:30 am - 9:45 pm
    Restaurant info

    Opened in 2015 by a brother/sister team of native San Franciscans, Ben Thai Cafe strives to provide great food in an atmosphere that is fun, contemporary, and very San Francisco.

    Location

    1331 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

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