Rice is a vital - almost sacred - part of Thai cuisine. Indeed the verb "to eat" (khin kao) translates literally as "to eat rice"!
65. STEAMED RICE (KAO SUAY) £1.60
Gently steamed Jasmine rice.
66. HOUSE SPECIAL FRIED RICE
(KAO PAD THAI DAMRONG) £6.95
House special fried rice with prawns, chicken, egg, onions, spring onions and soya sauce.
67. STICKY RICE STEAMED WITH COCONUT MILK (KAO GATI) £2.50
Steamed rice with coconut milk and a sticky texture.
68. EGG FRIED RICE (KAO PAD KHAI) £1.70
Jasmine rice fried with egg and light soya sauce.
69. FRIED RICE WITH CHILLI AND BASIL (KAO PAD GRAPRAO) £6.95
Beef, chicken, pork or prawns with rice, chilli and peppers, spicy sauce and sweet basil.
70. GARLIC RICE
(KAO PAD KHATEAN)£2.50
Egg fried rice with crispy roast garlic and soy sauce.
Noodles can be a meal in themselves and can be prepared at a roadside food stall or a five star hotel. Noodles are eaten at any time of day or night and even for breakfast.
71. FRIED EGG NOODLES (PAD BA MEE) £6.95
Egg noodles stir-fried with beansprouts, celery, carrots and spring onions with light soya sauce and sesame oil.
72. FRIED NOODLES WITH SOYA SAUCE
(PAD BA MEE PAK) £6.95
Rice noodles stir-fried in dark soya sauce with broccoli and egg. Choice of beef, pork or chicken.
73. SPICY FRIED NOODLES
(KUEY TIEW PAD KEE MOW) £6.95
Rice noodles stir-fried with spicy sauce. Choice of beef or chicken or pork.
74. FRIED EGG NOODLES WITH PRAWNS (PAD BA MEE GOONG) £6.95
Egg noodles stir-fried with prawns, mange tout and spring onions with light soya sauce and sesame oil.
75. THAI FRIED NOODLES
(KUEY TIEW PAD THAI) £7.95
Traditional Thai fried noodles with prawns or chicken or pork or beef and beansprouts, spring onions, crushed peanuts and egg.