River Thai Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at River Thai, located in New York City, offers a diverse selection of authentic Thai dishes. From Vegetable Spring Rolls to Lemongrass Shrimp Tempura, every starter bursts with flavor and freshness. The Tom Yum Soup and Som Tum Salad are must-tries for those craving traditional Thai tastes. Customers rave about the flavorful Chicken Pad See Ew and the delightful Thai Curry Puff. The restaurant's ambiance is described as intimate and inviting, making it a perfect spot for a relaxed meal. With options for vegan and vegetarian diners, along with attentive service and great lunch specials, River Thai is a hidden gem for those seeking quality, fresh, and savory Thai cuisine. Don't miss out on their signature dishes and the welcoming atmosphere that makes every visit a delightful experience.
Starters
Vegetable Spring Roll
Hand rolled and fried, sweet plum sauce.
Crispy Tofu
Sweet plum sauce and peanuts.
Po Pia Sod
Cold rolls. Garden vegetables, basil, tofu wrapped in rice paper, tamarind sauce and peanuts.
Shrimp Po Pia Sod
Cold rolls. 6 shrimps, garden vegetables, basil, tofu wrapped in rice paper, tamarind sauce and peanuts.
Thai Curry Puff
Minced chicken and potato pastry puff, cucumber sauce.
Taro Puff
Taro, corn, coconut milk, cucumber sauce.
Roti Canai
Malaysian roti, coconut chicken curry.
Chicken Lettuce Wrap
Curried minced chicken, garden vegetables and cashew nuts.
Tod Mun
Fried fish cake, kaffir lime leaves.
Lemongrass Shrimp Tempura
Wok tossed shrimp, lemongrass and dry chilies.
Basil Chicken Dumplings
Ground chicken, sesame oil and sweet soy dipping sauce. Pan-fried or steamed.
Vegetable Dumplings
Mixed vegetable, sesame oil, and sweet soy dipping sauce. Pan-fried or steamed.
Calamari
Crispy fried calamari with Thai sweet chili sauce.
Chicken Wings
Marinated Thai-style chicken wings in chef's special sauce.
Crab Rangoon
Crab stick meat, cheese, celery wrapped in wonton skin.
Satay
Grilled chicken on skewers with peanut sauce and cucumber salad.
Thai Taro&Corn Puff
Sweet Taro&corn with coconut milk
Tom Yum Soup
Hot and sour tangy soup, shrimp or chicken and Thai herbs. Spicy.
Tom Kha Soup
Coconut milk soup, onion, shrimp or chicken, mushrooms, galanga.
Clear Soup
Thai traditional clear broth soup with mixed vegetables, tofu and fried garlic.
Soups
Salads
Som Tum Salad
Green papaya, tomatoes, peanuts, carrots, string beans and chilies in Thai style lime dressing. Spicy.
Thai Salad
Tofu, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, shallots, and boiled egg, peanut sauce dressing.
Chicken Larb Salad
Spiced minced chicken, roasted rice powder, shallots, lettuce, scallions, cilantro, mint leaves and red chilies in Thai spicy dressing. Spicy.
Plar Goong Salad
Shrimp, lettuce, red onion, lemongrass, tomatoes, shallots, cilantro, cucumber, scallions, kaffir lime leaves.
Duck Salad
Crispy duck, tomatoes, scallions, pineapple, cashew nuts & shallots. No
Nua Nam Tok Salad
Sliced beef, shallots, cilantro, mint, scallions, red chilies & roasted rice.
Mango Salad
Red onion, scallion in spicy lime dressing.
Mango Salad with Shrimp
Red onion, scallion in spicy lime dressing.
Seafood Salad
Shrimp, squid, mussels red onion, scallion in spicy lime dressing.
Laksa
Lo mein. Shrimp, coconut curry in a laksa paste broth, Chinese broccoli & bean sprouts.
Tamarind
Rice noodle. Hot & sour soup, chicken & shrimp, mushrooms, onion, scallions, bell peppers & chili paste. Spicy.
Woon Sen
Clear noodle. Clear broth soup, minced chicken, scallions, bean sprouts, cilantro & garlic.
Steamed Mussels
Onion, lemongrass, basil sauce.
Big Bowl Noodle Soup
Wok Cooking
Pad Basil
String beans, basil, garlic, chili, carrot, bell peppers & onion. Spicy.
Pad Ped
String beans, bell peppers, bamboo and red chili paste. Spicy.
Pad Ginger
Mushrooms, ginger, garlic, onion, scallions, celery, carrots and bell peppers.
Pad Black Pepper Garlic
Roasted garlic, black pepper and mixed vegetables.
Sweet and Sour
Pineapple, tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, carrot, baby corn, bell peppers and scallions.
Cashew Nut
Scallions, onion, bell peppers, pineapple, carrot, baby corn, celery and Thai spices.
Chili Mango
Fresh mango, onion and bell peppers, red chili paste. Spicy.
Vegetable Basil
Roasted garlic, chili, bell peppers, onion and mixed vegetables. Spicy.
Pad Thai
Rice noodles, bean sprouts, scallions, egg, and crunchy peanuts.
Pad See Ew
Flat rice noodles, sweet soy sauce, Chinese broccoli, and eggs.
Drunken Noodles
Flat rice noodles, broccoli, carrots, onion, bell peppers, garlic, chili, fried egg, and basil. Spicy.
Pad Woon Sen
Clear noodles, egg, garlic, onion, celery, napa, carrots, and soy sauce.
Gai Kua
Sauteed flat noodles, red onion, scallions, beansprouts, lettuce, egg, sesame oil.
Singapore Noodles
Noodles fused with yellow curry powder, onion, scallion, beansprout, egg.
Noodle
Pot Cooking
Yellow Curry
Coconut milk, potatoes, onion, carrots and curry powder. Spicy.
Red Curry
Coconut milk, bamboo shoots, string beans, bell peppers and basil. Spicy.
Green Curry
Coconut milk bamboo shoots, eggplant, bell peppers, string beans and basil. Spicy.
Panang Curry
Coconut milk, string beans, carrots, bell peppers and kaffir lime leaves. Spicy.
Massaman Curry
Coconut milk, potatoes, roasted peanuts and onion.
Nasi Goreng
Indonesian fried rice, egg, carrots, onion, bell peppers. Spicy.
Thai Fried Rice
Egg, onion, scallions, tomatoes and Chinese broccoli.
Pineapple Fried Rice
Egg, onion, pineapple, scallions and cashew nut.
Basil Fried Rice
Egg, onion, bell peppers and basil. Spicy.
Tom Yum Fried Rice
Fried rice with egg ,onions, mushroom,bell pepper,Kaffir lime leaves and spicy Tom yum paste with Chicken.
Crabmeat Fried Rice
Egg, onion, scallions.
Fried Rice
Chef's Special
Chicken Teriyaki
Grilled chicken breast served on a bed of broccoli with teriyaki sauce.
Garlic Eggplant
Sauted eggplant, baby corn, napa, broccoli & carrots in garlic sauce.
Pra Ram Chicken
Sauted peanut sauce, carrot & steamed broccoli.
Shaking Beef
Sauted beef, onion, broccoli, bell peppers, garlic, carrots & soy sauce.
Pla Rad Prik
Fish fillet, spicy garlic sauce, onion, bell peppers & steamed broccoli, Spicy.
Pla Choo Chee
Fish fillet, Choo Chee coconut milk sauce, kaffir lime leaf and bell peppers. Medium spicy.
Pineapple Duck Curry
Coconut milk, red curry, pineapple, tomatoes, bell peppers and basil. Spicy. Not halal.
Duck Gra Prow
Thai chilies, string beans, bell peppers, carrots and basil. Spicy. Not halal.
Chicken Rendang
Indonesian-Malaysian coconut curry. Spicy.
Beef Rendang
Indonesian-Malaysian coconut curry. Spicy.
Garlic Salmon
Filet of salmon with garlic sauce, steamed mixed vegetables.
Salmon Mango Salad
Red onion, scallion, mint, peanuts and papaya dressing.
Jasmine Rice
Sticky Rice
Steamed Noodles
Fried Egg
Brown Rice
Steamed Vegetables
Peanut Sauce
Sides
Wok Lunch Specials
Basil Wok Lunch Special
String beans, basil, garlic, chili, bell peppers & onion. Spicy.
Ginger Lunch Special
Mushrooms, ginger, garlic, onion, scallions, celery, carrots and bell peppers.
Garlic Lunch Special
Roasted garlic, black pepper and mixed vegetables.
Basil Talapia Lunch Special
Talapia, onion, bell peppers, basil and chili paste sauce.
Red Curry Lunch Special
Coconut milk, bamboo shoots, string beans, bell peppers and basil. Spicy.
Green Curry Lunch Special
Coconut milk, bamboo shoots, eggplant, bell peppers, string beans and basil. Spicy.
Massaman Curry Lunch Special
Coconut milk, potatoes, roasted peanuts and onion.
Pot Cooking Lunch Specials
Fried Rice Lunch Specials
Thai Fried Rice Lunch Special
Egg, onion, scallions, tomatoes and Chinese broccoli.
Basil Fried Rice Lunch Special
Egg, onion, bell peppers, chili and basil. Spicy.
Pad Thai Lunch Special
Rice noodles, bean sprouts, scallions, egg and crunchy peanuts.
Pad See Ew Lunch Special
Flat rice noodles, sweet soy sauce, Chinese broccoli and egg.
Drunken Noodle Lunch Special
Flat rice noodles, broccoli, carrots, onion, bell peppers, garlic, chili, fried egg and basil. Spicy.
Noodles Lunch Specials
Desserts
Mango and Sweet Sticky Rice
Summer only.
Jack Fruit & Sweet Sticky Rice
Fried Ice Cream
Vanilla,mango, green tea Mango,
Crispy Fried Banana
Honey and roasted sesame seeds.
Thai Pumpkin Custard
Sweet coconut milk.
Mochi Ice Cream
Vanilla, strawberry, green tea, mango.
Thai Custard &Sweet Sticky Rice
Sweet Taro Thai Custard
Thai Iced Tea
Thai Iced Coffee
Soda
Spring Water
Sparkling Water
Hot Tea
Coconut Juice
Mango Juice
Lychee Juice
Sweet Pink Lady with Soda
Sweet Pink Lady with Milk
Thai Iced Tea with Boba
Sweet tapioca pearl with milk.
Boba Matcha Latte
Boba Brown Sugar
Brown Sugar with Tapioca Pearls
Thai ice tea with Tapioca Pearl
Sweet Thai tea with Tapioca Pearls