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.

$6.00

Crispy Tofu

Sweet plum sauce and peanuts.

$6.00

Po Pia Sod

Cold rolls. Garden vegetables, basil, tofu wrapped in rice paper, tamarind sauce and peanuts.

$6.00

Shrimp Po Pia Sod

Cold rolls. 6 shrimps, garden vegetables, basil, tofu wrapped in rice paper, tamarind sauce and peanuts.

$8.00

Thai Curry Puff

Minced chicken and potato pastry puff, cucumber sauce.

$8.00

Taro Puff

Taro, corn, coconut milk, cucumber sauce.

$8.00

Roti Canai

Malaysian roti, coconut chicken curry.

$8.00

Chicken Lettuce Wrap

Curried minced chicken, garden vegetables and cashew nuts.

$9.00

Tod Mun

Fried fish cake, kaffir lime leaves.

$8.00

Lemongrass Shrimp Tempura

Wok tossed shrimp, lemongrass and dry chilies.

$10.00

Basil Chicken Dumplings

Ground chicken, sesame oil and sweet soy dipping sauce. Pan-fried or steamed.

$8.00

Vegetable Dumplings

Mixed vegetable, sesame oil, and sweet soy dipping sauce. Pan-fried or steamed.

$6.00

Calamari

Crispy fried calamari with Thai sweet chili sauce.

$10.00

Chicken Wings

Marinated Thai-style chicken wings in chef's special sauce.

$10.00

Crab Rangoon

Crab stick meat, cheese, celery wrapped in wonton skin.

$8.00

Satay

Grilled chicken on skewers with peanut sauce and cucumber salad.

$9.00

Thai Taro&Corn Puff

Sweet Taro&corn with coconut milk

$8.00

Tom Yum Soup

Hot and sour tangy soup, shrimp or chicken and Thai herbs. Spicy.

$8.00

Tom Kha Soup

Coconut milk soup, onion, shrimp or chicken, mushrooms, galanga.

$8.00

Clear Soup

Thai traditional clear broth soup with mixed vegetables, tofu and fried garlic.

$8.00

Soups

Salads

Som Tum Salad

Green papaya, tomatoes, peanuts, carrots, string beans and chilies in Thai style lime dressing. Spicy.

$10.00

Thai Salad

Tofu, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, shallots, and boiled egg, peanut sauce dressing.

$7.00

Chicken Larb Salad

Spiced minced chicken, roasted rice powder, shallots, lettuce, scallions, cilantro, mint leaves and red chilies in Thai spicy dressing. Spicy.

$12.00

Plar Goong Salad

Shrimp, lettuce, red onion, lemongrass, tomatoes, shallots, cilantro, cucumber, scallions, kaffir lime leaves.

$12.00

Duck Salad

Crispy duck, tomatoes, scallions, pineapple, cashew nuts & shallots. No

$15.00

Nua Nam Tok Salad

Sliced beef, shallots, cilantro, mint, scallions, red chilies & roasted rice.

$12.00

Mango Salad

Red onion, scallion in spicy lime dressing.

$8.00

Mango Salad with Shrimp

Red onion, scallion in spicy lime dressing.

$13.00

Seafood Salad

Shrimp, squid, mussels red onion, scallion in spicy lime dressing.

$18.00

Laksa

Lo mein. Shrimp, coconut curry in a laksa paste broth, Chinese broccoli & bean sprouts.

$16.00

Tamarind

Rice noodle. Hot & sour soup, chicken & shrimp, mushrooms, onion, scallions, bell peppers & chili paste. Spicy.

$16.00

Woon Sen

Clear noodle. Clear broth soup, minced chicken, scallions, bean sprouts, cilantro & garlic.

$14.00

Steamed Mussels

Onion, lemongrass, basil sauce.

$20.00

Big Bowl Noodle Soup

Wok Cooking

Pad Basil

String beans, basil, garlic, chili, carrot, bell peppers & onion. Spicy.

$14.00

Pad Ped

String beans, bell peppers, bamboo and red chili paste. Spicy.

$14.00

Pad Ginger

Mushrooms, ginger, garlic, onion, scallions, celery, carrots and bell peppers.

$14.00

Pad Black Pepper Garlic

Roasted garlic, black pepper and mixed vegetables.

$14.00

Sweet and Sour

Pineapple, tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, carrot, baby corn, bell peppers and scallions.

$14.00

Cashew Nut

Scallions, onion, bell peppers, pineapple, carrot, baby corn, celery and Thai spices.

$14.00

Chili Mango

Fresh mango, onion and bell peppers, red chili paste. Spicy.

$14.00

Vegetable Basil

Roasted garlic, chili, bell peppers, onion and mixed vegetables. Spicy.

$14.00

Pad Thai

Rice noodles, bean sprouts, scallions, egg, and crunchy peanuts.

$14.00

Pad See Ew

Flat rice noodles, sweet soy sauce, Chinese broccoli, and eggs.

$14.00

Drunken Noodles

Flat rice noodles, broccoli, carrots, onion, bell peppers, garlic, chili, fried egg, and basil. Spicy.

$14.00

Pad Woon Sen

Clear noodles, egg, garlic, onion, celery, napa, carrots, and soy sauce.

$14.00

Gai Kua

Sauteed flat noodles, red onion, scallions, beansprouts, lettuce, egg, sesame oil.

$14.00

Singapore Noodles

Noodles fused with yellow curry powder, onion, scallion, beansprout, egg.

$14.00

Noodle

Pot Cooking

Yellow Curry

Coconut milk, potatoes, onion, carrots and curry powder. Spicy.

$14.00

Red Curry

Coconut milk, bamboo shoots, string beans, bell peppers and basil. Spicy.

$14.00

Green Curry

Coconut milk bamboo shoots, eggplant, bell peppers, string beans and basil. Spicy.

$14.00

Panang Curry

Coconut milk, string beans, carrots, bell peppers and kaffir lime leaves. Spicy.

$14.00

Massaman Curry

Coconut milk, potatoes, roasted peanuts and onion.

$14.00

Nasi Goreng

Indonesian fried rice, egg, carrots, onion, bell peppers. Spicy.

$14.00

Thai Fried Rice

Egg, onion, scallions, tomatoes and Chinese broccoli.

$14.00

Pineapple Fried Rice

Egg, onion, pineapple, scallions and cashew nut.

$14.00

Basil Fried Rice

Egg, onion, bell peppers and basil. Spicy.

$14.00

Tom Yum Fried Rice

Fried rice with egg ,onions, mushroom,bell pepper,Kaffir lime leaves and spicy Tom yum paste with Chicken.

$14.00

Crabmeat Fried Rice

Egg, onion, scallions.

$19.00

Fried Rice

Chef's Special

Chicken Teriyaki

Grilled chicken breast served on a bed of broccoli with teriyaki sauce.

$18.00

Garlic Eggplant

Sauted eggplant, baby corn, napa, broccoli & carrots in garlic sauce.

$14.00

Pra Ram Chicken

Sauted peanut sauce, carrot & steamed broccoli.

$17.00

Shaking Beef

Sauted beef, onion, broccoli, bell peppers, garlic, carrots & soy sauce.

$19.00

Pla Rad Prik

Fish fillet, spicy garlic sauce, onion, bell peppers & steamed broccoli, Spicy.

$22.00

Pla Choo Chee

Fish fillet, Choo Chee coconut milk sauce, kaffir lime leaf and bell peppers. Medium spicy.

$22.00

Pineapple Duck Curry

Coconut milk, red curry, pineapple, tomatoes, bell peppers and basil. Spicy. Not halal.

$24.00

Duck Gra Prow

Thai chilies, string beans, bell peppers, carrots and basil. Spicy. Not halal.

$24.00

Chicken Rendang

Indonesian-Malaysian coconut curry. Spicy.

$17.00

Beef Rendang

Indonesian-Malaysian coconut curry. Spicy.

$19.00

Garlic Salmon

Filet of salmon with garlic sauce, steamed mixed vegetables.

$24.00

Salmon Mango Salad

Red onion, scallion, mint, peanuts and papaya dressing.

$22.00

Jasmine Rice

$2.00

Sticky Rice

$3.00

Steamed Noodles

$4.00

Fried Egg

$3.00

Brown Rice

$3.00

Steamed Vegetables

$4.00

Peanut Sauce

$2.00

Sides

Wok Lunch Specials

Basil Wok Lunch Special

String beans, basil, garlic, chili, bell peppers & onion. Spicy.

$9.95

Ginger Lunch Special

Mushrooms, ginger, garlic, onion, scallions, celery, carrots and bell peppers.

$9.95

Garlic Lunch Special

Roasted garlic, black pepper and mixed vegetables.

$9.95

Basil Talapia Lunch Special

Talapia, onion, bell peppers, basil and chili paste sauce.

$10.95

Red Curry Lunch Special

Coconut milk, bamboo shoots, string beans, bell peppers and basil. Spicy.

$9.95

Green Curry Lunch Special

Coconut milk, bamboo shoots, eggplant, bell peppers, string beans and basil. Spicy.

$9.95

Massaman Curry Lunch Special

Coconut milk, potatoes, roasted peanuts and onion.

$9.95

Pot Cooking Lunch Specials

Fried Rice Lunch Specials

Thai Fried Rice Lunch Special

Egg, onion, scallions, tomatoes and Chinese broccoli.

$9.95

Basil Fried Rice Lunch Special

Egg, onion, bell peppers, chili and basil. Spicy.

$9.95

Pad Thai Lunch Special

Rice noodles, bean sprouts, scallions, egg and crunchy peanuts.

$9.95

Pad See Ew Lunch Special

Flat rice noodles, sweet soy sauce, Chinese broccoli and egg.

$9.95

Drunken Noodle Lunch Special

Flat rice noodles, broccoli, carrots, onion, bell peppers, garlic, chili, fried egg and basil. Spicy.

$9.95

Noodles Lunch Specials

Desserts

Mango and Sweet Sticky Rice

Summer only.

$10.00

Jack Fruit & Sweet Sticky Rice

$10.00

Fried Ice Cream

Vanilla,mango, green tea Mango,

$8.00

Crispy Fried Banana

Honey and roasted sesame seeds.

$6.00

Thai Pumpkin Custard

Sweet coconut milk.

$8.00

Mochi Ice Cream

Vanilla, strawberry, green tea, mango.

$9.00

Thai Custard &Sweet Sticky Rice

$8.00

Sweet Taro Thai Custard

$8.00

Thai Iced Tea

$4.00

Thai Iced Coffee

$4.00

Soda

$2.00

Spring Water

$2.00

Sparkling Water

$3.00

Hot Tea

$3.00

Coconut Juice

$4.00

Mango Juice

$4.00

Lychee Juice

$4.00

Sweet Pink Lady with Soda

$4.00

Sweet Pink Lady with Milk

$4.00

Thai Iced Tea with Boba

Sweet tapioca pearl with milk.

$6.50

Boba Matcha Latte

$6.50

Boba Brown Sugar

Brown Sugar with Tapioca Pearls

$6.50

Thai ice tea with Tapioca Pearl

Sweet Thai tea with Tapioca Pearls

$6.50

Boba Thai Ice Tea

$6.50

Strawberry with Rainbow Jelly Latte

$6.00

Boba Classic Tea

$6.50

Blue Mountain Coffee with Boba

$6.50

Boba taro

$6.50

Classic Boba Tea

$6.50

Strawberry Rainbow Jelly

$6.50

Strawberry Boba

$6.50

Tiger Boba

$6.50

Taro Boba

$6.50

Honeydew Boba

$6.50

Lemonade

$4.00

Beverages