Takhrai Thai Menu (Updated September 2025)

Welcome to Takhrai Thai, a hidden gem located in Poway, California. This vibrant Thai restaurant offers an authentic and delightful culinary experience that transports you straight to Thailand. With a menu brimming with traditional flavors and expertly crafted dishes, Takhrai Thai has quickly become a favorite for both locals and visitors.

One standout from their extensive menu is the Pad Thai, a harmony of chantaboon noodles, crunchy bean sprouts, and egg, topped with crushed peanuts. Diners rave about the generous portions and balanced spice levels, making it suitable for a range of palates. For those seeking something more adventurous, the Tom Kha and Massaman Curry receive high praise for their rich flavors and comforting warmth.

All-day offerings: Satisfy your cravings with dishes like Crab Meat Fried Rice, Pan Fried Noodles, and the deliciously fragrant Red Curry.
Inviting atmosphere: The welcoming staff enhances the dining experience, ensuring that every visit feels special and personal.
Customer satisfaction: The overwhelmingly positive reviews reflect not only the quality of the food but also the friendly and attentive service.

Whether you’re looking for a cozy dinner or a vibrant lunch spot, Takhrai Thai serves as the ultimate destination for those seeking authentic Thai cuisine. Don't miss out on experiencing the captivating flavors that this restaurant has to offer!

All Day - Desserts

Sticky Rice With Mango

Fresh Mango on Sweet Sticky Rice with Coconut Sauce

US$10.95

Golden Fried Bananas

Sliced Bananas in a Egg Roll Wrap, deep fried to golden brown and topped with honey and crushed peanuts

US$8.95

All Day - Beverages

Thai Iced Tea

Sweet Thai Iced Tea with Half & Half Cream.

US$5.50

Thai Iced Coffee

Sweet Thai Iced Coffee with Half & Half Cream

US$5.50

All Day - Starters

Spring Rolls

Golden crispy rolls stuffed with fresh vegetables and glass noodles. Served with sweet plum sauce.

US$10.95

Fried Dumplings

Golden fried chicken dumplings with sweet plum dipping sauce.

US$10.95

Tofu Tod

Deep fried firm tofu with sweet plum dipping sauce.

US$10.95

Shrimp Twists

Marinated shrimp wrapped with crispy egg noodles, quick fried, and served with sweet plum sauce.

US$12.95

Takhrai Thai Sampler

Combination of satay chicken, spring rolls, tofu tod, and shrimp twists.

US$17.95

Fresh Veggie (Tofu) Roll

Lettuce, tofu, vegetables, sprouts, mint leaves, and crispy noodles wrapped in rice wrapper with warm peanut sauce and sweet plum sauce.

US$11.95

Chicken Roll

Lettuce, tofu, vegetables, sprouts, mint leaves, and crispy noodles wrapped in rice wrapper with warm peanut sauce and sweet plum sauce.

US$11.95

Shrimp Roll

Lettuce, tofu, vegetables, sprouts, mint leaves, and crispy noodles wrapped in rice wrapper with warm peanut sauce and sweet plum sauce.

US$12.95

Cream Cheese Wontons

Crispy wontons stuffed with cream cheese served with sweet plum dipping sauce.

US$10.95

Crispy Calamari

Thai style fried calamari rings served with sweet dipping sauce.

US$12.95

Chicken Lettuce Wrap

Minced chicken, mixed vegetables, and crispy noodles served with lettuce cups.

US$13.95

Satay Chicken

Grilled marinated chicken skewers, served with peanut sauce and fresh cucumber chutney and sweet sauce.

US$12.95

Thai Dumpling

Steamed chicken dumplings with special Thai dipping sauce.

US$10.95

Fish Cakes

Fried spicy Thai fish cakes served with plum sauce

US$10.95

Mee Krob

Crispy rice noodles mixed with fried tofu, bean sprouts, and tamarind sauce.

US$13.95

Coconut Shrimp

Juicy marinated shrimp breaded and golden fried and served with sweet plum sauce.

US$12.95

All Day - Soups

Tom Yum (Bowl)

Hot and sour soup with mushrooms, tomatoes, chili, and a touch of lime juice and lemongrass.

US$8.95

Tom Kah (Bowl)

Spicy coconut flavored soup with mushrooms, tomatoes, chili, and lemongrass.

US$8.95

Glass Noodle Soup (Bowl)

Mild soup with glass noodles, mushrooms, and fresh Napa cabbage.

US$8.95

Veggie Soup (Bowl)

Mixed vegetables and tofu in a mild, but tasty broth.

US$8.95

Glass Noodle Soup (Large)

Mild soup with glass noodles, mushrooms, and fresh Napa cabbage.

US$15.95

Veggie Soup (Large)

Mixed vegetables and tofu in a mild, but tasty broth.

US$15.95

Tom Yum (Large)

Hot and sour soup with mushrooms, tomatoes, chili, and a touch of lime juice and lemongrass.

US$15.95

Tom Kah (Large)

Spicy coconut flavored soup with mushrooms, tomatoes, chili, and lemongrass.

US$15.95

All Day - Thai Salads

House Green Salad

Mixed greens with tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, sprouts, crispy noodles, and hard-boiled egg, served with original home style peanut dressing.

US$12.95

Crispy Mock Duck

With cashew nuts, pineapple, tomatoes, cucumber, and sweet onions, seasoned with spicy lime dressing, a vegetarian favorite.

US$13.95

Yum Woon Sen

Chilled glass noodles with shrimp, chicken, fresh greens, and cashew nuts, seasoned with spicy lime dressing.

US$16.95

Larb (Laa-B)

Minced chicken breast spiced with fresh mint, lime juice, chili, and ground roasted rice.

US$14.95

Green Bean

Green beans, cucumber, tomatoes, sweet onion, fresh mint leaves, and crushed peanuts, seasoned with ginger and lime dressing.

US$13.95

Yum Goong (Shrimp Salad)

Tender boiled shrimp, fresh greens, sweet onions, and mint leaves, seasoned with spicy seafood lime dressing.

US$17.95

Green Papaya

Country style shredded raw papaya with crushed string beans, tomatoes, and peanuts in spicy lime dressing.

US$13.95

Yum Nuah (Beef Salad)

Thin slices of tender beef with fresh mint leaves, sweet onions, lettuce, scallions, and ground roasted rice in spicy lime dressing.

US$15.95

Yum Ta-Lay (Ocean)

Chilled mixed seafood, sweet onions, and fresh mint leaves in spicy seafood lime dressing.

US$19.95

All Day - Curries

Yellow Curry

Delicious mild curry in coconut milk with potatoes, onions, and carrots.

US$16.95

Red Curry

Red chili curry in coconut milk with tender bamboo shoots, eggplant, bell pepper, and Thai basil.

US$16.95

Green Curry

Green chili curry in coconut milk with tender bamboo shoots, eggplant, bell pepper, and Thai basil.

US$16.95

Panang Curry

Light sweet curry in coconut milk with bell peppers and carrots, topped with kaffir lime leaf. The most popular curry.

US$16.95

Massaman Curry

Thick paste of original brown curry with potatoes, onions, carrots, and peanuts.

US$16.95

All Day - Noodles & Rice

Pad Thai

Delightful chantaboon noodle dish with bean sprouts, green onions, and egg, topped with crushed peanuts.

US$16.95

Drunken Noodles (Spicy Noodles)

Spicy pan-fried flat rice noodles with garlic, Thai chilies, bell peppers, bean sprouts, onions, and hot basil.

US$16.95

Pad See-U

Pan fried flat rice noodles with soy sauce, egg, broccoli, and carrots.

US$16.95

Curry Noodles

Light yellow curry flavored flat rice noodles pan-fried with bean sprouts, cabbage, carrots, onions, scallions, and egg.

US$16.95

Lad Nha

Pan-fried flat rice noodles with broccoli and carrots in a delicious brown gravy.

US$16.95

Pad Woon Sen

Pan-fried glass noodles with tomatoes, onions, scallions, and egg. Served with jasmine rice.

US$16.95

Pan Fried Noodles

Flat rice noodles stir fried with chicken, bean sprouts, lettuce, onions, egg, and crushed peanuts.

US$16.95

Thai Noodle Soup

Your choice of meat or vegetarian with rice noodles and bean sprouts in spicy Thai broth.

US$16.95

Thai Style Chow Mein

Delicious wok fried chow mein noodles with egg, cabbage, onions, carrots, and bean sprouts.

US$16.95

Takhrai Thai Fried Rice

Traditional home style fried rice with tomatoes, peas, carrots, onions, scallions, and egg.

US$16.95

Spicy Fried Rice

Stir fried jasmine rice with Thai chilies, onions, garlic, bell peppers, and Thai basil.

US$16.95

Curry Fried Rice

Light curry flavored fried jasmine rice with onions, carrots, and egg.

US$16.95

Salmon Fried Rice

Traditional Thai fried rice with salmon, onions, scallions, tomatoes, peas, carrots, and egg.

US$21.95

Pineapple Fried Rice

Fried rice with combination of chicken, shrimp, pineapple, cashew nuts, onions, scallions, and egg. Spiced with curry powder. Served in pineapple shell.

US$20.95

Crab Meat Fried Rice

Traditional Thai fried rice with minced crab meat, onions, scallions, tomatoes, peas, carrots, and egg.

US$21.95

All Day - Thai BBQ

Takhrai (Lemongrass) BBQ

Perfectly grilled boneless chicken lightly marinated with lemongrass and other Thai spices, topped with sweet peanut sauce. Served with a side of garlic sauteed seasoned greens.

US$19.95

Thai Chicken Grill

Grilled half chicken marinated in Thai herbs and spices, served with sweet chili house sauce.

US$19.95

Tiger Cry

Thin slices of tender grilled beef marinated with garlic, pepper, and crushed chili and a special sauce prepared to satisfy your hot and spicy desires.

US$20.95

East West Steak

Thin slices of tender grilled beef topped with sweet peanut sauce, served with a side of garlic sauteed season greens.

US$21.95

Thai Roast Duck

1/2 duck perfectly roasted the original way – crispy skin with tender and juicy meat. Served with plum sauce.

US$22.95

All Day - Specialties/Seafood

Garlic & Pepper Wings

Fried chicken wings coated with toasted garlic and pepper sauce, garnished with cilantro. Great to share!

US$18.95

Clay Pot Chicken

Chicken, basil, cabbage, egg, and red curry slow cooked in cloy pot. Topped with coconut cream and kaffir lime leaf.

US$17.95

Duck Over Spinach

Crispy boneless roast duck over sauteed spinach. Served with sweet plum sauce.

US$21.95

Salmon Choo-Chi

Grilled salmon, asparagus, and steamed vegetables topped with a thick, sweet tasting, red curry sauce with coconut milk.

US$21.95

Steamed Cod

Ginger steamed white cod fillet served simmering in lemongrass broth with mushrooms, onions, and fresh basil leaves.

US$21.95

Pineapple Shrimp Curry

Tender shrimp, fresh pineapple, bell peppers, and sweet basil cooked in a flavorful red curry sauce, topped with kaffir lime leaf.

US$20.95

Pad Ped Talay

Shrimp, scallops, calamari, and mussels sauteed in red chili paste, kaffir lime leaves and lemongrass.

US$22.95

House Green Mussels

Steamed green mussels with Thai herbs, fresh basil, and lemongrass in chili garlic sauce.

US$18.95

Mango Shrimp Curry

Juicy shrimp, fresh mango, bell peppers, and sweet basil in delicious red curry.

US$20.95

Orange Chicken

Tender batter fried chicken nuggets with tangy orange sauce.

US$16.95

Sizzling Spare Ribs

Finger licking baked pork ribs served with sweet onions and our sweet plum sauce.

US$19.95

Mango Chicken

Crispy chicken and fresh cut mango coated with honey mango glaze.

US$19.95

Choo-Chi Duck

Crispy boneless duck over steamed vegetables topped with a thick, sweet tasting, red curry sauce with coconut milk.

US$21.95

Scallop Choo-Chi

Battered deep fried scallops served with sweet tasting panang curry sauce with coconut milk, bell peppers, spinach, and a touch of kaffir lime leaves.

US$22.95

Sizzling Shrimp Asparagus

Wok tossed tender pieces of fresh peeled shrimp with fresh cut asparagus and carrots, flavored with oyster sauce.

US$21.95

Thai Style Fish Fillet

Lightly battered white cod fillet quick fried to a golden brown, topped with mushrooms, and a delightful sweet, sour, and spicy sauce.

US$22.95

Love Boat

Seafood combination with Thai herbs and spices, served simmering with cashew nuts and fresh veggies on a fire pot.

US$23.95

Island Surprise

Plump shrimp and scallops stir fried with tangy sweet and sour sauce.

US$23.95

Seafood Delight

Shrimp, scallops, calamari, and mussels sauteed in special house curry sauce with bell peppers, toasted garlic and fresh basil leaves.

US$22.95

All Day - Entrees

Hot Thai Basil

Thai basil stir fried with bell peppers, carrots, onions, mushrooms, and toasted garlic.

US$16.95

Garlic & Pepper

A Thai favorite. Battered and deep fried meat, stir fried with a flavorful garlic and pepper sauce.

US$16.95

Cashew Nuts

Toasted cashews stir fried with mushrooms, carrots, bell peppers, onions, and scallions.

US$16.95

Spicy Eggplant

Chinese eggplant, onions, carrots, bell-peppers, and fresh basil stir fried in black bean chili sauce.

US$16.95

Sauteed Spinach

Spinach stir fried with mushrooms, carrots, garlic, and delicious sauce.

US$16.95

Pra Ram

Steamed spinach with carrots and broccoli topped with peanut sauce and crushed peanuts.

US$16.95

Pad Prik Khing

Green beans in red chili sauce with basil, kaffir lime leaf, carrots, and bell peppers.

US$16.95

Pad Ga Prow (Basil)

Stir fried with minced meats, bell peppers, green beans, onions, and Thai basil leaves.

US$16.95

Sweet & Sour

Lightly battered meat stir fried with pineapple, bell peppers, and onions in Thai sweet and sour sauce.

US$16.95

Pad Ginger

Stir fried with fresh sliced ginger, wood-ear mushrooms and scallions.

US$16.95

Veggie Delight

Cabbage, broccoli, carrots, sprouts, and onions all stir fried in tasty oyster sauce.

US$16.95

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