Nongkhai Thai Essendon Menu
At Nongkhai Thai Essendon Menu, every dish brings the bold and fragrant flavors of Thailand right to your table. Located in the heart of Strathmore, VIC, this cozy spot serves up traditional Thai dishes with a touch of authenticity you can taste in every bite. Whether you’re craving a spicy green curry, a refreshing papaya salad, or a hearty pad Thai, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Fresh ingredients and a blend of aromatic herbs and spices make each dish a delightful experience. The menu offers a mix of classics and signature specialties, ensuring every visit is filled with new tastes to discover. Perfect for a casual lunch, dinner with friends, or a cozy family gathering, Nongkhai Thai is the place where great food and warm hospitality come together.
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Entrées
Por Pal Nor
Enjoy six crispy homemade Thai spring rolls filled with savory minced pork, perfectly seasoned for a burst of flavor in every bite. Each roll is served with our delightful homemade sweet and sour sauce, adding a deliciously tangy twist to this irresistible appetizer!
Tod Mun Pla
Delight in four homemade Thai fish cakes, bursting with flavor and served with a zesty homemade sweet and sour sauce that elevates every bite!
Goong Hom Pla
Gluten-free. Four pieces of deep-fried marinated king prawns wrapped in crispy puff pastry, served with homemade sweet and sour sauce for dipping. A deliciously simple treat!
Curry Puffs
Flaky pastries filled with a savory blend of minced chicken, tender potato, and onion, all infused with aromatic curry powder. Each bite is a delightful fusion of flavors, perfectly complemented by our homemade sweet and sour sauce for an irresistible treat.
Chicken Satay
Delight in six pieces of Thai-style satay, a beloved classic featuring marinated charcoal-grilled chicken fillets infused with rich coconut milk and aromatic satay powder. Each skewer is generously drizzled with our homemade peanut sauce, creating a mouthwatering combination of flavors that will leave you wanting more!
Mixed Entrée
Enjoy a combination of two curry puffs, two spring rolls, two prawn spring rolls, and two fish cakes. A simple selection of tasty bites for any occasion.
Rice
Koa Pad Talay
Savor our Thai fried rice with sweet pineapple, onion, egg, king prawns, and calamari. This delicious dish combines vibrant flavors and textures for a delightful meal.
Coconut Rice
1 serving good for 1 person
Koa Poa
Per person. This fragrant rice is a delightful accompaniment to any meal, enhancing the flavors of your favorite dishes.
Roti Bread
Enjoy two pieces served with a rich and creamy peanut sauce for dipping. A delightful combination that enhances the flavors of the dish!
Koa Pad
Enjoy our Thai fried rice, featuring fresh tomato, onion, and egg. This flavorful dish is a satisfying blend of ingredients, perfect as a main or side.
Curry
Panang Curry
Gluten-free Thai sweet curry, simmered in rich coconut milk and infused with fragrant lime leaf. Made with fresh herbs and spices, this dish offers a delightful balance of sweetness and flavor.
Mussaman Curry
Gluten-free smooth and gentle curry, crafted with coconut milk, tender potato, onion, and roasted peanuts. Infused with fresh herbs and spices, this dish offers a comforting and flavorful experience.
Gang Pett Ped Yang
Traditional Thai roast duck red curry, featuring tender duck paired with cherry tomatoes, potato, carrot, basil, pineapple, and fragrant lime leaf.
Mussaman Lamb Shank Curry
Savor our gluten-free 12-hour slow-cooked lamb on the bone, simmered in a mild, thick curry paste with creamy coconut milk, tender potato, carrot, onion, and roasted peanuts. This dish offers a rich and comforting flavor experience.
Gang Keon Whan
Gluten-free traditional Thai green curry, made with aromatic green curry paste and simmered in creamy coconut milk with a medley of fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices. A flavorful and comforting dish that captures the essence of Thai cuisine.
Gang Dang
Gluten-free traditional Thai red curry, crafted from a spicy red curry paste and simmered in creamy coconut milk with a variety of fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices. A bold and flavorful dish that embodies the essence of Thai cuisine.
Charcoal Grilled
Gai Yang
Charcoal-grilled marinated chicken thigh fillets infused with honey, garlic, pepper, and lemongrass. This dish is served with a side of sweet and sour chili sauce, creating a perfect balance of flavors that will delight your palate.
Moor Yang
Savor charcoal-grilled marinated pork thigh fillets, infused with honey, pepper, and lemongrass. This dish is accompanied by a sweet and sour chili sauce, offering a deliciously balanced flavor experience.
Vegetable Soups
Thom Yum Puk Soup
Savor our vegetarian spicy hot and sour soup, featuring mushrooms and a mix of fresh vegetables. This dish delivers a bold and tangy flavor that will awaken your taste buds.
Thom Ka Puk Soup
Enjoy our vegetarian spicy hot and sour soup, made with coconut milk, mushrooms, and a mix of fresh vegetables. This dish offers a rich and tangy flavor with a delightful kick.
Thai Bean Curd Soup
Savor our vegetarian dish featuring mushrooms, fried beancurd, and a variety of fresh vegetables. A delicious and satisfying option that highlights vibrant flavors and textures.
Vegetable Main Course
Pad Bai Gapoa Puk
A vibrant vegetarian dish of stir-fried mixed vegetables, sautéed with garlic, chili, and fragrant sweet basil. This flavorful combination offers a delightful mix of textures and tastes in every bite.
Pad Thai
Savor rice stick noodles tossed with roasted peanuts, a splash of lemon juice, and egg. This dish combines nutty flavors and a hint of citrus for a refreshing and satisfying meal.
Koa Pad Puk
Enjoy a hearty serving of fried rice with a colorful mix of fresh vegetables. This dish is a satisfying and flavorful option, perfect as a side or a main course.
Pad Se Eew
Stir-fried rice stick noodles with egg and fresh vegetables, all cooked in savory soy sauce. This comforting dish offers a delicious blend of flavors and textures in every bite.
Gang Dang Puk
Savor our vegetarian traditional Thai red curry, made with aromatic red curry paste and simmered in creamy coconut milk, featuring a medley of fresh vegetables and bean curd.
Gang Keon Whan Puk
Enjoy our vegetarian Thai green curry with green curry paste, coconut milk, fresh vegetables, and bean curd. A flavorful and vibrant dish!
Pad Ki Mau
Savor our vegetarian stir-fried rice stick noodles with garlic, chili, and sweet basil. A flavorful and aromatic dish that delights the senses!
Puk Puk
Savor our vegetarian stir-fried combination of vegetables tossed in savory oyster sauce. A delicious and colorful dish that highlights the freshness of the vegetables.
Mussaman Curry
Indulge in our vegetarian smooth and gentle curry, simmered in creamy coconut milk with a medley of vegetables, potato, onion, and roasted peanuts. This dish offers a comforting and flavorful experience in every bite.
Pad Khing Tofu
Enjoy our vegetarian stir-fried bean curd with ginger, onion, and mushrooms. This dish offers a delicious blend of flavors and textures in every bite.
Family Meal Bundles
Family Meal
Six pieces spring rolls, four pieces curry puffs, one green beef, one gai yang, one gapao prawn, one pukpuk and two large rice.
Fish
Hor Mok Pla
Gluten-free rockling fillet, steamed to perfection and marinated in coconut milk, egg, and red curry paste. This dish is complemented by a medley of fresh vegetables, creating a light and flavorful meal.
Pla Sum Rod
Enjoy rockling fillets drizzled with a vibrant Thai sweet and sour sauce. This dish features tender fish complemented by a perfect balance of sweetness and tang, creating a delightful flavor experience.
Pla Chu Chee
Deep fried fish topped with red curry sauce.
Pla Lard Khing
Deep fried or steamed fish with ginger sauce.
Noodles
Pad Thai
Enjoy rice stick noodles topped with roasted peanuts, a splash of lemon juice, and egg. This dish combines nutty flavors and a hint of citrus for a refreshing and satisfying meal.
Pad Se Ewe
Savor stir-fried rice stick noodles tossed with egg and fresh vegetables, all cooked in savory soy sauce.
Pad Ki Mau
Savor stir-fried rice stick noodles tossed with garlic, fresh vegetables, chili, and fragrant sweet basil. This dish offers a delicious blend of flavors and aromas, creating a satisfying and vibrant meal.
Soft Drinks
Lemonade
Enjoy a refreshing citrus beverage, bursting with bright flavors that invigorate and revitalize with every sip.
Diet Coke
Sugar-free cola with a light taste that comes in a can.
Lemon Squash
Enjoy a refreshing soda infused with the zesty essence of lemon, perfect for quenching your thirst and revitalizing your senses.
Coke
Classic, refreshing carbonated beverage that comes in a can.
Soups
Thom Ka Soup
Gluten-free. Experience the bold flavors of our Spicy Thai soup, where fiery heat meets tangy sourness, all enveloped in creamy coconut milk. Each spoonful delivers a delightful kick that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more!
Thom Yum Talay
Gluten-free. Dive into our Spicy Thai hot and sour soup, brimming with a medley of fresh seafood and fragrant sweet basil. This bold dish delivers a perfect balance of heat and tang, creating an unforgettable flavor experience that will transport your taste buds straight to Thailand!
Thom Yum Soup
Gluten-free. Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Thom Yum Soup—a tantalizing Thai classic that perfectly balances spicy heat and zesty sourness. Each spoonful bursts with fresh herbs, succulent shrimp, and aromatic spices, creating an unforgettable culinary experience that will awaken your senses!
Thai Salad
Larp Gai Salad
Indulge in our gluten-free spicy minced chicken salad, where tender chicken meets zesty onion, fiery chili, fragrant mint, and a splash of fresh lemon juice. This vibrant dish offers a delightful balance of heat and refreshing flavors in every bite.
Yum Pla Murg Salad
Gluten-free Thai-style calamari, served with a refreshing salad of mint, onion, and zesty lemon juice. A light and flavorful dish that perfectly balances savory and tangy notes.
Yum Talay Salad
Gluten-free dish featuring prawns and calamari tossed in a refreshing salad of lemon juice, onion, and mint, topped with crunchy cashew nuts. A delightful combination of flavors and textures in every bite.
Num Num Tok Salad
Gluten-free grilled beef salad, showcasing tender beef alongside zesty onion, spicy chili, fresh lemon juice, and fragrant mint. This dish offers a delicious blend of savory and refreshing flavors in every bite.
Nam Zod Salad
Our gluten-free spicy minced pork salad, featuring zesty ginger, crunchy roasted peanuts, and a splash of fresh lemon juice. This vibrant dish delivers a perfect balance of heat and flavor in every bite.
Papaya Salad
Thai favorite with our vibrant papaya salad, topped with crispy soft shell crab. This refreshing dish combines zesty flavors and textures for a delightful culinary adventure.
Vegetable Entrées
Yum Toa Fu
Deep-fried bean curd served with a refreshing salad of chili, lemon juice, and mint. This vegetarian dish offers a delightful combination of crispy and zesty flavors.
Por Pai Puk
Enjoy six vegetarian Thai spring rolls filled with a medley of fresh vegetables. These crispy rolls make for a delightful appetizer or snack!
Vegetarian Curry Puffs
Savor four vegetarian curry puffs, filled with a flavorful mix of vegetables and spices. These golden, flaky pastries are a delicious treat!
Stir Fry
Pad Mad Mamuang Hima Pan Stir Fry
Savor our stir-fried dish featuring crunchy cashew nuts and tender onion, all tossed in rich dark mushroom soy sauce. This flavorful combination offers a delightful mix of textures and tastes in every bite.
Pad Khing Stir Fry
Stir-fried with ginger, onion, snow-peas, mushrooms, baby corn and black bean sauce.
Pad Num Pik Poaw Stir Fry
A delightful stir-fry of mushrooms, baby corn, and snow peas, all cooked in a flavorful sweet chili paste. This dish offers a perfect balance of sweetness and crunch, making it a tasty addition to any meal.
Pad Ma Kham Piak Stir Fry
Tossed in a spicy tamarind sauce that adds a tangy kick to your dish. This flavorful combination enhances the freshness of the ingredients, creating a deliciously bold experience.
Pad Cha Stir Fry
Fragrant stir-fry featuring lemongrass, onions, kaffir lime leaves, eggplant, chili, and sweet basil. This vibrant dish combines aromatic herbs and spices for a deliciously refreshing flavor experience.
Pad Puk Stir Fry
A medley of stir-fried combination vegetables tossed in savory oyster sauce. This dish highlights the natural flavors of the vegetables, creating a delicious and satisfying side that pairs well with any meal.
Pad Gratiam Pik Tai Stir Fry
Simple yet flavorful stir-fry featuring fresh ingredients sautéed with garlic and pepper. This dish highlights the aromatic essence of garlic, complemented by the warmth of pepper for a deliciously satisfying taste.
Pad Piowan Stir Fry
A colorful stir-fry of carrots, pineapple, and onion, coated in a tangy sweet and sour sauce. This dish combines vibrant flavors and textures for a deliciously refreshing experience.
Pad Nongkhai Stir Fry
Stir-fried dish featuring sweet chili paste, crunchy cashew nuts, and fresh broccoli. This flavorful combination offers a delightful balance of sweetness and texture, with traces of anchovies for added depth.
Pad Bai Gapoa Stir Fry
Bold flavors of our stir-fried dish, featuring fresh ingredients sautéed with garlic, chili, and fragrant sweet basil. This combination creates a deliciously aromatic and spicy experience in every bite.
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