Mekalas :: Thai Restaurant

Menu

*Spicy **Very spicy ***Thai Hot

18% Service charge will be included for parties of six or more
Mekala’s Restaurant reserves the right to refuse service to anyone


Appetizers

Thai Spring Rolls $7.95
Fresh cabbage, glass noodles, with Thai herbs and seasonings wrapped in traditional wheat papers and deep-fried. Served with our homemade plum sauce.

Salad Rolls $8.95
Fresh Thai basil or mint leaves (when in season), pickled mustard greens, spinach, tofu, bean sprouts, glass noodles, and carrots. Served with our legendary peanut sauce or homemade ginger sauce.

Ghai Satay $9.95

Grilled chicken breast marinated in an aromatic combination of Thai spices and coconut milk. Served with plum sauce and Mekala’s famous peanut sauce.

Southern Style Calamari* $11.95

A crispy perfection of calamari tossed with lemon grass, cilantro, garlic, and a touch of Thai peppers. Served with plum sauce.

Coconut Prawns $11.95
Fresh ocean prawns deep fried in tempura batter with toasted coconut and served with our homemade plum sauce.

Tempura Chicken $9.95
Marinated chicken breast dipped in tempura batter, golden fried, and served with our homemade plum sauce.

Tempura Veggies $7.95

Broccoli, onions, and eggplant dipped in tempura batter, deep fried, and served with our own plum sauce.

Esan Beef Dip* $9.95
A favorite selection from the Northeastern “Esan” region of Thailand made with tender strips of seasoned grilled beef served over a bed of crisp lettuce with sliced red onion. Topped with green onions, toasted garlic, and cilantro with a side of our spicy citrus Esan sauce .

Golden fried tofu $7.95
Sliced tender tofu deep fried to a golden brown and served with our own plum sauce with ground peanuts.



Salads

House Dinner Salad $6.95
Dressings: Thai Vinaigrette, Spicy Grapefruit, or Thai Citrus Coconut.

Asian Salad*(chicken or tofu) $8.95
Fresh cabbage, carrots, onions, bean sprouts, black sesame seeds and roasted peanuts tossed in our tangy grapefruit dressing.

Tiger Cries ** $12.95
Half a pound of marinated lean flank steak grilled and tossed with dry-roastedcracked rice, Thai basil, organic mint (when in season), red onions, green onions, shredded carrots, fresh lemon juice and dry-roasted chilies. Served over a bed of crisp lettuce and a side of sticky rice.

Laab** $10.95
Tender chicken breast grilled, sliced, and tossed with dry-roasted-cracked rice, Thai basil, red onions, green onions, shredded carrots, fresh lemon juice and dryroasted chilies. Served over a bed of crisp lettuce and a side of sticky rice.

Yum Yai Salad (chicken or tofu) $8.95
Fresh romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, bean sprouts, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, roasted peanuts, all tossed in a light, coconut - citrus dressing.

Thai Noodle Salad (chicken or tofu) $8.95
Angel-hair pasta, cracked roasted peanuts, shredded carrots, red onions, green onions, cilantro, and bean sprouts tossed with our own Thai vinaigrette dressing.

Yum Talay Salad** $15.95
Ocean prawns, tender squid, and green shell mussels tossed with dry-roasted-cracked rice, lemon grass, organic mint (when in season), red onions, fried shallots, green onions, cilantro, garlic paste, shredded carrots, fresh lemon juice and dry-roasted chilies. Served over a bed of crisp lettuce and a side of sticky rice.



Soups

Hot and Sour Soup* Small 4.95/ Large $8.95
Choice of Tofu or Chicken
Mekala’s renowned soup made with bamboo shoots, peas, eggs, mushrooms, garlic, green onions and cilantro .

Kow Thom Small 4.95/ Large $8.95
A staple soup in every Thai home that’s made with soft cooked rice that gives it its silky texture with fresh chicken breast, a variety of fresh herbs and vegetables with a mixture of spices.

Thom Kha* Choice of Tofu or Chicken $10.95
A rich aromatic dinner soup made with chicken, coconut milk, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, lemon grass, lime leaves, and galanka root.

Thom Yum Goong* $14.95

A classic Thai soup cooked with fresh prawns, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, galanka root, lime leaves, and a touch of lemon grass. True Thai food fans know and love this soup.

Ginger Soup with Tofu $8.95
A delicate Thai soup made with glass noodles, cabbage, mushrooms, tofu, roasted garlic, black pepper, and fresh sliced ginger. Topped with green onions and cilantro.

Thom Yum Talay* $17.95
For the seafood lover, this classic Thai soup is cooked with fresh ocean prawns, tender squid, green shell mussels, scallops, fish of the day, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, galanka root, lime leaves, and a touch of lemon grass.



Thai Curry Dishes

Massaman ** $13.95
A popular sweet and spicy curry that reflects the Muslim influence in Thailand, this dish has large chunks of tender chicken, roasted peanuts, herbs, chilies, potatoes and onions finished in a rich coconut base.

Keang Kiaw waan** Tofu, Pork or Chicken (Beef add $2) $12.95
This is a sweet and spicy green curry made with fresh green chilies, which gives it a distinct flavor and color. Bamboo shoots, carrots and peas are simmered in rich coconut milk.

Thai Yellow Curry ** $13.95
East Indian travelers introduced this dish to Thailand many centuries ago. Turmeric lends the flavoring for the tender chunks of chicken and potatoes. Topped with refreshing cucumber and pickled jalapenos.

Panang Curry
** Tofu, Pork or Chicken (Beef add $2) $13.95
Nobody makes this rich curry like we do! Secret spices and herbs are combined with fresh curry and roasted peanuts with creamy coconut milk to create a heavenly spicy sauce. Served with sliced bell peppers and topped with thinly sliced kaffir lime leaves.
We are very proud of this dish….try it and you’ll see why!

Peanut Sauce Curry
* Tofu or Chicken $12.95
This is, of course, one of Mekala’s most popular dishes. Our peanut sauce is slowly cooked in our cauldron to break open the various spice flavors. The process is long and intense, but the result is incredible. The dish is served with fresh cut broccoli, carrots, bean sprouts and cabbage. Served over a bed of angel hair noodles.

Bangkok Red Curry** “Keang Daeng”
Probably the most well known of all Thai curries and sold by the street corner venders of Bangkok, this spicy curry sauce is made from red chili peppers and selected Thai herbs and seasonings, with coconut milk, bamboo shoots, peas, and carrots.
- Pineapple Red Curry with Tofu $12.95
- Pineapple Red Curry with Tiger Prawns $16.95
- Mixed Seafood Red Curry $17.95
Tiger Prawns, scallops, mussels and fish of the day.
- Red Curry with Tofu, Chicken, or Pork $12.95
- Red Curry with Beef $14.9

All curries and stir fry entrees come with Rice or Noodles
Extra Jasmine rice: small - $1.00, Large - $2.00
Extra sticky rice: small - $1.50, Large - $3.00



From the Wok

Cashew Ghai* (Chicken or Tofu) $12.95
First we roast our chilies to give the dish a slightly sweet and smoky flavor, then we stir-fry in the chicken or tofu with cashew nuts, celery, and onions.

Fancy (chicken or tofu) $12.95
A sweet and sour stir-fry with bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes and pineapple.

Ginger Stir Fry “Phad King”
Fresh sliced ginger, celery, onions and mushrooms.
Tofu, Chicken or Pork $12.95
Beef $14.95
Crispy Fried Fish of the Day $16.95

Mint Leaves and Chilies **tofu, chicken or Pork (Beef Add $2) $12.95
Organic mint and basil leaves, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and our homemade aromatic seasoning paste.

Stir-Fried Seasonal Vegetables $12.95
Seasonal vegetables stir fried with your choice of tofu, chicken, pork, beef, or prawns (add $4)

Garlic Stir Fry “Ga-Tiem”
Fresh mushrooms stir-fried with roasted garlic, ground black pepper and green beans
Tofu, Chicken, or Pork $12.95
Beef $14.95
Tiger Prawns or Squid $15.95

Thai Style Fried Rice Tofu, Chicken, or Pork (Prawns add $4) $12.95
Tomatoes, carrots, onions, peas and eggs. For an extra spicy kick, ask your server for a side of Naam Plaa Prik!

Pepper Steak $14.95
Lean slices of tender flank steak, stir-fried with red wine, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and roasted garlic.

Three King’s Crowns *** $15.95
Beef, pork and chicken all stir-fried together with Thai hot peppers, Thai basil, roasted garlic, and mushrooms.

Plaa Phad Prik Bygapao
** $17.95
Crispy fried fish of the day stir fried with organic mint and basil leaves, onions, bamboo shoots, bell peppers, mushrooms, and our homemade aromatic seasoning paste.

Ocean Storm!*** $17.95
A very spicy seafood extravaganza cooked with scallops, tiger prawns, squid, mussels, onions, mushrooms, freshly chopped hot Thai peppers, jalapeños, garlic, red wine and Thai style pesto.

Stir-Fried Broccoli Chicken, Pork, or Tofu (Beef add $2) $12.95
A stir-fry for broccoli lovers! Made with fresh roasted garlic and black bean sauce .

Kow Phad Bygapao **Chicken, Pork, or Tofu (Beef add $2) $12.95
Steamed jasmine rice stir fried with organic mint and basil leaves, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and our homemade aromatic seasoning paste.

Extra Jasmine rice: small - $1.00, Large - $2.00
Extra sticky rice: small - $1.50, Large - $3.00



From the Grill

Thai Barbeque Chicken $13.95
Half a chicken marinated in ginger and Thai seasonings. Served with homemade plum sauce and Thai sticky rice. Careful, this one comes flambé!

Grilled Salmon Red Curry** $16.95
Coho salmon filet grilled and simmered in a succulent red curry sauce.

Grilled Tiger Prawns $16.95
Eight large Tiger Prawns marinated and grilled with bell peppers and onions.
Served with sticky rice and homemade ginger sauce.

Grilled Jungle Beef $15.95
One pound of grilled tenderloin steak marinated with whole coriander seeds, served over a bed of fresh spinach with a side of ginger garlic sauce. Served with sticky rice.

Thai Northern Grilled Chicken $15.95
A real Chiang Mai treat, this chicken is specially marinated and slow grilled then served over a bed of fresh spinach with our tangy homemade ginger sauce and a side of sticky rice.



Noodles

Phad Thai Tofu, Chicken, or Pork (Prawns add $5) $11.95
Just like it’s served by the street corner vendors in Bangkok we make our Phad Thai with pan-fried rice noodles, stir-fried eggs, fresh tossed bean sprouts and roasted peanuts. Topped with green onions. Delicious!

Phad See Yew tofu, chicken, or pork (Beef Add $2) $11.95
Found in the night markets of Thailand, this dish is made with pan-fried wheat noodles, broccoli, fresh tossed bean sprouts and black soy bean sauce. Best served with pickled jalapeños!

Phad Kee Mao** tofu, chicken, or pork (Beef Add $2) $11.95
Phad Kee Mao (“Drunken Noodles”) is a new and exciting Thai dish that has become very popular on the streets of Bangkok. It is made with wheat noodles, fresh basil leaves, tomato, mushrooms, bell peppers, Thai chilies and onions. Just let us know how spicy you like it!

Seafood Pot $17.95
Tiger prawns, scallops, mussels, and squid stir-fried with onions, mushrooms, peas, carrots, tomatoes, glass noodles, celery, cilantro and chopped ginger.

Laad Naa tofu, chicken, or pork (Beef Add $2) $11.95
Laad Naa is a saucy noodle dish that is very common in Thailand with crisp broccoli and wide wheat noodles in a rich black bean gravy.

Gaeng Goong with Noodles** $16.95
Your choice of red or green curry slowly simmered with tiger prawns and served over a bed of angel hair pasta with fresh basil.

Phad Woon Sen tofu, chicken, or pork (Beef Add $2) $11.95
Stir fried glass noodles with mushrooms, celery, eggs, tomatoes, carrots, peas, fresh garlic, and bean sprouts.

*Spicy **Very spicy ***Thai Hot



Beverages

Thai iced tea $2.50 San Pellegrino $3.00
Thai iced coffee $2.50 Hot Coffee $2.00
American Iced Tea $2.00 Soda $2.00

Desserts

Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream $6.00
A slice of rich and decadent chocolate cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Mekala’s Famous Silk Cocoon $6.00
Deep-fried banana rolls stuffed with cinnamon-sugar and hazelnuts.
Served with a scoop of our own homemade coconut ice cream.

Coconut Island $6.00
Homemade coconut ice cream served atop steaming sweet coconut sticky rice.

Thai Coconut Custard $6.00
Light egg custard with coconut milk. Served with freshly roasted coconut flakes and Thai sticky rice. An elegant dessert fit for the King of Thailand himself.

Golden Fried Bananas $6.00
Deep-Fried Bananas lightly dusted with powdered Sugar.
Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Thai Coconut Ice Cream $5.00
Of course, this is one of our most famous decadent creations here at Mekala’s.