Lao Table

Name: Lao Table
Address: 149 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94105
Telephone: (415) 278-9991
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

363 Reviews

$30 and under

Thai

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2 people

15 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 8 times today

Charming
Good for groups
Good for business meals

Lao Table on Second Street is a contemporary restaurant and lounge that serves traditional Thai cuisine as well as a variety of Asian fusion dishes. There are various branches located throughout San Francisco and each is popular for its trendy ambiance and swanky presentation. The menu at Lao Table includes several vegetarian options so that everyone can enjoy something. There’s also a wide selection of specialty cocktails that you can choose from to accompany your meal.

Popular starters at Lao Table include “TUM MARG HOONG" grand papaya salad, Crispy garlic wings tossed with garlic caramel and house special spring rolls featuring rice paper rolls stuffed with shrimp, lettuce and mint. For your main course, try an entrée like the volcanic beef made with premium USDA certified flank steak or Pad Mee Lao.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Thai, Asian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 278-9991
Website
http://laotablesf.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Lalita Souksamlane

Location
149 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
Area
SOMA
Cross Street
Mission and Howard
Parking details
Street parking available, also several lots nearby.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Wrapping Vegetable Crispy RollsUSD 14.95
Glass noodles, shiitake mushroom, spring roll skin, green lettuce, soft herbs w/ sweet & sour peanut dip
Moo Nam PlaUSD 15.95
Fired pork belly W/fish sauce-caramel, chili-lime dip
Garlic WingsUSD 16.95
Crispy chicken wings tossed w/ garlic caramel
Chicken Satay**USD 17.95
Grilled marinated chicken satay w/ curry peanut dip
Lao Sausage**USD 17.95
Laotian style pork sausage fresh ginger, toasted peanut w/ bird's eye chili
Grilled Calamari**USD 19.95
Chargrilled whole calamari w/ sweet chili-lime topping
Fresh Spring Rolls* **USD 14.95
Fresh rice paper wrapper pork sausage, green lettuce Vietnamese mint w/ Laotian peanut dip
Koi Tuna**USD 19.95
Spicy tuna tartare "Koi" avocado, mango, thin pastry chip
Zeen Ping (7 Oz.)USD 20.95
Grilled lemongrass marinated beef hanger steak skewer w/ chili-lime dip

Refreshing Salad

Larb Duck PakxeUSD 25.95
Pakxy style spicy duck lettuce wrap toasted rice powder, soft herbs
Deconstructed Crispy Yellow Fin Tuna SaladUSD 22.95
Laotian style crispy tuna salad green apple, roasted cashew onion w/ "Yum" spicy dressing
"Tum Marg Hoong" Grand Papaya Salad* **USD 22.95
Grand papaya salad, prawns, boiled egg pork sausage, pork crackling, vermicelli-noodles, fresh lettuce, soft herbs
"Larb Zeen" Beef Lettuce WrapUSD 23.95
Spicy minced beef flank steak lettuce wrap, toasted rice powder soft herbs
"Surp Nor Mai" Bamboo SaladUSD 19.95
Shredded bamboo shoots smoked chill, soft herbs toasted rice powder W/fresh vegetables
Crispy Sticky Rice SaladUSD 22.95
Spicy crispy sticky rice, green herbs fermented pork, sausage, peanut

Soup

One Size 16 Oz. $14.95

Tom-Zaap Beef
Laotian spicy sour soup 24-hour braised beef short ribs, hard herbs, Thai basil
Tom-Yum Chicken* **
Laotian spicy sour soup sliced free range chicken, mushroom, soft herbs

Grilled-Steamed

Suae Hong HaiUSD 38.95
(Crying Tiger Steak) "Snake River Farm" Kobe style beef grilled to perfection tamarind-chili dip w/ sticky rice
Salmon Steak**USD 26.95
Salmon steak, wok-fried sting bean W/jasmine rice
Moo PingUSD 24.95
Street style grilled marinated pork skewers tamarind-chili dip w/ sticky rice
Gai Yaang Ka-Min**USD 38.95
Roasted Mary's free range organic chicken w/ turmeric peanut papaya salad "Jaow" spicy and sweet chili dip w/ sticky rice
Seabass Clay Pot**USD 39.95
Chilean sea bass, red curry, cherry tomato, lychee, dill holy basil w/ jasmine rice
Kurobuta Pork BellyUSD 31.95
Slow braised famous Kurobuta (Black Hog) w/ secret five-spice reduction, pickle cabbage and mustard greens served with jasmine rice
Mok Lao SeabassUSD 38.95
Chilean sea bass (8oz) w/ dill green onion, Laotian spicy sticky rice water grilled in banana leaf w/ jasmine rice

Curry

Red Curry* **USD 24.95
Coconut milk red curry, fresh chicken, bamboo shoots, Thai basil served with rice, fresh noodles and boiled egg
Panang Lamb Curry**USD 29.95
Thick coconut milk curry lamb stew w/ cucumber salad
Green Curry Beef Short RibUSD 38.95
Green curry, braised beef short rib, Thai basil, red bell pepper accompanied W/roti pastry

Wok

Mixed Vegetables* **USD 19.95
Wok fried farmer market vegetable, tofu, mushroom w/ oyster sauce
Spicy Eggplant* **USD 20.95
Wok fried purple eggplant, tofu bell pepper, Thai basil, chili garlic w/ oyster sauce
Pad Pha Beef**USD 28.95
Wok fried beef flank steak green peppercorns, kaffir lime-leaves, Thai basil, chili garlic pineapple w/ spicy brown sauce
Sizzling Smoked Chili SeafoodUSD 34.95
Wok fried assorted fresh seafood, with smoked chili lemongrass, galangal, shallots, tomato served on sizzling plate served with jasmine rice
Ka-Pow LambUSD 34.95
New Zealand lamb chops grilled to perfection 2-tone rice w/ Basil spicy sauce

Noodle Bowl

"Khaw Kai" Noodles* **USD 21.95
Wok fried thick rice noodles, chicken, peanut caramel soy sauce W/bean sprout
Μe Ka TiUSD 24.95
Fresh rice noodles, coconut chicken stew, roasted peanut, boiled egg w/ lot of fresh greens
"Pad Mee Lao"* **USD 23.95
Stir fried thin rice noodles, prawns, garlic chives crispy tiny shrimps, bean sprout, omelette crepe w/ peanut & lime
Pho DuckUSD 26.95
Egg noodles, "Maple Leaf' roasted duck breast clear broth w/ boiled egg
Pho Chicken* **USD 21.95
Fresh rice noodles, pulled chicken, clear chicken broth w/ boiled egg
Pho Beef Short RibUSD 36.95
Slow braised beef short rib, herbal beef broth, W/boiled egg and fresh vegetables garnishes

Rice Bowl

S&P Crispy Pork BellyUSD 26.95
Wok fried house-made crispy pork belly, Gilroy garlic, chili, Kaffir lime leaves, salt & pepper, W/fried egg over rice and cucumber consommé
Spicy Thai Basil*USD 26.95
Wok fried minced chicken, Thai basil, bell peppers, garlic-chili brown sauce, accompanied W/fried egg over rice and cucumber consommé
Garlic & Pepper Pork*USD 26.95
Classic wok fried sliced Canadian-pork loin, Gilroy garlic, black pepper W/fried egg over rice, cucumber consommé and house sriracha
Khao Nar PedUSD 26.95
"Maple Leaf Farms" roasted duck boiled egg, honey soy, cucumber-garnish w/ rice
Pineapple Fried Rice*USD 24.95
Classic fried rice, chicken & prawns, pineapple, cashew, raisins w/ cucumber garnish
Lao Fried Rice*USD 24.95
Laotian style fried rice, minced chicken, Thai basil, organic chicken wings w/ fried egg
Classic Chicken Fried Rice*USD 20.95
Classic chicken fried rice, egg, tomatoes, onion, and green onion

For the Table

Garden FishUSD 79.95
Crispy whole tilapia, beef jerky, Lao sausage garlic wings, Thai papaya salad, vermicelli sticky rice w/ farm fresh garden vegetable

Side

Jasmine RiceUSD 4.00
Brown RiceUSD 4.00
Jasmine Sticky RiceUSD 4.00
Fresh VeggiesUSD 7.00
Steamed VeggiesUSD 7.00

Dessert

"Cha-Yen" Thai Tea Jumbo IcyUSD 18.95
Grand selection of seasonal and exotic fruits w/ Thai iced tea shaved- ice and Laotian topping
Mark Mango (Mango & Sticky Rice)USD 12.95
Mango sticky rice w/ cream of coconut and mango icy
Chocolate Soufflé CakeUSD 12.95
Chocolate soufflé cake w/ Thai iced tea ice cream and seasonal berries
Khao Tom MuddUSD 12.95
Sweet coconut sticky rice, red bean in banana leaf w/ coconut ice cream in coconut shell

Descending

Quinta de la Rosa / 20 Yr Tawny / Porto e Duoro / Portugal / NVUSD 12.00

Cognac

Bache American OakUSD 13.00
Hennessy VSUSD 17.00
Martell VSUSD 24.00
Martell Blue SwiftUSD 32.00

Coffee

EspressoUSD 4.50
AmericanUSD 5.00

Featured Drink

Mai-ThaiUSD 11.00
Gold Rum + Orgeat Syrup + Pineapple Juice + Grenadine + Float of 151 Rum
Purple-TiniUSD 11.00
Purple Butter=ly Tea Infused Gin + Contreau + Lychee Puree + Fresh Lychee Fruit
Toki MojitoUSD 11.00
Toki Japanese Whiskey + Fresh Mint + Peychaud's bitters + Lemon & Lime Soda
Lao SodaUSD 11.00
Hangar 1 Kaf=ir Lime Vodka + Fresh Watermelon + Lime Juice + Kaf=ir Lime Leaf
La SambaritaUSD 11.00
Los Vecinos Mezcal + Mango & Samble Puree + Lime to Taste
Rye ManhattanUSD 12.00
Knob Creek Rye Whiskey + Sweet Vermouth + Angostura's Bitters + Brandied Cherry
Pink Pepper PunchUSD 11.00
Peppercorn Infused Absolut Ruby Vodka + St.Germain + Grapefruit Juice + Salt Rim
Pineapple MillionaireUSD 19.00
Elyx Vodka + Vanilla & Lemon Puree + Pineapple Soda Served in Copper Pineapple

Wines

Beginnings (Sparkling)

Blanc de Blancs / Anna Codorniu / Spain / NVUSD 12.00
Brut Rose / Momi / Napa / CA / NVUSD 12.00

Ascending (Whites)

Reisling / the Seeker / Mosel / Germany / 2017 (Off-Dry)USD 11.00
Sauvignon Blanc / Long Meadow Ranch Winery / Napa / CA / 2018USD 12.00
Chardonnay / Golden / Monterey / CA / 2017USD 11.00
Chardonnay / Materra / Oak Knoll / Napa / CA / 2018USD 78.00
Chardonnay / Frank Family Vineyards / Carneros / CA / 2018USD 89.00
Pinot Gris / Kings Ridge / Willameue / Oregon / 2018USD 12.00
Vouvray Chenin Blance / la Craie / France / 2013USD 11.00
Albarino / Abadia de San Campio / Spain / 2018USD 11.00

Building (Rose)

Rose / St.supery / Napa / CA / 2018USD 12.00

Elevating (Reds)

Pinot Noir / Elizabeth Rose Winery / Napa / CA / 2017USD 12.00
Pinot Noir / Hess / Allomi / Napa / 2018USD 55.00
Pinot Noir / ZD / 50th Anniversary / Carneros / Napa / 2018USD 89.00
Grenache Syrah / Saint Cosme / France / 2018USD 11.00
Zinfandel / Four Virtues / Lodi / CA / 2017USD 12.00
Bourbon Barrel Aged
Malbec / Catena / Mendoza / Argen_na / 2016USD 11.00
Rioja / Tempranillo / Vina Bujanda / Spain / 2018USD 11.00
Cabernet Sauvignon / Round Pond Estate Winery / Napa / CA / 2017USD 13.48

Beers

Lao / Lager / Vien_ane / Laos
- 350mlUSD 7.00
Singha / Lager / Bangkok / Thailand
- 350mlUSD 7.00
Widmer Bros / American Hefeweizen / Portland / OR
- 350mlUSD 8.00
Lagunitas / Hop Stoopid / Petaluma / CA
- 350mlUSD 9.00
Chimay Triple / Trappist / Baileux / Belgium
- 350mlUSD 10.00

Soft Drinks

Thai Iced TeaUSD 7.00
CokeUSD 5.00
SpriteUSD 5.00
Diet CokeUSD 5.00
Fresh Young CoconutUSD 9.00

Hot Tea

Green Tea
Chamomile
Earl Grey
Moroccan Mint
Ginger

Herbal

Jasmine Tea and Stevia
Lemongrass Tea
Purple Butterfly Pea & Pandan Tea

Water

Still Water: Aqua Panna
- 750mlUSD 7.00
Sparkling Water: San Pellegrino
- 750mlUSD 7.00

Spirits

Vodka

Grey GooseUSD 14.00
Orange / Citron / Pear
Tito'sUSD 12.00
ElyxUSD 14.00
AbsolutUSD 11.00

Gin

Bombay SapphireUSD 13.00
PlymouthUSD 13.00
The BotanistUSD 13.00
St.George-AlamedaUSD 14.00
Hendrick'sUSD 15.00

Bourbon

Blanton'sUSD 25.00
Hudson Four GrainUSD 16.00
Four Roses "Small Batch"USD 16.00
Amador Double Barrel-NapaUSD 16.00
BulleitUSD 13.00
Maker's MarkUSD 12.00

Rye

Knob Creek RyeUSD 13.00
Bulleit RyeUSD 14.00
TempletonUSD 14.00
Hudson Manhattan Straight RyeUSD 19.00
Whistle Pig RyeUSD 23.00
Whistle Pig Rye "Farm Stock"USD 24.00

World Whiskey

Kikori Rice WhiskeyUSD 16.00
Suntory TokiUSD 16.00
Suntory Hibiki HarmonyUSD 34.00
Suntory Hibiki 21USD 87.00
Suntory Yamazaki 12USD 27.00
Suntory Yamazaki 18USD 76.00
Nikka Coffey GrainUSD 22.00
Nikka Coffey MaltUSD 26.00
Nikka TaketsuruUSD 23.00
Nikka MiyagikyoUSD 27.00
Nikka YoichiUSD 27.00
The HakushuUSD 27.00
Macallan 12USD 17.00
Macallan 15USD 29.00
Macallan 18USD 52.00
JamesonUSD 12.00
Jameson Black BarrelUSD 16.00
Jameson Caskmates IPA EditionUSD 15.00
Jameson Caskmates Stout EditionUSD 15.00
Oban 14 YearUSD 22.00
Monkey ShoulderUSD 13.00
Hennessy VSUSD 17.00
Martell VSUSD 24.00
Martell Blue SwiftUSD 32.00
Bache American OakUSD 13.00

Rum

BacardiUSD 11.00
Bacardi GoldUSD 12.00
Neisson Blanc MartiniqueUSD 13.00
Plantation 5yrsUSD 13.00
Appleton Single BlendUSD 14.00

Agave Spirits

Claze Azul: PlataUSD 21.00
Claze Azul: ReposadoUSD 25.00
Mezcal Mina RealUSD 15.00
Don Julio: BlancoUSD 15.00
Don Julio: ReposadoUSD 17.00
Don Julio: AnjeoUSD 19.00
Patron: BlancoUSD 14.00
Patron: ReposadoUSD 16.00
Patron: AnjeoUSD 18.00
Mi Campo: BlancoUSD 13.00
Mi Campo: ReposadoUSD 14.00
Altos: PlataUSD 13.00
Altos: ReposadoUSD 14.00
Corzo SilverUSD 15.00
Espolon ReposadoUSD 14.00

What 363 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Thai
San Francisco
Good for groups

363 Reviews

L
Lisa
San Francisco
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on 2 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our client lunch did the chefs selection that was recommended. This was great as it had several dishes we could all share and try.
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Lisa
San Francisco
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on 30 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lao is always delicious! Service is excellent too!
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Arup
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
excellent service and food. loved the drinks. Noise level was on the louder side
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 24 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing as always - a staple whenever I’m in San Francisco!
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Mimi
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 19 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Reserving a table was very easy. My colleagues and I got to enjoy authentic Lao cuisines. The papaya salad reminds me of home cooked food.
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Nadia
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 10 September 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was fantastic. Service left a lot to be desired. I put a note that we were celebrating a birthday, but it was never acknowledged. We were greeted promptly and as I gave them my reservation name, one of the employees (who turned out to be our server) was tapping on the reservation tablet while the other one jetted off to the dining room, so we stood there confused and I asked if we were supposed to follow the one who started walking off, but didn't cue us to follow her. We were sat and the server came over within 2 minutes and asked if we were ready to order. Definitely not enough time to digest their big menu. Food came out quickly and everything was delicious. Server came by only once. We sat there with our empty dishes and waited and waited and waited while our server, the other server and the host, all passed us by multiple times. We wanted to get dessert, but we were at a point where we had been waiting for too long to be acknowledge so we ended up getting the check instead. It was a slow Monday night so service could've and should've been a lot more attentive.
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Benhur
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 6 August 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Very loud and the waitress very rude. The lady look like she’s annoyed from working there or something.
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luku
San Francisco
49 reviews
vip
4.0
49 reviews
Dined on 5 July 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We haven’t been back at Lao Table in ages, and were really happy to return to one of our favorite restaurants. The food was good, as always. The restaurant was packed with diners. Remarkably, the staffers were attentive. Good food, good service - couldn’t ask for anything else, really.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
They close at 9pm which is pretty early for dinner gathering.
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 9 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious and servers were attentive, I really enjoyed the experience
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FAQs

Lao Table offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 278-9991.

Lao Table is rated 4.6 stars by 363 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

15 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

149 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94105

Additional information

Cross Street
Mission and Howard
Area
SOMA
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Thai, Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street parking available, also several lots nearby.
Payment Options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Lalita Souksamlane
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://laotablesf.com/
Phone number
(415) 278-9991

Lao Table

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Appetizer

Wrapping Vegetable Crispy RollsUSD 14.95

Moo Nam PlaUSD 15.95

Garlic WingsUSD 16.95

Chicken Satay**USD 17.95

Lao Sausage**USD 17.95

Grilled Calamari**USD 19.95

Fresh Spring Rolls* **USD 14.95

Koi Tuna**USD 19.95

Zeen Ping (7 Oz.)USD 20.95

Refreshing Salad

Larb Duck PakxeUSD 25.95

Deconstructed Crispy Yellow Fin Tuna SaladUSD 22.95

"Tum Marg Hoong" Grand Papaya Salad* **USD 22.95

"Larb Zeen" Beef Lettuce WrapUSD 23.95

"Surp Nor Mai" Bamboo SaladUSD 19.95

Crispy Sticky Rice SaladUSD 22.95

Soup

Tom-Zaap Beef

Tom-Yum Chicken* **

Grilled-Steamed

Suae Hong HaiUSD 38.95

Salmon Steak**USD 26.95

Moo PingUSD 24.95

Gai Yaang Ka-Min**USD 38.95

Seabass Clay Pot**USD 39.95

Kurobuta Pork BellyUSD 31.95

Mok Lao SeabassUSD 38.95

Curry

Red Curry* **USD 24.95

Panang Lamb Curry**USD 29.95

Green Curry Beef Short RibUSD 38.95

Wok

Mixed Vegetables* **USD 19.95

Spicy Eggplant* **USD 20.95

Pad Pha Beef**USD 28.95

Sizzling Smoked Chili SeafoodUSD 34.95

Ka-Pow LambUSD 34.95

Noodle Bowl

"Khaw Kai" Noodles* **USD 21.95

Μe Ka TiUSD 24.95

"Pad Mee Lao"* **USD 23.95

Pho DuckUSD 26.95

Pho Chicken* **USD 21.95

Pho Beef Short RibUSD 36.95

Rice Bowl

S&P Crispy Pork BellyUSD 26.95

Spicy Thai Basil*USD 26.95

Garlic & Pepper Pork*USD 26.95

Khao Nar PedUSD 26.95

Pineapple Fried Rice*USD 24.95

Lao Fried Rice*USD 24.95

Classic Chicken Fried Rice*USD 20.95

For the Table

Garden FishUSD 79.95

Side

Jasmine RiceUSD 4.00

Brown RiceUSD 4.00

Jasmine Sticky RiceUSD 4.00

Fresh VeggiesUSD 7.00

Steamed VeggiesUSD 7.00

Dessert

"Cha-Yen" Thai Tea Jumbo IcyUSD 18.95

Mark Mango (Mango & Sticky Rice)USD 12.95

Chocolate Soufflé CakeUSD 12.95

Khao Tom MuddUSD 12.95

Descending

Quinta de la Rosa / 20 Yr Tawny / Porto e Duoro / Portugal / NVUSD 12.00

Cognac

Bache American OakUSD 13.00

Hennessy VSUSD 17.00

Martell VSUSD 24.00

Martell Blue SwiftUSD 32.00

Coffee

EspressoUSD 4.50

AmericanUSD 5.00