Saro's Thai Cafe Menu
Welcome to Saro's Thai Cafe, an authentic culinary gem nestled at 16 Edinburgh Rd, Portsmouth. This charming cafe offers a delightful array of traditional Thai dishes that are sure to warm your soul. Customers rave about their Tom Yum soup, perfectly spicy and comforting, making it an ideal starter for chilly evenings. The Red curry served with aromatic coconut rice stands out as a must-try main course, encapsulating the essence of Thai flavors.
For those seeking a refreshing drink, the cafe boasts a tempting selection of iced Thai beverages, including their popular Thai milk coffee, praised for its smooth taste and excellent value. Diners commend the friendly, efficient service and generous portions, particularly noting the creamy Green curry and exquisite sea bass and mango salad.
Whether you're stopping by for lunch or a cozy dinner, Saro's Thai Cafe promises an unforgettable experience with every visit.
Starter
Prawn Crackers
Thai prawn crackers. Served with sweet chilli sauce.
SALT AND PEPPER SQUID
Crispy salt and pepper squid. Served with sweet chilli sauce.
VEGGIE SPRING ROLLS
Crispy vegetables and glass noodles spring rolls. Served with sweet chilli sauce.
CHICKEN WINGS
Crispy seasoned chicken wings. Served with sweet chilli sauce.
CHICKEN SATAY
Grilled marinated chicken on skewers. Served with peanut satay sauce.
HONEY PORK
Chargrilled honey-marinated pork on skewers. Served with 'Jaew' tamarind chilli sauce.
PORK DUMPLINGS
Steamed pork-filled dumplings. Served with ginger sweet soy sauce.
PRAWN TEMPURA
Crispy prawns coated in breadcrumbs. Served with sweet chilli sauce.
CHICKEN AND PRAWN TOAST
Deep-fried chicken and prawn spread on toast. Served with sweet chilli sauce.
DUCK SPRING ROLLS
Crispy shredded duck spring rolls. Served with hoisin sauce.
SWEETCORN FRITTERS
Sweetcorn fritters flavoured with red curry paste. Served with sweet chilli sauce.
FRIED TOFU
Deep-fried tofu. Served with sweet chilli sauce.
GRILLED MEATBALL
Served with tamarind chilli sauce. Choose from Pork or Beef meatballs.
TOM YUM
Hot and sour soup with lemongrass, tomatoes, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, fresh chillies and mushroom. (Mushroom 4.99 / Chicken 5.99 / Prawn 6.99)
TOM KHA
Silky hot and sour coconut milk soup with lemongrass, tomatoes, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, fresh chillies and mushroom. (Mushroom 4.99 / Chicken 5.99 / Prawn 6.99)
TOM SAAB PORK RIBS
Hot and sour pork ribs soup with fresh chillies, lime juice and fish sauce.
Soup
Stir-fry
PAD PRIEW WAN
Pineapples, tomatoes, peppers, cucumber, onion and spring onions in sweet and sour sauce. (Tofu 8.99 / Chicken 9.99 / Beef 10.99 / Prawn 11.99)
PAD MED MA MUANG
Cashew nuts, mushrooms, carrots, peppers, onions and spring onions in oyster and chilli paste sauce. (Tofu 8.99 / Chicken 9.99 / Beef 10.99 / Prawn 11.99)
PAD KRA PRAO
Fresh chillies, peppers, onions, fine beans, garlic, and basil in a fragrant spicy sauce. (Tofu 8.99 / Chicken 9.99 / Beef 10.99 / Prawn 11.99)
SOM TUM
Shredded green papaya, fresh chillies, carrots, fine beans, limes, garlic, tomatoes and peanuts in spicy fish sauce dressing.
SEAFOOD SALAD
Prawns, mussels and squids with tomatoes, onions, coriander and spring onions in lime and chilli dressing.
GRILLED BEEF SALAD
Chargrilled sliced sirloin steak with cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, coriander, mints, and spring onions in lime and chilli dressing.
SEA BASS MANGO SALAD
Crispy battered sea bass with mango, red onions and mints in chilli paste dressing.
Salad
Curry
LAMB SHANK
Tender braised lamb shank with onions, carrots, broccoli, potatoes and star anises in mild and creamy coconut milky curry. Garnised with crispy dried shallots.
MASSAMAN CURRY
Rich and mild. Creamy coconut milk with dry spices, potatoes and onions. Garnised with crispy dried shallots. (Tofu 8.99 / Chicken 9.99 / Beef 10.99 / Prawn 11.99)
PANAENG CURRY
Fine beans, peppers, kaffir lime leaves and basil with silky coconut milk. (Tofu 8.99 / Chicken 9.99 / Beef 10.99 / Prawn 11.99)
RED CURRY
Courgettes, peppers, fine beans and basil with silky coconut milk. (Tofu 8.99 / Chicken 9.99 / Beef 10.99 / Prawn 11.99)
GREEN CURRY
Courgettes, peppers, fine beans and basil with silky coconut milk. (Tofu 8.99 / Chicken 9.99 / Beef 10.99 / Prawn 11.99)
JUNGLE CURRY
Water-based curry with mixed vegetables and Thai herbs. (Tofu 8.99 / Chicken 9.99 / Beef 10.99 / Prawn 11.99)
SARO'S FRIED RICE
SARO's special fried rice with egg, spring greens, onions and tomatoes. (Chicken 10.99 / Prawn 12.99)
CRISPY PORK BELLY ON RICE
Crispy pork belly and a boiled egg with Thai BBQ sauce.
BBQ RED PORK ON RICE
BBQ red pork and a boiled egg with Thai BBQ sauce.
PORK LEG ON RICE
Slow-cooked pork leg, spring greens, pickled cabbage and a boiled egg. Served with lime and chilli sauce.
CHILLI AND BASIL ON RICE
Fresh chillies, garlic and basil in a fragrant spicy sauce. ( Minced chicken or Minced pork 10.99 / Crispy pork belly 11.99 / Prawn 12.99 & add fried egg 1)
KATSU CURRY RICE
Crispy chicken breast or prawn coated in breadcrumbs in homemade curry sauce. (Chicken 10.99 / Prawn 12.99)
FRIED PORK BELLY WITH STICKY RICE
Deep-fried pork belly in fish sauce. Served with sticky rice and 'Jaew' tamarind chilli sauce.
FRIED CHICKEN WITH COCONUT RICE
Crispy chicken breast coated in breadcrumbs. Served with coconut rice and sweet chilli sauce.
PAD KRATIEM ON RICE
Black pepper sauce. Topped with crispy fried garlic. (Chicken or Pork 10.99 / Beef 11.99 / Prawn 12.99)
PORK RIBS SOUP WITH RICE
Slow-cooked pork ribs soup with bean sprouts, spring greens, spring onions and coriander.
PAD KHING ON RICE
Stir-fried ginger, peppers, onion, carrots and mushroom in oyster sauce. (Chicken or Pork 10.99 / Prawn 12.99)
DUCK HONEY WITH EGG FRIED RICE
Crispy battered duck in honey sauce.
Chu Chi Sea Bass with Rice
Creamy Thai Curry with crispy battered sea bass.
Sea Bass Rad Prik with Rice
Crispy battered sea bass topped with sweet chilli sauce.
Pad Pak Ruam on Rice
Stir-fried mixed vegetables in oyster sauce. (Crispy pork belly or Prawn)
Rice
Special
TUM TARD
Green papaya salad with peanuts. Served with a boiled egg, Thai pork sausage, pork crackling and vermicelli noodles in a tray.
WEEPING TIGER
Grilled sirloin steak. Served with 'Jaew' tamarind chilli sauce.
TAMARIND
Exotic sweet tamarind sauce. Topped with crispy dried shallots. Crispy battered duck or Crispy battered sea bass)
PAD MEE
Stir-fried egg noodles with egg, spring greens, bean sprouts and spring onions. (Tofu 9.99 / Chicken 10.99 / Beef or Prawn 11.99)
PAD THAI
Stir-fried flat rice noodles with egg, sweet turnip, bean sprouts and spring onions in tamarind sauce. Topped with peanuts. (Tofu 9.99 / Chicken 10.99 / Prawn 11.99)
KAO SOI GAI
Chicken curry topped with crispy egg noodles. Served with pickled cabbage, red onions and lime.
THAI NOODLES SOUP
Served with flat rice noodles, bean sprouts, coriander, spring greens and spring onions. (Pork or Beef)
TOM YUM NOODLES SOUP
Hot and sour tom yum soup with chilli paste. Served with flat rice noodles, minced pork, bbq red pork, fish balls and a boiled egg. Topped with peanuts.