ESAN THAI RESTAURANT
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                         Dinner and Weekend Menu

                                                                            

                                             Appetizers  Soups  Salads  Specials  Noodles Fried Rice Stir Fried Sea Food  Curries  Beverages  Desserts

                                         

                                      



 

 

                                  Located in Suite D of  Victoria Towers (entrance 1/2 block N of Kirkwood).

                                                                221 East KirkwoodAvenue, Suite D

                                                                        Bloomington, IN
                                               (812) 333-8424(THAI)
                                         Reservations are requested for groups of six of more.
                                               Dinner Menu Served :

                                              Monday thru Thursday    2:30pm - 9:00 pm

                                                                                Friday     2:30 pm - 10:00 pm

                                                                           Saturday     11:30am - 10:00pm

                                                                        (Dinner served all day on Saturday) 

                                                                      Closed on Sundays and Federal Holidays

 


Appetizers

1.     Miang Esan Note:  not currently offered. (will return in March) 
        Spring rolls stuffed with rice noodles, lettuce, bean sprouts, carrots, cucumber, mint, green onions,
        cilantro, and your choice of tofu or chicken. Served with lemon and crushed peanut sauce.
2.     Por Pia Tod ........................................................................................................................................................6.50
        Deep fried spring rolls stuffed with vermicelli soy noodles, carrots, cabbage, mushroom, and bean
        sprouts, and your choice of tofu or ground pork. Served with sweet and sour sauce.
3.     Thai Shrimp Blanket.........................................................................................................................................6.50
        Deep fried spring rolls stuffed with chicken and shrimp. Served with plum sauce.
4.     Satay.................................................................................................................................................................6.50
        Chicken, beef or pork marinated with satay sauce and grilled on skewers. Served with a curry
        and peanut sauce, and cucumber salad.
5.     Fried Tofu .... Deep fried tofu. Served with sweet and sour sauce.......................................................................6.00

6.     Crispy Wonton..................................................................................................................................................6.00 
        Deep fried wontons stuffed with marinated ground pork/chicken or veggies.  Served with sweet chili sauce.   
7.     Tod Mun Pla ...................... Caution-spicy-two stars!....................................................................................6.50
         Thai fish cake with curry paste, fish ball and sliced green beans, deep fried and served with cucumber salad.
8.     Grilled Shrimp, Pork, Chicken or Beef .........................................................................................................6.50
         Shrimp, pork, chicken or beef marinated with lemon grass, lime and soy sauce and grilled on skewers.
         Served with a curry peanut sauce and cucumber salad. (shrimp served with hot sauce).
9.     Esan Thai Samplers .....................Great combination of appetizers 1, 2, 6 and 7.......................................10.95

Soups (Large bowl only)

10.   Tom Yum.....................................................Spicy-two stars!........................................................................  9.95
        Hot and sour soup with mushrooms, lemon grass, kaffir lime leaf, galanga, onion, celery, cilantro,  
        roasted chili, and lime juice with your choice of soft tofu, chicken, or shrimp *.
11.   Tom Kha......................................................Spicy-two stars!......................................................................... 9.95
        Coconut milk soup with mushrooms,  galanga, onion, cilantro, and roasted chili with your
        choice of soft  tofu, chicken, or shrimp *.  
12.   Kang Jeud........................................................................................................................................................8.95
        Vermicelli noodles with marinated ground pork or ground chicken cooked with soft tofu,
        cilantro, green onions, and roasted garlic.
13.   Suki Nam.....................................................Spicy-two stars!..........................................................................9.95
        Vermicelli noodles, vegetables and red tofu sauce with your choice of chicken, pork,  beef, or  shrimp *
14.   Kuay Teaw ..................................................Spicy-two stars!..........................................................................9.95
        Rice noodles, bean sprouts, green onions, fried garlic, and Thai seasonings with your choice of
        chicken, pork, beef or shrimp*.      
                                                                       

Salads

15.   Yum Woon Sen .....................................Spicy-two stars!...............................................................................9.95
        Cooked ground chicken tossed with vermicelli noodles, onions, shallots, white mushrooms, fresh chili,
         cilantro, and  lime juice.
16.   Yum Ruam Mit......................................Spicy-two stars!................................................................................9.95
        Seafood salad with chicken, shrimp, calamari and tossed with roasted ground rice, shallots, cilantro,
         tomatoes, onions, ground  dried chili,  and lime juice.
17.   Yum Khai...............................................Spicy-two stars!................................................................................9.95    
        Grilled chicken tossed with roasted ground rice, shallots, cilantro, tomatoes, fresh chili,
         lettuce, cucumbers and lime juice.

                     *shrimp - add $1.50                Extra Rice:   Sticky - $2.50, Jasmine - $1.50
Please no substitutes of ingredients.  Caution when ordering spicy or trying new dishes - no refunds!

Esan Thai's Dinner Specials

S1  Som Tum ...(cold salad).................................Spicy-2 stars!..................................................9.95
      Julienne green papaya tossed with fresh chili, garlic,  tomatoes, carrots, dried shrimp, peanuts,
      palm sugar and fresh lime juice.
S2  Larb...........(serving temperature varies).....Spicy-2 stars!................................................ 12.95
       Minced sirloin, chicken or tofu cooked and tossed with green onions, shallots, roasted ground rice,
       mint, dried chili, cilantro, and fresh lime juice.   Served with sticky or jasmine rice.
S3  Khai Yang Esan ............................................ Spicy-one star!.............................................11.95
       Grilled chicken (marinated with coconut milk,  garlic, honey, soy sauce and  pepper), stir-fried
       vegetables and choice of sticky or jasmine rice.
S4  Moo Yang Esan............................................. Spicy-one star!.............................................11.95
       Grilled pork (marinated with Thai herbs), stir-fried vegetables and choice of sticky or jasmine rice.
S5  Nua Yang Esan ............................................. Spicy-one star!.............................................11.95
       Grilled sirloin (marinated with Thai herbs), stir-fried vegetables and choice of sticky or jasmine rice.
S6  Moo Num Tok............................................... Spicy-2 stars!...............................................12.95
      Grilled sliced pork tossed with roasted ground rice, green onion, onion, shallots, mint, dried chili,
      and cilantro. Served with sticky or jasmine rice.
S7  Nua Num Tok.................................................Spicy-2 stars!...............................................13.95
      Grilled sliced sirloin tossed with roasted ground rice, green onion, onion, shallots, mint, dried chili,
       and cilantro. Served with sticky or jasmine rice.
S8  Esan Thai Pepper Steak................................ Spicy-one star!.............................................15.95
       Tender Sirloin grilled and served with sauteed mushrooms and zucchini.
S9  Yum Nua........................................................ Caution-spicy-three stars!...........................13.95
       Grilled slices of beef tossed with shallots, cilantro, tomatoes, onion, chili, and lime juice.
S10 Khao Moo Dang .................................................................................................................10.95
       Marinated pork grilled and served with jasmine rice, cucumber and special gravy.
S11 Aey's Esan Noodles...................................Caution-Spicy-three stars!...............................9.95
       Special Esan Sauce with your choice of coconut chicken or fish,  and served on rice noodles.
S12 Goong Pad Pong Karee.................................Spicy-two stars!...........................................14.95
        Stir-fried shrimp in curry sauce, coconut milk, egg, onion and spices.

 

Noodles

18.   Pad Thai........................................................... Spicy-one star!...................................................................10.95
        Thin rice noodles stir fried with eggs, bean sprouts, chives, tamarind sauce, and your choice of tofu,
        chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp *.  Served with ground peanuts, lime, julienne carrots, and cabbage.
19.    Pad Kee Mao..................................................Spicy-two stars!..................................................................10.95
         Wide rice noodles stir fried with bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, chili, carrots, snow peas, broccoli,
         fresh basil, garlic sauce, and your choice of tofu, chicken, pork, beef, or shrimp *.
20.   Pad See Eew..................................................................................................................................................10.95
        Wide rice noodles stir fried with eggs, broccoli, black sweet sauce, and your choice of  tofu,
         chicken, pork, beef, or shrimp *.
21.    Pad Woonsen................................................................................................................................................10.95
         Vermicelli noodles stir fried with Napa cabbage, celery,  green onions, and your choice of
          chicken, pork, beef, or shrimp *.
22.   Rad Na...........................................................................................................................................................10.95
        Rice noodles topped with Chinese broccoli, garlic gravy sauce, and your choice of tofu, chicken,
        pork, beef, or shrimp *.

                      *shrimp - add $1.50                Extra Rice:   Sticky - $2.50, Jasmine - $1.50

                  How  spicy would you like your meal :  mild, medium, medium-hot, hot  or  Thai hot?
                                                                                      *        **          ***           ****         *****  
Please no substitutes of ingredients.  Caution when ordering spicy or trying new dishes- no refunds!


Fried Rice

23.   Khao Pad........................................................................................................................................................10.95
       Thai-style fried rice with eggs, onions, tomatoes, green onions, Chinese broccoli, and garlic with
       your choice of tofu, chicken, pork, beef, or shrimp *.
24.   Khao Pad Supparod......................................................................................................................................10.95
        Thai-style fried rice with pineapples, onions, cashew nuts, and sweet pork with your choice of tofu,
        chicken, pork or shrimp*.
25.   Khao Pad Nham............................................................................................................................................10.95
        Thai-style fried rice with minced-sour-pork, eggs, onions and lime juice.

Stir Fried (Served with Jasmine Rice)

26.   Pad Ka Prow........................................................ Caution-spicy-three stars!............................................12.95
       Choice of tofu, chicken, pork, beef, or shrimp * stir fried with fresh vegetables including
       onions, carrots, snow peas,  garlic, chili, and basil.
27.   Pad Ped................................................................ Caution-spicy-three stars!.............................................12.95
       Choice of tofu, chicken, pork, beef, or shrimp * stir fried with red chili paste, mushrooms,
       onions,  snow peas,  bamboo shoots, bell peppers, garlic, and fresh chili.
28.   Pad Prik............................................................... Caution-spicy-three stars!.............................................12.95
       Choice of tofu, chicken, pork, beef, or shrimp * stir fried with mushrooms, onions, carrots,
       snow peas, banana peppers, bamboo shoots, garlic, fresh basil and chili.
29.   Pad Prik Phao..................................................... Caution-spicy-three stars!.............................................12.95
       Choice of tofu, chicken, pork, beef, or shrimp * stir fried with chili paste, onions,
       green beans, snow peas an asparagus (seasonal).
30.   Pad Prik Khing................................................... Caution-spicy-three stars!.............................................12.95
       Choice of tofu, chicken, pork, beef, or shrimp * stir fried with Prik Khing curry,  green beans and snow peas.
31.   Pad Kra Tiam.....................................................spicy-two stars!................................................................12.95
       Choice of chicken, pork, or shrimp * stir fried with crushed garlic and pepper.
32.   Pad Pak Ruam Mit....... Stir fried mixed vegetables and fresh garlic. Spicy -two stars!.........................10.95
33.   Pad Broccoli.................................................................................................................................................12.95
        Choice of tofu, chicken, pork, beef or shrimp * stir fried with broccoli, onion, carrots and mushrooms.
34.   Sweet and Sour............................................................................................................................................13.95
        Choice of tofu, chicken, or shrimp * sauteed with pineapples, onions, broccoli, tomatoes, grapes, and
        cucumbers in a sweet and sour sauce.
35.   Cashew Nut Chicken...................................................................................................................................13.95
        Chicken stir fried with oyster sauce, onions, snow peas, cashew nuts and roasted chili.
36.   Nua Nam Man Hoi......................................................................................................................................13.95
        Choice of tofu, chicken, pork, beef or shrimp *stir fried with mushrooms, snow peas, onions, and oyster sauce.

                     *shrimp - add  $1.50        Extra Rice:   Sticky - $2.50, Jasmine - $1.50

        How  spicy would you like your meal :  mild, medium, medium-hot, hot  or  Thai hot?
                                                        *        **          ***           ****         *****

Please no substitutes of ingredients.  Caution when ordering spicy or trying new dishes - no refunds!

 

 

Seafood ( Served with Jasmine Rice )

37.   Pla Tod Sam Rod....................................................Spicy-two stars!.........................................12.95
         Deep fried sliced salmon topped with a special chili, garlic, and  tamarind sauce.
38.   Pla Muek Oob Sauce..............................................Spicy-two stars! ........................................13.95     
        Steamed calamari stuffed with chicken and shrimp.  Served with special yellow curry sauce.
39.   Goong Oob Woonsen...............................................Spicy-one star!..........................................13.95
        Baked shrimp, vermicelli noodles, celery, and green onions.  Served with a cream sauce.

                                   

Curries  ( Served with Jasmine Rice )                                          

40.   Kang Kiew Wan......................................................Spicy-2 stars!.............................................12.95
        Thai eggplant (seasonal), zucchini,  bell peppers, bamboo shoots, and fresh basil cooked in
         coconut milk and green curry paste with your choice of tofu, chicken, beef ,or shrimp *.
41.   Kang Dang ..............................................................Spicy-2 stars!............................................12.95
        Squash (seasonal), zucchini,green beans, bamboo shoots, and fresh basil cooked in coconut
         milk and red curry paste with your choice of tofu, chicken, beef ,or shrimp *.
42.   Kang Luang..............................................................Spicy-2 stars!............................................12.95
        Potatoes, yam, carrots, and onions cooked with yellow curry paste and coconut milk with
        your choice of tofu, chicken, beef, or shrimp *.
43.   Kang Pa................................................................... Caution-spicy-three stars!.......................12.95
        Thai eggplant (seasonal), zucchini, bamboo shoots, bell peppers, mushrooms, krachai, kaffir lime leaves, 
         fresh basil and red curry paste with choice of  tofu, chicken, beef , or shrimp *.(no coconut milk)
44.   Kang Masman..........................................................Spicy-2 stars!............................................12.95
        Potatoes, yam, carrots, onions and peanuts cooked with Masman curry and coconut milk,
        with your choice of  tofu, chicken, beef, or shrimp*.
45.   Pa Nang....................................................................Spicy-2 stars!.............................................12.95
        Choice of tofu, chicken, beef, or shrimp * sauteed in coconut milk, roasted cumin,
         coriander, onions and  topped with kaffir lime leaves.
46.   Srida Long Song.......................................................Spicy-2 stars!.............................................12.95
        Choice of tofu, chicken, beef, or shrimp *  cooked in peanut sauce and coconut milk  with
         snow peas and broccoli.
47.    Kang Ped Khai.................................................. Caution-spicy-three stars!..............................12.95
          Fried Crispy Chicken cooked with red curry, coconut milk, pineapple, bell pepper, chili and basil.

                                                *shrimp - add  $1.50        Extra Rice:   Sticky - $2.50, Jasmine - $1.50


                          How  spicy would you like your meal :  mild, medium, medium-hot, hot  or  Thai hot?
                                                                                             *        **          ***           ****         *****


         Please no substitutes of ingredients.  Caution when ordering spicy or trying new dishes - no refunds!


                      
Caution:  No menu items recommended for Peanut or fish allergic diners!
   

Beverages (no refills)

Thai  Ice Tea  - Sweet Thai ice tea topped with half-and-half..................................................................2.85
Thai Ice Coffee - Sweet Thai ice coffee topped with half-and-half..........................................................2.85
Hot Colombian Coffee................................................................................................................................1.75
Hot Jasmine Tea or Hot Green Tea..........................................................................................................1.75
Unsweetened Iced Tea...............................................................................................................................1.75
Bottled Water.............................................................................................................................................1.75
Soft Drinks - Coke, Diet Coke or Sprite served in glass with ice...........................................................1.75
Lemonade...................................................................................................................................................1.75
Milk (2%)...................................................................................................................................................1.75
Thai Beer - Choice of Singha Lager Beer or Chang Beer (both Premium Thai beers in Bottle)..........4.75
Leinenkugel Premium Lager Beer - (12 oz Bottle)..................................................................................3.75

Miller Genuine Draft Beer - (12 oz Bottle) .............................................................................................2.75

 

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Desserts

Crispy Banana - Deep fried sliced banana wrapped with rice paper, served with ice-cream or honey........................5.00
Sliced Mango with Sweet Coconut Milk and Sticky Rice ( seasonal ) ..........................................................................6.00
Durian with Coconut Milk and Sticky Rice ( seasonal ).................................................................................................6.00
Vanilla Ice Cream ............................................................................................................................................................3.00
Vanilla Ice Cream with sticky rice...................................................................................................................................4.50
Tapioca pearl with young coconut meat...........................................................................................................................4.50


Please no substitutes of ingredients.  Caution when ordering spicy or trying new dishes - no refunds!
                                        Service fee of 18% charged for groups of 6 or more.                                         

FACTS ABOUT THAILAND
Thailand is a country about twice the size of Wyoming and a population of close to 65 million.  The country was established in 1238

 and became unified in the mid-14th century.  It was known as Siam until 1939 and became a constitutional monarchy in 1932. 

 The current King Phumiphon was born in the USA on December 5th, 1927.

ABOUT OUR INGREDIENTS

Our kitchen uses fresh herbs and vegetables whenever possible.  Esan Thai supports the local Farmers Market whenever possible.

 The exotic fruits, vegetables and spices used in our authentic Thai recipes are imported from Asia.  Premium ingredients such as

 palm sugar, fresh basil and cilantro are used to create the best possible taste in our Thai cuisine.  

CERTIFICATES AND CATERING

Esan Thai Restaurant Gift certificates and gift cards are available for purchase in various denominations.   They make great gifts!  

 If you are having a business meeting or party and want to offer something other than sandwiches or pizza, please inquire about our

 delicious Thai party trays.  We offer at a reasonable cost, appetizers to full meals and Thai Ice Tea or Coffee for groups of 10 to 200.

The Esan Thai Restaurant is proud to be awarded the "Thai Select" designation from the Thailand Ministry of Commerce for our 

delicious Authentic Thai Recipes (closest to the meals you will only find in the best restaurants in Thailand).