Sanphan Thai Cuisine Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Sanphan Thai Cuisine, nestled at 653 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC, where authentic Thai flavors come alive. Their menu bursts with enticing choices, from the comforting Tom Yum Soup—simmered in a spicy lemongrass broth—to the delicately prepared Vegetable Soup. For appetizers, don't miss the Fried Calamari and Chicken Satay, beautifully complemented by homemade peanut sauce.

The highlights extend to the specials, featuring the unique Shrimp Donuts and heavenly Pumpkin in Sweet Coconut Milk. Regular patrons rave about the Drunken Noodles and Pad Thai, both consistent crowd-pleasers. Each dish speaks of freshness and meticulous preparation, where spices and herbs harmonize perfectly.

With cozy interiors and prompt service, Sanphan Thai Cuisine is a true gem, promising a delightful culinary journey every visit.

Specials

Pumpkin Red Curry

Thai red curry paste with coconut milk, pumpkin, bamboo shoots, bell peppers and basil leaves. Served with rice. Medium spicy.

$18.00

Pumpkin in Sweet coconut milk

$6.95

Shrimp Donuts

Shrimp mixture flavored with Egg, House sauce, Sesame oil, Salt, Crumbed in breadcrumbs for deep fried crunch, Served with Sweet plum sauce.

$11.50

Taro Puff

Homemade puff pastry stuffed with sweet taro paste

$8.00

Crispy Chive Dumpling

Crispy chive dumpling served with sweet soy sauce.

$9.00

Crispy Spring Rolls

Three pieces. Crispy rolls stuffed with cellophane noodles, carrots and cabbage served with Thai sweet and sour sauce.

$6.95

Chicken Satay

Four pieces. Grilled skewers of chicken, marinated in spices and served with homemade peanut sauce and cucumber relish.

$10.50

Fried Calamari

Deep-fried calamari served with Thai sweet and sour sauce.

$10.50

Crispy Tofu

Deep-fried bean curd served with Thai sweet and sour sauce topped with crushed peanuts.

$7.00

Curry Puff

Two pieces. Homemade pastry stuffed with curry, chicken and potato served with cucumber onion sauce.

$7.95

Shrimp Bikini

Fried shrimp wrapped in a thin spring roll skin served with fried vegetables and Thai sweet and sour sauce.

$11.50

Kanom Jeeb

Five pieces. Steamed dumplings stuffed with shrimp, crabmeat, chicken and water chestnut, served with sweet soy sauce.

$10.00

Fresh Spring Rolls

Refreshing combination of carrot, cucumber, lettuce, fresh basil leaves, tofu, bell pepper and egg noodles wrapped in rice paper served with thai special sauce topped with crushed peanuts.

$7.50

Shrimp Cake

Four pieces. Fried marinated shrimp cake with red curry paste and Thai spices served with sweet and sour cucumber relish topped with crushed peanuts.

$10.50

Crispy Wonton

Eight pieces. Crispy wonton stuffed with seasoned minced chicken, served with thai sweet and sour sauce.

$8.95

Potpourri Mussels

Steamed fresh mussels with Thai herbs served with spicy and sour sauce. Mild.

$11.50

Hoi Jor

Combination of crabmeat, shrimp, chicken, and herbs wrapped in bean curd skin, then deep-fried and served with Thai sweet and sour sauce.

$11.50

Crab Rangoon

A delicious housemade crispy wonton stuffed with mixture of crab sticks, cream cheese & Seasonings.

$9.00

Appetizers

Soups

Tom Yum Soup

Your choice of chicken, shrimp, or vegetables and mushrooms in spicy and sour lemongrass broth with tomatoes, cilantro and Thai herbs. Mild.

$6.50

Tom Kha Soup

Your choice of chicken, shrimp, or vegetables in Thai style creamy coconut milk soup with galangal, mushrooms, cilantro and Thai herbs. Mild.

$6.50

Vegetable Soup

A delicate mixed fresh vegetables and soft tofu in clear vegetable broth.

$6.50

Tom Yum Talay Soup

Combination of shrimp, scallops, squids, and mushrooms in spicy and sour lemongrass broth with tomatoes, cilantro and Thai herbs. Medium.

$7.95

Shrimp Wonton Soup

Tasty Homemade wontons filled with juicy shrimp & chicken seasoned with sesame oil, Served with fresh Bok Choy and flavorful broth topped with garlic, Cilantro and Scallions.

$9.25

House Salad

A colorful mixture of fresh vegetables served with Thai peanut dressing.

$7.95

Papaya Salad (Som Tum)

Shredded green papaya, crushed peanuts, carrots, string beans and tomatoes mixed with spicy lime dressing. Mild.

$9.95

Larb Gai Salad

Minced chicken with red onions, scallions, rice powder, cilantro, seasoned with chili and fresh lime dressing. Medium.

$10.50

Beef Salad (Yum Nua)

Grilled flank steak with tossed cucumber, celery, tomatoes, red onions, scallions, cilantro and spicy lime dressing. Medium.

$11.95

Seafood Salad

A combination of shrimp, scallops and squid mixed with cilantro, celery, scallions, red onion, fresh chili peppers and spicy lime dressing. Medium.

$9.95

Yum Woon Sen Salad

Bean thread noodles with minced chicken, shrimp, red onions, celery, scallions and cilantro in spicy lime dressing. Medium.

$8.95

Yum Ped Yang Salad

Spicy tender slices of boneless roasted duck, with fresh ginger, onions, celery and roasted chili in lime dressing. Medium.

$9.95

Pla Goong Salad

Grilled shrimp tossed with lemongrass, chili, lime juice, red onions, scallions, celery and cilantro. Medium.

$12.95

Nam Tok Salad

Grilled beef with scallions, roasted ground rice, red onions and chili powder in lime dressing. Medium.

$11.95

Eggplant Salad

A great combination of perfectly grilled eggplants, shrimp and mince chicken mixed in tasty Thai spicy and sour dressing.

$11.50

Salads

Fried Rice and Noodles

Pad Thai

Thin rice noodles stir-fried with eggs, bean sprouts, scallions and crushed peanuts, vegetables and tofu.

$15.95

Pad Kee Mao (Drunken Noodles)

Wide rice noodles stir-fried with fresh chili pepper, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and basil leaves. Spicy.

$15.95

Pad See Ew

Wide rice noodles stir-fried with broccoli, egg and sweet soy sauce.

$15.95

Pad Woon Sen

Cellophane noodles stir-fried with chicken, shrimp, egg, mushrooms and vegetables.

$19.00

Pineapple Fried Rice

Rice stir-fried with shrimp, chicken, egg, pineapple, scallions, onions, curry powder and tomatoes.

$19.95

Thai Fried Rice

Rice stir-fried in Thai garlic sauce, egg, carrot, onions, tomatoes and scallions.

$15.95

Ka Pao Fried Rice

Rice stir-fried in Thai spicy basil sauce with onions, bell peppers and basil leaves. Medium.

$15.95

Crab Fried Rice

Crab meat stir fried with rice, egg, carrots, tomatoes, onions and top with scallions.

$19.95

Golden Noodle

Your choice of meat stir-fried with soft egg noodles, carrots, bell peppers, mushrooms and bean sprouts.

$15.95

Tom Yum Noodle

Thin rice noodles with chicken, shrimps, bean sprouts, and top with cilantros, scallions, and crushed peanut in spicy and sour broth.

$19.95

Kapow

Your choice of meat stir-fried with fresh chili peppers, onions, fresh basil leaves and bell peppers. Served with rice. Spicy.

$15.95

Ginger Stir-fried

Your choice of meat stir-fried with fresh ginger, bell peppers, mushrooms and scallions. Served with rice.

$15.95

Pad Pik Khing

Your choice of meat stir-fried in spicy chili paste sauce with string beans, bell peppers and a touch of lime leaves. Served with rice. Medium.

$15.95

Pad Broccoli

Your choice of meat stir-fried with broccoli and Thai brown sauce. Served with rice.

$15.95

Combo Garden

Your choice of meat stir-fried with mixed vegetables in light brown sauce. Served with rice.

$15.95

Praram Longsong

Your choice of meat sauteed with gingers and curry powder topped with homemade peanut sauce served with steamed broccoli. Served with rice.

$15.95

Kra Thiam Pik Thai

Your choice of meat sauteed in garlic pepper sauce served with steamed broccoli. Served with rice.

$15.95

Cashew Nut

Your choice of meat sauteed with roasted cashew nuts, onions, bell peppers and scallions in special house sauce. Served with rice.

$15.95

Pad Pik Pao

Your choice of meat sauteed with onions, scallions, red and green bell peppers in spicy Thai herb sauce. Served with rice. Medium.

$15.95

Sweet and Sour

Your choice of meat sauteed with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, pineapple and bell peppers in sweet and sour sauce. Served with rice.

$15.95

Pad Pik Sod

Your choice of meat stir-fried with onions and fresh green peppers in Thai spicy chili sauce. Served with rice. Medium.

$15.95

Thai Violet

Your choice of meat stir-fried with eggplant, basil, onions, bell peppers and fresh chili in bean sauce. Served with rice. Spicy.

$15.95

Nua Ka Ta

Special marinated beef sauteed with bell peppers and onions. Served with rice.

$18.95

Entrees

Curry

Panang Curry

Thai peanut curry with coconut milk, chili paste, green beans, green bell peppers and lime leaves. Served with rice. Mild.

$15.95

Red Curry

Thai red curry paste with coconut milk, bamboo shoots, bell peppers and basil leaves. Served with rice. Medium.

$15.95

Green Curry

Thai green curry paste with coconut milk, bamboo shoots, Chinese eggplant, bell peppers and basil leaves. Served with rice.

$15.95

Yellow Curry

Thai yellow curry with potato, tomato, carrot and red pepper. Served with rice. Mild.

$15.95

Gang Ped Yang (Duck Curry)

Slice of boneless roasted duck in red curry paste, coconut milk, pineapples, tomatoes, bell peppers and basil leaves. Medium.

$18.95

Crispy Salmon

Crispy filet of salmon served with steamed broccoli and choice of sauce.

$20.00

Crispy Cat Fish

Medium. Crispy deep-fried catfish served with steamed broccoli and choice of sauce.

$20.00

Shrimp in Clay Pot

Shrimp and cellophane noodles with onion, bell peppers, ginger, scallion and celery with brown garlic sauce.

$17.95

Duck Basil

Sliced boneless roasted duck battered and sauteed in minced garlic, hot peppers and basil leaves. Spicy.

$20.00

Crispy Soft Shell Crab

A deep-fried soft shell crab served with steamed broccoli and choice of sauce.

$20.00

Grilled Salmon

A perfectly grilled salmon served with steamed broccoli and topped with choice of sauce.

$20.00

Ginger Tilapia

Fillet tilapia stir-fried with spicy ginger sauce, ginger, onion, celery, scallion and bell pepper.

$20.00

San Phan Seafood

Stir fried combination of shrimps, scallops, calamari and mussels with egg, shiitake mushrooms, onions, scallions and bell peppers in yellow curry sauce.

$21.00

Chu-Chee Shrimps

Chu-chee curry sauce top with battered shrimps served with steamed broccoli.

$21.00

Chef's Specials

Vegetarian

Vegetarian Pad Thai

Thin rice noodles stir-fried with eggs, mixed vegetables, fried tofu and crushed peanuts.

$15.95

Vegetarian Kee Mao

Wide rice noodles stir-fried with vegetables, fried tofu, chili peppers and basil leaves. Spicy.

$15.95

See Ew Tofu

Wide rice noodles stir-fried with broccoli, egg, fried tofu and sweet soy sauce.

$15.95

Vegetable Fried Rice

Fried rice with eggs, mixed with fresh vegetables and fried tofu.

$15.95

Vegetable Red Curry

Mixed vegetables in red coconut curry, basil leaves and fried tofu. Medium.

$15.95

Spicy Eggplant

Sliced oriental eggplant sauteed in minced garlic hot chili sauce, basil, bell peppers and fried tofu. Spicy.

$15.95

Tofu Basil

Fried tofu sauteed in chili sauce, bell peppers, onions and basil leaves. Spicy.

$15.95

Tofu Royal

Sauteed fried tofu with mushrooms, snow peas, carrots, bean sprouts and scallions in brown sauce.

$15.95

Sanphan Garden

Stir-fried mixed vegetables and fried tofu in brown sauce.

$15.95