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Signature curries, noodles, stir-fry, and rice — the heart of Sawaan.
Our Thai Food Menu
Fresh Flavors. Bold Spices. Authentic Thai Cuisine.
Explore our full Thai food menu — authentic Thai dishes crafted fresh daily in San Francisco’s Mission District.
Bites
Start your journey — crispy, bold, and full of flavor.
Sawaan String
Marinated pork jerky, deep-fried until golden and crispy – a savory favorite with a hint of garlic.
$18
Hatyai Crisp
Southern-style fried chicken with crispy shallots and turmeric – crunchy, juicy, and bold.
$17
Grill Me Softly
Tender grilled beef short ribs with a smoky aroma with Thai style dipping sauce – simple, juicy, and satisfying.
$24
Tofu Cloud
Crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside fried tofu served with sweet peanut sauce – light and comforting.
$15
Kra Pao Chicken Sticks
✨ New Arrivals ✨
Grilled chicken skewers marinated in our signature kra pao sauce, served with creamy peanut sauce.
$17
Heavenly Papaya Salad
Green papaya salad – tangy, earthy, and aromatic with fermented fish sauce.
$19
Som Tum Berry
A bold and playful strawberry salad twist. Juicy, spicy, and surprisingly addictive.
$21
Avotum
Creamy avocado salad with lime, chili, and roasted cashew nuts – a fusion of smooth and zesty.
$21
Purple Fries
Crispy eggplant fries seasoned with seasoning sauce on top – fun, flavorful, and addictive.
$15
Claw & Chili
Raw shrimp with Thai seafood sauce served in a shot glass – super fun, hot, and spicy.
$24
Shrimp Shot
Raw shrimp with Thai seafood sauce served in a shot glass.
$17
Cloud Ring
Crispy shrimp donuts made with minced shrimp, Thai herbs, and panko crumbs.
$19
Sawaan Zaap Fried Chicken
Fried chicken packed with chili, lime, and Thai herbs.
$19
Crispy Tom Yum
Fried wontons filled with savory minced pork, tossed in tom yum seasoning, shrimp paste and fresh herbs. (Dry Style)
$16
Watermelon Chili Shrimp
Juicy shrimp tossed in a spicy Thai herb dressing, paired with sweet, chilled watermelon. Finished with crunchy cashew nuts and crispy shallots for extra texture and aroma.
$24
Mixed-Up Somtum Trio
Isaan-style somtum with rice noodles, shrimp, squid, and fermented fish sauce. Bright, funky, spicy—everything in one bowl.
$24
Bamboo Shoot Somtum
Crisp bamboo shoots with a choice of spice level: no spice through Thai spicy.
$20
Laab & Lime
✨ New Arrivals ✨
A vibrant Thai salad tossed with fresh herbs, mint, shallots, lime juice, roasted rice powder, fermented fish sauce, and bold Thai spices. (Vegan option available)
$18
Grilled Tongue of God (Unavailable)
Chargrilled beef tongue served with Thai dipping sauce – chewy, and rich in umami.
(Unavailable)
Green & Dreamy
Classic green curry, eggplant, and sweet basil – creamy, spicy, and fragrant with a side of Jasmine rice.
$21
Golden Massaman
Slow-braised chicken in rich Massaman curry with potatoes, cashew nuts, and coconut milk – deep and mellow with a side of jasmine rice.
$23
Panang in Paradise with Rice
Panang curry with thick coconut cream, kaffir lime, with a choice of meat – creamy and bold with a side of jasmine rice.
$20
Lime Fire Pork Hot Pot
Tender pork simmered in a bright, zesty lime broth with Thai herbs. Served bubbling hot in a mini hotpot—spicy, aromatic, and refreshing.
$22
Crispy Tamarind
Crispy shrimp topped with sweet tamarind sauce, red onion, and chili.
$24
Drowning Noodles
Rice noodle soup with either beef or pork – soft, savory, and soothing.
$20
Noodle Nation
Pad Thai-style stir-fried rice noodles with tamarind sauce, tofu, egg, and peanuts – sweet, tangy, and fun.
$20
Crab on Rice
Jasmine fried rice with fresh crab meat – golden, fragrant, and luxurious. Served with Thai seafood sauce.
$26
Tom Kha Glow
Coconut milk soup with galangal, lemongrass, chicken, and lime – creamy and herbal.
$15+
Super Zap Soup
Hot and sour soup with beef tendon, herbs, lime, and chili – spicy, chewy, and deeply flavored.
$27
Dark Soy Dream
Pad see-ew stir-fried flat noodles with dark soy sauce, Chinese broccoli, and egg – savory and smoky.
$19
Purple Wok with Rice
Stir-fried eggplant with garlic and soy – soft, silky, and umami-packed.
$19
Wok Greens with Rice
Mixed vegetables stir-fried in light soy sauce – crisp, clean, and colorful.
$19
Sawaan Gravy Noodles
(Rad na) Flat rice noodles with savory gravy and gailan – smooth, rich, and comforting.
$19
Chewy Fried Rice
Fried sticky rice with garlic, soy sauce, and egg. Served with Thai seafood sauce – chewy, crispy-edged, and unexpectedly good.
$20
Lemongrass Catfish with Rice
Stir-fried fish fillet with lemongrass, garlic, and chili – aromatic and bold.
$24
Spicy Drunken Heaven
Drunken noodle-style stir-fried instant noodles with Thai basil, garlic, chili and veggies – bold, spicy, full of wok-fired flavor.
$20
Tom Yum Hot Pot
Spicy and tangy tom yum soup filled with herbs, mushroom, shrimp paste, and your choice of protein.
$12+
Creamy Tom Yum Noodles
Rich creamy tom yum broth with shrimp paste, noodles, your choice of protein, and topped with milk.
$20
Khao Soi Bowl
Northern Thai coconut curry noodle soup with tender chicken, crispy noodles on top, and full traditional condiments.
$25
Golden Fish & Sauce
✨ New Arrivals ✨
Crispy golden fried sea bass fillet drizzled with our signature fish sauce and finished with shallots, roasted cashews, and fresh chili.
$25
Midnight Morning Glory with Rice
Wok-fired water spinach with garlic and soy, smoky and crisp. (Vegan / Gluten Free)
$19
Chili Crunch Chicken with Rice
✨ New Arrivals ✨
Crispy battered chicken, roasted cashews, green onions, and dried chilies tossed in our signature sweet, tangy, and savory sauce.
$22
Hot Pink Pot (Unavailable)
Hot pink noodle soup with seafood, fish balls, duck blood, and morning glory.
(Unavailable)
Lemongrass Plant Chicken with Rice (Unavailable)
Plant-based chicken sautéed with fragrant lemongrass and Thai herbs.
(Unavailable)
Green Spear Plant Chicken with Rice (Unavailable)
Stir-fried plant-based chicken with crisp asparagus, lightly seasoned.
(Unavailable)
Drinks
Thai iced tea, fresh sodas, and cool refreshments.
Thai Iced Tea
Fragrant Thai tea, chilled, sweetened, and topped off with creamy condensed milk.
$6
Iced Coffee
Chilled brew, lightly sweetened, served over ice.
$6
Butterfly Pea Honey Lime Soda
Butterfly pea flower soda with honey and lime, offering a vibrant color transformation when lime is added.
$6
Hot Tea
Assorted hot tea flavors include chocolate, black, white, fruity, floral, and detox blends.
$6
Sparkling Water
Effervescent, refreshing water with a lively burst of bubbles.
$5
Classic Grapes
Grape juice with grape concentrate and natural grape flavors – a classic, refreshing taste.
$5
Red Lime Soda
Thai red sala syrup blended with soda water and fresh lime juice – a sweet and tangy refreshment.
$6
Zero Percent Beer
Non-alcoholic ginger beer with a refreshing ginger flavor – zesty and crisp.
$5
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love.
$3
Sprite
Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free.
$3
Diet Coke
Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink.
$3
Classic Root Beer
✨ New Arrivals ✨
A classic root beer with a sweet blend of sassafras, vanilla, and wintergreen flavors.
$5
Pinky Milk
✨ New Arrivals ✨
A creamy, lightly sweetened pink milk drink.
$6
Dessert
Sweet finishes to complete your Thai feast.
Mango Moon Rice
✨ New Arrivals ✨
Sweet ripe mango served with coconut sticky rice and creamy coconut sauce.
$13
Cheese Cake (Unavailable)
Rich and creamy cheesecake.
(Unavailable)
Sawaan Custard Toast (Unavailable)
Warm custard toast – a sweet and comforting Thai-inspired treat.
(Unavailable)
Add On
Extra sides to round out your meal.
Jasmine Rice
Fragrant jasmine rice, perfectly steamed to fluffy perfection.
$5
Sticky Rice
Traditional Thai sticky rice.
$5
Noodles
Rice noodles, glass noodles, or flat noodles – a simple add-on to complement your meal.
$5
Dietary Guide
V Vegetarian
VG Vegan
GF Gluten Free
🌶 Spicy
N Contains Nuts
Please inform your server of any allergies or dietary requirements. We're happy to adjust dishes to your needs.