Lotus Thai Bistro Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Lotus Thai Bistro, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Palo Alto. With a menu that balances authenticity and creativity, this bistro promises a delightful culinary journey through Thailand. Start with their Thai BBQ, featuring tender, flavorful baby back ribs, or indulge in the crispy duck

The lunch specials are not to be missed, especially the Murtabak, a Thai-style pancake bursting with savory ground chicken and spices. Vegetarians will appreciate dishes like the green bean stir-fry and vibrant sweet and sour vegetables.

Feedback from patrons highlights the generous portions and incredible flavors, making Lotus a must-visit for both locals and newcomers. Whether craving Pad Thai or a sweet end with mango sticky rice, the bistro's commitment to quality is evident in every bite. Come, savor the flavors, and discover why this place is quickly becoming a favorite!

Lunch Menu - Lotus Special

Thai BBQ

Thai-style bbq

$17.99

Crispy Duck

with basil sauce

$19.99

Baby Back Ribs

served with steamed vegetables

$19.99

Salmon Tamarind

tamarind sauce

$19.99

Grilled Salmon

garlic lemongrass sauce

$19.99

Grilled Cod

garlic lemongrass sauce

$19.99

Murtabak

Thai-style pancake stuffed with ground chicken, curry spices, cucumber salad

$19.99

Lunch Menu - Lunch Special

Lunch Menu - Sauted Style

Ginger

ginger, mushroom, bell pepper, onion, garlic

$17.99

Sweet and Sour

pineapple onions, bell pepper, cucumber, tomato, carrot

$17.99

Basil

sweet basil, bell pepper, Thai chili, garlic

$17.99

Eggplant

eggplant, bell pepper, sweet basil, Thai chili, garlic

$17.99

Green Bean

green bean, red curry paste, kaffir leaf

$17.99

Broccoli

broccoli, mushroom, carrot, oyster sauce

$17.99

Garlic

garlic and grounded pepper, lettuce

$17.99

Green Curry

bamboo root, bell pepper, sweet basil, coconut milk

$17.99

Red Curry

eggplant, bell pepper, sweet basil, coconut milk

$17.99

Yellow Curry

steamed potato, carrot, onion, coconut milk

$17.99

Panang Curry

kaffir leaf, bell pepper, coconut milk

$17.99

Mus-Sa-Mun Curry

potato, carrot, onion, coconut milk

$17.99

Pumpkin Curry

pumpkin, red curry sauce, bell pepper, sweet basil, coconut milk

$17.99

Choo-Chee Curry

red curry sauce, bell pepper, mushroom, kaffir leaf, coconut milk

$17.99

Lunch Menu - Thai Curry

Lunch Menu - Rice & Noodle

Pad Thai

$17.99

Pad See-Ew

$17.99

Thai Chow-Mein

$17.99

Lard Na

$17.99

Spicy Noodle

$17.99

Tom Yum Noodle Soup

$17.99

Tom Kha Noodle Soup

$17.99

Thai Fried Rice

$17.99

Spicy Fried Rice

$17.99

Chicken Pot Stickers

3 pieces

$6.99

Chicken Satay

2 pieces

$6.99

Fried Spring Rolls

3 pieces. vegetarian

$6.99

Fresh Rolls

4 pieces. vegetarian

$6.99

Roti with Curry Sauce

vegetarian

$6.99

Fried Tofu

vegetarian

$6.99

Samosa

2 pieces. vegetarian

$6.99

Cucumber Salad

vegetarian

$6.99

Peanut Sauce

$4.99

Fried Egg

$3.50

Jasmine Rice

$4.00

Brown Rice

$5.00

Coconut Rice

$6.50

Lunch Menu - Side Orders

Lunch Menu - Street Food Special

Crispy Popcorn Chicken

bite-size crispy chicken coated with pad thai sauce

$15.99

Pork Omelet Over Rice

served with special curry sauce

$19.99

Crab & Shrimp Omelet Over Rice

served with special curry sauce

$24.99

Chicken Khao Soi Noodle

Northern Thai coconut curry noodle soup

$20.99

Sweet Rice & Mango

$13.99

Lunch Menu - Desserts

Lunch Menu - Beverages

Thai Iced Tea

$6.50

Thai Iced Coffee

$6.50

Regular Iced Tea

$5.99

Lemonade

$5.99

Apple Juice

Martinelli's

$5.99

Soda

$3.99

Tom Yum Soup

hot & sour lemongrass soup

$17.99

Tom Kha Soup

creamy hot & sour soup

$17.99

Dinner Menu - Soup

Dinner Menu - Salad

Som Tum Green Papaya Salad

fresh green papaya, green bean, carrot, tomato, peanut, garlic, chili, traditional Thai som tum dressing

$17.99

Mango Lemongrass Salad

Thai herbs, cashew nut, spicy dressing, with your protein choice

$20.99

Haw-Mok

red curry sauce, cabbage, sweet basil, coconut milk

$24.99

Dinner Menu - Thai Curry

Dinner Menu - Rice & Noodle

Pineapple Fried Rice

served in a pineapple shell

$25.99