Ben Thai Cafe – Thai
Vibrant aromas of lemongrass and toasted spices fill this lively neighborhood gem, where every plate arrives as a colorful celebration of authentic Thai street food. Diners can crunch into delicate, golden-fried treasures like prawn rolls and "Golden Bags" before diving into the bold, addictive heat of signature Murder Wings or the tender, savory-sweet bliss of Pork of the Heavens. It is a spirited culinary escape that balances playful innovation with time-honored traditions, ensuring every bite is as memorable as it is flavorful.
1331, Polk Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109 +141577125620Cuisine: Thai
Price range: $
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Menu
- Golden Bags - 12.5
- Chicken Satay - 13
- Prawn Roll - 12
- Murder Wings - 13
- Paradise Wings - 13
- Vegetarian Fried Spring Rolls - 12.5
- Pork of the Heavens - 13
- Crispy Calamari - 14.5
- Golden Triangle - 9.5
- Fresh Roll - 12.5
- Papaya Salad (Som-Tum) - 14.5
- Larb Salad - 15
- Tom Yum - 14
- Tom Kha - 14
- Oxtail Soup - 20
- Keow-wan (Green Curry) - 16.5
- Gang-Dang (Red Curry) - 16.5
- Ka-Ree (Yellow Curry) - 16.5
- Pa-Nang Curry - 16.5
- Pad-Ta-Lay - 23.5
- Seafood-Delight - 23.5
- Salmon-Delight - 25.5
- Garlic Duo - 22.5
- Gra-Prao - 15.5
- Spicy Eggplant & Basil - 16.5
- Pad Thai - 16.5
- Pad See Ew - 16.5
- Pad Kee Mao - 16.5
- House Fried Rice - 16.5
- Gra-Prao Fried Rice - 17.5
- Khao Soi - 18.5
- Emperor Khao Soi - 35
- Chan Pad Poo - 19.5
- Roasted Duck Noodle Soup - 21
- Pineapple Fried Rice - 20
- Jasmine Rice - 3.25
- Brown Rice - 3.75
- Sticky Rice - 4
- Fried Egg - 4.5
- Peanut Sauce - 2.5
- Cucumber Salad - 5.5
- Steamed Vegetables - 7.5
- Sautéed Vegetables - 9.5
- Roti - 4.5
- Curry Sauce - 9
- Mitchell’s Ice Cream - 6
- Mango and Sweet Sticky Rice - 12
- Sweet Sticky Rice with Ice Cream - 10
- F.B.I (Fried Banana with Ice Cream) - 11
- Thai Crepe with Ice Cream - 10.5
- Brownie Matcha Lava - 17
- Coke/Diet coke/7-up - 4
- Apple Cider - 4.5
- Sparkling Water - 4.5
- Thai Ice Tea - 5.5
- Thai Ice Coffee - 5.5
- Ginger Honey Limeade - 5.5
- Hot Tea - 4
- Whole Young Coconut - 9
- Ginger Mimosa - 11
- Tropical Sangria - 11