BENJARONG THAI CUISINE – Thai
A small family kitchen on East Miracle Strip Parkway that has fed Mary Esther and the Fort Walton Beach coast since 2007. Everything is cooked to order and the heat level is yours to set, so say what you want when you order. Regulars go for pad Thai, pineapple fried rice, crab rangoons, papaya salad, pepper garlic pork, shrimp tempura, and a lunch plate of basil, salmon and shrimp. Vegan and vegetarian versions run right through the card. Lunch and dinner are served as two separate sittings with a break between, and the doors stay shut on Sundays. Family run.
140 E MIRACLE STRIP PKWY, MARY ESTHER, FL, 32569 850-362-0290 https://thebenjarong.com/0Cuisine: Thai
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, juice-cleanse, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at BENJARONG THAI CUISINE
Dairy-Free at BENJARONG THAI CUISINE
BENJARONG THAI CUISINE in Mary Esther has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Yellow Curry, Fried Rice and Steamed Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at BENJARONG THAI CUISINE
BENJARONG THAI CUISINE in Mary Esther has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Yellow Curry and Brown Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at BENJARONG THAI CUISINE
BENJARONG THAI CUISINE in Mary Esther has 15 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Teriyaki Salmon, Steamed Rice and Brown Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at BENJARONG THAI CUISINE
BENJARONG THAI CUISINE in Mary Esther has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Summer Roll, Garlic Pepper Stir-Fry and Coconut Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at BENJARONG THAI CUISINE
BENJARONG THAI CUISINE in Mary Esther has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Spicy Shrimp Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at BENJARONG THAI CUISINE
BENJARONG THAI CUISINE in Mary Esther has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Steamed Rice, Brown Rice and Tofu Delight. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at BENJARONG THAI CUISINE
BENJARONG THAI CUISINE in Mary Esther has 7 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Steamed Rice, Brown Rice and Spring Rolls. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at BENJARONG THAI CUISINE
BENJARONG THAI CUISINE in Mary Esther has 3 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Steamed Rice, Brown Rice and Spicy Shrimp Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at BENJARONG THAI CUISINE
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Roll | 24.5 g | 66.1 g |
| Drunken Noodles | 4.3 g | 55.5 g |
| Chicken Rice Soup | 73.2 g | 46.5 g |
| Teriyaki Salmon | 77.8 g | 46.1 g |
| Papaya Salad | 58 g | 30.4 g |
| Phad Thai | 12.1 g | 23.4 g |
| Garlic Pepper Stir-Fry | 0.8 g | 23 g |
| Spicy Egg Drop Soup | 41.6 g | 18.2 g |
| Coconut Shrimp | 0.2 g | 18 g |
| Tom Yum | 58.5 g | 17.2 g |
| Spring Rolls | 27 g | 13.4 g |
| Vegetable Tempura | 19.9 g | 9.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Spring Rolls - $12.99: Deep fried crepes stuffed with glass noodles, cabbage, carrots, and mushroom, served with a spicy sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Lumpia - $12.99: Deep fried crepes stuffed with ground chicken, carrots, potatoes, and onion served with special sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Fried Wontons - $12.99: Wonton skins stuffed with ground chicken and spices served with Benjarong sweet & sour sauce
- Satay - $14.99: Four skewers of marinated and grilled chicken, served with peanut sauce and cucumber relish
- Spicy Liver - $13.99: Breaded livers, sautéed in garlic and spices, served with spicy sauce
- Wrapped Shrimp - $15.99: Deep fried shrimp wrapped with spiced ground chicken and egg noodle, served with sweet & sour sauce
- Salt Shrimp - $16.99: Lightly battered shrimp sautéed with salt, green onion, and serrano chilis Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Tofu Delight - $11.99: Deep fried tofu, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, served with a special sweet & sour sauce topped with ground peanuts Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Vegetable Tempura - $13.99: An assortment of battered vegetables, deep fried and served with sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Summer Roll - $13.99: Shrimp, chicken, noodles, romaine lettuce, bean sprouts, and carrot wrapped in rice paper. Served with cucumbers and peanut dipping sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Crab Ragoon - $12.99: Wonton wrappers filled with cream cheese, scallions, and imitation crab Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Coconut Shrimp - $15.99: Succulent shrimp battered with coconut and deep fried Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Soups
- Tom Kah Kai - $15.99: Hot and sour spicy soup with choice of meat, mushrooms, and baby corn in coconut milk Dietary tags: Dairy-Free
- Tom Yum - $14.99: Hot and sour soup with choice of meat, mushrooms, and baby corn Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Spicy Egg Drop Soup - $13.99: Bamboo shoots, carrot, and tofu in egg drop soup topped with a spicy sauce Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Wonton Soup - $13.99: Wontons stuffed with ground chicken in a special broth with carrot, celery, and scallions Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Chicken Rice Soup - $12.99: Broiled rice in special broth with ground chicken sprinkled with scallions and cilantro Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
Salads
- Yum Nuer - $17.99: Grilled beef sirloin in spicy lime juice with cucumber, tomatoes, onions, and scallions over mixed greens Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb
- Larb - $16.99: Choice of ground beef, chicken, or pork mixed with onion and ground chili in Benjarong Sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- Shrimp Salad - $17.99: Cooked shrimp over mixed greens, cucumber, egg, and tomato slices, with house dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Spicy Shrimp Salad - $18.99: Grilled shrimp with chili sauce and herbs over mixed greens and vegetables Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- Papaya Salad - $14.99: Shredded green papaya, carrots, crushed peanuts, tomatoes, and green bean with Thai lemon dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
Main Courses
- Phad Ka-Pow - $16.99: Choice of meat stir-fried with chili, bell pepper, onions, scallions, and basil leaves
- Garlic Pepper Stir-Fry - $16.99: Choice of meat, baby corn, and mushrooms marinated with garlic and pepper Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Yellow Curry - $17.99: Choice of meat cooked in a special smooth curry with potatoes, onions, and coconut milk Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Teriyaki Salmon - $24.99: Grilled salmon topped with ginger teriyaki sauce with steamed broccoli, asparagus, and cabbage Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodles & Rice
- Phad Thai - $16.99: Stir-fried thin rice noodles, bean sprouts, scallions, and egg with choice of meat and ground peanuts Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Drunken Noodles - $16.99: Flat rice noodles with stir-fried choice of meat with egg, chili, bell pepper, onion, cabbage, tomatoes, and basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Rice - $15.99: Choice of meat stir fried with egg, scallions, tomatoes, and onions Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Steamed Rice - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brown Rice - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Thai Iced Tea with Cream - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Thai Iced Coffee with Cream - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Hot Tea - $3.5
Frequently Asked Questions about BENJARONG THAI CUISINE
- Is BENJARONG THAI CUISINE dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. BENJARONG THAI CUISINE has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Yellow Curry, Fried Rice and Steamed Rice.
- What can I eat at BENJARONG THAI CUISINE on a dairy-free diet?
- Yellow Curry, Fried Rice and Steamed Rice carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does BENJARONG THAI CUISINE have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Steamed Rice and Brown Rice.
- Is BENJARONG THAI CUISINE gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at BENJARONG THAI CUISINE?
- Summer Roll, at roughly 66.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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