Bird & Buffalo – Thai
The air at Bird & Buffalo hangs heavy with the intoxicating aroma of charcoal smoke and toasted spices, drawing guests into a space where the rustic soul of Thai street food takes center stage. Succulent Gai Yang chicken and charred pork skewers arrive glistening from the grill, perfectly paired with the textural crunch of crispy rice salads and the fermented tang of traditional E'sarn sausages. It is a vibrant, sensory-driven escape that captures the bold energy of a bustling night market through every smoky, spice-kissed bite.
4659 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland 94609 https://birdandbuffalo.net/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Thai
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Bird & Buffalo
Dairy-Free at Bird & Buffalo
Bird & Buffalo in Oakland has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sticky Rice, Blistered Garlic Green Beans and Grilled Chicken Hearts (2). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Bird & Buffalo
Bird & Buffalo in Oakland has 7 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Chicken Hearts (2), Crisped 'Sunny Side' Egg and Grilled E'sarn Pork Sausage. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Bird & Buffalo
Bird & Buffalo in Oakland has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lao Style Papaya Salad, Sticky Rice and Blistered Garlic Green Beans. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Bird & Buffalo
Bird & Buffalo in Oakland has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pad See Ew and Thai Style Papaya Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Bird & Buffalo
Bird & Buffalo in Oakland has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Pinky Milk. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Bird & Buffalo
Bird & Buffalo in Oakland has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pinky Milk, Fresh Cut Whole Coconut and Coca-cola. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Bird & Buffalo
Bird & Buffalo in Oakland has 12 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sticky Rice, Blistered Garlic Green Beans and Mango & Sticky Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Bird & Buffalo
Bird & Buffalo in Oakland has 16 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sticky Rice, Blistered Garlic Green Beans and Crisped 'Sunny Side' Egg. 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 Bird & Buffalo
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Pad See Ew | 4.3 g | 55.5 g |
| Fully Loaded Papaya Salad | 81.8 g | 51.6 g |
| Fried Chicken or Vegetable Rolls (3) | 41.9 g | 46.9 g |
| Spicy 'Drunken' Noodle | 73 g | 46.5 g |
| Thai Style Papaya Salad | 44.4 g | 45.3 g |
| Larb Chicken | 52 g | 32.6 g |
| Spicy Catfish 'Pad Cha' Bowl | 85.7 g | 32.4 g |
| Additional Sauce | 20.2 g | 31.4 g |
| Crispy Rice, 'Som Moo' Sausage Salad | 72.5 g | 28 g |
| Gai Gra Prow Bowl | 27.5 g | 27.4 g |
| Fried 'Kai-Jiow' Thai Omelette | 37 g | 26 g |
| Pinky Milk | 4.8 g | 20.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners celebrate the excellent food quality, frequently highlighting the fresh ingredients and perfectly seasoned dishes that define the menu. Guests love the inviting ambiance and consistently praise the knowledgeable service, noting that the attentive staff makes every visit a memorable experience worth repeating.
Menu
Specials
- Bird & Buffalo Deluxe Set - $49.95: Blistered green beans, 2 sticky rice, 2 dipping sauces, Somtum papaya salad (Thai or Lao), Spicy Larb (choice of protein), Grilled pork spare ribs or 1/2 chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
Snacks
- Grilled Chicken Hearts (2) - $7.95 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken or Vegetable Rolls (3) - $9.95 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Beef Tendon Balls Skewers (2) - $7.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bird & Buffalo Wings - $12.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled E'sarn Pork Sausage - $8.95 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled 'Road-side' Pork Skewers (2) - $8.95 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Rice, 'Som Moo' Sausage Salad - $13.95 Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Grill
- Gai Yang - 1/2 Chicken - $17.95: Served with cabbage slaw & choice of dipping sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Graduk Mu Yang - Pork Spare Ribs - $17.95: Served with cabbage slaw & choice of dipping sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kor Mu Yang - Pork Cheeks - $18.95: Served with cabbage slaw & choice of dipping sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Larb
- Larb Tofu & Mushrooms - $15.95: Thai spicy salad with chili, shallots, cilantro, scallion, mint, roasted rice powder, fresh lime - served with lettuce wrap Available at: dinner, lunch
- Larb Chicken - $16.95: Thai spicy salad with chili, shallots, cilantro, scallion, mint, roasted rice powder, fresh lime - served with lettuce wrap Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Larb Fried Catfish - $17.95: Thai spicy salad with chili, shallots, cilantro, scallion, mint, roasted rice powder, fresh lime - served with lettuce wrap Available at: dinner, lunch
- Larb Grilled Pork Cheeks - $18.95: Thai spicy salad with chili, shallots, cilantro, scallion, mint, roasted rice powder, fresh lime - served with lettuce wrap Available at: dinner, lunch
Somtum
- Thai Style Papaya Salad - $15.95: Green papaya, tomato, string beans, carrot, peanuts, chili & fresh lime juice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lao Style Papaya Salad - $17.95: Green papaya, tomato, string beans, carrot, salted crab & fish paste, peanuts, fresh lime juice & bird's eye chili Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fully Loaded Papaya Salad - $19.95: Green papaya, tomato, string beans, carrots, peanuts, chili, raw cabbage, rice vermicelli, pork cracklins Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Roti & Curry
- Roti with Grilled Vegetables & Green Curry - $9.95: Served taco style topped with cool cucumber, shallots, carrots, cilantro Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roti with Braised Chicken & Yellow Curry - $10.95: Served taco style topped with cool cucumber, shallots, carrots, cilantro Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roti with Stewed Beef & Mussamun Curry - $11.95: Served taco style topped with cool cucumber, shallots, carrots, cilantro Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Bowls
- Gaeng Kiow Wan Pak Bowl - $16.5: Grilled vegetables, basil green curry, steamed rice, blistered garlic green beans Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mu Palo Bowl - $18.5: Stewed Pork belly, five spice, tofu, hard-boiled egg, steamed rice, blistered garlic green beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mussamun Neur Bowl - $18.5: Stewed beef, red curry, peanuts, potato, onion, steamed rice, blistered garlic green beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gaeng Gari Gai Bowl - $17.5: Braised 1/4 Chicken, yellow curry, potato, onion, steamed rice, blistered garlic green beans Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gai Gra Prow Bowl - $17.5: Holy Basil Chicken stir-fried with chili, garlic, onion, fried egg, steamed rice, blistered garlic green beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kao Ka Mu Bowl - $18.5: Stewed pork leg, hard-boiled egg, pickled mustard leaf, steamed rice, blistered garlic green beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Catfish 'Pad Cha' Bowl - $18.5: Wild ginger, eggplant, peppercorn, basil, fried egg, steamed rice, blistered garlic green beans Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodles
- 'Kao Soi' Curry Noodle - $17.5: Pickled mustard leaf, crisped noodles. Choice of tofu & vegetables, chicken (+2), or beef (+3) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy 'Drunken' Noodle - $17.5: Fat rice noodle stir-fried with chili, holy basil, green peppercorn, garlic, green beans, chopped chicken, & fried egg Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad See Ew - $18.5: Stir-fried fat rice noodle, tender pork, bok choy, scrambled egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Blistered Garlic Green Beans - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roti Indian Flatbread - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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
- Sticky Rice - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cucumber Salad - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crisped 'Sunny Side' Egg - $3 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fried 'Kai-Jiow' Thai Omelette - $6 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Additional Sauce - $0.5: Sweet chili vinaigrette, Spicy chili tamarind, or Tom yum aioli Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- House Made Roasted Chili Dip - $1: Mild or 'Pretty Darn Hot' Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free
Desserts
- Mango & Sticky Rice - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, 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
- Roti Flatbread & Condensed Milk - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Beverages
- Fresh Cut Whole Coconut - $7 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Iced Hibiscus Tea - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Thai Iced Tea - $4
- Thai Iced Coffee - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Coca-cola - $4 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Fanta - $4 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Sprite - $4
- Pinky Milk - $4 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC
- Singha Bottled Beer - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Beer Lao Bottled Beer - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Beer on Tap - $7
Frequently Asked Questions about Bird & Buffalo
- Is Bird & Buffalo dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Bird & Buffalo has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sticky Rice, Blistered Garlic Green Beans and Grilled Chicken Hearts (2).
- What can I eat at Bird & Buffalo on a dairy-free diet?
- Sticky Rice, Blistered Garlic Green Beans and Grilled Chicken Hearts (2) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 12 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Bird & Buffalo have vegan options?
- Yes. 12 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Sticky Rice and Blistered Garlic Green Beans.
- Is Bird & Buffalo gluten-free?
- 7 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 Bird & Buffalo?
- Pad See Ew, at roughly 55.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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