ISAN THAI RESTAURANT – Thai
Northeastern Thai cooking on South Tamiami Trail, run by owner Arinchaya, who works without MSG and says so plainly. The menu leans hard into Isan: larb, papaya salad, moo tod, nam clook and grilled sausages to open, then crying tiger ribeye, kao soi noodles and ba mee moo daeng alongside the pad thai and curries most tables expect. Mango sticky rice finishes it. Sarasota has plenty of Thai kitchens; this one cooks a specific region rather than a generic list.
5758 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA, FL, 34231 941-923-1232 https://isanthairestaurant.com/0Cuisine: Thai
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at ISAN THAI RESTAURANT
Dairy-Free at ISAN THAI RESTAURANT
ISAN THAI RESTAURANT in Sarasota has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sai Uwa, Red Curry and Crying Tiger. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at ISAN THAI RESTAURANT
ISAN THAI RESTAURANT in Sarasota has 7 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Moo Tod, Sai Uwa and Red Curry. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at ISAN THAI RESTAURANT
ISAN THAI RESTAURANT in Sarasota has 8 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pad Thai, Isan Papaya Salad and Mango Sticky Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at ISAN THAI RESTAURANT
ISAN THAI RESTAURANT in Sarasota has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crying Tiger and Pineapple Fried Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at ISAN THAI RESTAURANT
ISAN THAI RESTAURANT in Sarasota has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sai Uwa and Crying Tiger. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at ISAN THAI RESTAURANT
ISAN THAI RESTAURANT in Sarasota has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sai Uwa, Red Curry and Crying Tiger. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at ISAN THAI RESTAURANT
ISAN THAI RESTAURANT in Sarasota has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sai Uwa and Crying Tiger. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at ISAN THAI RESTAURANT
ISAN THAI RESTAURANT in Sarasota has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mango Sticky Rice, Fresh Roll and Nam Clook. 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 ISAN THAI RESTAURANT
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Pineapple Fried Rice | 35.4 g | 54.5 g |
| Kao Soi | 56.8 g | 50.2 g |
| Fresh Roll | 93.2 g | 43.2 g |
| Crying Tiger | 3.9 g | 12 g |
| Larb | 1.9 g | 9.3 g |
| Red Curry | 14 g | 7.4 g |
| Sai Uwa | 3.3 g | 7.3 g |
| Pad Thai | 4.1 g | 0.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Hours
- Sarasota - FL 34231OpenMon-Thu 11: 00 AM to
- 8:00 PM Fri AM - Sat 11: 00 AM to 8:30 PMSun 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Menu
Isan Specialties
Traditional dishes from the Northeast region of Thailand.
- Larb - $15.95: Minced meat salad with herbs and lime Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moo Tod - $14.95: Fried pork Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nam Clook - $16.95: Crispy rice salad with herbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sai Grok Isan - $12.95: Hand-made Northeast style fermented sausages Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sai Uwa - $12.95: Northern Thai herbal sausage Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Isan Papaya Salad - $13.95: Green papaya, chili, lime, and peanuts Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crying Tiger - $24.95: Grilled Ribeye Steak with spicy dipping sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Red Curry - $16.95: Red curry paste, coconut milk, bamboo shoots, and basil Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, TLC, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Thai - $15.95: Rice noodles, egg, bean sprouts, and peanuts Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pineapple Fried Rice - $17.95: Fried rice with pineapple, cashew nuts, and raisins Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Whole Snapper - $32: Whole fish prepared daily Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodles
- Kao Soi - $17.95: Northern style curry noodle soup with crispy noodles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ba Mee Moo Daeng - $16.95: Egg noodles with BBQ pork Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Fresh Roll - $8.95: Rice paper rolls with fresh vegetables Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yum - $14.95: Thai spicy salad 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, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Mango Sticky Rice - $9.95: Sweetened coconut sticky rice with fresh mango Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
Frequently Asked Questions about ISAN THAI RESTAURANT
- Is ISAN THAI RESTAURANT dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. ISAN THAI RESTAURANT has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sai Uwa, Red Curry and Crying Tiger.
- What can I eat at ISAN THAI RESTAURANT on a dairy-free diet?
- Sai Uwa, Red Curry and Crying Tiger carry the dairy-free tag, out of 10 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does ISAN THAI RESTAURANT have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Mango Sticky Rice and Fresh Roll.
- Is ISAN THAI RESTAURANT 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 ISAN THAI RESTAURANT?
- Pineapple Fried Rice, at roughly 54.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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