Mandala Kitchen & Bar – Thai
Mandala Kitchen & Bar invites guests into a soulful, contemporary sanctuary where the sizzle of grilled pork skewers and the golden crunch of Mama Phuong’s egg rolls create an immediate sense of warmth. The kitchen artfully balances tradition and innovation, serving up vibrant plates like zesty surf clam ceviche and delicate mini rice pancakes that turn every communal meal into a celebration of bold Southeast Asian flavors.
1100, South Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX, 78704 +15123861038 http://mandalakitchenandbar.com/0Cuisine: Thai
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, 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, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Mandala Kitchen & Bar
Dairy-Free at Mandala Kitchen & Bar
Mandala Kitchen & Bar in Austin has 14 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mango Sticky Rice, Red Curry and Green Curry. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Mandala Kitchen & Bar
Mandala Kitchen & Bar in Austin has 7 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Red Curry, Green Curry and Tom-Yum Soup (Small). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Mandala Kitchen & Bar
Mandala Kitchen & Bar in Austin has 21 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Thai Spring Rolls, Mango Sticky Rice and Lotus Root Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Mandala Kitchen & Bar
Mandala Kitchen & Bar in Austin has 5 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Thai Basil Fried Rice, Crispy Rice Pie and Pad Kee Mao. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Mandala Kitchen & Bar
Mandala Kitchen & Bar in Austin has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Red Curry and Green Curry. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Mandala Kitchen & Bar
Mandala Kitchen & Bar in Austin has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mango Sticky Rice, Chocolate Trio and Pan Fried Dumplings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Mandala Kitchen & Bar
Mandala Kitchen & Bar in Austin has 11 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mango Sticky Rice, Thai Basil Fried Rice and Edamame. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
GLP-1 at Mandala Kitchen & Bar
Mandala Kitchen & Bar in Austin has 1 glp-1-tagged dish on its current menu, including Pad Kee Mao. 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 Mandala Kitchen & Bar
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Crispy Rice Pie | 58.8 g | 114.1 g |
| Thai Basil Fried Rice | 55.7 g | 94.3 g |
| Cajun Fried Rice | 24.4 g | 59 g |
| Pad See Ew | 4.3 g | 55.5 g |
| Vietnamese Chicken Curry | 87.8 g | 52.5 g |
| Pad Kee Mao | 19.6 g | 49.7 g |
| Seafood Clear-Noodle Salad | 95.4 g | 38.7 g |
| Lotus Root Salad | 176.4 g | 35.9 g |
| Peanut Butter Delight | 78.8 g | 24.3 g |
| Grilled Pork Skewers | 20.7 g | 23.9 g |
| Shaken Ribeye | 26.8 g | 23 g |
| Chef's Special Pineapple-Tamarind Sauce Fish | 74.1 g | 22.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Menu
Starters
- Mini Rice Pancakes - $11: turmeric rice batter, ground pork, shrimp, mung-bean, coconut cream, house special sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mandala Chicken Wings - $12: crispy marinated wings, pickled vegetables Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Surf Clam Ceviche - $12: kaffir lime leaves, culantro, lemongrass, cucumber, house citrus ginger dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Rice Pie - $12: crispy rice crust, egg, dried shrimp, dried shredded pork, honey green onions, white truffle oil, house special sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mama Phuong's Egg Rolls - $8: pork, shrimp, taro root, sweet onion, carrot, side lettuce & mint, house special sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Egg Rolls - $8: fried tofu, clear noodle, taro root, sweet onion, carrot, side lettuce & mint Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame - $6: truffle oil & sea salt or cajun garlic butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Fried Dumplings - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Spring Rolls - $8: fried tofu or shrimp, lettuce, basil, carrots, cucumber, house peanut sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Pork Skewers - $12: caramelized sliced pork shoulder, pickled vegetables, house special sauce Dietary tags: South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Yellow Curry - $16: red potato, carrot, red bell pepper, sweet onion Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Curry - $16: bamboo strips, red bell pepper, zucchini, Thai 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
- Green Curry - $16: bamboo strips, red bell pepper, eggplant, Thai basil Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vietnamese Style Fried Rice - $16: peas & carrot, sweet onion, egg, scallion, special house seasonings Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Basil Fried Rice - $16: red bell pepper, mushroom, egg, Thai green chili, Thai basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Kee Mao - $16: fresh flat rice noodles, red bell pepper, broccoli, mushroom, tomato, red onion, Thai basil, Thai green chili Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Thai - $16: fresh rice noodles, egg, bean sprouts, sweet onion, scallion, crushed peanuts, cilantro, tamarind sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad See Ew - $16: fresh flat rice noodles, egg, chinese broccoli, sweet onion, sweet brown sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemongrass Noodles - $16: vermicelli, pickled veggies, bean sprouts, sweet onion, scallion, crushed peanuts, mints, lemongrass sauce 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
House Specialties
- Mandala Viet-Cajun Crawfish - $22: 2 lbs live crawfish, hickory smoked pork & beef sausage, mushroom, sweet corn, red potato Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Pork Chop No.5 & Eggs - $20: grilled house marinated center cut pork chop, fried eggs, pickled veggies, white rice Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Vietnamese Chicken Curry - $20: slow-cooked yellow curry sauce, chicken breast, carrot, taro root, sweet onion, crispy coconut rice Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Fried Rice - $20: crawfish tails, hickory smoked pork & beef sausage, egg, sweet corn, sweet onion, scallion, cajun spices Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- 5 Spices Stewed Beef - $22: Superior Angus Beef hanger steak, egg noodles, sweet onion, carrot, bean sprouts, scallion, red onion, cilantro, sliced Thai chili Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shaken Ribeye - $27: Certified Angus Beef ribeye steak cubes, mushroom, red bell pepper, scallion, sweet onion, watercress, white rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemongrass Steak - $27: Certified Angus Beef ribeye steak marinated with Chef's special lemongrass sauce, watercress & red onion salad, white rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Mussels Curry - $20: red curry coconut sauce, red onion, sweet onion, garlic butter toast Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chef's Special Pineapple-Tamarind Sauce Fish - $20: battered fried white fish, sweet pineapple-tamarind sauce, red bell pepper, red onion, Thai basil, fresh pineapple, white rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Whole Fish - $65: Choice of spicy green mango salad or pineapple-tamarind style Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup & Salad
- Pho '84 - $18: Beef bone broth, Certified Angus Beef brisket, eye of round rare steak, sliced Thai chili, rice noodles, red onion, bean sprouts, scallion, Thai basil, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lotus Root Salad - $20: jumbo shrimp, lotus root, carrot, cucumber, shrimp crackers, crushed peanuts, mints, fried shallot, house special sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Clear-Noodle Salad - $20: jumbo shrimp, cuttlefish, surf clams, clear noodles, Thai green chili, red onion, culantro, scallion, lettuce, house citrus dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom-Yum Soup (Small) - $12: spicy and sour soup base, mushroom, tomato, Thai basil, cilantro, onion Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom-Yum Soup (Large) - $16: spicy and sour soup base, mushroom, tomato, Thai basil, cilantro, onion Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Coconut Lover - $10 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
- Peanut Butter Delight - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Mango Sticky Rice - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Chocolate Trio - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
Beverages
- Sake (Small Carafe) - $4
- Sake (Large Carafe) - $8
- Draft Beer - $5
- Rose Wine - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Red Wine - $8
- White Wine - $8
Frequently Asked Questions about Mandala Kitchen & Bar
- Is Mandala Kitchen & Bar dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Mandala Kitchen & Bar has 14 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mango Sticky Rice, Red Curry and Green Curry.
- What can I eat at Mandala Kitchen & Bar on a dairy-free diet?
- Mango Sticky Rice, Red Curry and Green Curry carry the dairy-free tag, out of 14 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Mandala Kitchen & Bar have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Mango Sticky Rice and Chocolate Trio.
- Is Mandala Kitchen & Bar 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 Mandala Kitchen & Bar?
- Crispy Rice Pie, at roughly 114.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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