Pineapples Thai Kitchen – Thai
This vibrant culinary destination hums with energy, drawing guests in with the irresistible aroma of charred chicken satay and golden, spice-filled samosas. The kitchen masterfully balances texture and heat, serving up everything from the refreshing, garden-bright crunch of avocado rolls to the savory, herb-flecked depth of Num Tok pork belly. Each plate arrives as a colorful celebration of Thai flavors, offering a lively dining experience that feels both comforting and adventurous.
722 Preston Avenue, Charlottesville VA 22903 https://pineapplescville.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Thai
Price range: $
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the amazing atmosphere and wonderful service, frequently highlighting the generous portions that provide excellent value. Standout dishes include the delicious Drunken Noodles and flavorful Pad Thai, both of which are praised for their high quality and satisfying taste. Guests consistently celebrate the welcoming environment, noting that the combination of great food and attentive care makes for a truly memorable dining experience.
Menu
Starter
- Garden Salad - $8: Organic Spring mixed, cashew nut, avocado with our house ginger dressing. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Punim Pok Pok Salad - $12: green papaya, grape tomato, string bean, roasted peanut, spicy lime dressing. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork or Veggies Gyoza (Dumpling) - $6: Choices of Steam or Fried veggie rolls with sweet and sour sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Num Tok Pork Belly - $12: Fried pork Belly, red onion, scallion, cilantro, tossed with spicy lime dressing, bed with spring mixed on rice cracker bowl. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Fresh Roll - $7: Rice paper, spring mixed, avocado, carrot, served with Tamarind Peanut Sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Satay - $8: Marinated grilled chicken, peanut sauce, cucumber relish, toast. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sundried Beef - $9: Thai style beef jerky made from Flank Beef, julienne cabbage, sprinkle fried garlic, Sriracha sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spring Roll - $5: Fried veggie rolls with sweet and sour sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Chicken Wings (3 Flat & 3 Drum) - $8: Fried Marinated Thai chicken Wings. Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Samosa (Curry Puff) - $7: Thai Curry potatoes in baked in a hand made pastry shell. Served with cucumber relish. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mu Sam Chan - $9: Fried crispy pork belly serve with Sriracha sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roti Dip - $7: Roti pancake serve with Yellow curry dipping sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato French Fries - $6: Sweet Potato French Fries serve with ketchup. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Chicken Wings (Black Pepper) - $8: Fried Marinated Thai chicken Wings Black Pepper Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconuty Shrimp - $9: Fried coconut shrimp served with Sweet Chili Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup
- Tom Yum - $6: Spicy lemongrass broth, mushroom, scallions, cilantro, Rice cracker Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Kha - $6: Coconut lemongrass broth, mushroom, scallions, cilantro, rice cracker. Available at: dinner, lunch
Entree
- Ka Pow Kai Dao - $14: Mince Chicken, string bean, onion, red pepper, serano, basil, fried egg Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kapow Crispy Pork Belly - $17: Fried Pork Belly, string bean, onion, red pepper, serano, basil, fried egg. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bangkok Bay (Pik Pow Seafood) - $16: Shrimp, Squid, scallop, mussel, onion, red pepper, serano, mushroom, basil, sweet chili paste sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Cashew Nuts - $13: choice of meat, onion, scallions, cashew nut, sweet chili paste sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Garlic - $13: Choice of meat, steamed broccoli, Garlic sauce. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ginger Spice - $13: choice of meat, fresh ginger, onion, red pepper, scallions, mushroom, soy bean paste sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kapow Crispy Duck Basil - $25: fried half duck (boneless), onion, serano, red pepper, basil, Crispy wanton noodle, spicy basil sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Midnight Beef - $16: Beef, Black pepper, onion, red pepper, scallions, black pepper sauce. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pu Nim (Soft Shell Crab) - $21: Choice of Yellow curry sauce or Spicy basil sauce with red pepper, onion, and basil. Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crying Tiger - $17: Marinated flank steak, pan-grilled, served with a spicy dipping sauce bedded with mix greens. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Duck - $23: Fried Half duck (boneless), steamed veggies, crispy fried shallots, spicy soy sauce and spicy mayonnaise on the side Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodle
- Pad Thai - $14: Thin rice noodles, egg, crushed peanuts, bean sprouts, scallions. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Drunken Noodle - $14: Wide rice noodle, onion, red pepper, string bean, serano, basil, chili, garlic sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- MAMA Drunken Noodle - $14: Thai famous instant noodle, string beans, bamboo shoots, tomatoes, basil, onions, red peppers, chili, in a spicy garlic sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad See Eaw - $14: Wide noodle, egg, Asian Broccoli, sweet soy sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poo Goong Ob - $16: Cellophane noodle, shrimp, Napa cabbage, ginger, Shiitake mushroom, ginger sesame sauce, top with crab meat. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Noodle - $17: Rice noodle, Roasted duck (boneless), boc choi, bean sprout, Fried garlic, fried shallot, scallions, cilantro, crush peanut. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kao Soi - $15: Northern Thai Style Curry noodles. Egg noodles, yellow curry sauce, topped with crispy noodles, red onions, cilantro, scallions, pickled cabbage. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Yum Noodle Bowl Soup - $13: Steamed noodles, bean sprouts, mushrooms, in a spicy, sour lemongrass broth, scallions, cilantro. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Noodle Soup - $15: Sliced Beef-flank-Steak, Chinese-Brocoli, rice noodle, cilantro, scallions, bean sprout. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Noodle Soup - $14: Chicken, rice Noodle, cilantro, scallions, bean sprout. Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Fried Rice
- Kao Pad - $12: Thai Jasmine rice stir-fried, egg, onions, carrots, peas, tomatoes, scallions. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kao Pad Ka Pow - $12: Jasmine rice, spicy garlic sauce, bell peppers, onions, chili, basil. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pineapples Fried Rice - $14: Jasmine rice, yellow curry powder, egg, pineapple, peas, carrots, tomatoes, onions, cashew nuts. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Fried Rice - $16: Jasmine rice, Crab meat, stir-fried, egg, onions, carrots, peas, tomatoes, scallions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken over Fried Rice - $14: Signature Fried Rice top with Grilled Chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken over Fried Rice - $15: Signature Fried Rice top with Fried Chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
Without Meat
- Pra Ram - $13.5: Fried tofu, steamed broccoli, peanut sauce, sprinkle fried shallot. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Eggplant Tofu - $13: Asian eggplant, tofu, snowpeas, serano, red pepper, basil. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Roasted Tofu Basil - $14.5: Crispy Seitan, spicy basil sauce, red pepper, onions, green chili, basil, Steamed veggies. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Pak - $13: Sautéed mixed vegetables, Tofu (Cabbage, Napa, Carrot, Broccoli, Snow Pea, Cauliflower, Bean Sprout) in a light garlic sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ka Pow Jae - $13: Tofu, broccoli, cabbage, mushrooms, Cauliflower, onions, red peppers, green chili, basil, spicy basil sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Tofu Curry - $14.5: Steamed Seitan, bamboo shoots, pineapple, string beans, tomatoes, bell peppers, chili, fresh basil in red curry sauce. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Chef Special
- Beef Rib Yellow Curry - $23: Whole Beef rib (bone in) yellow curry biryani style southern style, served with Roti Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southern Heat - $16: southern style mince chicken, kaffir lime leaf, yellow curry powder, bed with rice paper, steamed veggies. very hot. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Cod - $17: Steamed cod, ginger, boc choi, shiitake, scallions, sesame soy. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kapow Crispy Chicken - $17: Fried marinated chicken stir fried with Chili, garlic, fresh basil, bell peppers in a spicy garlic sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Chicken Cashew Nut - $17: Crispy Chicken, onions, Cashew nuts, scallions, rainbow pepper in a tamarind sweet chili paste sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Chu Chee - $17: Chu Chee Sauce (red curry sauce), topped with coconut milk, Pan grill Veggies. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
Dessert
- Mango Sticky Rice - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Shave Ice - $6: ICE SHAVE with Thai strawberry syrup, condense milk and coconut jelly. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Coco-pineapple Ice Cream - $6: Ice-cream made with vanilla, coconut and pineapple Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Sticky Rice with Custard - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pumpkin Custard - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Baked Taro Custard - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Espresso-Chocolate Chip Ice Cream - $6: Local Homestead Creamery Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pineapple-Coconut Ice Cream - $6: Local Homestead Creamery Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cookies & Cream Ice Cream - $6: Local Homestead Creamery Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Pineapples Thai Kitchen
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Pineapples Thai Kitchen specializes in authentic Thai cuisine, featuring signature dishes like Pad Thai, Drunken Noodles, and chicken satay.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This restaurant is special for its perfect 5.0/5 rating, amazing atmosphere, generous portions, and an exceptionally diverse range of dietary options.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Diners frequently praise the delicious Drunken Noodles and flavorful Pad Thai as standout dishes at this highly-rated Thai restaurant.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Diners praise the amazing atmosphere, wonderful service, and generous portions, specifically highlighting the delicious Drunken Noodles and flavorful Pad Thai.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Diners rave about the amazing atmosphere and welcoming environment, which provides a lively and memorable dining experience for guests.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- The restaurant has a website at https://pineapplescville.com/, though the provided data does not specify if online ordering is available.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- This budget-friendly ($) restaurant offers excellent value with generous portions of high-quality dishes like Drunken Noodles and Pad Thai.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Vegan options include Kao Pad; keto/low-carb choices feature Ka Pow Kai Dao and Sundried Beef; gluten-free items include Beef Noodle Soup.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This budget-friendly ($) Thai restaurant offers a casual dining experience with a welcoming atmosphere, generous portions, and wonderful service.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- Families will enjoy the welcoming environment, wonderful service, and generous portions of budget-friendly Thai dishes like Pad Thai and noodles.
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