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 closed
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: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Punim Pok Pok Salad - $12: green papaya, grape tomato, string bean, roasted peanut, spicy lime dressing. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Pork or Veggies Gyoza (Dumpling) - $6: Choices of Steam or Fried veggie rolls with sweet and sour sauce. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- 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. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Avocado Fresh Roll - $7: Rice paper, spring mixed, avocado, carrot, served with Tamarind Peanut Sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Chicken Satay - $8: Marinated grilled chicken, peanut sauce, cucumber relish, toast. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Sundried Beef - $9: Thai style beef jerky made from Flank Beef, julienne cabbage, sprinkle fried garlic, Sriracha sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Spring Roll - $5: Fried veggie rolls with sweet and sour sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Thai Chicken Wings (3 Flat & 3 Drum) - $8: Fried Marinated Thai chicken Wings. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Thai Samosa (Curry Puff) - $7: Thai Curry potatoes in baked in a hand made pastry shell. Served with cucumber relish. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Mu Sam Chan - $9: Fried crispy pork belly serve with Sriracha sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Roti Dip - $7: Roti pancake serve with Yellow curry dipping sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sweet Potato French Fries - $6: Sweet Potato French Fries serve with ketchup. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Thai Chicken Wings (Black Pepper) - $8: Fried Marinated Thai chicken Wings Black Pepper Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Coconuty Shrimp - $9: Fried coconut shrimp served with Sweet Chili Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Soup
- Tom Yum - $6: Spicy lemongrass broth, mushroom, scallions, cilantro, Rice cracker Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Tom Kha - $6: Coconut lemongrass broth, mushroom, scallions, cilantro, rice cracker. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Detox
Entree
- Ka Pow Kai Dao - $14: Mince Chicken, string bean, onion, red pepper, serano, basil, fried egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach
- Kapow Crispy Pork Belly - $17: Fried Pork Belly, string bean, onion, red pepper, serano, basil, fried egg. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Bangkok Bay (Pik Pow Seafood) - $16: Shrimp, Squid, scallop, mussel, onion, red pepper, serano, mushroom, basil, sweet chili paste sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Roasted Cashew Nuts - $13: choice of meat, onion, scallions, cashew nut, sweet chili paste sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Fresh Garlic - $13: Choice of meat, steamed broccoli, Garlic sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach
- Ginger Spice - $13: choice of meat, fresh ginger, onion, red pepper, scallions, mushroom, soy bean paste sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Kapow Crispy Duck Basil - $25: fried half duck (boneless), onion, serano, red pepper, basil, Crispy wanton noodle, spicy basil sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Midnight Beef - $16: Beef, Black pepper, onion, red pepper, scallions, black pepper sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach
- Pu Nim (Soft Shell Crab) - $21: Choice of Yellow curry sauce or Spicy basil sauce with red pepper, onion, and basil. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Crying Tiger - $17: Marinated flank steak, pan-grilled, served with a spicy dipping sauce bedded with mix greens. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins, South-Beach
- Crispy Duck - $23: Fried Half duck (boneless), steamed veggies, crispy fried shallots, spicy soy sauce and spicy mayonnaise on the side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Noodle
- Pad Thai - $14: Thin rice noodles, egg, crushed peanuts, bean sprouts, scallions. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian
- Drunken Noodle - $14: Wide rice noodle, onion, red pepper, string bean, serano, basil, chili, garlic sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- 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: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Pad See Eaw - $14: Wide noodle, egg, Asian Broccoli, sweet soy sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Poo Goong Ob - $16: Cellophane noodle, shrimp, Napa cabbage, ginger, Shiitake mushroom, ginger sesame sauce, top with crab meat. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Duck Noodle - $17: Rice noodle, Roasted duck (boneless), boc choi, bean sprout, Fried garlic, fried shallot, scallions, cilantro, crush peanut. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
- Kao Soi - $15: Northern Thai Style Curry noodles. Egg noodles, yellow curry sauce, topped with crispy noodles, red onions, cilantro, scallions, pickled cabbage. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Tom Yum Noodle Bowl Soup - $13: Steamed noodles, bean sprouts, mushrooms, in a spicy, sour lemongrass broth, scallions, cilantro. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Beef Noodle Soup - $15: Sliced Beef-flank-Steak, Chinese-Brocoli, rice noodle, cilantro, scallions, bean sprout. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Chicken Noodle Soup - $14: Chicken, rice Noodle, cilantro, scallions, bean sprout. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
Fried Rice
- Kao Pad - $12: Thai Jasmine rice stir-fried, egg, onions, carrots, peas, tomatoes, scallions. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Kao Pad Ka Pow - $12: Jasmine rice, spicy garlic sauce, bell peppers, onions, chili, basil. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Pineapples Fried Rice - $14: Jasmine rice, yellow curry powder, egg, pineapple, peas, carrots, tomatoes, onions, cashew nuts. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian
- Crab Fried Rice - $16: Jasmine rice, Crab meat, stir-fried, egg, onions, carrots, peas, tomatoes, scallions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Grilled Chicken over Fried Rice - $14: Signature Fried Rice top with Grilled Chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Fried Chicken over Fried Rice - $15: Signature Fried Rice top with Fried Chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Without Meat
- Pra Ram - $13.5: Fried tofu, steamed broccoli, peanut sauce, sprinkle fried shallot. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Spicy Eggplant Tofu - $13: Asian eggplant, tofu, snowpeas, serano, red pepper, basil. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Spicy Roasted Tofu Basil - $14.5: Crispy Seitan, spicy basil sauce, red pepper, onions, green chili, basil, Steamed veggies. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Pad Pak - $13: Sautéed mixed vegetables, Tofu (Cabbage, Napa, Carrot, Broccoli, Snow Pea, Cauliflower, Bean Sprout) in a light garlic sauce. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Ka Pow Jae - $13: Tofu, broccoli, cabbage, mushrooms, Cauliflower, onions, red peppers, green chili, basil, spicy basil sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Roasted Tofu Curry - $14.5: Steamed Seitan, bamboo shoots, pineapple, string beans, tomatoes, bell peppers, chili, fresh basil in red curry sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
Chef Special
- Beef Rib Yellow Curry - $23: Whole Beef rib (bone in) yellow curry biryani style southern style, served with Roti Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Southern Heat - $16: southern style mince chicken, kaffir lime leaf, yellow curry powder, bed with rice paper, steamed veggies. very hot. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Steamed Cod - $17: Steamed cod, ginger, boc choi, shiitake, scallions, sesame soy. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Kapow Crispy Chicken - $17: Fried marinated chicken stir fried with Chili, garlic, fresh basil, bell peppers in a spicy garlic sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Crispy Chicken Cashew Nut - $17: Crispy Chicken, onions, Cashew nuts, scallions, rainbow pepper in a tamarind sweet chili paste sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Salmon Chu Chee - $17: Chu Chee Sauce (red curry sauce), topped with coconut milk, Pan grill Veggies. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating
Dessert
- Mango Sticky Rice - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Shave Ice - $6: ICE SHAVE with Thai strawberry syrup, condense milk and coconut jelly. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Lectin-Free
- Coco-pineapple Ice Cream - $6: Ice-cream made with vanilla, coconut and pineapple Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Sticky Rice with Custard - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pumpkin Custard - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Baked Taro Custard - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Espresso-Chocolate Chip Ice Cream - $6: Local Homestead Creamery Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pineapple-Coconut Ice Cream - $6: Local Homestead Creamery Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, 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.