Royal Thai Cafe – Thai
Step into a vibrant sanctuary where the fragrant steam of simmering curries and the rhythmic clatter of the wok create a lively backdrop for an authentic midday escape. Golden-fried spring rolls and tender chicken satay offer a crisp, savory prelude to steaming bowls of traditional noodles and aromatic stir-fries that burst with the bold, balanced flavors of Southeast Asia.
40766 Village Drive https://royalthaicafebigbear.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Thai
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Praised for providing a reliable family lunch experience, guests highlight the dependable service that consistently meets expectations for a smooth visit. Diners appreciate the straightforward atmosphere for casual gatherings, noting that the establishment offers a
Menu
Lunch Specials
Weekdays 11:00 am until 3:00 pm. Dine-in or take-out only.
- Lunch Curry - $11.5: Choice of Jungle, Red, Yellow, Massaman, Green, or Panang Curry. Prepared with chicken, beef, pork, tofu or vegetables. Includes rice. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: lunch
- Lunch Stir-Fry - $11.5: Choice of Thai Basil, Sweet and Sour, Eggplant Tofu, or Broccoli Beef. Prepared with chicken, beef, pork, tofu or vegetables. Includes rice. Available at: lunch
- Lunch Thai Noodles - $11.5: Choice of Pad Thai, Pad Kee Mow, or Padwoon Sen. Prepared with egg, chicken, beef, or pork. Available at: lunch
Starters
- Veggie Spring Roll (4) - $8.99: Crispy spring rolls served with sweet and sour sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Spring Roll (4) - $9.99: Crispy spring rolls stuffed with chunks of tender chicken breast, served with sweet and sour sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Satay - $9.99: 4 skewers of chicken breast marinated in coconut milk, Thai spices, and curry powder, grilled. Served with peanut sauce and cucumber slices. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tempura - $11.99: Shrimp dipped in tempura batter, deep fried. Served with sweet and sour dipping sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tempura - $9.99: Chicken dipped in tempura batter, deep fried. Served with sweet and sour dipping sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Tempura - $8.99: Vegetables dipped in tempura batter, deep fried. Served with sweet and sour dipping sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Cake - $11.99: Deep-fried fish cake served with cucumber, sweet and sour sauce, topped with ground peanuts. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $11.99: Deep-fried battered calamari served with sweet and sour sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Summer Rolls (3) - $10.99: Shrimp, mint, carrot, cilantro, cucumber, and lettuce in a thin rice wrapper. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Tom Yum - $9.99: Lemon grass, lemon leaves, galanga, mushrooms, carrots, onions, tomatoes, and cilantro. Choice of pork, chicken, tofu/veggies. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Yum Hot Pot - $16.99: Large portion of Tom Yum soup. Choice of pork, chicken, tofu/veggies. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Kha - $9.99: Coconut milk, lemon leaves, galanga, lemon grass, mushrooms, carrots, onions, tomatoes, and cilantro. Choice of pork, chicken, tofu/veggies. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Kha Hot Pot - $16.99: Large portion of Tom Kha soup. Choice of pork, chicken, tofu/veggies. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Larb - $10.99: Choice of ground chicken, beef, or pork. Seasoned with chili powder, rice powder, onion, lime juice, and mint. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Golden Tofu Salad - $10.99: Fried tofu with lettuce and cucumber. Served with peanut sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Beef Salad - $10.99: Grilled beef with lettuce, tomatoes, celery, mushrooms, carrots, cucumber, cilantro, red onions, and house sauce. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Salad - $10.99: Grilled chicken breast with lettuce, tomatoes, celery, mushrooms, carrots, cucumber, cilantro, red onions, and house sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Salad - $10.99: Grilled shrimp, lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, celery, red onion, cilantro, mushrooms, tossed with a house sauce. Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Salad - $9.99: Fresh mix greens with red onion, cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, and a house dressing on the side. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
House Specialties
- Chicken Satay (6 skewers) - $16.99: Grilled chicken with carrots, cucumbers, and peanut sauce. Served with rice. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Barbecue Chicken - $17.99: Chicken marinated with herbs, in a red curry sauce. Served with sautéed vegetables. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Barbecue Beef - $17.99: Beef marinated with herbs. Served with sautéed vegetables. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Barbecue Pork - $17.99: Pork marinated with herbs. Served with sautéed vegetables. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Whole Fish - $22.99: Whole fish marinated in Thai spices, topped with stir-fried bell peppers, carrots, and tomato in a sweet and sour sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Curries
- Jungle Curry - $15.99: Red curry paste with assorted herbs and vegetables. Choice of protein. Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Curry - $15.99: Red curry paste with coconut milk, Thai eggplant, carrots, bell peppers, bamboo shoots, and Thai basil leaves. Choice of protein. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yellow Curry - $15.99: Yellow curry paste with coconut milk, carrots, potatoes and onions. Choice of protein. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Massaman Curry - $15.99: Massaman curry paste with coconut milk, peanuts, carrots, potatoes and onions. Choice of protein. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Curry - $15.99: Green curry paste with coconut milk, broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, bamboo shoots, baby corn, and green peas. Choice of protein. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Panang Curry - $15.99: Panang curry paste with coconut milk, broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, bamboo shoots, zucchini, and Thai basil leaves. Choice of protein. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pineapple Curry - $15.99: Red curry paste with coconut milk, carrots, bell peppers, broccoli, and pineapple. Choice of protein. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Stir-Fried
- Sweet and Sour - $15.99: Pineapple, cucumber, tomatoes, onions, carrots, baby corn, broccoli, bell peppers, celery, and house sweet and sour sauce. Choice of protein. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cashew Nut Stir-Fry - $16.99: Cashew nuts, dry chili, carrots, broccoli, bell peppers, zucchini, celery, baby corn, onions, chili bean paste and house oyster sauce. Choice of protein. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Basil - $15.99: Basil leaves, carrots, broccoli, zucchini, bell peppers, celery, onions, chili bean paste, and house oyster sauce. Choice of protein. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broccoli - $15.99: Broccoli, carrots and house oyster sauce. Choice of protein. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Tofu - $15.99: Fried tofu, chili bean paste, jalapeno, carrots, zucchini, broccoli, bell peppers, Thai basil, and house oyster sauce. Choice of protein. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
Thai Noodles
- Pad Thai - $14.99: Rice noodles with egg, bean sprouts, green onions, and house sauce. Ground peanuts by request. Choice of protein. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Royal Pad Thai - $15.99: Rice noodles with egg, cashew nuts, pineapple, carrots, broccoli, bean sprouts, green onions, and house sauce. Ground peanuts by request. Choice of protein. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Kee Mow - $15.99: Flat noodles with egg, carrots, broccoli, bell peppers, jalapeno, basil leaves, and house oyster sauce. Choice of protein. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Woon Sen - $14.99: Glass noodles with carrots, cabbage, broccoli, bell peppers, onions, and house oyster sauce. Choice of protein. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad See Ew - $14.99: Flat noodles with egg, carrots, broccoli, cabbage, and house oyster sauce. Choice of protein. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Noodle Bowl - $12.99: Rice noodles with garlic, scallions, basil leaves and a side of bean sprouts. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Fried Rice
- Vegetable Fried Rice - $10.99: Pan-fried rice with carrots, broccoli, tomatoes, cabbage, onions, and green peas. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Egg Fried Rice - $11.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Fried Rice - $11.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fried Rice - $12.99 Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Fried Rice - $13.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Fried Rice - $12.99 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Combination Fried Rice - $14.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Fried Rice - $15.99: Pan-fried rice with egg, carrots, broccoli, tomatoes, cabbage, onion, and green peas. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Royal Fried Rice - $14: Pan-fried rice with egg, carrots, broccoli, tomatoes, cabbage, onion, and green peas. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Plain Steamed Rice - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Broccoli - $6 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Vegetables - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Tofu - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Eggs - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Kid's Menu
- Rama Tofu - $9.99: Tofu, broccoli, and peanut sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Coconut and Pineapple Ice Cream - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sticky Rice with Fresh Mango - $8.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Fried Bananas with Honey - $6.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Cheesecake - $6.99
Beverages
- Coffee - $3.99
- Thai Iced Coffee - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Iced Tea - $3.99
- Thai Iced Tea - $4.99
- Sodas - $2.5: Coke, Sprite, Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper, Lemonade, or Fanta.
- Milk - $4
- Sparkling Water - $4
- Juice - $4: Apple or mango.
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