About Cafe Isan - Thai Streetfood & Tea Bar
Dubai's only authentic Isan Thai restaurant. Experience the fresh & tasty flavours of north eastern Thailand by Chef New: Thai farmer, turned home cook: Winner "Best Thai" 2020 to 2024 Time Out Dubai Restaurant Awards. Now in JVC!
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Pad Thai Noodles
AED 45The Hustler (Kra Pao Thai Basil*)
AED 52Thai Green
AED 43Thai Red
AED 43Massaman Curry
AED 43Thai Yellow
AED 43Black Pepper Beef
AED 55Tom Yum Soup
AED 49Khao Man Gai
AED 49Khao Soi Noodle Curry
AED 55
Thai Mains
The Hustler (Kra Pao Thai Basil*)
Street-style wok fried dish with Thai basil, green beans and red onion in a light soy and garlic sauce served with jasmine rice and fried egg. Protein choices and spice level options available.AED 40PopularPad Thai Noodles
Classic pad Thai made with Chef New's homemade sweet tamarind sauce. Choices available.AED 45PopularBlack Pepper Beef
Stir fried beef slices in a soy and black pepper sauce. Inc. Jasmine Rice. Spice level option available.AED 55PopularKhao Man Gai
Street-style boiled chicken, herb-infused jasmine rice, chicken broth and a spicy sauce.AED 49Chicken and Cashew Nuts
In a slightly spicy, sweet and sour sauce with bell pepper, onion and tomato. Includes Jasmine Rice.AED 59Khao Pad Fried Rice
With mixed veg, your choice of protein and topped with a fried egg.AED 37Grilled Squid
Includes jasmine rice, and homemade spicy seafood sauce on the sideAED 69Bamboo & Chicken Red Curry Stir Fry
With Jasmine Rice and a Fried EggAED 55Songkran Burger
It's a Thai burger! Succulent chicken patty in a crunchy satay coating with a carrot & onion salsa, mature cheddar, homemade peanut sauce and garlic, slightly spicy or spicy friesAED 55Mussel Omelette (Hoi Tod)
Infamous street-style fried mussel omelette, served on a bed of crispy bean sprouts and topped with coriander. Chilli sauce on the side.AED 49Fried Chicken Liver (Tub Gai Tod)
Deep-fried chicken liver topped with crispy garlic, served with jasmine riceAED 45
Thai Curries
Please choose your spice level cautiously!
Thai Green
Farang style with mixed veg and your choice of protein, in a light, but creamy homemade base (includes jasmine rice). Spice level option available however note Thai curries contain chilli in the paste, so can't be zero spice!AED 43Thai Red
Farang style with mixed veg and your choice of protein, in a light, but creamy homemade base (includes jasmine rice). Spice level option available however note Thai curries contain chilli in the paste, so can't be zero spice!AED 43PopularMassaman Curry
A creamy curry with potatoes, onion and peanuts (includes jasmine rice). Gluten Free and Vegan available. Spice level option available however note Thai curries contain chilli in the paste, so can't be zero spice!AED 43Khao Soi Noodle Curry
Peanut chicken (breast) curry with noodles and crispy wontons.AED 55Thai Yellow
Farang style with mixed veg and your choice of protein, in a light, but creamy homemade base (includes jasmine rice). Spice level option available. Yellow is the least spicy of all of our curries. Vegan optionAED 43Market Style Thai Green Curry
Thai Green Curry with boneless chicken thigh and eggplant. Served with jasmine rice. Naturally gluten free. A little spicyAED 55
Thai Starters
Vegan, meat and seafood Thai street food starters
Homemade Veg Spring Rolls
Crispy, and homemade with glass noodles and fresh veg (Vegan). 5 piecesAED 34PopularDim Sum (Khanom Jeep) (6 Pieces)
Homemade Thai style chicken siu mai dim sum.AED 35Jumbo Spring Rolls
Vegan Thai style jumbo rolls with veg & glass noodles (2 pieces) with sweet chilli sauceAED 34Pik Gai Chicken Wings
Marinade in chef new’s special Thai herb mix. Voted amongst the best wings in Dubai!AED 39.95Grilled Satay Chicken (4 Sticks)
With homemade peanut sauce.AED 37Coconut Shrimp
Coconut battered shrimps served with a sweet plum dip.AED 40Garlic Cabbage
Country style stir fried cabbage with charred garlic and fish sauce. Vegan option available.AED 27Laab Cakes
Deep fried minced chicken or papaya cakes with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, mint, coriander and onion. Spice level option available.AED 40
Thai Salads
Papaya Salad (Som Tum)
Sliced papaya, carrot and tomato salad sprinkled with peanuts and tossed with a tangy, slightly sweet dressing. Spice level option available.AED 37Nam Tok Nua
Isan style sliced grilled beef (Striploin) salad. Spice level option available.AED 49Laab Gai Chicken Salad
Minced chicken, lemongrass, kaffir lime, mint, coriander and onion tossed in a lemon chilli dressing. Spice level option available.AED 40Glass Noodle Salad (Yam Wun Sen)
Choose from chicken, seafood or prawns. Spice level option available.AED 35Papaya & Noodle Salad (Som Tum Kanom Jeen)
Famous Isan style papaya salad with rice noodles. Spice level option available. For "Pla Ra" put a commentAED 40.95Chopped Fried Egg Salad (Yam Khai Dao)
Chopped fried egg salad. Spice level option available.AED 38
Thai Soups
Please choose your spice level cautiously!
Tom Yum Soup
Spicy soup with galangal, lemongrass, onion, kaffir lime and tomato. Choice and spice level option available. Allergy Note: ALL Tom Yum options contain seafood in the pasteAED 49Tom Yum Noodle Soup
Chef New's hearty, spicy Tom Yum Soup with rice noodles for a complete meal in one. It has a bit of a kick naturally, so upgrade your spice level with caution!AED 49Tom Kha Coconut Soup
With galangal, lemongrass and coriander. Choose vegan, veg or chicken.AED 35The Colonel’s Beef Noodle Soup
Packed with freshness and flavour… such as ginseng and coriander root, cinnamon and star anise slow-cooked with a mix of succulent and fatty beef with rice noodles.AED 49
Sides, Sauces & Add-Ons
Prawn Crackers
Thai style crispy prawn crackersAED 15Jasmine Rice
AED 12Sticky Rice
AED 15Coconut Rice
AED 22Garlic Rice
AED 20Peanut Sauce (2oz)
AED 3Nam Jim Jaow (2oz)
AED 3Sweet Chilli Sauce (2oz)
AED 3Seafood Sauce (2oz)
AED 3Pik Nam Pla
AED 3Chopped Chilli (2oz)
AED 3Chilli Flakes (2oz)
AED 3Crushed Peanuts (2oz)
AED 3
Bubble Tea
Classic Thai Bubble Tea & Coffee with Tapioca Pears (Boba)
Classic Thai Bubble Tea
Sweet, milky Thai Iced Tea with Tapioca Pearls (boba)AED 29Thai Iced Coffee (with Bubbles)
Sweet, Thai Iced Coffee with Tapioca Pearls (boba)AED 29Thai Green Bubble Tea
Sweet, milky Iced Thai Green Tea with Tapioca Pearls (boba)AED 29
Drinks and Thai Tea Bar
The Hustler (Kra Pao Thai Basil*)
Street-style wok fried dish with Thai basil, green beans and red onion in a light soy and garlic sauce served with jasmine rice and fried egg. Protein choices and spice level options available.AED 52Iced Lemon Tea
With freshly squeezed limes.AED 25Iced Roselle Tea
Home-brewed from the hibiscus flower said to reduce blood pressure. No caffeine or sugar. Naturally sour.AED 25Thai Iced Tea
A sweet, milky classic. Brewed and mixed to perfection.AED 25Iced Lemongrass Tea
The home-brewed healthy choice! A powerhouse of goodness. No caffeine, sugar or artificial flavouring.AED 25Cha Anchan
Home-brewed from the blue butterfly pea flower. May help with weight loss and reduce stress (allegedly)! Served over iceAED 25
Thai Desserts
Mango and Sticky Rice
Infamous Thai dessert of sweet mango and coconut milk drizzled sweet sticky rice (vegan), topped with sesame seeds.AED 39
Combos
Please note in an effort to reduce single use plastic usage we no longer include bottled water with our combos.
Curry Combo
Your choice of Thai curry with jasmine rice and a fried egg. Spice level option available Available until 6pmAED 35Special Lunch Combo
Thai chicken curry, jasmine rice, large wings (2 pieces); veg spring rolls (2 pieces); sweet chilli sauce. Choices and spice level option available.AED 49The Hustler Combo
Street style Thai basil stir fry; jasmine rice; fried egg. Choices and spice level option available.AED 38Garlic Chicken Combo
Stir fried chicken breast in crispy garlic with jasmine rice.AED 35Isan Combo
Chicken wings; Thai papaya salad; sticky rice, sweet chilli sauce. Spice level option available.AED 41
Vegan
Our plant-based choices in one place! No fish sauce or any animal product whatsoever.
Homemade Veg Spring Rolls (Je)
Hand-rolled with mixed fresh veggies, glass noodles and garlicAED 34Hustler Je
Street-style wok fried tofu and fresh veg with Thai basil, green beans and red onion in a light soy and garlic sauce. served with jasmine riceAED 44.10Vegan Pad Thai
Vegan Pad Thai Noodles. Zero animal products. Contains peanuts.AED 45VeganPapaya Salad (Som Tum) (Je)
Sliced papaya, carrot and tomato salad sprinkled with peanuts and tossed with a tangy, slightly sweet dressingAED 37
Breakfast
Thai breakfast options cooked fresh to order for the best start to your day
Rice Soup (Khao Tom)
Thai style “congee” with ground chicken, fresh ginger, shiitake mushrooms and a poached eggAED 40Thai Banana Pancake
Thai banana pancakes with chocolate, caramel and honey sauceAED 38