Pen Thai Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Pen Thai, the vibrant Thai gem nestled in Mount Prospect, IL. This restaurant expertly combines traditional flavors with casual dining, ensuring a delightful culinary experience. On their menu, you'll find a feast for the senses with a range of options tailored to every palate.
- Appetizers: From crispy homemade egg rolls to tender chicken satay, each dish invites you to start your meal on a high note.
- Soups: Warm up with their famous Tom Yum, a fragrant balance of lime and lemongrass that dances on your taste buds.
- Beverages: Sip on refreshing Thai iced tea or a richly brewed coffee, perfect complements to your meal.
With a focus on vegetarian options and a cozy atmosphere complete with outdoor seating, Pen Thai is the perfect spot for a relaxing meal out or a quick takeout. Experience the authentic taste of Thailand right at your table!
Beverages
Soft Drink
Root Beer
Thai Iced Tea
Thai Iced Coffee
Regular Iced Tea
Hot Tea
Hot Coffee
Bottle Sparkling Water
Mango Juice
4 Piece Egg Roll
Homemade crispy roll filled with vegetables. Served with sweet and sour sauce.
4 Piece Chicken Satay
Chicken marinated in Thai curry, herbs and coconut milk. Served with peanut sauce and cucumber salad.
6 Piece Crab Rangoon
Mixed soft cream cheese, crab stick and celery, wrapped in crispy spring roll skin. Served with sweet and sour sauce.
10 Piece Fried Tofu
Deep-fried bean curd cake. Served with sweet and sour sauce, crushed peanuts and cilantro.
Fresh Spring Rolls
Lettuce, carrot, cucumbers and basil. Wrapped in rice paper.
8 Piece Shrimp Shumai
Ground shrimp dumplings and sesame oil. Served with a homemade dumpling dipping sauce.
6 Piece Gyoza
Pan fried chicken and vegetable dumplings with sweet soy sauce.
5 Piece Shrimp in the Blanket
Deep fried and marinated shrimp in a spring roll skin wrap. Served with sweet and sour sauce.
Soft Shell Crab
Deep fried soft shell crab. Served with ponzu sauce.
Edamame
Boiled Japanese soy beans, sprinkled lightly salt.
5 Piece Chicken Wings
Fresh chicken wings marinated in a light seasoning and deep fried until crispy outside.
Thai Sausage
Thai style sausage. Served with lettuce, fresh ginger, cucumber and cut chili.
Tempura
Battered and deep fried shrimp with vegetables. Served with homemade tempura sauce.
Fried Calamari
Deep fried sliced squid, coated with tempura flour. Served with honey-wasabi mayo.
5 Piece Takoyaki
Crispy octopus puffs, topped with dried bonito flakes, seaweed, mayo sweet brown sauce and sesame seeds.
Penthai Egg Rolls
Homemade crispy roll filled with pork shrimp and vegetables. Served with sweet and sour sauce
Appetizers
Soup
Miso Soup
White soybean paste with seaweed, scallions and dices tofu.
Spicy Miso Soup
White soybean paste with seaweed, scallions and dices tofu.
Tom Yum Soup
Thai hot and sour lime, lemongrass broth with galangal, mushrooms, tomato, lime leaves, onion and cilantro.
Tom Kha Soup
Mushrooms, tomato, lemon grass, onion, red, green bell pepper and cilantro in a coconut milk broth.
Vegetable Soup
Mixed vegetables with tofu in vegetable broth.
Pen Thai Chicken Noodle Soup
Thin rice noodle in delicious chicken broth with beansprout, green onion and fried garlic.
Pen Thai House Salad
Mixed greens and cherry tomatoes. Served with homemade ginger dressing.
Cucumber Salad
Crispy and fresh cucumbers with sweet vinegar dressing, sprinkled red onions.
Seaweed Salad
Marinated seaweed with sesame seeds in sunomono dressing and masago on top.
Chicken Salad
Freshly steamed ground chicken mixed with chili powder, homemade roasted rice powder, lime juice, red onion, green onion and cilantro.
Beef Salad
Medium grilled beef, sliced and mixed with chili powder, lime juice, red onion, green onion, cucumber and tomato. Served with a side of lettuce.
Papaya Salad
Shredded green papaya, carrot, tomato and peanuts in a spicy lime dressing. Served with side of cabbage.
Yum Woonsen Salad
Ground chicken, clear noodle, tomato, cilantro, scallion, onion, peanut and chili with a spicy dressing.
Salad
Entrees
Spicy Basil
Stir-fried with choice of protein, garlic, hot Thai chili, bell pepper, onion, mushroom, jalapeno and fresh basil leaves. Served with jasmine rice.
Spicy Duck Basil
Stir-fried duck meat with garlic, hot Thai chili, bell pepper, onion, mushroom, jalapeno and fresh basil leaves. Served with jasmine rice.
Mixed Vegetables
Vegetables cooked with a house sauce. Served with jasmine rice.
Cashew Chicken
Fresh chicken cooked with roasted cashews nuts, mushroom, pineapple, pea pods, bell peppers and dried hot peppers. Served with jasmine rice.
Orange Chicken
Light, crispy, breaded and tender chicken thighs, stir-fried in a sweet and tangy sauce. Sprinkled with green onions. Served with jasmine rice.
Sesame Chicken
Marinated chicken lightly battered, fried and drizzled in our tasty sauce. Sprinkled with sesame seed. Served with jasmine rice.
Sweet and Sour with Choice of Protein
Stir fried with tomatoes, pineapple, bell pepper and onion in our homemade sauce. Served with jasmine rice.
Garlic with Choice of Protein
Sauteed in a house garlic sauce with carrot, pea pods and bell pepper. Served with jasmine rice.
Ginger with Choice of Protein
Cooked with fresh ginger, onion, bell pepper, baby corn, mushroom and pea pods. Served with jasmine rice.
Rama Chicken
Steamed broccoli and sauteed chicken, topped with peanut sauce. Served with jasmine rice.
Beef Broccoli
Stir-fried beef and broccoli in our house sauce and shredded. Served with jasmine rice.
Mongolian Beef
Stir-fried sliced beef with garlic chili paste and green onion. Served with crispy rice noodles and jasmine rice.
Pad Ped Catfish
Catfish with chef's curry sauce, bamboo shoots, bell pepper, green bean and basil leaves. Served with jasmine rice.
Teriyaki with Choice of Protein
Your choice of meat, mushrooms sauteed with our special homemade teriyaki sauce served with steamed broccoli, carrots and jasmine rice
Red Curry
Hot curry with coconut milk, bamboo shoots, bell peppers, green beans and fresh basil leaves.
Green Curry
Spicy green curry paste in coconut milk with green bamboo shoots, eggplant and fresh basil leaves.
Panang Curry
Curry with coconut milk, bell pepper and fresh basil leaves.
Massaman Curry
Traditional Thai curry with coconut milk, potatoes, onion and peanuts.
Yellow Curry
Yellow curry paste with choice of protein, potato and coconut milk.
Duck Curry
Duck with red curry paste, pineapple, tomato, bell pepper, basil leaves and coconut milk.
Thai Curry
Fried Rice
Thai Fried Rice
Stir-fried rice with choice of protein, onion, green peas, carrot and eggs in our special sauce.
Basil Fried Rice
Stir-fried rice with choice of protein, fresh basil leaves, onion, bell peppers and hot pepper.
Curry Fried Rice
Stir-fried rice with choice of meat curry powder, egg, onion, tomato and carrot.
Pineapple Fried Rice
Stir-fried rice with choice of protein, pineapple chunks, egg, onion, tomato, carrots and cashew nuts.
Pen Thai Fried Rice
Stir-fried rice with a combination of beef, chicken and shrimp, onion, green peas, carrot and egg.
Pad Thai
Stir-fried thin rice noodles with choice of protein, green onion, bean sprouts and scrambled egg in a homemade tamarind sauce, crushed peanuts with a slice of lime on side.
Pad See-Ew
Stir-fried flat rice noodles with choice of protein, egg and broccoli in tasty brown sauce.
Pad Kee-Mao
Stir-fried spicy flat rice noodles with choice of protein, egg, baby corn, carrot, hot paper, pea pods, bean sprout and basil leaves in a tasty brown sauce.
Pad Kee-Mao Lo Mein
Stir-fried spicy lo mein noodles with choice of protein, egg, baby corn, carrot, hot paper, pea-pods, bean sprout and basil leaves in a tasty brown sauce.
Pad Woonsen
Stir-fried flat rice noodles with egg, onion, tomato, baby corn, mushroom, carrots and celery.
Lard Nar
Pan-fried flat rice noodles, topped with your choice of protein and broccoli in a gravy sauce.
Yaki Soba
Stir-fried Japanese egg noodles with mixed vegetables and choice of protein in special sauce. Topped with kizami nori and fish bonito.
Panang Noodle
Pan-fried flat rice noodles with choice of protein, bell pepper and basil leaves in a tasty Thai panang curry.
Kungpao Noodle
Lo mein noodles stir-fried with choice of protein, spicy sauce, carrot, onion, scallions, bean sprout and peanuts.
Noodle
Side Orders
Jasmine Rice
Peanut Sauce
Steamed Vegetables
Steamed Noodles
Brown rice
Thai Custard
Thai style custard.