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

$2.00

Root Beer

$2.95

Thai Iced Tea

$4.50

Thai Iced Coffee

$4.50

Regular Iced Tea

$2.50

Hot Tea

$1.50

Hot Coffee

$2.00

Bottle Sparkling Water

$3.00

Mango Juice

$3.50

4 Piece Egg Roll

Homemade crispy roll filled with vegetables. Served with sweet and sour sauce.

$6.95

4 Piece Chicken Satay

Chicken marinated in Thai curry, herbs and coconut milk. Served with peanut sauce and cucumber salad.

$8.95

6 Piece Crab Rangoon

Mixed soft cream cheese, crab stick and celery, wrapped in crispy spring roll skin. Served with sweet and sour sauce.

$7.95

10 Piece Fried Tofu

Deep-fried bean curd cake. Served with sweet and sour sauce, crushed peanuts and cilantro.

$7.95

Fresh Spring Rolls

Lettuce, carrot, cucumbers and basil. Wrapped in rice paper.

$5.95

8 Piece Shrimp Shumai

Ground shrimp dumplings and sesame oil. Served with a homemade dumpling dipping sauce.

$8.95

6 Piece Gyoza

Pan fried chicken and vegetable dumplings with sweet soy sauce.

$7.95

5 Piece Shrimp in the Blanket

Deep fried and marinated shrimp in a spring roll skin wrap. Served with sweet and sour sauce.

$8.95

Soft Shell Crab

Deep fried soft shell crab. Served with ponzu sauce.

$9.95

Edamame

Boiled Japanese soy beans, sprinkled lightly salt.

$6.95

5 Piece Chicken Wings

Fresh chicken wings marinated in a light seasoning and deep fried until crispy outside.

$8.95

Thai Sausage

Thai style sausage. Served with lettuce, fresh ginger, cucumber and cut chili.

$8.95

Tempura

Battered and deep fried shrimp with vegetables. Served with homemade tempura sauce.

$7.95

Fried Calamari

Deep fried sliced squid, coated with tempura flour. Served with honey-wasabi mayo.

$9.95

5 Piece Takoyaki

Crispy octopus puffs, topped with dried bonito flakes, seaweed, mayo sweet brown sauce and sesame seeds.

$9.95

Penthai Egg Rolls

Homemade crispy roll filled with pork shrimp and vegetables. Served with sweet and sour sauce

$7.95

Appetizers

Soup

Miso Soup

White soybean paste with seaweed, scallions and dices tofu.

$3.50

Spicy Miso Soup

White soybean paste with seaweed, scallions and dices tofu.

$4.00

Tom Yum Soup

Thai hot and sour lime, lemongrass broth with galangal, mushrooms, tomato, lime leaves, onion and cilantro.

$7.95

Tom Kha Soup

Mushrooms, tomato, lemon grass, onion, red, green bell pepper and cilantro in a coconut milk broth.

$7.95

Vegetable Soup

Mixed vegetables with tofu in vegetable broth.

$6.95

Pen Thai Chicken Noodle Soup

Thin rice noodle in delicious chicken broth with beansprout, green onion and fried garlic.

$11.95

Pen Thai House Salad

Mixed greens and cherry tomatoes. Served with homemade ginger dressing.

$6.95

Cucumber Salad

Crispy and fresh cucumbers with sweet vinegar dressing, sprinkled red onions.

$6.95

Seaweed Salad

Marinated seaweed with sesame seeds in sunomono dressing and masago on top.

$7.95

Chicken Salad

Freshly steamed ground chicken mixed with chili powder, homemade roasted rice powder, lime juice, red onion, green onion and cilantro.

$10.95

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.

$11.95

Papaya Salad

Shredded green papaya, carrot, tomato and peanuts in a spicy lime dressing. Served with side of cabbage.

$10.95

Yum Woonsen Salad

Ground chicken, clear noodle, tomato, cilantro, scallion, onion, peanut and chili with a spicy dressing.

$11.95

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.

$12.95

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.

$15.95

Mixed Vegetables

Vegetables cooked with a house sauce. Served with jasmine rice.

$12.95

Cashew Chicken

Fresh chicken cooked with roasted cashews nuts, mushroom, pineapple, pea pods, bell peppers and dried hot peppers. Served with jasmine rice.

$12.95

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.

$12.95

Sesame Chicken

Marinated chicken lightly battered, fried and drizzled in our tasty sauce. Sprinkled with sesame seed. Served with jasmine rice.

$12.95

Sweet and Sour with Choice of Protein

Stir fried with tomatoes, pineapple, bell pepper and onion in our homemade sauce. Served with jasmine rice.

$12.95

Garlic with Choice of Protein

Sauteed in a house garlic sauce with carrot, pea pods and bell pepper. Served with jasmine rice.

$12.95

Ginger with Choice of Protein

Cooked with fresh ginger, onion, bell pepper, baby corn, mushroom and pea pods. Served with jasmine rice.

$12.95

Rama Chicken

Steamed broccoli and sauteed chicken, topped with peanut sauce. Served with jasmine rice.

$12.95

Beef Broccoli

Stir-fried beef and broccoli in our house sauce and shredded. Served with jasmine rice.

$14.95

Mongolian Beef

Stir-fried sliced beef with garlic chili paste and green onion. Served with crispy rice noodles and jasmine rice.

$14.95

Pad Ped Catfish

Catfish with chef's curry sauce, bamboo shoots, bell pepper, green bean and basil leaves. Served with jasmine rice.

$15.95

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

$12.95

Red Curry

Hot curry with coconut milk, bamboo shoots, bell peppers, green beans and fresh basil leaves.

$12.95

Green Curry

Spicy green curry paste in coconut milk with green bamboo shoots, eggplant and fresh basil leaves.

$12.95

Panang Curry

Curry with coconut milk, bell pepper and fresh basil leaves.

$12.95

Massaman Curry

Traditional Thai curry with coconut milk, potatoes, onion and peanuts.

$12.95

Yellow Curry

Yellow curry paste with choice of protein, potato and coconut milk.

$12.95

Duck Curry

Duck with red curry paste, pineapple, tomato, bell pepper, basil leaves and coconut milk.

$15.95

Thai Curry

Fried Rice

Thai Fried Rice

Stir-fried rice with choice of protein, onion, green peas, carrot and eggs in our special sauce.

$12.95

Basil Fried Rice

Stir-fried rice with choice of protein, fresh basil leaves, onion, bell peppers and hot pepper.

$12.95

Curry Fried Rice

Stir-fried rice with choice of meat curry powder, egg, onion, tomato and carrot.

$12.95

Pineapple Fried Rice

Stir-fried rice with choice of protein, pineapple chunks, egg, onion, tomato, carrots and cashew nuts.

$12.95

Pen Thai Fried Rice

Stir-fried rice with a combination of beef, chicken and shrimp, onion, green peas, carrot and egg.

$15.95

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.

$12.95

Pad See-Ew

Stir-fried flat rice noodles with choice of protein, egg and broccoli in tasty brown sauce.

$12.95

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.

$12.95

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.

$12.95

Pad Woonsen

Stir-fried flat rice noodles with egg, onion, tomato, baby corn, mushroom, carrots and celery.

$12.95

Lard Nar

Pan-fried flat rice noodles, topped with your choice of protein and broccoli in a gravy sauce.

$12.95

Yaki Soba

Stir-fried Japanese egg noodles with mixed vegetables and choice of protein in special sauce. Topped with kizami nori and fish bonito.

$12.95

Panang Noodle

Pan-fried flat rice noodles with choice of protein, bell pepper and basil leaves in a tasty Thai panang curry.

$12.95

Kungpao Noodle

Lo mein noodles stir-fried with choice of protein, spicy sauce, carrot, onion, scallions, bean sprout and peanuts.

$12.95

Noodle

Side Orders

Jasmine Rice

$3.00

Peanut Sauce

$2.50

Steamed Vegetables

$3.50

Steamed Noodles

$3.50

Brown rice

$3.50

Thai Custard

Thai style custard.

$6.95

Banana with sticky rice

$7.95

Taro with sticky rice

$7.95

Lychee in syrup

$5.95

Rambutan and pineapple in syrup

$6.95

Dessert