California Thai Cafe

San Diego, CA

California Thai Cafe offers great dishes that can likely be made vegan. They don't specifically accommodate vegans, but potential options include the Cashew Stir-Fried and the Panang Curry.

Top Picks

Steamed Big Noodles

Contains rice noodles. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Mango Sticky Rice

Contains mango, mung bean, sticky rice, and sweet coconut milk. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Steamed Small Noodles

Contains rice noodles. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Pineapple Fried Rice

Contains carrot, cashew nuts, onion, peas, pineapple, tomato, turmeric powder, and white jasmine rice. The sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Basil Eggplant

Contains basil, chili paste, eggplant, garlic, green bell peppers, onion, and red bell peppers. We believe this item is vegan as is.

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Full Menu

Lunch Special

Cashew Stir-Fried

Contains bell pepper, carrot, cashew nut, celery, garlic, and onion. The sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Spicy Basil

Contains basil, bell pepper, choice of meat, garlic, and onion. We don't recommend this item.

Sweet and Sour Thai Style

Contains celery, cucumber, onion, pineapple, sweet and sour sauce, and tomato. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning. The sweet and sour sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Thai Fried Rice

Contains Chinese broccoli, egg, onion, tomatoes, and white jasmine rice. We suggest removing the egg. The sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Green Curry

Contains bamboo shoots, coconut milk, green bell peppers, green beans, green curry paste, red bell peppers, and zucchini. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning. The green curry paste may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Pad Thai Noodle

Contains bean sprouts, egg, green onion, peanuts, rice noodles, and tamarind sauce. We suggest removing the egg. The sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Drunken Noodle

Contains bamboo shoots, basil leaves, green bell peppers, garlic, mushrooms, onion, red bell peppers, spicy sauce, Thai chili, tomatoes, and wide flat noodles. The sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Red Curry

Contains bamboo shoots, coconut milk, green bell peppers, green beans, red bell peppers, red curry paste, and zucchini. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Panang Curry

Contains green bell pepper, kaffir lime leaf, panang curry paste, potato, and red bell pepper. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning. The Panang curry paste may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Basil Eggplant

Contains basil, chili paste, eggplant, garlic, green bell pepper, onion, and red bell pepper. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Ginger Stir-Fry

Contains bell pepper, carrot, green onion, ginger, and mushroom. The sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Yellow Curry

Contains carrot, coconut milk, green bell pepper, onion, potato, red bell pepper, and yellow curry paste. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Pad See Ew Noodle

Contains black soy sauce, Chinese broccoli, eggs, garlic, pad see ew noodles, and soybeans. We suggest removing the eggs. The sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Entrées

Red Curry

Contains bamboo shoots, coconut milk, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, red curry paste, and zucchini. The red curry paste may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Green Curry

Contains bamboo shoots, coconut milk, green bell peppers, green curry paste, red bell peppers, and zucchini. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning. The green curry paste may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Cashew Stir-Fried

Contains bell pepper, carrot, celery, cashew nut, garlic, and onion. The sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Yellow Curry

Contains coconut milk, green bell pepper, onion, potato, red bell pepper, and yellow curry paste. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Panang Curry

Contains green bell pepper, kaffir lime leaf, panang curry paste, potato, and red bell pepper. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning. The Panang curry paste may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Basil Eggplant

Contains basil, chili paste, eggplant, garlic, green bell peppers, onion, and red bell peppers. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Ginger Stir-Fry

Contains carrot, choice of meat, green bell pepper, green onion, ginger, mushroom, and red bell pepper. We don't recommend this item.

Sweet and Sour Thai Style

Contains celery, cucumber, onion, pineapple, sweet and sour sauce, and tomato. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning. The sweet and sour sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Spicy Basil

Contains basil, bell pepper, choice of meat, garlic, and onion. We don't recommend this item.

Mixed Veggies

Contains mixed veggies. We don't recommend this item.

Noodles and Rices

Thai Fried Rice

Contains carrot, Chinese broccoli, egg, onion, peas, tomatoes, and white jasmine rice. We suggest removing the egg. The sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Drunken Noodles

Contains garlic, green bell peppers, onion, red bell peppers, spicy sauce, Thai chili, and wide flat noodles. The sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Pad See Ew Noodles

Contains black soy sauce, Chinese broccoli, eggs, garlic, pad see ew noodles, and soybeans. We suggest removing the eggs. The sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Pineapple Fried Rice

Contains carrot, cashew nuts, onion, peas, pineapple, tomato, turmeric powder, and white jasmine rice. The sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Pad Thai Noodles

Contains bean sprouts, egg, green onion, peanuts, rice noodles, and tamarind sauce. We suggest removing the egg. The tamarind sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Side Orders

Brown Jasmine Rice

Contains brown jasmine rice. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Steamed Big Noodles

Contains rice noodles. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Fried Egg

Contains egg. We don't recommend this item.

Steamed Veggies

Contains mixed veggies. We believe this item is vegan as is.

White Jasmine Rice

Contains white jasmine rice. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Regular Sticky Rice

Contains sticky rice. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Steamed Small Noodles

Contains rice noodles. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Appetizer

Garlic Chicken Wings

Contains chicken wings, cilantro, garlic powder, lemongrass, and white pepper. We don't recommend this item.

Chicken Satay

Contains chicken, and marinade. We don't recommend this item.

Fresh Spring Rolls

Contains alfalfa, choice of meat, mint, spring mixed, and spring roll wrapper. We don't recommend this item.

Egg Rolls

Contains cabbage, carrot, egg roll wrapper, green beans, mushroom, onion, and vermicelli. We suggest removing the sweet and sour sauce. The wrapper may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Veggie Potsticker

Contains potsticker wrapper, and veggies. This item may contain animal broth or seafood-based seasoning. The Thai gyoza sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Edemame

Contains edamame, and garlic sauce. The garlic sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Fried Chicken

Contains chicken thigh, and homemade sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Chicken Potsticker

Contains chicken, potsticker wrapper, and veggies. We don't recommend this item.

Chicken Lettuce Wrap

Contains carrot, chicken, garlic, green onion, lettuce leaves, and water chestnut. We don't recommend this item.

Shrimp Tempura

Contains shrimp, and tempura batter. We don't recommend this item.

Beef Jerky

Contains beef jerky. We don't recommend this item.

Fried Calamari

Contains calamari, and sweet and sour sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Fried Tofu

Contains peanuts, sweet and sour sauce, and tofu. The sweet and sour sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Desserts

Mango Sticky Rice

Contains mango, mung bean, sticky rice, and sweet coconut milk. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Fried Banana with Ice Cream

Contains banana, coconut, ice cream, and vanilla. We don't recommend this item.

Fried Bananas

Contains banana, honey, rice paper, and shredded coconut. We don't recommend this item.

Soup

Tom Yum Soup Bowl

Contains broth, cilantro, galangal root, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, lime juice, and mushroom. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Tom Kha Soup Bowl

Contains cilantro, galangal root, lime juice, lemongrass, mushroom, and coconut cream. We don't recommend this item.

Salad

Lao Papaya Salad

Contains fish sauce, green beans, green papaya, lime juice, palm sugar, peanuts, and tomatoes. We suggest removing the fish sauce.

Thai Papaya Salad

Contains fish sauce, green beans, green papaya, lime juice, palm sugar, peanuts, and tomatoes. We suggest removing the fish sauce.

Yum Salad

Contains choice of meat mix, cilantro, house dressing, onion, spring mix, and tomato. We don't recommend this item.

Larb

Contains chili powder, cilantro, choice of ground meat, fish sauce, lime juice, mint, and roasted rice powder. We don't recommend this item.

Seasonal Special

Crunchy Tom Yum Shrimp

Contains crispy basil, shrimp, and Tom Yum inspired herbs. We don't recommend this item.

Spicy Black Tiger Prawn

Contains black tiger prawn, bell pepper, green peppercorn, hot basil, krachai, onion, and Thai chili. We don't recommend this item.

Tigar Prawn Tamarind

Contains roasted shallots, sweet and sour tamarind sauce, tiger prawn, and Thai chilies. We don't recommend this item.

Creamy Tom Yum Soup

Contains broth, cilantro, lemongrass, lime leaves, mushroom, roasted pepper paste, and shrimp. We don't recommend this item.

House Special

California Panang Beef Curry

Contains beef, green bell peppers, panang curry sauce, potato, and red bell peppers. We don't recommend this item.

Chicken BBQ Fried Rice

Contains chicken, and fried rice. We don't recommend this item.

Kra Pao Crispy Pork Belly

Contains basil, crispy pork, and steamed rice. We don't recommend this item.

Crab Meat Fried Rice

Contains carrot, crab meat, eggs, onion, snow peas, tomato, and white jasmine rice. We don't recommend this item.

Pork Leg Stew with Rice

Contains broth, and pork leg. We don't recommend this item.

Kra Pao

Contains basil, bell pepper, onion, and red bell pepper. We don't recommend this item.