Malai Kitchen Menu

Introducing the Menu at Malai Kitchen

Located in the heart of Fort Worth, Malai Kitchen offers a captivating blend of Thai and Vietnamese flavors. The menu is a veritable feast for the senses, featuring dishes that embody the essence of Southeast Asian cuisine. One standout is the North Atlantic Arctic Char, a pan-roasted filet complemented by sautéed snow peas and brown rice, delivering a delightful balance of textures and flavors for $29.90.

Another must-try is the Banh Mi Vietnamese Sandwich, filled with your choice of meat and vibrant pickled vegetables, marrying freshness with a hint of spice for $19.25. For sharing, the Lemongrass Mussels steam in a fragrant Thai coconut broth, elevated by grilled banh mi bread, making it a perfect communal dish.

Don't miss the Mango Sticky Rice, a dessert that will linger in your dreams, encapsulating the restaurant's commitment to well-crafted dishes that leave you craving more.

Alcohol

• Jalapeno Basil Margarita

  jalapeno-infused Malai's Maestro Dobel tequila, lime, agave, tamarind, basil

  US$14.00

• Singapore Sling Fo Two

  designed for sharing, this recipe originated at the Long Bar in Singapore's Raffles Hotel. Fords gin, cherry heering, Triplu,, Benedictine, Angostura, pineapple, lemon, lime

  US$26.00

• Saigon Spritz

  Titos vodka, Aperol, muddled orange, mint, lime, pineapple juice, soda

  US$13.00

• 3 C Porter - Abv 6.6%

  american porter brewed with notes of cacao nibs, toasted coconut, and moderate thai chili spice.

  US$7.00

• Mekong Mule

  Nue vodka, ginger beer, cucumber, mint, lime, thai basil

  US$13.00

Curries

• Chaing Mai Noodles With Shrimp (Kao Soi)

  Ginger-coriander-based light coconut curry sautéed with shrimp, served over fresh egg noodles, topped with crispy egg noodles. Comes with bok choy, broccoli, green onion, cilantro, and chili oil.

  US$21.85

• Iron Pot Green Curry Chicken

  Scratch-made green curry stew with chicken, Thai eggplant, crispy carrots, also have bell peppers, carrots, onion, and Thai basil.

  US$23.85

• Yellow Curry Bowl

  Scratch-made yellow curry with chicken, pineapple, potatoes, and cherry tomatoes with brown rice on the side comes with bell peppers, carrots, onion, and Thai basil.

  US$23.85

• Panang Curry Bowl With Beef Tenderloin

  Chopped beef tenderloin, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and peanuts cooked in our scratch Panang curry, also has bell peppers, apple eggplant, onions, and potatoes.

  US$26.15

• Jungle Curry Hot Pot With Shrimp

  Soup-like red curry made without coconut milk, served in an iron pot with shrimp, rice noodles, and siamese watercress made with a scratch red curry paste, red boat, lime juice, shiitake mushrooms, and bell peppers

  US$21.85

Specialities

• North Atlantic Arctic Char

  Pan-roasted 7-ounce filet with garlic-shallot rub, sauteed snow peas ,served with brown rice.

  US$29.90

• Banh Mi Vietnamese Sandwich

  Vietnamese baguette, layered with your choice of meat, pickled carrots and daikon, cucumbers, sriracha aioli, and cilantro.

  US$19.25

• Massaman Braised Lamb Shank

  Slow-braised Australian foreshank smothered in our peanut-tamarind massaman curry sauce. Served with jasmine rice and a soft-boiled egg also has Thai eggplant, potato, carrots, onion, ginger, and Thai basil.

  US$30.75

• Whole Branzino

  Wok-fried with head and tail on, tamarind soy moon sauce, cucumber salad, and jasmine rice.

  US$37.95

• Vietnamese Barbeque Pork Ribs

  Grilled half-rack, with ginger soy glaze, served over green curry rice noodles topped with green papaya slaw and toasted sesames.

  US$28.75

• Red Curry Icelandic Cod

  Oven-roasted Icelandic cod, smothered in our scratch red curry sauce over wok-seared vegetables and seasoned jasmine rice vegetables including bell peppers, bok choy, broccoli, carrots, onion, and Thai basil.

  US$29.90

• Peanut Encrusted Ruby Trout

  10-ounce filet, pan-roasted with peanuts and drizzled with lemon-tomato coconut sauce. Served with green curry rice and citrus street salad.

  US$31.05

Sides

• Wok Seared Vegetables

  Vegetable medley lightly seared in garlic soy vegetables include broccoli, baby bok choy, carrots, onion, and bell peppers.

  US$8.05

• Side Of Peanut Sauce

  US$0.50

• Simply Fried Rice

  Side portion of basic fried rice with egg, carrots, green onion, and light soy *no modifications, please.

  US$7.00

• Side Of House-Made Sriracha

  US$0.50

• Side Of Rice

  US$3.00

• Side Of Red Boat FIsh Sauce

  Savory red boat fish sauce, rich in umami and depth, perfect for enhancing your meal.

  US$1.00

• Seasoned Shrimp Chips

  Puffed chips made from ground shrimp and tapioca flour seasoned with chili, garlic, coriander, and salt.

  US$4.60

• Side Of Sambal Chili Paste

  US$0.50

• Crispy Roti

  Flaky-buttery flatbread, great for dipping made with flour, coconut oil, and butter.

  US$5.75

Wok Fired- Noodle Entrees

• Sweet And Sour Crispy Noodles (Mee Krob)

  Wok-fried rice noodles mixed with chicken, shrimp, farm-fresh egg, and local tofu tossed with tomatoes, cucumbers, tofu, cilantro, and dried chilies with tamarind soy over chopped lettuce.

  US$19.55

• Chicken And Broccoli Noodles (Pad See Ew)

  Wok-seared fresh flat jasmine rice noodles in sweet soy, with chicken, farm-fresh egg, and broccoli tossed with tomatoes, onion, garlic, and bean sprouts. Served over chopped lettuce.

  US$20.70

• Shrimp Pad Thai

  A Thai classic – wok-seared shrimp, farm-fresh egg, and local tofu tossed with rice noodles in a tangy tamarind sauce and finished with crushed peanuts also has carrots, green onions, and bean sprouts.

  US$20.70

• Stir-Fried Glass Noodles (Pad Woo Sen)

  Cellophane noodles wok cooked with chicken, cherry tomatoes, and hydroponic bean sprouts in a light garlic sauce also have egg, carrots, green onions, cilantro, bell peppers, and red boat.

  US$19.55

• Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mow)

  Wok-seared fresh flat jasmine rice noodles in spicy soy, with beef tenderloin and Thai basil, tossed with tomatoes, onion, bell peppers, Thai chilies. Served over chopped lettuce.

  US$21.85

To Share

• Lemongrass Mussels

  Prince Edward Island mussels steamed in a Thai coconut broth with grilled banh mi bread broth has white wine, butter, sliced red jalapenos, tomatoes, lemongrass, garlic, Thai chili, and Thai basil.

  US$19.55

• Thai Chicken Wings

  4 jumbo whole wings, fried then wok-seared in our lemongrass-chili glaze has a red boat, rice vinegar, garlic, and sesame seeds.

  US$16.10

• Fried Imperial Rolls (Cha Goi)

  4 fried rice paper rolls filled with ground pork, diced shrimp, and fresh herbs mix is seasoned with onion, garlic, carrots, jicama, red jalapeno, and cellophane noodles. Served with sesame soy sauce.

  US$10.35

• Curried Crab Dip

  Jumbo lump crab sautéed with fresh coconut milk and served with shrimp chips dip has egg, green onion, cilantro, sliced green beans, chilies, and yellow curry powder.

  US$19.55

• Malai Favorites Sampler

  A tasting of the 4 most common “to-share” items, intended for 2 people Vietnamese meatballs, imperial rolls, chicken satay, ahi tuna spring roll

  US$21.60

• Vegetable Spicy Crispy Samosas

  4 Indian pastries, filled with a spiced potato mixture, trapped in wonton paper and fried made with potatoes cooked with peas, carrots, and corn. Onions, garlic, ginger, and chilies. Served with tamarind chutney and cilantro yogurt sauce.

  US$14.95

• Spring Rolls Shrimp

  Three fresh rice paper salad rolls with lemongrass poached shrimp, rice noodles, mint, and cilantro wrapped with pickled bean sprouts, carrots, lettuce, green onions. Served with nuoc mam and peanut sauce.

  US$14.95

• Grilled Chicken Satay

  3 marinated sliced chicken breast skewers, grilled over open flame marinated in a paste of garlic, coconut milk, turmeric, red boat, 5-spice, and soy. Served with peanut sauce and chili-shallot relish.

  US$11.50

• Shishito Peppers

  Japanese medium-spiced peppers that are lightly tempura battered and fried sprinkled with lemon zest and Himalayan pink salt. Served with sweet chili dipping sauce.

  US$12.65

• Vietnamese Meatballs

  4 “bun cha style” pork patties, chargrilled, and served with bibb lettuce, Vietnamese herbs, and nuoc mam meatballs have minced pork, shallots, scallions, black pepper, curry powder, red boat, and honey.

  US$12.75

• Spring Rolls With Seared Tuna (Gỏi Cuốn)

  3 fresh rice paper salad rolls with lightly seared sushi-grade ahi tuna, rice noodles, mint, and cilantro wrapped with pickled bean sprouts, carrots, lettuce, green onions. Served with nuoc mam and peanut sauce.

  US$16.10

• Edamame

  Steamed and tossed in a spicy seasoning blend served with a blistered red jalapeno.

  US$9.20

• Thai Tacos

  3 crispy wonton shells stuffed with wok-seared pulled pork, topped with pickled bean sprouts with sriracha aioli, sliced jalapenos, chopped Thai basil, mint, and cilantro.

  US$12.65

• Beef Crispy Samosas

  4 Indian pastries, filled with spiced beef, wrapped in wonton paper, and fried beef cooked with garlic, ginger, onion, mint, and chilies. Served with tamarind chutney and cilantro yogurt sauce.

  US$14.95

Desserts

• Coconut Cream Pie

  Scratch pie layered with a coconut macaroon crust, coconut custard, and fresh meringue. Served over tamarind caramel and topped with house-made coconut gelato and sliced mango.

  US$11.50

• Banana Pot De Creme

  White chocolate and banana custard topped with caramelized banana, whipped cream, and dark chocolate shards with roasted peanuts and sea salt.

  US$10.50

• Mango Sticky Rice Smash

  Diced fresh mango and sticky rice piled with a chili-rubbed rice crispy served in pandan-infused coconut cream.

  US$11.50

Beverages

• Gallon Of Peach Ginger Green Tea

  US$25.00

• Gallon Of Thai Iced Tea

  Sweet and creamy tea made with rich green tea, sugar, and milk.

  US$35.00

• Vietnamese Iced Coffee

  US$5.75

• Thai Iced Tea

  Sweetened black tea with a creamy, orange hue from condensed milk, topped with ice.

  US$5.25

• House Pressed Sugar Cane Juice With Ginger And Lime

  US$8.05

• Gallon Of China Black Iced Tea

  US$25.00

• Ginger Ale (10 Oz)

  10-ounce bottle.

  US$4.50

• Fresh Lemonade

  Made fresh to order

  US$4.50

• Saratoga Sparkling Bottled Water 12oz

  US$4.65

• China Black Iced Tea

  US$4.00

• Soda

  US$4.00

• Saratoga Still Bottled Water 28oz

  28oz of purified bottled water.

  US$6.75

• Goslings Ginger Beer (12 Oz)

  12 ounce can.

  US$4.50

• Peach Ginger Green Iced Tea

  US$4.00

Wok- Fired Rice Entrees

• Spicy Basil Chicken

  Stir-fried chicken breast and bell peppers in garlic soy, served on a bed of seasoned jasmine rice comes with tomatoes, Thai basil, and onions

  US$19.55

• Pineapple Fried Rice

  Seasoned fried rice with pineapple, peanuts, and cilantro cooked with farm-fresh egg, green onions, carrots, bean sprouts, tomatoes, in a garlic-turmeric sauce.

  US$17.25

• Lemongrass Chicken (Ga Xao Sa)

  Stir-fried chicken breast with ginger and cherry tomatoes in a lemongrass caramel sauce, served alongside seasoned jasmine rice and topped with pickled bean sprouts cooked with carrots, green onions, and cilantro.

  US$19.55

• Basil Vegetable Fried Rice

  Classic fried rice loaded with vegetables, Thai basil, and soy cooked with farm-fresh egg, green onions, carrots, bean sprouts, tomatoes, bell pepper, broccoli, and shiitake mushrooms.

  US$17.25

• Bangkok Street Rice (Pad Grapao)

  Seasoned minced pork with Thai basil, served on a bed of seasoned jasmine rice and topped with a farm-fresh over-easy egg cooked with carrots, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and Thai chilies.

  US$19.55

• Lemongrass Beef (Bo Xao Sa)

  Stir-fried beef tenderloin with ginger and cherry tomatoes in a lemongrass caramel sauce, served alongside seasoned jasmine rice and topped with pickled bean sprouts cooked with carrots, green onions, and cilantro.

  US$23.85

Soups and Salads

• Vermicelli Salad With Lemongrass Chicken (Bun Ga Nuong)

  Chilled rice noodle salad loaded with veggies and topped with wok-seared chicken, crushed peanuts, and crispy imperial roll veggies including bibb lettuce, chopped herbs, cucumber, bean sprouts, carrots, red bell pepper, tomato, and shallots drizzled with nuoc mam dressing.

  US$18.40

• Cucumber Salad

  Greenside salad with cucumber ribbons, mixed greens, and ginger tossed with bell peppers, shallots, cilantro, white pepper, vinegar, and lime.

  US$9.20

• Vermicelli Salad With Tofu

  Chilled rice noodle salad loaded with veggies and topped with crispy fried local tofu and crushed peanuts veggies include bibb lettuce, chopped herbs, cucumber, bean sprouts, carrots, red bell pepper, tomato, and shallots. Drizzled with nuoc mam dressing. Can be made with a vegetarian dressing upon request.

  US$18.40

• Shrimp And Avocado Salad

  Green leafy salad with wok-seared shrimp, diced avocado, banh mi croutons, tossed in a creamy buttermilk coconut dressing has sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, toasted coconut, and cracked white pepper.

  US$20.70

• Thai Lemongrass Soup With Shrimp

  Hot and sour lemongrass broth with butterflied shrimp and enoki and beech mushrooms also has bell pepper, green onions, and mint. Served with jasmine rice.

  US$14.65

• Green Papaya Salad (Goi Du Du)

  Traditional “slaw-like” salad made from muddled green papaya, chilies, herbs, peanuts, and candied bacon muddled with shredded carrots, tomato, green beans, bell pepper, mint, cilantro, Thai basil, and ripe mango, in a red boat tamarind vinaigrette. *Cannot be made without dressing.

  US$16.10

• Ahi Tuna Tartare (Larb Tuna)

  Freshly diced sushi-grade ahi tuna served Thai “larb style” with sliced avocado and wonton chips tuna tossed with rice powder, kaffir lime, chilies, shallots, lemongrass, cilantro, mint, Thai basil, green onion, cucumber, red boat, and lime

  US$20.70

• Vietnamese Noodle Soup With Beef

  A savory soup with a 12 hour simmered beef bone broth, thinly shaven beef tenderloin, fresh rice noodles, topped with hydroponic bean sprouts, and green onions served with a plate of fresh herbs, hoisin, lime, jalapenos, and a Chinese breadstick for dipping.

  US$14.95

• Sweet And Sour Vegetable Soup

  Hearty tomato and pineapple broth filled with crushed peanuts, fresh local tofu, spinach, and rice noodles also have beech mushrooms, tomato, pineapple, green onions, and soy.

  US$12.65

• Vietnamese Noodle Soup With Chicken

  A savory soup with a light chicken broth, pulled chicken breast, fresh rice noodles, topped with hydroponic bean sprouts and green onions served with a plate of fresh herbs, hoisin, lime, jalapenos, and a Chinese breadstick for dipping.

  US$14.95

• Burmese Tea Leaf Salad (Lahpet Thoke)

  Flavorful salad with lots of texture from 5 types of Burmese nuts and crispy carrots, tossed in a fermented green tea dressing salad also has napa cabbage, bibb lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, dried shrimp, pureed tea leaves, ginger, garlic, and red boat.

  US$14.95

• Vermicelli Salad With Pork Meatballs

  Chilled rice noodle salad loaded with veggies and topped with 3 grilled pork meatballs, crushed peanuts, and crispy imperial roll veggies including bibb lettuce, chopped herbs, cucumber, bean sprouts, carrots, red bell pepper, tomato, and shallots. Drizzled with nuoc mam dressing.

  US$18.40

• Thai Coconut Soup

  Rich coconut milk broth with chicken, shiitake mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes broth infused with galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, green onions, and cilantro.

  US$12.65