Chai Yo Thai Cuisine Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Chai Yo Thai Cuisine, where the vibrant flavors of Thai and Asian fusion come alive. Nestled in San Mateo, this family-owned gem offers a remarkable blend of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, satisfying diverse palates. The menu features tantalizing appetizers such as Soy Satay Chicken and crispy Thai Samosa, each paired with delightful sauces. Not to be missed are the Papaya Salad and Tofu Salad, bursting with fresh ingredients and zesty dressings.
The soup selection, including the aromatic Tom Yum Veggie and creamy Tom Kha Veggie, warms the soul. Diners rave about the generous portions and high-quality ingredients, reflected in glowing reviews emphasizing the deliciousness and charm of the restaurant.
Whether you are a vegan aficionado or a meat lover, Chai Yo promises an unforgettable culinary journey filled with authenticity and warmth.
Appetizers
Crispy Spring Rolls
Silver noodles, cabbage, carrots, onions, celery, andshitake mushrooms served with sweet & sour sauce
Fried Tofu
Served with sweet & sour sauce topped withroasted ground peanuts
Roti with Yellow Curry
Pan-fried roti served with yellow curry sauce.
Soy Satay Chicken
Chicken on skewers served with peanut sauceand cucumber salad
Soy Shrimp Rolls
Deep-fried marinated prawns, wrapped inegg roll paper served with sweet & sour sauce
Thai Samosa
Crispy wrapper filled with mixed potatoes, onions,and curry powder, served with sweet & sour sauce
Soy Wing Bomb
Deep-fried chicken wings topped withcrispy basil served with sweet chili sauce
Dumplings with Red Curry
Papaya Salad
Shredded green papaya tossed in lime juice, chili, garlic, tomatoes, string beans, and peanuts.
Tofu Salad
Fried tofu, mix green salad, lettuce, cucumber, diced red onions, tomatoes, and mango in lime dressing.
Salads
Soups
Tom Kha Veggie
Coconut soup with soft tofu or veggie chicken, mushrooms, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir leaves, and lime juice.
Tom Yum Veggie
Hot and sour soup with lemongrass, mushrooms, tomato, onions, and kafr lime leaves
Tom Yum Noodle Soup
Rice noodles in hot and sour soup with veggie shrimps, veggie ground chicken, veggie fish balls, bean sprouts, green onions, and peanut.
Soy Chicken Noodle Soup
Rice noodles with veggie chicken, mixed veggie bean sprouts, and green onions.
Noodle Soup
Pan-Fried Noodle
Garlic Noodle
Wheat noodles pan-fried with onions, eggplants, string bean, and garlic.
Ginger Noodle
Wheat noodles pan-fried with carrots, broccoli cabbages, and ginger.
Pad Kee Mao Noodle
Flat rice noodles pan-fried with chili, garlic, onions, bell pepper, bamboo shoots, string beans, and basil.
Pad See-ew Noodle
Flat rice noodles pan-fried with egg, cabbages, broccoli, and carrots.
Pad Thai Noodle
Rice noodles pan-fried with tofu, egg, bean sprouts, green onions, and ground peanuts.
Pad Woon Sen Noodle
Flat rice noodles pan-fried with broccoli, cabbage, and carrot in gravy.
Drunken Ma-ma
Egg noodles stir-fried with chili paste, garlic,onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, bamboo shoots,green beans, and basil
Kua Gai
Flat rice noodles stir-fried with egg, fresh garlic,green onions, lettuce, carrots, and bean sprouts
BBQ Chicken Rice
BBQ veggie chicken over fried rice with egg. Served with sweet chili sauce.
Crispy Chicken Fried Rice
Crispy veggie chicken over fried rice with egg. Served with sweet chili sauce.
Pineapple Fried Rice
Fried rice with egg, pineapples, veggie shrimps, veggie chicken, cashew nuts, green peas, carrots, onions, and raisins.
Spicy Fried Rice
Fried rice with egg, chili, garlic, onions, bell pepper, bamboo shoots, string beans, and basil.
Thai Fried Rice
Fried rice with egg, green peas, onions, and tomatoes.
Fried Rice
Curry
Green Curry
Simmered in green curry spices with coconut milk,eggplant, green beans, bamboo shoots, bell peppersand basil
Panang Curry
With bell pepper, string beans, and peanuts sauce.
Pumpkin Curry
Simmered in red curry spices with coconut milk,pumpkin, green beans, bell peppers and basil
Red Curry
Simmered in red curry spices with coconut milk,bamboo shoots, green beans, bell peppers and basil
Roasted Duck Curry
Soy duck with pineapple, tomatoes, bell peppersand basil in red curry
Yellow Curry
Simmered in yellow curry spices with coconut milk,potatoes, onions, and carrots
Bangkok Duck
Tamarind glazed crispy veggie duck confit with crispy onions.
Crispy Fish with Sweet Garlic
Veggie fish sauteed with sweet garlic sauce.
Curry Seafood
Red curry, veggie shrimps, veggie fish, veggie fish ball, young peppercorn, rhizome ginger, bell peppers, onions, eggplants, string beans, and basil.
Fried Fish with Sweet Chili Sauce
Deep-fried veggie fish with house special sweet chili sauce, bell pepper, and onions.
Spicy Cat Fish
Sliced veggie catfish with a house-made chili paste, young peppercorn, rhizome ginger, bell pepper, onions, bamboo, string beans, and basil.
Volcanic Beef
Wok-fried veggie chunk beef with basil and black pepper in spicy smocked chili sauce.
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Entrees
Basil (Gra-pow)
Sauteed ground veggie chicken with bell pepper, bamboo shoots, chili, garlic, onions, and basil.
Cashew Nut
Sauteed with cashew nuts, onion, mushrooms, carrots, and bell peppers.
Sppicy Eggplant
Sauted with eggplant, basil, bell peppers,onions, and chili in garlic sauce
Garlic & Pepper
Sauted with fresh garlic and black peppersauce over vegetables
Gingery Ginger
Sauteed with ginger, onion, mushrooms, carrots, and bell peppers.
Vegetable Combination
Sauteed tofu and mix vegetables.
Prik King
Sauted with string beans, bell peppers,basil and house chili paste