Birdseye Kitchen Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Birdseye Kitchen, a culinary gem located at 540 N Coast Hwy 101 in Encinitas, CA. This vibrant eatery specializes in a tantalizing array of noodle soups, stir-fries, and wok-fried dishes that cater to both vegan and meat lovers alike.
The menu boasts standout offerings, including the hearty Veg Pho with tofu in an organic vegan broth and the flavorful Phad Thai, showcasing authentic tastes with fresh ingredients. Customers rave about the green curry and stir-fried noodles, highlighting the perfect harmony of rich flavors and quality.
Guests appreciate the cozy atmosphere and attentive service, enhancing the dining experience. Whether you're savoring the delicate Gai Lan or the comforting Pineapple Fried Rice, Birdseye Kitchen promises a delightful journey for your taste buds, focusing on quality over quantity without compromising on flavor.
Food - Starters
Summer Rolls
organic vegetables, tofu and cilantro, mint, peanut sauce, plum sauce. 2pcs. GF V Sub Shrimp or Chicken or Pork 2
Fried Imperial Rolls Pork
taro, mung bean thread noodles, vegetables, pork w/plum sauce. 4 pcs. gluten-free
Fried Imperial Rolls Veg
taro, mung bean thread noodles, vegetables w/plum sauce. 4 pcs. gluten-free
Calamari
serrano chilis, cilantro. GF
Crispy Sesame Shrimp
served w/ plum sauce. 6pcs. gluten-free
House Salad
lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and egg, peanut sauce. GF V
Chicken Wings
caramelized garlic fish sauce. Gluten-free
Grilled Pork Cheeks
w/bang-bang sauce, cucumber relish. GF
Grilled Lao Sausage
w/bang-bang sauce, sticky rice. GF
Grilled Satay
Chicken or Beef w/peanut sauce. add lettuce/herbs, rice noodles, cherry tomatoes, house dressing 5 GF
Fried Tofu Three Flavors
w/ tamarind birdseye chili sauce
Fried Egg Salad
Wild Shrimp Plaa
galanga coconut cream, lime, makrut, herbs. GF
Fried Eggplant
peanuts, onions, ginger, soy sauce.
Fried Grass Feed Beef Jerky
w/ sticky rice, bang-bang sauce, tomato jaeow. [GF]
Bahn Mi Pork
Bahn Mi
Food - Sandwich
Food - Soups
Tom Kah
coconut galanga root broth, lemongrass, mushrooms. GF
Tom Yum
lemongrass lime broth, mushrooms. GF
Tom Saep
grass-fed bone broth and beef, lime, tomatoes, mushrooms, rice powder. Sub CHICKEN or SHRIMP [GF]
Beef Pho
grass-fed bone broth and flank, rare eye of round, thin rice noodles, scallions, cilantro. GF
Chicken Pho
organic bone broth, free-range chicken, thin rice noodles, scallions, cilantro. GF
Veg Only Pho
Veg Pho W/ Tofu
organic vegan broth, thin rice noodles, tofu, vegetables, scallions, cilantro. GF
Veg Pho W/ Soft Tofu
House Noodle Soup
organic bone broth, free-range chicken, hand-cut gluten-free noodles, scallions, cilantro. available vegan. GF
Chicken Broth Only
Beef Broth Only
Veg Broth Only
Beef Noodle Soup
organic bone broth, tomatoes, bamboo, rice vermicelli, herbs. Available vegan. [GF]
Food - Noodle Soups
Food - Noodle Bowls
Rice Vermicelli Bowl
Choice of grilled pork cheeks or free-range chicken or tofu or beef or wild shrimp 2 Fried imperial roll, lettuce, fresh herbs, crushed peanuts, citrus vinaigrette.
Wild Shrimp Curry
red coconut curry, bamboo, rice vermicelli, cabbage, carrots, bean sprouts. Sub WILD SALMON or TOFU. [GF]
Curry Noodles
coconut curry broth, chicken, rice vermicelli, onions, bean sprouts, potatoes, carrots, cabbage, mint and cilantro. Sub tofu. Sub wild shrimp 2 GF
Egg Drop Curry Mii Kati
red coconut curry, wild shrimp, minced pork, rice noodles, herbs. Sub TOFU. [GF]
SUKIYAKI GLASS NOODLE SOUP
grass-fed bone broth, wild shrimp, baby squid, egg drop, bok choy, napa cabbage, mushrooms, mung bean noodles, sesame, peanuts. Available VEGAN. [GF]
Red Curry
eggplant, bamboo shoots, bell pepper, Thai basil. GF
Green Curry
eggplant, bamboo shoots, bell pepper, peas, carrots, Thai basil. GF
Panang Curry
makrut lime leaves, bell pepper, green beans, Thai basil. GF
Yellow Curry
onions, bell pepper, carrots, potatoes. GF
Mussamun Curry
tender beef, peanuts, onions, bell pepper, carrots, potatoes. GF
Pineapple Red Curry
bell pepper, Thai basil, organic cherry tomatoes. GF
Food - Curries
Food - Plates to share
Beef Namtok
flat iron, roasted rice powder, lemongrass, onions, herbs, lime dressing. SALAD OPTION AVAIL.[GF] Sub MUSHROOMS[V] (wood ear and grilled organic trumpet)
Mushroom Namtok
organic trumpet and wood ear mushrooms, roasted rice powder, lemongrass, herbs, lime dressing. GF V
Laap
Organic chicken, shallots, roasted rice powder, mint, galangal lime dressing, lettuce, cilantro, rau-ram. GF
Green Papaya Salad
smashed w/ green beans, cherry tomatoes. Avail. Lao style w/ unfiltered fish sauce, rice vermicelli, crispy pork rinds. 3 [GF] Sub SMASHED CUCUMBERS
Glass Noodle Salad
mung thread bean noodles, wild shrimp, Vietnamese mortadella, shallots, celery, ginger, cilantro. GF avail. vegan V
Roast Duck Three Flavors
Crispy roasted half duck w/ tamarind birdseye chili sauce, steamed baby bok choy. Served w/ jasmine rice.
FRIED CRISPY WILD PRAWNS
jaeow bong birdseye chili honey, makrut. GF
Crispy Rice Salad
tossed w/ ginger, makrut lime leaves, roasted Spanish peanuts, red onions, scallions, mint and cilantro. Served w/ lettuce. GF
Pork Cheeks Sadoong
shallots, roasted rice powder, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, Thai basil. GF
VIETNAMESE CABBAGE SLAW
pulled chicken, fried shallots, herbs, peanuts.[GF] Sub TOFU. Sub WILD SHRIMP 3
Grassfed Steak Salad
flat iron, cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, herbs. [GF]
Bun Xeo
crispy tumeric crepe, wild shrimp, pork, bean sprouts, scallions, lettuce/herbs. available vegan.
Wild Fish Salad
w/ lettuce and pineapple anchovy sauce, tossed w/ ginger, green beans, rice cracker, onions, Spanish peanuts, herbs. [GF]
Mok Paa Will Fish In Banana Leaf
steamed w/ lemongrass, onion, herbs. Served w/ sticky rice. [GF]
Cashew
onions, carrots, zucchini, eggplant, cabbage, bell pepper. [GFO]
Gai Lan
Chinese broccoli, garlic, birdseye chili. avail GF
Garlic
onions, zucchini, cabbage, green beans. [GFO]
Ginger
onions, wood ear mushrooms, organic carrots, cabbage, bok choy, zucchini, celery and scallions. avail GF
Thai Basil
onions, green beans, bell pepper, Thai basil. avail. GF (add fried egg 3)
Food - Stir fry
Food - Wok / Fried
Crab Fried Rice
Basil Fried Rice
onions, birdseye chili garlic, bell pepper, Thai basil. avail. GF
Pineapple Fried Rice
onions, pineapple, organic cashews (avail. w/curry powder) avail. GF
House Fried Rice
onions, garlic, organic egg, tomatoes and scallions. avail GF
Chow Fun (Lahd Na)
Chinese broccoli, broccoli
Glass Noodles
onions, carrots, celery, broccoli, pea tips, cabbage, bok choy. avail. GF Add Lao sukiyaki sauce 1
Wok Noodles
egg, lettuce, scallions, bean sprout. avail. GF
Phad See Ewe
Chinese broccoli, egg and broccoli. avail. GF
Phad Thai
tamarind, egg, bean sprouts, scallions, crushed peanuts. GF
Drunken Noodles
onions, bell, bean sprouts, Thai basil. avail. GF
KHAO MUN GAI
ginger scallion fried rice, organic chicken w/ Thai ponzu.
Chow Mein
egg noodles, onions, carrots, cabbage, celery, broccoli, bok choy.
Praram
steamed organic broccoli, crispy organic tofu, peanut sauce. GF
Peanut Sauce
White Jasmine Rice
Sticky Rice
Organic Brown Rice
Garlic Fried Green Beans
Wok-Tossed Cabbage
GF
Bang-Bang Sauce
Plum Sauce
Fried Egg
Steamed Vegetables
Plain Noodles
Chili Oil
Lao Sukiyaki Sauce
Khao Mun Gai Ginger Sauce
Avocado
Fried Roti
French Fries
Food - Sides
Food - Dessert
Vegan Coconut Ice Cream
V GF
Mango W/ Sticky Rice (Seasonal)
V GF
Mini Coconut Pancakes
Fried Roti With Condensed Milk
Summer Rolls
organic vegetables, tofu and cilantro, mint, peanut sauce, plum sauce. 2pcs. GF V Sub Shrimp or Chicken or Pork 2
Fried Imperial Rolls Pork
taro, mung bean thread noodles, vegetables, pork w/plum sauce. 4 pcs. gluten-free
Fried Imperial Rolls Veg
taro, mung bean thread noodles, vegetables w/plum sauce. 4 pcs. gluten-free
Calamari
serrano chilis, cilantro. GF
Crispy Sesame Shrimp
served w/ plum sauce. 6pcs. gluten-free
House Salad
lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and egg, peanut sauce. GF V
Chicken Wings
caramelized garlic fish sauce. Gluten-free
Grilled Pork Cheeks
w/bang-bang sauce, cucumber relish. GF
Grilled Lao Sausage
w/bang-bang sauce, sticky rice. GF
Grilled Satay
Chicken or Beef w/peanut sauce. add lettuce/herbs, rice noodles, cherry tomatoes, house dressing 5 GF
Fried Tofu Three Flavors
w/ tamarind birdseye chili sauce
Fried Egg Salad
Wild Shrimp Plaa
galanga coconut cream, lime, makrut, herbs. GF
Fried Eggplant
peanuts, onions, ginger, soy sauce.
Fried Grass Feed Beef Jerky
w/ sticky rice, bang-bang sauce, tomato jaeow. [GF]
Starters
Sandwich
Bahn Mi Pork
Bahn Mi
Tom Kah
coconut galanga root broth, lemongrass, mushrooms. GF
Tom Yum
lemongrass lime broth, mushrooms. GF
Tom Saep
grass-fed bone broth and beef, lime, tomatoes, mushrooms, rice powder. Sub CHICKEN or SHRIMP [GF]
Soups
Noodle Soups
Beef Pho
grass-fed bone broth and flank, rare eye of round, thin rice noodles, scallions, cilantro. GF
Chicken Pho
organic bone broth, free-range chicken, thin rice noodles, scallions, cilantro. GF
Veg Only Pho
Veg Pho W/ Tofu
organic vegan broth, thin rice noodles, tofu, vegetables, scallions, cilantro. GF
Veg Pho W/ Soft Tofu
House Noodle Soup
organic bone broth, free-range chicken, hand-cut gluten-free noodles, scallions, cilantro. available vegan. GF
Chicken Broth Only
Beef Broth Only
Veg Broth Only
Beef Noodle Soup
organic bone broth, tomatoes, bamboo, rice vermicelli, herbs. Available vegan. [GF]
Rice Vermicelli Bowl
Choice of grilled pork cheeks or free-range chicken or tofu or beef or wild shrimp 2 Fried imperial roll, lettuce, fresh herbs, crushed peanuts, citrus vinaigrette.
Wild Shrimp Curry
red coconut curry, bamboo, rice vermicelli, cabbage, carrots, bean sprouts. Sub WILD SALMON or TOFU. [GF]
Curry Noodles
coconut curry broth, chicken, rice vermicelli, onions, bean sprouts, potatoes, carrots, cabbage, mint and cilantro. Sub tofu. Sub wild shrimp 2 GF
Egg Drop Curry Mii Kati
red coconut curry, wild shrimp, minced pork, rice noodles, herbs. Sub TOFU. [GF]
SUKIYAKI GLASS NOODLE SOUP
grass-fed bone broth, wild shrimp, baby squid, egg drop, bok choy, napa cabbage, mushrooms, mung bean noodles, sesame, peanuts. Available VEGAN. [GF]
Noodle Bowls
Curries
Red Curry
eggplant, bamboo shoots, bell pepper, Thai basil. GF
Green Curry
eggplant, bamboo shoots, bell pepper, peas, carrots, Thai basil. GF
Panang Curry
makrut lime leaves, bell pepper, green beans, Thai basil. GF
Yellow Curry
onions, bell pepper, carrots, potatoes. GF
Mussamun Curry
tender beef, peanuts, onions, bell pepper, carrots, potatoes. GF
Pineapple Red Curry
bell pepper, Thai basil, organic cherry tomatoes. GF
Beef Namtok
flat iron, roasted rice powder, lemongrass, onions, herbs, lime dressing. SALAD OPTION AVAIL.[GF] Sub MUSHROOMS[V] (wood ear and grilled organic trumpet)
Mushroom Namtok
organic trumpet and wood ear mushrooms, roasted rice powder, lemongrass, herbs, lime dressing. GF V
Laap
Organic chicken, shallots, roasted rice powder, mint, galangal lime dressing, lettuce, cilantro, rau-ram. GF
Green Papaya Salad
smashed w/ green beans, cherry tomatoes. Avail. Lao style w/ unfiltered fish sauce, rice vermicelli, crispy pork rinds. 3 [GF] Sub SMASHED CUCUMBERS
Glass Noodle Salad
mung thread bean noodles, wild shrimp, Vietnamese mortadella, shallots, celery, ginger, cilantro. GF avail. vegan V
Roast Duck Three Flavors
Crispy roasted half duck w/ tamarind birdseye chili sauce, steamed baby bok choy. Served w/ jasmine rice.
FRIED CRISPY WILD PRAWNS
jaeow bong birdseye chili honey, makrut. GF
Crispy Rice Salad
tossed w/ ginger, makrut lime leaves, roasted Spanish peanuts, red onions, scallions, mint and cilantro. Served w/ lettuce. GF
Pork Cheeks Sadoong
shallots, roasted rice powder, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, Thai basil. GF
VIETNAMESE CABBAGE SLAW
pulled chicken, fried shallots, herbs, peanuts.[GF] Sub TOFU. Sub WILD SHRIMP 3
Grassfed Steak Salad
flat iron, cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, herbs. [GF]
Bun Xeo
crispy tumeric crepe, wild shrimp, pork, bean sprouts, scallions, lettuce/herbs. available vegan.
Wild Fish Salad
w/ lettuce and pineapple anchovy sauce, tossed w/ ginger, green beans, rice cracker, onions, Spanish peanuts, herbs. [GF]
Mok Paa Will Fish In Banana Leaf
steamed w/ lemongrass, onion, herbs. Served w/ sticky rice. [GF]
Plates to share
Stir fry
Cashew
onions, carrots, zucchini, eggplant, cabbage, bell pepper. [GFO]
Gai Lan
Chinese broccoli, garlic, birdseye chili. avail GF
Garlic
onions, zucchini, cabbage, green beans. [GFO]
Ginger
onions, wood ear mushrooms, organic carrots, cabbage, bok choy, zucchini, celery and scallions. avail GF
Thai Basil
onions, green beans, bell pepper, Thai basil. avail. GF (add fried egg 3)
Crab Fried Rice
Basil Fried Rice
onions, birdseye chili garlic, bell pepper, Thai basil. avail. GF
Pineapple Fried Rice
onions, pineapple, organic cashews (avail. w/curry powder) avail. GF
House Fried Rice
onions, garlic, organic egg, tomatoes and scallions. avail GF
Chow Fun (Lahd Na)
Chinese broccoli, broccoli
Glass Noodles
onions, carrots, celery, broccoli, pea tips, cabbage, bok choy. avail. GF Add Lao sukiyaki sauce 1
Wok Noodles
egg, lettuce, scallions, bean sprout. avail. GF
Phad See Ewe
Chinese broccoli, egg and broccoli. avail. GF
Phad Thai
tamarind, egg, bean sprouts, scallions, crushed peanuts. GF
Drunken Noodles
onions, bell, bean sprouts, Thai basil. avail. GF
KHAO MUN GAI
ginger scallion fried rice, organic chicken w/ Thai ponzu.
Chow Mein
egg noodles, onions, carrots, cabbage, celery, broccoli, bok choy.
Wok / Fried
Sides
Praram
steamed organic broccoli, crispy organic tofu, peanut sauce. GF
Peanut Sauce
White Jasmine Rice
Sticky Rice
Organic Brown Rice
Garlic Fried Green Beans
Wok-Tossed Cabbage
GF
Bang-Bang Sauce
Plum Sauce
Fried Egg
Steamed Vegetables
Plain Noodles
Chili Oil
Lao Sukiyaki Sauce
Khao Mun Gai Ginger Sauce
Avocado
Fried Roti
French Fries
Vegan Coconut Ice Cream
V GF
Mango W/ Sticky Rice (Seasonal)
V GF
Mini Coconut Pancakes
Fried Roti With Condensed Milk
Dessert
Drinks - Coffee/Tea
Thai Iced Tea
organic A2 milk (sub organic oat milk 1)
Thai Iced Coffee
organic A2 milk
Organic Hot Tea
Organic Iced Tea
black tea (unsweetened)
Organic Chai
sweetened A2 milk. Served hot or iced. (sub organic oat milk 1) Add boba 1
Organic Milk Tea
sweetened organic A2 milk. Served hot or iced. Choose black tea or taro tea or organic Earl Grey tea. (add boba 1, sub organic oat milk 1)
Hot Water
Organic Matcha
sweetened A2 milk. Served hot or iced. (Sub organic oat milk 1)
Organic Hojicha Green Tea
sweetened A2 milk, served hot or iced. (sub organic oat milk 1)
Organic Dark Chocolate
lightly sweet A2 milk. Served hot or iced. (sub organic oat milk 1)
Topo Chico Sparkling
Topo Chico Large
Organic Hibiscus Lemonade
Organic Coconut Water
Mexican Coke
Diet Coke
Bambucha Kombucha
mango masala, hibiscus rose, guava, blueberry tart or Thai ginger
7-Up
Acqua Panna Still 750ml
Preston's Organic Ginger Beer
Ginger Beer Prickly Pear Hibiscus
Drinks - Drinks
Coffee/Tea
Thai Iced Tea
organic A2 milk (sub organic oat milk 1)
Thai Iced Coffee
organic A2 milk
Organic Hot Tea
Organic Iced Tea
black tea (unsweetened)
Organic Chai
sweetened A2 milk. Served hot or iced. (sub organic oat milk 1) Add boba 1
Organic Milk Tea
sweetened organic A2 milk. Served hot or iced. Choose black tea or taro tea or organic Earl Grey tea. (add boba 1, sub organic oat milk 1)
Hot Water
Organic Matcha
sweetened A2 milk. Served hot or iced. (Sub organic oat milk 1)
Organic Hojicha Green Tea
sweetened A2 milk, served hot or iced. (sub organic oat milk 1)
Organic Dark Chocolate
lightly sweet A2 milk. Served hot or iced. (sub organic oat milk 1)
Topo Chico Sparkling
Topo Chico Large
Organic Hibiscus Lemonade
Organic Coconut Water
Mexican Coke
Diet Coke
Bambucha Kombucha
mango masala, hibiscus rose, guava, blueberry tart or Thai ginger
7-Up
Acqua Panna Still 750ml
Preston's Organic Ginger Beer
Ginger Beer Prickly Pear Hibiscus
Drinks
Beer Menu - Bottled Beer
Beer Lao (12oz Btl)
Duckfoot Kook Slams IPA
Modern Times Fruit Lands
Ration Ale Mexican Lager (N/A Beer)
Ration Ale Hazy (N/A Beer)
Ration Ale West Coast IPA (N/A Beer)
Ration Ale Kolsch
Beer Lao (16oz Can)
Beer Lao (22oz Btl)
Chang Beer (12 Oz Bottle)
Boochcraft
Juneshine
The Long Drink Traditional
Gin, grapefruit & juniper berry soda 12oz 5.5%
Yoint
Beer Menu - Kombucha/Ciders/Other
Bottled Beer
Beer Lao (12oz Btl)
Duckfoot Kook Slams IPA
Modern Times Fruit Lands
Ration Ale Mexican Lager (N/A Beer)
Ration Ale Hazy (N/A Beer)
Ration Ale West Coast IPA (N/A Beer)
Ration Ale Kolsch
Beer Lao (16oz Can)
Beer Lao (22oz Btl)
Chang Beer (12 Oz Bottle)
Boochcraft
Juneshine
The Long Drink Traditional
Gin, grapefruit & juniper berry soda 12oz 5.5%