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

US$8.00

Fried Imperial Rolls Veg

taro, mung bean thread noodles, vegetables w/plum sauce. 4 pcs. gluten-free

US$8.00

Calamari

serrano chilis, cilantro. GF

US$15.00

Crispy Sesame Shrimp

served w/ plum sauce. 6pcs. gluten-free

US$10.00

House Salad

lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and egg, peanut sauce. GF V

US$10.00

Chicken Wings

caramelized garlic fish sauce. Gluten-free

US$15.00

Grilled Pork Cheeks

w/bang-bang sauce, cucumber relish. GF

US$17.00

Grilled Lao Sausage

w/bang-bang sauce, sticky rice. GF

US$17.00

Grilled Satay

Chicken or Beef w/peanut sauce. add lettuce/herbs, rice noodles, cherry tomatoes, house dressing 5 GF

US$15.00

Fried Tofu Three Flavors

w/ tamarind birdseye chili sauce

US$10.00

Fried Egg Salad

US$12.00

Wild Shrimp Plaa

galanga coconut cream, lime, makrut, herbs. GF

US$17.00

Fried Eggplant

peanuts, onions, ginger, soy sauce.

US$12.00

Fried Grass Feed Beef Jerky

w/ sticky rice, bang-bang sauce, tomato jaeow. [GF]

US$17.00

Bahn Mi Pork

US$13.00

Bahn Mi

US$13.00

Food - Sandwich

Food - Soups

Tom Kah

coconut galanga root broth, lemongrass, mushrooms. GF

US$8.00

Tom Yum

lemongrass lime broth, mushrooms. GF

US$8.00

Tom Saep

grass-fed bone broth and beef, lime, tomatoes, mushrooms, rice powder. Sub CHICKEN or SHRIMP [GF]

US$8.00

Beef Pho

grass-fed bone broth and flank, rare eye of round, thin rice noodles, scallions, cilantro. GF

US$17.00

Chicken Pho

organic bone broth, free-range chicken, thin rice noodles, scallions, cilantro. GF

US$17.00

Veg Only Pho

US$17.00

Veg Pho W/ Tofu

organic vegan broth, thin rice noodles, tofu, vegetables, scallions, cilantro. GF

US$17.00

Veg Pho W/ Soft Tofu

US$17.00

House Noodle Soup

organic bone broth, free-range chicken, hand-cut gluten-free noodles, scallions, cilantro. available vegan. GF

Chicken Broth Only

US$8.00

Beef Broth Only

US$8.00

Veg Broth Only

US$8.00

Beef Noodle Soup

organic bone broth, tomatoes, bamboo, rice vermicelli, herbs. Available vegan. [GF]

US$17.00

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]

US$22.00

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]

US$22.00

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]

US$21.00

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)

US$21.00

Mushroom Namtok

organic trumpet and wood ear mushrooms, roasted rice powder, lemongrass, herbs, lime dressing. GF V

US$21.00

Laap

Organic chicken, shallots, roasted rice powder, mint, galangal lime dressing, lettuce, cilantro, rau-ram. GF

US$18.00

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

US$11.00

Glass Noodle Salad

mung thread bean noodles, wild shrimp, Vietnamese mortadella, shallots, celery, ginger, cilantro. GF avail. vegan V

US$18.00

Roast Duck Three Flavors

Crispy roasted half duck w/ tamarind birdseye chili sauce, steamed baby bok choy. Served w/ jasmine rice.

US$40.00

FRIED CRISPY WILD PRAWNS

jaeow bong birdseye chili honey, makrut. GF

US$21.00

Crispy Rice Salad

tossed w/ ginger, makrut lime leaves, roasted Spanish peanuts, red onions, scallions, mint and cilantro. Served w/ lettuce. GF

US$19.00

Pork Cheeks Sadoong

shallots, roasted rice powder, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, Thai basil. GF

US$18.00

VIETNAMESE CABBAGE SLAW

pulled chicken, fried shallots, herbs, peanuts.[GF] Sub TOFU. Sub WILD SHRIMP 3

US$13.00

Grassfed Steak Salad

flat iron, cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, herbs. [GF]

US$22.00

Bun Xeo

crispy tumeric crepe, wild shrimp, pork, bean sprouts, scallions, lettuce/herbs. available vegan.

US$16.00

Wild Fish Salad

w/ lettuce and pineapple anchovy sauce, tossed w/ ginger, green beans, rice cracker, onions, Spanish peanuts, herbs. [GF]

US$28.00

Mok Paa Will Fish In Banana Leaf

steamed w/ lemongrass, onion, herbs. Served w/ sticky rice. [GF]

US$26.00

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

US$21.00

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.

US$18.00

Chow Mein

egg noodles, onions, carrots, cabbage, celery, broccoli, bok choy.

Praram

steamed organic broccoli, crispy organic tofu, peanut sauce. GF

US$8.00

Peanut Sauce

US$2.00

White Jasmine Rice

US$4.00

Sticky Rice

US$4.00

Organic Brown Rice

US$5.00

Garlic Fried Green Beans

US$15.00

Wok-Tossed Cabbage

GF

US$15.00

Bang-Bang Sauce

US$1.00

Plum Sauce

US$1.00

Fried Egg

US$3.00

Steamed Vegetables

US$5.00

Plain Noodles

US$3.00

Chili Oil

US$13.00

Lao Sukiyaki Sauce

US$3.00

Khao Mun Gai Ginger Sauce

US$2.00

Avocado

US$3.00

Fried Roti

US$4.00

French Fries

US$4.00

Food - Sides

Food - Dessert

Vegan Coconut Ice Cream

V GF

US$7.00

Mango W/ Sticky Rice (Seasonal)

V GF

US$12.00

Mini Coconut Pancakes

US$8.00

Fried Roti With Condensed Milk

US$5.50

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

US$8.00

Fried Imperial Rolls Veg

taro, mung bean thread noodles, vegetables w/plum sauce. 4 pcs. gluten-free

US$8.00

Calamari

serrano chilis, cilantro. GF

US$15.00

Crispy Sesame Shrimp

served w/ plum sauce. 6pcs. gluten-free

US$10.00

House Salad

lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and egg, peanut sauce. GF V

US$10.00

Chicken Wings

caramelized garlic fish sauce. Gluten-free

US$15.00

Grilled Pork Cheeks

w/bang-bang sauce, cucumber relish. GF

US$17.00

Grilled Lao Sausage

w/bang-bang sauce, sticky rice. GF

US$17.00

Grilled Satay

Chicken or Beef w/peanut sauce. add lettuce/herbs, rice noodles, cherry tomatoes, house dressing 5 GF

US$15.00

Fried Tofu Three Flavors

w/ tamarind birdseye chili sauce

US$10.00

Fried Egg Salad

US$12.00

Wild Shrimp Plaa

galanga coconut cream, lime, makrut, herbs. GF

US$17.00

Fried Eggplant

peanuts, onions, ginger, soy sauce.

US$12.00

Fried Grass Feed Beef Jerky

w/ sticky rice, bang-bang sauce, tomato jaeow. [GF]

US$17.00

Starters

Sandwich

Bahn Mi Pork

US$13.00

Bahn Mi

US$13.00

Tom Kah

coconut galanga root broth, lemongrass, mushrooms. GF

US$8.00

Tom Yum

lemongrass lime broth, mushrooms. GF

US$8.00

Tom Saep

grass-fed bone broth and beef, lime, tomatoes, mushrooms, rice powder. Sub CHICKEN or SHRIMP [GF]

US$8.00

Soups

Noodle Soups

Beef Pho

grass-fed bone broth and flank, rare eye of round, thin rice noodles, scallions, cilantro. GF

US$17.00

Chicken Pho

organic bone broth, free-range chicken, thin rice noodles, scallions, cilantro. GF

US$17.00

Veg Only Pho

US$17.00

Veg Pho W/ Tofu

organic vegan broth, thin rice noodles, tofu, vegetables, scallions, cilantro. GF

US$17.00

Veg Pho W/ Soft Tofu

US$17.00

House Noodle Soup

organic bone broth, free-range chicken, hand-cut gluten-free noodles, scallions, cilantro. available vegan. GF

Chicken Broth Only

US$8.00

Beef Broth Only

US$8.00

Veg Broth Only

US$8.00

Beef Noodle Soup

organic bone broth, tomatoes, bamboo, rice vermicelli, herbs. Available vegan. [GF]

US$17.00

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]

US$22.00

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]

US$22.00

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]

US$21.00

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)

US$21.00

Mushroom Namtok

organic trumpet and wood ear mushrooms, roasted rice powder, lemongrass, herbs, lime dressing. GF V

US$21.00

Laap

Organic chicken, shallots, roasted rice powder, mint, galangal lime dressing, lettuce, cilantro, rau-ram. GF

US$18.00

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

US$11.00

Glass Noodle Salad

mung thread bean noodles, wild shrimp, Vietnamese mortadella, shallots, celery, ginger, cilantro. GF avail. vegan V

US$18.00

Roast Duck Three Flavors

Crispy roasted half duck w/ tamarind birdseye chili sauce, steamed baby bok choy. Served w/ jasmine rice.

US$40.00

FRIED CRISPY WILD PRAWNS

jaeow bong birdseye chili honey, makrut. GF

US$21.00

Crispy Rice Salad

tossed w/ ginger, makrut lime leaves, roasted Spanish peanuts, red onions, scallions, mint and cilantro. Served w/ lettuce. GF

US$19.00

Pork Cheeks Sadoong

shallots, roasted rice powder, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, Thai basil. GF

US$18.00

VIETNAMESE CABBAGE SLAW

pulled chicken, fried shallots, herbs, peanuts.[GF] Sub TOFU. Sub WILD SHRIMP 3

US$13.00

Grassfed Steak Salad

flat iron, cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, herbs. [GF]

US$22.00

Bun Xeo

crispy tumeric crepe, wild shrimp, pork, bean sprouts, scallions, lettuce/herbs. available vegan.

US$16.00

Wild Fish Salad

w/ lettuce and pineapple anchovy sauce, tossed w/ ginger, green beans, rice cracker, onions, Spanish peanuts, herbs. [GF]

US$28.00

Mok Paa Will Fish In Banana Leaf

steamed w/ lemongrass, onion, herbs. Served w/ sticky rice. [GF]

US$26.00

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

US$21.00

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.

US$18.00

Chow Mein

egg noodles, onions, carrots, cabbage, celery, broccoli, bok choy.

Wok / Fried

Sides

Praram

steamed organic broccoli, crispy organic tofu, peanut sauce. GF

US$8.00

Peanut Sauce

US$2.00

White Jasmine Rice

US$4.00

Sticky Rice

US$4.00

Organic Brown Rice

US$5.00

Garlic Fried Green Beans

US$15.00

Wok-Tossed Cabbage

GF

US$15.00

Bang-Bang Sauce

US$1.00

Plum Sauce

US$1.00

Fried Egg

US$3.00

Steamed Vegetables

US$5.00

Plain Noodles

US$3.00

Chili Oil

US$13.00

Lao Sukiyaki Sauce

US$3.00

Khao Mun Gai Ginger Sauce

US$2.00

Avocado

US$3.00

Fried Roti

US$4.00

French Fries

US$4.00

Vegan Coconut Ice Cream

V GF

US$7.00

Mango W/ Sticky Rice (Seasonal)

V GF

US$12.00

Mini Coconut Pancakes

US$8.00

Fried Roti With Condensed Milk

US$5.50

Dessert

Drinks - Coffee/Tea

Thai Iced Tea

organic A2 milk (sub organic oat milk 1)

US$6.50

Thai Iced Coffee

organic A2 milk

US$6.50

Organic Hot Tea

US$5.00

Organic Iced Tea

black tea (unsweetened)

US$5.50

Organic Chai

sweetened A2 milk. Served hot or iced. (sub organic oat milk 1) Add boba 1

US$7.00

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)

US$7.00

Hot Water

US$0.00

Organic Matcha

sweetened A2 milk. Served hot or iced. (Sub organic oat milk 1)

US$7.00

Organic Hojicha Green Tea

sweetened A2 milk, served hot or iced. (sub organic oat milk 1)

US$7.00

Organic Dark Chocolate

lightly sweet A2 milk. Served hot or iced. (sub organic oat milk 1)

US$7.00

Topo Chico Sparkling

US$4.00

Topo Chico Large

US$5.00

Organic Hibiscus Lemonade

US$5.50

Organic Coconut Water

US$5.50

Mexican Coke

US$4.50

Diet Coke

US$3.00

Bambucha Kombucha

mango masala, hibiscus rose, guava, blueberry tart or Thai ginger

US$6.00

7-Up

US$3.00

Acqua Panna Still 750ml

US$8.00

Preston's Organic Ginger Beer

US$5.00

Ginger Beer Prickly Pear Hibiscus

US$5.00

Drinks - Drinks

Coffee/Tea

Thai Iced Tea

organic A2 milk (sub organic oat milk 1)

US$6.50

Thai Iced Coffee

organic A2 milk

US$6.50

Organic Hot Tea

US$5.00

Organic Iced Tea

black tea (unsweetened)

US$5.50

Organic Chai

sweetened A2 milk. Served hot or iced. (sub organic oat milk 1) Add boba 1

US$7.00

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)

US$7.00

Hot Water

US$0.00

Organic Matcha

sweetened A2 milk. Served hot or iced. (Sub organic oat milk 1)

US$7.00

Organic Hojicha Green Tea

sweetened A2 milk, served hot or iced. (sub organic oat milk 1)

US$7.00

Organic Dark Chocolate

lightly sweet A2 milk. Served hot or iced. (sub organic oat milk 1)

US$7.00

Topo Chico Sparkling

US$4.00

Topo Chico Large

US$5.00

Organic Hibiscus Lemonade

US$5.50

Organic Coconut Water

US$5.50

Mexican Coke

US$4.50

Diet Coke

US$3.00

Bambucha Kombucha

mango masala, hibiscus rose, guava, blueberry tart or Thai ginger

US$6.00

7-Up

US$3.00

Acqua Panna Still 750ml

US$8.00

Preston's Organic Ginger Beer

US$5.00

Ginger Beer Prickly Pear Hibiscus

US$5.00

Drinks

Beer Menu - Bottled Beer

Beer Lao (12oz Btl)

US$6.00

Duckfoot Kook Slams IPA

US$8.50

Modern Times Fruit Lands

US$7.00

Ration Ale Mexican Lager (N/A Beer)

US$6.00

Ration Ale Hazy (N/A Beer)

US$6.00

Ration Ale West Coast IPA (N/A Beer)

US$6.00

Ration Ale Kolsch

US$6.00

Beer Lao (16oz Can)

US$8.00

Beer Lao (22oz Btl)

US$13.00

Chang Beer (12 Oz Bottle)

US$6.00

Boochcraft

US$8.00

Juneshine

US$8.00

The Long Drink Traditional

Gin, grapefruit & juniper berry soda 12oz 5.5%

US$8.00

Yoint

US$8.00

Beer Menu - Kombucha/Ciders/Other

Bottled Beer

Beer Lao (12oz Btl)

US$6.00

Duckfoot Kook Slams IPA

US$8.50

Modern Times Fruit Lands

US$7.00

Ration Ale Mexican Lager (N/A Beer)

US$6.00

Ration Ale Hazy (N/A Beer)

US$6.00

Ration Ale West Coast IPA (N/A Beer)

US$6.00

Ration Ale Kolsch

US$6.00

Beer Lao (16oz Can)

US$8.00

Beer Lao (22oz Btl)

US$13.00

Chang Beer (12 Oz Bottle)

US$6.00

Boochcraft

US$8.00

Juneshine

US$8.00

The Long Drink Traditional

Gin, grapefruit & juniper berry soda 12oz 5.5%

US$8.00

Yoint

US$8.00

Kombucha/Ciders/Other