Menu

Menu

At Thai One we are very proud of our authentic and Thai dishes which have been carefully crafted by Head Chef Usa and her team of highly experienced Bangkok-trained Thai chefs. The Chefs bring with them from Bangkok the bold flavours of this vibrant city by using the unique recipes and traditions they have obtained. We then use locally sourced produce to create dishes bursting with natural and beautiful flavours.

As Colchester’s original and longest established Thai restaurant, our team are pleased to share with you our deliciously diverse menu which has led to us becoming renowned for serving the most delicious traditional Thai cuisine in the town.

Vegetarian   Vegan   Medium Spice     Spicy

Starters

  • 1. Satay

    Succulent Thai style marinated chicken grilled & served on a skewer with specially prepared peanut sauce.

    £6.95

  • 2. Tod Mun Pla (Thai Fish Cakes)

    Thai fish cake, made with locally sourced fish and prawn kneaded with chili paste and herbs for an unforgettable juicy taste. Served with sweet chili sauce.

    £7.50

  • 3. Honey Chicken Wings

    Tender chicken wings cooked with a red honey sauce – garnished with sesame seeds for unrivaled texture and taste.

    £6.95

  • 4. Po Pia (Thai Spring Rolls)

    Our special recipe Thai-style spring rolls - vegetables fried and coated in a long crispy batter and served with plum sauce. 100% Vegan.

    £6.95

  • 5. King Prawn Tempura

    Deep fried king prawn in crispy, aromatic tempura batter served with sweet chilli sauce.

    £7.50
  • Chef Recommendation

    8. Thai 1 Gung Pao (Giant King Prawns)

    The true taste of Thailand (starter) – Giant king prawns, marinated in garlic pepper and butter then chargrilled, and served with our signature hot sour sauce.

    £12.95

Thai Soups

  • 10. Tom Yum Gung

    The most popular of all Thai soups – a combination of tender king prawns, lemon grass, lime juices, citrus leaves, chili and mushrooms for a flavour sensation.

    £8.50

  • 11. Tom Kha Guy

    Chicken soup dressed with coconut milk, lemongrass and galanga root for a hot, smooth and satisfying dish

    £7.50

Thai Salad

  • 13. Plaa Gung

    Succulent king prawns seasoned with lime juice, garlic dressing and tossed with lemon grass, spring onions, coriander leaves and Thai chili.

    £10.50

  • 14. Yum Neua

    Grilled steak seasoned with chilli, galanga root, lemon grass, lime juice and herbs – a Thai-style take on a Western classic.

    £9.50

  • 15a. Laab Guy

    A taste of North-Eastern Thai chicken, flavoured with Thai spices tossed in lemon juice and chilli.

    £10.50
Stir-Fry

Delicious

Stir Fry

Chicken Dishes

Pork Dishes

  • 24. Moo Gapau

    Pork slices fried with fresh chillies and sweet basil leaves

    £9.95

  • 25. Moo Pat Preaw Wahn

    Pork cooked with sweet and sour seasoning and sauce, served with fresh vegetables

    £9.95

Beef Dishes

  • 25a. Weeping Tiger

    Marinated sirloin steak, flame-grilled with a spicy sauce.

    £17.95

  • 26. Neua Nam Manhoi

    Stir-fried beef with oyster sauce, mushrooms and spring onions

    £9.95
  • Popular

    27. Neua Pat Gapua

    Stir-fried beef slices with fresh chillies and sweet basil leaves for an abundance of flavour

    £9.95

Duck Dishes

  • 32. Phed Yang

    Tender Roast Duck cooked Thai Style – served with sweet honey and zesty tamarind sauce

    £11.95

Seafood Dishes

  • 34. Plaa Tod Laad Prik

    Our finest fish expertly deep-fried and garnished with fresh sweet chilli sauce.

    £15.95

  • 35. Plaa Chu Chi

    Grilled, succulent salmon with Thai herbs, chili and coconut milk.

    £15.95

  • 37. Gung Pat Nam Prik Pow

    King prawn cooked in Thai sweet chili paste with onions and basil leaves.

    £13.95
  • Chef Recommendations

    38. Thai One Gung Pao

    The true taste of Thailand (main) – Giant king prawns, marinated in garlic pepper and butter then chargrilled, and served with our signature hot sour sauce.

    £23.95

  • 39. Gung Pat Med Mamuang

    Stir-fried juicy King Prawns with cashew nuts, herbs and vegetables.

    10.95
Curry, Rice & Noodles

Thai

Curries / Rice / Noodles

Thai Curries

  • 45. Gaeng Normai (Red Curry)

    Thai Red Curry – medium-spiced red curry made with red peppers, coconut milk and bamboo shoots with your choice of beef, chicken or pork.

    £10.50
  • Recommended

    46. Gaeng Khiew Wahn (Green Curry)

    Thailand's famous spicy green curry – packed with fresh basil leaves, aubergine, lemongrass and chilli with your choice of beef, chicken or pork.

    £10.50

  • 47. Gaeng Kharee (Yellow Curry)

    Thai Yellow Curry – a comforting milder curry with a rich yellow sauce made from lemongrass, garlic, cumin and cinnamon with fresh potatoes and your choice of beef, chicken or pork.

    £10.50

  • 31a. Gaeng Musaman

    A rich, mild Lamb Curry with a fusion of Thai and Indian flavours. Worldwide famous curry with Muslim origins.

    £11.95

  • 48. Paneng

    Choice of prawn, beef, chicken, or pork served in a rich coconut milk, Paneng gravy and fresh lemon grass.

    £12.95

  • 49. Gaeng Phed Yang

    Tender Roast Duck in a Thai, medium-spiced red curry sauce made from red peppers, coconut milk, bamboo shoots and Thai basil.

    £12.95

  • 50. Gaeng Masaman Neua

    A rich, mild Beef Curry with a fusion of Thai and Indian flavours. Worldwide famous curry with Muslim origins.

    £11.95

Rice Dishes

  • 55. Khow Suay

    Boiled Thai fragrant rice to perfectly compliment any dish.

    £3.95

  • 56. Khow Pat Guy

    Freshly cooked chicken mixed with seasoned rice.

    £6.95

  • 57. Khow Pat Kai

    Thai Rice fried with fresh, seasoned eggs and vegetables.

    £4.50

Noodle Dishes

  • 59. Pad Thai

    Special provincial Thai noodles with pork, egg, bean sprouts and crushed peanuts.

    £9.95

  • 60. Pad Si-ew

    Fried rice-noodles with chicken in soya sauce with vegetables and egg.

    £9.95

  • 61. Pat Lad Na

    Fried rice-noodles with prawns, mixed vegetables in thick peppered sauce.

    £10.95

  • 61a. Koh See Mee

    Japanese golden egg noodles stir-fried in soya sauces with vegetables and egg.

    £8.95
Vegetarian Vegan

Delicious

Vegetarian / Vegan Menu

Vegetarian Starters

  • 62. Pak Chup Pang Tod

    A selection of vegetables coated in light tempura batter and deep-fried served with plum sauce.

    £7.95
  • Recommended

    63. Po Pia (Thai Spring Rolls)

    Our special recipe Thai-style spring rolls – vegetables fried and coated in a long crispy batter and served with plum sauce.

    £6.95

Vegetable Dishes

  • 68. Pak Pat Raom

    Mixed vegetables stir-fried in oyster sauce.

    £8.50

  • 69. Pat Thai Jay

    Special provincial Thai noodles with egg, bean sprouts and crushed peanuts.

    £8.50

  • 70. Pat Pak Gapau

    Mixed vegetables stir-fried with fresh chillies and hot basil leaves.

    £8.50

  • 71. Koh Si Mee

    Japanese golden egg noodles stir-fried in soya sauces with vegetables and egg.

    £8.95

Vegan Menu

  • 62. Vegetable Tempura

    Vegetables coated in light tempura batter and deep fried – served with plum sauce. 100% Vegan.

    £7.95

  • 4. Po Pia

    Our special recipe Thai-Style spring rolls - vegetables fried and coated in a long crispy batter and served with plum sauce. 100% Vegan.

    £6.95
  • New Dish

    V2. Thai Corn Cakes

    Thai corn cakes, made with sweetcorn, chili paste, and herbs for an unforgettable juicy taste. Served with sweet chili sauce.

    £7.95

  • V46. Gaeng Kniew Wahn (Thai Green Curry)

    Thailand's famous spicy green curry made with This™ Chicken – packed with fresh basil leaves, aubergine, lemongrass, and chili. 100% Vegan.

    £10.50

  • V47. Gaeng Kharee (Thai Yellow Curry)

    Thai Yellow Curry made with Seitan Chicken – a comforting milder curry with a rich yellow sauce made from lemongrass, garlic, cumin, and cinnamon with fresh potatoes. 100% Vegan.

    £10.50

  • V59. Vegan Pad Thai

    Our signature vegan Pad Thai. Special provincial Thai noodles with mixed vegetables, bean sprouts, and crushed peanuts. 100% Vegan.

    £8.50

  • V27. Pat Gapua

    Vegan Beef like no other. Made delicately with chilli and basil leaves. A rich, complex sauce to savour. 100% Vegan.

    £9.50

  • V16. Pat Med Mamuang Himapan

    This™ Chicken and cashew nuts mixed with herbs and vegetables for a hearty and authentic thai experience. 100% Vegan.

    £9.50

  • 55. Know Suay (Plain Rice)

    Boiled Thai fragrant rice to perfectly compliment any dish. 100% Vegan.

    £3.95

  • 58a. Khow Khati (Coconut Rice)

    Thai style coconut rice with sweet, subtle notes. 100% Vegan.

    £4.95
Desserts

Tasty

Desserts / Drinks

Desserts

  • 72. Nan Banana

    Sliced banana cooked in sweet coconut milk.

    £5.50

  • Cornish Ice Cream

    Choose from strawberry, vanilla, and chocolate (price per scoop).

    £1.95

  • 74. Banana Fritter

    Tasty Banana fried in thin crispy batter - the perfect sweet treat to finish your meal with.

    £6.50