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    Roost and Roast

    855 El Camino Real #161

    Palo Alto, CA 94301


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    Rice Bowls
    Salad Bowls
    Crispy Hat Yai Chicken Sets
    Crispy Hat Yai Chicken A La Carte
    Wok Tossed Classics
    Small Bites & Salads
    Beverages
    Utensils
    Gluten Free Menu
    Vegetarian/Vegan Menu

    Featured Items

    • Gai Yang BBQ Chicken & Rice

      Thai style BBQ boneless chicken thighs marinated for 24 hours in soy, garlic, chilies, and spices served over rice with a side of pickled carrots and daikon, cucumbers, and topped with crispy shallots and a choice of sauce on the side.

      $16.95
    • Chicken Pad Thai Noodles

      Classic stir-fried rice noodles with chicken, eggs, tofu, onions, scallions, raw bean sprouts, and a lime wedge, and topped with Thai chili flakes and peanuts.

      $17.50
    • Popcorn Chicken

      Crispy pieces of boneless chicken thighs tossed in a mild white pepper seasoning blend, and topped with crispy shallots, and a choice of sauce on the side.

      $12.95

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    Rice Bowls

    • Gai Yang BBQ Chicken & Rice

      Thai style BBQ boneless chicken thighs marinated for 24 hours in soy, garlic, chilies, and spices served over rice with a side of pickled carrots and daikon, cucumbers, and topped with crispy shallots and a choice of sauce on the side.

      $16.95
    • Grilled Lemongrass Chicken & Rice

      GF. Grilled boneless chicken thighs marinated in lemongrass and coconut milk served over rice with a side of pickled carrots and daikon, cucumbers, and topped with crispy shallots and a choice of sauce on the side.

      $16.95
    • Thai Pop (popcorn) Chicken & Rice

      Crispy popcorn chicken served over rice with a side of pickled carrots and daikon, cucumbers, and topped with crispy shallots and a choice of sauce on the side.

      $16.95
    • Roasted Cauliflower & Rice

      GF, Vegan. Roasted cauliflower tossed in our paprika house blend of spices served over rice with a side of pickled carrots and daikon, cucumbers, and topped with crispy shallots and a choice of sauce on the side.

      $16.95
    • Fried Tofu & Rice

      GF. Vegan. Fried tofu tossed in our house made lemongrass chili sauce served over rice with a side of pickled carrots and daikon, cucumbers, and topped with crispy shallots and a choice of sauce on the side.

      $16.95

    Salad Bowls

    • Gai Yang BBQ Chicken & Salad

      Thai style BBQ boneless chicken thighs marinated for 24 hours in soy, garlic, chilies, and spices served over spring mix blend with a side of cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, pickled carrots and daikon, and topped with crispy shallots and a choice of dressing on the side.

      $16.95
    • Grilled Lemongrass Chicken & Salad

      GF. Grilled boneless chicken thighs marinated in lemongrass and coconut milk served over spring mix blend with a side of pickled carrots and daikon, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and topped with crispy shallots and a choice of dressing on the side.

      $16.95
    • Thai Pop (popcorn) Chicken & Salad

      Crispy popcorn chicken served over spring mix blend with a side of cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, pickled carrots and daikon, and topped with crispy shallots and a choice of dressing on the side.

      $16.95
    • Roasted Cauliflower & Salad

      GF. Vegan. Roasted cauliflower tossed in our paprika house blend of spices served over spring mix blend with a side of pickled carrots and daikon, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and topped with crispy shallots and a choice of dressing on the side.

      $16.95
    • Fried Tofu & Salad

      GF. Vegan. Fried tofu tossed in our house made lemongrass chili sauce served over spring mix blend with a side of pickled carrots and daikon, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and topped with crispy shallots and a choice of dressing on the side.

      $16.95

    Crispy Hat Yai Chicken Sets

    • 3 pc Hat Yai Chicken & Rice

      3 pc crispy bone-in Hat Yai fried chicken served over rice with a side of pickled carrots and daikon, cucumbers, and topped with crispy shallots and a choice of sauce on the side.

      $16.95
    • 2 pc Hat Yai Chicken with Papaya Salad and Roti

      2 pc crispy bone-in Hat Yai fried chicken served with a side of papaya salad, 1 pc roti, pickled carrots and daikon, cucumbers, and topped with crispy shallots and a choice of sauce on the side.

      $18.95
    • 2 pc Hat Yai Chicken & Rice with Roti and Massamam Curry

      2 pc crispy bone-in Hat Yai fried chicken served over rice with a side of 1 pc roti, massaman curry, pickled carrots and daikon, cucumbers, and topped with crispy shallots, and a choice of sauce on the side.

      $18.95

    Crispy Hat Yai Chicken A La Carte

    • 8 pc Hat Yai Drum and Thigh

      8 pc crispy bone-in Hat Yai fried chicken, and 4 sauces on the side.

      $23.00
    • 12 pc Hat Yai Drum and Thigh

      12 pc crispy bone-in Hat Yai fried chicken, and 6 sauces on the side.

      $31.50
    • 16 pc Hat Yai Drum and Thigh

      16 pc crispy bone-in Hat Yai fried chicken, and 8 sauces on the side.

      $40.95

    Wok Tossed Classics

    • Shrimp Pad Thai Noodles

      Classic stir-fried rice noodles with shrimp, eggs, tofu, onions, scallions, raw bean sprouts, and a lime wedge, and topped with Thai chili flakes and peanuts.

      $18.50
    • Chicken Pad Thai Noodles

      Classic stir-fried rice noodles with chicken, eggs, tofu, onions, scallions, raw bean sprouts, and a lime wedge, and topped with Thai chili flakes and peanuts.

      $17.50
    • Vegetarian Pad Thai Noodles

      Vegetarian. Classic stir-fried rice noodles with tofu, eggs, onions, scallions, raw bean sprouts, and a lime wedge, and topped with Thai chili flakes and peanuts.

      $17.50
    • Shrimp Pineapple Fried Rice

      Pineapple fried rice with shrimp, eggs, onions, and garlic and topped with scallions. *contains fish sauce*

      $18.50
    • Chicken Pineapple Fried Rice

      Pineapple fried rice with sliced chicken breast, eggs, onions, and garlic and topped with scallions. *contains fish sauce*

      $17.50
    • Vegetarian Pineapple Fried Rice

      Vegetarian. Pineapple fried rice served with tofu, eggs, onions, and garlic and topped with scallions.

      $17.50
    • Shrimp Spicy Basil Fried Rice

      Thai basil fried with shrimp, bell peppers, eggs, onions, Thai chilies, and garlic and topped with scallions.

      $18.50
    • Chicken Spicy Basil Fried Rice

      Thai basil fried rice with sliced chicken breast chicken, bell peppers, eggs, onions, Thai chilies, and garlic and topped with scallions.

      $17.50
    • Vegetarian Spicy Basil Fried Rice

      Vegetarian. Thai basil fried rice served with tofu, bell peppers, eggs, onions, Thai chilies, and garlic and topped with scallions.

      $17.50
    • Pork Pad Kra Pow Rice

      Ground pork stir fried with Thai basil, bell peppers, and garlic-chili served over rice with a side of cucumbers, and topped with a fried egg.

      $16.50
    • Chicken Pad Kra Pow Rice

      Sliced chicken breast stir fried with Thai basil, bell peppers, and garlic-chili served over rice with a side of cucumbers, and topped with a fried egg.

      $16.50
    • Vegetarian Pad Kra Pow Rice

      Vegetarian. Tofu stir stir fried with Thai basil, bell peppers, and garlic-chili served over rice with a side of cucumbers, and topped with a fried egg.

      $16.50

    Small Bites & Salads

    • Popcorn Chicken

      Crispy pieces of boneless chicken thighs tossed in a mild white pepper seasoning blend, and topped with crispy shallots, and a choice of sauce on the side.

      $12.95
    • Papaya Salad (full)

      GF. Shredded green papaya, carrots, tomatoes, and garlic, and all tossed in our house made palm sugar vinaigrette, and topped with Thai chilies, peanuts, and cilantro. Small serving.

      $14.00
    • Chili Cucumber Salad

      Vegan. Persian cucumbers, cilantro, chilies and garlic, and all tossed in our house made chili-soy vinaigrette.

      $12.00
    • Roti & Curry (3 pc)

      3 pc roti with a side of massaman curry dipping sauce.

      $12.00
    • Crispy Spring Rolls

      Vegan. 3 pc crispy springs rolls filled with vegetables and and vermicelli noodles served with a choice of sauce on the side and a side salad.

      $9.00
    • Papaya Salad (side)

      GF. Shredded green papaya, carrots, tomatoes, and garlic, and all tossed in our house made palm sugar vinaigrette, and topped with Thai chilies, peanuts, and cilantro. Small serving.

      $7.00
    • Jasmine Rice (side)

      GF, Vegan. Jasmine rice.

      $4.00

    Beverages

    • Thai Iced Tea

      House brewed Thai Iced Tea

      $5.25
    • Pomegranate Lemonade

      House made pomegranate lemonade

      $5.25
    • Mango Lemonade

      House made mango lemonade

      $5.25
    • Assorted Can Soda and Sparking Water

      Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, and LaCroix

      $2.50
    • Bottled Water

      $2.50

    Utensils

    • Fork

    • Napkin

    • Spoon

    • Knife

    • Chopsticks

    Gluten Free Menu

    • Grilled Lemongrass Chicken & Rice

      GF. Grilled boneless chicken thighs marinated in lemongrass and coconut milk served over rice with a side of pickled carrots and daikon, cucumbers, and topped with crispy shallots and a choice of sauce on the side.

      $16.95
    • Grilled Lemongrass Chicken & Salad

      GF. Grilled boneless chicken thighs marinated in lemongrass and coconut milk served over spring mix blend with a side of pickled carrots and daikon, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and topped with crispy shallots and a choice of dressing on the side.

      $16.95
    • Roasted Cauliflower & Rice

      GF, Vegan. Roasted cauliflower tossed in our paprika house blend of spices served over rice with a side of pickled carrots and daikon, cucumbers, and topped with crispy shallots and a choice of sauce on the side.

      $16.95
    • Roasted Cauliflower & Salad

      GF. Vegan. Roasted cauliflower tossed in our paprika house blend of spices served over spring mix blend with a side of pickled carrots and daikon, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and topped with crispy shallots and a choice of dressing on the side.

      $16.95
    • Fried Tofu & Rice

      GF. Vegan. Fried tofu tossed in our house made lemongrass chili sauce served over rice with a side of pickled carrots and daikon, cucumbers, and topped with crispy shallots and a choice of sauce on the side.

      $16.95
    • Fried Tofu & Salad

      GF. Vegan. Fried tofu tossed in our house made lemongrass chili sauce served over spring mix blend with a side of pickled carrots and daikon, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and topped with crispy shallots and a choice of dressing on the side.

      $16.95
    • Papaya Salad (full)

      GF. Shredded green papaya, carrots, tomatoes, and garlic, and all tossed in our house made palm sugar vinaigrette, and topped with Thai chilies, peanuts, and cilantro. Small serving.

      $14.00
    • Papaya Salad (side)

      GF. Shredded green papaya, carrots, tomatoes, and garlic, and all tossed in our house made palm sugar vinaigrette, and topped with Thai chilies, peanuts, and cilantro. Small serving.

      $7.00
    • Jasmine Rice (side)

      GF, Vegan. Jasmine rice.

      $4.00

    Vegetarian/Vegan Menu

    • Roasted Cauliflower & Rice

      GF, Vegan. Roasted cauliflower tossed in our paprika house blend of spices served over rice with a side of pickled carrots and daikon, cucumbers, and topped with crispy shallots and a choice of sauce on the side.

      $16.95
    • Roasted Cauliflower & Salad

      GF. Vegan. Roasted cauliflower tossed in our paprika house blend of spices served over spring mix blend with a side of pickled carrots and daikon, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and topped with crispy shallots and a choice of dressing on the side.

      $16.95
    • Fried Tofu & Rice

      GF. Vegan. Fried tofu tossed in our house made lemongrass chili sauce served over rice with a side of pickled carrots and daikon, cucumbers, and topped with crispy shallots and a choice of sauce on the side.

      $16.95
    • Fried Tofu & Salad

      GF. Vegan. Fried tofu tossed in our house made lemongrass chili sauce served over spring mix blend with a side of pickled carrots and daikon, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and topped with crispy shallots and a choice of dressing on the side.

      $16.95
    • Vegetarian Pad Thai Noodles

      Vegetarian. Classic stir-fried rice noodles with tofu, eggs, onions, scallions, raw bean sprouts, and a lime wedge, and topped with Thai chili flakes and peanuts.

      $17.50
    • Vegetarian Pineapple Fried Rice

      Vegetarian. Pineapple fried rice served with tofu, eggs, onions, and garlic and topped with scallions.

      $17.50
    • Vegetarian Spicy Basil Fried Rice

      Vegetarian. Thai basil fried rice served with tofu, bell peppers, eggs, onions, Thai chilies, and garlic and topped with scallions.

      $17.50
    • Vegetarian Pad Kra Pow Rice

      Vegetarian. Tofu stir stir fried with Thai basil, bell peppers, and garlic-chili served over rice with a side of cucumbers, and topped with a fried egg.

      $16.50
    • Chili Cucumber Salad

      Vegan. Persian cucumbers, cilantro, chilies and garlic, and all tossed in our house made chili-soy vinaigrette.

      $12.00
    • Crispy Spring Rolls

      Vegan. 3 pc crispy springs rolls filled with vegetables and and vermicelli noodles served with a choice of sauce on the side and a side salad.

      $9.00
    • Jasmine Rice (side)

      GF, Vegan. Jasmine rice.

      $4.00

    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Monday10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Tuesday10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Wednesday10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Thursday10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Friday10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Roast & Roast is a Thai-inspired chicken shop, serving southern Thai-style fried chicken alongside streetside favorites. We blend the rich flavors of Southeast Asia with our fresh, local California ingredients to serve a delightful Cali-Asian fusion cuisine. We are a made-to-order takeaway kitchen with online order ahead and self-service ordering available. Delivery through third-party partners available.

    Location

    855 El Camino Real #161, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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