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    Star Anise Thai Cuisine

    8935 Towne Centre Dr. Suite 115

    San Diego, CA 92122


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    Utensils (Provided upon request only)
    Appetizer
    Broth
    Salad
    Stir-Fried
    Noodles
    Curry
    Fried Rice
    Specialties
    Sides
    Dessert

    Featured Items

    • Pad Thai

      Pan-fried thin rice noodle, egg, bean sprouts, tofu, chinese chives, and crush peanut
    • Pad See Ew

      Pan-fried wide rice noodles with sweet soy sauce, egg, and chinese broccoli
    • Yellow Curry

      Mild and velvety texture with potato, carrot, and onion

    Utensils (Provided upon request only)

    • Utensils

    Appetizer

    • All Star Platter

      Fresh rolls, Crispy Spring rolls (3), Cream cheese puff (3), Chicken Satay (3)
      $19.95
    • Chicken Satay (4)

      Grilled marinated chicken tender or skewers with peanut sauce and cucumber relish
      $13.95
    • Coconut Shrimp

      Served with assorted vegetables fritter and house special sauce
      $14.95
    • Cream Cheese Puff (5)

      Crisp-fried dumpling filled with cream cheese, water chestnut and scallions served with plum sauce
      $11.95
    • Crispy Spring Rolls (6)

      Golden fried rolls stuffed with vermicelli, black mushroom, and vegetables served with plum sauce
      $9.95
    • Crispy Tofu

      Served with tamarind sauce and crushed peanuts
      $9.95
    • Curry Puff (5)

      Golden fried puff pastry stuffed with chicken and curry-mashed potato served with cucumber vinaigrette
      $13.95
    • Fresh Roll Shrimp (2)

      Fresh rice paper wrapped with fresh vegetable, grilled shrimps, basil,and mint served with peanut sauce and plum sauce
      $8.95
    • Fresh Roll Shrimp (4)

      Fresh rice paper wrapped with fresh vegetable, grilled shrimps, basil,and mint served with peanut sauce and plum sauce
      $15.95
    • Fresh Roll Tofu (2)

      Fresh rice paper wrapped with fresh vegetable, seasoned tofu, basil,and mint served with peanut sauce and plum sauce
      $6.95
    • Fresh Roll Tofu (4)

      Fresh rice paper wrapped with fresh vegetable, seasoned tofu, basil,and mint served with peanut sauce and plum sauce
      $11.95
    • Fried Gyoza (6)

      Golden fried chicken and veggie gyoza served with house special sauce
      $9.95
    • Steamed Mussel

      Steamed black mussels in green curry broth and basil (served Medium Spicy unless request otherwise)
      $17.95
    • Sweet Chili Wings (5)

      Fried marinated chicken wings in Thai sweet chili sauce
      $13.95
    • Veggie Tempura

      Crisp-fried assorted vegetables served with sweet chili sauce
      $13.95

    Broth

    • Tom Yum

      Hot and sour soup infused with lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves, bell pepper, mushroom and onion
    • Tofu Noodle Soup

      Soft tofu, bean thread noodles, mushroom, and Napa cabbage in Thai style flavored clear broth
    • Tom Kha

      Light coconut broth with galangal, Napa cabbage, and mushroom
    • Ginger Seafood Soup

      Ginger gives a soothing aroma to this clear lemongrass broth with seafood, tomato, and onion

    Salad

    • Thai Salad

      Heart of romaine, iceberg lettuce, cucumber, tomato, egg, with peanut dressing and crispy wonton
      $10.95
    • Chicken Satay Salad

      Grilled marinated chicken tender on bed of mixed greens, tomato, cucumber topped with peanut dressing
      $17.95
    • Grilled Tofu and Veggie Salad

      Fresh tofu, roasted vegetables, mixed greens with house dressing.
      $16.95
    • Yum Nuer Salad

      Sliced grilled Top Sirloin, tomato, cucumber with lime chili dressing and mixed greens (served Medium Spicy unless request otherwise)
      $21.95
    • Papaya Salad

      Fresh crisp green papaya, green beans, tomato, tossed with lime chili dressing and crushed peanuts (served Medium Spicy unless request otherwise)
      $12.95
    • Crispy Shrimp Salad

      Crisp-fried breaded shrimps, mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, and house dressing.
      $18.95
    • Larb

      Northeastern Thai style minced chicken salad, shallots, mint, scallions, cilantro, lime dressing, and roasted rice powder (served Medium Spicy unless request otherwise)
      $13.95
    • Nuer Numtok

      Sliced grilled Top Sirloin tossed in lime chili dressing, shallots, scallions, mint, cilantro, and roasted rice powder (served Medium Spicy unless request otherwise)
      $21.95
    • Nam Sod

      Minced chicken, ginger, shallots, cilantro, and peanut in lime dressing (served Medium Spicy unless request otherwise)
      $14.95
    • Grilled Salmon Salad

      Grilled salmon fillet, tomato, cucumber, mixed greens with house dressing.
      $21.95

    Stir-Fried

    • Thai Basil

      Spicy sauce with bell pepper, baby corn, onion, and basil (served Medium Spicy unless request otherwise)
    • Mixed Vegetables

      Light black bean sauce with mixed vegetables and mushroom
    • Cashew Nuts

      Mild roasted chili sauce with onion, celery, dried chili, and cashew nuts
    • Ginger

      Chinese miso brown sauce with mushrooms, onion, celery and ginger
    • Garlic Pepper

      Fresh garlic and black pepper brown sauce with zucchini, carrot, celery, onion, and mushroom
    • Sweet and Sour

      stir-fried with zucchini, red bell pepper, tomato, pineapple, and onion
    • Praram

      Steamed mixed vegetables and peanut sauce
    • Sauteed Eggplant

      Chili garlic sauce with eggplant, onion, red bell pepper, mushroom and basil (served Medium Spicy unless request otherwise)
    • Spicy Bamboo

      Bamboo shoot tips, red bell pepper, eggplant, onion, kaffir lime leaves, and basil. (served Medium Spicy unless request otherwise)

    Noodles

    • Pad Thai

      Pan-fried thin rice noodle, egg, bean sprouts, tofu, chinese chives, and crush peanut
    • Khee Mao Noodles

      Pan-fried wide rice noodles with chili garlic paste, egg, red bell pepper, chinese broccoli, and basil (served Medium Spicy unless request otherwise)
    • Pad See Ew

      Pan-fried wide rice noodles with sweet soy sauce, egg, and chinese broccoli
    • Pad Woonsen

      Pan-fried bean thread noodles with onion, black mushroom, napa cabbage, and tomato

    Curry

    • Green Curry

      Bamboo shoot, red bell pepper, eggplant, and basil (served Medium Spicy unless request otherwise)
    • Panang Curry

      Eggplant, red bell pepper, and mushroom (served Medium Spicy unless request otherwise)
    • Yellow Curry

      Mild and velvety texture with potato, carrot, and onion

    Fried Rice

    • Crab Fried Rice

      With real crab meat, egg, onion, peas and carrots, and scallions
      $23.95
    • Pineapple Fried Rice

      Pan-fried rice with shrimp, chicken, pineapple, onion, egg, cashew nuts, peas and carrots
      $20.95
    • Thai Fried Rice

      With egg, Chinese broccoli, onion, tomato, and cucumber.
    • Spicy Fried Rice

      With chili-garlic paste, egg, red bell pepper, and basil (served Medium Spicy unless request otherwise)

    Specialties

    • Crab Meat Pad Thai

      Pad Thai noodles with real crab meat and crisp-fried egg
      $27.95
    • Crying Tiger

      Grilled marinated Top Sirloin fillet served with spicy tamarind sauce, papaya salad, and sticky rice
      $27.95
    • Duck Curry

      Roasted duck in Panang curry with pineapple, eggplant, bell pepper, celery, and zucchini
      $27.95
    • Duck Pepper Sauce

      Pan-seared duck breast served with pan-grilled mixed vegetables, mushroom, and black pepper sauce
      $27.95
    • Hot Basil Seafood

      Sautéed seafood combination in chili-garlic sauce, baby corn, bell pepper, eggplant, mushroom, onion, and basil
      $30.95
    • Panang Salmon

      Pan-seared salmon fillet served with pan-grilled mixed vegetables and Panang curry
      $25.95
    • Panang Soft Shell Crab

      Soft shell crab tempura (1) served with pan-grilled mixed vegetables and panang curry | (with 2 soft shell crab 23.95) Limit 2 Soft Shell Crabs per dish.
      $24.95
    • Salmon Black Pepper

      Pan-seared white fish fillet with special black pepper sauce, bell pepper, mushroom, celery, and zucchini
      $25.95
    • Seafood Pad Pong Karee

      Sautéed seafood combination in curry-roasted chili sauce, egg, bell pepper, celery, and onion
      $28.95
    • Soft Shell Crab Black Pepper

      Soft shell crab tempura (1) served with pan-grilled mixed vegetables, mushroom, and black pepper sauce | (with 2 soft shell crab 23.95) Limit 2 Soft Shell Crabs per dish
      $24.95
    • Soft Shell Crab Pad Thai

      Pad Thai noodles with soft shell crab tempura (1) and crisp-fried egg | (with 2 soft-shell crab 23.95) Limit 2 Soft Shell Crabs per dish.
      $24.95
    • Soft Shell Crab Pong Karee

      Soft shell crab tempura (1) in curry-roasted chili sauce, egg, bell pepper, celery, and onion | (with 2 soft shell crab 23.95) Limit 2 Soft Shell Crabs per dish.
      $24.95
    • Thai BBQ Chicken

      Traditional Thai style roasted chicken served with sweet-chili sauce, papaya salad, and sticky rice
      $24.95

    Sides

    • White Rice

      $4.00
    • Brown Rice

      $4.00
    • Sticky Rice

      $5.00
    • Steamed Mix-Veggie

      $6.00
    • Cucumber Vinaigrette

      $4.00
    • Peanut Sauce

      $4.00
    • Plum Sauce

      $4.00
    • Curry Sauce

      $7.00
    • Fried Tofu (5)

      $4.00
    • Steamed Tofu (5)

      $4.00
    • SIDE: Soft Shell Crab 1

      $18.00
    • SIDE: Top Sirloin Steak

      $20.00
    • SIDE: Salmon Fillet

      $18.00
    • SIDE: Big Noodles

      $5.00
    • SIDE: Small Noodle

      $5.00

    Dessert

    • Paithong Ice Cream

      Sweet sticky rice and warm bread topped with coconut ice cream and toasted peanut
      $11.95
    • Fried Banana Delight

      Fried banana in puff pastry served with vanilla cream and mixed berry sauce
      $10.95
    • Mango Sticky Rice

      $12.95
    • Ice Cream

      1 scoop of coconut ice cream, coconut sauce, and toasted peanut
      $7.95
    • Sweet Sticky Rice

      $6.96
    • A Round of Beer for the kitchen Staff

      $6.00

    All hours
    Sunday11:15 am - 2:45 pm, 4:45 pm - 9:15 pm
    Monday10:45 am - 2:45 pm, 4:45 pm - 9:15 pm
    Tuesday10:45 am - 2:45 pm, 4:45 pm - 9:15 pm
    Wednesday10:45 am - 2:45 pm, 4:45 pm - 9:15 pm
    Thursday10:45 am - 2:45 pm, 4:45 pm - 9:15 pm
    Friday10:45 am - 2:45 pm, 4:45 pm - 9:45 pm
    Saturday11:15 am - 2:45 pm, 4:45 pm - 9:45 pm
    Restaurant info

    Come in and enjoy!

    Location

    8935 Towne Centre Dr. Suite 115, San Diego, CA 92122

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