Pakaoma Thai-Lao Diner

Name: Pakaoma Thai-Lao Diner
Address: 11880 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA, 94530, US

11880 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA

Menu (As of 10/30)

specialties $65.00
Jumbo Papaya Salad Platter $65 / $30Serves approx. 2-4 people — Choice of papaya salad: Thai-Style (contains peanuts) / Lao-Style / Tum Luang Prabang (+2); add salted crab or salted egg +3; garlic wings, Lao sausage, crispy pork belly, cabbage, vermicelli noodles, sticky rice, pork rinds, tomato jaew sauce, sweet and sour sauce
Pakaoma Short Rib - gfo $30 / $24Slow-cooked beef short rib, bell peppers, red onions, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, peppercorns, fingerroot, shrimp paste, fermented fish sauce, cucumbers, prik nam pla sauce, jasmine rice
Mok Pla - gf $24 / $20Catfish fillet, roasted rice powder, herbs, steamed in banana leaves, steamed vegetables, tomato jaew sauce, sticky rice
Fried Clear Rice Roll Wrap $20.00Fried clear rice paper roll with pork, vermicelli noodles, lettuce, fresh herbs, ground peanuts, sweet and sour sauce
Crispy Pork Belly - gf $20 / $35Fried pork belly, jaew sauce
Pun Pla $35 / $25Fried whole tilapia, fresh herbs, cucumbers, lime, red onions, lettuce, fresh chili, vermicelli noodles, pork rinds, peanuts, tamarind sauce
jung goh sizzling - gfo $25.00Thai Isan-style stir-fried beef, bell peppers, red onions, basil, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, peppercorns, galangal, shrimp paste, served on hot sizzling plate, jasmine rice
Fried Chicken Set $25 / $22Choice of papaya salad: Thai-Style (contains peanuts) / Lao-Style; crispy chicken thigh, sticky rice, sweet and sour sauce
barbecue pork $22 / $32Marinated grilled pork, steamed vegetables, jaew sauce, sticky rice
gangsom pak ruam - gf $32 / $18Fried whole tilapia, carrots, cabbage, cilantro, green beans, homemade spicy tamarind sauce, served on hot pot fish tray, jasmine rice
Lao Sausage - gf $18 / $25Medium spicy Lao-style pork sausage, herbs, tomato jaew sauce
calamari salted egg $25.00House saute chili sauce, white and green onions, bell peppers, calamari, salted egg, served on hot sizzling plate, jasmine rice
cocktails $12.00
Songkran Muan Suun $12 / $14Rhumbero fermented agave wine, jasmine tea syrup, sparkling wine, dried jasmine garnish » rocks / refreshing / bubbly / floral
Maak Kaam Waan $14 / $13Canadian Wicket fermented orange wine, Rhumbero fermented agave wine, lemon juice, tamarind puree, passion fruit syrup, aromatic bitters, tajin rim, basil, dried chili garnish » rocks / fruity / hint of spice
Pakaoma Whisky $13.00Canadian Wicket fermented orange wine, infused kaffir lime leaves, lavender and agave syrup, Peychaud, Black Walnut aromatic bitters, dried chili garnish » chilled / strong / herbal
Gati Cha $13.00Rhumbero fermented agave wine, Thai tea, lemon and pineapple juice, coconut cream, aromatic bitter, mint garnish » rocks / slightly sweet / rich
Tup Tim $13 / $10Rhumbero fermented agave wine, hibiscus syrup, jasmine syrup, lemon juice, pandan leaf garnish » up / fruity / floral / balanced sweet & sour
wine $7.00
cocktails $10.00
beer $5.00
lao beer bucket $24.00
(Bottled) $6.00small bites
Crispy Veggie Rolls — v* $6.00quantity - 3
Lao Sausage — gf* $8.00quantity - 1
Crispy Shrimp Rolls $6.00quantity - 3
Spicy Wings $9.95quantity - 5 (~10 minutes prep time)
Garlic Wings — gfo* $9.95quantity - 5 (~10 minutes prep time)
Crab Rangoon $6.00quanitity - 3
Mini Laab Gai — gf $11.00
Mini Nam Kao Tod — gf* $11.00(contains peanuts)
Mini Papaya Salad — gf $10.00Choice of: Thai-Style (contains peanuts) or Lao-Style only; does not include pork rinds and vermicelli noodles

Dessert

Starters $23.00
Combo Platter $23 / $12Spring rolls (5), crispy shrimp rolls (6), fish cake (2), crunchy peanuts, cucumber salad
Crispy Veggie Rolls - v $12 / $11Homemade crispy rolls (5) stuffed with vegetables, sweet and sour sauce
Fresh Rolls - gfo/v $11 / $14Soft rice paper rolls (4), marinated tofu, spring mix, carrots, cucumbers, chives, mint, peanut sauce
Crispy Shrimp Rolls $14 / $10Homemade marinated shrimp rolls (6), sweet and sour sauce
Fried Tofu — v $10 / $12Crispy fried tofu (12), sweet and sour sauce, peanuts
Roti Dip - vo $12 / $14Crispy buttered roti (12 slices), yellow curry sauce
Chicken Satay — gf $14 / $15Grilled chicken marinated in coconut milk and curry powder (4), lathered in peanut sauce, cucumber salad
Spicy Wings $15.00Crispy chicken wings (7), tossed with sweet and sour sauce, crispy basil leaves (~10 minutes prep time)
Garlic Wings - gfo $15 / $13Crispy chicken wings (7), fried garlic, green onions, sweet and sour sauce (~10 minutes prep time)
Crab Rangoon $13.00Crispy wonton (6) stuffed with imitation crab, cream cheese, green onions, sweet and sour sauce
House Dumplings $13 / $15Marinated ground pork dumplings (7), onions, fried garlic, mild chili soy sauce
Crispy Calamari — gfo $15 / $12Tempura flour battered calamari rings and tentacles, sweet sriracha dipping sauce
Beef Jerky $12.00Deep fried marinated and sun-dried beef, jaew sauce
Thai Fish Cake $12.00Fried fish paste mixed with red curry paste, kaffir lime, green beans, cucumber salad, lathered in sweet and sour sauce, crunchy peanuts
Salads $17.00
Papaya Salad (Thai-Style) — gf $17.5 / $17.5Shredded green papaya, carrots, green beans, cherry tomatoes, chili, peanuts, chili-lime dressing, vermicelli noodles, pork rinds (add salted crab or salted egg +3)
Papaya Salad (Lao-Style) — gf $17.5 / $18.5Shredded green papaya, green beans, cherry tomatoes, chili, fermented fish sauce, chili-lime dressing, vermicelli noodles, pork rinds (add salted crab +3)
Tum Luang Prabang — gf $18.5 / $19Shredded flat green papaya, green beans, cherry tomatoes, chili, fermented fish sauce, chili-lime dressing, vermicelli noodles, pork rinds, salted crab
Yum Woon Sen — gf $19 / $16Silver glass noodles, calamari, shrimp, onions, cilantro, various spices, mint, spicy chili-lime dressing
Laab Gai — gf $16 / $18Minced chicken, chicken gizzard, mixed greens, cucumbers, red onions, mint, cilantro, roasted rice powder, tamarind dressing
Laab Seen — gf $18 / $15Minced beef, beef tripe, mixed greens, cucumbers, red onions, mint, cilantro, roasted rice powder, tamarind dressing
Laab Tofu — gf $15 / $19Fried tofu, onions, cilantro, rice powder, various spices, mint, cucumbers, chili-lime dressing
Nam Kao Tod - gf $19.00Deep fried rice ball mixed with fermented pork sausage, cilantro, green onions, fresh herbs, dried chili, peanuts

Soups

small (16oz) $10.00

large (32oz) $17.00
small (16oz) $10.00
Kao Soi $17 / $18Lao-style, flat rice noodles, spicy ground pork, pork meatballs, bean sprouts, cilantro, green onions, pork broth
Kao Piek $18 / $17Lao-style noodles, chicken thigh, pork belly, pork meatballs, bean sprouts, cilantro, green onions, fried garlic and shallots, chicken gravy broth
Kao Poon $17 / $18Lao-style vermicelli noodles, chicken breast, pork meatballs, bean sprouts, cilantro, cabbage, green onions, fried garlic and shallots, medium spicy chicken red curry broth (can substitute with tofu)
Beef Noodle Soup $18 / $29Thin rice noodles, sliced beef, beef meatballs, pork rinds, bean sprouts, Chinese broccoli, green onions, garlic, beef broth
Short Rib Noodle Soup $29.00Slow cooked beef short rib, thin rice noodles, beef meatballs, bean sprouts, Chinese broccoli, green onions, cilantro, garlic, beef broth
Thai Classics (stir-fried noodles) $17.00add-ons: tofu* / vegetables / chicken or pork / beef +2 / shrimp or calamari +4 / crispy pork belly +6
Pad Thai $17.00Stir-fried thin rice noodles, tangy tamarind sauce, eggs, fried tofu, chives, bean sprouts, ground peanuts, choice of add-ons (fried chicken thigh +8)
Pad See Ew — gfo/vo $17.00Stir-fried flat rice noodles, homemade sweet sauce, eggs, Chinese broccoli, choice of add-ons
Pad Kee Mao — gfo/vo $17.00Stir-fried flat rice noodles, homemade spicy sauce, eggs, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, basil, choice of add-ons
Pad Woon Sen — gfo/vo $17.00Silver glass noodles, eggs, onions, tomatoes, carrots, cabbage, choice of add-ons
Thai Classics (stir-fried rice) $17.00add-ons: tofu* / vegetables / chicken or pork / beef +2 / shrimp or calamari +4 / crispy pork belly +6
Thai Fried Rice — gfo/vo $17.00Stir-fried Thai jasmine rice, eggs, onions, tomatoes, Chinese broccoli, choice of add-ons (fried chicken thigh +8)
Basil Fried Rice — gfo/vo $17 / $22Spicy stir-fried Thai jasmine rice, eggs, basil, bell peppers, Thai chili, onions, tomatoes, choice of add-ons
Pineapple Fried Rice — gfo/vo $22 / $27Stir-fried Thai jasmine rice, eggs, pineapple, curry powder, cashew nuts, raisins, onions, tomatoes, chicken, shrimp, cucumbers, prik nam pla sauce
Crab Fried Rice — gfo $27.00Stir-fried Thai jasmine rice, jumbo lump crab meat, eggs, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, prik nam pla sauce
Thai Classics (saute) $16.00add-ons: tofu* / vegetables / chicken or pork / beef +2 / shrimp or calamari +4 / crispy pork belly +6
Spicy Basil — gfo/vo $16.00Thai basil saute sauce, onions, bell peppers, green beans, basil, chili, garlic, choice of add-ons (recommended with fried egg +4)
Spicy Eggplant — gfo/vo $16 / $17Eggplant saute, spicy Thai basil sauce, bell peppers, onions, basil, choice of add-ons
Chinese Broccoli — gfo/vo $17 / $16House saute sauce, Chinese broccoli, choice of add-ons(recommended with crispy pork belly +6)
Cashew Nut — gfo/vo $16.00House saute chili sauce, cashew nuts, onions, bell peppers, carrots, dry chili, choice of add-ons
Veggie Deluxe — gfo/vo $16.00Garlic saute sauce, cabbage, carrots, Chinese broccoli, bell peppers, bean sprouts, choice of add-ons
Pra Ram — gf/vo $16.00Steamed cabbage, carrots, Chinese broccoli, green beans, peanut sauce, ground peanuts, choice of add-ons
Thai Classics (curry) $16.00add-ons: tofu* / vegetables / chicken or pork / beef +2 / shrimp or calamari +4 / crispy pork belly +6
Green Curry — gf $16.00Spicy green curry, bell peppers, eggplants, green beans, basil, choice of add-ons
Red Curry — gf $16.00Medium spicy red curry, bell peppers, bamboo shoots, green beans, basil, choice of add-ons
Pumpkin Curry - gf $16.00Medium spicy red curry, pumpkin, bell peppers, basil, choice of add-ons
Panang Curry - gf $16.00Medium spicy gravy peanut red curry, bell peppers, choice of add-ons
Yellow Curry - gf/v $16.00Mild yellow curry, potatoes, carrots, onions, choice of add-ons
Sides $3.00
Jasmine Rice $3.5 / $4
Sticky Rice $4.00
Steamed Noodles $4 / $6(thin rice or vermicelli)
Steamed Vegetables $6 / $5(mix of cabbage, carrots, green beans)
Roti $5 / $9
Lao Sausage $9 / $10
Fried Chicken Thigh $10 / $4
Fried Egg $4 / $6
Cucumber Salad $6 / $1.5
(2oz) $1.5 / $6
(8oz) $6 / $7
Jaew Maklen $7 / $6(tomato jaew sauce 8oz)
bottomless $22 per hour
Mimosa glass $10.00Flavor choices: Strawberry, Lavender Lemonade
beer $7.00
Singha (Draft) $7.00Thai lager, 5% ABV
Alameda, CA, 6.1% ABV $8.00
Lager, 5% ABV $6.00
Dark lager, 5% ABV $6.00
Angry Orchard (Bottled) $6.00Hard apple cider, 5% ABV
white wine $8.00
Brut | Opera Prima, Spain $8.00Presents an intense aroma of fresh citrus fruits, expression of herbs and hints of flower petals. Delicate, elegant, small bubbles caress.
Chardonnay | Boen, CA, 2022 $12.00Opulent flavors complemented by a silky and alluring texture. Notes of apricot, lemon-cream tart, vanilla.
Sauvignon Blanc | Whitehaven, NZ, 2023 $14.00Fresh and aromatic taste with juicy, refreshing flavors of lemon verbena and lemongrass. The finish leaves a lingering sensation with notes of pear and yuzu.
red wine $14.00
Pinot Noir | Barra, Mendocino, 2022 $14.00Aromas of crushed cherries, red licorice, oak. Flavors of red currant, vanilla, coconut. A touch of sweet oak character from French barrel aging. Delicate, medium-bodied, balanced.
Cabernet Sauvignon | Carnivor, CA, 2020 $13.00Rich and full flavor. Notes of blackberry, dark cherry, cocoa. Aged in oak barrels, imparting subtle hints of vanilla and spice to the finish.
non-alcoholic $6.00
Thai Iced Tea $6.00(sub oat milk +1)
Thai Iced Coffee $6 / $7(sub oat milk +1)
Longan Iced Tea $7.00
Lavender Lemonade $7.00
Coconut Juice $7 / $5
Apple Juice / Pineapple Juice $5 / $4
Coke / Sprite / Diet Coke $4 / $5
San Pellegrino Sparkling Water $5.00
(refillable) $5 / $6
Hot Milo $6 / $4(chocolate, condensed milk)
Hot Tea $4.00(jasmine / Thai / lotus / chrysanthemum)
(chamomile) $4.00

Tom Yum

small (16oz) $10.00

Tom Kha / gf / v

small (16oz) $10.00

Pork Rinds

(bag) $6 / $2.5
Lettuce $2.5 / $5
Broth $5.00
Sweet Sticky Rice $5.00Sweet coconut milk, sticky rice
Dessert $12.00
Mango Sticky Rice - gf/v $12.00Sweet coconut milk, fresh mango, sweet sticky rice, sesame seeds, mint
Mint, honey $12 / $13
Stuffed Roti $13 / $5Crispy roti stuffed with sweet sticky rice and bananas, vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, honey, whipped cream, mint
Single scoop $5.00

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