Nipa Thai Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Nipa Thai, a hidden gem nestled on the first floor of the Royal Lancaster London Hotel, offering an authentic taste of Thailand in a serene setting overlooking Hyde Park. The menu at Nipa Thai is a delightful exploration of flavors, featuring standout dishes such as the Kaeng Massaman Kae, a rich lamb curry that melds seamlessly with baby potatoes and aromatic spices, and the Kuey Tiew Phad Kee Mao Kai, a spirited stir-fry of flat noodles with chicken and fresh basil.
Nipa Thai excels in its presentation and service, creating an inviting atmosphere. The vegetarian set menu is equally tempting, catering to all preferences while maintaining a focus on fresh ingredients. Customer reviews frequently highlight the excellence of the food and the attentiveness of the staff, making this one of London's must-visit destinations for Thai cuisine.
A LA CARTE MENU
BANGKOK
2 persons minimum
CHIANG MAI
2 persons minimum
PHUKET
4 persons minimum
VEGETARIAN SET
2 persons minimum
RUAM MITR
Selection of chef’s special Thai starters Contains Nuts
KAO KRIEB PAK MOH
Steamed rice wrap, sauteed chicken, shallots, roasted peanuts, Served with crisp lettuce, fresh chillies and coriander Contains Nuts
SATAY KAI
Char-grilled marinated chicken served with peanut sauce and cucumber relish Contains Nuts
POR PIA TOD
Crisp spring rolls with glass noodles, cabbage and crab meat served with homemade sauce
TOD MUN PLA
Traditional Thai fish cakes, sweet chilli sauce mixed cucumber relish & toasted peanuts Contains Nuts Slightly Hot
TOONG NGERN YUANG
Crisp fried prawn dumplings served with homemade sauce
TOD MUN KAO POD
(V) Sweet corn fritter served with sweet chilli sauce mixed with toasted peanut Contains Nuts Slightly Hot
PHOO NIM
Deep fried soft shell crabs with salt and white pepper
TOFU TOD
(V) Deep-fried bean curd served with sweet chilli sauce mixed with toasted peanut Contains Nuts
APPETISERS
SOUPS & SALAD
TOM KHA KAI
CHICKEN Chicken or prawns and coconut soup with mushrooms, lime leaf, galangal and lemongrass Slightly Hot
TOM KHA KOONG
PRAWNS Chicken or prawns and coconut soup with mushrooms, lime leaf, galangal and lemongrass Slightly Hot
TOM PO TAEK
Spicy seafood soup with lemongrass, chillies and citrus Medium Hot
TOM YUM KOONG
Spicy lemongrass, chilli and lime broth with prawns, mushrooms and coriander Very Hot
KAENG JUED TAO HOO
(V) Fragrant vegetable broth with soft bean curd and spring onions
SOM TAM
Green papaya salad with long beans, cherry tomatoes and peanuts in a sweet and sour chilli dressing Contains Nuts Medium Hot
YUM NUEA
Spicy beef salad with cucumber, Thai celery and chillies Medium Hot
YUM MA MUANG POO NIM
Crispy soft-shell crab served with spicy mango salad, toasted cashews and coriander Contains Nuts Medium Hot
YAM WOON SEN
Spicy glass noodle salad with prawns and chicken Medium Hot
PANANG NUEA RUE MOO
Dry and aromatic beef or pork red coconut curry with basil and kaffir lime leaves Medium Hot
KAENG KA REE KAI
Chicken mild yellow curry, potatoes and onions
KAENG KIEW WARN KAI
Vibrant chicken and Thai aubergine in a spicy green coconut curry Medium Hot
KAENG MASSAMAN KAI
CHICKEN Selected meat, onions & baby potatoes well-cooked in coconut milk and Massaman curry paste
KAENG MASSAMAN KAE
Selected meat, onions & baby potatoes well-cooked in coconut milk and Massaman curry paste
KAENG KIEW WARN PAK TAO HOO
(V) Bean curd and vegetables in green curry Medium Hot
PHAD KIEW WARN TA LAY
Mixed seafood, Thai aubergine and basil poached in a spicy and rich green coconut curry Medium Hot
CURRIES
PAN FRIED DISHES
KAI PHAD MED MA MUANG HIM MA PARN
Chicken with cashew nuts and mushrooms in a light soy and oyster sauce Contains Nuts
PHAD PRIEW WARN KAI
Sweet and sour chicken with vegetables
PLA NUENG MA NAO
Steamed seabass in a garlic, lemon grass, lime leaf and chilli broth Medium Hot
NUEA NAM MUN HOY
Beef with onions, mushrooms and oyster sauce Slightly Hot
PHAD KRA PRAO KAI RUE MOO
Stir-fried Chicken or pork with chillies and basil leaves Medium Hot
PHAD KRA PRAO KOONG
Stir-fried prawns with chillies and basil leaves Medium Hot
KOONG TOD KRA TIEM PRIG TAI
Stir-fried prawns with pepper, coriander and crisp fried garlic
NOR MIA FA RANG PHAD HOY SHELL
Stir-fried fresh scallops with asparagus
PLA PHAD CHAR
Fried sea bass with Thai aubergine, lemongrass, red chilli, lime, sweet basil and peppercorns Medium Hot
SUER RONG HAI
Thinly sliced, grilled sirloin of beef served with chilli sauce Medium Hot
PLA NUENG KHING
Steamed seabass with fresh ginger, red chilli, shitake mushrooms with light soya sauce Medium Hot
NOR MAI FA RANG PHAD TAO HOO
(V) Stir-fried asparagus with fried bean curd
PHAD PHAK RUAM MITR
(V) Stir-fried mixed vegetables
SIDE DISHES
RICE & NOODLES
SANGUAN’S PHAD THAI
Fried rice noodles with bean sprouts, spring onions, eggs and prawns Contains Nuts
PHAD THAI PHAK
(V) Fried rice noodles with vegetables and bean curd Contains Nuts
KUEY TIEW PHAD SEE IEW KAI
Wok stir-fried rice noodles with chicken and oriental greens Medium Hot
KUEY TIEW PHAD KEE MAO KAI
Flat noodles stir-fried with light soy and oyster sauce, chicken, mushrooms, Cherry tomatoes, basil and chillies
KAO PHAD KOONG
Fried rice with prawns
KAO PHAD KAI
Fried rice with chicken
KAO NIEW
(V) Steamed glutinous rice
KAO SUAY
(V) Thai jasmine rice
KAO KATI
(V) Steamed rice with coconut milk and pandan leaves
KAO PHAD KHAI
(V) Egg fried rice
KAO RICE BERRY
Steamed healthy black rice berry
PRAWN CRACKERS
SANGUAN’S PHAD THAI
Fried rice noodles with bean sprouts, spring onions, eggs and prawns Contains Nuts
YUM MA MUANG POO NIM
Crispy soft-shell crab served with spicy mango salad, toasted cashews and coriander Contains Nuts Medium Hot
KUEY TIEW PHAD KEE MAO KAI
Flat noodles stir-fried with light soy and oyster sauce, chicken, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, basil and chillies Medium Hot
KAENG KIEW WARN KAI
Vibrant chicken and Thai aubergine in a spicy green coconut curry Medium Hot
PHAD KRA PRAO KOONG
Stir-fried prawns with chillies and basil leaves
KAENG MASSAMAN KAI
CHICKEN Selected meat, onions & baby potatoes well-cooked in coconut milk and Massaman curry paste
KAENG MASSAMAN KAE
LAMB Selected meat, onions & baby potatoes well-cooked in coconut milk and Massaman curry paste
KAO PHAD KOONG
Fried rice with prawns
KAO SUAY
(V) Thai jasmine rice
SATURDAY LUNCH MENU
DESSERT MENU
PASSION FRUIT CURD
Passion fruit curd coated with cocoa butter, serve with coconut linzer biscuit and fruit salad with mango sorbet
ICE TIM KLUAY TOD
Crunchy fried banana topped up with honey and vanilla ice cream
CAKE MA PHRAO
Baked coconut cheesecake, elderflower sorbet
ICE TIM TOD
Deep-fried ice cream topped with chocolate sauce
POL LA MAI RUAM
Carved Thai exotic fruits
ICE TIM KA TI
Coconut ice cream served in the shell
ICE TIM MA MUANG
(Seasonal) Mango sorbet