Sanae Thai Eatery Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Sanae Thai Eatery, a delightful culinary gem nestled in Portland's Alberta District. Here, you’ll discover a thoughtfully curated menu that beautifully blends traditional Thai flavors with unique offerings. Start your meal with enticing appetizers like the Fried Sweet Corn with Crab or the Gai Satay, each crafted to ignite your palate.
Don’t miss the standout Sanae's Special, the famous Thai-German Pork Knuckle, featuring crispy skin and juicy meat served with an array of dipping sauces. For an immersive experience, dive into the Guay Tiew Rua Hot Pot, a comforting noodle soup rich in flavor and tradition.
The salad section is equally impressive, with dishes like Yum Mama and Spicy Avocado Salad that showcase fresh ingredients and vibrant Thai lime dressing. Whether you're a seasoned fan or new to Thai cuisine, Sanae promises a memorable dining journey full of authentic tastes and warm hospitality.
Appetizers
Chicken Wings
Deep-fried chicken wings with your choice of Thai seasoning:
Gai Satay
Grilled chicken breast marinated in a fragrant turmeric sauce. Served with peanut sauce & cucumber relish.
Crab Rangoon (6)
Wontons filled with imitation crab, cream cheese & scallions. Served with sweet & sour sauce
Wrapped Prawns (6)
Crispy, fried wonton-wrapped prawns. Served with spicy Thai mayo & side salad.
Potstickers (7) (Fried, Grilled)
Chicken & veggie dumplings served with sweet ginger soy sauce.
Fried Tofu
Lightly-fried tofu served with homemade tamarind sauce or peanut sauce.
Egg Rolls (3)
Egg rolls stuffed with glass noodles, veggies & mushrooms. Served with sweet & sour sauce
Salad Roll (Shrimp Or Tofu)
[vegan option available] Fresh vegetable rolls with Thai basil wrapped in rice paper. Served with peanut sauce or spicy Thai mayo.
Stuffed Bean Curd (4)
Crispy, fried tofu stuffed with marinated ground pork. Served sweet & sour or plum sauce.
FRIED SWEET CORN WITH CRAB (4)
[vegan option available] Crispy, sweet corn and crab patties deep-fried to perfection. Served with a side of spicy Thai mayo or plum sauce.
Somtum Thai
Signature salad of shredded green papaya, tomatoes, green beans, carrots & peanuts. Served with Thai lime dressing.
SPICY AVOCADO SALAD
[vegan option available] A healthy salad of avocados, peanuts, tomatoes and carrots and served with our Thai lime dressing.
BEEF WITH ROASTED RICE SALAD
Grilled beef with mixed vegetables, cucumber, tomato, red onion & topped with roasted rice. Served with a side of spicy Thai mayo.
SOFT SHELL CRAB SALAD
Fresh and flavorful salad of soft shell crab, fresh greens, tomato and red onion. Served with spicy Thai mayo.
YUM WOON SEN
Glass noodles, shrimp, squid, ground pork, red onions, scallion, cilantro, tomato, peanuts, green veggies & Thai lime dressing.
YUM MAMA
Mama noodles, shrimp, squid, ground pork, red onions, scallion, cilantro, tomato, peanuts, veggies & Thai lime dressing.
Salad
Sanae's Special
THAI-GERMAN PORK KNUCKLE
Local favorite since 1940 Tender, juicy pork knuckle wrapped in a crispy, crackling skin. Served with pickled vegetables, poached spinach and an accompaniment of Thai dipping sauces.
KHAO SOI HANG
CHOICE OF CHICKEN LEG QUARTER, BRAISED RIBEYE or BRAISED PORK Stir-fried version of Khao Soi, the signature dish of Northern Thailand. Served with a side of red onion, egg, lemon, bean sprouts, pickled vegetables and chili oil.
PLA LUY SWAN
Tilapia fillet sliced into strips & deep fried. Seasoned with our special spicy sauce, cashew nuts, herbs, scallions, fried chili, lemongrass, coriander and lime. Comes with fresh green lettuce and vermicelli noodles for DIY lettuce wraps.
MAMA HOT POT
(Dine-in only) A popular Thai comfort food, Hot Pot style. Mama noodles in a spicy, sour broth with shrimp, ground pork, squid, fish balls, tofu, beansprouts, bok choy, mushroom, crispy wontons and egg. Served with a side of lime.
GUAY TIEW RUA HOT POT
(Dine-in only) Thailand’s famous boat noodle soup in Hot Pot form! Braised beef simmered in a spicy, herbal broth with bean sprouts, chinese broccoli and basil. Served with a side of pork rinds, green vegetables and your choice of noodles.
FRIED LARB WITH CHEESE
A Sanae Thai specialty! Larb pork stuffed with cheese and deep fried for crunchy-gooey deliciousness. Served with a side of green vegetables.
GAI TA KRAI
Ground chicken seasoned with herbs, lemongrass, and grilled. Served with pickled cucumber, tomato and spicy Thai mayo.
HAT YAI FRIED CHICKEN
Deep fried half chicken, Hat Yai style. Served with a side of sticky rice and Thai dipping sauce.
PU NIM PAD PONG KARI
Deep-fried soft shell crab with curry vermicelli, egg, bell peppers, celery, onion, scallion & bok choy.
THAI BRAISED PORK SPAGHETTI
A Western-inspired dish loved by Thais! Spaghetti, braised pork, basil, bell peppers and onion stir fried in Thai sauces to perfection.
GREEN CURRY FRIED RICE WITH GRILLED SALMON
Green curry-infused fried rice stir-fried with salmon, basil, bamboo shoots, eggplant and kaffir lime leaves.
Rotating Specials
Noodles Stir-Fried
PAD THAI
[vegan option available] Thin rice noodles stir-fried with egg, tofu, scallions, bean sprouts and our homemade tamarind sauce. Topped with crushed peanuts and lime.
PAD SEE EW
[vegan option available] Wide rice noodles stir-fried with Chinese broccoli, sweet soy sauce and egg. Served with bean sprouts and lime.
PAD KEE MAO
[vegan option available] Pad See Ew’s spicy cousin! Wide rice noodles stir-fried with basil, bell peppers, bamboo, egg, onions, tomatoes & chili. Served with bean sprouts on the side.
KUA GAI
[vegan option available] Wide rice noodles stir-fried with egg, green onions and a healthy dose of bean sprouts. Served on a bed of lettuce with a side of bean sprouts.
MAMA PAD
[vegan option available] Mama noodles stir-fried with egg, tomato, cabbage, green onion and broccoli.
TOM YUM NOODLES
Noodles in a spicy and sour broth filled with braised pork, ground pork, bean sprouts, crispy wontons and hard-boiled egg. Served with your choice of noodles.
TOM KHA NOODLES
Noodles in a creamy coconut soup filled with marinated ground pork, braised pork, hard boiled egg and bok choy. Served with your choice of noodles.
THAI NOODLES BRAISED BEEF Or Pork
Thai beef or pork noodles in a hearty, herbal broth with braised beef, meatballs, green leaf, bean sprouts, shallots and celery. Served with your choice of noodles.
KHAO SOI
Northern Thailand’s signature dish. Egg noodles in a creamy, coconut curry broth served with red onion, bean sprouts, pickled cabbage, chili oil and lime.
Noodles Soup
Soups
TOM YUM
Popular spicy, sour soup filled with mushrooms, tomato, onion, coriander, galangal root, lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves.
CREAMY TOM YUM
Creamy Thai spicy soup with acidic notes with mushroom, tomato, onion, coriander, galangal root, lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves. Contains dairy.
Tom Kha
Rich creamy, tangy coconut soup filled with mushroom, cabbage, onion, galangal root, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, coconut milk and coriander.
GREEN CURRY
Creamy curry with bamboo, eggplant, green curry, coconut milk, basil leaves and kaffir lime leaves. Served with steamed rice.
PINEAPPLE CURRY
Traditional Thai roasted curry of pineapple, mussels, coconut milk and kaffir lime leaves. Served with steamed rice.
KAENG CURRY
Famous Thai yellow curry of coconut milk, carrot, and potatoes stewed to perfection. Served with steamed rice.
RED CURRY Pumpkin
A delicious, spicy Thai red curry with coconut milk, pumpkin, basil and kaffir lime leaves. Served with a side of steamed rice.
PANANG CURRY
Authentic Thai panang curry with coconut milk, lime leaves and basil. Served with a side of steamed rice.
Curries
Rice Dishes
PAD KRAPROW
[vegan option available] A national favorite. Authentic Thai holy basil, garlic, chilies, onions, and bell peppers. Try with a Thai fried egg!
PAD KANA
[vegan option available] Stir-fried Chinese broccoli and garlic, Thai style.
PAD KRATHIAM PHRIK THAI
[vegan option available] Thai style stir-fry with fried garlic and pepper on a bed of broccoli.
PAD PUMKIN PARADISE
[vegan option available] Thai style stir-fry of kabocha pumpkin, basil and eggs.
PAD BASIL EGGPLANT
[vegan option available] Thai style stir-fry filled with eggplant, basil and garlic.
PAD CURRY
Thai style stir-fried with yellow curry, eggs, fresh milk, Thai chili paste, bell peppers, celery, onion and bok choy.
FRIED RICE
[vegan option available] Classic Thai fried rice filled with onions, scallions, garlic, tomatoes and egg.
PINEAPPLE FRIED RICE
[vegan option available] Delicious, Thai fried rice of pineapple, pea, carrot, curry powder, and egg.
CRAB FRIED RICE
Thai fried rice with Dungeness crab, eggs, onions, scallions and tomatoes.
FRIED RICE WITH BACON & EGGS
Western-inspired Thai fried rice with bacon, eggs, onions, peas and carrots.
Fried Rice
Dessert
MANGO STICKY RICE (SEASONAL)
World famous Thai dessert! Ripe mangoes sliced and placed on a warm bed of sweet sticky rice, drizzled with coconut milk and crunchy mung beans sprinkled on top.
Thai Tea Custard With TOAST
Sweet and decadent. Our blend of Thai tea and warm, coconut milk blended together, settling into a delicate, creamy custard. Served with warm, crunchy toast to dip or spread!
Khao Man Gai (Chicken & Rice)
The flavorful combination of poached, aromatic garlic rice cooked in chicken broth. Served with chicken broth, soya bean sauce and seafood sauce.
Crispy Chicken Krakow
A national favorite! Authentic Thai holy basil, garlic, chilies, onions, and bell peppers. Try with a Thai fried egg! Served with chicken broth.
Sweet And Sour Crispy Chicken
Crispy chicken in a sweet and tangy sauce with pineapple, carrot, onion, tomatos, and cucumber. Served with chicken broth.
Khao Man Gai Tod (Fried Chicken & Rice)
A beloved Thai style chicken-rice dish. Flavorful combination of fried chicken and aromatic garlic rice cooked in chicken broth. Served with chicken broth, sweet chicken sauce and seafood sauce.