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About Black Lotus Thai

Black Lotus Thai is on Cranbrook Road in Gants Hill, Ilford. We cook traditional Thai dishes and a range of fusion dishes: the all-time favourites, and our own specialities too.

We use only the very best ingredients to prepare your meal, and our approach to healthy cooking is to try to minimise additives in our dishes. We pride ourselves on our customer service and the quality of our food.

Most curries, noodles and stir fries can be made vegan. If you would like a dish that is not on the menu, let us know and we will be happy to prepare it for you.

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A stir fry being cooked in a wok, a still from the video on Black Lotus Thai's website

From the kitchen

Three dishes from the menu, in the restaurant's own photographs.

Crispy Tamarind Duck

Deep fried crispy duck breast topped with sweet and sour tamarind sauce, served with crispy shallots, dried chilli and pickled ginger.

£13.95
Sia Rong Hai Tiger Cry

Grilled sirloin of beef with stir fried vegetables, served with a spicy and sour sauce.

£17.50
Panang Creamy Red Curry

Dry, thick and creamy red curry with a distinctive lime flavour. With chicken, lamb, prawn, king prawn or vegan.

from £9.50

Many dishes come with a choice of chicken, lamb, prawn, king prawn, duck or vegan; the prices for each are listed with the dish. If you require a dish that does not appear on this menu, please let us know and we will be happy to prepare it for you. Please tell us about any allergies when you order.

Starters

Prawn CrackersServed with sweet chilli sauce. (F) (G)£2.95
Black Lotus Hors DoeuvreA selection of Satay Skewers, Chicken Wings, Thai Prawn Roll and Spring Rolls. (For two)£13.95
Satay Skewers ChickenMarinated and grilled served with a peanut sauce.£5.95
Satay Skewers TofuMarinated and grilled served with a peanut sauce.£5.95
Tod Mun (Fish Cakes)Deep-fried spicy Thai fish cakes served with a sweet chilli sauce.£6.50
Spicy Chicken WingsCrispy Chicken Wings tossed in the wok with a sweet and spicy garlic chilli sauce with onion, peppers & lime leaves£5.95
Kanom Jeeb (Dumplings) 5pcsThai Dim Sum freshly home-made steamed Chicken Dumplings served with Garlic Chilli & light Soy Sauce.£6.50
Tempura GoongDeep-fried King Prawns in panko breadcrumbs£6.75
Vegetable TempuraDeep-fried Veg in Tempura Batter.£6.75
Pra MuekSquid buttered with eggs and plain flour & deep fried then tossed in the wok with capsicum, onion, spring onions, coriander. served with sweet chilli sauce.£7.50
Salt and Pepper BeefSteak cut into thin strips battered with egg and flour then deep fried and tossed in wok with chefs special salt & pepper mix.£8.95
Salt and Pepper ChickenThin strips of chicken battered with egg and flour then deep fried and tossed in wok with chefs special salt & pepper mix.£6.95
Prawn GyozaFilled with a blend of shrimp and vegetables. Enclosed in thin pastry & deep fried.£7.95
Thai Prawn RollsKing prawns wrapped in pastry and deep fried.£7.50
Poh Pia Tord (Spring Rolls)Deep-fried Spring Rolls filled with Vermicelli Noodles, Mixed Vegetables & served with a sweet Chilli Sauce.£5.50
Vegetable GyozaFilled with a blend of cabbage, onion, garlic, and chives and enclosed in thin pastry & deep fried.£6.95
Sweet Corn CakeSweet corn mixed with red chilli, garlic, lemongrass, shallot, lime leaves deep fried£5.50

Soup

Tom Yum SoupA spicy Hot & Sour Soup flavoured with fresh Lime Leaves, Lemongrass & Mushroom. Chicken £5.95, Prawn £6.25, King Prawn £8.95, Vegan £5.95.from £5.95
Tom Kha SoupThe unique flavour of Galangal is added to this Hot & Sour Chicken Soup enriched with Coconut Cream & Mushroom. Chicken £5.95, Prawn £6.25, King Prawn £8.95, Vegan £5.95.from £5.95
Clear SoupChicken & Prawn meat balls in a clear soup with Chinese cabbage, spring onions, garlic, celery£7.95

Salads

Papaya Som Tum SaladA hot and sour salad of papaya tossed with carrots, peanut, dried shrimp and a dash of lime juice.£10.95
Yam Nua SaladAn exotic spicy salad thinly sliced steak, fresh chillies, garlic, onions, coriander and lime juice£14.50
Thai Prawn SaladGrilled king prawn with fresh chillies, garlic, onions, mint, coriander, carrot, spring onion, cucumber, lemon grass & fresh lime juice£12.95

Yang Thai grill

Kai Yang Som TumGrilled marinated Spring Chicken served with spicy Thai salad.£14.50
Lamb CutletsMarinated in chilli paste, garlic, lemon grass, lime leaves & shallots served with Thai spicy rice.£16.50
Sia Rong Hai Tiger CryThe infamous dish of grilled sirloin of beef with stir fried vegetables served with a spicy & sour sauce£17.50
Grilled King Prawns£16.95

Duck dishes

Crispy Tamarind DuckDeep fried crispy duck breast topped with sweet and sour tamarind sauce. served with crispy shallots, dried chilli & pickled ginger.£13.95
Kaeng Phed Ped Yang (Duck)Roast Duck cooked in Red Curry Paste with Coconut milk and kaffir lime leaves.£13.95

Curry

Kaeng Kiew WahnTraditional Green Curry with fresh Herbs & Thai Aubergines. Chicken £10.95, Lamb £12.50, Prawn £11.50, King Prawn £15.95, Vegan £9.50.from £9.50
Kaeng MassamunMild Curry with new Potatoes Peanuts & Coconut Cream. Chicken £10.95, Lamb £12.50, Prawn £11.50, King Prawn £15.95, Vegan £9.50.from £9.50
Kaeng Pa Jungle CurryTraditional Hot & Spicy Curry (without coconut milk). Chicken £10.95, Lamb £12.50, Prawn £11.50, King Prawn £15.95, Vegan £9.50.from £9.50
Panang Creamy Red CurryDry, Thick and Creamy Red Curry with a Distinctive Lime Flavour. Chicken £10.95, Lamb £12.50, Prawn £11.50, King Prawn £15.95, Vegan £9.50.from £9.50
Gang Garee ThaiThe curry which takes its colour from turmeric used to make the paste, with ginger, garlic, cumin, carrots, potatoes and onions. Chicken £10.95, Lamb £12.50, Prawn £11.50, King Prawn £15.95, Vegan £9.50.from £9.50

Noodle dishes

Phad ThaiThai noodle stir fry with a sweet-savory-sour sauce, bean sprouts, egg, peanuts, and garlic chives. Chicken £10.50, Lamb £12.50, Prawn £11.50, King Prawn £15.95, Vegan £9.95.from £9.95
Phad See EwStir fried rice noodles with Soy and oyster sauce, garlic, broccoli and egg. Chicken £10.50, Lamb £12.50, Prawn £11.50, King Prawn £15.95, Vegan £9.95.from £9.95
Phad Kee MaoAlso known as Drunken noodles. Thick spicy rice noodles with vegetables, soy sauce and oyster sauce. Chicken £10.50, Lamb £12.50, Prawn £11.50, King Prawn £15.95, Vegan £9.95.from £9.95
Khao Phad Khee MaoTraditional spicy Thai rice with capsicum, fine beans, mange tout,bamboo shoots, onion, basil, soy sauce & oyster sauce. Chicken £10.50, Lamb £12.50, Prawn £11.50, King Prawn £15.95, Vegan £9.95.from £9.95
Tom Yum NoodlesSpicy tomyum soup with rice noodless and fresh herbs galangal, lemon grass, chilli, Chinese cabbige, carrot, broccoli & kafir lime leaves. Chicken £10.50, Lamb £12.50, Prawn £11.50, King Prawn £15.95, Vegan £9.95.from £9.95
Pineapple Fried RiceJasmine rice stir fried with egg, prawn, chicken & pineapple£12.20

Stir fry dishes

Phad Kratiem Prig ThaiStir- fried with garlic, courgette, chinese cabbige, carrot, capsicum & baby corn (Contains SOY, MOLLUSCS, GLUTEN). Chicken £10.50, Lamb £12.50, Duck £13.95, Prawn £11.50, King Prawn £15.95, Vegan £9.95.from £9.95
Phad Bai KraprowStir-fried with garlic, fresh chilli, bamboo shoots, onion, fine beans, mange tout, capsicum & basil (Contains SOY, MOLLUSCS, GLUTEN - HOT). Chicken £10.50, Lamb £12.50, Duck £13.95, Prawn £11.50, King Prawn £15.95, Vegan £9.95.from £9.95
Phad Nam Prig PaoStir fried with fresh chilli oil paste, fine beans, capsicum, carrot, onion & basil (Contains SOY, MOLLUSCS, GLUTEN, CRUSTACEANS - HOT DISH). Chicken £10.50, Lamb £12.50, Duck £13.95, Prawn £11.50, King Prawn £15.95, Vegan £9.95.from £9.95
Phad Med Mamuang HimmaparnStir-fried with dried chillies, mashroom, capsicum, carrot, onion, pineapple, spring onions & cashew nuts (Contains - NUTS, SOY, MOLLUSCS, GLUTEN - MEDIUM DISH). Chicken £10.50, Lamb £12.50, Duck £13.95, Prawn £11.50, King Prawn £15.95, Vegan £9.95.from £9.95
Ginger ChickenChicken £10.50, Lamb £12.50, Duck £13.95, Prawn £11.50, King Prawn £15.95, Vegan £9.95.from £9.95
Broccoli Stir FryStir-fried with broccoli, carrot, mushroom & onion. (Vegan option available) (CONTAINS - SOY, GLUTEN - MEDIUM DISH)£10.95

Seafood dishes

ChucheeGrilled king prawns or sea bass coated with flour and deep fried topped with red curry sauce also with carrot, capsicum, broccoli, mange tout, pine beans. King Prawn or Sea Bass.£15.95
Sam RodSea bass coated with flour and deep fried or grilled king prawn with onions capsicum, sweet, sour and salty taste-with tamarind topped with crispy fried basil served with side of jasmine rice (CONTAINS - SOY, MUSTARD, GLUTEN, FISH). King Prawn or Sea Bass.£15.95
PadchaiSea bass coated with flour and deep fried or grilled king prawn with fresh chilli, garlic, lime leaves, fine beans, onions, baby corm, krachai and young pepper corns topped with crispy fried basil. served with a side of rice. (Slighty salty taste)(CONTAIN - DAIRY, EGGS, GLUTEN, SESAME, MUSTARD, CRUSTACEANS, FISH, MOLLUSCS, LUPIN)HOT DISH. King Prawn or Sea Bass.£15.95
Goong Phad TakraiGrilled king prawns served with a chilli, garlic, lemon grass, onion, capsicum sauce topped with kaffir lime leaves (CONTAIN - DAIRY, EGGS, GLUTEN, SESAME, MUSTARD, CRUSTACEANS, FISH, MOLLUSCS, LUPIN)MEDIUM DISH.£15.95
Pad Kra Pao PlaSpicy Thai Basil Stir Fry. Sea bass shallow fried then stir fried with peppers, onions, fine beans, thai basil, thai red chilli (CONTAINS - MOLLUSCS, SOY, EGG, FISH, EXTRA HOT DISH)£15.95
Steamed Sea BreamOn The Bone. Sea bream steamed with lime, lemon grass & chinese cabbage in a thai sea food sauce with steamed rice (CONTAINS - FISH, EXTRA HOT DISH)£15.95

Kao (rice)

Kao PadEgg fried rice (CONTAINS - DAIRY, EGGS, GLUTEN, SOY, SESAME, MUSTARD, CRUSTACEANS, FISH, MOLLUSCS, LUPIN)£3.75
Kao Su (Fragrant Rice)Fragrant Rice, Vegan.£3.50
Coconut Rice£3.75
Kao NheawSticky Glutinous rice, Vegan£3.75

Fusion dishes

Nasi GorengSpicy stir-fried rice. Flavoured with sweet soy sauce (Kecap Manis), shrimp paste, onions, capsicum, carrot, fresh garlic and chilli served with fried egg on top (CONTAINS - EGG, CRUSTACEANS, MOLLUSCS, GLUTEN, SOY, LUPIN, CELERY, SESAME MUSTARD. HOT DISH). Chicken £10.50, Lamb £11.95, Prawn £11.50, King Prawn £15.95, Duck £13.95, Vegan £9.50.from £9.50
Mee GorengThin yellow noodles stir fried with garlic, chilli paste, onions, capsicum, carrot & spring onions (CONTAINS - DAIRY, EGG, GLUTEN SOY, SESAME, MUSTARD, CRUSTACEANS, FISH, MOLLUSCS, LUPIN. HOT DISH). Chicken £10.50, Lamb £11.95, Prawn £11.50, King Prawn £15.95, Duck £13.95, Vegan £9.50.from £9.50
Singapore Fried RiceSingapore variation of a classic Chinese fried rice with fresh ginger, garlic, spicy roasted red chilli paste, and a tinge of curry powder (CONTAINS - DAIRY, EGG, GLUTEN, SOY, SESAME, MUSTARD, CRUSTACEANS, FISH, MOLLUSCS, LUPIN. HOT DISH). Chicken £10.50, Lamb £11.95, Prawn £11.50, King Prawn £15.95, Duck £13.95, Vegan £9.50.from £9.50
Singapore Fried NoodlesSingapore variation of stir fried noodles with rice vermicelli, ginger, garlic, spicy roasted red chilli paste and curry powder bean sprouts, carrots, onion and capsicum (HOT DISH). Chicken £10.50, Lamb £11.95, Prawn £11.50, King Prawn £15.95, Duck £13.95, Vegan £9.50.from £9.50
Chow MeinChinese stir fried with egg carrot, capsicum, onions & beans sprout. Chicken £10.50, Lamb £11.95, Prawn £11.50, King Prawn £15.95, Duck £13.95, Vegan £9.50.from £9.50
Cantonese Sweet and SourDeep fried protein of your choice with flour and egg, stir fried with onions, carrots & capsicum (CONTAINS - EGG, FISH, GLUTEN, SOY). Chicken £10.50, Lamb £11.95, Prawn £11.50, King Prawn £15.95, Duck £13.95, Vegan £9.50.from £9.50

Condiments

Sweet Chilli Sauce£1.50
Peanut SauceCONTAINS - NUT£1.50
Chilli Oil£1.50
Chilli Cucumber Pickle RelishHOT£1.50
Prig Nam PlaHOT£1.50
Light Soy SauceContains - Soy, Gluten£1.50

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What guests say

Overall, the food was delicious, packed with flavour and had just the right amount of spice.
AbsGoogle review
A well decorated venue. Good atmosphere and great staff.
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597 Cranbrook Rd, Gants HillIlford IG2 6JZ

020 7585 5161

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Opening hours
Monday	12pm to 3pm, 5pm to 11pm
Tuesday and Wednesday	5pm to 11pm
Thursday	12pm to 3pm, 5pm to 11pm
Friday	5pm to 11pm
Saturday and Sunday	1pm to 11pm

Thai cooking on Cranbrook Road, Gants Hill