Lacha Somtum
$$ · studio city la
5171 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90027 ↗
APPETIZERS
- Fresh Rolls (3)Shrimps, rice vermicelli, carrot, basil leaves, cucumber, and green leaves wrapped in rice paper with peanut sauce$12.00
- Egg Rolls (5)Vegetables wrapped in egg roll skin and deep fried with sweet and sour sauce$12.00
- Fried TofuDeep fried tofu with sweet and sour sauce and peanuts$12.00
- Sui Mai (4)Shrimp mixed with grounded pork wrapped in wonton skin and steamed$8.00
- Fried Wonton (10)Grounded chicken wrapped with wonton skin and deep fried$11.00
- Shrimp Cake (4)Homemade seasonal shrimp mixed with grounded pork and deep fried$17.00
- Fried CalamariBatter-coated, deep-fried calamari with sweet and sour sauce$16.00
- Chicken Satay (5)Marinated chicken (white meat) on skewer and grill with toast and peanut sauce$14.00
- Crispy Wings (8)Deep fried chicken wings sprinkled with salt and pepper$14.00
- Sour Pork Spare RibsDeep fried sour pork spare ribs with ginger, peanuts, and chili$16.00
- Esaan Sausage ●Deep fried Thai style sour pork sausages with cabbage and condiments$14.00
- Curry Pork Sausage (Sai-Aua)Grounded pork, lemongrass, and onion mixed with Thai curry paste$14.00
- Pork JerkyMarinated pork and deep fried with spicy sauce$14.00
- Beef JerkyMarinated beef and deep fried with spicy sauce$15.00
- Grilled PorkMarinated pork and grilled with spicy sauce$15.00
- Grilled BeefMarinated beef and grilled with spicy sauce$16.00
- Lacha B.B.Q. Chicken ●Marinated chicken with Thai herbs with saucesHalf $12/Whole $20
SALADS
- House SaladSteamed chicken, crispy fried wonton, boiled egg, lettuce, onion, tomatoes, carrots, and green onion$14.00
- LarbChoice of grounded pork, chicken, or beef$14.00
- Yum Woon SenSilver noodles mixed with shrimps, calamari, grounded pork, onion, celery, and spicy lime juice$15.00
- Num Tok ●Grilled pork or beef with roasted rice and lime juice$16.00
- Spicy Beef Salad ●Grilled beef mixed with cucumber, onion, green onion, tomatoes, and spicy lime juice$15.00
- Nam-Khao-ToodSliced sour pork and grounded pork mixed with crispy rice, fresh ginger, peanuts, onion, and spicy lime juice$15.00
- Pra Koong ●Medium rare shrimps mixed with lemon grass, onion, mint leaves, Thai chili paste, and spicy lime juice$18.00
- Naked ShrimpRaw shrimps topped with garlic and spicy lime juice on cabbage$18.00
- Steamed Fish FiletSteamed fish filet with garlic and chili lime sauce$15.00
- Calamari SaladSteamed calamari mixed with lemon grass, fresh ginger, celery, onion, green onion, and cilantro$15.00
- Seafood SaladShrimps, mussels, calamari, fish filet, and imitation crab mixed with onion, green onion, tomatoes, and spicy lime juice$20.00
- Spicy Bamboo Shoot SaladBamboo shoots mixed with Ya-Nang young leaves, roasted rice, cilantro, grounded dried chili, and fermented fish paste$14.00
LACHA PAPAYA SALADS
- Papaya SaladChoice of raw blue crab or salted black crab with fresh green papaya, tomatoes, long beans, Thai eggplant, garlic, fresh chili, and lime juice$15.00
- Tum SuaCrab option with papaya, rice vermicelli, eggplant, long beans, tomatoes, chili, garlic, and lime$15.00
- Tum MuaCrab option with papaya, rice vermicelli, eggplant, pickled mustard, bamboo shoots, mint, and lime$15.00
- Long Beans Salad with ShrimpFresh shrimps mixed with long beans, tomatoes, fresh chili, and Thai eggplant$16.00
- Combo SaladRaw blue crab, salted black crab, and shrimps mixed with green papaya, tomatoes, long beans, Thai eggplant, fresh chili, garlic, and lime juice$17.00
- Thai Papaya SaladFresh green papaya mixed with dried shrimps, tomatoes, long beans, peanut, fresh chili, garlic, and lime juice$14.00
- Thai Papaya Salad with Salted EggPapaya with salted egg, dried shrimps, and vegetables with lime$16.00
- Thai Papaya Salad with Crispy Grounded CatfishPapaya with catfish, dried shrimps, vegetables, and lime$17.00
- Papaya Salad with Crispy PorkFresh green papaya mixed with crispy pork, dried shrimps, tomatoes, long beans, peanut, fresh chili, garlic, and lime juice$17.00
- Crispy Papaya SaladGreen papaya mixed with flour, then deep-fried with toppings on side$15.00
- Papaya Salad with ShrimpFresh green papaya mixed with shrimps, long beans, tomatoes, fresh chili, garlic, and lime juice$16.00
- Mixed Fruits SaladApples, grapes, strawberries (seasonal), and tomatoes mixed with dried shrimps, long beans, peanuts, garlic, and lime juice$14.00
- Corn SaladCorns mixed with dried shrimps, long beans, tomatoes, fresh chili, peanuts, garlic, and lime juice$13.00
- Mango SaladGreen mango (seasonal) mixed with dried shrimps, tomatoes, long beans, fresh chili, peanuts, garlic, and lime juice$16.00
CURRIES
- Red CurryRed curry paste, coconut milk, bamboo shoots, sweet basil leaves, and bell pepper$14.00
- Green CurryGreen curry paste, coconut milk, bamboo shoots, sweet basil leaves, and bell pepper$14.00
- Yellow CurryYellow curry, coconut milk, potatoes, carrots, onion, and bell pepper$14.00
- Masamun CurryMasamun curry paste, coconut milk, peanuts, potatoes, onion, and bell pepper$14.00
- Panang CurryPanang curry paste, coconut milk and bell pepper$14.00
- Roasted Duck CurryRoasted duck, red curry paste, coconut milk, pineapple chunks, tomatoes, bell pepper, and sweet basil leaves$17.00
- Jungle CurryRed curry paste, finger roots, baby corn, mushroom, green bean, holy basil, and fresh chili (no coconut milk)$15.00
LACHA SPECIAL
- Koong – KroobTiny shrimps mixed with flour; deep-fried and served with sweet and sour cucumber sauce$16.00
- Crispy Mussels with Bean Sprout PancakePan-fried mussels scrambled with egg, bean sprouts, and green onion with sweet chili$15.00
- Steak LaoGrilled pork, roasted rice, red onion, green onion, mint leaves, and cilantro with spicy lime juice$16.00
- Spaghetti with ClamsSpicy spaghetti pan-fried with clams, basil leaves, garlic, bell pepper, and fresh chili$18.00
- Lacha Crispy Pork PadthaiSmall rice noodles pan-fried with crispy pork, dried shrimps, egg, bean sprouts, green onion, crushed peanut, and dried chili$17.00
- Shrimp Paste RiceJasmine rice stir-fried with shrimp paste with dried shrimps, pork, egg, and apple$15.00
- Pla-Rha Fried RiceJasmine rice stir-fried with fermented fish sauce, egg, green bean, and carrot with pork and salted egg$14.00
- Crispy Grounded Catfish SaladCrispy grounded catfish served with green apple, chili, onion and lime juice on the side$16.00
- Steamed MusselsSteamed mussels served with chili lime sauce$20.00
- Spicy Raw Blue Crab SaladRaw blue crab mixed with fresh chili, lemon glass, fresh ginger, garlic, cilantro, green onion, red onion, and lime juice$20.00
- Kaolao Raw Blue Crab SaladRaw blue crab mixed with long beans, tomatoes, fresh chili, garlic, black crab paste, and fermented fish paste$20.00
- Crispy Fried LarbGrounded pork mixed with grounded dried chili, roasted rice, lime juice, cilantro, and green onion, then deep-fried$15.00
- Duck LarbGrounded duck mixed with dried chili, roasted rice, cilantro, green onion, and lime juice$18.00
- Sweet LiverPork liver mixed with grounded dried chili, roasted rice, green onion, cilantro, and lime juice$14.00
- Crab Curry with Thai Rice VermicilliCrab meat in house special curry sauce, served with Thai rice vermicilli, bean sprout, pickled mustard, fresh vegetable and a boiled egg$16.00
- Kale and Crab CurryKale with crab meat in house special curry sauce with rice choices$16.00
- Fish and Anchovy Curry with Thai Rice VermicelliSpicy grounded fish in anchovy curry sauce, served with Thai rice vermicilli, bean sprout, pickled mustard, fresh vegetable and a boiled egg$14.00
- Deep Fried TroutDeep fried whole trout, served with green apple, onion, chili and lime juice on the side$24.00
A LA CARTE
- Mixed VegetablesMixed vegetables stir-fried with garlic and oyster sauce$14.00
- Chinese BroccoliChinese broccoli stir-fried with garlic, chili, and oyster sauce$13.00
- Thai OmeletThai style omelet pan-fried with seasoned grounded pork$14.00
- Fresh Ginger and MushroomSliced fresh ginger stir-fried with mushrooms, onion, green onion, carrot, and garlic$14.00
- Orange ShrimpShrimps dipped in batter and deep fried; coated with tangy orange sauce$17.00
- Orange ChickenShrimps or Chicken dipped in batter and deep fried; coated with tangy orange sauce$15.00
- Sweet and SourPineapple chunks stir-fried with cucumber, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, and sweet and sour sauce$15.00
- Holy Basil Leaves and Fresh ChiliHoly basil leaves stir-fried with bell pepper, chopped green bean, garlic, and chili sauce$15.00
- Spicy EggplantEggplant stir-fried with bell pepper, sweet basil leaves, garlic, and chili sauce$15.00
- Garlic and PepperStir-fried garlic and pepper with steamed broccoli and carrot$14.00
- Prik KhingSautéed green bean with red curry paste$16.00
- Cashew Nuts and Dried ChiliCashew nuts stir-fried with dried chili, onion, green onion, carrot, bell pepper, and chili paste$16.00
- Pad Woon SenSilver noodles pan-fried with egg, onion, green onion, tomatoes, cabbage, carrot, celery, mushrooms, and baby corn$14.00
- Clams with Chili PasteClams stir-fried with chili paste, sweet basil leaves, garlic, and chili sauce$17.00
- Stir Fried Spicy CatfishChoice of steamed cat fish or deep fried catfish stir-fried with Thai eggplant and curry paste$19.00
NOODLE SOUPS
- Lacha NoodlesChoice of soup or dry with egg noodles, roasted duck, B.B.Q. pork, shrimps, grounded pork, green onion, and cilantro$15.00
- Egg Noodles with B.B.Q. PorkChoice of soup or dry with egg noodles, sliced B.B.Q. pork, bok choy, green onion, and cilantro$13.00
- Wonton with B.B.Q. PorkWonton skin wrapped with seasoned grounded chicken, slice B.B.Q. pork, bok choy, green onion, and cilantro$13.00
- Tae ChewChoice of noodles; choice of soup or dry with fish balls, grounded pork, imitation crab, calamari, bean sprouts, green onion, and cilantro$13.00
- Tae Chew Tom YumChoice of noodles with fish balls and soup base with spicy lime$13.00
- Seafood Tom Yum NoodlesChoice of noodles with assorted seafood, mushrooms, and bean sprouts in spicy and sour Tom Yum soup$16.00
- Thai Boat Noodles (Pork or Beef)Choice of noodles with sliced pork or beef and meat balls in house special soup$13.00
BEVERAGES
- Ovaltine Mudslide$10.00
- Young Fresh Coconut$7/$10
- Earl Grey Milk Tea$6.00
- Taro Milk Drink$6/$8
- Matcha Milk Green Tea$6/$8
- Slush (Mango, Peach, Green Apple, Passion Fruit)$8.00
- Grass Jelly Milk Drink$7.00
- Red or Green Syrup with Soda or Milk$4/$8
- Thai Iced Tea or Coffee$4.00
- Chrysenthemum Drink$3.00
- Soda (Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite)$2.00
- Bottle of Water$1.50
- Hot Tea$2.50
- Hot Coffee$2.50
FRIED RICE
- Fried RiceJasmine rice stir-fried with egg, tomatoes, onion, and green onion$13.00
- Combination Fried RiceJasmine rice and combination of pork, chicken and shrimps stir-fried with egg, tomatoes, onion, and green onion$15.00
- Spicy Seafood Tom Yum Fried RiceJasmine rice stir-fried with assorted seafood and spicy Tom Yum paste$16.00
- Andaman Fried RiceJasmine rice stir-fried with assorted seafood, Thai curry paste, basil leaves, onion, tomatoes, and fresh chili; topped with salted egg$16.00
- Spicy Fried RiceJasmine rice stir-fried with holy basil leaves, chopped green beans.garlic, and chili$13.00
- Pineapple Fried RiceJasmine rice stir-fried with curry powder, pineapple chunks, egg, raisins, cashew nuts, tomatoes, onion, and green onion$13.00
- Chinese Sausage Fried RiceJasmine rice stir-fried with Chinese sausage, egg, tomatoes, onion, and green onion$13.00
- Crab Fried RiceJasmine rice stir-fried with crab meat, egg, tomatoes, onion, and green onion$18.00
- Roasted Duck Over RiceRoasted duck and Chinese broccoli with gravy sauce over rice with black soy sauce$14.00
SOUPS
- SukiyakiOriental chicken soup with Thai style Sukiyski sauce on the side, served with assorted vegetables, egg, silver noodles, and Jasmine rice$19.00
- Esaan Hot PotEsaan style soup with special hot sauce on the side, served with assorted vegetables, egg, silver noodles, and Jasmin rice$19.00
- Mama Sue Noodle Hot PotFresh water shrimps and squid stuffed with minced chicken, boiled egg, and egg noodle in creamy Tom Yum soup$20.00
- Spicy Pork Feet SoupPork feet, galangal, lemon grass, kaffir lime leaves, onion, green onion, chili, and spicy lime juice$19.00
- Spicy Chicken Feet SoupChicken feet, galangal, lemon grass, kaffir lime leaves, onion, green onion,chili, and spicy lime juice$19.00
- Spicy Pork Ribs SoupPork ribs, galangal, lemon grass, kaffir lime leaves, onion, green onion, chili, and spicy lime juice$19.00
- Pho Tak (Spicy Seafood Soup) ●Spicy and sour soup with a combination of shrimps, fish filet, calamari, mussels, and imitation crab, fresh ginger, lemon grass, basil leaves, chili, and lime juice$20.00
- Tom YumSpicy and sour soup with choice of meat, mushrooms, lemon grass, chili, and lime juice$18.00
- Tom KhaSpicy and sour coconut soup with choice of meat, mushrooms, lemon grass, chili, and lime juice$18.00
- Tamarind SoupSpicy tamarind soup with assorted vegetables$19.00
- Deep Fried Whole Trout Tamarind SoupDeep fried whole trout in spicy tamarind soup with vegetables$28.00
PAN FRIED NOODLES
- Crab Pad ThaiSmall rice noodles pan fried with egg, bean sprouts, green onion, crushed peanut, and special homemade sauce; topped with crab meat scramble egg$18.00
- Pad Thai ●Small rice noodles pan fried with egg, tofu, bean sprouts, green onion, crushed peanuts, and special homemade sauce$14.00
- Pad Kee MaoFlat rice noodles pan fried with basil leaves, green bean, tomatoes, mushrooms, onion, and spicy garlic sauce$14.00
- Thai Basil SpaghettiSpaghetti pan fried with basil leaves, green bean, tomatoes, mushrooms, onion, and spicy garlic sauce$14.00
- Pad See EvFlat rice noodles pan fried with egg, Chinese broccoli, and black soy sauce$14.00
- Kai KuaFlat rice noodles pan fried with egg, green onion, and radish on lettuce$14.00
- Chow MeinEgg noodles pan fried with mixed vegetables$14.00
- Rad NahStir-fried flat rice noodle; topped with Chinese broccoli, garlic, and gravy sauce$14.00
DESSERTS
- Coconut Ice CreamThai coconut ice cream topped with crushed peanut$6.00
- Fried Ice CreamA deep fried breaded scoop of vanilla ice cream$7.00
- Golden BananaDeep fried mashed banana wrapped with spring roll skin with whipped cream and chocolate$7.00
- Sticky Rice with Mango (Seasonal)Sweet sticky rice in coconut milk. served with ripe sweet mango$11.00