Plern Thai Cafe Menu – Lake Forest, CA

Type : Thai restaurant

Location : Lake Forest, CA

Based on 50 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery

Plern Thai Cafe 92630

Address:
22611 Lake Forest Dr c6, Lake Forest, CA 92630

Phone: (949) 989-4566

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Hours

Friday 11 AM–8:30 PM
Saturday 12–8:30 PM
Sunday 12–8:30 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
11 AM–8:30 PM

Holiday hours
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 11 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday 11 AM–8:30 PM

Menu

Savory Bites
Crispy Chive Cake
Fried golden brown chive cakes topped with fried garlic served with sweet soy sauce.
$5.95
Wagyu Roti Mataba
Puff Stuffed with Minced 100% USDA Grass-Fed Wagyu Beef, Dutch Potato, Cilantro, Onions Served with Refreshing Cucumber Salad
$8.95
Pork Toro
Grilled marinated pork jowl served with spicy tamarind sauce. Contains dairy product.
$8.95
Soups
Chicken Coconut Soup
Gluten free. Rich aromatics flavored from coconut milk and galangal, cilantro, tomatoes and king oyster mushrooms. served with Jasmine Rice
$11.95
Shrimp Coconut Soup
Gluten free. Rich aromatics flavored from coconut milk and galangal, cilantro, tomatoes and king oyster mushrooms. served with Jasmine Rice
$14.95
Salmon Lemongrass Soup
Spicy and zesty broth infused with kaffir lime leaves and lemongrass also cilantro, king oyster mushrooms, cream and drops of chili oil. Served with Jasmine Rice. Contains dairy product.
$16.95
Shrimp Lemongrass Soup
Spicy and zesty broth infused with kaffir lime leaves and lemongrass also cilantro, king oyster mushrooms, cream and drops of chili oil. Served with Jasmine Rice.
Contains dairy product.
$14.95
Zapp Braised Beef Soup
Gluten free. Savory spicy and zesty tender braised beef shanks soup infused lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, shallots, cilantro, scallions. Served with Jasmine Rice.
$14.95
Chef’s Specialties
“Plern” Signature
Thai Purple RiceBerry Served with Grilled Marinated Pork Jowl, Assorted Vegetables and Signature Sauce Contains dairy products.
$14.95
Crunchy Chicken Lemongrass Salad
Contains peanuts. Contains eggs as an ingredient Crunchy fried chicken crumble topped with lemongrass, mint leaves, shallots, scallions, cilantro and peanuts served with tomatoes and romaine hearts with special dressing.
$11.95
Salads
Grilled Steak “Naam Tok”
Gluten free. Grilled 100% USDA Grass-Fed RIBEYE Tossed with Roasted Aromatic Rice Powder, Shallots, Scallions in Spicy Chili and Lime Dressing Served with Tomatoes and Fresh Baby Arugula
$17.95
Grilled Pork Jowl Salad
Grilled pork jowl tossed with roasted aromatic rice powder, shallots, cilantro, scallions in spicy chili, lime dressing served with tomatoes and romaine hearts. Contains dairy product.
$13.95
Curries
Green Chicken Curry Ka Nom Jeen
Gluten free. Spicy green curry paste mixed in coconut milk with fresh scent of basil, Asian melon, thai eggplant (seasonal) served with steamed vermicelli.
$11.95
Braised Beef Panaeng Curry
Tender braised beef shanks soaked in rich coconut milk and panaeng curry paste topped with kaffir lime leaves served with buttery flat bread or Jasmine Rice
$14.95
Shrimp Green Curry Ka Nom Jeen
Gluten free. Spicy green curry paste mixed in coconut milk with fresh scent of basil, Asian melon, thai eggplant (seasonal) served with steamed vermicelli.
$14.95
Plates
Chicken Rice
Steamed Chicken Served with Fresh Garlic Ginger Rice, Cucumber and Melon Soup with Our Style Spicy Bean Paste Sauce
$12.95
Crispy Chicken Rice
Crispy Fried Chicken Served with Fresh Garlic Ginger Rice, Cucumber, Melon Soup with Sweet & Sour sauce
$12.95
Crispy Pork Brussels Sprout
Crispy pork belly tossed in caramelized garlic sauce with brussels sprout served with jasmine rice.
$13.95
The Basil Wagyu
Minced 100% USDA Grass-Fed Wagyu Beef stir Fried with Basil Leaves, Green Beans Served with Crispy Fried Egg and Jasmine Rice
$16.95
“Sen Jan” Shrimp Pad Thai
Contains peanuts, gluten free. Stir Fried Small Thin Rice Noodle with Shrimps, Egg, Chives, Fermented Tiny Tofu, Bean Sprouts, Tiny Dried Shrimp, Preserved Radish and Roasted Crushed Peanut Coated in Our Style Sweet and Tangy Sauce
$14.95
Gai Ya-A-A-Ang !
Savory Grilled Chicken served with Garlic Ginger Rice, Cucumbers, Romaine Hearts and Spicy Tamarind Dressing.
$13.95
Extras
Purple Rice Berry $3.00
Jasmine Rice $2.00
Fried Egg $2.00
Drinks
Thai Milk Tea $4.50
Fresh Lime Thai Tea $4.50
Thai Iced Coffee $4.50
Soda $2.50
Sparkling Water $3.00

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Reviews

Clanda Sh
Such a gem! Loved the interior and the food was great, I honestly enjoyed their wagyu roti mataba and all the sauces. So good!

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GoodbyeApathy AO3
I want to gatekeep this place so badly but would also love to see them do well to continue business for many years so, reluctantly, I write this review

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Prince Jobbie del Rosario
Food was good, service was fast. Good lunch spot.

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Uno Santiago
The Wagyu rotisserie mataba is a great appetizer along with the crispy chive cake The Pad Thai is my go to favorite. Very traditional Thai street food. Great spot for authentic Thai cuisine! Topped it off with a Thai coffee!

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Mandy H.
The food tasted alright but was overly basic. They could include more ingredients like maybe mush rooms similar to zapp braised beef soup with lemongrass. Also, my sis ordered the green curry which was really underseasoned and not at all tasty. Also, the food’s presentation is excessively depressing and unappetizing.The coffee was tasty and the service was too great. Not worth it for the price and portion to come again 🙁

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Anh Hoang
* Order this combo: Pad Thai and Grilled Pork Salad. I have these almost every week.

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Matt Miller
I can’t believe the absolute disaster that Plern Thai Cafe is! I decided to give it a shot since I live just across the street. What a massive mistake! The Shrimp Pad Thai noodles I ordered were beyond terrible. I’ve never encountered such dry, tasteless noodles in my entire life. And guess what? Not a single onion to be found, just an uncut stick of onions – seriously, who does that?

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Sean Lai
This place is a hidden gem in OC, and definitely one of the best restaurants I have had in a long time. You can tell every dish is prepared with care and fresh ingredients. The place is pretty cozy and allow up to about 20 people for dine in. There is no restroom in here (closest one is in the nearby 99 cent store). Came here for dinner on a Saturday night and it was not packed at all. Ordered four dishes and every single one of blown my mind. The peanut sauce complemented the sate really well, and the prok toro was to die for. The sauce was so sophisticated it’s hard to decipher what ingredient was used and the flavor just exploded. The braised beef with panang curry was really tender and savory, and a fresh touch with the fried pancake. Lastly, the basil wagyu will make you chow down rice on bowl after the other. Will be back to try their other dishes soon.

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Judy
My friend recommended Plern Thai Cafe to me and I have to say, it was a great find. The interior was simple and modern with a yellow/white color scheme that was very appealing.

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Kean Ganan
Do NOT agree with the Bad Reviews, this place is AWESOME; some people are just NOT happy people. Every dish I have had is super delicious. Ingredients are fresh and made with love and super reasonable, Give This Place a try. Many have said a “Hidden Gem” in Orange County, I couldn’t agree MORE!!!! Thank You!!!

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