Charm Thai Bistro Menu (Update 2025)
Located in Oakland, CA, Charm Thai Bistro offers a casual yet trendy dining experience with a variety of Thai dishes that cater to different dietary preferences like vegan and pescatarian options. Notable for its cozy atmosphere, friendly service, and fresh, flavorful dishes, this hidden gem is a favorite haunt for many customers. From appetizers like Crispy Taro and Yam to soups like Tom Kha Gai, and salads like Yum Nam Kao Tod, each dish is prepared with attention to detail and bursts with authentic Thai flavors. With positive reviews praising the Crab Fried Rice and Yellow Curry Chicken, Charm Thai Bistro stands out for its quality cuisine and inviting ambiance. Whether you're dining in or taking advantage of their delivery or takeout options, Charm Thai Bistro promises a delightful culinary experience that keeps customers coming back for more.
Appetizer
Garden Roll
Rice noodle, mint, carrot, cabbage, lettuce and cucumber. Served with peanut and tamarind sauce. Gluten-free.
Crispy Taro and Yam
Served with house peanut-plum sauce and topped with cilantro.
Popiah - Crispy Vegetable Rolls
Served with house peanut-plum sauce and house salad.
Kanom Pak-kard
Radish cake saute with beansprout, chives, garlic sauce. Served with chili sauce.
Fried Calamari
Served with house peanut-plum sauce and house salad.
Curry Puffs
Pastry puff filled with potato, onion, carrot, yellow curry spices. Served with cucumber salad.
Chicken Satay
Served with Thai peanut sauce, cucumber and house salad.
Spicy Basil Wings
Crispy wings tossed with spicy plum sauce with crispy Thai basil. Mild Spicy.
Geow Krob - Fried Wontons
Ground chicken, shrimp wrapper served with sweet & sour sauce.
Tom Kha Gai Bowl
Coconut milk soup with chicken, lemongrass, galanga, baby corn, kiffir lime leaves, green onion and mushroom.
Cup of Tom Yum Goong
Spicy and sour soup with prawns, mushroom, lemongrass, baby corn, green onion and kaffir lime leaves. Mild spicy.
Tom Yum Goong Bowl
Spicy and sour soup with prawns, mushroom, lemongrass, baby corn, green onion and kiffir lime leaves.
Cup of Tom Kha Gai
Coconut milk soup with chicken, legs, galangal, baby corn, kaffir lime leaves, green onion and mushroom. Gluten-free.
Soup
Salad
Yum Nam Kao Tod
Crispy rice salad. Crispy rice, minced chicken, onion, mint leaves, ginger, peanut, roasted chili, romaine lettuce and lime dressing. Mild spicy.
Somtum
Shredded green papaya, tomatoes, chili, green bean, peanut tossed with house garlic lime dressing. Mild spicy.
Yum Nuer
Beef salad. Grilled medium rare beef tossed with onion, cucumber, mint, Served over a bed of spring mix. Mild spicy.
Larb Gai
Chicken salad. Ground chicken tossed with lemongrass, chili, onion, mint, roasted rice powder, red onion and spicy lime dressing. Mild spicy.
Asparagus Salad
Grilled asparagus and prawns topped with cilantro,crispy shallot and house dressing.
Spicy Duck Salad
Roasted duck, mint, onion, roasted rice, spring mixed with garlic lime dressing.
Prawns Mango Salad
Crab Rangoon
Cream cheese wontons, green onion served with sweet & sour sauce.
Basil Lettuce Wraps
Minced chicken saute with Thai basil, onion and water chestnut. Served with cups of Iceberg lettuce and Thai peanut sauce.
Lemongrass Mussels
Lunch Special Appetizer
Lunch Special Entree
Khao Mok Gai Lunch Special
Steamed herbed chicken, yellow curry rice, cucumber. Served with cucumber salad and house plum sauce.
Pad Phrik Khing Moo Krob Lunch Special
Housemade crispy pork belly with greenbean, kiffir lime leaves, bell pepper and roasted chili sauce.
Spicy Basil Fried Rice
Fried rice with Chicken and Prawns saute with Thai basil, spicy garlic sauce and yellow onion.
Crab Fried Rice Lunch Special
Choice of Jasmine white rice or brown rice.
Halibut Green Curry Lunch Special
Halibut green curry with eggplant, green bean, bell pepper and basil. Gluten free. Mild Spicy.
Pad Asparagus Lunch Special
Chicken and prawns, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, baby corn, mushroom, bell pepper, carrot sauteed with garlic spicy sauce.
Khao Soi - Northern Style Curry Noodle
Egg noodle in spicy herbed curry sauce with choice of Slow Cook Chicken, Braised Beef Flank Steak or Steamed TOFU served with beansprout, shallots, pickle cabbage, crispy noodle, peanut, oil chili paste.
Kao Pad Kratium Salmon Lunch Special
Garlic fried rice, egg, grilled salmon served with grilled asparagus shiitake mushroom and house garlic lime sauce.
Pumpkin Curry Lunch Special
Chicken and Prawns in red carry with pumpkin, bell pepper, Thai basil and kaffir lime leaves. Gluten free. Mild Spicy.
Thai Basil Moo Krob
House-made crispy pork belly with Thai Basil, green bean, bell pepper and garlic spicy sauce.
Duck Noodle Soup
Roasted duck, egg noodle, bok choy, bean sprout, chinese celery in five spice soup, topped with fried garlic and green onion.
Roasted Duck Curry*
Roasted duck in red coconut milk curry with pineapple, cherry tomatoes, Thai basil, asparagus, bell pepper.
Tom Yum Noodle Soup*
Egg noodle with crispy pork belly, prawns, ground chicken, beansprout and green onion in Tom Yum broth.
Garlic Pepper Trout
Trout fillet with garlic shrimp paste, onion, bell pepper,young pepper corn topped with crispy Thai basil.
Charm Garlic Noodle
Prawns, Thai basil, garlic, butter with Housemade sauce.
Pad Gra Pow-Pad Basil
Ground chicken with Thai basil, onion, bell pepper and garlic spicy sauce.
Spicy Pork with Eggplant
Pork saute with curry sauce, young pepper corn, bell pepper. Served over grilled eggplant and steamed bok choy. Mild spicy.
Himapan Gai
Chicken with cashew, broccoli, onion, bell pepper, roasted chili, green onion and chili garlic sauce. Mild Spicy.
Gai Pad King - Ginger Chicken
Chicken saute with garlic sauce, ginger, onion and shiitake mushroom.
Spicy Fried Catfish
Fried catfish saute with curry sauce, green bean, bell pepper topped with crispy basil leaves. Mild Spicy.
Kao Pad
Fried rice with choice of chicken, beef, pork or prawns with onion, green pea, carrot and egg. Gluten-free.
Pineapple Fried Rice
Fried rice with choice of chicken, beef, pork with onion, pea, carrot, baby corn, egg, raisin, cashew nuts, pineapple, yellow curry spices.
Lunch Entree
Lunch Curry
Massaman Curry
Chicken simmered in massaman curry, peanut, potatoes, star anise.
Panang Curry
Beef simmer in panang curry with basil, red bell and lime leaves. Mild spicy, Gluten-free.
House Curry
Choice of chicken, beef, pork with basil, broccoli, cauliflowers, zucchini & bell pepper in red curry. Mild spicy, Gluten-free.
Yellow Curry
Choice of chicken, beef, pork with potatoes, onion, cauliflowers, turmeric powder and crispy shallot. Mild spicy.
Green Curry
Choice of chicken, beef, pork with eggplant, green bean, bell pepper, Thai basil in green curry. Mild spicy, Gluten-free.
Pad Thai
Rice noodle with Prawns, tofu, egg, beansprout, chives and peanut. Gluten-free.
Pad Ke Mao
Wide rice noodle with prawns, onion, green beans, tomatoes, red bell pepper, Thai basil and spicy garlic sauce. Mild Spicy.
Pad Se Ew
Wide rice noodle with chicken, egg, broccoli and garlic soy sauce.
Noodle
Side
Cucumber Salad
Jasmine White Rice
Jasmine Brown Rice
Sticky Rice
Out of order
Steamed Vegetable
Wide Noodle
Thin Noodle
Thai Peanut Sauce
Garden Rolls - Fresh Rolls
Served with peanut and tamarind sauce. Gluten-free.
Basil Lettuce Wraps J
Tofu saute with Thai basil, onion and water chestnut. Served with cups of Iceberg lettuce and peanut sauce.
Tao Hu Tod - Crispy Tofu
Served with house plum sauce and grounded peanut. Gluten-free.
Curry Puff J
Pastry puff filled with potato, onion, carrot and yellow curry powder.
Lunch Veggie Lovers Appetizer
Lunch Veggie Lovers Soup
Tom Kha J Bowl
Coconut milk soup, veggies and tofu, lemongrass, galanga, kiffir lime leaves, green onion and mushroom.
Cup of Tom Kha J
Coconut milk soup with veggies & tofu, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, green onion and mushroom. Gluten-free.
Tom Yum J Bowl
Spicy and sour soup with veggies and tofu, mushroom, lemongrass, green onion and kiffir lime leaves.
Cup of Tom Yum J
Spicy and sour soup with veggies and tofu, mushroom, lemongrass, green onion and kaffir lime leaves. Mild Spicy.
Somtum J
Shredded green papaya, tomatoes, chili, green bean, peanut tossed with house garlic lime dressing.
Yum Nam Kao Tod J
Crispy rice salad J. Crispy rice, tofu, onion, mint leaves, ginger, peanut, roasted chili, romaine lettuce and lime dressing.
Mango Salad
Mango, cherry tomatoes, mint, onion, cashew nuts tossed with garlic house lime dressing.
Lunch Veggie Lovers Salad
Lunch Veggie Lovers Noodle
Pad Ke Mao J
Wide rice noodles stir-fried with tofu, green bean, onion, tomatoes, basil and garlic spicy sauce.
Pad Thai J
Rice noodle with tofu, egg, bean sprout, chives and peanut. Gluten free.
Pad Se-Ew J
Pan fried wide rice noodle with tofu, egg, broccoli and garlic soy sauce.
Tofu Red Curry
Seasonal vegetable, bell pepper and tofu in a homemade red curry. Gluten-free.
Tofu Yellow Curry
Tofu, potatoes, onion, carrot topped with crispy shallot in yellow curry sauce. Served with cucumber salad.
Tofu Green Curry
Tofu with Thai basil, eggplant, green bean and bell pepper in green curry sauce.
Himapan Tofu
Tofu and cashew nuts sauteed with garlic, dark soy sauce, roasted chili, bell pepper, broccoli and onion.
Pad Graprow Tofu - Basil Tofu
Tofu sauteed with fresh basil leaves, mushroom, onion, bell pepper and spicy garlic sauce.
Spicy Shiitake with Grilled Eggplant
Shiitake mushroom saute with curry sauce, young pepper corn, basil bell pepper. Served over grilled eggplant and steamed bok choy.
Green Bean Tofu
Tofu, green bean, lime leaves, bell pepper sauteed with red curry.
Praram Tofu
Crispy tofu served on a bed of steamed vegetable, topped with Thai peanut sauce and onion. Gluten-free.
Ginger Shiitake
Shiitake mushroom saute with tofu, young ginger, onion, green onion, bell pepper and garlic sauce.
Tofu Pad Asparagus
Asparagus, cherry tomatoes, baby corn, mushroom, carrot, bell pepper and tofu sauteed with spicy garlic sauce.
Vegetable Fried Rice
Thai fried rice with tofu, egg, cabbage, broccoli, onion, green pea, carrot, baby corn and green onion.
Pineapple Fried Rice J
Lunch Veggie Lovers Entree
Dinner Special Entree
Crying Tiger
Grilled USDA ribeye, broccoli, cauliflower, cherry tomatoes served with sticky rice and spicy garlic lime sauce.
Pad Phrik Khing Moo Krob
Housemade crispy pork belly with greenbean, kiffir lime leaves, bell pepper and roasted chili sauce.
Pad Asparagus Seafood
Prawns, scallop, calamari, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, baby corn, mushroom, carrot, red bell pepper sauteed with garlic spicy sauce.
Seafood Hot Plate
Scallop, salmon, prawns and mussel saute with chili paste, eggplant, bell pepper, lemongrass and lime leaves.
Halibut Green Curry
Halibut green curry with eggplant, green bean, bell pepper and basil. Gluten-free. Mild spicy.
Crab Fried Rice
Choice of jasmine white rice or brown rice.
Seafood Pumpkin Curry
Prawns, Scallop, Calamari in red curry with pumpkin, bell pepper, Thai Basil and Kaffir lime leaves. Gluten-free. Mild Spicy.
Shiitake Ginger Catfish
Catfish sauteed with garlic sauce, ginger, red bell pepper, onion, green onion and shiitake mushroom.
Trout Mango Salad
Grilled Whole Trout topped with Mango tossed with mint, onion, cherry tomatoes, chili, cashew nuts and lime dressing. Mild Spicy.
Grilled Salmon
Wrapped in banana leaves, served with garlic lemon sauce. Saute vegetable garlic lobster sauce on the side.
Praram Gai
Pan fried chicken breast served on a bed of steamed vegetables topped with Thai peanut sauce and red onion. Gluten-free.
Kao Pad - Fried Rice
Fried rice with choice of chicken, beef, pork or prawns with onion, green pea, carrot and egg. Gluten-free.
Dinner Entree
Dessert
Black Sticky Rice with Mango
Black Sticky Rice with Sangkaya
Thai custard.
Fried banana with Coconut Ice Cream
Coconut Ice Cream
Matcha Ice Cream
Thai Iced Tea
Charm Iced Coffee
Lychee Iced Tea
Passionfruit Refresher
Somza - Tropical Orange Soda
Coke
Sprite
Berries Sake Jelly
Sakura Blossom
Sakura extract, lychee syrup, lemonade, lemon juice, hibiscus powder.
Tropical Sunrise
Passionfruit syrup, pineapple juice, lime juice, sparkling soda, mint leaves.
Singha Beer
Watermelon Sunset
Watermelon syrup, pineapple juice, orange juice, lime, sparkling soda, slice orange.