Sang Dao Restaurant
5421 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego
(619) 263-0914
Customers' Favorites
Mango Sticky Rice Seasonal
Salt \u0026 Pepper Wings
Pineapple Fried Rice
Red Curry Catfish
Spicy Fried Rice
Drunken Noodles
Yellow Curry
Jungle Curry
Golden Wings
Boat Noodles
APPETIZERS
GOLDEN TOFU
Lightly coated and fried tofu served with sweet and sour sauce garnished with fried garlic and cilantro.
SIRACHA WINGS
7 pieces lightly battered, seasoned & deep fried wings, tossed in our sweet chili sriracha sauce.
THAI FISH CAKES
8 pieces of ground fish patties mixed with Thai red curry, and sliced green beans. Fried and served with our sweet chili sauce and fresh cucumber slices.
GOLDEN SHRIMP
8 pieces of tempura shrimp deep fried and served with sweet chili sauce.
FRIED BEEF OR PORK
Your choice of marinated pork or beef strips, fried and served with our special sauce for dipping.
TOT SAI (TRIPAS)
Crispy small intestine lightly battered, seasoned and deep fried.
Served with your choice of our special dipping sauce.
GOLDEN WINGS
7 pieces lightly battered, seasoned & deep fried chicken wings served with sweet chili sauce.
SALT AND PEPPER CALAMARI
Lightly battered, seasoned and fried calamari tossed in salt, pepper, fried garlic, scallions and fresh serrano chili.
CHITTERLINGS WITH PICKLED MUSTARD GREENS
Stir fried chitterlings, pickled greens, garlic and onions.
SALT AND PEPPER WINGS
7 pieces lightly battered, seasoned & deep fried chicken wings tossed in salt, pepper, fried garlic, scallions and fresh serrano chili. Served with our sweet chili sauce.
CURRY
PANANG CURRY
Coconut curry prepared with a special Thai panang curry paste, bell peppers, and basil. Served with a side of white jasmine rice.
RED CURRY
Red coconut curry prepared with sliced bamboo shoots, green beans, Thai eggplant, green and red bell peppers and basil. Served with a side of white jasmine rice.
GREEN CURRY
Green coconut curry prepared with green beans, Thai eggplant, bell peppers and basil leaves.
Served with a side of white jasmine rice.
YELLOW CURRY
Yellow coconut curry prepared with potatoes and carrots. Topped with fresh cilantro and fried onions. Served with a side of white jasmine rice.
RED CURRY CATFISH
Lightly coated fried to a crisp catfish fillet sauteed in coconut milk and red curry,chili,bell peppers, onions and basil leaves.
Served with a side of white jasmine rice.
DESSERTS
MANGO STICKY RICE
Sweet coconut sticky rice, served with fresh mango, coconut sauce and topped with mint and sesame seeds.
9-MINI SESAME BALLS
9-Fried mini sesame balls with a semi-sweet red bean filling.
NUTELLA AND STRAWBERRY ROTI
Light and flaky roti with nutella spread, fresh strawberries, condensed milk and powdered sugar.
CHOCOLATE AND STRAWBERRY ROTI
Light and flaky roti with fresh strawberries, condensed milk, powdered sugar ad chocolate.
CONDENSED MILK ROTI
Light and flaky roti with condensed milk and powdered sugar.
THAI TEA CHEESCAKE
A slice of rich creamy cheesecake topped off our Thai tea drizzle.
MANGO MOUSSE CAKE
DRINKS
POWERADE
GATORADE
SQUIRT
CODE RED MT DEW
FROST BITE MT DEW
MT DEW
SIMPLY RASPBERRY LEMONADE
SUNKIST ORANGE
ARIZONA GREEN TEA WITH GINSENG
PEACH OCEAN BOMB GOKU BLACK
MELON OCEAN BOMB SUPER SAIYAN ROSE
WHITE GRAPE OCEAN BOMB GOHAN
APPLE OCEAN BOMB GOKU
VITA COCO MANGO
CRAVI DIGIMON MILK TEA
HELLO KITTY BROWN SUGAR BOBA MILK TEA
BEVERAGES
CAN SODAS AND BOTTLE DRINKS
SPECIALTY DRINKS
THAI TEA, THAI COFFEE, COCONUT JUICE, LYCHEE BLACK TEA
HOT CHOCOLATE
Hot chocolate served with marshmallows
LAO'D BBQ
LAO SAUSAGE
Pork, chili, garlic, onion,rice and lemongrass. Served with your choice of sauce.
BEEF BBQ BONELESS RIBS
Beef boneless ribs in our special house marinade and grilled.
BBQ BEEF
Beef brisket marinated in our special house marinade grilled, sliced and served with our homemade chili, lime & cilantro sauce.
BBQ PORK RIBS
Pork ribs in our special house marinade and grilled.
PAN FRIED NOODLES
PAD THAI
Stir fried noodles in eggs with our special Phad Thai sauce with nira leaves, bean sprouts and peanuts.
PAD SEE EIW
Stir fried flat noodles in eggs with black soy sauce, carrots and Chinese and American broccoli.
DRUNKEN NOODLES
Stir fried flat noodles in eggs and a spicy garlic sauce with Thai chili, Chinese and American broccoli, carrots,onions, bell peppers and basil leaves.
LAD NAR
Stir fried flat noodles topped with gravy sauce,carrots, Chinese and American Broccoli with your choice of protein.
CHOW MEIN
Stir fry egg noodles in our house sauce with garlic, onion, carrots, american brocolli and bean sprouts with our choice of meat.
RICE
FRIED RICE
Thai style fried rice with your choice of meat, eggs and green onions.
SPAM FRIED RICE
Thai style fried rice with spam, eggs and green onions.
STEAM RICE
EXTRA SIDE OR LARGE
LARGE STICKY RICE
GLUTINOUS RICE
CRAWFISH FRIED RICE
Our house fried rice wth crawfish tails.
SPICY FRIED RICE
Thai style fried rice with your choice of meat, eggs, chili, onions, bell peppers and basil leaves.
FRIED RICE WITH CHINESE SAUSAGE
Fried rice with Chinese pork sausage, peas, carrots, green onions and eggs
CURRY FRIED RICE
CRAB FRIED RICE
House fried rice with crab meat.
SEAFOOD
SALT AND PEPPER CRAWFISH
Lightly battered, seasoned and deep fried crawfish tossed in salt, pepper, fried garlic, scallions and fresh serrano chili.
SALT AND PEPPER CALAMARI
Lightly battered, seasoned and fried calamari tossed in salt, pepper, fried garlic, scallions and fresh serrano chili.
RED CURRY CATFISH
Lightly coated fried to a crisp catfish fillet sauteed in coconut milk and red curry,chili,bell peppers, onions and basil leaves.
Served with a side of white jasmine rice.
BAKED MUSSELS
Baked green mussels with cream cheese.
GRILLED LOBSTER WITH YELLOW CURRY NOODLES
Half a lobster grilled and served on a bed of curry noodles.
GRILLED LOBSTER WITH GARLIC NOODLES
Half a lobster grilled and served on a bed of garlic noodles.
SOUPS
KHAO PIAK SENChicken noodle soup
Handmade noodles served in a savory broth and your choice of meat. Topped off with green onions, cilantro, fried garlic and fried onions.
KHAO PIAK MACARONIMacaroni chicken soup
Macaroni in a savory broth and your choice of meat. Topped off with green onions, cilantro, fried garlic and fried onions.
KHAO PIAK KHAORICE PORRIDGE/CONGEE
Boiled rice in a savory broth and your choice of meat. Topped off with green onions, cilantro, fried garlic and fried onions.
PHO BEEF
Rice noodle soup with meatballs,sliced beef,tripe,bean sprouts,green onions and cilantro.
WONTON SOUP
Shrimp and pork wontons in a savory broth topped off with green onion, cilantro fried garlic and onions.
Chili oil upon request.
SPECIALS
GRILLED CHICKEN TERIYAKI PLATE
Grilled chicken served on a bed of jasmine rice and steam broccoli.
NUTELLA AND STRAWBERRY ROTI
Light and flaky roti with nutella spread, fresh strawberries, condensed milk and powdered sugar.
BOAT NOODLES
Spicy rice noodle soup with meatball, sliced beef, tripe,bean sprouts and green onions in a dark sweet and spicy beef broth.
PAPAYA SALAD LAO STYLE
Shredded fresh papaya with chili, tomatoes, lime juice in our fermented fish sauce. Served with a wedge of cabbage. Your Choice mild,medium or hot.
PAPAYA SALAD THAI STYLE
Shredded fresh papaya with chili, tomatoes, lime juice in a light fish sauce with dried shrimp and peanuts. Served with a wedge of cabbage. Your Choice mild,medium or hot.
LARB CHICKEN
Chopped Chicken breast in grounded roasted rice, chili,lime juice, green scallions and cilantro. Topped off with fresh chili and mint.
LARB BEEF
Ground beef cooked and mixed in grounded roasted rice, chili,lime juice, green scallions and cilantro. Topped off with fresh chili and mint. *Spicy Beef Cooked, medium cooked, bitter or regular.
LARGE STICKY RICE
THOM KROUNG NAI
Combination of beef offal in a spicy soup with roasted ground rice and lime leaves. Topped with fresh cilantro and chopped green onions.
THOM KAH
Coconut soup with lemon grass,galangal,chili,mushrooms bell peppers,basil and coconut milk.
FRESH SPRING ROLLS SHRIMP
FRESH SPRING ROLLS TOFU
EGGROLLS
6 pieces served with sweet chili sauce.
CURRY FRIED RICE
GREEN CURRY MUSSELS
New Zealand mussels served in a green curry savory sauce with bell peppers and basil served with slices of toasted sourdough bread.
STIR FRY ENTREE
KA PAO
Stir fried in a hot and spicy garlic mixed chili sauce, bell peppers, onions and basil leaves. Served with steam rice.
GARLIC PLATE
Your choice of meat. Marinated with garlic and black pepper stir fried and served on a bed of lettuce, broccoli and cucumber slices. Topped with cilantro and fried garlic.
Served with a side of white jasmine rice.
MIX VEGGIE DELIGHT
Mixed vegetable medley stir fried with garlic and light oyster sauce. You can add your choice of meat.
Served with a side of white jasmine rice.
PAD PET
Stir fry with your choice of meat in a spicy coconut curry sauce, bamboo, bell peppers, green beans, garlic, and basil.
Served with a side of white jasmine rice.
VEGETARIAN
MIX VEGGIE DELIGHT
Mixed vegetable medley stir fried with garlic and light oyster sauce. You can add your choice of meat.
Served with a side of white jasmine rice.
SPICY EGGPLANT
Stir fried chinese eggplants in spicy chili garlic sauce with bell peppers, onions, carrots and basil leaves. Vegetarian
Served with side of Jasmine rice.
BOWLS
COMFORT BOWL
Rice bowl served with 3 slices of spam, 4 pieces of Chinese sausage and a fried egg topped with fried garlic and served with a savory soy sauce.
APPETIZERS
GOLDEN TOFU
Lightly coated and fried tofu served with sweet and sour sauce garnished with fried garlic and cilantro.
SIRACHA WINGS
7 pieces lightly battered, seasoned & deep fried wings, tossed in our sweet chili sriracha sauce.
THAI FISH CAKES
8 pieces of ground fish patties mixed with Thai red curry, and sliced green beans. Fried and served with our sweet chili sauce and fresh cucumber slices.
GOLDEN SHRIMP
8 pieces of tempura shrimp deep fried and served with sweet chili sauce.
FRIED BEEF OR PORK
Your choice of marinated pork or beef strips, fried and served with our special sauce for dipping.
TOT SAI (TRIPAS)
Crispy small intestine lightly battered, seasoned and deep fried.
Served with your choice of our special dipping sauce.
GOLDEN WINGS
7 pieces lightly battered, seasoned & deep fried chicken wings served with sweet chili sauce.
SALT AND PEPPER CALAMARI
Lightly battered, seasoned and fried calamari tossed in salt, pepper, fried garlic, scallions and fresh serrano chili.
CHITTERLINGS WITH PICKLED MUSTARD GREENS
Stir fried chitterlings, pickled greens, garlic and onions.
SALT AND PEPPER WINGS
7 pieces lightly battered, seasoned & deep fried chicken wings tossed in salt, pepper, fried garlic, scallions and fresh serrano chili. Served with our sweet chili sauce.
SPECIALS
GRILLED CHICKEN TERIYAKI PLATE
Grilled chicken served on a bed of jasmine rice and steam broccoli.
NUTELLA AND STRAWBERRY ROTI
Light and flaky roti with nutella spread, fresh strawberries, condensed milk and powdered sugar.
BOAT NOODLES
Spicy rice noodle soup with meatball, sliced beef, tripe,bean sprouts and green onions in a dark sweet and spicy beef broth.
PAPAYA SALAD LAO STYLE
Shredded fresh papaya with chili, tomatoes, lime juice in our fermented fish sauce. Served with a wedge of cabbage. Your Choice mild,medium or hot.
PAPAYA SALAD THAI STYLE
Shredded fresh papaya with chili, tomatoes, lime juice in a light fish sauce with dried shrimp and peanuts. Served with a wedge of cabbage. Your Choice mild,medium or hot.
LARB CHICKEN
Chopped Chicken breast in grounded roasted rice, chili,lime juice, green scallions and cilantro. Topped off with fresh chili and mint.
LARB BEEF
Ground beef cooked and mixed in grounded roasted rice, chili,lime juice, green scallions and cilantro. Topped off with fresh chili and mint. *Spicy Beef Cooked, medium cooked, bitter or regular.
LARGE STICKY RICE
THOM KROUNG NAI
Combination of beef offal in a spicy soup with roasted ground rice and lime leaves. Topped with fresh cilantro and chopped green onions.
THOM KAH
Coconut soup with lemon grass,galangal,chili,mushrooms bell peppers,basil and coconut milk.
FRESH SPRING ROLLS SHRIMP
FRESH SPRING ROLLS TOFU
EGGROLLS
6 pieces served with sweet chili sauce.
CURRY FRIED RICE
GREEN CURRY MUSSELS
New Zealand mussels served in a green curry savory sauce with bell peppers and basil served with slices of toasted sourdough bread.
LAO'D BBQ
LAO SAUSAGE
Pork, chili, garlic, onion,rice and lemongrass. Served with your choice of sauce.
BEEF BBQ BONELESS RIBS
Beef boneless ribs in our special house marinade and grilled.
BBQ BEEF
Beef brisket marinated in our special house marinade grilled, sliced and served with our homemade chili, lime & cilantro sauce.
BBQ PORK RIBS
Pork ribs in our special house marinade and grilled.
STIR FRY ENTREE
KA PAO
Stir fried in a hot and spicy garlic mixed chili sauce, bell peppers, onions and basil leaves. Served with steam rice.
GARLIC PLATE
Your choice of meat. Marinated with garlic and black pepper stir fried and served on a bed of lettuce, broccoli and cucumber slices. Topped with cilantro and fried garlic.
Served with a side of white jasmine rice.
MIX VEGGIE DELIGHT
Mixed vegetable medley stir fried with garlic and light oyster sauce. You can add your choice of meat.
Served with a side of white jasmine rice.
PAD PET
Stir fry with your choice of meat in a spicy coconut curry sauce, bamboo, bell peppers, green beans, garlic, and basil.
Served with a side of white jasmine rice.
CURRY
PANANG CURRY
Coconut curry prepared with a special Thai panang curry paste, bell peppers, and basil. Served with a side of white jasmine rice.
RED CURRY
Red coconut curry prepared with sliced bamboo shoots, green beans, Thai eggplant, green and red bell peppers and basil. Served with a side of white jasmine rice.
GREEN CURRY
Green coconut curry prepared with green beans, Thai eggplant, bell peppers and basil leaves.
Served with a side of white jasmine rice.
YELLOW CURRY
Yellow coconut curry prepared with potatoes and carrots. Topped with fresh cilantro and fried onions. Served with a side of white jasmine rice.
RED CURRY CATFISH
Lightly coated fried to a crisp catfish fillet sauteed in coconut milk and red curry,chili,bell peppers, onions and basil leaves.
Served with a side of white jasmine rice.
SOUPS
KHAO PIAK SENChicken noodle soup
Handmade noodles served in a savory broth and your choice of meat. Topped off with green onions, cilantro, fried garlic and fried onions.
KHAO PIAK MACARONIMacaroni chicken soup
Macaroni in a savory broth and your choice of meat. Topped off with green onions, cilantro, fried garlic and fried onions.
KHAO PIAK KHAORICE PORRIDGE/CONGEE
Boiled rice in a savory broth and your choice of meat. Topped off with green onions, cilantro, fried garlic and fried onions.
PHO BEEF
Rice noodle soup with meatballs,sliced beef,tripe,bean sprouts,green onions and cilantro.
WONTON SOUP
Shrimp and pork wontons in a savory broth topped off with green onion, cilantro fried garlic and onions.
Chili oil upon request.
PAN FRIED NOODLES
PAD THAI
Stir fried noodles in eggs with our special Phad Thai sauce with nira leaves, bean sprouts and peanuts.
PAD SEE EIW
Stir fried flat noodles in eggs with black soy sauce, carrots and Chinese and American broccoli.
DRUNKEN NOODLES
Stir fried flat noodles in eggs and a spicy garlic sauce with Thai chili, Chinese and American broccoli, carrots,onions, bell peppers and basil leaves.
LAD NAR
Stir fried flat noodles topped with gravy sauce,carrots, Chinese and American Broccoli with your choice of protein.
CHOW MEIN
Stir fry egg noodles in our house sauce with garlic, onion, carrots, american brocolli and bean sprouts with our choice of meat.
SEAFOOD
SALT AND PEPPER CRAWFISH
Lightly battered, seasoned and deep fried crawfish tossed in salt, pepper, fried garlic, scallions and fresh serrano chili.
SALT AND PEPPER CALAMARI
Lightly battered, seasoned and fried calamari tossed in salt, pepper, fried garlic, scallions and fresh serrano chili.
RED CURRY CATFISH
Lightly coated fried to a crisp catfish fillet sauteed in coconut milk and red curry,chili,bell peppers, onions and basil leaves.
Served with a side of white jasmine rice.
BAKED MUSSELS
Baked green mussels with cream cheese.
GRILLED LOBSTER WITH YELLOW CURRY NOODLES
Half a lobster grilled and served on a bed of curry noodles.
GRILLED LOBSTER WITH GARLIC NOODLES
Half a lobster grilled and served on a bed of garlic noodles.
RICE
FRIED RICE
Thai style fried rice with your choice of meat, eggs and green onions.
SPAM FRIED RICE
Thai style fried rice with spam, eggs and green onions.
STEAM RICE
EXTRA SIDE OR LARGE
LARGE STICKY RICE
GLUTINOUS RICE
CRAWFISH FRIED RICE
Our house fried rice wth crawfish tails.
SPICY FRIED RICE
Thai style fried rice with your choice of meat, eggs, chili, onions, bell peppers and basil leaves.
FRIED RICE WITH CHINESE SAUSAGE
Fried rice with Chinese pork sausage, peas, carrots, green onions and eggs
CURRY FRIED RICE
CRAB FRIED RICE
House fried rice with crab meat.
DRINKS
POWERADE
GATORADE
SQUIRT
CODE RED MT DEW
FROST BITE MT DEW
MT DEW
SIMPLY RASPBERRY LEMONADE
SUNKIST ORANGE
ARIZONA GREEN TEA WITH GINSENG
PEACH OCEAN BOMB GOKU BLACK
MELON OCEAN BOMB SUPER SAIYAN ROSE
WHITE GRAPE OCEAN BOMB GOHAN
APPLE OCEAN BOMB GOKU
VITA COCO MANGO
CRAVI DIGIMON MILK TEA
HELLO KITTY BROWN SUGAR BOBA MILK TEA
BEVERAGES
CAN SODAS AND BOTTLE DRINKS
SPECIALTY DRINKS
THAI TEA, THAI COFFEE, COCONUT JUICE, LYCHEE BLACK TEA
HOT CHOCOLATE
Hot chocolate served with marshmallows
DESSERTS
MANGO STICKY RICE
Sweet coconut sticky rice, served with fresh mango, coconut sauce and topped with mint and sesame seeds.
9-MINI SESAME BALLS
9-Fried mini sesame balls with a semi-sweet red bean filling.
NUTELLA AND STRAWBERRY ROTI
Light and flaky roti with nutella spread, fresh strawberries, condensed milk and powdered sugar.
CHOCOLATE AND STRAWBERRY ROTI
Light and flaky roti with fresh strawberries, condensed milk, powdered sugar ad chocolate.
CONDENSED MILK ROTI
Light and flaky roti with condensed milk and powdered sugar.
THAI TEA CHEESCAKE
A slice of rich creamy cheesecake topped off our Thai tea drizzle.
MANGO MOUSSE CAKE
BOWLS
COMFORT BOWL
Rice bowl served with 3 slices of spam, 4 pieces of Chinese sausage and a fried egg topped with fried garlic and served with a savory soy sauce.
VEGETARIAN
MIX VEGGIE DELIGHT
Mixed vegetable medley stir fried with garlic and light oyster sauce. You can add your choice of meat.
Served with a side of white jasmine rice.
SPICY EGGPLANT
Stir fried chinese eggplants in spicy chili garlic sauce with bell peppers, onions, carrots and basil leaves. Vegetarian
Served with side of Jasmine rice.
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Recent Reviews
Larb (with chicken) and sticky rice were excellent. As were the tapioca balls with pork inside (sakoo yat sai). People were very friendly and patiently answered my questions about the wide selection of prepared foods and sauces at the front.
July 2025
This family owned restaurant is great! Our server Mike was so kind and had amazing hospitality and really made us feel right at home.
The food was incredible. We had drunken noodles and Pad ped
No thrills Lao / Thai. With nothing but smiles and cares from the whole family. They’ve been around for years and I can tell why!
The portions are big, the flavor is bold and perfect amount of spice.
We will be...
The food was incredible. We had drunken noodles and Pad ped
No thrills Lao / Thai. With nothing but smiles and cares from the whole family. They’ve been around for years and I can tell why!
The portions are big, the flavor is bold and perfect amount of spice.
We will be...
January 2025
Real authentic family spot that feels just like home but better (because everyone is nice lol!) Every single dish I’ve had has been better than any other spot. So many ready-made items wrapped and ready to go for lunches, leftovers etc. Prices are so reasonable given the quality too. And there’s always parking!
January 2025
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