Ponsawan Thai Cuisine

16566 Washington St, Thornton
(720) 638-9966

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S3 Spicy Soup Tom Yum Chicken Large
Drunken Noodles Pad Khee Mao
Rnii Pineapple Fried Rice
Sticky Rice with Mango
Pad Thai with Chicken
Fried Wonton 8 Pieces
Spiced Soup Tom Yum L
Garlic Pork Spareribs
Coconut Ice Cream
Chicken Pad Thai

Menu

Appetizers
Vegetable Egg Rolls (2 Rolls)
Silver noodles, cabbage, carrots wrapped in fresh dough, and deep-fried.
Fried Tofu (6 pcs)
Deep-fried bean curd cake. Served with ground peanuts in sweet and sour sauce.
Cream Cheese (6 pcs)
Imitation crab, cream cheese, and green onion wrapped in wonton skin. Served with homemade sweet and sour sauce.
Sa-Tay (4 Sticks)
Marinated tender chicken or beef or pork in coconut cream with herbs and spices. Grilled and served with peanut sauce and cucumber relish dip.
Garlic Pork Spareribs
Deep-fried pork ribs with garlic and pepper.
Fried Wonton (8 pcs)
Ground pork wrapped in wonton skin, deep-fried. Served with sweet and sour sauce.
Shrimp Egg Rolls (2 Rolls)
Shrimp wrapped in fresh dough and deep-fried.
Fish Cake (5 pcs)
Deep-fried fish cake mixed with Thai spices. Served with cucumber sauce.
Pork and Shrimp Dumplings (6 pcs)
Soft dough stuffed with shrimp and pork, onion, garlic, pepper, and spice. Steamed and served with a light, sweet sauce.
Fresh Roll (2 pcs)
Rice wrappers stuffed with green leaf, cabbage, carrot, tofu or shrimp, rice noodle, and basil. Served with homemade dipping sauce. Topped with ground peanuts.
Thai Sausage (Isaan)
Fermented sausage originates in the northeastern provinces of Thailand. It is made with pork and rice and is typically eaten as a snack. Served with bird's eye chilis, raw cabbage, and sliced ginger.
Fried Shrimp (5 pcs)
Deep-fried shrimp served with a spicy-sweet sauce.

Lunch Specials
Pad Thai
Rice noodles stir-fried with egg, bean sprouts, green onions with pad Thai sauce. Topped with ground peanuts and lime. Additional charge for shrimp and seafood includes mussels, scallop, squid, and shrimp.
Curry
Served with jasmine rice. Choice of meat cooked in red or green curry paste, coconut milk, eggplant, green, red peppers, bamboo shoots, and Thai basil. Additional charge for shrimp and seafood includes mussels, scallop, squid, and shrimp.
Basil Fried Rice
This typical Thai street dish is a spicy mix of fried rice with eggs, basil, garlic, onion, and chili. Additional charge for shrimp and seafood includes mussels, scallop, squid, and shrimp.
Pad See-Ew
Fresh rice noodles stir-fried with egg, Chinese broccoli, and a brown sauce. Additional charge for shrimp and seafood includes mussels, scallop, squid, and shrimp.
Thai Fried Rice
Thai jasmine rice, egg, onions, green onions, tomatoes, stir-fried with a choice of meat and Thai ingredients. Topped with carrots, and cilantro. Served with sliced cucumber. Additional charge for shrimp and seafood includes mussels, scallop, squid, and shrimp.
Chow Mein
Choice of meat and mixed vegetables fried with chow mein noodles. Additional charge for shrimp and seafood includes mussels, scallop, squid, and shrimp.

Soups
Coconut Soup (Tom Kha)
Richly-seasoned soup of coconut milk with chicken or shrimp, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galanga (Thai ginger), and fresh Thai herbs. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Seafood Hot Pot
Hot and sour soup with a combination of shrimp, scallops, mussels, squid, mushrooms, chili paste, and topped with green onion, and cilantro. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Spiced Soup (Tom Yum)
Chicken or shrimp in hot and sour soup with lemongrass, galanga (Thai ginger), kaffir lime leaves, fresh mushrooms, hot pepper, Thai herbs, lime juice, and cilantro. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Rice Soup
Rice soup with a choice of shrimp or chicken. Topped with green onion, cilantro, and fried garlic. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Tofu Soup
Tofu, cabbage, green onion, white onion, and cilantro. Prepared without the use of MSG.

Salads
Larb
Choice of ground pork, beef, or chicken. Spiced with chili-lime sauce, lemongrass, Thai herbs, rice powder, broth with green onions, red onions, and marsh mint. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Papaya Salad (Som Tum)
Shredded papaya, garlic, tomato, and green beans mixed with homemade sauce. Topped with whole peanuts. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Grilled Beef Salad (Nua Num-Tok)
Grilled beef with mint leaves, green onion, lime juice, rice powder, and ground chili. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Beef Salad (Yum Nuea)
Sliced beef with cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and mixed with a spicy lime juice. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Yum Woon Sen
Silver noodles with pork, shrimp, and vegetables seasoned with spicy lemon dressing. Prepared without the use of msg.
Grilled Shrimp Salad (Pla Koong)
Grilled medium-rare prawns seasoned with lemongrass, onion, mint leaves, and chili. Prepared without the use of msg.
Thai Salad
A Thai feast of cucumbers, onions, shredded chicken, boiled egg, and tomatoes. Served on a bed of lettuce with peanut sauce dressing and crunchy fried wonton. Prepared without the use of msg.
Squid Salad (Yum Pla Muek)
Spice squid with onion, lime juice, and fresh chili. Prepared without the use of MSG.

Rice and Noodle Dishes
Pineapple Fried Rice
Thai jasmine rice, egg, onions, green onions, pineapple, nuts, raisins, and yellow curry powder. Served with cashews, cucumbers, carrots, and cilantro. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Pad Thai
Rice noodles stir-fried with egg, bean sprouts, green onions, and pad Thai sauce. Topped with ground peanuts and lime. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)
Fresh rice noodles stir-fried with red, green bell peppers, eggplant, yellow onion, green beans, basil leaves, bean sprouts, and chili sauce. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Fried Rice
Thai jasmine rice, egg, onions, green onions, tomatoes, stir-fried with choice of meat, Thai ingredients. Topped with carrots and cilantro, and served with sliced cucumber. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Pad See-Ew
Fresh rice noodles stir-fried with egg, broccoli, carrots, and a brown sauce. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Chow Mein
Choice of proteins and mixed vegetables fried with chow mein noodles. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Pad Thai Woon Sen
Silver noodles stir-fried with egg, bean sprouts, green onions, and pad Thai sauce. Topped with ground peanuts and lime. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Yellow Curry Fried Rice
Choice of meat with carrot, potatoes, onion, and yellow curry sauce in coconut milk. Served with steamed rice. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Noodle Bowl
Choices of BBQ pork, chicken, beef, or meatballs with rice noodle soup with bean sprouts. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Ladd Knar
Sautéed fresh rice noodles topped with broccoli and carrots in brown gravy. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Pad Woon Sen
Stir-fried your choice of meat, egg with silver noodles with green onion, and tomatoes. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Spaghetti Kee Mao
Combination of seafood, basil, vegetables, spaghetti noodle pan-fried with garlic, and chili. Prepared without the use of MSG.

Curry Dishes
Panang Curry
Choice of meat with Panang chili paste mixed in coconut milk, sweet basil, kaffir lime leaves, and green, and red bell peppers. Served with jasmine rice.
Green Curry
Choice of meat cooked in green curry paste, coconut milk, eggplant, bamboo shoots, green, red bell peppers, green peas, and Thai basil. Served with jasmine rice.
Yellow Curry
Choice of meat with carrot, potatoes, onion, and yellow curry sauce in coconut milk. Served with steamed rice. Served with jasmine rice.
Massaman Curry
Choice of meat with massaman curry paste, coconut milk, potato, yellow onions, whole peanuts, and cumin (year). Served with jasmine rice.
Pineapple Curry
Choice of meat cooked in red curry paste, coconut milk, pineapple, and onion. Served with jasmine rice.
Red Curry
Choice of meat cooked in red curry paste, coconut milk, eggplant, green, red peppers, bamboo shoots, and Thai basil. Served with jasmine rice.
Country Style Curry
Choice of meat cooked with red curry paste, kra chai (a Thai herb), bamboo shoots, eggplant, green, red peppers, mushrooms, green peas, and Thai basil. Served with jasmine rice.

Extras
Rice
Sticky Rice
Peanut Sauce
Extra Chicken
Extra Shrimp
Extra Rice (Large)
Extra Vegetables
Extra Pork
Extra Beef
Tofu
Extra Seafood
Brown Rice

Desserts
Fried Banana

Beverages
Thai Iced Tea
Soda
Thai Iced Coffee
Coconut Juice
Hot Tea

Appetizers
Vegetable Egg Rolls (2 Rolls)
Silver noodles, cabbage, carrots wrapped in fresh dough, and deep-fried.
Fried Tofu (6 pcs)
Deep-fried bean curd cake. Served with ground peanuts in sweet and sour sauce.
Cream Cheese (6 pcs)
Imitation crab, cream cheese, and green onion wrapped in wonton skin. Served with homemade sweet and sour sauce.
Sa-Tay (4 Sticks)
Marinated tender chicken or beef or pork in coconut cream with herbs and spices. Grilled and served with peanut sauce and cucumber relish dip.
Fresh Roll Shrimp (2 pcs)
Rice wrappers stuffed with green leaf, cabbage, carrot, tofu or shrimp, rice noodle, and basil. Served with homemade dipping sauce. Topped with ground peanuts.
Pork and Shrimp Dumplings (6 Pcs)
Soft dough stuffed with shrimp and pork, onion, garlic, pepper, and spice. Steamed and served with a light, sweet sauce.
Fried Wonton (8 pcs)
Ground pork wrapped in wonton skin, deep-fried. Served with sweet and sour sauce.
Fish Cake (5 pcs)
Deep-fried fish cake mixed with Thai spices. Served with cucumber sauce.
Garlic Pork Spareribs
Deep-fried pork ribs with garlic and pepper.
Shrimp Egg Rolls (2 Rolls)
Shrimp wrapped in fresh dough and deep-fried.
Fried Shrimp (5 pcs)
Deep-fried shrimp served with a spicy-sweet sauce.
Thai Sausage (Isaan)
Fermented sausage originates in the northeastern provinces of Thailand. It is made with pork and rice and is typically eaten as a snack. Served with bird's eye chilis, raw cabbage, and sliced ginger.

Salads
Larb
Choice of ground pork, beef, or chicken. Spiced with chili-lime sauce, lemongrass, Thai herbs, rice powder, broth with green onions, red onions, and marsh mint. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Papaya Salad (Som Tum)
Shredded papaya, garlic, tomato, and green beans mixed with homemade sauce. Topped with whole peanuts. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Grilled Beef Salad (Nua Num-Tok)
Grilled beef with mint leaves, green onion, lime juice, rice powder, and ground chili. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Beef Salad (Yum Nuea)
Sliced beef with cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and mixed with a spicy lime juice. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Yum Woon Sen
Silver noodles with pork, shrimp, and vegetables seasoned with spicy lemon dressing. Prepared without the use of msg.
Grilled Shrimp Salad (Pla Koong)
Grilled medium-rare prawns seasoned with lemongrass, onion, mint leaves, and chili. Prepared without the use of msg.
Thai Salad
A Thai feast of cucumbers, onions, shredded chicken, boiled egg, and tomatoes. Served on a bed of lettuce with peanut sauce dressing and crunchy fried wonton. Prepared without the use of msg.
Squid Salad (Yum Pla Muek)
Spice squid with onion, lime juice, and fresh chili. Prepared without the use of MSG.

Rice and Noodle Dishes
Pineapple Fried Rice
Thai jasmine rice, egg, onions, green onions, pineapple, nuts, raisins, and yellow curry powder. Served with cashews, cucumbers, carrots, and cilantro. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Pad Thai
Rice noodles stir-fried with egg, bean sprouts, green onions, and pad Thai sauce. Topped with ground peanuts and lime. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Fried Rice
Thai jasmine rice, egg, onions, green onions, tomatoes, stir-fried with choice of meat, Thai ingredients. Topped with carrots and cilantro, and served with sliced cucumber. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Pad See-Ew
Fresh rice noodles stir-fried with egg, broccoli, carrots, and a brown sauce. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)
Fresh rice noodles stir-fried with red, green bell peppers, eggplant, yellow onion, green beans, basil leaves, bean sprouts, and chili sauce. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Chow Mein
Choice of proteins and mixed vegetables fried with chow mein noodles. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Yellow Curry Fried Rice
Choice of meat with carrot, potatoes, onion, and yellow curry sauce in coconut milk. Served with steamed rice. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Ladd Knar
Sautéed fresh rice noodles topped with broccoli and carrots in brown gravy. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Noodle Bowl
Choices of BBQ pork, chicken, beef, or meatballs with rice noodle soup with bean sprouts. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Pad Thai Woon Sen
Silver noodles stir-fried with egg, bean sprouts, green onions, and pad Thai sauce. Topped with ground peanuts and lime. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Spaghetti Kee Mao
Combination of seafood, basil, vegetables, spaghetti noodle pan-fried with garlic, and chili. Prepared without the use of MSG.

Entrees and Specials
Garlic (Pad Kra Thiam)
Your choice of meat stir-fried in garlic and black pepper sauce. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Grilled Chicken (Kai-yang)
Tenderly barbequed chicken, grilled to perfection, with Thai herbs. Served with a sweet chili sauce. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Sweet and Sour (Pad Priew Waan)
Your choice of meat is stir-fried with pineapple, tomato, bell peppers, yellow onions, zucchini, and carrots in a sweet and sour sauce. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Spicy Basil (Pad Ka-Prao)
Your choice of meat is sautéed with green and red peppers, yellow onion, green beans, Thai basil, and bamboo shoots in a brown sauce. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Ginger (Pad Khing)
Your choice of meat with fresh ginger, mushrooms, yellow onions, bell peppers, green onions, and hot peppers. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Eggplant Stir-Fried
Your choice of meat with eggplant, Thai basil, and Thai chili with garlic sauce. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Spicy Basil (Thai Style Pad Ka-Prao)
Fried chili with choice of ground chicken or pork with mint leaves. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Royal (Pad Mamuang Him Ma Pan)
Your choices of meat with cashew nuts, onions, bell peppers, and carrots. Stir-fried in a Thai chili sauce. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Spicy (Pad Phet)
Your choice of meat with cashew nuts, onions, bell peppers, and carrots. Stir-fried in a Thai chili sauce. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Spicy Fried Fish
Your choice of red snapper or tilapia fillet deep-fried to golden brown and topped with a home-style sweet chili sauce. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Vegetable Delight (Pad Pak)
A medley of fresh vegetables sautéed with a home-style sauce. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Broccoli With Oyster Sauce
Your choice of meat stir-fried with broccoli and carrots in oyster sauce. Prepared without the use of MSG.
Basil Seafood
Combination of shrimp, scallops, mussels, and squid, sautéed with green beans, yellow onions, green and red bells, Thai basil, and bamboo shoots in a brown sauce. Prepared without the use of MSG.

Curry Dishes
Panang Curry
Choice of meat with Panang chili paste mixed in coconut milk, sweet basil, kaffir lime leaves, and green, and red bell peppers. Served with jasmine rice.
Green Curry
Choice of meat cooked in green curry paste, coconut milk, eggplant, bamboo shoots, green, red bell peppers, green peas, and Thai basil. Served with jasmine rice.
Yellow Curry
Choice of meat with carrot, potatoes, onion, and yellow curry sauce in coconut milk. Served with steamed rice. Served with jasmine rice.
Massaman Curry
Choice of meat with massaman curry paste, coconut milk, potato, yellow onions, whole peanuts, and cumin (year). Served with jasmine rice.
Pineapple Curry
Choice of meat cooked in red curry paste, coconut milk, pineapple, and onion. Served with jasmine rice.
Red Curry
Choice of meat cooked in red curry paste, coconut milk, eggplant, green, red peppers, bamboo shoots, and Thai basil. Served with jasmine rice.
Country Style Curry
Choice of meat cooked with red curry paste, kra chai (a Thai herb), bamboo shoots, eggplant, green, red peppers, mushrooms, green peas, and Thai basil. Served with jasmine rice.

Extras
Rice
Sticky Rice
Peanut Sauce
Extra Chicken
Extra Shrimp
Extra Vegetables
Pork
Beef
Tofu
Extra Seafood
Brown Rice

Desserts
Fried Banana

Beverages
Thai Iced Tea
Soda
Thai Iced Coffee
Coconut Juice
Hot Tea

Soups
Spiced Soup (Tom Yum)
Chicken or shrimp in hot and sour soup with lemongrass, galanga (Thai ginger), kaffir lime leaves, fresh mushrooms, hot pepper, Thai herbs, lime juice, and cilantro.
Tom Kha Shrimp Soup
Richly-seasoned soup of coconut milk with chicken or shrimp, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galanga (Thai ginger), and fresh Thai herbs.
Tom Kha Chicken Soup
Richly-seasoned soup of coconut milk with chicken or shrimp, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galanga (Thai ginger), and fresh Thai herbs.
Rice Soup
Tofu, cabbage, green onion, white onion, and cilantro.
Seafood Hot Pot
Hot and sour soup with a combination of shrimp, scallops, mussels, squid, mushrooms, chili paste, and topped with green onion, and cilantro.
Glass Noodle Soup

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Recent Reviews

I love coming here for both takeout and dining in. I get food from Ponsawan so often that they literally know me by name haha. I've never had a bad meal here and the staff is beyond friendly. This is one of my favorite local restaurants and I love taking people here too. Glad to recommend.
September 2025
Everything we’ve ordered from here has been divine. The prices are reasonable, the portions are generous, and the fare is made with care. We always look forward to treating ourselves to Ponsawan. Highly recommend!
September 2025
It's honestly pretty good but the pad woon sen should be called onion onion onion because there are a lot and it's not even listed as an ingredient. I removed half ish of them and it's wild.
September 2025

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Ponsawan Thai Cuisine

16566 Washington St, Thornton, CO 80023
(720) 638-9966