Royal Thai Bistro Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Royal Thai Bistro, a culinary gem nestled in the heart of Big Bear Lake, CA. Here, you will embark on a captivating journey through authentic Thai flavors. The menu boasts a variety of enticing starters, including the light and crispy Shrimp Tempura and savory Chicken Spring Rolls, each paired with delightful sweet and sour dipping sauces.
- Soups: Indulge in the aromatic Tom Kha Soup, offering a rich coconut infusion that warms the soul.
- Salads: The flavorful Larb Salad tantalizes with fresh herbs and a perfect balance of spices.
Highlighted by fresh ingredients and a combination of traditional and modern recipes, each dish reflects the restaurant's dedication to excellence. Diners often rave about the Massaman Curry and various curries, making it a must-try. Whether you're a Thai cuisine novice or a seasoned aficionado, Royal Thai Bistro promises an unforgettable dining experience.
Starters
4 Pieces Veggie Spring Roll
Crispy spring rolls served with sweet and sour sauce.
4 Pieces Chicken Spring Roll
Crispy spring rolls stuffed with chunks of tender chicken breast. Served with sweet and sour sauce.
Chicken Satay
Chunks of chicken breast marinated in coconut milk. Thai spices and curry powder, skewered, then grilled. Served with peanut sauce and cucumber slices. 4 skewers.
Shrimp Tempura
Shrimp dipped in tempura batter, then deep fried. Served with sweet and sour dipping sauce.
Chicken Tempura
Chicken dipped in tempura batter, then deep fried. Served with sweet and sour dipping sauce.
Vegetable Tempura
Vegetables dipped in tempura batter, then deep fried. Served with sweet and sour dipping sauce.
Fish Cake
Deep fried fish cake. Served with cucumber and ground peanut on sweet and sour sauce.
Fried Calamari
Deep-fried battered calamari served with sweet and sour sauce.
3 Pieces Summer Rolls
Thin rice wrapper with cilantro, mint, carrot, cucumber, lettuce, and shrimp.
Papadum
Tom Yum Hot Pot Soup
Tom Yum Soup
A popular Thai soup with lemon grass, lemon leaves, Galanga, mushrooms, carrot, onions, tomatoes, and cilantro.
Tom Kha Hot Pot Soup
Tom Kha Soup
Delightful soup with coconut milk, lemon leaves, galanga, lemon grass, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, carrots, and cilantro.
Soup
Salad
Larb Salad
Choice of ground chicken, beef, and pork seasoned with chili powder, rice powder, lime juice, and mint.
Golden Tofu Salad
Fried tofu with lettuce and cucumber. Served with peanut sauce.
Grilled Beef Salad
A bed of fresh greens tossed with chunks of grilled beef, lettuce, tomatoes, celery, mushrooms, carrots, cucumber, cilantro, and red onions marinated with homemade sauce.
Grilled Chicken Salad
A bed of fresh greens tossed with chunks of grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomatoes, celery, mushrooms, carrots, cucumber, cilantro, and red onions marinated with homemade sauce.
Shrimp Salad
Grilled shrimp, lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, cucumber, celery, red onion, cilantro, and mushrooms marinated with homemade sauce.
Green Salad
A bed of fresh mix green with red onion, carrots, cucumber, tomatoes and homemade sauce on the side.
BBQ Chicken
Chicken marinated with herbs. Served with sauteed vegetables.
BBQ Beef
Beef marinated with herbs. Served with sauteed vegetables.
BBQ Pork
Pork marinated with herb. Served with sauteed vegetables.
Grilled Whole Fish
Whole fish marinated overnight with Thai spices, topped with stir-fried bell pepper, carrot, and tomato in sweet and sour sauce.
House Specialty
Curries
Jungle Curry
Red curry paste with assorted herbs and all vegetable.
Red Curry
Red curry paste with coconut milk, Thai eggplants, carrots, bell peppers, bamboo shoots and Thai basil leaves.
Yellow Curry
Yellow curry paste with coconut milk, carrots, potatoes, and onions.
Massaman Curry
Massaman curry paste with coconut milk, peanuts, carrots, potatoes and onions.
Green Curry
Green curry paste with coconut milk, broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, bamboo shoot, baby corn and green peas.
Panang Curry
Panang curry paste with coconut milk, broccoli, bell pepper, carrot, bamboo shoots, zucchini, and Thai basil leaves.
Pineapple Curry
Red curry paste with coconut milk, carrots, bell peppers, broccoli, and pineapple.
Rendang Curry
Mixed cooked with onions, galanga, lemon grass, lime leaves, finished with coconut flakes.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Spicy.
Shrimp Curry Vindaloo
Medium spicy.
Sweet and Sour Stir-Fried
Stir fry with pineapple, cucumber, tomatoes, onions, carrots, baby corn, broccoli, bell pepper, celery, and homemade sweet and sour sauce.
Cashew Nut Stir-Fried
Stir-fry with cashew nuts, dry chili, carrot, broccoli, bell pepper, zucchini, celery, baby corn, onion, chili bean paste, and homemade oyster sauce.
Thai Basil Stir Fried
Stir fry with basil leaves, carrots, broccoli, zucchini, bell pepper, celery, onions, chili bean paste, and homemade oyster sauce.
Broccoli Stir Fried
Stir fry with choice of meats, broccoli, carrot and homemade oyster sauce.
Eggplant Tofu Stir Fried
Stir fry with fry tofu, chili bean paste, jalapeno, carrots, zucchini, broccoli, bell peppers, Thai basil, and homemade oyster sauce.
Stir-Fried
Thai Noodles
Pad Thai Noodle
Rice noodles with egg, bean sprouts, green onions, and homemade pad-Thai sauce. Topped with ground peanuts by request.
Royal Pad Thai Noodle
Rice noodles with egg, cashew nut, pineapple, carrots, broccoli, bean sprout, green onions, and homemade pad-Thai sauce. Topped with ground peanuts by request.
Pad Kee Mow Noodle
Flat noodle with egg, carrots, broccoli, bell peppers, jalapeno, basil leaves, and homemade oyster sauce.
Pad Woon Sen Noodle
Glass noodles with carrots, cabbage, broccoli, bell peppers, onions, and homemade oyster sauce.
Pad See Ew Noodle
Flat noodle with egg, carrots, broccoli, cabbage, and homemade oyster sauce.
Noodle Bowl
A classic Asian noodle soup. Rice noodle with garlic, scallions, basil leaves, and side of bean sprout.
Plain Steamed Rice
Vegetable Fried Rice
Pan fried rice with carrots, broccoli, tomatoes, cabbage, onions, and green peas.
Egg Fried Rice
Tofu Fried Rice
Pork Fried Rice
Chicken Fried Rice
Beef Fried Rice
Combination Fried Rice
Shrimp Fried Rice
Pan-fried rice with egg, carrots, broccoli, tomatoes, cabbage, onions, and green peas.
Royal Fried Rice
Pan-fried rice with egg, carrots, broccoli, cabbage, tomato, onions, green peas, pineapple, and cashew. Add tofu, chicken meatballs, pork or beef, fish, or shrimp for an additional charge.
Fried Rice
Kids Menu
Kids Rama Tofu
Fried tofu, broccoli, carrots.
Kids Steamed Broccoli
Kids Steamed Vegetable
Kids Steamed Tofu
Kids Steamed Noodles
Served with peanut sauce.
Coconut and Pineapple Ice Cream
Sticky Rice with Fresh Mango
Fried Bananas with Honey
Cheesecake
Desserts
Beverages
Coffee
Thai Iced Coffee
Regular Iced Tea
Unsweet.
Thai Iced Tea
Soda
Milk
Sparkling Water
Juice
Apple, mango.
Side of Steamed Noodle
Small cup.
Side of Steamed Tofu
Small cup.
Side of Steamed Vegetable Plate
Garlic Naan
Side Order (Archive)
Lunch Special Curries (Archive)
Jungle Curry Lunch
Red Curry Lunch
Yellow Curry Lunch
Massaman Curry Lunch
Green Curry Lunch
Panang Curry Lunch
Thai Basil Stir Fry Lunch
Eggplant Tofu Stir Fry Lunch
Sweet and Sour Stir Fry Lunch
Broccoli Beef Stir Fry Lunch
Lunch Special Stir-Fry (Archive)
Lunch Special Thai Noodles (Archive)
Pad Thai Noodle Lunch
Pad Kee Mow Noodle Lunch
Pad Woon Sen Lunch
Grilled Salad Lunch
Shrimp Salad Lunch
Grilled shrimp, carrots, cucumbers, onions and lettuce with a homemade sauce.
Green Salad Lunch
Mixed green salad with homemade ground peanut sauce.
Golden Tofu Salad Lunch
Fried tofu with lettuce and cucumber.
Lunch Salad (Archive)
Lunch Fried Rice (Archive)
Vegetable Fried Rice Lunch
Fried rice with onion, tomatoes, garlic, bell pepper and Thai basil. Vegetarian.
Egg Fried Rice Lunch
Pan-fried egg stir-fried with rice, cabbage, onion, bell pepper and tomato.
Meat Fried Rice Lunch
Pan-fried egg stir-fried with meat, rice, cabbage, onion, bell pepper and tomato.
Combination Fried Rice Lunch
Pan-fried egg stir-fried with chicken, pork, beef, shrimp, rice, cabbage, onion, bell pepper and tomato.
Shrimp Fried Rice Lunch
Pan-fried egg stir-fried with shrimp, rice, cabbage, onion, bell pepper and tomato.
Royal Fried Rice Lunch
Pan-fried egg stir-fried with onion, tomato, pineapple, cashew nuts, broccoli and Thai basil.