Gai Noi is a non-tipping establishment. An 18% service charge is applied to your bill when you dine in with us. 100% of net revenues generated via this surcharge is paid to our Service Staff as part of their compensation. Pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 177.23 subdivision 9, we must also tell you that this charge is not a gratuity for employee service
SNACKS
Crunchy Chicken Wings | SF, FF
Wings coated in tempura and fried, served with a side of sweet chili sauce.
Basil Wings | SF, FF
Crispy wings topped with tempura-fried Thai basil, jalapeños, and our signature dry rub.
Habanero Wings †
Wings tossed in our habanero sauce, garnished with cilantro, scallions, onions, and red bell pepper.
Egg Rolls | SF, FF
Shredded carrots, cabbage, onions, scallions, wood ear mushrooms, and bean thread noodles wrapped and fried. Available in Pork or Veggie (LOV). Note: Dip contains fish sauce
Jalapeño Wontons | LOV
Cream cheese and roasted jalapenos wrapped and deep fried, served with Pineapple Sauce.
Calamari | P, FF
Lightly battered, hand-carved calamari strips topped with tempura-fried Thai basil and jalapeños, served with Spicy Mayo.
Green Beans | LOV
Green beans lightly battered and fried with tempura, tossed in our house signature dry rub and served with Spicy Mayo.
Crispy Fried Tofu | GF, VV
Crispy tofu tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce, sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds.
SALADS
Lao Yum Salad * | GF, LOV
Baby kale, spring mix, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, cilantro, topped with an egg yolk dressing and crushed peanuts.
Laab Seen † | GF, SF
Sliced grilled beef flank, red onions, cilantro, scallion, mints, and toasted rice powder tossed in a spicy lime fish sauce vinaigrette.
Laab Gai † | GF, SF
Ground chicken, red onions, cilantro, scallion, mints, and toasted rice powder tossed in a spicy lime fish sauce vinaigrette.
Laab Tofu † | GF, VV
Minced fried tofu, red onions, cilantro, scallion, mints, and toasted rice powder tossed in a spicy lime vegan fish sauce vinaigrette.
PAPAYA SALAD
Green Papaya † | GF, P
Shredded green papaya smashed with a spicy lime tamarind fish sauce dressing. Best enjoyed with Sticky Rice.
Cucumber † | GF, P
Sliced cucumbers smashed with a spicy lime tamarind fish sauce dressing, topped with peanuts and cherry tomatoes. Best enjoyed with Sticky Rice.
Tum Noodles † | GF, P
Steamed rice noodles tossed with a spicy lime tamarind fish sauce dressing. Best enjoyed with Sticky Rice.
FRIED RICE
Egg & Basil | GF, P, SF
Rice fried with eggs, garlic, Thai basil, and sweet soy sauce, topped with Thai basil.
Pork | GF, SF
Rice fried with eggs, garlic, Chinese sausages, crispy pork fat, Thai basil, and scallions.
Curry | GF, VV
Rice fried turmeric curry powder, garlic, yellow golden raisins, cashews, curry spices, Thai basil, and scallions.
SPECIALS
Panang Spaghetti | P
Spaghetti noodles tossed in a creamy spicy Panang curry sauce, topped with fresh Thai basil.
Green Curry Noodles † | P
Steamed egg noodles simmered in a green curry sauce with peas, Thai basil, scallions, and sesame seeds.
Crispy Beansprout Salad | P
Wonton strips topped with a sweet and tangy beansprout salad, fried tofu, crushed peanuts, and cilantro.
Gai Basil * † | GF
Ground chicken sauteed with fresh Thai chilies, crushed garlic, Thai basil, served with rice topped with a crispy fried egg.
+ Add Jasmine Rice $2
Mok Paa † | GF, P
Whitefish, dill, and spicy rice gravy wrapped in banana leaves and steamed in aromatics.
+ Add Jasmine Rice $2
Add Sticky Rice $3
NOODLES
Pad Thai | GF, P
Rice noodles stir-fried with eggs, scallions and beansprouts in a sweet tamarind sauce, topped with crushed peanuts.
Pad See Eww | GF, P
Wide rice noodles stir-fried with eggs, yellow onions, Chinese broccoli, beansprouts, and scallions.
Peanut Noodles | P
Egg noodles tossed in a red curry peanut sauce with red bell peppers, carrots, beansprouts, and scallions. Topped with cilantro and crushed peanuts.
Khao Poon Gai | GF
Chicken, rice noodles, coconut curry broth topped with cabbage slaw
Mee Tom Yum
Egg noodles in a rich coconut-based Tom Yum broth, topped with scallions, cilantro, shrimp, and fried fish balls
MEATS
Salmon Skewers (2) | GF, P
Shrimp Skewers (2) | GF, P
$14
Lemongrass Chicken Skewers (2) | GF
$14
Crispy Pork | GF
Seasoned Fried Beef | GF
Locally-sourced, pasture-fed beef from Peterson Craftsman Meats. Served with a side of beef jeow (contains seafood).
Grilled Ribeye * | GF
Locally-sourced, pasture-fed beef from Peterson Craftsman Meats. Served medium rare with pickled vegetables and a side of beef jeow (contains seafood).
CURRIES
Choice of: Vegetables | Tofu | Chicken | Shrimp
Red Curry ✝ | GF, P
Bell pepper, bamboo, Thai basil, and scallions.
Yellow Curry ✝ | GF, VV
Yellow onions, potato, Thai basil, and scallions.
Green Curry ✝ | GF, P
Zucchini, peas, Thai basil, and scallions.
SIDES
Jasmine Rice | GF, VV
Sticky Rice | GF, VV
Gaeng Som Gai | GF
Pickled Vegetables | GF, VV
Jeow Bong † | GF, VV
Jeow Eggplant † | GF, VV
Jeow Mak Len (Tomato) † | GF, P
Jeow Paa (Fish) † | GF, P
Fried Jalapenos | LOV
Crispy Fried Egg * | GF
Rice Noodles | GF, VV
DESSERTS
Kanom Krok | GF, VV
Lightly sweet and savory mini coconut pancakes with a crispy outer shell and creamy coconut-based filling.
Black Sesame Mochi Bar | GF, VV
Black sesame crumble inlaid between layers of sticky rice mochi.
Chocolate Cremeux
Rich and decadent chocolate custard topped with malted whipped cream and banana hazelnut praline.
Mango Cremeux | GF
Rich and decadent mango-infused custard topped with fresh fruit and mint leaves.
GF - Gluten Friendly LOV - Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian VV - Vegan
P - Pescatarian SF - Shellfish Free FF - Fin Fish Free
*Consuming raw or undercooked eggs, meats, poultry, or seafood may increase your risk of foodborne illnesses.
† denotes a dish that is inherently spicy by design and cannot have its heat removed or modified.
Not all ingredients are listed on the menu. Please notify us of any allergies or aversions you may have. Due to the small size of our kitchen, please note that cross-contamination is a present risk factor.
Our dishes are served family-style and will be sent to your table once they are prepared. Dishes are not coursed and therefore will not be sent to you in any particular order.