Hug Thai Express Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Hug Thai Express, where the vibrant flavors of Thailand come to life in a casual yet intimate setting located in La Mesa, CA. This Asian and women-owned establishment specializes in an array of delightful offerings—from tangy Tom Yum and creamy Tom Kha soups to hearty salads and savory fried delights like Coconut Shrimp and Garlic Wings.
The menu also celebrates options for every palate, including plant-based selections like Crispy Tofu and Thai Wraps. Be sure to try the Hug Thai Express Combo Set, a fantastic mix of marinated beef or pork jerky served alongside traditional accompaniments for a truly authentic experience.
With thoughtful features, including vegan choices, outdoor seating, and ADA-compliant facilities, Hug Thai Express is designed to make every visit enjoyable. Dive into the wholesome, delicious world of Thai cuisine today!
Fresh Start & Salads
Fried Pork Ribs
Marinated fried pork ribs served with traditional tamarind sauce.
Egg Rolls
5 pieces. Seasoned cabbage, carrots and crystal noodle wrapped in spring roll paper. Served with a sweet chili sauce.
Coconut Shrimp
Crab Rangoon
Garlic Wings
6 pieces. Deep-fried chicken wings. Served with a sweet chili sauce.
Som Tum
Shredded papaya & carrot, tomatoes with Thai chili, lime juice and peanuts.
Crispy Tofu
Deep-fried tofu. Served with a sweet tamarind sauce and crushed peanuts.
Pork Jerky
Thai marinated pork jerky served with a traditional tamarind sauce.
Thai Wraps
4 pieces. Fresh vegetable rolls with fried tofu or shrimp wrapped with brown rice paper served with sweet tamarind sauce topped with crushed peanuts and peanut sauce.
Fish Cake
5 pieces. Thai fish cakes marinated with our red curry served with sweet & chili sauce topped with cucumber and crushed peanuts.
Larb
Minced chicken, pork, beef, tofu or mock duck, shrimp for an additional charge sauteed and tossed in lime dressing with toasted rice powder, onions, cilantroand fresh mint.
Waterfall
Grilled marinated beef or crispy chicken tossed with lime dressing, rice powder, onions, cilantro and fresh basil.
Yum Nuah
Beef salad. Grilled marinated beef tossed in lime dressing with white, red, green onions, cilantro, tomatoes, cashew nut and cucumber.
Spicy Wing Sabbb
Deep-fried chicken wings with hint of Larb flavor (Mint leaves, red onion, shallots, rice powder) Served with a sweet chili sauce
Small Tom Yum Soup
Hot and sour soup. Hot and sour lemongrass soup with mushrooms, tomatoes, onions and topped with galangal and cilantro.
Large Tom Yum Soup
Hot and sour soup. Hot and sour lemongrass soup with mushrooms, tomatoes, onions and topped with galangal and cilantro.
Small Tom Kha Soup
Coconut milk soup. Coconut lemongrass soup with mushrooms tomatoes, onions and topped with galangal and cilantro.
Large Tom Kha Soup
Coconut milk soup. Coconut lemongrass soup with mushrooms tomatoes, onions and topped with galangal and cilantro.
Small Mixed Veggies Soup
Clear broth with cabbage, carrots and zucchini.
Large Mixed Veggies Soup
Clear broth with cabbage, carrots and zucchini.
Soups
Hug Thai Express Combo Set
Hug Thai Express Combo Set
Choice of: marinated beef, or pork jerky.Served with som tum, sticky rice, a tradition tamarind sauce and sweet chili sauce.
Pad Thai
Rice vermicelli stir-fried in tamarind sauce with an egg, bean sprouts, green onions, crushed peanut aside and a lime wedge.
Drunken Noodle
Wide rice noodles with garlic, egg, bell peppers, onions and basil.
Pad See Ew
Wide rice noodles with garlic, egg, broccoli and carrots in a sweet black soy sauce.
House Fried Rice
Jasmine rice stir-fried with an egg, garlic, green onions, peas, carrots, tomatoes and onions.
Basil Fried Rice
Thai jasmine rice stir-fried with basil, garlic, onions and bell peppers.
Panang Curry
Panang chili paste in coconut milk with bell peppers, carrots, and broccoli.
Yellow Curry
Yellow chili paste in coconut milk with potatoes, carrots, and onions.
Green Curry
Green chili paste in coconut milk with eggplants, bell peppers, bamboo shoots, and basil.
Red Curry
Red chili paste in coconut milk with eggplants, bell peppers, bamboo shoots, and basil.
Cashew Nut
Roasted chili paste with onions, green onion, zucchini, carrots, bell peppers, and cashew nuts.
Basil Eggplant
Eggplant with Thai basil, bell peppers, carrots, garlic, onions, and chili paste.
Garden Delight
Stir-fried mushrooms, garlic, cabbage, broccoli, zucchini, and carrots with a light soy sauce.
Praram (Peanut Lover)
Steamed broccoli, carrots, cabbages and topped with peanut sauce, Served with rice
Main Street
Street Specialties
Pad Grapow
Minced chicken, pork, or beef sauteed with basil, bell peppers and garlic served over rice with a fried egg on top.
Crispy Basil Chicken
Crispy chicken stir-fried with bell peppers, onions, basil leaves and garlic.
Pla Tod Tamarind
Crispy fish fillet drizzled with tamarind sauce, sprinkle with roasted shallots and roasted Thai chilies.
Hawaiian Fried Rice
Jasmine rice stir-fried with chicken, shrimp, pineapples, onions, peas, carrots, egg and cashew nuts.
Crab Fried Rice
Jasmine rice with crab meat, egg, peas & carrots, green onion and onion.
Crab Pad Thai
Rice vermicelli stir-fried in tamarind sauce with an egg, crab meat, bean sprouts, green onions, crushed peanut aside and a wedge of lime.
Thai Crab Omelette
Thai omelette stuffed with crab meat served over Jasmine rice
Tropical Mango
Lightly battered chicken or shrimp tossed with fresh mango and creamy mango sauce
Kung Tod Tamarind
Crispy shrimp fillet drizzled with tamarind sauce, sprinkle with roasted shallots and roasted Thai chilies.
Tom Yum Fried Rice
Hot and sour flavors with fragrant herbs with chicken, shrimp, lemongrass, galangals, lime leaves, mushrooms, tomatoes and red onion
Pineapple Chicken Curry
Red chili paste in coconut milk with chicken, eggplants, bell peppers, bamboo shoots, basil, pineapple and carrot
Kala's Crispy Chicken
Crispy chicken stir-fried with garlic, tamarind sauce and green onion top, served with rice
Udon Kee Mao
Udon noodles with garlic, egg, chicken, shrimp, bell peppers, onions, mushroom, and basil with dried seaweed on top
Steamed Jasmine Rice
Steamed Brown Rice
Steamed Noodles
Sticky Rice
Steamed Mixed Vegetables
Sides
Sweet Treat
Sweet Rice with Mango
Thai Iced Tea
Large
Thai Iced Coffee
Large
Okinawa Milk Tea
Large
Taro Milk Tea
Large
Macha Milk Tea
Large
Mango Iced Tea
Large
Lychee Iced Tea
Large
Regular Iced Tea
Large