Thai First Menu
71 items in 11 sections · $2.00 – $21.00 · Thai Restaurant in Downers Grove, IL
Thai First’s menu lists 71 dishes and drinks, grouped into STARTERS, SOUPS, SALADS, ENTREES, NOODLES, and RICE DISHES and more. Prices range from $2.00 to $21.00, and a typical item costs about $13.50. Popular choices include 1. Crispy Tofu, 10. Beef Salad, 25. Thai Pepper Steak, 42. Panang Noodle, and 15. Tom Kha.
STARTERS 9
- 1. Crispy Tofu$7.00
Fried tofu served with ground peanuts in a spicy sweet & sour sauce.
- 2. Egg Rolls$7.00
Crispy spring roll filled with carrot, cabbage and glass noodle served with sweet & sour sauce.
- 3. Spring Rolls$7.00
Oriental rice paper filled with tofu, cucumber, carrot, lettuce, bean sprout served with plum sauce.
- 4. Pot Sticker$7.00
Chicken and vegetables in a thin pasty shell served with homemade sauce.
- 5. Crab Rangoon$7.00
Seasoned crab meat, cream cheese, carrot and celery wrapped in thin crepe and deep fried served with homemade sauce.
- 6. Shumai$7.00
Deep fried or steamed dumplings filled with delectable blend shrimp and crab meat served with homemade sauce.
- 7. Chicken Satay$10.00
Grilled skewered chicken marinated in Thai spices served with peanut sauce and cucumber relish.
- 8. Shrimp Cigar$11.00
Deep fried marinated shrimp and basil leaves wrapped in Oriental rice paper served with our special sauce.
- 9. Thai First Combo$17.00
Two of each: Shumai, Pot Sticker, Egg Rolls, Satay and Crab Rangoon.
SOUPS 5
- 15. Tom Kha
Spicy hot and sour soup with coconut milk, mushrooms, carrot, onion, tomato and cilantro spiced with lemon grass, galangal, hot pepper, and lime juice.
- 16. Tom Yum
House special spicy hot and sour soup with mushroom, carrot, onion, tomato, cilantro, and Thai herbs.
- 17. Won Ton Soup
Shrimp and chicken stuffed won ton soup with grounded chicken and cilantro, sesame oil in clear broth.
- 18. Thai Veggie Soup
Mixed vegetables in a vegetable broth.
- 19. Rice Soup
Thai Jasmine rice cooked with mixed vegetables in chicken broth.
SALADS 5
- 10. Beef Salad$16.00
Slices of grilled beef with spicy and hot chili, cucumbers, onion, lime juice, cilantro, and tomato served on a bad of lettuce.
- 11. Chicken Salad$13.50
Ground chicken spiced with chili pepper, red and green onion, lime juice, cilantro, and ground rice served on a bed of lettuce.
- 12. Nam Sod$13.50
Ground chicken tossed with peanuts, red onions, fresh ginger, and chili in a spicy & sour dressing.
- 13. Cucumber Salad$10.00
Fresh cucumbers, onions with vinegar dressing.
- 14. Papaya Salad$10.00
Green papaya, carrots, tomatoes, lettuce, chili, and peanuts with lime dressing.
ENTREES 12
- 25. Thai Pepper Steak$16.00
Stir fried beef with onions, bell peppers, carrots and tomatoes in a tasty sauce.
- 26. Eggplant Deluxe$14.00
Stir fried eggplant with onions, celery, bell peppers, carrots and basil leaves in a spicy bean sauce.
- 27. Spicy Mongolian Beef$16.00
Marinated with special hot sauce, onions, bell peppers, celery, and carrots.
- 28. Rama Delight$14.00
Steamed broccoli, baby corn, and carrots topped with creamy peanut sauce.
- 29. Pad Ped$13.50
Stir fried spicy red curry sauce with pea pod, bamboo shoots, bell peppers, onions, baby corn, mushrooms, and basil leaves.
- 30. Basil Dynamite$13.50
Stir fried with mushrooms, carrots, green beans, bell peppers, onions, and basil leaves in a light sauce.
- 31. Sweet & Sour Dish$13.50
Stir fried with pineapples, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers in a sweet and sour sauce.
- 32. Sesame Chicken$14.00
Lightly breaded sliced chicken stir fried with carrots, onions, bell peppers, celery, and sesame seeds in a tangy sweet & sour sauce.
- 33. Broccoli Delight$13.50
Stir fried meat with broccoli, carrots, and mushrooms in oyster mushroom sauce.
- 34. Mix Veggie Delight$13.50
Stir fried fresh veggies in our tasty sauce.
- 35. Ginger Dish$13.50
Stir fried aromatic ginger mixed with carrots, onions, green onions, celery, bell peppers, and Oriental black mushrooms in ginger wine sauce.
- 36. Cashew Dish$15.00
Stir fried with pineapples, cashew nuts, celery, carrots, bell peppers, pea pods, and onions in chili paste.
NOODLES 7
- 42. Panang Noodle$15.00
Wide rice noodles topped with Panang curry, coconut milk, peanut butter, pea pods, bell peppers and carrots.
- 43. Pad Thai$13.50
A very traditional Thai dish. Stir fried thin rice noodles with egg, cabbage and bean sprouts topped with crushed peanuts and carrots.
- 44. Pad Se-Ew$13.50
Stir fried wide rice noodles with egg, broccoli, and carrots in Thai dark sweet soy sauce.
- 45. Pad Ke-Mao$13.50
Spicy stir fried wide rice noodles with tomatoes, carrots, mushrooms, basil leaves, chili hot peppers, and bean sprouts.
- 46. Lad Nar$14.00
Pan fried wide rice noodles topped with broccoli, carrots in rich mild gravy sauce.
- 47. Golden Noodle Delight$13.50
Stir fried egg noodles topped with broccoli, carrots in rich mild gravy sauce.
- 48. Kung Pao Noodle$14.00
Wheat noodles with peanuts, broccoli, carrots, celery, bell peppers, bamboo shoots stir-fried in our signature sauce.
RICE DISHES 5
- 37. Cashew Shrimp Fried Rice$20.00
Stir fried rice with shrimp and cashew nuts mixed with celery, carrots, pineapple and bell peppers in spicy chili shrimp sauce.
- 38. Thai Fried Rice$13.50
Stir fried rice with mixed veggies, onions and scrambled egg in light soy sauce.
- 39. Basil Fried Rice$13.50
Stir fried rice with basil leaves, mushrooms, chili peppers, onions, bell peppers, and carrots in light soy sauce.
- 40. Thai Curry Fried Rice$13.50
Stir fried rice with egg, onions, celery, carrots, and spiced with curry powder in light soy sauce.
- 41. Tom Yum Fried Rice$13.50
Tomatoes, onions, mushrooms in tom yum paste.
SAVORY CURRIES 5
- 20. Panang Curry$15.00
Most famous Thai curry with coconut milk, peanut butter, lime leaves, bell peppers, pea pods, carrots, and basil.
- 21. Red Curry$15.00
Red curry paste simmered in coconut milk with bamboo shoots, bell peppers, and basil.
- 22. Massaman Curry$15.00
Traditional Thai curry with coconut milk, onions, potatoes, and peanuts.
- 23. Yellow Curry$15.00
Yellow curry paste with coconut milk, potatoes, onions, and Thai herbs.
- 24. Green Curry$15.00
Green curry paste with coconut milk, bamboo shoots, bell peppers, green beans, carrots, and basil.
THAI FIRST SPECIALTIES 8
- 49. Seafood Delight$21.00
Medley of shrimp, scallops, mussels, crab meat, pineapple, celery, bell peppers, onion, and carrots stir fried with our sweet & sour sauce.
- 50. Red Hot Shrimp$21.00
Shrimp in spicy homemade sauce served with carrot, and crispy basil leaves.
- 51. Basil Duck$21.00
Roasted tender duck in light basil sauce with sweet peppers, onion, carrots, and mushrooms.
- 52. Blazing Salmon$21.00
Wok tossed pineapple, pea pods, zucchini, carrots, sweet peppers, and basil leaves in chili sauce on top of grilled fillet of salmon.
- 53. Salmon Teriyaki$21.00
Grilled salmon with homemade teriyaki sauce served with steamed veggies.
- 54. Red Sea Salmon$21.00
Grilled salmon with bell peppers, pea pods, onion, and zucchini in Panang sauce topped with roasted peanuts and crispy basil leaves.
- 55. Blazing Shrimp And Scallop$21.00
Shrimp and scallops in a spicy homemade sauce with pineapples, pea pods, zucchini, carrots, sweet peppers, onion, and crispy basil leaves.
- 56. Duck Curry$20.00
Roasted tender duck in red curry, pineapple, and tomatoes.
DESSERTS 3
- Thai Custard$7.00
- Mango Sticky Rice$9.00
- Sweet Banana Sticky Rice$7.00
BEVERAGES 7
- Thai Ice Coffee$4.00
- Thai Ice Tea$4.00
- Tea$3.00
- Coffee$3.00
- Coke$3.00
- Diet Coke$3.00
- Sprite$3.00
SIDE ORDERS 5
- Brown Rice
- Steamed Rice
- Steamed Noodle
- Peanut Sauce$2.00
- Steamed Veggies$4.00
Menu items and prices are provided for information and may have changed (last updated April 2026). Allergen information is not included – please ask the restaurant.