Menu
Introducing The Taste Kitchen, a charming Thai restaurant located in Culver City, California. This women-owned establishment offers a casual dining experience with a variety of vegan and vegetarian options. Noted for its authentic flavors and generous portions, The Taste Kitchen prides itself on providing a range of traditional dishes such as Tom Yum Noodle Soup, Chef's Special Khao Soi with Chicken, and Drunken Noodle. With a focus on delivering quality food and exceptional service, customers rave about the delicious appetizers like Fried Organic Tofu and the flavorful Wonton Soups. The cozy ambiance and attentive staff add to the overall dining experience. Whether you're a spice enthusiast or looking for a family-friendly meal, The Taste Kitchen has something for everyone. Don't miss out on this hidden gem in the culinary scene of Culver City.
Noodle Soups
Tom Yum Noodle Soup
Spicy. Rice noodles with ground pork, B.B.Q. pork, pork ball and bean sprouts in spicy broth.
Beef Boat Noodle Soup
Spicy. Rice noodles with beef, beef meatball and bean sprouts in dark broth.
Pho Ga (Chicken Pho) Soup
Clear soup with white onions ,chicken and side of veggie (bean sprouts, basil, lime).
Pho Beef Soup
Clear soup with white onions ,beef and side of veggie (bean sprouts, basil, lime).
Duck Noodle Soup
Spicy. Egg Noodle with sliced boneless roasted duck, bok-choy, cilantro, green onions, ground garlic in spicy broth.
Pho Veggies
Clear soup with white onions and side of veggie (bean sprouts, basil, lime).
Pho Shrimp Soup
Clear soup with white onions ,shrimp and side of veggie (bean sprouts, basil, lime).
Fried Organic Tofu
Vegetarian.
Fried Vegetarian Egg Roll (4)
Vegetarian.
Veggie or Chicken Dumpling (7)
Fried or steamed.
Steamed Shrimp Dumpling (7)
Served with dipping sauce.
Chicken Satay (6)
Served with peanut sauce and cucumber salad.
Crispy Cream Cheese (7)
Served with sweet and sour sauce.
Isaan Sausage
Deep-Fried north-Eastern Thailand Sausage of fermented pork and glutinous rice.
Butterfly Shrimps (7)
Deep fried panko breaded butterfly shrimps, served with sweet and sour sauce.
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Shrimp rolls (two),egg roll (two), chicken dumpling (four), crispy cream cheese (two), served with sweet and sour sauce.
Fried Calamari
Served with sweet and sour sauce.
Pork Jerky
Served with Thai house sauce.
Beef Jerky
Served with Thai house sauce. Beef Jerky
Deep Fried Chicken Wings
Served with sweet and sour sauce.
Deep Fried Spicy Chicken Wings
Spicy. Deep fried chicken wings with house special sauce.
Orange Crispy
Served with sweet and sour sauce.
Chef s Special Shrimp Basket
Served with sweet and sour sauce.
Fish Cake
Red curry flavored fish cake, serve with cucumber salad.
Fried Shrimp Egg Roll (4)
Served with sweet & sour sauce.
Edamame
Appetizers
Soups
Wonton Soup
Chicken wonton with chicken, shrimps and vegetables in clear broth soup.
Shrimp Wonton Soup
Shrimp wonton and vegetables (baby bok-coi, carrot, celery) in clear broth soup.
Vegetable Soup With Organic Tofu
Mixed vegetable with organic tofu in veggie broth.
Tom Yum Soup (Chicken, Tofu, Veg)
Spicy, hot and sour soup with mushrooms, flavored with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galanga and lime juice.
Tom Yum Goong Soup with Shrimp
New chef's special. spicy.
Tom Kha Soup (Chicken, Tofu, Veg)
Spicy coconut sour soup with mushrooms, tomato flavored with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galanga and lime juice.
Tom Kha Soup with Shrimp
Spicy.
Tom Kha Seafood
Coconut soup with combination of seafood and mushrooms, tomato flavored with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, Galanga and Lime juice. (shrimp, squid, scallop, mussel, sole fillet fish)
Seafood Soup
Spicy soup with combination of seafood, mushrooms, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galanga, and lime juice. (shrimp, squid, scallop, mussel, sole fillet fish)
The Taste Kitchen Salad
Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, crispy wonton with peanut sauce.
Power Salad Chicken
Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, cashew nuts, crispy wonton, and chicken with sesame soy sauce.
Larb Chicken or Pork
Spicy. Ground chicken or pork seasoned with fresh lime juice, red onions, rice powder, green onions, mint leaves, chill, and cilantro.
Thai Beef Salad
Grilled Beef New York Strip seasoned with fresh lime juice, red onions, rice powder, green onions, slice carrot, cilantro and chill .
Thai Papaya Salad
Thai salad, shredded green papaya mixed with carrots, tomatoes, green beans, ground peanuts, garlic, and house dressing.
Salads
BBQ & Deep Fried
Orange Chicken
Deep fried chicken bite, glazed with orange sauce, topped with sesame seed and green onion.
Orange Organic Tofu
Deep fried organic tofu, glazed with orange sauce, topped with sesame seed , orange piece, and green onion.
Crying Tigers
Grilled Beef New York Strip sliced and served with house spicy sauce.
BBQ Pork Ribs
Served with Sweet&Sour Sauce.
Chef s Special Orange Shrimp
Tempura battered shrimps with orange sauce and sesame seeds.
S-1. Orange Chicken ( All-Day Special )
Deep fried chicken bite, glazed with orange sauce, topped with sesame seed and green onion.
S-2. Orange Tofu( All-Day Special )
Deep fried tofu bite, glazed with orange sauce, topped with sesame seed and green onion.
S-3. Orange Shrimps ( All-Day Special )
Tempura battered shrimps with orange sauce and sesame seeds.
S-4. Pork Jerky ( All-Day Special )
Served with salad, shrimp fried rice, and egg roll.
S-5. Beef Jerky ( All-Day Special )
Served with salad, shrimp fried rice, and egg roll.
S-6. Deep Fried Chicken Wings ( All-Day Special )
Served with salad, shrimp fried rice, and egg roll.
S-7. BBQ Pork Ribs ( All-Day Special )
All Day Special
Pan-fried Noodle
Pad Thai
Stir-fried thin rice noodles with egg, bean sprouts, served with ground peanuts.
Pad See-ew
Stir-fried flat rice noodles with Chinese broccoli and egg.
Drunken Noodle
Spicy. Stir-fried flat rice noodles with chili, basil leaves, bell peppers, tomatoes, Thai herb and white onions.
Chow Mein
Egg noodles Stir-fried with mixed vegetables.
Pad Woon Sen
Stir-fried Glass noodles with egg, celery, carrots, white onions, tomatoes and mushrooms.
Kua Kai Noodle
Stir-fried flat noodles with lettuce, bean sprouts, green onion, and egg.
Panang Curry
Spicy. Homemade Panang curry with coconut milk, lime leaves, bell peppers and pea and carrot.
Green Curry
Spicy. Homemade Green curry with bamboo shoots, bell peppers, eggplant, basil leaves, and coconut milk.
Yellow Curry
Spicy. Homemade Yellow curry with coconut milk, potatoes, onions, and carrots.
Red Curry
Spicy. Homemade Red curry with bamboo shoot, basil leaves, bell peppers, eggplant, and coconut milk.
Pineapple Curry
Spicy. Homemade Red curry with pineapple, tomatoes, bell peppers, and coconut milk.
Salmon Panang Curry
Homemade Panang curry with Steamed Salmon, bell peppers, basil leaves and onions with red curry sauce poured over.
Seafood Panang Curry
Homemade Panang curry with combination of seafood (shrimp, squid, scallop, mussel, sole fillet fish), Coconut milk, Lime leaves, Bell peppers and Pea & carrot.
Roasted Duck Curry
Spicy. Homemade Red curry with boneless roasted duck, pineapple, tomatoes, bell peppers, and coconut milk.
Curries
Veggies
Veggies Lover
Sauted broccoli, cabbage, zucchini, celery, bean sprouts, carrots, green beans, mushrooms in soy sauce.
Broccoli
Sauted American broccoli with soy sauce and ground Garlic on top.
Spicy Eggplant
Eggplant with fresh garlic, bell peppers, white onions, basil leaves and chili.
Garlic Green Bean
Sauted fresh garlic, green beans with soy sauce and ground garlic on top.
Chinese Broccoli
Sauted Chinese broccoli with soy sauce and ground garlic on top.
Thai Fried Rice
Fried rice with egg, white onions, green onions, cucumbers and tomatoes.
Spicy Fried Rice
Spicy. Fried rice with basil, bell peppers, white onions, cucumbers, tomatoes and chili.
Crab meat omelet Fried Rice
Crab meat omelet homemade style over egg-fried rice, white onions, green onions, cucumbers, and tomatoes serve with our special house sauce on the side.
Pineapple Fried Rice
Fried rice with chicken, shrimp, pineapple, raisins, cashew nut, curry powder, white onions, green onions, eggs, cucumbers and tomatoes.
Combo Fried Rice
Fried rice with eggs, white onions, green onions, cucumbers, tomatoes and combination of chicken, beef, pork and shrimp.
Seafood Fried Rice
Fried rice with eggs, white onions, green onions, tomato, cucumber and combination of seafood (shrimp, squid, scallop, mussel, sole fillet fish).
Roasted Duck Fried Rice
Fried rice with eggs, white onions, green onions, tomatoes, cucumbers and sliced boneless roasted duck.
Fried Rice
A la Carte
Spicy Basil
Stir-fried with chili, garlic, onions, bell peppers and fresh basil leaves.
Prik King
Stir-fried with green beans and sliced kaffir lime leaves and bell peppers and red curry.
Garlic Pepper
Stir-fried meat with garlic and black peppers topped with cilantro.
Chinese Broccoli with Crispy Pork
Stir-fried Chinese broccoli with crispy pork.
Kung Pao
Stir-fried with onions, carrots, bell peppers, and peanuts.
Shrimp & Scallop
Stir-fried with onions, basil leaves and bell peppers in spicy sauce.
Spicy Seafood
Stir-fried with onions, basil leaves and bell peppers in spicy sauce.
Teriyaki Salmon
Grilled Salmon with Steamed Vegetable. Served with a Homemade Teriyaki sauce
Khao Soi Noodle
Choice of meat with steamed egg noodles, crispy egg noodles on top, green onions in authentic khao soi curry soup.
Chef Recommendation
Side Orders
Jasmine Rice
Brown Rice
Sticky Rice
Steamed Vegetables
Sauce
Dressing, peanut sauce, sweet & sour sauce.
Small Salad
Steamed Rice Noodle
Seaweed Salad
Peanut Sauce
Thai Ice Tea
20 oz.
Thai Ice Coffee
20 oz.
Arizona Green Tea with Honey
Lemonade
20 oz.
Fresh Young Coconut
Apple juice
Snapple
Apple, kiwi strawberry, mango.
Bottled Water
Coconut Water
Perrier
Coke
Diet Coke
Dr. Pepper
Sprite
Beverage
Dessert
Carrot Cake
Cheesecake
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Lychee in syrup
BBQ Sticky Rice wth Banana
Homemade Sweet sticky rice with banana inside, wrapped with banana leaves.
BBQ Sticky Rice with Taro
Homemade Sweet sticky rice with taro inside, wrapped with banana leaves.
Banana Roll with Honey and chocolate
Wrapped deep-fried banana with shredded coconut and topped with honey, chocolate syrup and icing powder.
Roti
Asian Pita Bread topped with sweetened condensed milk and icing powder.
Khow Tom Mud with Banana
Homemade Sweet sticky rice with banana inside, wrapped with banana leaves.
Roti (Dessert)
Crispy Roti Bread with sweet condensed milk, Top with sugar.
Street Food Menu