Zaap Thai Newcastle is a Thai street food restaurant on Newgate Street beside the Gate and close to Chinatown. The bright dining room recreates some of Bangkok’s energy with an open kitchen, tuk tuks and a real bus used as seating. It operates as a walk in restaurant, keeping the experience casual even when the room is busy.
Small plates and street snacks allow diners to begin with contrasting crisp, sour, salty and spicy flavours. Noodles, fried rice, aromatic curries and stir fries then cover the familiar foundations of Thai dining. Fresh herbs, chilli, lime, coconut and savoury sauces give the menu its characteristic balance rather than relying on heat alone.
Sharing several dishes is an easy way to compare regional flavours, while individual rice and noodle bowls also work for a quick lunch. Meat, seafood and vegetable choices make the selection flexible for groups. Vegan, vegetarian and allergy requirements should be checked against the current menu and discussed with staff because sauces and shared preparation may contain less obvious ingredients.
Thai beer, cocktails and soft drinks fit the lively street food setting, and a weekend bottomless brunch gives the restaurant another social format. Collection and delivery are available for diners who do not want to eat in. Zaap’s appeal comes from pairing accessible Thai dishes with playful surroundings and the speed of a busy market stall.
Address: 117 Newgate Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5RZ, United Kingdom
Zaap Thai Street Food Newcastle Menu
Nibbles / Kin Len
Gai Satay
Grilled chicken skewers with a peanut sauce (3 skewers)
Poh Pia Tod
Mixed vegetable spring rolls (4 pcs)
Tod Mun Pla
Thai fish cakes (4 pcs)
Tod Mun Khow Phod
Fried corn cakes (4 pcs)
Gung / Plamueg Chup Pang Tod
Choice of tiger prawns or squid in crispy batter (4 pcs)
Peek Gai Tod
Southern style Thai deep fried chicken wings (4 pcs)
Look Chin Tod (Pla)
Deep fried fish ball skewers (6balls)
Kiew Tod
Crispy wonton stuffed with minced chicken (6 pcs)
Kor Moo Yang
Grilled marinated pork neck
Moo Yang
Grilled pork strip skewers with sesame seeds (3 skewers)
Sai Grog ZAAP
Thai style sour pork sausages (6 pcs)
Pak Tod
Okra or vegetables deep fried in a light batter
Khow Kreb Tod
Prawn crackers
Edamame
Edamame pods with salt
Tao Hoo Tod
Deep fried golden tofu
Gra Dook Moo ZAAP
Braised pork spare ribs in black bean sauce (3 pcs)
Khanom Pang Na Gai
Chicken toast – marinated minced chicken sprinkled with sesame seeds and served on toast (4 pcs)
Dim Sum
Kanom Jeeb
Steamed dumpling stuffed with a pork mixture, served with crispy garlic (6 pcs)
Gyoza (Chicken)
Japanese style fried dumpling filled with chicken and vegetable (5pcs)
Hakao
Traditional Chinese steamed prawn dumpling (4pcs)
Sa La Pao Moo Daeng
Steamed bun filled with roasted red pork (3 pcs)
Gyoza (Vegetable)
Japanese style fried dumpling filled with vegetables (5pcs)
Platter
Bangkok Platter
Our best selection of five popular street nibbles; steamed pork and prawn dumpling, vegetable spring rolls, chicken satay, chicken gyoza and Thai fish cakes.
Bangkok Veggie Platter
Our five favourite vegetarian street nibbles; corn cake, vegetable gyoza, mixed vegetable spring roll, golden tofu, and edamame
Bao Buns
Moo Yang Bao Bun
Grilled pork with a sweet, sticky sauce and sesame seeds
Pork Belly Bao Bun
Crispy pork belly with spicy sriracha sauce
Duck Bao Bun
Sliced duck breast with hoisin sauce and spring onions
Crispy Chicken & Mango Bao Bun
Deep-fried crispy chicken with a fresh mango salsa dressing
Crispy Chicken & Sriracha Bao Bun
Deep-fried crispy chicken with spicy sriracha sauce
Crispy Tofu Bao Bun
Deep-fried crispy tofu with a spicy Larb style dressing
Soup
Tom Kha (Gai/Gung/Ta-Lea)
Creamy coconut soup. Choice of chicken, prawn or mixed seafood.
Kiew Nam
Minced chicken and prawn wonton soup
Tom ZAAP Gra Dook Moo
Isaan style hot and spicy soup with spare ribs
Poh Teak
Spicy hot and sour mixed seafood soup
Tom Yum (Gai/Gung/Ta-Lea)
Hot and spicy creamy soup. Choice of chicken, prawn or mixed seafood
Tom Yum Mor Fai (Gai/Gung/Ta-Lea) Large
Good for sharing! Hot and spicy creamy soup. Choice of chicken, prawn or mixed seafood
Curry
Gang Ped (Gai/Moo/Nua/Gung/Tofu)
Thai red curry with chicken, pork, beef, prawns or tofu
Gang Kiew Wan (Gai/Moo/Nua/Gung/Tofu)
Thai green curry with chicken, pork, beef, prawns or tofu
Gang Massaman (Gai/Moo/Nua/Gung/Tofu)
Chicken, pork, beef, prawns or tofu in a rich massaman curry sauce with peanuts
Gang Panaeng (Gai/Moo/Nua/Gung/Tofu)
Chicken, pork, beef, prawns or tofu in a rich panaeng curry sauce with lime leaves
Jarn Deaw
Kai Jeaw Moo/Gai Sub
Thai omelette – made with a choice of minced pork or chicken
Phed Yang (Small / Large)
Roasted duck
Khow Ka Moo
Pulled pork leg with brown egg and rice
Khow Phed Pa Loh
Duck in five spice sauce with brown egg and rice
Khow Moo Krob Jae Ban
Crispy belly pork and rice with our special Zaap sauce
Khow Pad Poh Taek
Hot and spicy fried rice with seafood and Thai herbs
Khow Pad Pla Khem
Egg fried rice with shredded salted fish
Khow Pad
Egg fried rice with your choice of chicken, beef, pork or shredded crab meat
Noodles
Pad Thai Bo Ran (Gai/Nua/Gung/Tofu)
A great Thai classic, Pad Thai. Stir fried rice noodles with egg, spring onions, tofu and garnished with peanuts. Choice of chicken, beef, prawns or extra tofu for a vegetarian version
Pad Mee (Gai/Moo/Nua/Gung/Tofu)
Stir fried rice vermicelli with bean sprouts, carrot, onion and spring onion. Choice of chicken, pork, beef, prawns or tofu
Pad See Aew (Gai/Moo/Nua/Gung/Tofu)
Originating from Malaysia and Singapore, our Thai street food version is second to none! Stir fried rice noodles with egg in dark and sweet soy sauce. Choice of chicken, pork, beef, prawns or tofu
Pad Kee Mao (Gai/Moo/Nua/Gung/Tofu)
Spicy stir fried rice noodles with basil and vegetables. Choice of chicken, pork, beef, prawns or tofu
Guay Tiew Rua
Savoury rice noodles in a herbal brown broth with slices of pork, pork balls and liver
Guay Tiew Phed Toon
Rice noodles with stewed duck in a brown broth
Guay Tiew ZAAP
Rice noodle soup with minced pork and roasted red pork, served with boiled egg, ground peanuts, chilli powder and lime
Guay Jab Sa Tan Fah
Irresistible rice noodle rolls with pork liver, crispy belly pork and egg in our secret soup recipe
Guay Tiew Kiew Moo Daeng
Egg noodle soup with dumpling and pork
Yen Ta Fo
Rice noodles with Morning Glory and seafood in a pink soup
Suki Hang/Nam (Gai/Moo/Nua/Ta-Lea/Tofu)
Soup or stir fried glass noodles with vegetables and egg. Choice of chicken, pork, beef, seafood or tofu
Rad Na Mee Krob/Sen Yai (Gai/Moo/Nua/Ta-Lea/Tofu)
Crispy egg noodles or wide flat rice noodles in thick Thai gravy sauce. Choice of chicken, pork, beef, seafood or tofu
Salads
Som Tum Pou Pla Rah
Papaya salad, made with fermented fish sauce and raw baby crab
Som Tum Thai
Queen of Thai street food, spicy papaya salad with dried shrimp and peanuts. Can be made vegetarian-friendly
Som Tum Pou
Spicy papaya salad with raw baby crab
Som Tum Pla Rah
A true taste of Isaan papaya salad with fermented fish sauce (‘Pla Rah’ – this has a strong and distinctive flavour!)
Som Tum Kai Khem
Papaya salad with dried shrimp, salted egg and peanuts
Tum Sua
This style of papaya salad is very popular in the Northeast of Thailand – spicy papaya salad with rice vermicelli
Som Tum Pou Ma
Papaya salad with raw blue crab (traditionally served this way), ask our Zaapsters if you want it cooked!
Tum Tard
A traditional Isaan family favourite – papaya salad platter with pork sausage, rice noodles, boiled egg and mouth-watering condiments
Som Tum Gai Tod/Moo Yang
The ultimate comforting Thai food you shouldn’t miss! Thai papaya salad with a choice of roasted chicken or grilled strips of pork skewers, served with sticky rice.
Nam Tok Kor Moo/Nua
Sliced pork neck or beef tossed in a spicy Isaan salad
Larb Moo/Gai
Choice of minced chicken or pork mixed with chilli, spring onion, sweet basil and coriander
Yum Moo Yor
White pork sausage in a spicy salad dressing
Yum Ma Ma (Gai/Moo/Muek/Gung)
Instant noodles with chicken, pork, squid or prawns with a spicy salad dressing
Yum Voon Sen (Gai/Moo/Muek/Gung)
Glass noodles with chicken, pork, squid or prawns with a spicy salad dressing
Yum Aow Thai
Mixed seafood tossed in spicy Thai salad, sprinkled with crispy small fish
Sizzling Plates
Sizzling Moo Yang
A 7oz pork steak, served on a sizzling hot plate, choose your style with a spicy dipping sauce/ Massaman curry sauce/ Creamy chilli oil sauce/
Sizzling Nua Yang
A 7oz flat iron beef steak, served medium, on a sizzling hot plate, choose your style with a spicy dipping sauce/ Massaman curry sauce/ Creamy chilli oil sauce/
Ta-Lea Pao
Grilled mixed seafood (prawn, squid and mussel)
Tarm Sung
Gai Tod Prik Gang
Deep-fried crispy chicken with a spicy red curry sauce – an instant classic.
Gai ZAAP
Deep-fried crispy chicken with mixed vegetables, coated in a sweet & sour sauce. A new twist on the traditional sweet & sour.
Pad Prik Gang (Gai/Nua/Muek/Tofu)
Choice of chicken, beef, squid or tofu, stir fried with red curry sauce and vegetables
Pad Pak Bung Fai Daeng (Tofu/Moo Krob)
Stir fried Morning Glory with oyster sauce, garlic and chilli. Why not try adding belly pork – amazing! Can be made vegetarian-friendly.
Pad Pak Moo Krob (Tofu/Moo Krob)
Stir fried spring greens with oyster sauce, garlic and chilli. Try adding belly pork – delicious!
Pad Ga Prao (Moo/Gai/Kai Dao)
Stir fried minced pork or chicken with basil. Try this Thai classic with a fried egg on top!
Pad Nam Prik Pao (Gai/Moo/Nua/Muek/Gung)
A choice of chicken, pork, beef, squid, or prawns, stir fried with chilli oil, vegetables and basil
Pad Gra Tium Prik Thai (Gai/Moo/Muek/Gung/Tofu)
Marinated chicken, pork, beef, squid, prawns or tofu, stir fried with garlic and pepper
Pad Preaw Wan (Gai/Moo/Nua/Muek/Gung/Tofu)
Chicken, pork, beef, squid, prawns or tofu, stir fried with vegetables and pineapple in a sweet and sour sauce
Pad Prik Yourk (Gai/Moo/Nua/Muek/Gung/Tofu)
Chicken, pork, beef, squid, prawns or tofu, stir fried with vegetables, green and red pepper in a black bean sauce
Pad Ma Maung Him Ma Parn (Gai/Moo/Nua/Muek/Gung/Tofu)
Chicken, pork, beef, squid, prawns or tofu, stir fried with vegetables, pineapple and cashew nuts
Muek Neung Manow
Steamed squid with Chinese leaves, chilli, coriander and garlic in a lemon soup
Pla Pae Sa
Deep fried whole sea bass in a hot and sour soup with mixed vegetables
Pla Neung Ma Now
Steamed whole sea bass with Chinese leaves, chilli, coriander and garlic in a lemon soup
Pla Tod Gratium/Rad Prik/Nam Pla/Choo Chee
Deep fried whole sea bass with a choice of garlic, chilli, fish sauce or fried curry sauce
Pla Sa Moon Prai
Deep fried whole sea bass served with spicy Thai herb salad, with peanuts
Yum Ma Muang Pla Tod
Deep fried whole sea bass served with green mango salad
Plant-based Alternatives
Tom Yum
Spicy, fragrant Thai soup with your choice of ‘THIS isn’t chicken’ plant-based chicken. Fully vegetarian, delicious and guilt free.
Pad Thai
Classic Pad Thai noodles with your choice of ‘THIS isn’t chicken’ plant-based chicken. Fully vegetarian, delicious and guilt free.
Guay Tiew ZAAP
Rice noodle soup, with added chilli and peanuts, with your choice of ‘THIS isn’t chicken’ plant-based chicken. Fully vegetarian, delicious and guilt free.
Pad Mee
Vermicelli style noodles with your choice of ‘THIS isn’t chicken’ plant-based chicken. Fully vegetarian, delicious and guilt free.
Pad See Aew
Sweet Thai flat noodles with your choice of ‘THIS isn’t chicken’ plant-based chicken. Fully vegetarian, delicious and guilt free.
Pad Kee Mao
Spicy Thai noodles, with your choice of ‘THIS isn’t chicken’ plant-based chicken. Fully vegetarian, delicious and guilt free.
Gang Ped (Thai Red Curry)
With your choice of ‘THIS isn’t chicken’ plant-based chicken. Fully vegetarian, delicious and guilt free.
Gang Kiew Wan (Thai Green Curry)
With your choice of ‘THIS isn’t chicken’ plant-based chicken. Fully vegetarian, delicious and guilt free.
Gang Massaman (Massaman Curry)
With your choice of ‘THIS isn’t chicken’ plant-based chicken. Fully vegetarian, delicious and guilt free.
Gang Pananeg (Panaeng Curry)
With your choice of ‘THIS isn’t chicken’ plant-based chicken. Fully vegetarian, delicious and guilt free.
Pad Ga Prao
Spicy stir-fry with garlic, chilli and basil, with your choice of ‘THIS isn’t chicken’ plant-based chicken. Fully vegetarian, delicious and guilt free.
Pad Nam Prik Pao
Creamy chilli oil stir-fry with your choice of ‘THIS isn’t chicken’ plant-based chicken. Fully vegetarian, delicious and guilt free.
Pad Gratium Prik Thai
Garlic & pepper stir-fry, with your choice of ‘THIS isn’t chicken’ plant-based chicken. Fully vegetarian, delicious and guilt free.
Vegetarian
Steamed Dumplings
Shiitake mushroom and water chestnut steamed dumplings
Tom Yum (Mushroom)
Hot and spicy creamy soup with mushroom
Som Tum Thai
Queen of Thai street food, spicy papaya salad with peanuts
Gang Ped Tofu
Thai red curry with tofu
Gang Kiew Wan Tofu
Thai green curry with tofu
Gang Massaman Tofu
Tofu in a rich massaman curry sauce with peanuts
Tofu Dishes
Gang Panaeng Tofu
Tofu in a rich panaeng curry sauce with lime leaves
Pad Thai Tofu
A great Thai classic, Pad Thai. Stir fried rice noodles with tofu, egg and garnished with peanuts
Pad Mee Tofu
Stir fried rice vermicelli with tofu, bean sprouts, carrot, onion and spring onion
Pad See Aew Tofu
Originating from Malaysia and Singapore, our Thai street food version is second to none! Stir fried rice noodles with tofu and egg in dark and sweet soy sauce
Pad Kee Mao Tofu
Spicy stir fried rice noodles with tofu, basil and vegetables
Tofu Suki Hang/Nam
Soup or stir fried glass noodles with vegetables, egg and tofu
Tofu Rad Na Mee Krob/Sen Yai
Crispy egg noodles or wide flat rice noodles with tofu in thick
Pad Prik Gang Tofu
Stir fried tofu with red curry sauce and vegetables
Pad Pak Bung Fai Daeng Tofu
Stir fried Morning Glory with soy sauce, garlic, chilli and tofu
Pad Pak Tofu
Stir fried spring greens with soy sauce, garlic, chilli and tofu
Pad Ga Prao Tofu
Stir fried tofu with basil
Pad Nam Prik Pao Tofu
Stir fried tofu with chilli oil, vegetables and basil
Tofu Pad Gra Tium Prik Thai
Stir fried tofu with garlic and pepper
Tofu Pad Preaw Wan
Stir fried tofu with vegetables and pineapple, in a sweet and sour sauce
Tofu Pad Prik Yourk
Stir fried tofu with vegetables, green and red pepper in a black bean sauce
Tofu Pad Ma Maung Him Ma Parn
Stir fried tofu with vegetables, pineapple and cashew nuts
Tofu Larb
Tofu mixed with chilli, spring onion, sweet basil and coriander
Sides
Salt and Pepper Chips
Khow Niew
Sticky rice
Khow Suay
Boiled Jasmine rice
Khow Pad
Egg fried rice
Noodle
Soft plain rice noodles
Desserts
Khow Niew Ma Muang
Ripe mango with sweetened sticky rice
Pandan Pancake
Custard filled green pandan pancake served with vanilla ice cream
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Warm chocolate fudge cake served with vanilla ice cream
Glouy Tod
A famous street food snack – deep fried sliced banana in sweet crispy batter
Khow Niew Sang Ka Ya
Sweetened black sticky rice with Thai custard
Yee Kwan Ice Cream
Premium ice cream produced in Yorkshire, choose from: Durian, Thai Milk Tea, Taro, Coconut, Chocolate, Vanilla, and Mango Sorbet
Kids
Kids: Kai Jeaw
Thai-style omelette served with boiled jasmine rice or egg fried rice
Kids: Pad Preaw Wan Pak
Stir-fried mixed vegetables and pineapple in sweet and sour sauce, served with jasmine rice or egg fried rice
Kids: Gai Satay
Grilled chicken on skewers with peanut sauce, served with boiled Jasmine rice or egg fried rice
Kids: Moo Yang
Grilled strips of pork on skewers with sesame seeds, served with boiled jasmine rice or egg fried rice
Kids: Khow Pad
Fried rice with vegetables, egg and chicken
Kids: Pad Thai Dek Noi
Stir-fried rice noodle with egg, spring onion, beansprouts, vegetables, tofu and ground peanuts. Available with chicken or extra tofu for a vegetarian version
Soft Drinks
Iced Pink Milk
Coca-Cola
Kafe Yen
Iced Thai Coffee
Cha Yen / Cha Kiew Yen / Cha Dam Yen
Iced Thai Milk Tea / Iced Green Milk Tea / Thai Black Iced Tea
Bubble Tea
Add delicious toppings from 50p
Watermelon Soda
Lychee Soda
Honeydew Melon Tea
Lychee Tea
Smoothies
Coconut
Coconut water, condensed milk, single cream, sugar syrup, crushed ice
Mango
Mango puree, mango juice, sugar syrup, crushed ice
Thai Zinger
Mango, banana, pineapple, coconut and pineapple juice.
Cocktails
Aperol Spritz
A classic Italian aperitivo of Aperol, crisp prosecco, and soda, garnished with a slice of orange
Spicy Thai Margarita
A fiery twist on the blended margarita with tequila, triple sec, Thai chilli, and lime, with salt and chilli rim
Rak Jang
Rak Jang simply means “puppy love”. A lovely mixture of the famous Thai Rum “Mekhong”, Gin, Amaretto, Grenadine and homemade raspberry syrup.
Siam Southside
Mojito and Gin lovers this is the cocktail for you! Made with kaffir lime leaves for our Thai take on this classic.
Mocktails
Pa Dong Dib
A refreshing mixture of lychee and lemon juice, fresh mint, cucumber and topped with lemonade
Phi Phi Island
Creamed coconut. stained pineapple and pineapple juice
Virgin Thaistar
Vanilla syrup, mango, passion fruit and orange juice