Mango Thai Tapas Portswood is a relaxed Thai restaurant at 27 Portswood Road in Southampton. Its defining idea is to serve Thai flavours in a flexible tapas format, making the venue well suited to friends, families and groups who want to taste several dishes around one table.
Small plates draw on familiar Thai street food, grilled dishes and crisp fried favourites, while curries, rice and noodles provide more substantial choices. Sharing combinations allow diners to mix contrasting sweet, sour, salty and spicy flavours instead of committing to a single main course.
The menu includes meat, seafood and plant based options, with dishes such as vegetable spring rolls, chicken satay, prawn toast, corn cakes, cauliflower and pad Thai illustrating its range. Some selections are marked vegan or gluten free, though guests with medical dietary needs should confirm current preparation and cross-contact details.
Cocktails, wine and other drinks complement the bright food, and the restaurant also supports collection, delivery and larger catered gatherings. For an in-house visit, the lively sharing style works equally well for a casual dinner or a celebration built around a broad spread of Thai dishes.
Address: 27 Portswood Road, Portswood, Southampton SO17 2ES, England
Mango Thai Tapas – Portswood Menu
Thai Beer Snacks
VEGGIE CRACKERS
colourful crackers made from taro, pandan, pumpkin and sweet potato with sweet chilli dip
PRAWN CRACKERS
original Thai-style crackers with a touch of spice, with sweet chilli
BIRD'S NEST
sweet & salty shredded sweet potato crisps
CRISPY SEAWEED
salty and moorish shredded spring greens
JUNGLE BUGS
“bushtuckers” straight outta Thailand
Thai Tapas
popular Thai appetisers, street food and some of our own in-house creations. WE RECOMMEND 4-6 TAPAS BETWEEN 2 PEOPLE SHARING
PINEAPPLE CHILLI SALT
prik kleua saparot mamuang | a roadside favourite… fresh pineapple & apple with sweet and spicy chilli salt for dipping
BANG BANG CAULIFLOWER
dok galam | M crispy cauliflower florets wok tossed in a sweet & spicy caramelised onion sauce
COCONUT CHICKEN
kai maprow | M original. chicken bites marinated in red curry paste and Thai herbs, coated in coconut and fried, with sweet plum dip
CRISPY SQUID/BEEF
pla meuk / neua tod krob | M original. squid or beef, flour-coated and fried, drizzled in our signature sweet & sticky black pepper sauce
STIR-FRIED MUSHROOMS
het phat | mushroom medley stir-fried in a garlic, soy & black pepper sauce, with Thai herbs & fresh chilli
PRAWN TOAST
pang na goong | go-to takeaway dish–Thai style. golden sesame toast layered with prawns, sweet chilli dip
POPCORN TOFU
vegan showstopper. crispy, nuggets of tofu, seasoned with tom yum spices and drizzled with fresh mango spicy sauce
BUTTERFLY PRAWNS
kung psir | barely battered prawns topped with a garlic & peppers caramelised red onion sauce, on a bed of salad
MANGO CORNCAKES
tod man khao pod | M Thai street food sweetcorn fritters, made even better with fresh mango, served with green chilli & coriander dip
CHICKEN SATAY
satay gai | chicken skewers marinated in coconut milk, lime leaf & lemongrass with peanut sauce
PORK CHAR SIU ROLLS
popia moo daeng | fried spring rolls filled with sweet & savoury diced cinnamon roast pork with a side of ginger pickle
ISLAND PASTIES
gyoza tod sai phak | mini pastry turnovers filled with a garlic, chilli & basil stir-fry of ch*cken, kholrabi & bamboo tips
THAI ARANCINI
khao tod khiao wan | breadcrumbed green curry sticky rice balls stuffed with gooey cheddar & mozzarella
DIM SUM
khanom jeeb | open wrap pork and prawn dumplings, with ginger & chilli soy. choose steamed or crispy
VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS
popia tod | deep-fried spring rolls packed with vermicelli, celery, cabbage, carrot & mushroom, sweet chilli. 3PCS UPGRADE TO 5PCS +2.5
Thai Fries
THAI FRIES
loaded with crushed peanuts, spring onions, chilli & coriander and lime dressing
MASS FRIES
rich & nutty massaman curry
PAD FRIES
sweet & sour pad thai sauce
Thai Curry
SPICE LEVEL: mild spicy very spicy thai spicy. ASK FOR “PET PET” TO TURN UP THE HEAT, OR GO “THAI SPICY” IF YOU DARE!
GREEN
kaeng khiao wan | Thailand’s most famous curry. fragrant, coconutty and citrusy, made with green chilli, lemongrass, lime and coriander, with peppers, aubergines, fine beans and bamboo
RED
kaeng phet | a central Thai favourite. bold and full-bodied, made using a rich blend of spices, lime leaf and red chilli, with crunchy peppers, aubergines, fine beans, and bamboo shoots
GOLDEN
kaeng kari | an Indian-influenced dish with Thai flair. savoury, earthy and a little sweet, infused with turmeric, galangal and roasted spices, ft. potato, onion, mixed peppers and cherry tomato
PANANG
kaeng phanaeng | looking for mild but flavourful? this one’s for you. made using red curry paste, panang is rich, creamy, and aromatic with carrots, green beans, and sugar snap peas
JUNGLE
kaeng pa | hailing from the northern forests of Chiang Mai, this fiercely spicy, water-based curry is packed with herbs and spices, bamboo shoots, green leaves, aubergines and mixed peppers
MASSAMAN
kaeng matsaman | M a fusion of Thai- and Indian-style curries. mild, slightly sweet and richly spiced with cumin, star anise, cloves and bay leaf, with peanuts, potatoes and onion main size only
Thai Salad
THAI SALAD
yam | fresh mango salad with crispy chicken or vg ch*cken strips, mixed with mint, red onion, tomatoes, carrots and spring onions, tossed in a spicy chilli & lime dressing
Noodles
PAD THAI NOODLES
Thailand’s national dish. sweet & tangy tamarind stir-fried noodles with egg, beansprouts, carrot & spring onions, topped with peanuts, chilli, cucumber & lime
YELLOW DRUNKEN NOODLES
pad kee mao | a cult favourite, known to cure hangovers. savoury yellow noodles cooked with Thai basil, egg, broccoli, long beans, onion and crunchy peppers
CURRY NOODLE SOUP
khao soi | a northern Thai favourite. yellow noodles in a creamy rich and zesty coconut curry sauce with crispy roast duck or tofu, topped with Thai pickle, crispy onions and crispy noodle nest
Stir-Fry
SWEET & SOUR
pad priow wan | a classic pineapple sweet & sour sauce stir-fried with cucumber, sping onion, carrot, tomato and peppers
CRISPY TAMARIND SEABASS
pla tod | crispy golden-fried seabass fillets in a hot, sweet and tangy tamarind stir-fry sauce, topped with crispy onions & fried chilli
HOLY BASIL STIR-FRY
pad kra pao | salty-savoury street food staple. stir-fried protein in a spicy holy basil, garlic & chilli sauce, served with jasmine rice
Sides
JASMINE RICE
COCONUT RICE
STICKY RICE
EGG FRIED RICE
PLAIN FRIES
Desserts
THAI CUSTARD CAKE
khanom mo kaeng | traditional Thai dessert. light and fluffy moist sponge cake made with coconut milk, palm sugar, mung beans and almonds
MANGO STICKY RICE
khao niao mamuang | the queen of Thai desserts. juicy fresh mango served with sweet coconut sticky rice, sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds
PANDAN PANCAKE
khanom krok | fresh & aromatic pandan coconut pancake with homemade caramel & coconut milk icecream
CHOCOLATE BROWNIE
khao niao mamuang | choco orange brownie with dark choc topping, finished with candied orange peel & a scoop of Jude’s madagascan vanilla ice cream
REAL RUM & RAISIN ICE CREAM
double measure of raisin infused Thai rum and Pedro Ximénez sherry, steeped with ginger and raisins, served over Jude’s madagascan vanilla ice cream
MOCHI
3 gelato balls wrapped in mochi rice dough; ask for current flavours
SORBET
two scoops of sorbet. choose from lemon or mango
Coffee & Tea
alternative milks available ~ no extra cost | decaf available | coffee syrup +1 ask for flavours
AMERICANO
DBL ESPRESSO
FLAT WHITE | LATTE | CAPPUCCINO
MOCHA | HOT CHOCOLATE
Liqueur Coffee
25ml measure in any coffee
SHANKY’S WHIP
smooth caramel & vanilla Irish whiskey liqueur
SANGSOM RUM
gold medal rum from Thailand
KAHLUA
rich & sweet coffee liqueur
Wine
wines listed as 175ml | bottle, also available in 125ml and 250ml
GRENACHE
resérve de lubin maison sinnae | france • light and easy going with a floral nose and gentle acidity
ALBARIÑO
costa da borneira | spain • ripe peach & lemon peel, honey, saline, coastal notes
PICPOUL DE PINET
domaine de belle mare | france • dry & crisp, lemon & grapefruit, clean minerality, sea breeze
SAUVIGNON BLANC
lowlands marlborough | n.z. • award-winning marlborough. big tropical fruit
Cold Drinks
TRIP — PEACH & GINGER
natural CBD (P&G), or magnesium & botanicals (S’lem) 18+
SICILIAN LEMON
natural CBD (P&G), or magnesium & botanicals (S’lem) 18+
JUNDAY BAMBOO WATER — PASSIONFRUIT
antioxidant sparkling water
JUNDAY BAMBOO WATER — MANGO
antioxidant sparkling water
Beer & Cider
beer buckets = 10 small bottles
555 PILSNER
4%
CAMDEN PALE
4%
CORONA
4.5%
SINGHA
5%
No Alcohol
CORONA CERO
0%
DAYS PALE ALE
0%
PROSECCO 0%
bottega | italy
Cocktails
COCONUT COOLER
solero meets colada. malibu rum with mango, coconut & lime, with a zesty, tajin rim sessionable – lower abv
THAI MARGARITA
a bright, citrusy marg inspired by the essential flavours of Thai cuisine, with lemongrass & ginger infused syrup. like it spicy? ask for pet pet marg
PANDAN JAVA
wake up island style with the espresso martini’s beachside cousin… creamy coconut, espresso, and aromatic pandan infused absolut vodka
SHORE THING
zesty citrus & passionfruit sour, shaken with aromatic lime leaf tea syrup & velvelty vodka, pillowy foam top
0% Cocktails
PAPAYA & PINEAPPLE BREEZE
juicy & tropical. pineapple & papaya puree with a big squeeze of lime, topped with soda
0% MARG
agave ‘tequila’, yuzu, lime lemongrass & ginger syrup… inspired by the essential flavours of Thai cuisine. choose original or spicy
LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE
sweet & refreshing blush. raspberry and elderflower brightened with lemon soda
MANGO MOJITO
get your mojo working. light ‘rum’, muddled with mango, fresh mint & lime, topped with soda