Phranakhon Thai Tapas York is a Thai restaurant in a historic building at 19 Grape Lane. Its menu reshapes familiar Thai cooking into small plates intended for sharing, allowing a table to compare several flavours rather than commit to one large main. Lunch, early evening and weekend offers provide different ways to explore the format.
Curries, stir fries, grilled meats, seafood and crisp street food inspired dishes appear in reduced portions. Aromatic herbs, coconut, chilli, lime, fish sauce and toasted spices create the sweet, sour, salty and hot contrasts associated with Thai food. Rice is ordered alongside the plates and helps turn a selection into a complete meal.
Vegetable and tofu dishes give meat free diners enough material to join the same sharing experience. Because sauces and pastes can contain fish, shellfish, nuts and other major allergens, dietary requirements should be raised before ordering rather than inferred from a dish name. Staff can help balance the quantity and heat level for the table.
Thai beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks complement the spice led menu. The intimate Grape Lane setting suits couples and small groups, while the tapas approach encourages a more conversational pace. Phranakhon stands out by preserving recognisable Thai flavours within a flexible format that rewards curiosity and passing plates around.
Address: 19 Grape Lane, York YO1 7HU, United Kingdom
Phranakhon Thai Tapas Menu
Tapas
Thai food is known for a shared dining style. People often order 2-3 tapas plates or pair a tapas dish with a larger one like curry, noodles, or a wok-fried dish, allowing everyone to enjoy a variety of flavours together.
Thai Prawn Crackers
With sweet chilli, Sriracha & satay sauce
Peek Gai Grop
Crunchy wings with choice of sauce: Chilli salt & pepper** / Honey, garlic & soy sauce / Spicy tamarind sauce*
Gai Tod Haad Yai
Thai southern fried chicken with coriander seeds, garlic & crispy shallots
Gai Yang
Grilled marinated chicken thigh with Thai chilli dip
Gai Satay
Grilled marinated chicken, peanuts sauce & vegetable relish
Por Pia Ped
Duck spring rolls
Ped Makaam
Crispy duck leg with spicy tamarind sauce
Kradoog Moo Naam Peung
Honey glazed spare ribs
Kor Moo Yang
Grilled marinated pork shoulder with Thai chilli dip
Moo Grop
Crispy pork belly served with choice of sauce: Chilli salt & pepper** / Honey garlic & soy sauce / Spicy tamarind sauce* / Sweet soy sauce & Thai chilli sauce**
Moo Grop Hun
Crispy pork belly wrapped in pancakes with cucumber, spring onion & hoisin sauce
Makuea Rad Prik
Battered aubergine topped with Thai sweet & sour chilli sauce
Tao Hoo Choop Paeng Tod
Deep fried tofu with sweet chilli & peanuts
Tao Hoo Tod
Breaded tofu topped with sweet soy sauce
Por Pia Pak
Vegetable spring rolls
Pak Tod
Battered assorted vegetables served with Thai sweet chilli & soy sauce
Tod Mun Kow Pode
Sweet corn fritters
Nuea Foy
Crispy shredded beef with sweet soy sauce & sticky rice
Goong Makaam
Large whole prawns tempura with spicy tamarind sauce
Miang Pla Tod
Crispy sea bass on lettuce served with toasted desiccated coconut, shallots, lime, chilli, peanuts & caramelised coconut sauce
Plameuk Prik Gratiem
Fried squid with chilli & garlic
Geaw Goong Tod
Deep fried prawn & pork dumplings with mayonnaise sauce
Goong Gratiem
Sauteed whole prawns in garlic & soy sauce served with flatbread
Soups
Tom Yum Goong Yai
Famous Thai hot & spicy whole prawns & mushroom soup
Tom Kha Gai
Coconut soup with chicken, mushroom, galangal, chilli & lime juice
Tom Saab Nuea
Spicy & sour clear soup with dried chilli, mushrooms & beef
Yums
Yum means mix in Thai. These dishes mix meat, fish or seafood with typically Thai ingredients & herbs. The dishes are served at room temperature.
Saeng Wa Goong
Grilled whole prawns tossed with ginger, lemongrass, lime & chilli in a tamarind & lime dressing
Yum Kai Dao
Fried egg and whole prawns tossed with vegetables in spicy lime dressing
Pla Lui Suan
Crispy sea bass with lemongrass, peanuts, shallots & spicy chilli oil dressing
Phla
Your choice of meat tossed with Thai herbs & peanuts and zesty spicy lime dressing. Choices: Crispy Chicken (Not GF) £9.95 / Beef £11.50 / Crispy Pork Belly £11.50 / Whole prawns £12.95
Yum Tao Hoo
Crispy tofu & crunchy vegetables with spicy lime dressing
Som Tum Thai
Thai spicy papaya salad with peanuts
Larb Hed Tod
Marinated Thai style crispy assorted mushrooms
Nam Tok
Sliced meat of your choice tossed with Thai herbs, onions & spicy lime dressing. Choices: Beef £11.50 / Crispy Pork Belly £11.50 / Squid £10.50 / Seafood £12.50 / (Not GF) Crispy Chicken £9.95 / Grilled Pork Shoulder £10.95 / Sea bass £12.95
Yum Nuea Yang
Thai spicy sliced beef salad
Little Big Favourites
Gang Panaeng Nuea
Thick red curry beef with coconut milk, chilli & lime leaves
Gang Keaw Wan Gai
Famous Thai green curry chicken with aubergine, courgettes & longbeans
Jaw Rang
Southern style whole prawns in coconut milk, fresh turmeric, lemongrass, chilli & tamarind
Gang Kua Sapparod Goong
Thick red curry with whole prawns & pineapple
Gang Rawang Nuea
Beef in green curry paste, coconut milk & Thai herbs
Gang Massaman Kae
Southern Thai style thick curry with braised lamb, potatoes, onions & peanuts
Pad Phed Moo Grop
Stir fried red curry paste, beans & aubergine with crispy pork belly
Nuea Prik Thai Dum
Stir fried longbeans with bell pepper, chilli & black pepper
Tom Yum Haeng Seafood
Stir-fried Tom Yam with king prawns, squid, sea bass and mussles
Chu Chi Sea Bass
Sea bass with super spicy thick curry sauce
Classic Curries
Served with steamed rice or sticky rice or egg fried rice for £1 extra. Choice of: Chicken £15.95 / Beef £17.95 / Duck £17.95 / Crispy Pork Belly £18.95 / Seafood £23.95 / Large Whole Prawns £25.50 / Sea bass £21.95 (Not GF) / Veg & Tofu £15.95
Gang Panaeng
Thick red curry with coconut milk, chilli & lime leaves. Try it with large whole prawns!
Gang Keaw Wan
Famous Thai green curry with aubergine, courgettes & longbeans. Try it with sea bass!
Gang Phed
Thai spicy red curry with aubergine, long beans & courgettes
From the Wok
Served with steamed rice or sticky rice or egg fried rice for £1 extra. Choice of: Chicken £15.95 / Beef £17.95 / Duck £17.95 / Crispy Pork Belly £18.95 / Seafood £23.95 / Large Whole Prawns £25.50 / Sea bass £21.95 (Not GF) / Veg & Tofu £15.95
Rad Prik
Stir fried Thai sweet, spicy & sour sauce with your choice with lightly battered meat
Pad Krapow
Stir fried Thai basil with chilli & long beans – a beloved Thai classic. Thai’s favourite choice is crispy pork belly or beef with extra fried egg (£2)!
Pad Cashew Nuts
Lightly battered choice of your meat stir fried with cashew nuts, bell peppers, onions & chilli
Noodles & Rice
Served with steamed rice or sticky rice or egg fried rice for £1 extra. Choice of: Chicken £15.95 / Beef £17.95 / Duck £17.95 / Crispy Pork Belly £18.95 / Seafood £23.95 / Large Whole Prawns £25.50 / Sea bass £21.95 (Not GF) / Veg & Tofu £15.95
Pad Thai
Stir fried rice noodles with egg, tofu, turnip, chives & beansprouts
Pad See Ew
Stir fried flat noodles with egg, carrots & kailan in Thai dark soy sauce
Bamee Hang
Egg noodles with shallots, peanuts & chilli flakes in sweet soy sauce
Kuay Teow Kee Mao
Spicy stir fried flat rice noodles with egg, chilli & Thai basil
Kow Soi
Curry egg noodles with fried wonton & boiled egg
Udon Hoisin
Stir fried udon noodles with red onion & cucumber in hoisin sauce
Rad Naa
Crispy egg noodles with thick gravy, vegetables & egg
Pad Mee Phranakhon
Stir fried rice vermicelli with baby corn & carrots
Pad Woonsen
Stir fried glass noodles with onion, tomato, celery, shiitake mushrooms & sesame oil
Kow Pad
Thai egg fried rice with vegetables
Sides
Battered Chips with Curry Sauce
Pad Tua Ngog
Stir fried beansprouts with tofu & chilli
Pad Broccoli
Stir fried broccoli with chilli & garlic
Pad Pak Choi
Stir fried pak choi with garlic
Pad Makuea Horapa
Stir fried aubergine with chilli & basil
Pad Pak
Stir fried mixed vegetables with mushroom sauce
Steamed Rice
Sticky Rice
Egg Fried Rice
Plain Noodles
Fried egg
Condiments
Early Bird Special
Available Monday to Thursday 5-7 PM. 1 Tapas + 1 Main for £22.95. Main: Your choice of Chicken / Beef / Duck / Veg & Tofu. Extra £2.00 – crispy pork belly / seafood. Extra £3.00 – whole prawns / seabass. Served with Steamed Rice. Upgrade to Sticky rice or egg fried rice for £1.00.
Tom Yum Goong Yai
Famous Thai hot & spicy whole prawns & mushroom soup
Nam Tok – Beef
Crispy beef with Thai spicy tossed salad with onions & herb dressing
Geaw Goong Tord
Deep fried prawn & pork dumplings
Por Pia Ped
Duck spring rolls served with Hoisin sauce
Moo Grop Gratiem
Crispy pork belly in garlic & soy sauce
Pla Lui Suan
Crispy seabass with lemongrass, peanuts, shallot & spicy chilli oil paste dressing
Gai Satay
Grilled marinated chicken, peanut sauce & vegetables relish
Phla Moo Grob
Crispy pork belly coated with spicy lime dressing, Thai herbs & peanuts
Pak Tord
Battered assorted vegetables served with Thai sweet chilli & soy sauce
Tao Hoo Choop Paeng Tord
Deep fried tofu with sweet chilli & peanuts
Pad Makuea Horapa
Stir fried aubergine with chilli & basil
Gang Keaw Wan
Famous Thai green curry with aubergine, courgettes & longbean
Gang Panaeng
Thick red curry with coconut milk, chilli & lime leaves
Rad Prik
Your choice of lightly battered meat stir fried with Thai sweet, spicy & sour sauce
Pad Krapow
Stir fried thai basil with chilli & long beans
Pad Cha
Stir fried Thai herbs & spices in Thai soy sauce
Pad Phed
Stir fried red curry paste, beans & aubergine
Pad Prik Thai Dum
Stir fried longbeans with chilli & black pepper
Pad Thai
Stir fried rice noodles with egg, tofu, turnip, chives & beansprouts
Kuay Teow Kee Mao
Spicy stir fried flat rice noodles with egg, chilli & Thai basil
Pad See Ew
Stir fried flat noodles with egg, carrots & kailan in Thai dark soy sauce
Bamee Hang
Egg noodles with shallots, peanuts & chilli flakes in sweet soy sauce
Lunch Special
Available Monday to Thursday 12-2.30 PM. Choose one for £8.95. Your choice of Chicken / Beef / Veg & Tofu. Served with steamed rice.
Gang Keaw Wan
Thai Green Curry with aubergine, courgettes & long beans
Gang Panaeng
Thick red curry with coconut milk, chilli & lime leaves
Pad Prik Thai Dum
Stir fried long beans with chilli & black pepper
Lunch Special – 2 Tapas + 1 Rice
Available Monday to Thursday 12-2.30 PM. 2 Tapas + 1 Rice for £16.50. Upgrade to sticky rice or egg fried rice for £1.00.
Gai Satay
Grilled marinated chicken, peanut sauce & vegetables relish
Por Pia Ped
Duck spring rolls
Peek Gai Grop
Crunchy wings with sweet fish sauce
Makeua Rad Prik
Battered aubergine with Thai sweet & sour chilli sauce
Phla Crispy Chicken
Crispy chicken coated with spicy lime dressing, Thai herbs & peanuts
Yum Tao Hoo
Crispy tofu & crunchy vegetables with spicy lime dressing
Kradoog Moo Naam Peung
Honey glazed spare ribs
Pak Tord
Battered assorted vegetables served with Thai sweet chilli & soy sauce
Nam Tok – Beef
Sliced beef with Thai spicy tossed salad with onions & herb dressing
Pad Broccoli
Stir fried broccoli with chilli & garlic
Weekend Lunch Special
Available Friday, Saturday & Sunday 12-3 PM. 2 Tapas + 1 Rice for £19.50. Upgrade to sticky rice or egg fried rice for £1.00.
Geaw Goong Tord
Deep fried prawn & pork dumplings
Tom Yum Goong Yai
Famous Thai hot & spicy whole prawns & mushroom soup
Moo Grob Gratiem
Crispy pork belly with garlic & soy sauce
Yum Nuea Yang
Thai spicy sliced beef salad
Por Pia Ped
Duck spring rolls served with Hoisin sauce
Ped Makaam
Crispy duck leg with spicy tamarind sauce
Pla Lui Suan
Crispy seabass with lemongrass, peanuts, shallot & spicy chilli oil paste dressing
Plameuk Prik Gratiem
Fried squid with chilli & garlic
Larb Hed Tord
Marinated Thai style crispy assorted mushrooms
Pad Broccoli
Stir fried broccoli with chilli & garlic
Tod Mun Kow Pode
Sweet corn fritters
Pak Tord
Battered assorted vegetables served with Thai sweet chilli & soy sauce
Tao Hoo Choop Paeng Tord
Deep fried tofu with sweet chilli & peanuts
Larb Tao Hoo
Tofu with Thai spicy tossed salad with onions & herb dressing