Sabai Sabai Birmingham Central is a Thai restaurant at 7 Waterloo Street in the heart of the city. It offers a polished but welcoming setting for lunch, dinner and special occasions, with service running seven days a week.
Chicken satay and spring rolls provide familiar openings, while platters and smaller dishes help a group explore several flavours together. Fresh herbs, aromatic spices and balanced sweet, sour and savoury notes run through the kitchen’s approach.
Thai curries include the richly spiced massaman, supported by stir fries, noodle and rice dishes. Vegetarian and vegan choices are available across the selection, giving mixed tables a practical range rather than a token alternative.
Prix fixe, lunch and early dining menus suit different times of day, and the wine and cocktail lists complement a longer evening meal. Its central position makes Sabai Sabai convenient for local workers, shoppers, visitors and diners heading to nearby events.
Address: 7 Waterloo Street, Birmingham B2 5PG, England
Sabai Sabai Central Menu
Sharing Platters
Eat together, the Thai way. Prices are per person with a total for the platter.
Sukothai 2 Course Veggie Platter
Serves 2 people. Starter sharing platter: Veg Tempura, Spring Rolls, Arancini Balls, Sweetcorn Cakes. Mains: Pad Thai Tofu (N), Yellow Curry Plant Based Chicken. Sides: Veg Fried Rice.
Krungthep 2 Courses
Serves 2 people. Starter sharing platter: Prawn Tempura, Chicken Wings, Golden Bags, Moo Yang (Pork). Mains: Green Curry Prawns, Pad Thai Chicken (N), Crispy Chicken & Cashew Nut (N). Sides: Steamed Rice.
Koh Lipe 2 Courses
Serves 4 people. Starter sharing platter: Chicken Satay (N), Prawn tempura, Seaweed Rolls, Fish Satay (N). Mains: Green Chicken Curry, Pad Thai Prawn (N), Lamb shank Massaman (N), Garlic & Pepper Beef. Sides: Asian Greens, Steamed Rice.
Koh Chang 3 Courses
Serves 4 people. Starter sharing platter: Beef Yang Skewers, Prawn & Crab on Sourdough, Thai Arancini Balls, Crispy Duck Rolls. Mains: Red Beef Curry, Pad Thai Chicken (N), Sea Bass Garlic & Pepper, Tamarind Roast Duck. Sides: Asian Greens, Steamed Rice. Dessert choice of: Bangkok Mess, Chocolate Brownie, Pandan Pancakes, Alphonso Mango Sorbet.
Lam Paq Tomahawk Steak 35oz 2 Courses
Serves 4 people. Starter: Prawn Tempura, Chilli Chicken Wings, Golden Bags, Moo Yang Skewers (Pork). Mains: Grilled 28 Day Aged Tomahawk 35 oz Steak, Panang Curry Chicken, King Prawns in Chilli Oil. Sides: Thai Style Fries, Steamed Rice, Asian greens, Papaya Salad. Served with 2 sauces: Weeping Tiger, Garlic & Thai Herb Butter Sauce. Wine recommendation: Cotes Du Sauvage Carignan – French, Bramble, rich, perfect with steak.
Sabai Signature Platter
A selection of golden bags, chicken satay, crispy duck rolls and prawn tempura. Served with satay sauce (N), sweet chilli and hoi sin. Serves 2.
Veggie Platter
Vegetable tempura, spring rolls, sweet corn cakes, truffle & mushroom spring rolls. Served with sweet chilli and a ginger soy dip. (VE) Serves 2.
Mekong Meat Platter
Moo yang (pork), neur yang (rump steak), chilli chicken wings and spare ribs. Serves 2.
Samui Seafood Feast
A selection of crab and prawns on sourdough, chilli oil and king prawn, calamari, fish satay. Served with a spiced chilli, sweet chilli and satay sauce. (N) Serves 2.
Starters
Thai Bites are 4.35 each: Prawn Crackers, Thai Seasoned Mixed Nuts (N), Edamame Beans with Sea Salt.
Prawn Crackers
Thai Seasoned Mixed Nuts
(N)
Edamame Beans with Sea Salt
Seaweed Rolls
Mixture of minced chicken & prawns rolled inside nori seaweed. Served with sweet chilli.
Sticky Chicken Wings
Street food style crispy wings with a sticky sweet chilli and tamarind sauce.
Chilli Chicken Wings
Street food style crispy wings served in a honey, Siracha chilli & garlic sauce, topped with sesame seeds and coriander.
Thai Spare Ribs
Braised in a spicy & sweet Thai marinade finished off with sesame seeds (pork).
Duck Rolls
Finely sliced Thai roast duck hand wrapped in crispy pastry with sliced carrots and leeks, served with hoisin sauce.
Golden Bags
Crispy fried parcels of marinated minced prawns & chicken and chopped spring onions. Served with a Thai style plum sauce.
Poh Pia Tord Spring Rolls
Vegetable spring rolls filled with mixed vegetables and clear vermicelli noodles served with sweet chilli. (VE)
Truffle & Mushroom Spring Rolls
Medley of mushroom with truffle oil & served with our soy & ginger dip. (VE)
Lotus Tempura
A selection of tempura vegetables served with our soy ginger dip and sweet chilli sauce. (VE)
Thai Arancini Balls
Our Sabai twist on a classic. Jasmine rice balls marinated in Thai spices, crispy fried with a melting cheese centre and served with a smokey sabai dip. (V) Medium to Spicy
Kao Pode Tord Sweet Corn Cakes
Marinated sweet corn in garlic & pepper, coriander, and served with sweet chilli dip. (VE)
Crab & Prawn Sourdough
A classic starter with the Sabai Sabai twist – blended crab meat & prawns seasoned with red curry paste then crispy fried on delicious sourdough and topped with sesame seeds. Served with a smokey chilli dip.
King Prawn Tempura
A classic with a crispy coating & golden fried tempura king prawns with sweet chilli.
Mango & King Prawn
Chargrilled butterfly king prawns (with shell on) served with a Thai mango salsa.
Thai Calamari – Squid
Crispy light tempura batter with a bread crumb coating, seasoned in sea salt and served with a smokey chilli dip.
Chilli Oil & King Prawn
Shell on prawns served in a spicy Thai garlic butter & chilli oil Medium to Spicy.
Tom Yam Goong
Classic hot and sour soup served with king prawns in a broth of lemongrass kaffir lime leaves galangal chillies and a squeeze of fresh lime. Spicy
Bamboo Sticks
From the grill…
Chicken Satay Gai
Tender strips of marinated chicken served with a handcrafted satay sauce. (N)
Beef Neur Yang
Marinated strips of beef, Rump steak. Grilled to perfection, creating a smoky, caramelised crust while remaining juicy inside. Served with a deliciously sticky & spicy tamarind sauce and sesame seeds.
Chicken Gai Golae
Southern Thai coconut grilled chicken marinated in a rich blend of turmeric, garlic and coriander. Grilled and served with a spicy sauce.
Pork Moo Yang
Pork on a stick – marinated and then grilled to perfection, creating a smoky, slightly caramelised exterior with a juicy interior. Served with a deliciously sticky & spicy tamarind sauce and sesame seeds.
Fish Satay Pla
Haddock pieces marinated in a selection of Thai herbs and served with our handcrafted satay sauce. (N)
Thai Curries
Served with a choice of: Chicken, Tofu (VE) at 16.95; Beef, King Prawn, Roast Duck, Plant Based Chicken (VE) +2.
Red Curry Geng Deng
An aromatic blend of coconut milk, bamboo shoots, aubergines, green beans and Thai sweet basil leaves in a delicious Thai Red Curry sauce (Duck includes pineapple and tomatoes). Medium to Spicy. Choice of Chicken, Beef, King Prawn, Roast Duck, Tofu (VE), P.B Chicken (VE).
Green Curry Geng Kiew Wan
An aromatic blend of coconut milk, bamboo shoots, aubergine, green beans and Thai sweet basil leaves in a delicious Green Curry sauce. Medium to Spicy. Choice of Chicken, Beef, King Prawn, Tofu (VE), P.B Chicken (VE).
Yellow Curry Geng Ka Ree
A delicately spiced curry in a rich & sweet aromatic blend of coconut milk, potatoes, carrots and onions in a delicious Thai Yellow Curry sauce. Choice of Chicken, Beef, King Prawn, Tofu (VE), P.B Chicken (VE).
Geng Massaman
A traditional dish from Southern Thailand in a spiced, rich & sweet peanut sauce with coconut milk, potatoes, onions and flavoured with tamarind and star anise. (N) Choice of Chicken, Beef, Roast Duck.
Panang
A rich panang sauce simmered with coconut milk, kaffir lime leaves, sweet peppers and red chillies. Traditionally served on a plate. Medium to Spicy. Choice of Chicken, Beef, King Prawn.
Steaks & Birds
Tomahawk Steak 35oz
The ultimate ribeye sharing experience aged and served on the bone for a deep flavour, served with two sauces: The classic weeping tiger, with its distinct flavours of dry roasted rice powder and Thai herbs, it never fails to enhance the stand out quality of the steak. Medium to Spicy. Home made garlic & Thai herb butter sauce. Medium to Mild. Serves 2. 28 day matured. Also pairs nicely with Papaya salad 9.95, Asian greens 6.5. Wine recommendation: ‘Cotes Du Savage Carignan’ French Bramble, rich, perfect with steak.
Weeping Tiger
With weeping tiger sauce, served with tenderstem broccoli. Medium to Spicy. 8oz sirloin steak, 28 day matured.
Lamb Shank Massaman
Slow-braised lamb shank in a rich, fragrant Massaman curry with coconut milk and toasted peanuts, finished with crispy shallots. (N)
Haung Lay Chiang Mai Curry
True taste of northern Thailand, full of rich flavours with braised chicken on the bone, simmered in a sauce of ginger, garlic, turmeric, pineapple, nuts and tamarind. Topped with fresh ginger slices. (N)
Beef Brisket Songkhla Curry
Tender slow-braised beef brisket packed with deep, rich flavours and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. This bold Southern Thai red curry is infused with aromatic spices, creamy coconut milk and a touch of spice for a perfect balance of heat and depth. Medium to Spicy
Ped Makam Thai Roast Duck
Crispy roast duck, perfectly cooked for a rich, tender bite with a crispy skin, drizzled in a luscious sweet and tangy tamarind sauce. Served with stir-fried pak choi and crispy shallots for a bold, satisfying dish.
Seafood
Black Cod Loin
This luxurious fish is pan-seared & glazed in a fragrant sauce of sesame oil, ginger & soy, served on a bed of shiitake mushrooms and tender Asian greens. Finished with toasted sesame seeds for added texture and a touch of nuttiness.
Seabass Garlic & Pepper
Fillets of crispy seabass in a tasty ‘Garlic & Pepper’ sauce topped with spring onion, baby corn, mongetout, fresh red chillies and onions. Medium to Mild
Seabass Samui Choo Chee
Southern Thai variant, of this classic dish. Fillets of crispy seabass are served on a bed of pak choi with a rich and spicy curry sauce, making it uniquely delicious. Spicy
Seafood Medley Green Curry
Crispy sea-bass, scallop, king prawns and squid served in our delicious green curry sauce with sliced char-grilled aubergine, fine beans and bamboo shoots. Medium to Spicy
Noodles
Served with a choice of: Chicken, Tofu (VE) at 15.95; Beef, King Prawn, Plant Based Chicken (VE) +2.
Phad Thai
A classic stir fry with rice noodles, egg, Sabai Sabai Pad Thai sauce. Served on the side: roasted peanuts (N), dried chilli (Spicy) and a wedge of fresh lime.
Dark Soy Sauce Pad See-Ew
Stir fried rice noodles with dark soy sauce, egg, broccoli, mongetout, carrots, baby corn and beansprouts.
Drunken Noodles Pad Kee Mao
Stir fried Udon noodles with fresh chillies, egg, shiitake mushrooms, sweet basil, onions and mixed vegetables. Spicy
From the Wok
Served with a choice of: Chicken, Tofu (VE) at 15.95; King Prawn, Beef, Roast Duck, Plant Based Chicken (VE) +2.
Cashew Nuts Pad Mamung Himapan
Wok fried cashew nuts and mixed vegetables in a classic oyster sauce. (N)
Sweet & Sour Pad Priew Wan
Sweet & sour stir fry with onions, peppers, pineapple, cucumber and spring onions.
Holy Basil Pad Gra Prao
Classic stir fry with fresh Thai holy basil, onions, green beans, mongetout and fresh chillies. Spicy
Garlic & Pepper Pad Kratiem Pik Thai
A delicious Thai style garlic & pepper sauce with spring onions, mongetout, green beans, babycorn, red chillies and onion. Medium to Mild
Sliced Ginger Pad Khing
A delicious stir fry with sliced fresh ginger, shiitake mushrooms, mixed vegetables and soy sauce. Medium to Mild
Sides & Rice
Papaya Salad
Classic Thai side dish. Fresh and spicy salad of shredded papaya, dried shrimps, peanuts, carrots, cherry tomatoes and fine beans. (N) Spicy, please ask for medium spice if you can’t handle the heat.
Asian Greens
Wok tossed cabbage, shiitake mushrooms and broccoli.
Tender Stem Broccoli
Wok tossed in a garlic sauce.
Pak Choi
Wok tossed in a garlic sauce.
Sabai Prawn Fried Rice
Special fried rice with pineapple, egg and seasonal mixed vegetables.
Sabai Chicken Fried Rice
Special fried rice with pineapple, egg and seasonal mixed vegetables.
Kao Praw
Steamed Thai Fragrant Rice.
Thai Sticky Rice
Egg Fried Rice Kao Pad Kai
Egg Fried Noodles
Coconut Rice
Thai Style Fries
Lunch Menu
Two Course 20.95 p.p. Mains served with Thai jasmine rice. Dessert 8.95 & a hot drink.
Spring Rolls
Vegetable spring rolls filled with mixed vegetables and clear vermicelli noodles with sweet chilli sauce (V)
Chilli Oil & King Prawns
Shell on prawns served in a spicy Thai garlic butter & chilli oil Medium to Spicy.
Chicken Satay
Tender strips of marinated chicken served with a homemade Satay sauce and Thai style salad (N)
Calamari
Squid rings fried in tempura batter with a bread crumb coating, seasoned in sea salt, pepper & chilli. Served with sweet chilli
Crispy Duck Salad
Shredded roast duck served on a bed of mixed leaves, spring onions, red onion, tomatoes and dressed with hoisin sauce
Chilli Wings
Street food style crispy wings served in a honey, Siracha chilli & garlic sauce, topped with sesame seeds and coriander.
Thai Green Curry
A classic Thai green curry with chicken or king prawns simmered in coconut milk with aubergine, bamboo shoots and green beans. King prawns +2.5
Pad Ce Ew Noodles
Stir fried rice noodles with dark soy sauce, egg, broccoli, mongetout, mushrooms, carrots, baby corn & beansprouts. Choice of beef or tofu (V) Served without rice
Thai Yellow Curry
A delicately spiced curry in a rich & sweet aromatic blend of coconut milk, potatoes & onions in a delicious Thai yellow curry sauce choice of chicken or tofu (VE)
Bangkok Katsu
Bread crumbed chicken breast with Penang curry sauce, stir fried with Asian greens
Seabass
Fillet of fried seabass in a tasty garlic & pepper sauce topped with spring onion, babycorn, mongetout, fresh red chillies & onions
Pad Thai Noodles
Rice noodles with carrots, beansprouts, spring onions, egg & Sabai Sabai Pad Thai sauce, roasted peanuts, dried chilli & a wedge of lime on the side. Choice of chicken or tofu. (V) (N) Served without rice
Holy Basil
Classic stir fry with minced chicken, fresh Thai holy basil, garlic, onions, green beans & fresh chillies. Add a Thai fried egg for +1.5
Tom Yam Noodle Soup
King prawns or chicken in our creamy, spicy and sour soup. Filled with egg noodles, sweet tomatoes, mushrooms, aromatic herbs and finished with a squeeze of lime. King prawns +2.5
Prawn Crackers
Thai Style Fries
Asian Greens
Wok tossed cabbage, shiitake mushrooms and broccoli.
Tender Stem Broccoli
Wok tossed in a garlic sauce.
Pak Choi
Wok tossed in a garlic sauce.
Papaya Salad
Classic Thai side dish. Fresh and spicy salad of shredded papaya, dried shrimps, peanuts, carrots, cherry tomatoes and fine beans.
Thai Mezze Platters
A selection of dishes all served on one plate.
Bangkok
Pad Thai Chicken (N), Chicken Satay (N), Sweetcorn Cakes.
Chiang Mai
Green Curry Chicken with Steamed Rice, Sticky Chicken Wings, Spring Rolls.
Krabi
Panang Chicken with Steamed Rice, Moo Yang Pork Skewers, Calamari.
Lopburi
Wok Fried Cashew & Chicken (N) with Steamed Rice, King Prawn Tempura, Golden Bags.
Prix Fixe Menu
Two courses 23.95 p.p. Mains served with Thai jasmine rice. Dessert & a hot drink 8.95. Served 12-2.30 Daily (Harborne Only), 5pm – 6pm Mon-Fri, 12pm-3pm Sat-Sun (Excluding seasonal & special days).
Spring Rolls
Vegetable spring rolls filled with mixed vegetables and clear vermicelli noodles with sweet chilli sauce (V)
Chilli Oil & King Prawns
Shell on prawns served in a spicy Thai garlic butter & chilli oil. Medium to Spicy.
Chicken Satay
Tender strips of marinated chicken served with a homemade Satay sauce and Thai style salad (N)
Calamari
Squid rings fried in tempura batter with a bread crumb coating, seasoned in sea salt, pepper & chilli. Served with sweet chilli
Crispy Duck Salad
Shredded roast duck served on a bed of mixed leaves, spring onions, red onion, tomatoes and dressed with hoisin sauce
Chilli Wings
Street food style crispy wings served in a honey, Siracha chilli & garlic sauce, topped with sesame seeds and coriander.
Thai Green Curry
A classic Thai green curry with chicken or king prawns simmered in coconut milk with aubergine, bamboo shoots and green beans. King prawns +2.5
Pad Ce Ew Noodles
Stir fried rice noodles with dark soy sauce, egg, broccoli, mongetout, mushrooms, carrots, baby corn & beansprouts. Choice of beef or tofu (V). Served without rice
Thai Yellow Curry
A delicately spiced curry in a rich & sweet aromatic blend of coconut milk, potatoes & onions in a delicious Thai yellow curry sauce. Choice of chicken or tofu (VE)
Cashew & Chicken
Wok fried with cashew nuts and mixed vegetables in a classic oyster sauce. (N)
Seabass
Fillet of fried seabass in a tasty garlic & pepper sauce topped with spring onion, babycorn, mongetout, fresh red chillies & onions
Pad Thai Noodles
Rice noodles with carrots, beansprouts, spring onions, egg & Sabai Sabai Pad Thai sauce, roasted peanuts, dried chilli & a wedge of lime on the side. Choice of chicken or tofu. (V) (N). Served without rice
Panang
A rich panang sauce simmered with chicken, coconut milk, kaffir lime leaves, sweet peppers and red chillies. Traditionally served on a plate. Medium to Spicy
Tom Yam Noodle Soup
King prawns or chicken in our creamy, spicy and sour soup. Filled with egg noodles, sweet tomatoes, mushrooms, aromatic herbs and finished with a squeeze of lime. Served without rice. King prawns +2.5
Prawn Crackers
Thai Style Fries
Asian Greens
Wok tossed cabbage, shiitake mushrooms and broccoli.
Tender Stem Broccoli
Wok tossed in a garlic sauce.
Pak Choi
Wok tossed in a garlic sauce.
Papaya Salad
Classic Thai side dish. Fresh and spicy salad of shredded papaya, dried shrimps, peanuts, carrots, cherry tomatoes and fine beans.
2-4-1 Menu
Starters 9.95 – order one starter and get one free. Main course 18.95 – order one main and get one free.
Chicken Satay
(N)
Toong Tong – Golden Bags
Thai Calamari – Squid
Spring Rolls
(VE)
Sweet Corn Cakes
(VE)
Thai Arancini Balls
(V)
Geng Kiew Wan Green Curry
An aromatic blend of coconut milk, bamboo shoots, aubergine, green beans & Thai sweet basil leaves in a delicious Green Curry sauce. Choice of chicken or tofu (VE).
Panang Curry
Served with chicken. A rich Panang sauce with coconut milk, kaffir lime leaves, sweet peppers & red chillies.
Phad Thai Noodles
Served with a choice chicken or tofu. A classic Stir Fry with rice noodles, egg, Sabai Sabai Pad Thai roasted peanuts, dried chilli & a wedge of lime on The side (N)
Pad See-Ew Dark Soy Noodles
Stir fried rice noodles with dark soy sauce, egg, broccoli, mongetout, mushrooms, carrots, baby corn & beansprouts. Choice of beef or tofu (V).
Mamung Himapan Cashew Nuts
Wok fried cashew nuts & mixed vegetables in a classic oyster sauce (N). Choice of chicken or tofu (VE).
Sliced Ginger Pad Khing
A delicious stir fry with sliced fresh ginger, shiitake mushrooms, mixed vegetables and soy sauce. Choice of chicken or tofu (VE).
2 for 1 Drinks
Cocktail Club 2 for 1 drinks. Same drink twice. Excluding seasonal days & December. Check opening times – vary per location.