Funky Lam Kitchen

Name: Funky Lam Kitchen
Address: Bangkok
Price range: ฿20 - ฿3300

★ 4.8 (146)

KAP KAEM

Kaipen

Mekong Riverweed Crisp sheets of sun-dried riverweed from the Mekong, brushed with sesame.

Thin sheets of river algae pressed and sun-dried, then flash-fried until crispy. Flavored with sesame seeds for a nutty taste. A light, salty, and savory snack similar to seaweed chips.

฿190 ≈ $6.00

Pon Pla

Black cod roasted in banana leaves, pounded with charred herbal jaew, fermented fish, and lime. Served with chicory and fresh herbs for wrapping.

A traditional pounded fish dip made with roasted black cod and aromatic herbs. Spicy, savory, and smoky from the roasting process. Served with fresh vegetables for dipping or wrapping.

฿290 ≈ $9.00

SMALL PLATES

Sai Oua

Northern Lao Sausage Handmade pork sausage laced with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaf, and chili, grilled to smoky perfection.

A famous Northern style pork sausage packed with aromatic herbs like lemongrass and kaffir lime. Grilled to create a snappy skin and juicy interior. Spicy, herbal, and smoky.

฿290 ≈ $9.00

Seen Hang

Beef Jerky Sun-dried grass-fed beef tossed with sesame.

Sun-dried beef strips deep-fried until chewy and tender. Savory and slightly salty with a nutty sesame finish. A classic snack that pairs well with sticky rice.

฿290 ≈ $9.00

Dok Tord

Banana Blossom Fritters Golden shreds of banana blossom fried crisp, with sweet basil sauce.

Shredded banana flower batter-fried until golden and crunchy. Has a mild, earthy flavor similar to artichoke. Served with a dipping sauce for contrast.

฿240 ≈ $7.00

Mun Moo Ping

Charcoal Pork Patties Ground pork shoulder with shallots and lemongrass, wrapped in lace fat and grilled over charcoal.

Minced pork patties seasoned with aromatics and wrapped in caul fat to keep them juicy while grilling. Smoky, savory, and tender. Eaten as an appetizer or side.

฿270 ≈ $8.00

SALADS / LAAB

Yam Nem Thadeua

Crispy rice salad tossed with fermented pork, fresh herbs, and roasted peanuts. A riot of texture and umami.

A textured salad featuring crumbled crispy rice balls mixed with sour fermented pork. Tossed with herbs and peanuts. The flavor is a balance of sour, salty, and spicy with a distinctive crunch.

฿310 ≈ $10.00

Yam Nem Hed

Our plant-based twist - crispy rice salad with fermented mushrooms, chargrilled fungi, herbs, and roasted peanuts.

A vegetarian version of the crispy rice salad using mushrooms instead of pork. Features crispy rice, earthy mushrooms, and fresh herbs. Savory, sour, and crunchy.

฿310 ≈ $10.00

Laab Ped

Minced Duck Salad Minced duck with roasted herbal laab paste, tossed with mint and lemongrass, served with crisp lettuce and shards of duck skin.

Spicy minced duck salad seasoned with lime, chili, and fresh herbs like mint. Includes crispy duck skin for texture. Savory, tart, and spicy.

฿320 ≈ $10.00

Laab Seen

Minced raw beef salad Australian beef diced fine and brightened with herbs and roasted rice powder. Served with red endive for wrapping.

A raw beef salad similar to tartare but seasoned with Lao herbs, chili, and toasted rice powder. Fresh, spicy, and savory. Served with vegetables for wrapping.

฿320 ≈ $10.00

TAM

Tam Mak Hoong

Papaya Salad Hand-out papaya salad with eggplants, sour tomatoes, makok plum, padaek, and crispy fried prawns.

Classic spicy green papaya salad pounded with fermented fish sauce (padaek). Features shredded papaya, tomatoes, and eggplants. Pungent, sour, very spicy, and savory.

฿290 ≈ $9.00

Tam Mak Taeng

Luang Prabang Cucumber Salad Fresh cucumber ribbons tossed with long beans, padaek, and roasted peanuts.

Spicy cucumber salad made with sliced cucumber ribbons instead of papaya. Seasoned with fermented fish sauce and chili. Crisp, refreshing, and intensely flavorful.

฿220 ≈ $7.00

Your Choice Papaya OR Cucumber Salad

Create your own tam - for those who like it their way. Start with our basic mix of green papaya or cucumber, eggplants, sour tomatoes, and long beans. Then tell us how you like it:

A fully customizable spicy salad. You choose the base (papaya or cucumber), the spice level, and the type of sauce. A great way to enjoy this staple dish exactly to your preference.

฿220~ ≈ $7.00

BIGGER PLATES

Hanger steak 220g (SEEN PING)

Black Onyx 270 days, Australia Juicy hanger steak grilled over charcoal for a rich, smoky flavor. Served with a trio of jaew dipping sauces for balance and heat.

Australian hanger steak grilled over charcoal. This cut is known for its strong beefy flavor and tenderness. Served with traditional Lao spicy dipping sauces.

฿690 ≈ $21.00

Flank Steak 220g

Ranger's Valley 270 days, Australia Lean and flavorful flank steak, flame-grilled to medium and paired with our house jaew for dipping.

Grilled Australian flank steak. A lean cut with an intense meaty flavor, best enjoyed cooked to medium. Served with a spicy dipping sauce.

฿690 ≈ $21.00

T Bone Beef Shortloin 1000g

Black Onyx 270 days Australia A premium T-bone shortloin, perfectly marbled and grilled over charcoal. Served with our signature selection of jaew sauces. Made for sharing.

A massive T-bone steak suitable for sharing. Grilled over charcoal to enhance the marbling. Offers both the tenderloin and strip loin sections.

฿2,800 ≈ $87.00

Pa Ping

Whole French Sea Bass 400g Charcoal-grilled French sea bass with crisp skin and tender, flaky meat. Served with khao poon noodles, fresh herbs, roasted coconut, pork crackling, lettuce wraps, and tamarind-padaek miang sauce.

Whole grilled sea bass served with an array of accompaniments. Intended to be eaten by wrapping the fish, noodles, and herbs in lettuce leaves with the sauce.

฿930 ≈ $29.00

Gai Ping

Half organic free-range chicken, marinated and grilled slowly over charcoal. Tender inside, crisp at the edges, served with avocado jaew and crispy Thai garlic.

Slow-grilled marinated chicken. Smoky skin and juicy meat. Served with a unique avocado-based dipping sauce.

฿360 ≈ $11.00

Gae Ping

Lamb Spare Ribs 180g Charcoal-grilled lamb ribs brushed with dry spices, roasted sesame, and a squeeze of lemon.

Grilled lamb ribs seasoned with spices and sesame. Rich and fatty with a distinct lamb flavor and smoky char.

฿520 ≈ $16.00

Moo Ping

Pork Spare Ribs 400g Sticky, smoky pork ribs caramelized in a fish sauce glaze. A balance of sweet, salty, and charred.

Caramelized pork spare ribs grilled over charcoal. Sweet, savory, and sticky from the glaze. A hearty meat dish.

฿520 ≈ $16.00

Moo Som

Sour Pork Belly bone-in 500g Fermented pork belly grilled over charcoal until crisp and golden. Served with perilla leaves, pickled ginger, fresh chilies, and roasted jaew kha.

Grilled fermented pork belly. The fermentation gives the meat a distinct sour tang that cuts through the richness of the fat. Served with herbs and pickles.

฿590 ≈ $18.00

SOUPS / BRAISES

Hoy Sai Oua

Clams paired with smoky pork sausage, garlic butter, chili paste and a herbal broth.

A flavorful broth dish combining clams and pieces of herbal pork sausage. Savory, spicy, and aromatic.

฿370 ≈ $11.00

Or Lam

Traditional lao bitter eggplant stew Traditional Laotian thickened soup with bitter eggplants, dried mushrooms, sticky rice, chilies, mustard greens & dill.

A classic thick Lao stew. It features eggplants, wood ear mushrooms, and various herbs like dill. The flavor is savory with a distinct bitterness that is prized in Lao cuisine.

฿370~ ≈ $11.00

Feu Kradook

Pho Hotpot Slow-roasted marrow bone broth with braised short rib, brisket, and thinly sliced beef. Served with herbs, sprouts, and pho condiments.

A beef hotpot with a rich bone marrow broth. Contains various cuts of beef including braised ribs and slices. Served with rice noodles and fresh herbs.

฿690 ≈ $21.00

SIDE DISHES

Khao Nieaw

Sticky Rice

Steamed glutinous rice. Served in a basket and eaten by hand. It is the staple carbohydrate of Lao meals, used to scoop up food and sauces.

฿20 ≈ $1.00

Khao Poon

Fermented cold rice noodles

Thin, soft rice noodles that have been slightly fermented. They have a mild sour taste and are often eaten with curries or salads.

฿20 ≈ $1.00

Fresh Vegetables & Crudités Plate

An assortment of fresh raw vegetables and herbs. Essential in Lao cuisine for adding crunch and cooling heat from spicy dishes.

฿90 ≈ $3.00

Grilled Vegetable Plate

A selection of grilled vegetables for dipping in jaew OR as a side dish

Seasonal vegetables grilled over charcoal. Smoky and tender, served as a side.

฿190 ≈ $6.00

UNLIMITED JAEW

Free Flow Jaew

COMPLIMENTARY WITH EVERY MEAL Jaew Padaek (very spicy): Roasted chili & herbal base, padaek Jaew Khing (a little hot & spicy): Fresh ginger, fried garlic, chili, pork crackling, peanuts Jaew Maklen (mild): Fire-roasted tomatoes, herbs Jaew Hed (mild): Charcoal grilled mushrooms, garlic, shallots & chili Jaew Makeua (mild): Chargrilled eggplants, green chili & a touch of padaek

An assortment of traditional Lao dipping sauces (Jaew). Flavors range from spicy fermented fish and chili to milder roasted tomato or mushroom bases. Essential for dipping sticky rice and meats.

DESSERTS

Banana Brûlée

Golden-torched bananas with a caramelised crackle, paired with whipped cream and roasted banana ice cream - indulgent, velvety, and made to share (or not).

Bananas topped with sugar and torched until caramelized and crunchy. Served with cream and ice cream. Sweet, creamy, and rich.

฿220 ≈ $7.00

Tapioca Pearls in Coconut Cream

Soft tapioca pearls served in rich coconut cream, lightly sweetened and finished with a hint of salt. Served with raspberry sorbet, young coconut & fresh raspberries.

A dessert soup of tapioca pearls in sweetened coconut milk. The coconut cream is rich and slightly salty to balance the sweet. Served with fruit and sorbet for freshness.

฿240 ≈ $7.00

Dark Chocolate Mousse

Rich whipped dark chocolate mousse topped with freshly piped Italian meringue

Airy and rich chocolate mousse made with dark chocolate. Topped with sweet meringue. Intense chocolate flavor.

฿280 ≈ $9.00

Ice Cream & Sorbet Flavours

Various scoops of ice cream and sorbet. Options include fruity sorbets and creamy ice creams.

฿90~ ≈ $3.00