Kaona

Name: Kaona
Address: Paris
Price range: €2.5 - €25

★ 4.9 (455)

Entrees

Vegetarian spring rolls

Nems végétariens

Crispy fried spring rolls stuffed with vegetables. Golden and crunchy texture on the outside. Eaten wrapped in a lettuce leaf with fresh herbs and nuoc-mâm sauce.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Chicken spring rolls

Nems au poulet

Fried imperial rolls stuffed with minced chicken and small vegetables. Crispy and tasty. Traditionally served with salad, mint, and dipping sauce.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Dried beef

Bœuf séché

Marinated and dried beef strips, then fried. Firm texture and concentrated flavor, slightly sweet and salty. A popular snack to share, often served with sticky rice.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Breaded fried shrimp

Crevettes panées frits

Breaded shrimp fried until golden. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Usually served with a sweet and sour sauce.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Fried tofu

Tofu frit

Fried tofu cubes until crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Mild soy flavor. Often dipped in peanut or chili sauce.

€7 ≈ $8.00

LAAB CHICKEN, minced chicken

LAAB POULET, poulet haché

Traditional Laotian chicken salad seasoned with fresh herbs (mint, cilantro), lime, chili, and toasted rice powder. Fresh, spicy, and tangy flavor.

€10 ≈ $12.00

LAAB BEEF, Laotian beef tartare

LAAB BŒUF, tartare de bœuf laotien

Laotian version of beef tartare, prepared with raw or lightly cooked meat, herbs, lime juice, and spices. A dish rich in umami and spicy flavors.

€10.90 ≈ $13.00

LAAB FISH

LAAB POISSON

Salad of minced fish with fresh herbs and Laotian spices. Light and fragrant, with a balance between the acidity of lime and the spiciness of chili.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Raw or cooked shrimp with spicy lime sauce

Crevettes crues ou cuites sauce citron pimentée

Shrimp served with an intense sauce of lime, garlic, and fresh chili. A very spicy and tangy dish, typical of Thai-style seafood.

€10~ ≈ $12.00

Vegetarian spring roll

Rouleau de printemps végétarien

Fresh rice paper roll filled with crunchy vegetables, rice vermicelli, and herbs. Not fried, served cold. Light and refreshing.

€6.50 ≈ $8.00

Spring roll chicken or shrimp

Rouleau de printemps poulet ou crevettes

Fresh rice paper roll filled with vermicelli, herbs, and your choice of protein. A fresh and healthy alternative to fried spring rolls.

€6.50~ ≈ $8.00

Shrimp soup with lemongrass

Soupe de crevettes à la citronnelle

Also known as Tom Yum Kung. A spicy and sour clear broth flavored with lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Galangal chicken soup with coconut milk

Soupe de poulet galanga au lait de coco

Also known as Tom Kha Gai. A rich and creamy coconut milk soup, infused with galangal and lemongrass. Mild with a hint of acidity.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Salads

Green papaya salad Thai or Lao version

Salade de papaye verte version thaï ou lao

Spicy salad of pounded shredded green papaya with chilies, garlic, tomato, and green beans. The Thai version is milder with peanuts; the Lao version is more intense with fermented fish paste.

€10~ ≈ $12.00

Shrimp or chicken angel hair salad

Salade de cheveux d'ange aux crevettes ou poulet

Yum Woon Sen (glass noodle salad) mixed with crunchy vegetables, herbs, and a spicy tangy sauce. Served warm.

€10~ ≈ $12.00

Pineapple shrimp salad

Salade ananas aux crevettes

A refreshing mix of sweet pineapple chunks and shrimp, seasoned with an Asian vinaigrette. Combines sweet, savory, and tangy flavors.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Lemongrass seafood salad

Salade de fruits de mer à la citronnelle

Mix of seafood (shrimp, squid, mussels) marinated with freshly minced lemongrass, chili, and lime. Fresh and aromatic.

€11.50 ≈ $13.00

Grilled beef salad

Salade de bœuf grillé

Grilled beef slices mixed with fresh herbs, onions, and a spicy lime dressing (Nam Tok). Smoky and zesty flavor.

€11 ≈ $13.00

Egg salad

Salade à l'œuf

Simple and flavorful salad featuring eggs (often fried or hard-boiled) with a spicy Thai dressing and herbs.

€10 ≈ $12.00

"Nem thadeua" Crispy rice salad with Veal

"Nem thadeua" Salade de riz croustillant au Veau

Also called Nam Khao. A salad of fried and crumbled rice balls, mixed with fermented meat (here with veal), peanuts, grated coconut, and herbs. Often eaten wrapped in lettuce leaves.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Laotian specialties

BRAISED VEAL CHEEK

POITRINE DE VEAU LAQUE

Slow-cooked veal cheek glazed with a sweet and savory sauce. The meat is tender and melts in your mouth with a caramelized crust.

€12 ≈ $14.00

TOM-SEP

Traditional soup from Isan (Northeast Thailand) and Laos. A clear, sour, and very spicy broth, garnished with meat and offal simmered with lots of herbs.

€12.90 ≈ $15.00

MOK-NOR-MAI

Bamboo shoot dish steamed in a banana leaf with sticky rice paste, coconut milk, and spices. Tender texture and herbaceous aroma.

€11 ≈ $13.00

MOK-PLA

Fish marinated in red curry and coconut milk, steamed in a banana leaf. Similar to a spicy and aromatic fish mousse.

€11 ≈ $13.00

LAOTIAN SAUSAGE

SAUCISSE LAOTIENNE

Artisanal pork sausage richly flavored with lemongrass, kaffir lime, and spices. Firm texture and pronounced herbaceous taste.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Grills

Beef platter

Plateau de boeuf

Assortment of beef prepared for grilling. Generally served with dipping sauces.

€22 ≈ $25.00

Seafood platter

Plateau de fruits de mer

Assortment of fresh seafood (shrimp, squid, etc.) ready for grilling.

€25 ≈ $29.00

Main courses

Fried sea bream

Daurade frit

Whole fish fried until the skin is crispy and the flesh is tender. Served plain or with a sauce on the side.

€19 ≈ $22.00

Fried sea bream with lemon sauce and mango salad

Daurade frit sauce citron et salade de mangue

Crispy fried whole sea bream topped with a fresh salad of green mango, shallots, and lemon dressing. Delicious contrast between the hot fish and the cold tangy salad.

€25 ≈ $29.00

Salt and pepper shrimp or squid

Crevettes ou calamar sel et poivre

Lightly battered seafood stir-fried in a wok with salt, pepper, garlic, and fresh chilies. Simple but addictive flavor.

€12.90~ ≈ $15.00

Stir-fried shrimp with basil

Crevettes sautées au basilic

Shrimp quickly stir-fried with Thai basil, chilies, and garlic. A flavorful and aromatic sauce coats the shrimp.

€12.90 ≈ $15.00

Shrimp with assorted vegetables

Crevettes aux légumes variés

Shrimp stir-fry with an assortment of crisp seasonal vegetables (broccoli, carrots, cabbage, etc.) in a light sauce.

€12.90 ≈ $15.00

Weeping tiger

Tigre qui pleure

Marinated and grilled beef entrecôte, served sliced with a traditional dipping sauce 'Nam Jim Jaew' (dried chili, tamarind, fish sauce).

€19 ≈ $22.00

Beef or chicken stir-fried with basil

Boeuf ou poulet sauté au basilic

The classic 'Pad Kra Pao'. Meat stir-fried in a wok with plenty of holy basil, garlic, and chili. A very popular, tasty, and spicy street food dish.

€11.50~ ≈ $13.00

Crispy chicken

Poulet croustillant

Breaded and fried chicken pieces, served golden and crispy. Simple and universally liked.

€11.50 ≈ $13.00

Green curry with coconut milk and shrimp

Curry vert au lait de coco et crevettes

Thai curry made with fresh green chilies, simmered with creamy coconut milk, Thai herbs, eggplants, and shrimp. Both mild, sweet, and spicy.

€12.90 ≈ $15.00

Green curry with coconut milk chicken or beef

Curry vert au lait de coco poulet ou boeuf

The meat version of the famous green curry. The creamy coconut milk sauce balances the heat of the green chilies.

€11.50~ ≈ $13.00

Stir-fried squid with salted eggs

Calamars sautés aux oeufs salés

Squid stir-fried in a rich, grainy sauce made from salted egg yolks. A unique, umami, and creamy flavor that coats the squid.

€12.90 ≈ $15.00

Sides

Plain rice

Riz nature

Steamed white jasmine rice. The standard accompaniment for sauced dishes.

€3 ≈ $3.00

Sticky rice

Riz gluant

Steamed sticky rice, served in a bamboo basket. Traditionally eaten with fingers by forming small balls to pick up food.

€3.50 ≈ $4.00

Fried rice

Riz sauté

Wok-fried rice with eggs, onions, and light seasoning. Can be eaten alone or as a rich side dish.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Stir-fried vegetables

Légumes sautés

Mix of seasonal vegetables quickly stir-fried in a wok to remain crisp.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Stir-fried soy

Soja sautés

Stir-fried bean sprouts, often with garlic and chives. Simple and light.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Stir-fried noodles

Nouilles sautés

Wok-fried noodles (often egg or rice noodles) with soy sauce and some vegetables.

€7.90 ≈ $9.00

LOK LAK rice without meat

Riz LOK LAK sans viande

Tomato rice that traditionally accompanies beef Lok Lak, served here without the meat.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Kaona Street Food

MEAT CHOICE: chicken, beef, shrimp or vegetarian option

LOKLAK

Cambodian-inspired dish with marinated and stir-fried meat, served with rice (often tomato rice) and a fried egg.

€13.50~ ≈ $16.00

PAD THAÏ stir-fried rice noodles

PAD THAÏ pâtes de riz sautées

Wok-fried rice noodles in a sweet and sour tamarind sauce, with eggs, crushed peanuts, and bean sprouts.

€13.50~ ≈ $16.00

KHAO PAD Thai fried rice

KHAO PAD riz sauté thaï

Thai-style fried rice with vegetables and egg. Seasoned with soy sauce and served with lime.

€13.50~ ≈ $16.00

KAPAO stir-fried with basil and jasmine rice

KAPAO sauté au basilic et riz jasmin

Minced meat stir-fried with holy basil, garlic, and chili. Served over steaming jasmine rice.

€13.50~ ≈ $16.00

Crispy chicken and jasmine rice

Poulet croustillant et riz jasmin

Fried breaded chicken strips served over white rice. Accompanied by a sweet or spicy sauce.

€15~ ≈ $17.00

BO BUN

Vietnamese salad composed of cold rice vermicelli, warm stir-fried meat, raw vegetables, chopped spring rolls, herbs, and peanuts.

€13.50~ ≈ $16.00

PHÔ rice noodle soup

PHÔ soupe aux pâtes de riz

Traditional Vietnamese soup with a rich beef broth flavored with spices (anise, cinnamon), flat rice noodles, and meat.

€13.50~ ≈ $16.00

BANH CANH chicken rice noodle soup

BANH CANH soupe de nouilles de riz au poulet

Thick rice and tapioca flour noodle soup (slightly chewy texture like Udon), served in a creamy broth with chicken.

€15~ ≈ $17.00

Stir-fried noodles

Nouilles sautées

Complete wok-fried noodle dish with vegetables and your choice of meat.

€13.50~ ≈ $16.00

Kaona Lunch Menu

Lunch menu available Monday to Friday (dine-in only!)

2-Course Menu (Starter + main or main + dessert)

Menu 2 Plats (Entrée + plat ou plat + dessert)

Lunch formula including either a starter and a main, or a main and a dessert. A limited selection of classics for a quick meal.

€15.90~ ≈ $18.00

3-Course Menu (Starter + main + dessert)

Menu 3 Plats (Entrée + plat + dessert)

Full lunch formula including a starter, a main course, and a dessert. Choice from a selection of popular dishes.

€18.90~ ≈ $22.00

Desserts

"COMBO"

An assortment of several desserts to taste everything.

€10.90 ≈ $13.00

Green tea tiramisu

Tiramisu au thé vert

A twist on the classic Italian dessert, infused with matcha green tea. Sweet, creamy, and slightly bitter.

€7.90 ≈ $9.00

Sticky rice with coconut milk and mango

Riz gluant au lait de coco et mangue

The famous 'Mango Sticky Rice'. Sweet sticky rice topped with warm coconut milk and served with slices of fresh mango. A sweet and creamy delight.

€8.90 ≈ $10.00

Tapioca fresh mango

Tapioca mangue fraiche

Tapioca pearl pudding with coconut milk topped with fresh mango cubes. Playful texture and exotic taste.

€5.50 ≈ $6.00

Banana with coconut milk

Banane au lait de coco

Banana pieces cooked in sweet, warm coconut milk. A very popular comforting dessert in Southeast Asia.

€5.50 ≈ $6.00

Thai flan

Flan thaï

Egg and coconut milk flan, often steamed in a pumpkin or small ramekins. Dense texture and sweet flavor.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Coconut pearls

Perles de coco

Sticky rice balls stuffed with sweet mung bean paste or egg yolk, served warm in coconut milk.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Three colors

Trois couleurs

Vietnamese dessert (Chè Ba Mau) composed of three colorful layers: red beans, yellow mung beans, and green jelly, served with coconut milk and crushed ice.

€6.90 ≈ $8.00

Chocolate spring rolls

Nems au chocolat

Small crispy rolls filled with melted chocolate. Served warm for a molten center.

€6.90 ≈ $8.00

Lychees in syrup

Litchis au sirop

Peeled lychee fruits served in a light, cool syrup.

€4 ≈ $5.00

Fresh mango

Mangue fraiche

Slices of ripe, juicy, and sweet mango.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Fresh pineapple

Ananas frais

Pieces of fresh pineapple, cut.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Ice cream, two scoops

Glace, deux boules

Two scoops of ice cream or sorbet.

€5.90 ≈ $7.00

Drinks

Juice

Jus

Refreshing fruit juices.

€3.90~ ≈ $5.00

Soy milk

Lait de soja

Sweet and creamy drink made from soy beans.

€3.90 ≈ $5.00

Coconut juice

Jus de coco

Refreshing coconut water, often with pulp pieces.

€4.50 ≈ $5.00

Purple lemon juice

Jus de citron violet

Naturally colored lemon juice (likely with butterfly pea flower) that changes color.

€5.50 ≈ $6.00

Fruit cocktail

Coktail de fruits

Mix of several fruit juices.

€6.50 ≈ $8.00

Thai iced tea with milk "Green or Black"

Thé thaï au lait glacé "Vert ou Noir"

Cha Yen. Strong infused tea, sweetened with condensed milk and served over ice. Orange (black) or light green (green) color.

€5.50~ ≈ $6.00

Thai iced tea with lime "Green or Black"

Thé thaï au citron glacé "Vert ou Noir"

Refreshing iced tea with lime.

€5.50~ ≈ $6.00

Carafe green iced tea

Carafe thé glacé vert

or black without sugar

Large portion of unsweetened iced tea.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Carafe green, black iced tea

Carafe thé glacé vert, noir

or purple with sweet lemon

Large portion of sweet and flavored iced tea.

€8 ≈ $9.00

SODAS

Coca Cola, Coke Zero, Cherry Coke

Coca Cola, Coca Zéro, Coca Cherry

Sweet carbonated cola drink.

€3.50 ≈ $4.00

Fanta orange, Hawaii, Lipton, Peach Ice Tea, Schweppes apple

Fanta orange, Hawaï, Lipton, Ice Tea pêche, Schweppes pomme

Fruit sodas or industrial iced teas.

€3.50 ≈ $4.00

Evian or San Pellegrino 50 cl

Evian ou San Pellegrino 50 cl

Still or sparkling mineral water.

€3.50 ≈ $4.00

Evian or San Pellegrino 1L

Evian ou San Pellegrino 1L

Large bottle of still or sparkling mineral water.

€5.50 ≈ $6.00

HOT DRINKS

Tea / Infusion

Thé / Infusion

Jasmine tea, blue jasmine tea, Thai green tea, Thai black tea, verbena or infusion

Selection of aromatic hot teas.

€3 ≈ $3.00

Coffee, Decaffeinated

Café, Décaféiné

Espresso or decaffeinated coffee.

€2.50 ≈ $3.00

Hot chocolate

Chocolat chaud

Hot cocoa and milk drink.

€4.50 ≈ $5.00

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