Thai Dara 2

Dinner Special

Crying Tiger

Prime cut beef, marinated with Thai spices and charcoal broiled, served on a top fresh lettuce bed, and with spicy lemon sauce on the side. Served with steamed jasmine rice.
$17.95
BBQ Chicken

Gai yang. Thai Style BBQ chicken. Served with honey plum sauce and steamed jasmine rice.
$17.50
Honey Chicken

Boneless chicken deep fried until golden brown. Served with mamas special sauce with broccoli, carrot, and steamed jasmine rice.
$16.50
Spaghetti Kee Mao

Thai spaghetti noodles and a seafood combination prepared with chili and a touch of basil. Served with steamed jasmine rice.
$19.95
Shrimp with Snow Peas

Shrimps stir-fried with snow peas and mushroom with our homemade sauce. Served with steamed jasmine rice.
$19.95
Crispy Sweet and Sour Shrimp

Battered shrimp, sweet pineapples, cucumbers, onion, tomatoes, and bell peppers with mama's special Thai sweet and sour sauce. Served with steamed jasmine rice.
$19.95
Crispy Sweet and Sour Fish

Battered shrimp, sweet pineapples, cucumbers, onion, tomatoes, and bell peppers with mama's special Thai sweet and sour sauce. Served with steamed jasmine rice.
$19.95
Ginger Salmon

Grilled salmon fillet topped with stir fried fresh ginger root, mushrooms, carrots, celery, green, and brown onions. Served with steamed jasmine rice.
$19.95
Panang Salmon

Grilled salmon fillet topped with bell pepper and basil in panang sauce. Served with steamed jasmine rice.
$20.95
Spicy Shrimp and Scallops

Homemade red curry sauteed with kachi roots, fresh pepper, lemongrass, shrimp and scallops, and a touch of Thai basil. Served in a hot pan with steamed jasmine rice.
$19.95
Spicy Catfish

Homemade red curry sauteed with lemon grass, lemon leaf, serrano chili and crispy catfish, and touch of crispy basil on top. Served in a hot pan with steamed jasmine rice.
$19.95

Appetizers

Chicken Satay (5 pcs)

Strips of tender chicken of beef on a skewer marinated in coconut milk and curry sauce and then slightly grilled. Served with mama's special peanut and cucumber sauce.
$13.50
Cream Cheese Wonton (8 pcs)

Wonton skins wrapped with cream cheese and deep fried. Served with sweet and sour sauce.
$11.50
Fish Cake (5 pcs)

Fried fish cake mixed with Thai herbs, chili paste, and green beans. Served with cucumber sauce.
$13.50
Fresh Spring Roll Shrimp (3 pcs)

Basil, mint, rice noodle, bean sprouts, and carrot. Served with homemade sauce.
$12.50
Fresh Spring Roll Tofu (3 pcs)

Basil, mint, rice noodle, bean sprouts, and carrot. Served with homemade sauce.
$11.50
Fried Tofu

Deep fried bean curd. Served with crushed peanuts and sweet-sour sauce.
$11.50
Mama Sample Platter (13 pcs)

Spring roll, pot sticker, satay, spicy ball, and wonton wrapped shrimp.
$18.00
Pot Sticker (8 pcs)

Steamed dumpling stuffed with chicken and vegetables. Served with delicious ginger sauce.
$11.50
Spicy Balls (4 pcs)

A cluster of ground chicken, cellophane noodles corns, and diced onions blended with mama's special chili paste then fried to perfection.
$13.50
Thai Spring Roll (5 pcs)

Golden fried spring rolls stuffed with seasoned cellophane noodles and vegetables. Served with mama's honey plum sauce.
$11.50
Wonton Wrapped Shrimp (5 pcs)

Seasoned shrimp wrapped with wonton wrappers quick fried to a golden brown. Served with mama's honey plum sauce.
$13.50

Soup

Bowl - Tom Yum Soup

Thai hot and sour soup. Spicy and sour lemongrass soup with fresh mushrooms and tomatos seasoned with lemon juice and Thai chili paste.
$14.50
Bowl - Tom Kha Soup

Hot and sour coconut soup. A delightful coconut soup with mushroom, fresh cilantro and a touch of lemongrass, and aromatic root.
$14.50
Bowl - Glass Noodle Soup

A delicious mild soup abounding with cellophane glass noodles shrimp, chicken, and mixed vegetables.
$14.50
Bowl - Wonton Soup

Wontons stuffed with ground chicken and shrimp in a savory mild broth.
$14.50
Pot - Tom Yum Soup

Thai hot and sour soup. Spicy and sour lemongrass soup with fresh mushrooms and tomatoes seasoned with lemon juice and Thai chili paste.
$17.50
Pot - Tom Kha Soup

Hot and coconut sour soup. A delightful coconut soup with mushroom, fresh cilantro and a touch of lemongrass, and aromatic root.
$17.50
Pot - Glass Noodle Soup

A delicious mild soup abounding with cellophane glass noodles shrimp, chicken, and mixed vegetables.
$17.50
Pot - Wonton Soup

Wontons stuffed with ground chicken and shrimp in a savory mild broth.
$17.50

Salad

Green Salad

Mixed green salad lettuce, sliced carrot, sliced purple lettuce, sliced cabbage, cucumber, and tomato.
$9.95
Chicken Larb Salad

Ground chicken tossed with Thai chili, basil, onion, and fresh lemon juice.
$15.50
Papaya Salad

Yum neua. Slice beef mixed with Thai chili, basil, red onion, green onion lemon grass, and fresh lemon juice.
$13.50
Glass Noodle Salad

Yum woon sen. Glass noodles cellophane mixed with shrimp, ground chicken and lime juice, onions, cashew nuts and Thai green chili with a touch of Thai basil.
$15.50
Beef Salad

Yum neua. Slice beef mixed with Thai chili, basil, red onion, green onion lemon grass, and fresh lemon juice.
$16.50
Spicy Shrimp Salad

Grilled shrimp with lemongrass, chili and lime juice, and touched with mixed greens.
$17.50
Spicy Squid Salad

Squid with lemongrass, chili and lime juice, and touched with mixed greens.
$17.50
Seafood Combination Salad

Seafood with lemongrass, chili and lime juice, and touched with mixed greens.
$17.50

Noodle and Rice

Pad Thai

Pan fried rice noodles with eggs, bean sprouts, and green onions.
$16.50
Pad See Ew

Stir-fried fresh rice noodles, egg, and broccoli with our delightful soy sauce.
$16.50
Radd Nah

Fresh rice noodles, pan fried, and topped with vegetables in light gravy.
$16.50
Spicy Noodles

Stir fried noodles with chili and Thai basil.
$16.50
Pad Woon Sen

Stir-fried glass noodles with egg, tomatoes, white onion, green onions, and garlic.
$16.50
Chow Mein

Noodles stir fried with mixed vegetables in our house special brown sauce.
$16.50
Spicy Noodle Soup

Mushroom and rice noodle soup flavored with chili, lemon grass, and lime juice.
$16.50
Chicken Noodle Soup

Rice noodle with chicken and bean sprout topped with green onion.
$16.50
Beef and Beef Ball Noodle

Slice beef, beef ball, and rice noodle soup.
$16.50
Thai Fried Rice

Fried rice with egg, tomatoes, and onion.
$16.50
Spicy Fried Rice

A spicy fried rice with Thai basil, fresh peppers, mushrooms, carrots, and onions spiced up with chili sauce.
$16.50
Pineapple Fried Rice

Fried rice with cashew nut and pineapple chunk, egg, onion, and tomato.
$16.50

Curry

Panang Curry

Savory panang curry paste, bell peppers, and basil in thick coconut milk. Served with steamed jasmine white rice.
$16.50
Yellow Curry

Gaeng karee. Potatoes, carrots, and onions prepared in mama's special yellow curry. Served with steamed jasmine white rice.
$16.50
Green Jungle Curry

Gaeng kaew waen. A fresh variety of house vegetables, prepared in mama's special green curry sauce, and coconut milk. Served with steamed jasmine white rice.
$16.50
Red Curry

Authentic red curry with mama's special blend of roasted dried chili, bamboo shoots and Thai spices, simmered in a rich coconut milk, and fresh peppers. Served with steamed jasmine white rice.
$16.50
Pineapple Curry

Delicious sweet and sour curry with pineapple and coconut milk. Served with steamed jasmine white rice.
$16.50
Massaman Curry

Delicious massaman curry with potatoes, peanut, and coconut milk. Served with steamed jasmine white rice.
$16.50
Pumpkin Curry

Delicious red curry with pumpkin, bell pepper, basil, and coconut milk. Served with steamed jasmine white rice.
$16.50

Sautees and Stir Fries

Rama Chicken

Steamed spinach, stir fry chicken with chili paste, and on top with peanut sauce. Served with steamed jasmine white rice.
$16.50
Mixed Vegetable Delight

A variety of vegetables sauteed with fresh garlic, black pepper, and black bean sauce. Served with steamed jasmine white rice.
$16.50
Garlic and Pepper

Meat sauteed ingarlic sauce and white pepper topped with roasted garlic. Served with lettuce and steamed jasmice white rice.
$16.50
Thai Ginger

Stir fried with a touch of ginger root mushrooms and onions. Served with steamed jasmine white rice.
$16.50
Eggplant with Fresh Thai Basil

Asia eggplant, chili, basil, and secret mama's special sauce. Served with steamed jasmine white rice.
$16.50
Chili and Basil

Pad ka pao. Sauteed with fresh ground chili, garlic, onion, and Thai basil with secret mama's special sauce. Served with steamed jasmine white rice.
$16.50
Thai Crazy Cashew Nuts

Sauteed with roasted cashew nuts, Thai chili, bell peppers and vegetables, stir fried with black pepper, and oyster sauce. Served with steamed jasmine white rice.
$16.50
Sweet and Sour Thai Style

Stir fried with sweet pineapples, cucumbers, onion, tomatoes, and sweet and sour Thai bell peppers with mama's special Thai sweet and sour sauce. Served with steamed jasmine white rice.
$16.50
Pad Prik Khing

Thai chili paste stir fried with green beans and bell pepper. Served with steamed jasmine white rice.
$16.50
Kung Pao

Sauteed with bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, peanuts, and green onions in a spicy hot sauce. Served with steamed jasmine white rice.
$16.50
Broccoli

Sauteed with broccoli and carrots in a light brown sauce. Served with steamed jasmine white rice.
$16.50
Orange Peel Chicken

Deep fried chicken, water chestnuts, orange peel, and green onions in a sweet tangy sauce. Served with steamed jasmine white rice.
$16.50

Beverages

Thai Iced Tea (No Ice)
$4.25
Thai Iced Tea
$3.95
Thai Iced Coffee
$3.95
Iced Tea
$2.50

Sheri Ellen M.

★★★★★

Sep 23, 2024

I rarely eat Thai food, but I decided to try Thai Dara.I fell in love with their food. I was there for the lunch special and everything about it was great!The taste, the size of the meal and the price!It was pretty quiet there, maybe nobody knows about it or it was the time we went!But, I was truly impressed! I can't wait to go back:-)

Brian P.

★★★★★

Sep 19, 2024

Tried for the first time today. The food is very good. The prices are fair. Excellent service. Definitely recommend.

Jessica L.

★★★★★

Jan 6, 2025

Pad see ew was fantastic!!!!! Like outstanding good. The sample platter appetizer was perfect for friends and surprisingly (not the biggest fan of fried foods) I lovvvveeeddd the Thai spring rolls. I wanted to eat all of them and almost did! The regular spring rolls were also a huge hit with everyone. I loved the chicken satay and the peanut sauce was just right. They give a great amount of rice with the curry and the green curry was absolutely delicious. The restaurant was clean and the service was friendly and welcoming. We did not dine in however I would love to next time as it was small but very comfortable. I cannot stop thinking about the Thai spring rolls and pad see ew! Get over there and try some

Sarah V.

★★★★★

Oct 12, 2024

The food is so good this is what tai food is suppose to tast like!!! Vegan options!! Great ambiance!

Lulu F.

★★★★☆

Aug 16, 2024

Great place to dine near Dana Point. The spicy catfish is the gem if you want something fiery. The environment is quiet and decent with traditional Thai decor. Whole family are happy with the random find.

Elisa G.

★★★★☆

Apr 11, 2024

I love the owner of TD 2 because he's always so happy to see me! He's a funny guy!! Food is good too. I usually order the same thing which is gluten-free and healthy.

Kevin L.

★★★★☆

Aug 28, 2024

Incredible food, great value. Take out³ food is always in abundance. I feel like they use the precious of all ingredients. He's the first time I ate inside and it was good. Pineapple fried rice with beef so delicious. Not too sweet, no oils very good yep

Adam B.

★★★★☆

Jul 6, 2024

3.5 stars Pad Thai was good but the flavor was very strong. I guess better than too weak. Glass noodle soup was tasty but I've definitely had better. Good place if in the area

Tom K.

★☆☆☆☆

Oct 10, 2024

A complete rip off. Literally a cup of soup for $15. Laughable. Never again. I assumed I was ordering a large bowl of soup as an enteee for the price per photo on the website. Didn't even fill up the small to go container.

Seaside S.

★★★★★

Feb 22, 2025

Very good food great service, Fresh ingredients enjoy coming here for pad Thai. Large portion enough for 2 people

Thai Dara 2

Menu

Dinner Special

Crying Tiger

BBQ Chicken

Honey Chicken

Spaghetti Kee Mao

Shrimp with Snow Peas

Crispy Sweet and Sour Shrimp

Crispy Sweet and Sour Fish

Ginger Salmon

Panang Salmon

Spicy Shrimp and Scallops

Spicy Catfish

Appetizers

Chicken Satay (5 pcs)

Cream Cheese Wonton (8 pcs)

Fish Cake (5 pcs)

Fresh Spring Roll Shrimp (3 pcs)

Fresh Spring Roll Tofu (3 pcs)

Fried Tofu

Mama Sample Platter (13 pcs)

Pot Sticker (8 pcs)

Spicy Balls (4 pcs)

Thai Spring Roll (5 pcs)

Wonton Wrapped Shrimp (5 pcs)

Soup

Bowl - Tom Yum Soup

Bowl - Tom Kha Soup

Bowl - Glass Noodle Soup

Bowl - Wonton Soup

Pot - Tom Yum Soup

Pot - Tom Kha Soup

Pot - Glass Noodle Soup

Pot - Wonton Soup

Salad

Green Salad

Chicken Larb Salad

Papaya Salad

Glass Noodle Salad

Beef Salad

Spicy Shrimp Salad

Spicy Squid Salad

Seafood Combination Salad

Noodle and Rice

Pad Thai

Pad See Ew

Radd Nah

Spicy Noodles

Pad Woon Sen

Chow Mein

Spicy Noodle Soup

Chicken Noodle Soup

Beef and Beef Ball Noodle

Thai Fried Rice

Spicy Fried Rice

Pineapple Fried Rice

Curry

Panang Curry

Yellow Curry

Green Jungle Curry

Red Curry

Pineapple Curry

Massaman Curry

Pumpkin Curry

Sautees and Stir Fries

Rama Chicken

Mixed Vegetable Delight

Garlic and Pepper

Thai Ginger

Eggplant with Fresh Thai Basil

Chili and Basil

Thai Crazy Cashew Nuts

Sweet and Sour Thai Style

Pad Prik Khing

Kung Pao

Broccoli

Orange Peel Chicken

Desserts

Sweet Sticky Rice with Mango