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SAWASDEE Welcome to Folks Collective The Vintage Shophouse All prices are subject to Service Charge & GST
DAILY SPECIALS
Available on Weekdays from 11am – 3pm MONDAY The Epic Fried Rice Jasmine rice wok fried with chilli paste made from mangosteen and nightshade egg plant. Served with accompaniments of caramelised pork belly, salted egg, green mango strips and fish crunch.
This dish is an excellent way to ease into Thai chilli pastes and dips known as “Nam Phrik”. With over 100 known varieties this chilli paste known as “Nam Prik Long Ruea” is one of the more popular and elaborate dips that is eaten daily by locals and yet to make it into mainstream restaurants.
TUESDAY Panang! A dry sweet and spicy red curry with a nutty flavour with chicken (or tofu as a vegetarian option), kaffir lime leaves, green aubergines, coconut milk drizzle Served with jasmine rice, hard boiled egg and cucumber slices.
The earliest known evidence of this dish appeared in a cookbook that dates back to 1890AD. With over a century under its belt, its guaranteed to be aroi! WEDNESDAY FOLKS Lemongrass Chicken Rice Our signature version with pandan rice, grilled “red” lemongrass chicken marinated in a secret spice blend served with boiled egg, clear chicken broth and sweet chilli sauce. THURSDAY The Hangover Cure! Crisp sweet holy basil, red chillies and chicken stir fry served with steamed jasmine rice, topped with a sunny side up and served with chilli padi.
Nicknamed “Drunkard’s Stir Fry” in Thai, this spicy kick may just be what you need to recover from Ladies’ Night. FRIDAY Pork Belly Dry Curry Stir Fry Crispy pork belly wok fried with red curry paste, long beans and fragrant kaffir lime leaves served with steamed jasmine rice and hard boiled egg.
! Vegetarian option available.
PRIX FIXE
Available on Weekdays from 11am – 3pm
SET A Tom Yam Potaék Clear lemongrass, lime and chilli seafood soup
Grilled Lemongrass Chicken Steamed Jasmine Rice
SET B! Mini Street Omelette Green Chicken Curry Coconut based curry with pumpkin and potato
Steamed Jasmine Rice
SET C Massaman Chicken Curry
Dory Neung Manao Steamed dory with a chilli and lime dressing
Steamed Jasmine Rice
! Vegetarian option available. Please note that the items in each set cannot be swapped or amended unless stated.
SMALL PLATES
Angel Wings Chicken wings stuffed with minced garlic chicken, carrots, mushroom, corn & glass noodle EdamameV Boiled young soybeans in pods. Poppingly satisfying! Bratwurst Pan fried circular grilled German pork sausage served with yellow mustard
Shrimp Pancake Crispy pancake with moist prawn surimi in between Calamari Grilled and sun dried, served with a tangy chilli coriander dip Fish Cakes With sweet chilli dip Prawn Cakes Golden fried minced prawn surimi, served with plum dip Chicken Satay Served with sweet peanut dip Chargrilled Pork Collar Served with chilli jaew Pork Strips Sun dried and fried with garlic and fish sauce. Great with beer Pandan Chicken Fragrant and moist parcels with sweet chilli dip
Fish Sauce Chicken Fried wing tips marinated in fish sauce FOLKS Drumlets Crispy chicken drumlets coated in garlic honey glaze
Ring Crunch Crispy calamari rings tempura with sweet chilli dip Crackling Pork Belly Perfectly golden with crisp cracking to dip with jaew SamosaV
Fried vegetarian parcels served with sweet chilli dip Sweet Potato FriesV With Sriracha mayo Crispy Chicken Skin
Deeply satisfying
Crispy Fish SkinTossed with salted egg yolk on a bed of crisp vermicelli FOLKS Spring RollsV
Vegetarian rolls, served with sweet chilli dip Truffle FriesV TofuV Lightly fried with sweet chilli & crushed peanut dip Mushroom CrunchV
Crispy oyster mushroom tempura
MIXED PLATTER GREEN PLATTERV Ring Crunch, Pork Strips, FOLKS Spring Rolls, Tofu, Fish Sauce Chicken & Samosa & Sweet Potato FOLKS Drumlets Fries
Tom Yum Potaék Clear broth fragranced with kaffir lime, lemongrass, sweet basil & chilli. Chicken or Seafood Tom Yum Nam Kon Potaék broth with addition of fresh milk and roasted chilli paste. Chicken or Seafood Soup for The Soul A home comforting broth with ground chicken, glass noodle, wood ear mushroom and tofu
Pomelo Salad Vibrant pomelo, plump prawns, bird-eye chilli & roasted peanuts in a lime dressing
Three Mushroom SaladV
Blanched Shimeiji, oyster and enoki in a chilli lime dressing Papaya Salad Green papaya strips with cherry tomatoes & nuts tossed in palm sugar, garlic & fish sauce Add salted egg for a local twist
Glass Noodle Salad Prawns, squid & minced chicken in a chilli lime dressing
Mango Salad Green mango strips with nuts tossed in palm sugar & fish sauce dressing with shredded squid crunch Vietnamese Salad Sliced Vietnamese sausages, spring onions, onions, tomato in a lime dressing Soft Shell Crab Salad Deep fried and dressed with a green mango dressing Larb Spicy Laotian inspired staple with mint, basil, fish sauce, lime & toasted ground rice Minced Chicken or Pork VegetarianV Grilled Pork Collar Beef FilletSalmon…………………..……………14.90
CURRY Green All time favourite coconut based curry with green curry paste, basil, aubergine and our twist of pumpkin for sweetness. Best with chicken or beef.
Lychee Red Infused with pineapple, aubergine & cherry tomato. Perfect with duck.
Massaman Persian inspired rich coconut curry spiced by cumin, cardamom & cloves with potatoes & peanuts. Great with beef.
Choo Chee A concentrated red curry fragranced With kaffir lime leaves, red chillies & A drizzle of coconut cream. Salmon Giant Angka Prawns
SOUPS & SALADS
Choose your curry with:
TofuV Chicken or Pork
Duck Beef or Seafood
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FOLKS STIR-FRIES Pick your favourite flavour and protein of choice Pick your favourite flavour and protein of choice
Cashew Nut A fiery hint from dried red chillies with mixed capsicum and sweet onions. Served in an edible yam basket. Black Pepper Peppery and wholesome with mixed capsicum and spring onions. Try this with beef. Holy Basil Stir Fry Classic Thai favourite of fragrant basil, garlic and chilli. Sweet & Sour All Asian favourite with pineapple, mixed capsicum and spring onions. Roasted Chilli Paste A paste made from shrimp paste, tamarind and chillies giving a spicy and sweet flavour.
VegetarianV Chicken
Pork Kai-Lan Stir fry in oyster sauce. Vegetable Medley Champignon, kai-lan, cauliflower, carrot. Baby corn & cabbage with garlic & soy Baby CornLightly sautéed with garlic & soy Okra Fried with sambal. One of our favourites. Pair up with prawns for a succulent main.
Oyster Sauce Comforting dish. Best stir-fried with beef. Salt & Chilli A dry stir-fry of crushed bird eye chilli, salt and white pepper. A light but flavoursome option. Pepper & Garlic Ground black pepper with fresh garlic and coriander roots. Favourites with street vendours and great with pork. Spicy Herbal Aromatic galangal, kaffir lime leaves, green peppercorns, coriander roots, Chinese ginger and lemongrass. Recommended with prawns & squid.
Beef Prawns Squid
Morning Glory Sambal Fiery local twist Morning Glory Stir-fryFlash fried in a smoky wok with garlic & chilli. Try this with Crispy Pork. Broccoli Full of greens and great with all meats.
VegetarianV Chicken
Crispy Pork Prawns
VEGETABLES
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A TASTE OF ISAN Food from the Northeast provinces. Healthy, fresh and a hit with us Thais.
Lemongrass Chicken Set Isan Free-range chicken marinated with Lemongrass Chicken, papaya salad lemongrass, peppercorn, garlic and and sticky rice. Served with jaew dip. fish sauce. Served with chilli jaew The quintessential combo dip Cha-Om Chargrilled Pork Collar SaladA platter of acacia omelette, prawn, A indulgent treat of marinated pork pdip and seasonal crudites. A Thai’s collar tossed in lime and herbs with ultimate comfort food toasted ground rice
SEAFOOD Deep Fried with Mango Salad
Crunchy and fried until golden garnished with a zesty green mango salad with dried shrimp, shallots & peanuts. Deep Fried with Sweet Chilli Glaze Crispy and golden dressed with a sweet and slightly spicy glaze. Known as “three flavour sauce” this flavoursome glaze marries sweet, sour and spice harmoniously. Steamed in Soy & Ginger Wholesome and aromatic in light soy sauce and ginger with extra flavour from honey, sesame oil and coriander.
Whole Sea bass (4-6 servings) Steamed in Garlic & Lime Warming and light, this steamed creation is packed in flavour with plenty of garlic and fresh fragrant lime. A sprinkling of chilli adds the perfect amount of heat.
Squid or Prawns Whole Sea Bass (4-6 servings)
Salted Egg Yolk Stir Fry Sambal Prawns Chinese-influenced delicacy with Giant Angka Prawns wok fried in an aromatic fragrance. sambal for a fiery kick SquidGiant Angka Prawns Claypot King Prawns Squid & Prawns Baked in black peppercorn with
glass noodle, ginger, coriander roots & star anise
RICE & NOODLES
FOLKS Fried Rice Classic smoky wok fragranced fried rice with spring onions, peas, sweet corn & a sunny side up (Do let us know if you prefer yours eggless). Pineapple Fried Rice With raisins, peas, carrots & chicken floss. Popular with chicken and pork. Olive Fried Rice Chinese olive-infused rice with cashew nuts & shallots. Pad Thai Flat rice noodles with tamarind dressing, eggs, beansprouts, tofu & peanuts. Add prawns & squid to jazz up this favourite. Pad Mama Street-side smoky wok fried infamous “MAMA” noodles with seasonal vegetables, eggs, soy and chilli vinegar.
VegetarianV Chicken
Pork Street Omelette A fluffy egg cloud with crisp edges and droplets of fish sauce for an umami kick Add Minced Pork Add Minced Chicken Add Minced Shrimp Fried Egg
Wok Tuna Fried Rice Wrap FOLKS friend rice with tuna wrapped in velvety omelette and served with chilli padi
Pad See Eiw Wide rice flat noodles wok fried in sweet soy sauce, scrambled eggs, kai lan & carrots. A perfect combo with pork. Suki Fried glass noodles with eggs, napa cabbage & morning glory in sweet fermented soy “sukiyaki” sauce. Best with seafood. Basil Spaghetti Holy basil stir fry takes a twist with this pasta stir fry of garlic, sweet basil and chilli. We love this with crispy pork. Black Pepper Spaghetti Woke fried in spicy black pepper sauce with mixed capsicum and sweet onions.
Crispy Pork Beef
Prawns or Squid Prawns & Squid
Steamed Jasmine RiceV Isan Sticky RiceV
VermicelliV Glass NoodleV
Flat Rice NoodleV
SIDES
DESSERTS
Ice Cream KatiV
Coconut ice cream with sweet coconut glutinous rice, toasted peanuts, palm seeds & jackfruit strips
Brownie Cha ThaiV
Homemade chocolate brownie drizzled with Thai Tea syrup and served with vanilla ice cream Red RubyV
Tapioca jelly coated water chestnut spheres and jackfruit strips in sweet coconut milk Jackfruit CendolV
Green jelly with coconut milk, areca palm syrup & jackfruit strips
Caramelised TapiocaV
Sweet tapioca simmered in pandan syrup for six hours, served warm with salted coconut cream Honey MangoV
Imported ripe mangoes served with warm coconut glutinous rice and a sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds ChaffogatoV
Thai iced milk tea with vanilla ice cream. Pure indulgence AffogatoV
Espresso shot poured over vanilla ice cream
EXTRAS
Vanilla Ice CreamV
Coconut Ice CreamV Red RubyV
COFFEE & TEA
COFFEE TEAPOTS Espresso BLACK Double Espresso English Breakfast • Earl Grey Macchiato Spiced Chai • Lapsang Souchong Americano GREEN Cappuccino Jasmine Green • Japanese Sencha Café Latte TISANES Flat White Camomile • Pomegranate Raspberry Mocha Moroccan Mint • Liquorice • Rooibos Hot Chocolate ICED COFFEE Americano Cappuccino Latte Mocha Chocolate
HOUSE BEVERAGES Specialty drinks brewed in-house. ICED Thai Black Tea Thai Milk Tea Lemongrass Honey Iced Lemon Tea Iced Lemon Honey Iced Lime Soda SODA Lemongrass & Ginger Lychee & Lime Pineapple & Mint HOT POTS Thai Hot Black Tea Thai Hot Milk Tea Lemon Honey Lemongrass Honey Ginger Tea Lemon Tea SOFT DRINKS Coke/Coke Zero Sprite Green TeaAcqua Panna Still S. Pellegrino Sparkling Soda Water Tonic Water Red Bull Energy Drink Ginger Ale FLOATSRoot Beer ! Coke ! Coke Zero Sprite
FRUIT JUICES Pink Grapefruit Orange Lime Cranberry Pink Guava
COFFEE Espresso Double Espresso Macchiato Americano Cappuccino Café Latte Flat White Mocha Hot Chocolate ICED COFFEE Americano Cappuccino Latte Mocha Chocolate TEAPOTS BLACK English Breakfast • Earl Grey Spiced Chai • Lapsang Souchong GREEN Jasmine Green • Japanese Sencha TISANES Camomile • Moroccan Mint Pomegranate Raspberry • Rooibos Liquorice
BEVERAGES
DRAUGHT BEER
BOTTLED BEER
CLASSIC COCKTAILS !Classic Martini ! Lychee Martini Apple Martini ! Cosmopolitan Mojito ! Manhatten ! Margarita !Daiquiri ! Sidecar ! Tom Collins Black Russian ! Old-fashioned ! White Russian ! Whisky Sour Negroni ! Jägerbomb
HOUSE WINES REDS Inspired Cabernet Merlot – SE Australia, AUS Mount Monster Shiraz - Padthaway, AUS WHITES Woolshed Sauvignon Blanc - Victoria, AUS Milton Park Chadonnay – Barossa Valley, AUS
BOTTLED CRAFT BEER
CIDER
Green Devil IPA, Oakham Ales, 6.0% Tropical fruit bursts of passion fruit, pineapple & mango giving way to a zestier kick. Delightfully smooth with a crisp finish and a dry lingering after-taste. Brilliant Ale, Shepherd Neame, 5.6% A pale, golden, brilliantly bright hoppy ale. Brewed with 100% pure malt and the choicest East Kent Golding hops. Cream Stout, St. Peter’s, 6.5% Fuggles’ and Challenger hops plus a blend of 4 local barley malts create an aromatic, strong, dark chocolate cream stout with a satisfyig bittersweet aftertaste. Spitfire, Shepherd Neame, 4.5%Infusion of three Kentish hops adorns this balanced, blood-orage tinted bitter. Strong hints of marmalade, red grapes & pepper with a smidgen of spice and raspberry. Old Speckled Hen, Morland, 5.0% Rich amber colour and superb fruity aromas are complemented by a delicious blend of malty tastes. Toffee and malt combine with bitternes on the back of the tongue to give a balanced sweetness. Refreshingly dry finish. London Pride, Fuller’s, 4.7% Balanced of malt and hops, gives rise to a well0rounded flavour. Brewed with Plale malt plus Target, Challenger and Northdown hops.
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Green Goblin Thatchers, 6% Classic full-bodied floral golden cider, rich fruit balanced with complex tannins.
bodied floral golden fruit balanced with fruit balanced with
Somerset Cider Sheppy’s, 5.5% Combines traditional cider apples with eating ones to produce a crisp fruity cider.
Combines traditional cider apples with eating ones to
Old Rascal Thatchers, 4.5% A strong, flavourful cider mutured in oak vats. Bittersweet apples are used for its distinctive taste.
A strong, flavourful cider mutured in oak vats. Bittersweet apples are used for
Vintage Cider Westons, 8.2% Medium-dry single-vintage Herefordshire apples crafted traditionally in 200 YO oak vats.
SPIRITS & LIQUEURS HAPPY HOUR 3PM-9PM
HOUSE SPIRITS
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Btl Gls SPIRITS BY THE BOTTLE VODKA
Belvedere GIN
Bombay Sapphire Tanqueray
Hendrick’s RUM
Captain Morgan TEQUILA
Don Julio BOURBON Jack Daniels COGNAC
Hennessy VSOP
Smirnoff Vodka Gordon’s Gin
Jose Cuervo Tequila Bacardi Carta Blanca Rum
Jim Beam Bourbon Nikka Clear Blend Whisky
GLASS
Complimentary mixers
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WHISKY
Johnny Walker Black Label Chivas 12 Nikka Premium All Malt Nikka Black Special Johnny Walker Gold Label Iwai Tradition Yamazaki 12 Iwai Mars Maltage Cosmo
Nikka from the Barrel Glenmorangie 10 Glenfarclas 10 Glengoyne 10 Glenfiddich 15 Glenfiddich 18 Glenlivet 18 Macallan 12 Lagavulin 16 Glenfarclas 15 Glengoyne 15 LIQUERES & APERITIFS Amaretto Aperol Baileys Campari Cointreau Fangelico JägermieisterKahlúa Luxardo Maraschio Malibu Midori Pimms No. 1 Sambuca
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