Mon Thong Thai Restaurant Kelowna
⭐ Mon Thong is known for Pad Thai and Chicken Satay.
🇹🇭 Mon Thong Thai Restaurant is a longtime Kelowna fixture in Orchard Plaza Shopping Centre on Cooper Road, with roots reaching back more than 30 years to its original downtown Water Street location.
Today, the family-run restaurant has a quiet, old-school feel, with traditional Thai décor, a roomy dining area and an atmosphere that regulars appreciate for relaxed lunches, dinners and catching up with friends. Owner Joe has become part of the restaurant's identity, with longtime customers remembering his personal greetings, menu suggestions and willingness to tailor dishes around different tastes and spice levels. The Orchard Plaza setting adds easy parking and puts Mon Thong next to shopping, services and the nearby movie theatre, while generations of repeat customers give it a sense of local history that stretches well beyond its current Cooper Road home.
🍽️ Mon Thong Menu
🥟 Appetizers
Classic Thai starters featuring crispy spring rolls, satays, seafood and shareable combinations served with sweet and savoury dipping sauces.
1. Por Pia Tod (4 pcs)
Four Thai-style spring rolls fried until crisp and served with sweet plum sauce.
2. Thai Chicken Satays (4 pcs)
Marinated chicken skewers served with Thai peanut sauce and cucumber salad.
3. Mee Grob
Crispy rice noodles stir-fried with prawns and tofu, tossed with Thai sweet and sour sauce.
4. Tod Mun (4 pcs)
Four mildly spiced, deep-fried chicken patties served with sweet plum sauce and cucumber salad.
5. Shrimp Wraps
Deep-fried shrimp wrapped in rice paper and served with cucumber salad and sweet plum sauce.
Appetizer Combination A
A shareable combination of Por Pia Tod, Thai Chicken Satays and Tod Mun, with a half order of each.
Appetizer Combination B
A larger combination of Por Pia Tod, Thai Chicken Satays, Tod Mun and Shrimp Wraps, with a half order of each.
🍲 Soups
Warming Thai soups ranging from spicy and sour Tom Yum to coconut-rich Tom Kha and comforting wonton soup.
6. Tom Yum with Chicken
Aromatic, mildly spicy Thai hot and sour soup prepared with chicken.
6. Tom Yum with Fish
Aromatic, mildly spicy Thai hot and sour soup prepared with fish.
6. Tom Yum with Prawn
Aromatic, mildly spicy Thai hot and sour soup prepared with prawns.
7. Won Ton Soup
Pork wontons with bok choy, carrots, bean sprouts, broccoli and onions in chicken broth.
8. Tom Kha Gai
Rich, mildly spicy chicken soup with lemongrass, galangal, coconut milk and sliced tender chicken.
9. Tom Yum Poh Taek
A mildly spicy and sour Tom Yum soup filled with a mixture of seafood.
🍳 Stir-Fried
Thai stir-fries featuring fresh vegetables, aromatic sauces and a choice of meat where available.
17. Pad King
Peppers, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers and ginger stir-fried together in a savoury sauce.
18. Pad Med Ma-Muang Him-Ma-Pan
A mildly spicy stir-fry with bell peppers, onions, zucchini and cashew nuts in house sauce.
20. Pad Nor-Mai
Bamboo shoots with green and red peppers, onions and carrots stir-fried in red curry sauce. Medium spicy.
21. Pad Gra-Prow
Onions, bell pepper and basil leaves stir-fried in house chili sauce. Medium spicy.
22. Pad Priew Waan
Pineapple, tomatoes, cauliflower, bell peppers, green and white onions tossed in a Thai-style sweet and sour sauce.
23. Pad Lui Fai
A variety of fresh seasonal vegetables combined with a thickened sweet house sauce.
24. Pra-Ram Long Song
Garlic stir-fried with your choice of meat over a bed of spinach and bean sprouts, served with Thai peanut sauce.
25. Pad Gra-Tiem
Choice of meat stir-fried with garlic sauce and served over a bed of raw cabbage, cucumber and tomato salad.
26. Pad Nam-Man Hoy
Broccoli and carrots stir-fried in oyster sauce.
27. Pad Prik King
Green beans, ginger and bell peppers stir-fried with curry paste and finished with a touch of coconut. Hot.
28. Pad Black Bean Sauce
Mushrooms, carrots and green and white onions stir-fried with black bean sauce.
29. Pad Kee Mao
Choice of meat stir-fried with bell peppers, green beans, carrots and spinach in ginger and chili sauce. Medium spicy.
🍛 Curry
Thai curries prepared with coconut milk, vegetables and aromatic curry pastes, ranging from mild to hot.
30. Gaeng Daeng
Bamboo shoots and bell peppers in a red curry sauce with coconut milk. Medium spicy.
31. Gaeng Kiew Waan
Green curry with coconut milk and garden-fresh vegetables, traditionally the hottest of the Thai curries. Hot.
32. Gaeng Leung
Bamboo shoots and pineapple in a yellow Thai curry flavoured with coconut milk. Medium spicy.
33. Gaeng Pa-Naeng
Bell peppers, carrots and long beans in a thick red Thai curry with coconut milk. Hot.
34. Gaeng Mas-Sa-Man
Crushed peanuts, bell peppers, carrots, potatoes and tomatoes in a nutty, flavourful curry with coconut milk. Medium spicy.
35. Gaeng Pak Ruam-Mit
Mixed vegetables in a zesty Thai yellow curry sauce with coconut milk. Mildly spicy.
🍜 Noodles & Rice
Classic Thai noodle and rice dishes featuring stir-fried noodles, vegetables, egg and house sauces, plus simple rice and noodle sides.
41. Pad Thai
Stir-fried rice noodles with egg, tofu and green onions, topped with bean sprouts.
42. Pad See-Ew
Garden-fresh vegetables stir-fried with noodles and egg.
43. Pad Lad Nah
Broccoli, carrots, mushrooms and bok choy stir-fried in house Thai gravy and served over noodles.
44. Pad Bah Mee
Egg noodles stir-fried with broccoli, cabbage, onions and mushrooms.
45. Mee Ko-Rat
Northeastern-style stir-fried rice noodles with bean sprouts, onions, green onions and egg.
46. Khoy Theou Kee Mau
Medium-spicy stir-fried rice noodles with green peppers, onions, chili, basil and egg.
47. Kaow Pad
Fried rice with bell peppers, onions, peas and egg in house sauce.
48. Steamed Rice
A bowl of steamed rice.
48. Brown Rice
A bowl of brown rice.
48. Coconut Rice
A bowl of coconut rice.
48. Coconut Brown Rice
A bowl of coconut brown rice.
48. Sticky Rice
A bowl of sticky rice.
48. Steamed Noodles
A bowl of steamed noodles.
⭐ Special Orders
Distinctive Thai specialties featuring grilled chicken, spicy stir-fries, seafood and aromatic herbs and sauces.
49. Barbeque Chicken
Thai-style marinated barbecue chicken served with salad and a side of plum sauce.
50. Pad Saam Sa-Haai
Pork, prawns and squid stir-fried with vermicelli, bean sprouts, mushrooms, onions, green onions and bok choy.
53. Thai Hot Wings (12 pcs)
One pound of juicy chicken wings tossed in spicy Thai house sauce. Mild option available.
55. Gai Ta-Krai
Tender chicken breast stir-fried with spicy lemongrass and served over mixed salad. Mildly spicy.
56. Plaa Priew Waan
Lightly breaded fish topped with bell peppers, onions, carrots and pineapple in a Thai-style sweet and sour sauce.
57. Kua Gling
Choice of chopped pork or chicken simmered in a spicy Southern Thai-style sauce. Mildly spicy.
58. Pad Prik Thai Dum
Choice of meat stir-fried with bell peppers, carrots, onions and black pepper. Mildly spicy.
59. Ka-Nom Jeen
Ground chicken curry with zucchini, bell peppers and carrots, served with vermicelli and salad. Mildly spicy.
🥬 Vegetable Main Dishes
Fresh vegetables stir-fried in classic Thai-style sauce.
36. Pad Pak Ruam-Mit
Seasonal mixed vegetables stir-fried in a tangy oyster sauce.
🐟 Seafood
Thai seafood dishes featuring prawns, fish, mussels and scallops stir-fried with vegetables and flavourful house sauces.
37. Goong Song Krueng
Tiger prawns stir-fried with mushrooms, carrots and bell peppers in spicy house sauce. Mildly spicy.
38. Plaa Laad Prik
Deep-fried breaded fish topped with stir-fried bell peppers, onions and pineapple in house sauce. Mildly spicy.
39. Mussels (In Shell)
Mussels stir-fried with long beans, carrots and bell peppers. Mildly spicy.
39. Scallops
Scallops stir-fried with long beans, carrots and bell peppers. Mildly spicy.
40. Pad Poe Taek
Mixed seafood and mussels in the shell stir-fried with bell peppers, pineapple, carrots and onions in a choice of house sauce. Mildly spicy.
🥗 Salads
Thai-style salads combining fresh greens, meats and seafood with bright, spicy and aromatic dressings.
10. Thai Salad
Thai-style green salad with tofu and egg, finished with peanut sauce dressing.
11. Larb Nua
Minced beef with green salad and spicy house salad dressing. Medium spicy.
11. Larb Gai
Minced chicken with green salad and spicy house salad dressing. Medium spicy.
12. Yum Nuea
Thai-style spicy beef salad tossed with green leaf lettuce. Medium spicy.
13. Yum Pla Muek
Tender squid tossed with greens and a spicy lemongrass salad dressing. Medium spicy.
14. Prawns Yum Goong
Thai-style prawn salad with a spicy dressing. Medium spicy.
14. Mixed Seafood Yum Goong
Mixed seafood prepared as a spicy Thai-style salad. Medium spicy.
15. Yum Woon Sen
Flavourful Thai salad with shrimp, ground pork and bean vermicelli. Mildly spicy.
🥗 Diet Plan
Lighter Thai meals focused on lean proteins, fibre-rich brown rice and fresh vegetables, prepared with minimal oil, no deep-frying and light seasoning.
D1. Garlic & Pepper Chicken
Tender chicken breast stir-fried with aromatic garlic and black pepper, served with brown rice and fresh vegetables.
D2. Spicy Glass Noodle Chicken Salad
Thai-style glass noodle salad with tender minced chicken and a bright, spicy dressing.
D3. Glass Noodle & Minced Pork Soup
Light clear soup with delicate glass noodles, lean minced pork and fragrant herbs, served with brown rice and steamed vegetables.
D4. Grilled Chicken Breast
Marinated grilled chicken breast served with brown rice and a selection of steamed vegetables.
D5. Spicy Basil Minced Chicken
Lean minced chicken stir-fried with fresh basil, chili and garlic, served with brown rice.
D6. Red Curry Chicken
Tender chicken breast stir-fried with aromatic red curry paste and kaffir lime leaves, served with brown rice.
D7. Spicy Minced Chicken Larb
Lean minced chicken with lime juice, roasted rice powder and fresh herbs, served with brown rice and a choice of steamed or fresh vegetables.
D8. Clear Chicken Tom Yum Soup
Fragrant, spicy lemongrass-infused clear soup with tender chicken, mushrooms and fresh herbs, served with brown rice.
D9. Fresh Salad with Boiled Egg
Fresh greens, cherry tomatoes and crunchy cucumbers topped with a boiled egg.
D10. Ginger & Egg Stir-Fry
Scrambled egg stir-fried with fragrant ginger and soy sauce, served over warm brown rice.
🍰 Desserts
Sweet Thai-inspired desserts alongside warm, indulgent favourites served with ice cream.
Sticky Rice with Mango
Sweet glutinous rice topped with crushed peanuts and served with vanilla ice cream and mango.
Chocolate Lava Cake
Warm chocolate lava cake served with vanilla ice cream.
San-Ka-Ya (Thai Coconut Custard)
Sweet coconut custard served with sticky rice and vanilla ice cream.
Deep-Fried Banana
Deep-fried banana served with vanilla ice cream and finished with chocolate sauce.
🥤 Beverages
Bottled water and assorted canned soft drinks.
Bottled Water
500 ml bottled water.
Pepsi
Canned Pepsi.
Diet Pepsi
Canned Diet Pepsi.
7 Up
Canned 7 Up.
Coca-Cola
Canned Coca-Cola.
Schweppes Ginger Ale
Canned Schweppes Ginger Ale.
Schweppes Tonic Water
Canned Schweppes Tonic Water.
Canada Dry Club Soda
Canned Canada Dry Club Soda.
⭐ Mon Thong Favourites
These selections are based on dishes commonly praised in Google reviews.
Pad Thai
One of Mon Thong's most talked-about dishes and a longtime favourite among many regulars, with customers describing years of returning specifically for it.
Chicken Satay
A popular starter praised for its tender chicken and flavourful peanut sauce, with several customers singling it out among their favourite dishes.
Green Curry
A recurring recommendation from longtime customers, appreciated for its rich curry flavour and adjustable heat.
Tom Yum Soup
A popular soup with customers who enjoy the restaurant's brighter, spicier Thai flavours, including recent diners who have singled it out as a highlight.
Chicken Cashew Nut
A frequently recommended stir-fry combining chicken, vegetables and cashews, with repeat customers returning for the dish over the years.
Pad See-Eew
A popular stir-fried noodle choice and a recurring alternative to Pad Thai, including a gluten-free version praised by customers.
Larb
Both chicken and beef larb have enthusiastic fans, with customers particularly praising the bold, savoury flavours of this traditional Thai salad.
Coconut Rice
A favourite accompaniment to the restaurant's curries and stir-fries, with customers frequently recommending it as an upgrade from plain rice.
Deep-Fried Banana
A longtime dessert favourite, often paired with ice cream for a sweet finish to a Thai meal.
🍽️ Dining Experience
This section summarizes information from restaurant sources, customer reviews and other public sources.
Longtime Kelowna Restaurant
Mon Thong has been part of Kelowna's dining scene for decades. Longtime customers remember its earlier downtown Water Street location before the restaurant moved to Cooper Road.
Family-Run Feel
Owner Joe is frequently mentioned by longtime customers, many of whom describe personal greetings, menu suggestions and a familiarity that has kept them returning over the years.
Quiet Dining Room
The restaurant generally has a calm, relaxed atmosphere that works well for conversation, casual lunches and unhurried dinners.
Traditional Décor
Thai artwork and decorative touches give the dining room an old-school character, although some recent customers feel the interior is showing its age.
Family-Friendly
Families are welcomed in the relaxed dining room, with reviews describing attentive treatment of children and multi-generational groups.
Lunch & Dinner
Mon Thong works equally well for a sit-down lunch or a relaxed evening meal, with a dedicated lunch selection available.
Custom Spice Levels
Diners can adjust the heat of many dishes, from mild preparations through significantly hotter Thai-style spice levels.
Owner Recommendations
Customers who are unsure what to order often mention asking Joe for suggestions, with recommendations tailored around preferred flavours, spice levels and dietary needs.
🅿️ Parking & Accessibility
This section summarizes information from restaurant sources, customer reviews and other public sources.
Orchard Plaza Shopping Centre
Mon Thong is located at 1876 Cooper Road in Orchard Plaza Shopping Centre, giving diners convenient access from one of Kelowna's major commercial areas.
Shopping Centre Parking
The Orchard Plaza location provides parking around the surrounding shopping centre, avoiding the street-parking limitations of Mon Thong's former downtown location.
Cooper Road Access
The restaurant is conveniently reached from Cooper Road in Kelowna's busy central shopping district.
Walkable Within Orchard Plaza
Mon Thong can easily be combined with shopping, errands or entertainment elsewhere in Orchard Plaza and the surrounding commercial area.
📍 Landmarks & Location
This section summarizes information from restaurant sources, customer reviews and other public sources.
Orchard Plaza Shopping Centre
Mon Thong is located inside Orchard Plaza Shopping Centre, surrounded by shops, restaurants, services and entertainment.
Cooper Road
The restaurant sits along Cooper Road in one of Kelowna's busiest retail districts, a short distance from the Highway 97 corridor.
Orchard Park Area
The location is part of Kelowna's major central shopping district around Orchard Plaza and Orchard Park, making it convenient for diners coming from across the city.
Cineplex Cinemas
The nearby movie theatre makes Mon Thong a convenient option for combining dinner and a movie, something that appears regularly in customer experiences.
Former Water Street Location
Longtime Kelowna residents may remember Mon Thong from its original downtown Water Street location, where the restaurant built its early local following before moving to Cooper Road.
📱 Ordering Options
This section summarizes information from restaurant sources, customer reviews and other public sources.
Dine-In
Enjoy Thai curries, stir-fries, noodles, soups and other dishes in Mon Thong's quiet dining room at Orchard Plaza.
Takeout
Takeout is a major part of the restaurant's business, with many longtime customers regularly ordering meals to enjoy at home.
Delivery
Mon Thong offers delivery through third-party services, providing another option for ordering from home.
Lunch
A lunch menu provides options for a midday meal while shopping, working or running errands around the Orchard Plaza area.
Custom Spice Levels
Many dishes can be prepared at different heat levels, allowing customers to request anything from mild to intensely spicy.
Vegetarian & Vegan Requests
The menu can accommodate meat-free meals, and customers report receiving help from staff when choosing or modifying dishes for vegan diets.
Gluten-Free Choices
A substantial selection of dishes can be prepared gluten-free, with customers specifically mentioning gluten-free noodle dishes and staff assistance with dietary requests.
Owner Recommendations
Customers can ask for suggestions based on preferred flavours, ingredients, spice tolerance or dietary restrictions, something longtime diners frequently mention as part of the Mon Thong experience.
💬 Customer Feedback
This section summarizes recurring themes in customer reviews.
Decades of Local History
Some customers have been visiting Mon Thong since its original Water Street days, with reviews describing family traditions and regular visits stretching back decades.
Owner Joe Is Part of the Experience
Longtime diners frequently mention Joe by name, praising his friendly greetings, menu suggestions and habit of checking in with customers at their tables.
A Quiet Neighbourhood Favourite
Regulars appreciate the calm dining room and describe Mon Thong as a comfortable place to meet a friend, enjoy lunch or settle in for an uncomplicated dinner.
Spice Can Be Customized
Customers who enjoy heat appreciate the restaurant's broad spice range, while milder preparations can be requested for diners who prefer less heat.
Pad Thai Divides Opinion
Pad Thai has a particularly loyal following among longtime customers, including diners who call it their favourite in Kelowna. However, it is also the restaurant's most polarizing dish, with a noticeable number of recent reviewers finding the sauce overly sweet or tomato-forward.
Service Is Often Personal
Many reviews praise warm, welcoming treatment from the owner and staff, with repeat customers sometimes remembered by name or by their usual order.
Food Experiences Can Vary
While many customers continue to praise the freshness and flavour of their meals, others report inconsistency between visits, particularly with noodle dishes and portion sizes.
Interior Feels Old-School
Some diners enjoy the quiet, traditional atmosphere and Thai décor, while others feel the dining room would benefit from an update.
Dietary Choice Is Appreciated
Gluten-free diners and customers requesting vegetarian or vegan meals have praised the range of options and the willingness of staff to help navigate the menu.
A Restaurant with Loyal Regulars
Despite mixed recent feedback, Mon Thong retains customers who have been returning monthly or yearly for a decade or more, giving it a depth of local history that newer Kelowna Thai restaurants cannot easily replicate.
Sources
Links used to compile this restaurant’s menu and dining information.
- Mon Thong Menu (opens in a new tab)View the restaurant's menu at the linked source to confirm current prices, availability, and menu details.
