Thai Kitchen Independence Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Thai Kitchen Independence, a hidden gem located at 19321 E US Hwy 40 A, Independence, MO. This delightful restaurant specializes in Thai noodles and seafood, offering a rich tapestry of flavorful dishes. Their menu features an array of tantalizing appetizers, including the fresh Summer Rolls with real crab and delectable Chicken Satays, each sauce finely crafted to elevate your dining experience.
- Tom Kha Soup: A creamy coconut delight garnished with mushrooms and cilantro.
- Coconut Shrimp: Crispy and served with a sweet chili sauce.
- Steamed Dumplings: Juicy pork dumplings paired with homemade ginger sauce.
Food enthusiasts rave about the Pad Thai and the ability to customize spice levels. The service is exceptional, creating a friendly atmosphere perfect for any diner. Thai Kitchen Independence truly stands out for its commitment to freshness and flavor.
Beverages
Soft Drink
Hot Tea
Tea, iced
Thai Iced Coffee
Thai Iced Tea
Famous Thai sweet tea drink.
Thai Lemon Tea
Very refreshing!
8 Piece Crab Rangoon
Crispy wontons filled with crab meat in a cream cheese base served sweet and sour sauce.
3 Piece Crispy Egg Rolls
Chicken crispy egg rolls served with a sweet and sour dipping sauce.
3 Piece Soft Spring Rolls
Fresh spring roll stuffed with glass noodle, chicken, lettuce, mint, cilantro and bean sprouts served with peanut sauce.
Spring Roll Deluxe
A pair of soft spring rolls and a pair of crispy egg rolls served with 2 dipping sauces.
3 Piece Summer Roll
A rice paper wrap filled with cream cheese, crab meat, carrots, cucumbers and lettuce. Served with peanut sauce.
Edamame
Lightly salted and steamed soybeans.
6 Piece Steamed Dumpling
Pork stuffed dumplings served with homemade ginger sauce.
6 Pieces Fried Dumpling
Pork stuffed dumplings fried and served with homemade ginger sauce.
6 Piece Spicy Basil Wings
Crispy chicken wings sauteed in our delicious spicy sriracha sauce with garlic, basil and bell pepper.
4 Piece Chicken Satays
Chicken tenders marinated on skewers, grilled and served with our delicious creamy peanut sauce and cucumber salad sauce.
Duck Roll
Flaky pastry, cucumber, lettuce, scallion and house duck sauce.
Tiger Cry Beef
Sliced beef marinated in garlic, grilled and served on a bed of cabbage with our homemade tiger cry sauce.
6 Piece Coconut Shrimp
Battered shrimp served with sweet chili dipping sauce.
Calamari
Made with tender calamari and coated with lightly seasoned breading. Served with sriracha sauce.
Thai Kitchen Sampler
A pair of fresh spring rolls, a pair of crispy egg rolls and four crab rangoon.
Appetizers
Soup
Tom Yum Soup
A traditional hot and sour Thai soup made with our delicious lemongrass, galanga root, lime leaves and tomatoes in our homemade broth garnished with mushrooms and cilantro.
Tom Kha Soup
A creamy soup made with coconut milk, galanga root, lime leaves and lemongrass. Garnished with mushrooms, green onion and cilantro.
Tom Yum Woon Sen Soup
Creamy tom yum soup with vermicelli noodles, prawn, lime leaves and tomatoes in our homemade broth garnished with mushrooms, green onion and cilantro.
Goi Tio Nua Soup
Pho. Noodle soup with beef.
Mint Beef Salad
Grilled beef tossed in a homemade lime dressing with fresh mint, cilantro, onions, tomatoes, carrots and cucumber. Served over a bed of lettuce.
Laab Salad
Your choice of ground chicken, pork or beef composed in a salad with fresh mint, cilantro, onions and toasted rice. Served with a side of cabbage.
Papaya Salad
Sour and spicy cold salad of shredded green papaya mixed with fresh garlic, fish sauce, lime juice and whole peanuts.
Thai Garden Salad
Iceberg lettuce, cucumber, tomato, broccoli and corn with Thai kitchen dressing.
Salads
Chefs Specials
Red Curry Duck
Roasted duck stir-fried in our delicious red curry sauce with pineapple, lime leaves, cashews, tomatoes, bell peppers and fresh basil. Served with rice.
Crispy Catfish
Deep fried catfish in panang curry, peanut sauce on a bed of steamed veggies and your choice of basil or sam rod sauce on request. Served with rice.
Crispy Garlic Shrimp
Jumbo prawn fried and then sauteed in our delicious garlic sauce, served over a bed of steamed veggies. Served with rice.
Kung Op Woon Sen
Baked prawn with vermicelli noodles, sesame oil, onions, celery and sweet black soy sauce. Served with rice.
Bamee Duck Soup
Roasted duck in a rich broth with egg noodles, bean sprouts, scallions, khana, and cilantro.
Panang Curry
Our signature curry with delicious coconut milk and panang peanut sauce garnished with lime leaves and bell peppers. Served with rice.
Green Curry
Thai traditional curry with delicious coconut milk, eggplant, basil and bell peppers. Served with rice.
Red Curry
Traditional red coconut milk curry stewed with bamboo strips, basil and bell peppers. Served with rice.
Yellow Curry
Yellow curry stewed with potatoes and onions. Served with rice.
Massaman Curry
Tasty massaman sauce with potatoes, onions and whole peanuts. Served with rice.
Curry Dishes
Stir Fry Dishes
Pad Gapow
Stir-fried ground beef, chicken or pork with Thai basil, onion, jalapeno, bell pepper and a tasty mix of spices on a bed of rice topped with a fried egg.
Spicy Thai Ginger
Stir-fried Thai ginger with mushroom, jalapeno, bell pepper, white and green onion.
Spicy Thai Basil
Stir-fried Thai Basil with bell pepper, onion, jalapeno and bamboo shoots.
Thai Cashew
Stir fried cashew nuts with sweet chili paste, bell peppers, white and green onions.
Vegetable Delight
Healthy mixed vegetables in our famous brown garlic sauce.
Zesty Jalapeno
Stir fried jalapeno and onions in delicious brown garlic sauce.
Fresh Mushrooms
Stir-fried mushrooms, green onions and a tasty brown garlic sauce.
Thai Sweet and Sour
Thai traditional style sauce with onion, tomato, cucumber and pineapple.
Garlic and Pepper
Stir-fried with roasted garlic, green onions and white pepper served over chopped cabbage.
Spicy Green Bean
Delicious stir fried green beans with red curry sauce.
Pad Thai
Stir fried rice noodles with your choice of meat, eggs, bean sprouts, cabbage, white and green onion. Served with crushed roasted peanuts.
Pad Sea Eaw
Stir fried large rice noodles with egg, sweet dark soy sauce, broccoli and Khana.
Pad Kee Mow
Stir fried large rice noodle with egg, fresh basil leaves, jalapeno and bell pepper.
Paw Woon Sen
Stir fried clear bean noodles with egg, cabbage, bamboo and bell pepper.
Noodles
Fried Rice
Thai Fried Rice
Delicious fried rice with egg, tomato, onion and Khana.
Basil Fried Rice
Our signature fried rice with egg, fresh basil leaf, onion and bell pepper.
Yellow Curry Fried Rice
Delicious curry fried rice with egg and onion.
Golden Crab Fried Rice
Stir fried rice with real crab meat, egg and onion.
Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice
Sweet pineapple fried rice with shrimp, cashews, raisins and onions.
Yellow Curry Seafood
Prawn, scallops, squid and crab meat, stir fried eggs, celery, bell peppers and scallions in a rich and creamy yellow curry sauce. Served with rice.
Seafood Fried Rice
Prawn, scallops, squid and crab meat, egg, white and green onions. Served with rice.
Seafood Pad Thai
Stir fried rice noodles with prawn, scallops, crab meat, squid and whole peanuts. Served with rice.
Pattaya Bay Scallops
Jumbo scallops lightly glazes with Thai sweet chili sauce, pineapple and cashew. Served with rice.
Spicy Basil Seafood
Delicious seafood with garlic basil sauce.
Seafood
Sides
Steamed Vegetables
Steamed Noodles
Steamed Rice
Egg Fried Rice
Mango Sticky Rice
Traditional Thai sweet sticky rice with fresh, sliced mango and topped with a coconut cream sauce.
Ice Cream with Roti
Pan fried crepe with condensed milk and your choice of coconut, green tea or taro ice cream.
Ice Cream
Coconut, green tea, or taro. Served with rice.