Bistro Elysium Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Bistro Elysium, a culinary haven nestled in the heart of Portland, Oregon. This vibrant eatery showcases a diverse menu brimming with tantalizing dishes inspired by Thai and other Asian cuisines. The highlights include Drunk Noodles, a flavorful stir-fry with wide rice noodles, and the Sunny Udon, featuring a spicy hint of red curry topped with a crispy egg.
For those craving comfort, the Mango Sticky Rice and Golden Tofus serve as perfect starters. Every dish elegantly balances flavor, freshness, and warmth, captivating even the most discerning palates. Bistro Elysium prides itself on its inclusive atmosphere and exceptional service, making it a remarkable choice for a quick lunch or a cozy dining experience. Customers rave about the friendly staff and the exceptional quality of food, ensuring your visit is nothing short of delightful!
Appetizer
Spring Rolls
4 deep-fried spring rolls with cabbage, carrots, taro, and vermicelli noodles wrapped in wheat-based pastry. Served with sweet & sour sauce.
Mini Potstickers
8 sautéed bite-sized chicken & veggie dumplings, topped with crispy garlic and cilantro. Served with house soy sauce.
Creamy Rangoons
6 deep-fried cream cheese & crab wontons. Served with sweet & sour sauce.
Panko Shrimps
5 deep-fried breadcrumb-coated shrimps. Served with sweet & sour sauce.
Honey Banana Rolls
6 pieces of deep-fried spring roll pastries filled with banana. Glazed with honey.
Mango Sticky Rice
Sliced ripe mango with sweetened white sticky rice steeped in coconut milk, topped with coconut milk and sesame seeds.
Grilled Chicken Satay
4 grilled chicken breast skewers (marinated with chili paste, turmeric, coriander, and coconut milk,) Served with peanut sauce and cucumber salad.
Golden Tofus
12 pieces of deep-fried tofu triangles, served with side of sweet and sour sauce and ground peanuts.
Simply Fried Rice
Our signature savory stir-fried white jasmine rice with eggs, peas, carrots, onions, and scallions, topped with cilantro.
Spicy Basil Fried Rice
Spicy Thai-style stir-fried white jasmine rice with eggs, onions, bell peppers, and basil leaves.
Kimchi Pineapple Fried Rice
Spicy and sweet stir-fried white jasmine rice with kimchi (Korean fermented cabbage,) pineapple, eggs, carrots, peas, and gochujang chili paste, topped with chopped scallions.
BBQ Pork Fried Rice
Char Siu-style honey-glazed BBQ pork with our signature savory stir-fried white jasmine rice with eggs, peas, carrots, onions, and scallions, topped with cilantro.
Sweet Sausage Fried Rice
Lap Cheong-style sweet pork sausage with our signature savory stir-fried white jasmine rice with eggs, peas, carrots, onions, and scallions, topped with cilantro.
Crispy Chicken Fried Rice
Our crispy chicken (deep-fried boneless chicken thigh) on top of simply fried rice (white jasmine rice with eggs, peas, carrots, onions, and scallions.)
Fried Rice
Fried Noodle
Simply Pad Thai
Sweet & moist stir-fried thin rice noodles with sweet tamarind sauce, bean sprouts, scallions, and eggs. Served with fresh bean sprouts, ground peanuts, and lime wedge.
Drunk Noodles
Spicy Thai-style stir-fried wide rice noodles with eggs, basil leaves, onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes.
Glass Noodle Japchae
Savory stir-fried Korean sweet potato glass noodles with mushrooms, carrots, onions, bell peppers, and yu choy, topped with sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds.
Sunny Udon
Spicy stir-fried udon noodles with red curry paste, eggs, mushroom, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, onions, and basil leaves. Topped with a crispy sunny egg.
Drunk Street Noodles
Thai instant noodles in a spicy stir-fry with eggs, basil leaves, onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes.
PCU Noodles
Pad see ew style fried wide rice noodles with black soy sauce & broccoli.
BE Omelette
Savory oil-fried eggs with chopped scallions (green onions) over white jasmine rice.
Mandarinian Chicken
Deep-fried breaded chicken chunks tossed with sweet & spicy sauce, topped with mandarin orange bits and scallions. Served with white jasmine rice.
Honeyed Crispy Chicken
Deep-fried battered boneless chicken thigh topped with sesame seeds and sweet honey sauce. Served with white jasmine rice.
PB Rama Rice Bowl
Choice of protein with sweet peanut satay sauce, broccoli, ground peanuts. Served over white jasmine rice.
CCC Rice Bowl
Choice of protein with spicy Creamy Coconut Chili sauce, broccoli, kaffir lime leaves, and bell peppers. Served over white jasmine rice.
Garlic & Greens
Lightly seasoned savory garlic stir-fry with Yu Choy greens (Chinese broccoli rabe) over white jasmine rice.
Pork Belly & Greens
Deep-fried pork belly in a lightly seasoned savory garlic stir-fry with Yu Choy greens (Chinese broccoli rabe) over white jasmine rice.
Mango Paradise
Your choice of (tofu/chicken/shrimp) in a spicy, sweet, and savory stir-fry with mango, cashew nuts, bell peppers, onions, and scallions. Served with white jasmine rice.
Smoky Basil Pork
Hickory-smoked pulled pork in a savory stir-fry with Thai chili, basil leaves, bell peppers, and onions. Served with white jasmine rice.
Veggie Medley
Lightly seasoned savory stir-fry with cabbage, bean sprouts, onions, carrots, bell peppers, and broccoli. Served over white jasmine rice.
Blazin Basil Bamboo
Spicy, savory, and slightly sweet stir-fry with bamboo shoots, eggplants, bell peppers, basil leaves, and soya bean oil chili paste. Served with white jasmine rice.
Bamboo Basil Duck
Duck meat slices (with skin on) in a drunken-style spicy stir-fry with basil, bamboo shoots, onions, bell peppers, and chili. Served with white jasmine rice.
Honeyed Crispy Duck
Deep-fried battered duck meat slices (with skin on), topped with sesame seeds and sweet honey teriyaki sauce. Served with white jasmine rice, broccoli, and pickled ginger.
Tiger Pork Belly Bowl
Deep-fried fatty pork belly and a tiger egg (deep-fried boiled egg) topped with crispy shallots, cilantro, and sweet tamarind sauce over white jasmine rice.
Over Rice Bowls
Thai Curry Dishes
Pumpkin Spiced Curry
Your choice of protein in a spicy Thai-style red curry soup with coconut milk, pumpkin, eggplants, basil leaves, and bell peppers. Served with choice of rice or grilled buttery roti pastry.
Mango Tango Curry
Your choice of protein in a mellow(ish) Thai-style yellow curry soup with coconut milk, mango, cashew nuts, onions, and bell peppers. Served over white jasmine rice.
Pineapple Party Curry
Your choice of protein in a Thai-style red curry soup with coconut milk, pineapples, bamboo shoots, tomatoes, bell peppers, and basil leaves. Served over white jasmine rice.
CCC Rice Bowl
Choice of protein with spicy Creamy Coconut Chili sauce, broccoli, kaffir lime leaves, and bell peppers. Served over white jasmine rice.
Tofu House Curry
Deep-fried diced tofu with Japanese-style curry sauce (onions, garlic, and ginger.) Served over a choice of white jasmine rice or udon noodles.
Pork Katsu House Curry
Deep-fried pork cutlet with Japanese-style curry sauce (onions, garlic, and ginger.) Served over white jasmine rice.
Crispy Chicken House Curry
Deep-fried boneless chicken thigh with Japanese-style curry sauce (onions, garlic, and ginger.) Served over a choice of white jasmine rice or udon noodles.
Vegan House Curry
Fried tofu, carrots, cabbage, broccoli with Japanese-style curry sauce (onions, garlic, and ginger.) Served over white jasmine rice.
JPN Curry Dishes
Ramen Bowls
Fire Ramen & Tofu
Spicy, sweet, and creamy red curry coconut milk broth with wheat ramen noodles, deep-fried tofu, deep-fried boiled egg, bean sprouts, and yu choy. Topped with crispy red onions and chopped scallions.
Black Oil Tonkotsu Ramen
Rich savory pork bone broth (mix of tonkotsu and blacked sesame garlic oil) with wheat ramen noodles, braised pork belly, sweet corn, yu choy, sliced wood ear mushrooms, chopped scallions, and ajitama soy sauce egg.
Tom Yum Ramen
Spicy & savory shrimp chili paste broth with wheat ramen noodles, 3 shrimps, yu choy, chopped scallions, and boiled egg.
Thirsty Ramen & BBQ Pork
Dry but saucy brothless ramen noodles with our Char Siu-style honey-glazed BBQ pork, bean sprouts, and yu choy. Topped with our black soy sauce, fried garlic, and chopped scallions.
Thirsty Ramen & Crispy Chicken
Dry but saucy brothless ramen noodles with our crispy deep-fried boneless chicken thigh, bean sprouts, and yu choy. Topped with our black soy sauce, fried garlic, and chopped scallions.
Thirsty Ramen & Sesame Pork Belly
Dry but saucy brothless ramen noodles with our crispy Sesame Pork Belly, bean sprouts, and yu choy. Topped with our black soy sauce, fried garlic, and chopped scallions.
Thirsty Ramen & Spicy Basil Chicken
Dry but saucy brothless ramen noodles topped with spicy stir-fried ground chicken, basil leaves, garlic, onions, and bell peppers. Topped with a crispy sunny egg.
Thirsty Ramen & Crispy Duck
Dry but saucy brothless ramen noodles topped with crispy deep-fried duck slices (with skin on)
Thirsty Ramen & Fried Tofu
Dry but saucy brothless ramen noodles with deep-fried diced tofu, bean sprouts, and yu choy. Topped with our black soy sauce, fried garlic, and chopped scallions.
Side Of White Rice
Side of steamed White Jasmine Rice.
Side Of Udon Noodles
Boiled wheat-based japanese udon noodles. (16oz box)
Side Of Roti
Side of grilled buttery Roti pastries.
Side Of Kimchi
Spicy fermented cabbage (6oz cup)
Side Of Thai Peanut Sauce
Smooth & creamy sauce. Made from ground peanuts, peanut butter, and chili sauce.
Side Of Sweet & Sour Sauce
Sides
Drinks
Red Nostalgia Nectar
Classic Bangkok summer drink with snake fruit/salacca flavored syrup sweet & non-carbonated with a slightly floral flavor.
Thai Iced Tea
Sweet Thai iced tea topped with half & half milk. (Coconut milk substitute is available.)
Thai Iced Coffee
Sweet Thai iced coffee topped with half & half milk. (Coconut milk substitute is available.)
Pink Cherry Phasmid
Shirley Temple-style mocktail drink made from Sprite and red grenadine syrup, topped with maraschino cherries.
Ramune Soda
Ramune Sodas
Soda (12 Oz Cans)
Coconut Juice (Can)
FOCO brand roasted coconut juice from Thailand, sweet & refreshing with coconut bits 11.8oz/340ml can.
Chrysanthemum Tea (Can)
Hot Tea
Unsweetened Iced Tea
Unsweetened Lipton Iced Tea with free refills
Root Beer Float
Scoops of vanilla ice cream with root beer, whipped cream, topped with cocoa powder.