Bhan Mae Vane Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Bhan Mae Vane, a culinary gem specializing in Laotian and Thai cuisine, located at 1511 Webster St, Alameda, CA. This women-owned eatery seamlessly blends tradition with a trendy atmosphere, offering a diverse menu that tantalizes the taste buds.
Start your experience with delectable appetizers like the Fried Tofu paired with a rich Thai peanut sauce or the zesty Tod Mun Pla, spiced fish cakes bursting with flavor. The salads are a highlight, featuring the vibrant Lao Style Papaya Salad and the hearty Laab Gai Salad, both crafted with fresh ingredients that celebrate authenticity. For those craving warmth, the Tom Yum Soup offers a comforting spicy kick that warms the soul.
Bhan Mae Vane caters to all with its casual setup, outdoor seating, and varied options for families, groups, and takeout. Experience Laotian and Thai culinary artistry in a welcoming space.
Appetizers
Fried Tofu (12)
Served with Thai peanut sauce.
Egg Rolls (5)
Served with our sweet chili sauce, veggie or pork.
Tod Mun Pla (Spiced Fish Cakes) (4)
Fried fish cakes mixed with herbs and spices served with our sweet chili cucumber sauce.
Shrimp in a Blanket (8)
Fried seasoned shrimps wrapped in eggroll wrapper served with sweet chili sauce.
Appetizer Sampler
4 shrimp in a blanket, 3 egg rolls and 8 fried tofu.
Chicken Satay (5)
Grilled chicken skewers served with cucumber sauce and peanut sauce
Lao Style Papaya Salad
Hand shredded green papaya mixed with fresh chilis, tomatoes, lime juice, shrimp paste and anchovy dressing.
Thai Style Papaya Salad
Hand shredded green papaya mixed with fresh chilis, tomatoes, lime juice and fish sauce dressing.
Laab Gai Salad (Lao Chicken Salad)
Minced chicken and gizzards mixed with toasted rice powder, fresh herbs and lime dressing.
Lao Style Laab Seen Salad (Lao Beef Salad)
Sliced beef and tripe mixed with toasted rice powder, fresh herbs and lime dressing.
Yum Talay Salad
Fresh shrimp and calamari mixed with fresh herbs and tossed with our chili lime sauce.
Salads
Soup
Tom Yum Soup
Spicy and sour soup with fresh mushrooms and herbs.
Tom Kha Soup
Coconut soup with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves and fresh mushrooms.
BMV Ultimate Papaya Platter
Served with papaya salad, pork rinds, noodles, cabbage and steamed or sticky rice. Choices of 3 Proteins.
Papaya Platter
Specialty Dishes
12 Sakoo
Steamed savory tapioca balls stuffed with ground pork, peanuts, sweet radishes and shallots served with lettuce, fried chili peppers and fresh herbs.
Nam Khao (Crispy Rice Salad)
Crispy rice ball salad tossed with preserved pork sausage, peanuts and fresh herbs served with fried chili peppers and greens.
Aou Nuer
Stewed beef with lemongrass, fresh herbs and vegetables.
Mok Gai
Steamed chicken with herbs in banana leaves served with steamed vegetables and lao tomato sauce.
Mok Pla
Steamed fillet of fish with herbs in banana leaves served with steamed vegetables and lao tomato sauce.
Fried Clear Rice Roll Wraps
Our signature egg roll filling wrapped in rice paper, served with our sweet chilli sauce, lettuce and herbs.
Phatty Special Combo
Shrimp garlic noodles, pork belly and angel wings
Lao Spring Rolls (3)
Grilled beef, shrimp or fried tofu wrapped in rice paper with fresh herbs and lettuce served with pineapple anchovy sauce and sweet chili sauce.
Seen Lod (Lao Beef Jerky)
Beef jerky served with lao tomato sauce and steam veggies.
Sai Oua (Lao Sausage)
Pork sausage with herbs served with lao tomato sauce and pickled mustard greens.
Crispy Pork Belly
Fried pork belly served with chili lime sauce and pickled mustard greens.
BBQ Pork Ribs
Grilled lemongrass marinated pork spareribs served with chili lime sauce and pickled mustard greens.
BBQ Chicken
Grilled marinated chicken served with chili lime sauce and pickled mustard greens.
BBQ Beef Short Ribs
Sliced Beef Short ribs marinated with our special sauce and grilled. Served with our spicy chili lime sauce.
Fried Wings (8)
Lightly battered and seasoned crispy fried wings.
Angel Wings (8)
Lightly battered crispy fried wings tossed with our special sweet chili sauce.
Spicy Wings (8)
Lightly battered crispy fried wings tossed with a savory and spicy chili sauce.
Combo Wings Platter
Fried Wings (7)Angel Wings (7)Spicy Wings (7)
Meats
Entrees
Param Pak
Steamed vegetables with peanut sauce.
Pad Ka Pow
Wok fried with your choice of protein in chili garlic oil, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms and basil.
Pad Mak Kuer
Wok fried purple eggplant and tofu in chili garlic oil, onions, bell peppers and basil.
Pad Ped Nor Mai
Wok fried with your choice of protein in chili garlic oil, bamboo shoots, onions, bell peppers and basil.
Pad Cashew Nut
Wok fried with choice of protein in chili garlic oil, cashew nut, baby corn, carrots, bell peppers, onions, green onions and dried chili pepper
Pad Tua
Wok fried string beans with garlic, onions and basil
Pla Ka Pow
Fillet of fish sauteed with chili, garlic oil, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms and basil.
Khao Pad (Fried Rice)
Classic fried rice with egg, tomatoes and onions.
Crab Khao Pad
Wok fried rice with crab, eggs, tomatoes and onions.
Garlic Noodles
Wok fried egg noodles with garlic and butter. No meat.
Pad Thai
Wok fried thin rice noodles with tamarind sauce, tofu, eggs and bean sprouts.
Pad Kee Mao
Wok fried flat wide rice noodles with spicy basil sauce, onions, broccoli, bell peppers and fresh basil.
Pad Se Ew
Wok fried flat wide rice noodles with black soy sauce, broccoli and eggs.
Rad Na
Wok fried flat wide rice noodles with broccoli in black soybean gravy sauce.
Pineapple Khao Pad
Wok fried rice with cashew nut, pineapples, raisins, eggs, tomatoes and onions
Fried Rice and Noodles
Noodle Soup
Khao Piek Soup
Fresh handmade noodles with chicken in savory chicken broth.
Khao Soy Soup
Fermented spicy bean paste cooked with ground pork and fresh tomatoes served with flat wide rice noodles, fresh beef and meatballs.
Khao Poon Gai Soup
Lao curry chicken vermicelli noodle soup.
Pho E-Lao Soup
Lao style beef rice noodle soup with sliced beef and meatballs. Beef tripe optional.
Geng Dang (Red Curry)
Red curry. Coconut milk red curry simmered with onions, bamboo shoots, bell peppers and basil.
Geng Ka Ree (Yellow Curry)
Yellow curry. Coconut milk yellow curry simmered with onions, potatoes and carrots.
Geng Kiew Wan (Green Curry)
Green curry. Coconut milk green curry simmered with onions, bell peppers, string beans, bamboo and basil.
Pumpkin Curry
Pumpkin simmered in coconut milk red curry with onions, bell peppers and basil.
Curries
Sides
Steamed Rice
Brown Rice
Sticky Rice
Pickled Mustard Greens
Lao Tomato Sauce
Pork Rinds (Bag)
Peanut sauce
Cucumber sauce
Sticky Rice with Mango
Sticky rice with sweet coconut milk topped with mangoes.
Purple Rice with Egg Custard
Purple rice with sweet coconut milk topped with our special egg custard.
Dessert
Drinks
Thai Iced Tea
Thai Iced Coffee
Thai Iced Green Tea
Hibiscus Iced Tea
"Phatty" Combo
Combo plate with shrimp garlic noodles, 4 fried wings, and one small side of crispy pork belly (no substitutions).