The Buffs Menu
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Fried Rice
Fried rice with onion scallion egg and crab meat on top.
Fried rice mixed with shrimp paste served with shallot mango, egg omelet, chop chili, sweetened roasted pork and crispy fried shrimp on top.
Fried rice with carrot, onion, tomato, scallion and egg.
Fried rice mixed with spicy sour shrimp paste, bell pepper onion, scallion and egg. * *Medium Spicy
Fried rice mixed with sweet and sour tomato sauce, onion, raisin, scallion served with chicken wing, fried egg and salad.
Fried rice with carrot, onion bell pepper, basil leave, chili and egg. * *Medium Spicy
Fried rice with carrot, onion, tomato, pineapple. Cashew nuts and egg.
Side Order
Broccoli, carrot, napa and string bean.
Soft, chewy, and naturally sweet rice that sticks together.
Classic Curry
Coconut milk, onion, potato, carrot, string bean and curry powder. * *100% Vegan Friendly, Medium Spicy
Coconut milk, bell pepper, bamboo, string bean and basil. * *100% Vegan Friendly, Medium Spicy
Coconut milk, pineapple, tomato, bell pepper, cashew and bamboo. * *100% Vegan Friendly, Medium Spicy
Coconut milk, mango, string bean, bell pepper, basil and carrot. * *100% Vegan Friendly, Medium Spicy
Coconut milk, bell pepper, bamboo, eggplant and basil. * *100% Vegan Friendly, Medium Spicy
Coconut milk, onion, potato, peanut and carrot. * *100% Vegan Friendly
Coconut milk, bell pepper and string bean. * *100% Vegan Friendly, Medium Spicy
Thai Bowl Noodle Soup
Chicken broth with duck, Chinese broccoli, bean sprout and rice noodle.
Beef broth with beef sliced,Chinese broccoli and bean sprouts with rice noodle.
Sweet and sour coconut milk soup with mushroom tomato, Chinese broccoli and rice noodle.
Coconut curry in a laksa paste broth. Chinese broccoli eight bean sprouts with rice noodle. * *100% Vegan Friendly, Medium Spicy
Hot and sour shrimp broth with mushroom, Chinese broccoli and bean sprouts. * *Medium Spicy
Vegetable clear broth soup. Chinese broccoli and bean sprouts with rice noodle. * *100 % Vegan Friendly
Coconut yellow curry power soup. Chinese broccoli and bean sprouts with yellow egg noodle. * *Medium Spicy
Dessert
Sliced ripe mango with sweet sticky rice, garnished with sesame seeds and drizzled with coconut milk.
Fried banana with honey
Salad
Crispy roasted duck, lettuce, tomato, scallion, cashew nuts, and shallot in sweet chili tamarind sauce. * *Medium Spicy
Marinated grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, shallot and bean sprout with side of peanut dressing.
Lettuce, scallion, shallot, lime leaf and roasted rice powder in thal spicy dressing. * *Medium Spicy
Lettuce, tomato, shallot, bean sprout and fried tofu with side of peanut dressing. * *100 % Vegan Friendly
Lettuce, scallion, shallot, lime leaf and roasted rice powder in thai spicy dressing. * *Medium Spicy
Fried tofu lettuce, tomato, scallion, cashew nuts. And shallot in sweet chili tamarind sauce. * *Medium Spicy
Grilled salmon with papaya salad on top.
Lettuce, scallion, shallot and tomato in thai spicy dressing. * *Medium Spicy
Green papaya, chili, garlic, carrot, string bean and tomato. * *Medium Spicy
Green papaya, chili, garlic, carrot string bean and tomato. * *100 % Vegan Friendly
Fresh mango, chili, red onion, scallions, cashew nuts, carrots and lettuce tossed in a refreshing lime dressing.
Signature
Served with garlic bread. Thai Salad with peanut on top.
Served with sticky rice, steamed mixed vegetable and thai spicy roasted rice powder sauce.
For two people.
Papaya Salad with chicken wings, pork Nam tok salad and sticky rice.
Coconut milk with kow Sol paste curry, fried egg noodle, chicken drumstick red onion and picked cabbage. * *Medium Spicy
Spaghetti mixed with spicy basil sauce shrimp, mussel squid, bell pepper, onion, pickled rhizome, chili and basil. * *Medium Spicy
Served with grilled bread thai Salad and peanut sauce.
Mango, red onion, tomato and scallion with your choice of fish(Salmon or Swai-White Fish)
Marinated grilled pork neck with sticky rice, steamed mixed vegetables, and Thai spicy roasted rice powder sauce.
Minced chicken with basil sauce, chili, bell pepper, string bean, lime leave and fried eggs on top
Fish
Steamed broccoli, bell pepper, onion.
Choo chee coconut curry sauce and steamed broccoli. * *Medium Spicy
Mango, red onion, tomato, scallion.
Onion, bell pepper, carrot string bean. * *Medium Spicy
Steamed broccoli, bell pepper, onion.
Soup
Coconut milk soup, onion mushroom and tomato.
Spicy sweet and sour shrimp paste broth with onion, mushroom and tomato. * *Medium Spicy
Vegetarian broth with Napa, carrot, broccoli and onion.
Appetizer
Stir fried calamari with salt and pepper.
Spinach carrot, cabbage, corn, water chestnuts, vermicelli and soy bean. * *100 % vegan friendly
Fresh vegetable rolls and 3 pieces of shrimp wrapped in a soft rice paper served with hoisin and crushed peanut.
Crispy chicken wings topped with crispy thai herb. Served with sweet chili sauce.
Grilled sticky rice dipped in egg.
Fried marinated shrimp wrapped with spring roll skin with sweet plum sauce.
Potato fries served with Thai Sweet chili sauce
* *100 % Vegan Friendly
Fried beef balls with spicy sweet sauce.
Minced chicken with cashew nuts, carrot, celery & curry powder serve with lettuce.
Pan-fried chive cake served with sweet soy sauce. * *100 % Vegan Friendly
Marinated grilled chicken on skewers with served with sweet cucumber relish and peanut sauce.
Fried tofu served with crushed peanut and sweet chili sauce. * *100 % Vegan Friendly
Ground pork, water chestnuts and mushrooms.
Puff pastry stuffed with minced chicken, potatoes and curry powder served with sweet cucumber relish.
Fried vegetable rolls (cabbage, carrot, celery and glass noodle) with sweet served with sweet chili sauce sauce.
Crispy roasted duck, carrot, cucumber and celery wrapped in roti bread and served with sweet black sauce.
Roti bread with a side of coconut Chicken -OR- Vegetable Curry. *100 % Vegan Friendly, Medium Spicy
Fried crab stick and cream cheese wrapped in wonton skin.
Fresh vegetable roils, basil and tofu wrapped in a soft rice paper served with hoisin and crushed peanut. * *Vegan Friendly
Fresh vegetable roils, basil and tofu wrapped in a soft rice paper served with hoisin and crushed peanut. * *Vegan Friendly
Steamed fish ball with fish roe filling served with sweet chili sauce.
Fresh vegetable rolls and shrimp wrapped in a soft rice paper served with hoisin and crushed peanut.
Beverage
16 oz
Sala Cider soda flavor (16oz)
Coke, Dlet Coke, Seltzer, Sprite Ginger Ale
A refreshing blend of milk and sweet syrup, Sala Cider pink beverage.
Extras
Napa, carrot and broccoli.
Classic Entrée
Onion, bell pepper and mango.
Sauteed pineapple, tomato, cucumber, onion, bell pepper and scallion in sweet and sour sauce.
Zesty tamarind chili sauce with steamed broccoli and lettuce.
Carrot, onion cashew nuts, bell pepper in sweet chili paste sauce.
Mixed vegetable (string bean, carrot, broccoli and Napa) in peanut sauce.
Sautéed garlic in brown sauce, with broccoli and carrot.
Bell pepper, string bean and bamboo. * *Medium Spicy
Sauteed ginger, onion, mushroom scallion in brown sauce.
Crispy chicken with sweet chili sauce and lettuce.
Sautéed in garlic and carrot, onion, broccoli and Napa.
Carrot, onion, bell pepper, string bean and basil leaves in spicy basil sauce. * *Medium Spicy
Noodles
Thin rice noodle, bean sprout, scallion, peanuts and egg.
Rice noodle, bean prouts, scallion, peanuts. Tom yum paste and egg. * *Medium Spicy
Flat rice noodles in gravy soup with Chinese broccoli and mushroom.
Flat rice noodle, broccoli, Chinese broccoli, sweet soy sauce and egg.
Flat rice noodle, carrot, onion, bell pepper, basil leaves, chili and egg. * *Medium Spicy
Classic Stir-Fry
Sauteed ginger, onion, mushroom scallion in brown sauce.
Carrot, onion cashew nuts, bell pepper in sweet chili paste sauce.
Crispy chicken with sweet chili sauce and lettuce.
Onion, bell pepper and mango.
Bell pepper, string bean and bamboo. * *Medium Spicy
Carrot, onion, bell pepper, string bean and basil leaves in spicy basil sauce. * *Medium Spicy
Sautéed garlic in brown sauce, with broccoli and carrot.
Mixed vegetable (string bean, carrot, broccoli and Napa) in peanut sauce.
Zesty tamarind chili sauce with steamed broccoli and lettuce.
Sautéed in garlic and carrot, onion, broccoli and Napa.
Sauteed pineapple, tomato, cucumber, onion, bell pepper and scallion in sweet and sour sauce.
From a reviewer’s perspective, the menu at The Buffs, located at 13-13 40th Ave, Astoria, NY 11101, feels like a well-curated summary of Thai comfort food with enough variety to satisfy both newcomers and seasoned fans of the cuisine. The fried rice selection alone is impressive, ranging from the familiar Thai Fried Rice and Tom Yum Fried Rice to more distinctive options like Crab Meat Fried Rice, Khao Kluk Kapi, and International Fried Rice, each highlighting different layers of aroma and seasoning. Curries are another strong point, with classics such as Red Curry, Green Curry, and Yellow Curry, balanced by fruit-forward twists like Pineapple Thai Curry and Thai Mango Curry. For noodle lovers, staples like Pad Thai, Pad Z Ew, Drunken Noodle, and Lard Nah sit comfortably alongside bolder bowls of Tom Yum Noodle Soup, Duck Noodle Soup, Beef Noodle Soup, Tom Kha Noodle (Coconut White Soup), and Asian Delight Laksa. The menu also shines through its appetizers and salads, where Calamari In The Garden, Thai Herbed Wing, Crispy Rice On Stick, Duck Salad, Chicken Larb Salad, and Nam Tok Salad add texture and freshness to the overall experience. Signature dishes such as Kow Soi, Kor Moo Yang (Marinated Grilled Pork Neck), Neur Yang (Marinated Grilled Beef), Esan Combo, Shrimp Bucket Or Seafood Bucket, and The Buffs Surprised Dishes give the restaurant a clear identity, while fish entrées like Pla Rad Prik (Sweet Chili) Sauce, Fish Choo Chee (Curry) Sauce, Mango Thai Fish Sauce, Basil Sauce, and Teriyaki Sauce round out the savory offerings. Even desserts and beverages feel thoughtfully chosen, from Mango With Sweet Sticky Rice, Coconut Thai Pudding (Ka-Nom-Toy), and Fried Banana to refreshing drinks like Thai Ice Tea, Thai Ice Coffee, and Mango Thai Tea. Overall, the menu reads as a confident and satisfying conclusion to a diverse Thai dining journey-one that emphasizes balance, tradition, and comforting flavors in every category.