Original Sab-E-Lee Menu (Update 2025)
Original Sab-E-Lee, a Thai-Asian fusion restaurant located in San Diego, offers a wide range of menu options catering to various preferences. This family-owned establishment prides itself on exceptional customer service and authentic, savory dishes that keep patrons coming back for more. Customers rave about the flavorful papaya salad, grilled pork neck, and chicken pad thai. The spice levels are customizable, catering to both those who enjoy a mild taste and those seeking a fiery kick. The cozy ambiance, quick service, and friendly staff add to the overall dining experience. Standout dishes include the yellow curry with chicken, Tom Yum soup with shrimp, and Thai fried rice with beef. Original Sab-E-Lee provides a satisfying culinary journey with each visit, making it a go-to spot for Thai cuisine enthusiasts.
Dessert & Beverages
Ice Cream ()
Choices of ice cream: vanilla or coconut
Fried Banana Rolls ()
Fried Banana Rolls With Ice Cream ()
Mango W/ Sticky Rice [Seasonal] ()
Thai Ice Tea ()
Thai Ice Tea W/ Boba ()
Thai Ice Coffee ()
Ice Tea ( )
Hot Tea ()
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Pepsi, Orange Soda ( )
Thai Sausage Fried Rice ()
Stir fried rice w/ northeastern Thai's sausage & egg
Chinese Sausage Fried Rice ()
Stir fried rice w/ Chinese sausage & egg
Crab Fried Rice ()
Stir fried rice w/ crab meat, eggs, onions & green onions
Spicy Salmon Fried Rice ()
Stir Fried w/ Basil, Bell Pepper, Carrots, Onion, and Egg
Thai Fried Rice ()
Stir fried rice w/ eggs, onions & green onions
Spicy Fried Rice ()
Stir fried rice w/ eggs, onions, basil, chili, carrots & bell peppers
Pineapple Fried Rice ()
Stir fried rice w/ pineapple, cashew nut, raisins, onion and curry powder
Steamed White Rice ()
Sticky Rice ()
Steamed Noodle ()
Choice of flat rice noodle, thin rice noodle or glass noodle.
Steam Veggies ()
Peanut Sauce ()
Plum Sauce ()
Sunny Side Up ()
Steamed Tofu ()
Steamed Chicken, Pork Or Beef
Stir Fried Rice
Noodles
Beef Boat Noodles ()
Thin Noodle w/ beef, tripe, meatballs & bean sprouts in beef blood broth
Pork Noodles ()
Thin Noodle w/ pork, bean sprouts - clear broth
Beef Ball Noodles ()
Thin Noodle w/ beef balls & bean sprouts-clear broth
Beef Stew Noodles ()
Thin Noodle w/ beef stew tendon & bean sprouts
Duck Noodles ()
Thin Noodle w/ duck, bean sprouts, in soy sauce broth
Seafood Noodles ()
Thin Noodle w/ Seafood and bean sprouts in clear broth
Wonton & Egg Noodles W/ Duck ()
Egg noodles w/ wonton, duck in soy sauce soup
Kai Kua ()
Flat rice noodle w/ chicken, eggs & bean sprouts served on lettuce
Ground Beef Noodles ()
Flat rice noodle w/ tomato & egg
Crab Noodles ()
Thin rice noodle w/ crab meat & eggs
Pad Thai ()
Thin rice noodle w/ ground peanuts, egg & bean sprouts
Pad-See-Ewe ()
Flat rice noodle w/ soy sauce, Chinese broccoli, and eggs
Drunken Noodles ()
Flat rice noodle w/ basil, onion, bell peppers, fresh chili, and eggs
Pad Woon Sen ()
Glass noodle w/ egg, bell peppers, mushrooms and onions
Chow Mein ()
Chinese egg noodles with mixed vegetables
Lad Nah ()
Flat rice noodle topped w/Chinese broccoli in special gravy
Pa-Nang ()
Mild, Sweet and Savory Curry w/ peas, & carrots
Red Curry ()
Moist garlic and red chili based curry w/ bamboo shoots & eggplant, peas, & carrots
Green Curry ()
Slightly sweet green chili based curry w/ bamboo shoots & eggplant, peas, & carrots
Yellow Curry ()
Rich creamy and mild w/ potatoes, carrots & onions
Nahm Tok ()
Grilled Beef or Pork mixed w/ homemade spicy chili & lime sauce
Pork's Neck Nahm Tok ()
Grilled Pork's neck mixed w/ homemade spicy chili & lime sauce
Larb ()
Steamed ground beef, chicken or pork mixed w/ spicy chili & lime sauce
Larb Tofu ()
Steamed fresh tofu mixed w/ spicy chili & lime sauce
Larb Mock Duck ()
Steamed Mock Duck mixed w/ spicy chili & lime sauce
Larb Woon Sen ()
Steamed glass noodle, ground chicken, ground pork or ground beef mixed w/ spicy chili & lime sauce
Shrimp Larb ()
Steamed fresh shrimp mixed w/spicy chili & lime sauce
Squid Larb ()
Steamed fresh squid mixed w/ spicy chili & lime sauce
Duck Larb ()
Roast duck mixed w/ spicy chili & lime sauce
Spicy Raw Beef / Koy Nua ()
Thin sliced raw beef rib eye mixed w/ garlic, mint, chili & lime sauce
Pork Jerky ()
Deep fried marinated pork w/ sauce on the side
Beef Jerky ()
Deep fried marinated beef w/ sauce on the side
Grilled Pork Neck ()
Grilled marinated pork served w/ spicy lime sauce
Grilled Beef ()
Grilled marinated beef served w/ spicy lime sauce
Spicy Naked Shrimp ()
Fresh raw shrimp topped w/ spicy lime sauce
Fried Fish ()
Whole tilapia w/ chili sauce on the side
Specialty and Curry
Vegetable & Meat
Pad Pak Boong ()
Stir-fried morning glory w/ bean sauce
Thai Omelet ()
Thai style omelet w/ ground pork
Chinese Broccoli ()
Stir- fried American or Chinese broccoli w/ oyster sauce
Mixed Vegetables ()
Stir-fried broccoli, cabbage, mushrooms, carrots, celery, bean sprouts w/ oyster sauce
Pad Khing ()
Stir-fried ginger, mushrooms, bell pepper, onions, & green onions
Garlic & Pepper ()
Stir-fried choice of meat w/ garlic & pepper sauce
Spicy Basil ()
Stir-fried fresh chili, garlic, onion & basil w/ brown sauce
Spicy Eggplant ()
Stir-fried eggplant, fresh basil, pepper, & garlic w/ brown sauce
Cashew Nut ()
Stir-fried cashew nut, onion, carrot, bell pepper, green onion & water chestnut w/ brown sauce
Pad Prik Khing ()
Stir-fried bell pepper & green beans
Sweet & Sour ()
Stir-fried bell pepper, onion, pineapple, tomato & cucumber, w/ sweet "Home-made" sauce
Vegetables Or Tofu
Chicken, Pork, Beef Or Shrimp
Meat Balls, Sausages Or Mock Duck
Squid, Scallop, Mixed Seafood, Crab Meat, Duck, Or Chinese Sausage
Thin Rice Noodle Or Flat Rice Noodle
Chinese Egg Noodles Or Glass Noodle
Lime Wedges
Egg
Beef & Tendon Soup ()
Mix beef tendon, tripe in Thai herbs & spicy broth
Pork Spare Rib Soup ()
Pork ribs in Thai herbs & spicy broth
Wonton Soup ()
Homemade pork wontons, shrimp & veggies in chicken broth
Tofu Soup ()
Tofu, ground pork & mushrooms in clear broth
Egg Drop Soup ()
Celery & beaten eggs in chicken broth
Napa Cabbage Soup ()
Napa cabbage, mushroom & ground pork in clear broth
Tom Yum Soup ()
Choice of meat w/ mushrooms, lemongrass, & lime juice in classic Thai hot & sour broth
Tom Ka Soup ()
Choice of meat mushrooms, lemongrass, & lime juice in traditional coconut broth
Som Tum Thai ( )
Green papaya mixed w/ tomato, dried shrimp, green beans, peanuts, fish sauce, chili, & lime juice
Som Tum Laos ( )
Green papaya mixed w/ tomatoes, green beans, Thai eggplant, fermented fish sauce, chili, & lime juice
Nam Sod Salad ()
Ground pork mixed w/ onion, ginger, peanuts, fresh chili, pork skin & spicy lime juice
Beef Salad ( )
Grilled beef w/ lemongrass, Thai eggplant, fresh chili, green onion & spicy lime juice
Shrimp Salad ()
Fresh shrimp w/ lemongrass, onion, cucumber, special house dressing & spicy lime juice
Squid Salad ()
Fresh steamed squid mixed w/ onions, garlic, fresh chili & lime juice
Yum Woon Sen Salad ()
Steamed glass noodles, ground pork & fresh shrimp mixed w/ fresh chili & spicy lime dressing
Seafood Salad ()
Fresh steamed squid, scallops, shrimp, crab meat & mussels mixed w/onions, garlic, basil, and fresh chili lime juice
Soup and Salad
Appetizers
Crispy Wonton ()
Homemade ground pork wontons wrappers, deep-fried to golden brown
Fried Tofu ()
Golden deep fried fresh Tofu served w/ sweet & sour sauce
Egg Rolls ()
Glass noodles, cabbage, carrots, & mushroom wrapped in egg roll wrappers, deep fried
Fresh Spring Rolls ()
Made Fresh!! Shrimp or tofu, fresh vegetables & glass noodles wrapped in rice paper wrappers
Thai Sausage ()
Northeastern Thai-Isaan Style!! Ground pork mixed w/ Thai herbs & spices, grilled until golden brown
Curry Puff ()
Ground chicken w/ curry powder, sweet potato & onion wrapped in puff pastry sheets
Thai Fish Cakes ()
Fish paste spiced w/ red curry & lime leaves
Garlic Chicken Wings ()
Chicken wings marinated in house garlic & deep-fried until crisp
Fried Pork Rib ()
Pork ribs marinated in house garlic & deep-fried
Golden Shrimp ()
Deep fried fresh shrimp w/ tempura flour, served w/ plum sauce & ranch dressing