Salads in San Jose

Explore the full salads menu at VeLa Brunch&Thai Restaurant in San Jose, CA, available for convenient pickup today.

Something for Everyone at VeLa Brunch&Thai Restaurant

VeLa Brunch&Thai Restaurant in San Jose, CA offers a vibrant salads selection rooted in bold Thai and Lao flavors with fresh, satisfying combinations.

Standout choices include Papaya Salad, Tum Thad (Papaya Salad Platter), Yum Sen Salad, Yum Moo Krob Salad, Nam Khao Tod Salad, and Larb Chicken or Pork Salad.

Come enjoy salads at VeLa Brunch&Thai Restaurant in San Jose, CA — whether you prefer dine-in, pickup, or delivery, ordering is easy and convenient.

Salads to Try

Papaya Salad

$17.60

Green papaya salad with vegetables, peanuts, and chili-lime dressing.

“Had an amazing meal here today! Every dish was flavorful, fresh, and beautiful presented. The papaya salad was perfectly balanced, the boat noodles were rich and authentic, and the tamarind shrimp was a standout. My favorite was the Vela Omelette, soft, fluffy, and absolutely delicious! Great service, cozy atmosphere, and you can tell they really care about the quality of the food. Definitely a place I’ll come back to. Highly recommend!”

Nam Khao Tod Salad

$19.80

Crispy rice and fermented pork meet herbs, peanuts, and lime dressing.

“Vela Thai is one of our favorite Thai restaurants in the South Bay. Their pad see ew is among the best I’ve had in the US, perfectly balanced in flavors. We also enjoy their crispy rice salad (nam khao tod), pork jowl, and whole fried fish with green apple salad. Every dish we’ve tried there has been great, highly recommend.”

Beef Salad

$19.80

Sliced beef with mint, onion, cilantro, roasted rice, and chili-lime dressing.

Larb Chicken or Pork Salad

$18.70

Ground chicken or pork with mint, onions, rice, and chili-lime dressing.

Salad

$4.40

A salad served as a side dish alongside your meal.

Tum Thad (Papaya Salad Platter)

$38.50

Papaya salad platter with shrimp, crispy pork, chicken wing, and noodles.

Yum Moo Krob Salad

$19.80

Crispy pork salad with herbs, onion, and chili-tamarind dressing.

Yum Sen Salad

$20.90

Glass noodles toss with pork, seafood, herbs, and chili-lime dressing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular salads options?

Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.

Nam Khao Tod Salad — This salad combines crispy rice, fermented pork, herbs, peanut, red onion, and refreshing lime dressing.
Beef Salad — This salad combines sliced beef, fresh herbs, roasted rice, and a chili-lime dressing with red and green onion.
Papaya Salad — Green papaya salad combines vegetables, peanuts, and chili-lime dressing; Lao-style preparation and protein additions are optional.
Yum Moo Krob Salad — This salad combines crisp pork with mint, cilantro, green onion, red onion, and a sweet-tart chili-tamarind dressing.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

Yes! We offer both delivery and takeout for salads throughout the San Jose area. Order your salads online for convenient pickup or delivery.

Do you take reservations?

Yes! We accept reservations through OpenTable. You can easily reserve a table online by selecting your preferred date, time, and party size.