Melody Thai Cuisine
KJ Picks
Karaoke Night Menu
Exclusive Wednesday night specials designed just for our karaoke crowd – enjoy discounted appetizers and Karaoke Night Only menu items while you sing the night away.
Melody's Thai Barbecued Chicken Skewers
Smoky, tender chicken thighs glazed in a sweet and spicy Thai chili peanut sauce over plain rice make this the perfect karaoke night dish, flavorful, easy to eat, and satisfying without slowing you down between songs.
Review:
Two skewers of grilled chicken thighs arrive lacquered in a Thai red chili and peanut glaze, served over a simple bed of plain white rice. The chicken is tender and smoky, each piece carrying that slight char that proves it actually saw the flame. The sauce is rich and nutty, leaning sweet but still balanced by a mild chili warmth.
A side of red curry, turmeric, and peanut dipping sauce lets you tailor the heat — mild, medium, or hot — and adds an earthy depth that pairs beautifully with the charred meat. The garnish of crisp purple cabbage and carved carrot isn’t just for show; it adds a fresh crunch and color contrast that makes the plate pop.
Orange Shrimp
Crispy shrimp tossed in bright orange glaze. Crunch holds up, sauce is balanced, and it pairs perfectly with jasmine rice.
Review:
I sampled Melody’s Orange Shrimp, and it’s every bit as good as it looks. The shrimp are tempura-fried to a golden crisp and served with steamed white rice, fresh vegetables, and a bright orange sauce made with real orange juice for clean citrus flavor instead of heavy bottled sweetness.
Each bite balances crisp shrimp, light batter, and a tangy-sweet glaze that doesn’t overwhelm. Finished with green onion and sesame, the plate pops.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Bright, crisp, and fresh – proof orange sauce can be light and flavorful.
Melody's Nam Khao (Crispy Rice Salad - Chicken)
Review:
This dish hits every note right from the first bite. Toasted rice brings a deep crunch, while the ground chicken, fresh cilantro, and sharp red onion carry bright, clean flavors. The lemon-lime dressing ties it all together, lifted by a whisper of fresh ginger and a subtle kick from dried Thai chili that builds gently with each bite.
The peanuts add warmth and texture, and wrapping it in crisp romaine makes the whole thing interactive and refreshing. It’s light enough to keep you singing but bold enough to stand out from the usual fare.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Fresh, fiery, and balanced. A flavor-layered standout that earns its encore.
Stewed Chicken Noodle Soup
When the rain is falling and the stage lights are dim, this bowl is pure comfort. Tender slices of chicken breast and leg float in a dark, slow-simmered broth that’s deep and soothing. Bean sprouts, cilantro, and green onions add brightness, while bits of fried garlic give every spoonful a soft crunch and roasted aroma.
The broth carries a natural sweetness from the chicken, rounded by earthy herbs and that familiar Thai warmth. It’s generous, balanced, and made for those moments when you want to wrap your hands around something that feels like home.
Barbecued Pork Ribs
There’s a certain quiet confidence on this plate — a minimalist Thai interpretation of a Western classic. Four glistening ribs, lacquered in a sticky, molasses-dark barbecue glaze, rest on a crisp bed of shredded cabbage. The sauce has a smoky sweetness with a subtle soy depth, giving it that “just one more bite” pull. The scallions add freshness and the carved carrot flower is a small but thoughtful aesthetic nod — the kind of detail that shows someone in the kitchen still cares about presentation.
The jasmine rice does its job as a clean, neutral companion, and the dipping sauce — a tangy, peppery Cameroonian-style blend — gives the dish an international accent that feels both playful and unexpected. The ribs themselves? Tender enough to satisfy, but with just enough resistance to remind you these weren’t slow-cooked to oblivion.
Where it loses a point: the glaze is messy. Great for a dinner plate, not so great when you’re halfway through a karaoke set and your mic hand’s sticky. A side towel or wet wipe wouldn’t hurt.