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Tod Mun Pla
What Makes Rin's Fish Cakes Different
Tod Mun Pla - Thai fish cakes - are a world apart from anything on a British pub menu. There's no potato, no breadcrumb coating, no flaked fish. The fish is blended into a paste with red curry paste, kaffir lime leaves and finely sliced green beans, shaped into patties and fried until golden with a springy, bouncy texture that's unmistakably Thai.
At Charm Thai Cafe on Copley Road, Rin makes the fish cakes by hand in our kitchen. They're stored frozen and cooked from frozen per order - the right way to ensure consistent quality. Served with sweet chilli dipping sauce mixed in-house from bottled sauce and plum sauce. If you're after authentic Thai food in Doncaster, the fish cakes are a proper way to start.
- Handmade in-house by Rin
- White fish blended with red curry paste and kaffir lime
- Finely sliced green beans throughout
- Stored frozen, cooked from frozen per order
- Served with sweet chilli dipping sauce mixed in-house
- Four fish cakes per starter portion
The Flavour Profile
What Thai Fish Cakes Taste Like
Thai fish cakes are firm, aromatic and lightly spiced. The red curry paste works through the fish rather than sitting on the outside, so every bite carries the same warmth and fragrance. The kaffir lime gives a citrus lift; the green beans add a clean crunch. The sweet chilli dipping sauce balances the spice with sweetness and a gentle tang.
Handmade in Our Kitchen
How They're Made
Rin makes the fish cakes herself. The fish is blended with red curry paste, fish sauce, kaffir lime leaves and finely sliced green beans, shaped into patties, and stored frozen. They go straight from frozen into the fryer per order - no thawing, no compromise on texture.
The Fish Paste
White fish blended smooth with red curry paste, fish sauce and kaffir lime. The paste binds together into a firm, shapeable texture that holds its form when fried.
The Green Beans
Finely sliced green beans folded through the paste before shaping. They stay slightly firm after frying and give the fish cake its characteristic cross-section texture.
Cooked Per Order
Stored frozen and fried from frozen per order. This is the standard method for maintaining consistent quality - and means every portion is cooked fresh when you order it.
Order Starters and Mains Together
Five tables in the restaurant, BYO with no corkage. Or call to order for takeaway and delivery across Doncaster for just £2.
📞 01302 210408The Full Starters Menu
Other Handmade Starters
All starters at Charm Thai Cafe are handmade in-house by Rin. Here's what else is on the menu alongside the fish cakes.
Chicken or Pork Satay
Grilled satay skewers with Rin's homemade peanut sauce. A classic Thai starter - the peanut sauce is made from scratch in our kitchen.
Spring Rolls
Handmade by Rin and stored frozen, fried per order. Crisp wrappers with a well-seasoned filling. A reliable choice to share.
Pork Dumplings
Made in-house and cooked from frozen per order. Soft wrappers, seasoned pork filling, served with dipping sauce.
Moneybags
Crispy golden parcels with a savoury filling - a crowd-pleasing Thai street food starter handmade in our kitchen.
Sesame Prawn Toast
Prawn paste on toast with sesame seeds, fried until golden. A popular choice for prawn lovers at the table.
Pad Kra Pao Bites
Crispy bite-sized kra pao snacks - holy basil and chilli flavours in a starter-friendly form. Good for sharing.
Good to Know
Visiting Charm Thai Cafe
📍 Where We Are
67 Copley Road, Doncaster, DN1 2QP. Two minutes from the Wool Market and close to Frenchgate Shopping Centre. More on what's on in Doncaster if you're making a day of it.
🕐 Opening Hours
Monday 12pm-9pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday-Saturday 12pm-9pm
Sunday Closed
🛵 Delivery Available
We deliver across Doncaster for just £2 - up to 8 miles. Call to order and pay by card over the phone. Collection from 67 Copley Road.
While You're Here
Other Dishes Worth Trying
Thai Satay
Order the satay alongside the fish cakes for a proper spread of starters. Rin's peanut sauce is made from scratch - it's worth having both.
Pad Kra Pao
The most popular main at Charm Thai Cafe. Moo Krob Kra Pao - crispy belly pork with holy basil - is the dish people come back for.
Dark Noodle Soup
Rin's signature dish. Start with the fish cakes, follow with the dark noodle soup - a combination that goes down well every time.
Common Questions
Thai Fish Cake Questions
Find Us
Visit Charm Thai Cafe
Charm Thai Cafe
67 Copley Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 2QP
Thai fish cakes Doncaster - Charm Thai Cafe, 67 Copley Road DN1 2QP. Open Mon, Wed-Sat 12-9pm.