Crying Tiger Salad
Are you looking for a fresh and flavourful salad that will make your taste buds sing? Do you want to try something different from the usual Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Indian, Italian, Mexican, Greek, or Middle Eastern food?
Do you live in or near Mornington, Brighton, Springvale, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia or are you willing to travel from nearby locations like Mount Martha, Mount Eliza, Baxter, Somerville, Tyabb, Moorooduc, Tuerong, Kensington, Travancore, Ascot Vale, Maribynong, Seddon, Elwood, Caulfield South, Benleigh, Hampton, Clayton, Mulgrave, Dingley Village, Noble Park, Dandenong North?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you need to try our Crying Tiger Salad at Le Feu Cuisine, the best Vietnamese-French restaurant in town!
Crying Tiger Salad
What is Crying Tiger Salad?
Crying Tiger Salad is a popular dish from Northern Thailand that features grilled steak served with a spicy and tangy dipping sauce. The name comes from the legend that the steak is so tender and juicy that it makes a tiger cry. Or maybe it’s because the sauce is so hot that it makes a tiger cry. Either way, it’s a delicious dish that will make you happy!
And choice of protein topping:
Pork & Prawn Spring Roll / Crispy Green Prawn / Fried Calamari / Soft Shell Crabs / Wagyu Beef / Tofu / Crispy Pork Belly / Grilled Lemongrass Chicken / Crispy Chicken
What are the main ingredients?
Our Crying Tiger Salad is made with:
Green Salad: A mix of fresh and crunchy lettuce leaves that provide a base for the salad.
Cabbage: Thinly sliced purple and green cabbage that add colour and texture to the salad.
Green Apple: Julienned green apple that adds a sweet and sour crunch to the salad.
Shallot: Finely chopped shallot that adds a mild onion flavour to the salad.
Kumquat Dressing: A homemade dressing made with fresh kumquats, lime juice, fish sauce, sugar and chilli that gives the salad a zesty and refreshing taste.
Grilled Steak: A succulent and tender beef fillet steak that is marinated in soy sauce, oyster sauce and brown sugar and grilled to perfection. You can choose how well done you like your steak.
Dry Chile Dipping Sauce (Jaew): A traditional Thai sauce made with lime juice, fish sauce, onion, sweet chilli sauce, red chilli and toasted rice powder that adds a spicy and smoky flavour to the steak.
And choice of protein topping:
Pork & Prawn Spring Roll / Crispy Green Prawn / Fried Calamari / Soft Shell Crabs / Wagyu Beef / Tofu / Crispy Pork Belly / Grilled Lemongrass Chicken / Crispy Chicken
What are the flavour and aroma?
Our Crying Tiger Salad is a feast for the senses. You will love the:
Flavour: A balance of sweet, sour, salty and spicy flavours that complement each other and create a harmony of taste. The steak is savoury and juicy while the salad is crisp and refreshing. The dressing is tangy and fruity while the sauce is fiery and smoky.
Aroma: A mouthwatering aroma of grilled meat and fresh herbs that will make you hungry. The dressing has a citrusy scent while the sauce has a pungent smell.
What are the dietary restrictions?
Our Crying Tiger Salad is suitable for most dietary preferences and needs. We offer:
Gluten-free option: We use gluten-free soy sauce and oyster sauce for the marinade and gluten-free fish sauce for the dressing and the sauce. We are also accredited by Coeliac Australia.
Low FODMAP option: We use low FODMAP ingredients for the salad such as lettuce, cabbage, green apple and shallot. We also use low FODMAP substitutes for the dressing and the sauce such as maple syrup instead of sugar and green onion tops instead of onion.
Vegan option: We can replace the steak with tofu or tempeh for a plant-based protein source. We can also replace the fish sauce with soy sauce or tamari for a vegan-friendly seasoning.
What are the health benefits?
Our Crying Tiger Salad is not only delicious but also nutritious. It provides:
Protein: The steak is a great source of protein that helps build and repair muscles. It also contains iron that helps transport oxygen in the blood.
Fibre: The salad is rich in fibre that helps regulate digestion and lower cholesterol levels. It also contains antioxidants that help protect cells from damage.
Vitamin C: The dressing and the sauce are high in vitamin C that helps boost immunity and fight infections. It also helps produce collagen that supports skin health.
Calcium: The toasted rice powder in the sauce is a good source of calcium that helps strengthen bones and teeth. It also helps regulate nerve and muscle function.
Capsaicin: The chilli in the dressing and the sauce contains capsaicin that helps stimulate metabolism and burn calories. It also helps reduce inflammation and pain.
Where can you buy or enjoy this dish?
The best place to buy or enjoy this dish is at Le Feu Cuisine, our Vietnamese-French restaurant that offers a fusion of flavours and cultures:
📌 Le Feu Mornington - 10 Blake St, Mornington VIC 3931, Australia
📌 Le Feu Brighton - 296 Bay St, Brighton VIC 3186, Australia
📌 Le Feu Springvale - 215 Springvale Rd, Springvale VIC 3171, Australia
We are:
Open 7 days a week: You can visit us anytime and enjoy our lunch and dinner menus.
Card and cash payment: You can pay with your preferred method of payment, whether it’s credit card, debit card or cash.
Service: You can choose how you want to enjoy our food, whether it’s dine in, takeaway, takeout, delivery or catering. We have a spacious and cozy dining area, a fast and convenient online ordering system, a reliable and friendly delivery service and a professional and flexible catering service.
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Accredited by Coeliac Australia: You can trust that our food is safe and suitable for people with coeliac disease or gluten intolerance. We follow strict standards and procedures to prevent cross-contamination.
Who are the most suitable people to buy and try this dish?
Our Crying Tiger Salad is a dish that anyone can enjoy, but especially:
People who love spicy food: If you like to challenge your taste buds with hot and fiery flavours, then you will love our Crying Tiger Salad. You can also adjust the spiciness level by adding more or less chilli to the dressing and the sauce.
People who want to eat healthy: If you want to eat a balanced and nutritious meal that is low in fat and calories but high in protein and fibre, then you will love our Crying Tiger Salad. You can also choose from our gluten-free, low FODMAP or vegan options to suit your dietary needs.
People who are adventurous: If you want to try something new and different from the usual cuisines, then you will love our Crying Tiger Salad. You will experience a fusion of Vietnamese and French flavours that is unique and delicious.
People who are busy: If you don’t have much time to cook or eat, then you will love our Crying Tiger Salad. You can order online or by phone and get your food delivered to your door or ready for pickup in minutes. You can also enjoy it on the go as it is easy to eat with a fork or chopsticks.
People who are social: If you like to share your food with your friends or family, then you will love our Crying Tiger Salad. You can order a large portion and divide it among your group or order several dishes and mix and match them. You can also enjoy our BYO free corkage service and toast to your
What is the best time and occasion to enjoy and buy this dish?
Our Crying Tiger Salad is a dish that you can enjoy anytime and anywhere, but especially:
On a hot summer day: When the weather is warm and sunny, you will love our Crying Tiger Salad as it is light and refreshing. The salad will cool you down while the steak will satisfy your hunger. The dressing and the sauce will also quench your thirst with their citrusy flavour.
On a cold winter night: When the weather is cold and gloomy, you will love our Crying Tiger Salad as it is spicy and comforting. The steak will warm you up while the salad will provide some crunch. The dressing and the sauce will also heat you up with their fiery flavour.
On a special occasion: When you have something to celebrate or commemorate, you will love our Crying Tiger Salad as it is festive and elegant. The steak will make you feel indulgent while the salad will make you feel healthy. The dressing and the sauce will also add some colour and zest to your plate.
On a casual date: When you want to impress your date or partner, you will love our Crying Tiger Salad as it is romantic and exotic. The steak will show your generosity while the salad will show your sophistication. The dressing and the sauce will also spice up your mood with their piquant flavour.
On a family gathering: When you want to bond with your family or relatives, you will love our Crying Tiger Salad as it is friendly and fun. The steak will please everyone while the salad will please yourself. The dressing and the sauce will also spark some conversation with their tangy flavour.
What sport is this dish most suitable for?
Our Crying Tiger Salad is a dish that can support any sport activity, but especially:
Running: If you like to run for fitness or fun, then you will love our Crying Tiger Salad as it provides energy and hydration. The steak will give you protein for muscle recovery while the salad will give you carbohydrates for fuel. The dressing and the sauce will also replenish your electrolytes and fluids with their lime juice and fish sauce.
Swimming: If you like to swim for exercise or leisure, then you will love our Crying Tiger Salad as it provides lightness and freshness. The steak will give you protein for strength while the salad will give you fibre for digestion. The dressing and the sauce will also refresh your palate and throat with their citrusy and spicy flavour.
Cycling: If you like to cycle for sport or transport, then you will love our Crying Tiger Salad as it provides stamina and balance. The steak will give you protein for endurance while the salad will give you vitamins for immunity. The dressing and the sauce will also regulate your blood pressure and sugar with their fish sauce and sugar.
Tennis: If you like to play tennis for fun or competition, then you will love our Crying Tiger Salad as it provides agility and coordination. The steak will give you protein for speed while the salad will give you antioxidants for recovery. The dressing and the sauce will also stimulate your nerves and muscles with their chilli and toasted rice powder.
Yoga: If you like to practice yoga for wellness or relaxation, then you will love our Crying Tiger Salad as it provides flexibility and harmony. The steak will give you protein for elasticity while the salad will give you minerals for calmness. The dressing and the sauce will also align your chakras and energies with their kumquat and cilantro.
Disclaimer: The content of this article is for reference only and is not a health advice. We are not responsible for the consequences when you apply this information. Actual cooking methods may differ and may not be updated in time. Images are for illustrative purposes only.