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Kin Khao

Kin Khao

Thai Restaurant$$$$
Downtown San Francisco-Union Square, San Francisco
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    Lauren M.
    "Michelin star restaurant with no frills"(10 Tips)
    Cécile
    "Mushroom hor mok and green curry rabbit!! Delicious."(8 Tips)
    Eugene K.
    "The drunken noodles are a must if they're on the menu!"(11 Tips)
    Jon B.
    "... calamari, beans, and rabbit curry!"(5 Tips)
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  • Hans N.
    Hans NelsenApril 6, 2014
    This place is awesome. I have been looking for great Thai food in the city for the last 5 years. This is the best so far. Limited, perfect menu.
  • heidi h.
    heidi harmanJuly 21, 2015
    This is an Asian restaurant extra ordinaire worth an extra visit for the well prepared tastes and swedish furniture. Theres so much love here.
  • Stephany
    StephanyOctober 1, 2018
    Get the v reasonably priced tasting menu and a cocktail or three. The Kem Kon was 👌
  • Hari R.heart icon on user image
    Hari RaghavanAugust 13, 2016
    Totally deserves its Michelin star. Food and cocktails and all around experience - excellent
  • Karenheart icon on user image
    KarenJanuary 14, 2023
    The caramelized pork belly was the definition of "melts in your mouth". Highly recommend the brussels sprouts, too.
  • Mikuláš Š.heart icon on user image
    Mikuláš ŠkorpilJuly 3, 2018
    The food was intermediate and the servers couldn't properly speak english. Overall the place was clean and nice. I can recommend the Crispy Chicken Sandwich.
  • Tanusree M.heart icon on user image
    Tanusree MunshiJanuary 5, 2020
    Get the mushroom terrine!! So good. You can also ask for extra crackers
  • ivy♥heart icon on user image
    ivy♥January 7, 2015
    As a Thai, it's my duty to tell you all that our cuisine is customized to diners' palette. So when they refused to make chili paste (Nam Prik) the way I asked for (really spicy), I knew it's not legit
  • JoAnne K.heart icon on user image
    JoAnne KaoDecember 11, 2014
    Pork belly! Delicious beef soup and braised beef. Everything's good. Go hungry.
  • LL J.heart icon on user image
    LL JordanAugust 30, 2016
    love this place. get here early lines get long. great service and spicy spicy dishes. not for the weak
  • Julian M.heart icon on user image
    Julian ModestoJune 5, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    The caramelized pork belly w/ sticky rice is a must. Throw in the salted duck egg if it calls to you
  • Graham S.heart icon on user image
    Graham SiegelApril 11, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Every dish was fantastic. Wings and noodles were two standouts, but I can't wait to return and try the rest of the menu.
  • J Crowleyheart icon on user image
    J CrowleyJuly 27, 2016
    Tom Yum cocktail is pure Yum.org. Citrusy and refreshing but not too sweet.
  • Karishma S.
    Karishma ShahApril 5, 2014
    Loved the thai julep and salad. Mushroom starter was the best.
  • Elliott P.
    Elliott PoppelAugust 15, 2014
    Pad kee mao (spicy stir-fried "drunken noodles" with pork); green curry with rabbit; grilled Northern Thai sausage
  • Jackie L.heart icon on user image
    Jackie LeeFebruary 23, 2018
    You might be able to get the dessert during lunch hours (black sticky rice), ask your server! :)
  • Jinnie L.
    Jinnie LMarch 8, 2015
    Their hot wings n pork belly r so delicious~ friendly staff n yummy authentic Thai food :)
  • Shirley L.
    Shirley LiuDecember 29, 2014
    Def try the pork belly! The mushroom hor mok was fine but not deserving of all the hoopla. The Kao soi gai was decent but make sure you're ok with more fried noodles than soup noodles...
  • Jacy L.heart icon on user image
    Jacy LiApril 11, 2017
    The food made us so happy. Order the mushroom dip!
  • Jaya P.
    Jaya PunethaJune 7, 2016
    Penang curry was spicy and delicious, pair with sticky rice!
  • Sydney M.heart icon on user image
    Sydney MApril 8, 2019
    Must get the Butterfly Collins blue and refreshing cocktail and pork belly with sticky rice. Yum
  • Kseniya M.heart icon on user image
    Kseniya MakarovaJanuary 8, 2016
    The wings have a crazy unique flavor combo, all the food is bomb, cocktails are intriguing
  • O L.heart icon on user image
    O LMarch 6, 2023
    Great feast. Very spicy. The service is also excellent. Wings are a must
  • AmateurConciergeheart icon on user image
    AmateurConciergeAugust 7, 2023
    Strange location in a conf style hotel, but some great Thai food
  • Frances J.
    Frances JamesDecember 1, 2014
    Really good upscale Thai - with great cocktails. Try the Mushroom Hor Mok Terrine
  • Agatha Y.
    Agatha YuNovember 11, 2014
    Inside the hotel. Probably more efficient to enter via the backstreet. Nice food but not mindblowing
  • Josh C.heart icon on user image
    Josh ChuaMay 13, 2016
    Get everything the menu dares you to. Ribs and laab kua are great but skip the wings—way too sweet.
  • jcIIheart icon on user image
    jcIISeptember 29, 2022
    Everything. If you're not into very spicy food definitely ask your server for guidance.
  • Charles L.heart icon on user image
    Charles Lee-thorpMay 16, 2017
    Chicken wings. No they are not like other chicken wings you have had at Asian restaurants. These will blow your tongue out of your face.
  • Kait G.
    Kait GaissMay 13, 2016
    By far the best Thai place in the city and Larry's roommate is a sous chef there.
  • Annie P.heart icon on user image
    Annie ParkSeptember 17, 2016
    Unique cocktails to match the delicious food, sit at the bar for excellent service
  • Daniel M.heart icon on user image
    Daniel MarkhamJune 29, 2017
    Admittedly, the rabbit curry is nearly all I've had … or at least all I remember. But oh my, is it ever worth remembering!
  • David A.heart icon on user image
    David AndersonJune 10, 2019
    Can’t go wrong, fantastic place. Chicken with noodles in curry was amazing!
  • David S.heart icon on user image
    David SmithFebruary 16, 2018
    I had the chicken sandwich. Don’t expect traditional Thai dishes. More new cuisine with Thai flavors...
  • Meiki
    MeikiMarch 16, 2014
    Amazingly delicious!! Super sweet staff!!!!! Will be back from NYC!
  • Michael K.heart icon on user image
    Michael KjærsgaardJanuary 16, 2019
    Great service and the best thaifood I have ever had! Nice size and very fresh.
  • Steve S.
    Steve SaundersDecember 17, 2015
    Not your typical Thai food. Delicious and unusual. I love the pork belly.
  • Allison B.
    Allison BanksMarch 14, 2014
    Amazing. Great drinks from Trick Dog crew. Incredible innovative Thai food. Go.
  • Frederic J.heart icon on user image
    Frederic JaeckelJanuary 18, 2018
    the thai tea icecream is to die for.
  • Natalia F.heart icon on user image
    Natalia FigueroaJuly 26, 2018
    Came for birthday dinner with family style pre-fix! That’s the way to do it. Squid and pork belly 🙌🏽
  • Jussi H.heart icon on user image
    Jussi HäyhäNovember 4, 2015
    The vegeterian option is the vegetable panang. It's very spicy and delicious!
  • Ari S.heart icon on user image
    Ari SigalJanuary 30, 2018
    Incredible mousse, laab Kia, and cocktails
  • tablehopper
    tablehopperAugust 3, 2014
    The fried duck egg "salad"' is a great place to start. Chili jam, yes!
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsMarch 5, 2014
    Promising Thai restaurant from Pim Techamuanvivit of the food blog Chez Pim and Chef Michael Gaines (formerly of Manresa).
  • JoAnne K.heart icon on user image
    JoAnne KaoDecember 6, 2014
    My new fav spot! Everything's good. Pork belly!
  • Melissa Y.heart icon on user image
    Melissa YuJuly 13, 2018
    The damn chicken wings. Get them. And the mezcal cocktail.
  • Kevin d.heart icon on user image
    Kevin de WitJune 4, 2014
    Good seasoned spicy food, fast and good service, nice ambiance and friendly people.
  • Ashley R.
    Ashley RoseJuly 14, 2018
    SF Mag Best in the Bay ‘18: khao mun gai
  • Khoa M.
    Khoa MaSeptember 26, 2014
    Spicy wings and the pork bowl is maj!
  • Melon L.heart icon on user image
    Melon LSeptember 28, 2015
    Cocktails to die for. Other hits: drunken noodles, caramelized pork belly.
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