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Kin Khao

Thai Restaurant$$$$

Downtown San Francisco-Union Square, San Francisco

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Kin Khao

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Ranked #5 for chicken wings in San Francisco
Has a stamp of approval from Eater and Serious Eats
"Michelin star restaurant with no frills"(10 Tips)
"Mushroom hor mok and green curry rabbit!! Delicious."(8 Tips)
"The drunken noodles are a must if they're on the menu!"(11 Tips)
"... calamari, beans, and rabbit curry!"(5 Tips)

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EaterMarch 10, 2014
Seekers of authentic Thai flavor will like Kin Khao. Expect housemade curry pastes and chili jam and unusual offerings like the saeng-wah salad, a ceviche-like shrimp dish over ground catfish. Read more
SFGateDecember 4, 2014
It's a block off the main drag (on the back side of the Parc 55 Hotel), but it serves the best Thai food in the Bay Area. The menu is extensive but be sure to try their warm black rice pudding! Read more
Wilson Favre-DelerueAugust 30, 2016
Absolutely deserving of its Michelin 1*. Isaan cuisine with switches for California produce, exceptional flavours all round. The $55/person tasting menu is a steal and demonstrates Chef Pim's finesse.
Noah WeissDecember 18, 2014
Been here 5+ times
The best authentic and ambitious Thai food in SF. It reeks of fish sauce from around the corner in the best way. Standouts: mushroom hor mok (curry terrine) and khao soi (chicken curry noodles).
Matthew KamenMarch 26, 2015
One if the best Thai restaurants I've been to. The Yaowaraj Noodle dish is awesome. And check out the Pretty Hot Wings appetizer.
Eunice WJune 2, 2017
Really authentic Thai flavor, great place in SF downtown. Curry mousse w/mushroom was so tasty, hands down best surprising dish. Green curry rabbit was my second fav 🔥! Oh, and it has 1 Michelin ⭐️
Staff PicksFebruary 25, 2016
Recently given a Michelin star, this joint is not your average Thai restaurant. With some incredible dishes and tongue tingling spices, you won't look at Thai food the same again. Read more
Guillaume R.October 2, 2015
A little difficult to find as the entrance is on the South-East corner of Mason and Ellis. Extremely flavorful and delicious, lots of great beers and bold flavors. The Namprik Long Rua is to die for.
EaterJuly 29, 2016
These wings are large and in charge, and coated with Kin Khao's tangy, spicy sauce. This dish is awash in tamarind, fish sauce and other Thai ingredients, and comes with a hot towel to clean up after. Read more
Jon B.March 6, 2018
Total gem of a restaurant tucked away in the Parc 55 hotel. Awesome Thai food that does not shy away from the spice. I especially loved the pork belly, calamari, beans, and rabbit curry!
Emily LMarch 23, 2018
That pork belly... best I’ve ever had. Everything was delicious, definitely worth the Michelin star they have. Friendly service, good portions and an inventive take on Thai food.
EaterAugust 21, 2014
Look for the Hua Hin Beach (dark rum, coconut cream, stout, lime, kaffir lime, salt) and the Kafe Mao, which complements the more spicy dishes with mezcal, cassis, coffee and cream. Read more
Mike WinstonFebruary 24, 2015
There's lots of bold, authentic Thai flavors to find at Kin Khao. Don't miss the Mushroom Hor Mak Terrine, Pretty Hot Wings, Brussels Sprouts, Pork Belly, or Curry. Read more on WinstonWanders below! Read more
EaterApril 12, 2016
Don't overlook the selection of unparalleled curries — all cooked from spice pastes that are made fresh daily in house. Read more
Jeanne LaddApril 30, 2016
The roasted eggplant appetizer is delicious and don't miss out on the panang veggie curry. The menu is marked for vege dishes and it means true vegetarian, no fish sauce on those dishes 😋
Chris H.December 2, 2017
This place has a Michelin Star yet it's comfy and casual. Memorable dishes include the green rabbit curry and the chicken wings. Definitely get the chicken wings.
Vicki ChauvinJuly 24, 2015
Nam tuk beans are delicious, pad kee Mao with pork-a seasonal dish was so good and yum Kai dos with duck and egg was outstanding. Didn't have room for the black rice pudding. Great quick service
Adam RedstoneMay 23, 2018
Amazing everything! Got vegan salad and drunken noodles. Rice pudding dessert pretty good too - not too sweet for a decadent ending. Sat at the counter and service was top notch. Thanks Kin Khao!
Joshua ChanOctober 18, 2015
Looking for an upscale Thai fusion restaurant with booze? Look no further. Wide selection of wine, beer, and cocktail to go with their wings, ribs, and pork belly. Try the fish if you're more than 2!
J CrowleyJuly 27, 2016
Pad Kee Mao was hyped as their best dish. But IMHO it was more heat than flavor. It's good, but nothing to wake your dead grandma about.
Steven HFebruary 14, 2017
Excellent non-traditional Thai meal with quality ingredients slightly let down by the little things, which add up: Like the $5 Thai iced tea being a glass of ice with a gulp of liquid
NanaSeptember 3, 2016
Omg what a delicious find! Thanks Michelin! Pretty hot wings YAS! Som Tam was as good as what you get in Thailand(yes I've been 🙄) curry noodle soup 😋🌶 get it! Overall 👌🏻food
Diana ArzFebruary 6, 2017
Intense flavors. Authentic, spicy, oily, delicious, not "Americanized" & not customizable. Service wasn't outstanding, had to try to get attention, but overall interesting experience, worth trying🔥.
Matt MayoJuly 10, 2017
The port belly is served in an iron pot with a pig on the handle. The good at this spot is eautiful, spicy, and not to miss if you love Thai food!
Jessica WickhamFebruary 24, 2017
With no fuss or needless frills, it makes incredibly delicious and authentic Thai food. Listen to the staff, they know their stuff & make great recommendations. Be brave & try the Namprik Long Rua.
Nico PitneyAugust 21, 2014
Special, complex flavors in every dish. Loved the duck egg salad and the veggie stir-fried noodles. Squid dish was so unique -- very strong citrus paired with very strong spice. Julep cocktail was ok
SFistJanuary 13, 2015
This Thai spot takes it's curries seriously. The green curry rabbit has the food world in a tizzy. Come for lunch since it seems they've axed their late night hours. Read more
Diana RestrepoMarch 30, 2016
The lunch special is awesome here. You get to try a little bit of everything. Ribs and curry with rabbit meatballs are both exquisite.
Eugene KimJuly 9, 2017
Been here 10+ times
One of my favorite restaurants in sf. Equally good for eating around at the bar, or going family style with a big group. The drunken noodles are a must if they're on the menu!
Lauren MacNovember 4, 2015
Michelin star restaurant with no frills -- for the beans and squid dishes, you must love spicy food! Don't skip the rice throughout the meal. Black cod curry was my favorite.
Jong Hwan KimAugust 2, 2018
Gotta reserve ahead to skip the wait here!!! This place offers real good cocktails and good curry, of course.
PureWowJune 21, 2017
Owner Pim Techamuanvivit goes the authentic route, but if you don’t like spicy, be forewarned. The papaya salad and pretty hot wings are go-tos…and an order of sticky rice. Read more
Garry TanJanuary 6, 2019
The curries are always good. Noodles are also worth it. Beware the spice. They do it up there.
Avneesh KohliOctober 23, 2018
Truly excellent Thai food. Try the mushroom hor mok starter and the butternut squash panang curry!
themanwiththeluggageJanuary 17, 2018
Michelin-starred dining in a casual setting. Outstanding Thai food and very good service. Excellent quality for money. Worth a visit!
RaniaFebruary 6, 2020
Interesting modern twist on Thai. Loved everything we had. Discreet location, unless you’re looking for it you won’t find it.
Scott CallensNovember 15, 2018
Friends & Family menu was delicious. We loved the pork belly, fruit salad, bean and rice lettuce wraps and rabbit
ᴡ SocaDecember 3, 2015
Great green Papaya salad - beware spice-a-phobes, it's pretty hot 🌶🌶 Pork belly to die for, don't forget the sticky rice!
jonathan gettingerMay 28, 2014
Yum Yai salad boasts an array raw, cooked, and tempura-fried vegetables laced with an umami-heavy, sweet-sour-salty dressing made with fish sauce and Pim's grandmother's chili jam.
CITY GRITMay 27, 2015
We love the Pinto Market Lunch Combo! But don't miss the Mushroom Terrine, Wings, or the Papaya Salad!
Ginger SmithOctober 20, 2018
Our table did the sampling menu and everything was amazing, but the highlights were definitely the pork belly and... The green beans!? No, really, they were delightful.
Julian ModestoMay 26, 2019
Been here 5+ times
It's got a Michelin star for a reason. Get the pork belly, any noodle or actually anything. Also, the bartenders know what they're doing
StephanyOctober 1, 2018
Get the v reasonably priced tasting menu and a cocktail or three. The Kem Kon was 👌
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.
Tim MacalinoNovember 27, 2017
A HYPNOTIC dinner!Massaman Nuea( braised beef cheeks in massaman curry, coconut milk, burnt shallots, potatoes).
Hannah GMApril 5, 2016
The massaman and green curries, and the Yaowarat noodles, are excellent. Be sure not to miss the great drinks or the spicy squid appetizer!
Chris EdwardsAugust 7, 2014
Refreshingly modern take on Thai fare. The dry ribs, rabbit green curry and crab noodles were outstanding. Don't go expecting a massive plate of Pad Thai though—it isn't that sort of place.
Hari RaghavanAugust 13, 2016
Totally deserves its Michelin star. Food and cocktails and all around experience - excellent
J CrowleyJuly 27, 2016
Tom Yum cocktail is pure Yum.org. Citrusy and refreshing but not too sweet.
Taylor LeeMay 3, 2018
Everything here is very authentic and delicious. My favorites are the Nam Tok Beans, Caramelized Pork Belly and the Mushroom Hor Mok Terreine!

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