I recently went to Khao Kang for dinner with a friend and we shared the thai papaya salad, shrimp pad thai, and spicy basil pork. I had heard that the food can be quite spicy here so we went for medium spice. Everything was super yummy and I loved the basil pork which was full of flavor. The papaya salad (which comes with sticky rice) and shrimp pad thai was great as well. I love papaya salad and the portion here could absolutely be an entree with the sticky rice which is an added plus. Will definitely come back! Don't be fooled by the unassuming strip mall location, it's a great option for Thai food! read more

Khao Kang Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Met up a friend for lunch and we were both craving Thai. It wasn't so busy with seating outdoors. We got seated promptly and the first thing we noticed was all the many options. This is described as Thai street food but was missing some stander items like sai oua and Nam kow. 3/5 Fish cakes - pretty standard and good 4/5 Pad sa ew - got this with shrimp and needed some more spicy so we asked for the sauce tray. Very tasty with shrimp/octopus/mussles/scallops 1/5 Crispy pork with Chinese broccoli - the waiter talked me out of the lunch and got the bigger sharing portion. A let down. The pork wasn't crispy but was burnt and soooooo many veggies. Was not good. Not sure that I would recommend but it was nice to try. read more

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There's plenty of seating at this place, so there's no need to worry about a wait. I got a normal curry while my partner got the fish shown in the picture (forgot the name). The food was very delicious. It was so flavorful, and the fish especially impressed me. I highly recommend trying this dish. The only con is that this place is quite pricey. read more

Khao Kang Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Mountain View, California

I started with the Larb Salad, which was *really* good. Highly recommended. Also ordered the Pad Ka Pow with a side of rice, which was also good. I ordered both medium spice which was about the right amount for me - just spicy enough that I don't overeat! Service was attentive and refilled our water frequently. read more

Food Fish curry 5/5 Papaya salad 4/5 Panang curry shrimp 4/5 Service was pretty good. Restaurant is small with some outdoor seating. read more

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Worst experience at a Thai restaurant. The service is SLOW and uncaring. The food took ages to come out of the kitchen and was way too sweet. Why do they add so much sugar to everything? Although all of us ordered together only half our party received their order and they already finished eating by the ( way too long) time the other half of us received our food. Never again read more

My boyfriend and I came on a Friday night. It was pretty busy but we were seated right away. We started off with the fried calamari and crab rangoons. I loved how crispy the batter was on the calamari but it was still tender on the inside. Crab rangoons are always good so this was definitely a hit. I thought the Thai tea had too much condensed milk so it was on the sweeter side but my boyfriend didn't mind it. I ordered green curry with chicken and mild spice. This was honestly wayyy spicier than I was expecting. If you're not good with spice (like myself), take note!! Be prepared and maybe ask for no spice. The flavor of the curry itself though was so good. I just had to drink lots of water between bites. My boyfriend ordered the pad see ew and he loved it. The food portions are big enough to share in my opinion. Overall I would def keep this place in my rotation when I'm craving Thai food. read more

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Came here with a group of 6 on a tuesday night, and the restaurant was very close to capacity! We each decided to order our own noodle or rice dish, and i got the classic pad thai. Overall, the food wasn't too bad. You can clearly taste that the pad thai sauce was made with the traditional ingredients of fish sauce, palm sugar and tamarind. The whole dish wasn't super special, but it is a good version of pad thai. read more

Khao Kang Thai Kitchen - Pad thai - Thai Near Me - Mountain View, California

Kao moo krob is a must try if you are okay with spicy food. The combination plate is good, just don't forget the sauce:p read more

Khao Kang Thai Kitchen - Khao Moo Krob MooDang (Red BBQ Pork Crispy Pork over rice) - Thai Near Me - Mountain View, California

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My friend and I stopped by for dinner on a Wednesday night and we were surprised at how packed it was in the restaurant! We were seated immediately and ordered the Pad See Ew with chicken and green curry. Both were delicious and portion sizes were huge! We were able to bring home leftovers. We also ordered mango sticky rice as dessert - it was perfectly made and the mango was so fresh! The -1 star comes from the service when paying - when we were paying on the iPad at the end of our meal, the waitress wouldn't let go of the iPad for us to select tip. She then tried to select a tip option for us. We didn't appreciate that and would've preferred if she set the iPad down or handed it to us to finish payment, instead of gripping onto it. Other than that, the meal was great and the food was delicious! read more

While food is good, I really dislike the staff standing next to you when you pay on their iPad and they don't show you the cost breakdown before you tap your credit card. It will be best for the staff to step again when people are inputting tips and signature. read more

This is the second time I have been to this restaurant and my experience has been ok. The portion size is pretty standard for the price ($22-24) but unfortunately I cannot say the same about the taste. I got panang curry the consistency was thinner than I would expect. The taste was standard but the flavors were very light and nothing stood out. The curry also had tofu and veggies in it, it felt like the tofu was just added as an after thought I could taste the fresh out the packet taste, the flavors weren't really absorbed in the tofu or the veggies. The carrots and baby corn were good but some of the eggplants were too seedy and not good quality. The place was cutely decorated and the busy environment really brings out the charm of it. The service was good, waiters were patient and were helpful in answering the questions we had. read more

Khao Kang Thai Kitchen - Panama curry with jasmine rice - Thai Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Delicious food and quick service for a weekday lunch. Professional staff , clean & a nice ambience

Now living nearby, finally had the chance to try this spot but we ordered takeout for dinner. We ordered the following: - Thai samosas: surprisingly good, the dough reminded me of an empanada but less dense & flavors were good - fried spring rolls: light & crispy, all veggies but still good & I liked the dipping sauce - sausage, esan style: I thought it was okay, sorta sweet & should've ordered sticky rice with this - Thai-style fried rice with chicken: sort of bland & nothing stood out, suggest skipping - Tom yum w/shrimp: flavorful & liked the variety of mushrooms. Has some big, perfectly cooked shrimps but there were others that way seemed overcooked - pad kee mao: probably one of my fave dishes out of everything. Liked how the noodles were perfectly cooked & the green beans had a nice crunch. Really flavorful & not too overpowering with the Thai basil. Ordering over the phone was quick & our order was ready within 15-20 mins. Their decor seems nice so maybe we'll dine in next time. read more

So yummy!!!! For someone who loves spicy, the most spicy option was a pretty good and yummy spice. It didn't give me a ahhhh, I need milk spicy, but I also can rly handle my spicy and I don't usually taste spicy. For my partner, it was pretty spicy. He doesn't handle spicy as good, but it was a bare able spicy for him. The pad kee mow tasted really good! The crunch adds a nice refreshing taste. The curry was really tasty. I enjoyed it. Overall everything was really good, would come back！ read more

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This place was pretty good! My friends and I went here last night and we all got different things. Over all, the food was great, the service was good too as they rotated pretty well to check in on us. I would say the thai tea was just, ok. It was just too sweet for us. Inside was nice and busy, and around 8:30ish, we realized they started putting the chairs up as people were leaving. Definitely would be back! read more

Khao Kang Thai Kitchen - Khao Ka Moo - Thai Near Me - Mountain View, California

Ordered boat soup, Thai tea. Thai tea was 4* Boat broth was 2* Boat beef except for meatballs was 1* At these prices I expect much better beef. Not beef I can barely chew read more

Just picked up an order for me and the wife. They forgot part of our order and had to drive back. They didn't seem to care. Should consider people's time and drive. Get the orders correct. read more

I've been to Khao Kang a few times and ordered out a few times. Its certainly a good place but in my opinion its a bit hit or miss. The first time I went here in person I got the veggie fried rice. The flavors were a bit meh, i.e it wasn't as rich and savory as I'd like. Couldn't really finish the full meal. The second time I went with a friend and I got Red Curry, Mango Sticky rice, and a tofu entree. This time was definitely much better than my last experience. The red curry was just spicy enough and was nice and rich. The tofu was also pretty solid. The mango sticky rice wasn't super special, but it was good. Both times I've went the portions have been pretty good and for the bay area, the prices are fair. The store itself is nothing crazy, seems like its a repurposed bar or something, though they've updated the decor to be more restaurant-like. Interior seating is adequate, and service is prompt. No real complaints or standout aspects about the actual place. read more

I got the Pad See Ew with thin noodles and there was a good amount of chicken. The food came out pretty fast. I thought it was tasty and filling. No complaints here. The indoor decor is super nice! There are flowers hanging from the ceiling and a mural on the wall. Outdoor seating is available as well, but it's just tables lined up along the outside windows and not much sun cover, so I don't recommend it. I'd come back! read more

Khao Kang Thai Kitchen - Pad see ew with chicken and thin noodles - Thai Near Me - Mountain View, California

I came here with a group of friends and this place is so adorable! The ambience, lights with flowers, tables and chairs all go well together. We decided to opt for family style and ordered pad see ew with chicken, tom kha, larb salad, pineapple curry, another curry (forgot what it's called) and ended with mango sticky rice. Everything tasted really good and I like that the meats are all sliced thinly and not a huge chunk as it usually is at other thai restaurants. Service is okay. Felt it was challenging to flag people down due to how busy they are. Overall, a nice place to eat out at~ read more

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I'm actually surprised I haven't tried this Thai place yet, but decided to order from here one weekday and it was good! We got the crab fried rice, pad see ew, garlic pork, and Panang curry. It was nice to be able to order ahead even when the restaurant wasn't open yet. They had my order ready pretty quickly. Excited to have found this gem as it is closer than other Thai restaurants to us read more

As always, the food here is really good. The green curry and stew pork noodle soup are consistently tasty and my favorite dishes. A fair word of warning though: they don't seat your party until everyone is there. I was waiting on one person who parking in their parking lot, and they still wouldn't seat me even when the place was pretty much empty... read more

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Food 4 Most of the food was pretty decent. Mango sticky rice was really delicious! But the beef in drunken noodle was terrible. We left most of the beef in the plate behind. Chicken satay was quite dry and must be eaten with sauce. Service The lady (short green hair) was quite unfriendly and rude. The place was super empty when we arrived around 12:30p. We had party of 5. The lady told my friend who arrived first to wait outside because our party wasn't all arrived yet. Then when we had 4 arrived at scene, she still wouldn't seat us even though the place was completely empty. Anyways we finally got seated and her attitude was really rude since then for no reason. We didn't feel comfortable afterwards. Ambience It's nicely decorated with flowers and intricate wall murals. Overall it's a nice place to dine in. read more

First time here in a Friday night. Glad we came early because it quickly filled up after we sat down. Firstly, OMG the portions! What great value. We think we'll have leftovers for days! Papaya salad -- very light and refreshing Basil chicken -- I like the way they use chicken pieces instead of ground chicken Yellow beef curry -- also delicious with the right amount of flavor and spice Pad Thai shrimp -- huge jumbo prawns Food taste was slight above average but very good value. Service was also good and very fast. read more

Khao Kang Thai Kitchen - Papaya Salad Thai style () - Thai Near Me - Mountain View, California

Its a street version of thai food. Interiors are nice and service is fast. There is outside seating as well. Quantities are pretty good for each item that we ordered. Liked yhe food here. Wouldwant to go back here for enjoying good thai food!! read more

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Has definitely gone downhill since we first visited. The prices have definitely gone up with the quality of food going down tremendously. I always tell people that this is one of the marks of a failing or near-failing business. The last couple of times we came, the food has been pretty medicore, the samosas have not been cooked all the way, while other dishes like the Kow Kapow have been burned Will not be going back to this place as the food quality and prices don't seem to correlate. I would recommend going to other Thai places and getting samosas from a renowned Indian restaurant instead. It's too bad because I really liked this place at first and thought it was a promising establishment until the last couple of times where we had bad experiences. read more

I have been here several times now and appreciate that there are dishes here that other Thai restaurants don't offer. I tend to order from their Thai Street Food section. Khao Ka Pow - tastes excellent though wouldn't say very authentic with the bell peppers. I wouldn't say green beans is considered an authentic ingredient of this dish either but it has been becoming more common. Anyway, the taste is great and I really like that they use minced meat and have a fried egg on top. Khao Moo Dang / Khao Moo Dang + Moo Krob - you don't really see any other Thai restaurants offer this. The sauce is "almost there" by Thai standard. I think they should give more sauce for this dish. Their Moo Krob (crispy pork) isn't so crispy... Papaya Salad (Thai Style) - rather bland. I wouldn't get the papaya salad here. Sai Krok Esan - excellent! perfect! highly recommended (unless you prefer a really sour version of this, then this may not be satisfying for you). Chinese Broccoli with Crispy Pork - tastes just right except that their crispy pork is never truly crispy and sometimes you get a rather old batch of Chinese Broccoli. I may sound picky but would I come back? Yes. Would I recommend this place to other people? Also a yes. And ask for their chili condiments! read more

Generous portions, attentive staff, a tad but pricey but worth trying out if you're in the neighborhood. Would definitely recommend for a mid-week date night spot, because weekends can be busy! read more

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Nice decor. They were able to cover up the hot food station the previous restaurant had been using. Service was fine and attentive. The portion sizes were more than fair. We ordered the following: Papaya Salad Thai Style - The shredded papaya was crisp; the dressing was sweet and spicy at the same time. Pad Thai - Standard fare. The 5 prawns were quite large. Nuea Dad Diew - So tough. We did not know it was basically Thai jerkey. It lacked any flavor even after having to chew it so many times just to even swallow it. The accompanying sauce did help a bit. Sticky Rice - A serving accompanied the salad and deep fried beef. We would have preferred regular rice, though. read more

Khao Kang Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Mountain View, California

This review is coming from a Lao person so I'm comparing to my mom's and dad's cooking‼ 1. Papaya Salad Laos Style (HOT): 10/10, reminds me of home and I don't have to go all the way to SJ for it now. They added raw little crab legs which add lots of extra flavor. Order this Medium at the bare minimum or it won't taste right mild (if you can handle spicy well). 2. Pad See Ew: 5/10, it was sooooooo bland. It tasted like nothing. It definitely needed more soy sauce and sugar. I'm really sad to say this because I love Pad See Ew 3. Sai Aou: 7/10, VERY salty and should be paired with sticky rice. The texture was more like crumbly meat. 4. Sai Krok Esan, 8/10, it had a sour taste and a chewy texture. Would pick this over Sai Auoa. 5. Pad Ka Pow: 7/10, but VERY salty. It's sweet and savory and taste like how my dad makes it. I just had to drink a lot of water in between each bite 6. Tom Yum: 8/10, good amount of sweet and sour Not a fan of Tom Yum in general but I would order this again on a rainy day I've came here twice within a week now and I've left full and satisfied each time. read more

Khao Kang Thai Kitchen - Sai Krok Esan and Papaya Salad Laos Style() - Thai Near Me - Mountain View, California

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I've reviewed SO MANY Thai places in the Bay, and by far, I think Khao Kang Thai Kitchen is the most "authentic" (put in quotes because I'm not Thai, just basing this off of other restaurants and a Thai friend who was a manager of my favorite Thai restaurant in the Davis/Sac area). Food Papaya salad: they have a Thai style and a Laos style. Ordered the Laos style and it even came with pieces of little fermented crab! I haven't seen a single place in the Bay Area here do papaya salad using the fermented crab sauce and actually follow the Thai spice levels! (Spicy was pretty spicy!) Average price~$16 for this, and so worth. Comes with sticky rice. Crispy pork with rice, Chinese broccoli, and egg: this was on the street food part of the menu. Crispy pork was way too crispy for me, but my meat-loving friend was obsessed. A bit on the dryer side, but the broccoli and sauce help balance out the dryness. Pad kee mow: first thing you'll notice is that the portion size is much smaller than other places, but don't let that fool you! Quality over quantity, and this place delivers! Usually, the wide flat noodles are clumped together like a rice cake, meaning the sauce isn't spread evenly throughout each noodle. Ordered the shrimp, and it was fresh and juicy! Not freezer burned, crumbly, or over cooked. if you order more than one dish, this is a perfect portion size. -- Ive been disappointed by Thai restaurants again and again here in the bay, but this place is solid, and I'd love to come back and try my other two classic orders: pineapple fried rice and Tom yum soup. Can't wait! read more

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After way too long, I finally made my way back to Khao Kang Thai Kitchen! I ordered pick up through their website, which was super convenient and easy to do. I ordered the Pad Kee Mow with shrimp add chicken and broccoli. I will say I was shocked by the price tag, but I rarely get to come here so I just went with it. I'm happy to report that the food was as amazing as I had remembered AND the portion size was insane. I will easily get 3 meals out of this order, so the price was worth it. I highly recommend this Thai restaurant! The food is delicious and fresh, with all the right flavors & the service is quick and friendly! Check it out if you haven't had a chance to!! read more

Khao Kang Thai Kitchen - Pad Kee Mow with shrimp add chicken and broccoli - Thai Near Me - Mountain View, California

Zero if I could. This place is an absolute joke. We waited an hour to be seated, only for our food to take forever. One dish came out after half an hour--cold rice, lukewarm pork, and an over-fried cold egg. The portions were pathetic compared to last year. My meal didn't even show up until the first plate was finished, and it was just as bad. No apology, no care from the staff. I left hungry and furious. Don't waste your time or money here. read more

This is a great thai spot in Mountain View!! I've never heard of this restaurant before, but saw the pictures on yelp and decided to give it a try! We got the pad thai with crispy pork and the red pineapple curry. Both were full of flavor and they have big portions. Would definitely recommend trying this spot out! read more

Khao Kang Thai Kitchen - pineapple curry - Thai Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Local strip mall casual Thai spot with the usual items plus few more unique ones. Food: 4 Service: 4.5 Atmosphere: 4 Opentableable: no Return worthiness: yes Highlights: - Crab fried rice: simple but loved the rich flavors infused into the rice. 4 stars - Papaya salad: spot on tangy flavor and colors. Came with yummy sticky rice. 4 stars - Stewed pork: pretty tender. 4 stars - Thai speaking staff: gotta love when it's legit - Cute atmosphere: flower lights and painted art on Wally's for a nice Thai vibe. - Outdoor seating: picnic tables and few smaller tables outside. Midlights: - Kee mao noodles: my go to dish and thick noodles were fine but was a bit off for me. I got mild as they warned me medium was spicy and my husband was sharing with me, but it lacked any spice and tasted too sweet. 3 stars - Coconut shrimp: seemed like standard frozen ones but liked the sweet and sour sauce. 3 stars Lowlights: - Drinks: only beer, sodas, and Thai coffees Nice to try a nearby place and I'd try other dishes. read more

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Worst experience ever. Waited for more than 45 minutes to hear that my pad see ew and pineapple rice is gonna take another 20 more minutes. This place is messed up. Really worst waiting experience read more

Years ago this was a Thai bowl shop. They didn't remodel much but the menu has a more traditional offerings. They call it Thai street food, but its about the same. We started getting takeout last year for lunch time during the pandemic. When everyone was at home some quick pad thai for lunch was simple and filling. Tonight, however, we had a nice group sit down dinner. The takeout was solid, but in person is a whole next level experience. I think certain dishes are much more enjoyable when served hot to your table than when unwrapped from a box. // Crab Rangoon There were little deep fried wontons filled with crab meat and cream cheese. It comes with sweet and sour dipping sauce. // Thai Fish Cake Our other appetizer were these little cod patties. The sauce was similar, but had onions and cucumbers in it for added crunch. ok if you like fish. // Pad Thai We had it with prawns, which were meaty and tasty. The sprouts were crunchy and peanuts flavorful. Note, you can customize, which is handy if you don't eat nuts. Make sure you double check before you bite into it. One time they forgot to take out the nuts :o // Spicy Eggplant Nice hunks of eggplant, mixed in with peppers and spices. We ordered medium spiciness, but like all good Thai places, their medium was on the hot side. The chicken was okay. Maybe next time, we'll ask for ground pork. // Green Curry Wow and wow. The coconut was a nice flavor--not overpowering. Veggies were crunchy and fresh. The highlight of the evening. Maybe because we got the pork. // Thai Ice tea Lots and lots of ice. Not bad, but a lot of ice // Mango Sticky Rice We ordered it with our mains, because last time they ran out. I don't know how they always have fresh mango. The rice was sweet and, well, sticky. The trick is to pace yourself. You have to eat the correct amount of rice with each mango cube, so you don't run out of rice or mango first. read more

Khao Kang Thai Kitchen - Thai iced tea. Cheers! - Thai Near Me - Mountain View, California

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They have a policy of seating only if all the members of the party are present. I sort of understand the policy but being a senior citizen I had to stand the whole time and that sucks. This will be the last time here for me. Been a resident of the Bay area exceeding 4 decades and this is the first time there is no place to even sit down, while waiting for your guests to arrive. If you have people in your party delayed or whatever, this is is not the place to go to. There are PLENTY of other alternatives read more

Really enjoyed our dinner in the modern space. Hor Mok Pla (steamed curry with fish and coconut milk served on banana leaf) was delightful with fresh tasting coconut accent and melt in your mouth fish. Kow Ka Pow (minced pork with basil) was more ordinary but tasted good and spicy. The spring rolls have crispy skin but was let down by the lackluster vegetable filling which tasted strange. I noticed folks having noodles in soup which looked very interesting so they are on my list for the next visit. Note: The spice level here is authentic (we ordered hot and it was really thai hot). read more

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