WOW do we love this place! We have had their takeout plenty of times but decided to dine in this time! The space is limited and small which cannot hold large parties. Also can be nosy so not ideal if your looking for intimate vibes. It was also so busy with takeout orders as well - which I cant blame anyone for! The food tops it all! This is hands down the best thai in omaha. I have a friend that has tried many thai places here and recommended this place to me. We always go with the pad thai but definitely want to branch out next time we go. It is a little on the pricier side but thats what you get for high quality food. You also get to choose your spice level. We will continue to come back!! read more

Khao Niao Thai-Lao Restaurant - chicken Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Great spot for some much needed pho. Came here in the winter and still thinking about it! It was so healing for the soul and body. My partner had the red curry and it was also very good! Fragrant, spicy, and lots of broth for the rice. Service was quick and many people were coming in for takeout orders! read more

This is one of our favorite places for Thai. Haven't found one thing we haven't loved. Definitely get the Pad Thai and egg rolls. Always a staple. And the Thai Tea is off the charts good. They have Coke products, but cans only and now refills. The lemonade was a huge surprise as they make it from scratch. For dessert, the mango sticky rice is a nice unique change up. Highly recommend as well. The restaurant is a little small to dine in, but the servers and owners are so nice and very accommodating. You will see a line of takeout folks because they are that good. read more

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I can't get enough of this place. It is solid with Thai and Laos cuisine. We always start with the Eggrolls and then the Massaman Curry and Pad Se Yew. So filling. Ok, bye. read more

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I'm in town for a few days and I woke up craving Thai food! This is the top rated one. It did. It disappoint! I was in the door early for lunch and when you hear the other customers talking about how much they have missed them over the holidays and could not wait to get their fix! I knew I was in for a treat if you know it's good when customers keep coming weekly! It's my kinda place! The owners were so friendly and his wife is the chef oh she and I got along fantastic! I told her I wanted the pad Thai and she said with confidence, mine is the best!! Let me tell you she was not bragging she was telling the truth!! My fresh spring rolls she mixed the peanut sauce with some hot chili oil. She makes her own sauces! Wow so dang good! That is the only way I want my peanut sauce from now on!! Whenever I'm int town I will make a point to stop by! read more

Khao Niao Thai-Lao Restaurant - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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We had some friends visiting this week and we decided to try out this place as it always gets such rave reviews both online and in person! The restaurant itself is smaller than we were expecting, but for a Tuesday evening had plenty of tables available as it wasn't too busy. We were seated at one of the booths in the back, which almost made it a private dining experience and was nice. Our group started with the crispy vegetarian egg rolls and the fried tofu. The egg rolls were delicious - super crispy and flavorful to boot! The fried tofu was also very good. Sweet dipping sauce was served with both. For my meal, I got the drunken noodles with tofu and wow it was so good! The noodles were wide and slightly thick - chewy and delicious! The flavors were so good, the eggs were cooked perfectly, and I gobbled it all right up! I did ask for about an 8 spice and don't feel it was that spicy. I got the house made hot sauce on the side which had some heat and was tasty. Overall a delicious meal! The service was also decent - there was a miscommunication where someone ordered a shrimp dish and when it came out it was chicken and we were told that he didn't hear the shrimp. But he had the kitchen remake it with shrimp quickly, which we did appreciate a lot! Overall we all left very happy and would definitely come back! read more

Khao Niao Thai-Lao Restaurant - Fried tofu - Thai Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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Get the fresh spring rolls!! Fresh is in the name for a reason! Lettuce and veggies were so crispy and fresh!! The curry was so smooth and with the rice just melting in my mouth so yummy! Family owned and they are all so sweet and friendly. The place is kind of small but still able to host a lot of people inside. read more

Khao Niao Thai-Lao Restaurant - Yellow Curry and drunken noodles - Thai Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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This place is amazing! The Thai food is full of flavor, the fried rice is spectacular, and the Thai tea is absolutely perfect sweet, creamy, and refreshing. The restaurant is clean, friendly, and you can tell why it's won so many awards for its food I had to try it for myself! I highly recommend the fried rice, mango sticky rice dessert, and of course, the Thai tea. The owners are very involved and kind, and it really shows in the quality of the food and service. You won't be disappointed! read more

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Terrific food! Delicious. It's a Family run business. I love that you can add or remove specific ingredients from your order. Our favorite Thai restaurant, read more

Great Thai place!! They do get very busy so there might be a wait but if you aren't on a time crunch then it might not bother you. Because they are so busy and have lots of customers (which is good) I wish they had more space.. It was a bit cramped when we were there. Overall, the food is delicious and I would definitely come back again for the food and Thai tea. read more

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Authentic, delicious food. Best panang curry ever! Nice couple managing this restaurant. Will definitely come back. read more

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Ordered chicken pad thai to-go and at first it looked like a small portion in the box. As soon as we put it on the plate, it looked like a lot more than it did when it was in the box. I wanted to get it spicy so I thought a level 10 would be good, but the lady (I believe the owner) said that a level 5 would have a good kick already. I went with her recommendation and got a level 5 in spice and she sure was right! The spice had a good kick, but I think I could've gone a little bit higher to a 6. The flavor was good, but the chicken was a little dry. The egg in the pad thai was also very good! The mango crab rangoons were YUM! The wonton wrappers were thin, light, and crispy and it came with a sweet chili dipping sauce. Good pairing! read more

Khao Niao Thai-Lao Restaurant - Chicken pad-thai & mango crab rangoons - Thai Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

First time I've ever been here. I've lived down the road from it for a year or so but haven't had the time to visit. I think I'm going to have to change that. This was honestly the best Pad Kee Mao I've ever had in my life. I didn't know how the spice levels would be so I got a level 4. Definitely not spicy enough for me so I'll have to keep that in mind for the next time. I love the homemade noodles and everything was very flavorful. My only complaint is it's a tad on the expensive side for the portion sizes you're getting. I wanted to add a fried egg on top but it was a bit too expensive for me to justify it. The actual restaurant in the inside has limited seating available but it's a nice cozy little restaurant. The owners were also extremely nice when I visited. They definitely have earned my business and I will be returning in the future. I might actually make it a weekly or bi weekly thing. read more

Khao Niao Thai-Lao Restaurant - Pad Kee Mao - Thai Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

I've been to many Thai restaurants in Omaha, but this is the best that I've found! Their ambiance is simple yet appropriate to the cuisine. The menu is very diverse, even for vegetarians. And while I wish I had leftovers to take home, I suppose that's a good omen about the cooking. So don't wait; head over to Khao [now]! read more

Khao Niao Thai-Lao Restaurant - Spring Rolls - Thai Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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Delicious food!! I've been here several times and the food is yummy! Ambiance is nice and the service too. read more

Khao Niao Thai-Lao Restaurant - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Great food, great service. I will definitely hit this place up next time I'm in town.

Khao Niao is one of those rare places where the food meets the story, and when that happens, it becomes a truly euphoric dining experience. From the moment we walked in, the owner welcomed us with genuine warmth and shared the story behind her food and her journey. Hearing her passion made every bite feel even more special . And the food? Absolutely incredible. Everything was beautifully seasoned and bursting with flavor. The spring rolls were a standout, fresh, crisp, and taken to the next level by the chili-oil peanut sauce. I'd go back for that sauce alone. The yellow curry was rich, aromatic, and deeply flavorful in a way that tasted so comforting. Everything on the menu is gluten-free, and there are tons of vegan options without feeling like anything is missing or "substituted." It's rare to find a place that caters to different dietary needs without compromising flavor, but Khao Niao nails it. Khao Niao isn't just a meal, it's a story, a celebration, and a reminder of how powerful food can be when it's made with love and intention. Highly, highly recommend. read more

I've lived near by for years and haven't ever stopped in, however, that all changed this Sunday. I do like another spot for pad thai, but they're closed on Sundays, so imagine my surprise when I see that Kaho Niao IS open on Sundays - SCORE We ordered for pick up I had the chicken pad thai with extra chicken. It was really good!! I liked the flavor, the noodle size, and the chicken. It was definitely extra chicken, but I do wish there was more egg bits. Over all, everyone enjoyed their dishes, and flavors. Glad to know whenever I'm craving pad thai on a Sunday, theres a great near by spot. read more

This is a must stop for us whenever we're in town. We have been coming here for the last 5 years. This restaurant has become a home away from home. It's a dine in or take out kind of place. There's a cute Thai archway and it's decorated with Thai art. Comfort food at its finest. We love the food and drinks here. The owners and staff are really nice and super friendly.The food is always on point! The Thai tea is amazing and her new hibiscus tea is also so delicious! Give this place a try, you definitely won't regret it! Remember that this isn't fast food and each item is made to order. They are also very popular and busy so do expect to wait if you don't phone ahead of time. We don't mind the wait and like to eat in since we like to "talk story" with them. read more

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I almost don't want to tell people how good this place is hahaha Noodles made in house, best drunken noodles I've ever had. Thai fried rice has such rich flavor. Never had anything bad here and I've eaten most of them menu haha. Nicest staff around! read more

Khao Niao Thai-Lao Restaurant - Drunken Noodles - Thai Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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I absolutely adore this restaurant! The food is so good and their drunken noodles are homemade, and they are like magical pillows of goodness! Probably the best drunken noodles I've ever had. I ordered the beef drunken noodles, level 5 spiciness and it was perfect. Everything that my friends got was wonderful and they raved about it. The chef came out and talked to us and she was the sweetest lady. She told us she makes the noodles homemade and they are gluten-free because her husband can't have gluten; so that is a BIG plus for me and I now can take my gluten-free friends and family here. The restaurant is small. I would recommend getting there as early as you can. I think it opens at 11. It fills up fast. Since this food is made homemade and with love, it might take a little bit longer, but it is well worth the wait! I can't wait to go back. I wish I had lots of money. I would eat here every day!! read more

Khao Niao Thai-Lao Restaurant - Amazing homemade drunken noodles with beef. - Thai Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

the pad see ew was an absolute flavorless, mushy mess. the papaya salad was bitter as if they used lime rinds or lime juice from the bottle, seriously why was it so bitter? considering how pricey my total order was, i'm extremely disappointed by the quality of this place. read more

I happened to be dog sitting out west so it gave me an excuse to get Khao Niao for some Pad Thai! Having Pad Thai is such a comfort food for me and this will definitely be one of my favorites! I usually DoorDash Khao Niao but since I was in the area, I thought I would pick it up! I got the pork pad thai level 6 and it was the perfect amount of spicy and I love it spicy! I had such a huge portion it was still delicious as leftovers for lunch the next day. I also go the fried egg rolls and the mango crab Rangoons that I picked their sweet and sour sauce and they both are sooo good I had to devour the egg rolls! The perfect amount of crunch and feelings and the pairing with the sauce is amazing! The fresh spring rolls are another one of my favorites and you have the option to add meat with it and I chose the tofu option with the peanut filling sauce and it is sooo delicious, you will not be disappointed! And they are pretty big so it is filling, but that peanut sauce is sooo good! I can eat this meal every day from Khao Niao Thai! There is parking in front of the restaurant and a couple parking signs for takeout as well. They also have the option to order online from their website or even giving them a call or dining in. The service was so amazing and so friendly and had everything ready to go, and was quick and easy! Love supporting a local family business! read more

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Um I love this place. And it's not a close drive for me so it really is love. I've been to Phuket and this place is legit!!! I usually just do take out so can't comment on service but I will def be back. I got the Thai Basil Chix and Pad Ka Pao with chicken (don't forget the fried egg!) both at 4/10 spice. It was just the right amount of spice for me (would like to meet someone who can handle 10!!) They were both soooo delicious. I ate way too much, but it was worth it. I also got dumplings which weren't my fave - they were fried and I thought they would be steamed but I may have ordered wrong. Bottom line - this is my fave Thai place in Omaha. read more

Khao Niao Thai-Lao Restaurant - Pad Ka Pao and Thai Chicken Basil - Thai Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

A small place but big flavor! Homemade noodles and delicious dishes. Enjoyed Pho, Pad See Ewe ans Pad Kee Map! Highly recommended!

Once I discovered this restaurant I haven't gotten thai food from anywhere else. Not only is the food outstanding, but I most recently had an experience here that will make me be a customer for life. I placed a to go order yesterday and when it came time to pick up my order, I ran into car trouble. I called the restaurant to ask them if they have a delivery service in place and they informed me that they did not. I let them know that I ran into car trouble and that my husband was over 30 minutes away, but would be there as soon as possible to pick up my food. The owner placed me on a brief hold and returned to tell me that an employee would be driving my food out to me so that my food did not go cold before my husband could get there Thet did not charge me a delivery fee and made me feel so incredibly valued as a customer that I'll forever sing their praises from the quality of the food they serve to the way they value their customers! They really went above and beyond for me and I cannot recommend them enough! Do yourself a favor and give this place a try! You won't regret it read more

DELICIOUS, FRIENDLY, WELCOMING. Absolutely delicious! Friendly service. Nothing fancy, small and relaxed. The people made us feel welcome. read more

Don't skip this place!! It's by far the best Thai food I've had in the Midwest. The noodles are perfection and the flavoring of each dish is incredibly authentic. I've had a lot of Pad Kee Mao (Drunken Noodles) and this surpassed them all by a long shot. read more

Khao Niao Thai-Lao Restaurant - Egg rolls, Green Curry, Drunken Noodle - Thai Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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This restaurant is intimate and somewhat rustic, and it makes you feel at home. The owners are extremely nice, and the staff are too. As for the food, the pho and the curries are staples, but absolutely everything is delicious. It is definitely worthy of more than 5 stars, closer to 10 stars instead! read more

Our favorite Thai food in Omaha. We are obsessed. Highly recommend the drunken noodles. Also the owners are so nice and welcoming.

First timer and now I cannot stop talking about how much I love this place. I just kept nodding my head after every bite. The owner was so sweet and gave me a "sample" of their home made hibiscus tea which is spiced with brown sugar cane, ginger, clove and cinnamon. The spring rolls were perfect especially with the chili crisp the owner recommended with the peanut sauce. The papaya salad was wonderful and came with the best streamed rice I've ever had. My boyfriend's pad Thai was also awesome and rivals Salween's. Coming back immediately. read more

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After eating at Khao Niao several times, I am compelled to write a review. I crave this place. The flavors are deep, nuanced, balanced, and unique. Everything I've had has been 10/10. I loved the green and massaman curries and the pad Thai. The drunken noodles have been my favorite so far. It's a few bucks more than some places, but worth every penny. The atmosphere is very pleasant as well. Service has always been prompt and friendly. read more

Worth the wait! They're a small family owned place but really busy with takeout because everything tastes great! The Peppered Steak Stir Fry was really good. So good that my 3 year old was eating it even at a 5 level spicy! He's never touched anything spicy before but he said he really liked the texture and taste of the sauce. We even tested if he like the beef in the pho better since it was mild but he kept asking for the spicy one. I got the Tom Yum and the taste was amazing! It could have used a few more veggies but I filled the space with the generous amount of rice they give you. My wife had the green curry and said the flavor was really good, too! When we got done they were getting ready to close and the sweet lady came out of the kitchen and wanted to say hi to the boys and let us know her other specialties. We'll have to try the Drunken Noodles next time because she said they make their own noodles in-house! Not much to the restaurant itself when you walk in and a few booths and tables. There was a little wait but the guy serving us was really nice and made sure we had what we needed to keep our two toddlers busy. The only recommendation to the owner is that they gut their bathrooms and start over. I don't know what it is about Asian restaurants but the bathrooms smell like they've never been cleaned... It didn't hurt my opinion though. Most bathrooms in Omaha could use some work! read more

Great food every time! I have ordered maybe 5 times now. I get the drunken noodles and Penang curry either shrimp or chicken. Both are great! Spice level 5 is enough for me and I equate that to about a medium to hot wing spice level. read more

This restaurant had it all. Good food plated on the prettiest plates. Our waiter was very patient and helped us with our order. At the end of our meal we were informed that this is a family owned restaurant. The wife cooks and the husband waits the tables. Did I mention the food was really good. read more

Some of the best Thai food I've had in Omaha! The drunken noodles were so good and was a great portion for one person. The pho had a great broth but unfortunately the restaurant had ran out of meatballs that day. We tried mango sticky rice which was great and not too sweet. The owner came out and asked us how we liked our food. She was super sweet and let us know she was making a fresh batch of meatballs for the next day. We will be back! read more

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Called in an order for Pad Thai and I think it is one of the best pad thai in the area. Would definitely go again, but if you want take out definitely call ahead! read more

I met with some friends I hadn't seen since I moved out of Omaha in '97 and one of them found this little Thai place that was open on a Sunday. Such a great find! Clearly marked vegan dishes on the menu and they could even make the Pad Thai vegan for me. I like some heat to my food and the level 7 was definitely hot! Highly recommend for Thai food in Omaha! read more

Absolutely incredible. The food is amazing, and the service was great! The best part for me is that they are family owned and operated!! Also the mango sticky rice is the best I've ever had! read more

I really REALLY wanted to love this place and to add to this restaurant's many glowing reviews. I remember seeing them on the local CBS program when they first opened and their owners look so genuine and lovely. But I can't give them a glowing review tonight, unfortunately. I ordered their mango rangoon and they were delicious. They were plumped full of cream cheese and mango and they disappeared rather quickly. Crunchy and savory. Yum! Next, I tried their fresh spring rolls with crab and while the rolls were large and full of delicious veggies, the crab was a little off-putting with the peanut sauce. However, I could BATHE in that peanut sauce. It's addicting and incredibly flavorful. I would just advise anyone against ordering it with crab. Chicken or tofu would pair better with that peanut sauce but I would absolutely order these again. However, I'm honestly BAFFLED how people can comment that their pad thai is good. First off, I ordered it without onions and there were onions ALL over it. After picking them all off, I mixed in the bean sprouts bc for some reason, they were just sort of lumped on the side instead of being mixed in with the rest of the dish. I took one bite and had to spit it out. The flavors were AWFUL! Like Ross in Friends once said, "It tastes like feet!" Ugh. Maybe I caught them on an off night? Maybe I should have ordered something else but oh man. I don't know how anyone with taste buds would like the pad thai. Yuck!!! Lastly, their mango sticky rice revived my taste bugs and ended the meal on a high note. It was phenomenal. But it was MUCH smaller than the other photos I had seen of other patrons who have ordered the same dish. I gotta admit that I'm pretty disappointed in this meal. I'm sure it was an off night or something. If I decide to try them again, I will definitely be ordering a different entree and maybe dining in instead of carrying out. read more

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