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    Khao San Thai Kitchen

    4.4 (74 reviews)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Shrimp Tom Yum
    Mel M.

    I like the photos with the menu. Nice lunch special selection. Some of the desserts sparked my interest. I gave it a go and ordered the Pad see ew. I enjoyed the portion size and taste. I also got the shrimp Tom Yum which was also good. A little spice with tart. Nice taste. Really enjoyed the mango sticky rice but I have to come back coz there's more items I didn't get to try. I didn't order an appetizer so I want to try those, more desserts and some of the speciality dishes. This is a nice casual Thai place but also perfect for take away. Mel M Yelp 23:12

    Thai Iced Tea, Fried Rice, Pineapple Fried Rice
    Vivi N.

    Ordered to-go, service was okay. The person taking out order seemed very new and inexperienced so things were on the slower side but that's okay. Unfortunately my order was wrong and I didn't notice until I got home, I ordered a tofu pad thai and it ended up being a tofu fried rice. Tasted good but not what I wanted. Also got a tom kha chicken with the lunch special and that was flavorful and good. Pineapple fried rice was good too. Only other issue was a small egg shell in my rice. Mostly disappointed about the order being wrong, probably won't be returning anytime soon

    Spicy Noodles
    Chris P.

    The food is amazing and the lunch special with an item and a side is a great deal. Definitely check this place out if you are looking for some high quality and tasty Thai Food.

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    Justin P.

    I was running errands when I drove past Khao San Thai, and was immediately in the mood for some Thai food. The dining area was modest, but was greeted warmly by a young woman. I was looking for a quick meal, so just green curry and Thai iced tea. The food came quickly, and tasted authentic. It felt like I was invited to someone's house for lunch. I ordered medium spice, and man was it spicy! It wasn't too much, but definitely left me sweating. The sweetness and creaminess helped balance out the spice. This is definitely going to be my go to Thai restaurant I was also impressed by the kindness of the staff. They went out of their way to help a distressed woman that entered the restaurant. Great food and great people, what more can you ask for.

    Milk Tea
    Bob A.

    First timers. This is the lunch portion Hot Basil with seafood. Comes with a choice of sides, several soups or salads. I chose the Tom Yum soup which comes with a shrimp. There.was a fantastic depth of flavor with a slight sweetness in addition to the usual flavors. Yes, this Tom Yum soup was delicious! Then there was the Hot Basil. Again, excellent flavors! A perfect balance with the shrimp, squid and deep fried fish perfectly cooked! My wife had the Pad Thai and she really liked it. $9.99 for lunch, soup and entree, with mine at $12.99. Fantastic prices for excellent Thai food!!! We started asking questions and now know why the food was to our liking. This is a sister restaurant of Basil Thai in La Mesa. Mom is the chef here in Santee with Dad and other staff at the other location. The chocolate Thai tea was wonderful as well. We will be back. Sooner than later. With all the Thai restaurants here and a change of ownership and flavors at another place in town this is our new go to. Will save us gas and is another reason to dine where we live, here in Santee.

    Pad Thai

    The food was delicious and big serving too! Staff is so friendly. Place is very clean and quiet.

    Thai iced coffee
    Eric F.

    Food: Spicy noodles, Pad see ew, Pad Thai and definitely the Tom Kah soup... everything was delicious! I do like good Thai food and this place did not disappoint! My wife said this is her new favorite place, and in East County nonetheless! Boba coffee and Thai tea were also good and decently sized. Atmosphere: The ONLY downsides are that you have to order at the counter and the place is a little small, so don't expect to be able to fit a large crowd inside. However, the restaurant looks fairly new and clean inside, so I would not even look twice at this "issue". Service: Our server was great, no complaints there. They were quiet inside, no blaring music or loud TV shoes or anything. They let us order, brought our food and they didn't even rush us out (even though they were closing at 9). Price: It's pretty middle of the road. A good meal is 15$ and add a drink, it can be about 20$. But like I always say, I'm not afraid to pay a little more if the food is worth it. So it's not dirt cheap, but I think the prices are fair. Overall: Great place, definitely a new favorite. The kids want to go back soon so... hopefully they stay open a while!

    Hot basil

    Ordered lunch from here. Was very good and ready on time. Had the hot basil with beef and the chicken pad thai. Hot basil was tasty with white rice. Broth was tasty. Even better soaked into the rice. Chicken pad thai was good as well. Will be ordering again.

    Cute decor inside.
    Heather B.

    Came here for the first time. Was definitely impressed. Ordered Pad Thai, Green Curry, and pineapple fried rice along with chicken satay. Everything was delicious. The service was also very good. We will be making this our local spot for Thai for sure. Looking forward to trying more of the menu. Great addition to Santee.

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    Convenient and tasty. I was hungry and googled Thai food. I wasn't disappointed. Nice server. Pleasant experience.

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    Really good food, great service, easy ordering process over the phone. Highly recommend!

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    This restaurant is the best. Great food, friendly personnel and reasonable prices. PLEASE hurry and reopen. 5 stars in my book!!!!!

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    Tried the red curry with chicken and won ton soup. Both yummy. Good portions and fair price. Give it a try. Keep them there.

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    Amazing food! Well worth the 5 stars. This is the place to eat thai in Santee. All entrees were delicious.

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    A hidden gem in an unassuming plaza. Love coming back. Great food and friendly customer service.

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    The Pad See Ew and Spicy Noodles were delicious. Clean restaurant, and loved the Christmas music playing.

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    New Thai spot in Santee !. Only one staff works. She was nice!. I ordered Pad Thai , Green curry and Spicy noodle. They were great!.

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    4 years ago

    Best Thai place in Santee, hands down!! so good, will never order from another place again. Get the pad see ew!!

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    Delicious. One of the best green curries I've ever had. Sticky rice and mango great too.

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