I've been here twice and it's a nice and decent Thai food option if you're in the area or live nearby. I tried their Pad Thai (with chicken), Green Curry (veggie) and Kao Pad with pork (Fried Rice). I thought their curry was overpriced for the amount and not serve with rice. Pad Thai was too sweet for me personally. And the Kai pad dish was just okay. Nothing really stellar that would urge me to come back and try it again. Sweet ladies working as servers and ambience is non existent. If you sit near the kitchen, you may get hit by the spices in the air and make you cough. Limited parking in the lot but nearby street parking can also be found. Bring cash. Cash only establishment. read more

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Very very good Thai food literally my favorite location for Thai. FIRE FOOD HANDS DOWN SO DELICIOUS

First things, they ONLY accept cash. That needs to be updated on their Yelp for certain. It's a pleasant restaurant with a pleasant staff, all Thai workers who seem to know their stuff. Space seems clean, not too loud, intimate but open. It's good for going solo, with a date, comfortable with 4, and with up to 8 people (10 might be alright). I'd say 30-50 is their max capacity in here. Their customer service is on point, especially for this city, and they seem earnest in helping as opposed to squeezing every dime out of you. Prices are "LA" reasonable (not this one $ "cheap" like people say) meaning you're not walking out without dropping $18-20; I'd say $$ for anywhere else. I got the seafood curry with rice (make sure the rice isn't extra). Thai tea is good... it's Thai tea. Medium spicy is plenty for someone who likes some heat but wants no part of fiery heat. Beware ye who dislike spice - Thai food is spicy at its best. The fish doesn't seem to have bones, but I checked anyway. The bamboo spice is not exactly edible, if you catch my drift. Approach this place like you would in Thailand. That said, the food was delicious. read more

Khun Khao Thai Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Panorama City, California

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Best Thai food!! No comparison in the valley! Cash only and worth every penny!! I have eaten at this restaurant for over 30 years! read more

ALERT: higher price change $5 more per entree now than what it was They look miserable serving tables! No thank you ! Just pay and leave the change back on your table. We won't be back! read more

Khun Khao is another typical strip mall Thai but with a key difference: The prices here hark back to pre-Pandemic times!  And the food has a down home, unpretentious yet satisfying feel to boot.  1)  Spelled in various restaurants as Mee Krob, Mi Grop, etc., this appetizer is made by quick frying of rice pasta vermicelli so it puffs up into a light, airy, crunchy slightly styrofoam like consistency.  Tossed in a thick slightly gooey, caramelized sugar, sweet sour tomato tinged sauce along with chunks of sautéed chicken, one whole shrimp, what may be finely sliced, chewy, fried Tōfu, raw bean sprouts, green onion, sprig of cilantro garnish.  It's a great way to enter into a more substantial meal without filling you up. Big enough to share with at least 3 other people as an appetizer.  2) Pad Kee Mao:  Made with wide thick rice pasta shaped like Italian Pappardelle. I opted for pork and Chinese broccoli which is mostly thin stems and leaves instead of the standard broccoli which is more florets.   The rice pasta, veggies are sautéed with soy sauce & possibly touch of sweet fermented soy bean paste, piquant red chile flakes, garlic, Thai basil, Nampla\fish sauce, possible vinegar for gastrique. Wok may be super hot or smoke essence is added since I sense a subtle smokiness.  Very complex mélange of flavours & aromas that has definite Umami, meatiness, sweet sour contrasts and creates a satisfying synergy. Minor point: pork is a bit tough & dry. Marinating the pork in a little vinegar would make the meat more moist and tender.  Default here can be a bit piquant in terms of chile heat. Make sure to let the waitress know if  you are a chile pepper wussy. Cash only. Indoor dining only. There are numerous Thai restaurants that have plain jane interiors, and this kitchen doesn't always honor requests when I asked the waitress who agreed to give me the appetizer first, but it came toward the second half of the meal. However, at this price point, I'm not going to quibble over the finer points of dining etiquette.  4 stars for prices that can't be beat unless one goes for Thai street food on the weekend at the Wat Thai where outdoor dining is definitely not ideal. read more

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Brought my mom here for a Mother's Day lunch - and the service was okay. Here are some things I noticed while dining there: 1: The restaurant was very busy with dine-in guests and fulfilling order pickups. 2. They are short staffed and there were several tables waiting to either be serviced or get their bill. Eventually people would walk up directly to the register to pay so that they can leave. 3. The food is great as usual. Also, they can be accommodating even when the staff are overwhelmed. I ordered a dish and requested no onion, and despite receiving a dish with onion and pointing it out, they were able to fix the error and bring the food out in a timely manner. 4. My family and I have gone here countless times over the last decade. From other reviews, it's notable that this family business is a beloved spot for many families in the community as well. The main takeaway is that because the restaurant is understaffed, the wait times are longer than usual for ordering, receiving food and getting the bill to leave. If you want good food, keep in mind there will be a wait. read more

Ugh - I really wanted to like this food. Perhaps I'm not used to "authentic" Thai food but there was nothing about this $42 lunch I enjoyed - to be fair, it wasn't all for me. I ordered the Khun Khao Combo appetizer and a Pad Thai. The wontons were chewy (think of a flauta vs a taquito - flour vs corn). Not sure if the wrappers were homemade and perhaps that accounted for the chewy texture instead of the crispy and crunchy texture I'm used to. The egg rolls were packed with glass noodles (I'm assuming) and very little of much else. The shrimp rolls had a similar texture like the wontons and were a bit fishy (didn't taste fresh). The Pad Thai seems old. The noodles were stuck together and there were clumps of seasoning throughout the plate. The bean sprouts were put on the bottom so they were wilted and tasted weird. The restaurant was clean service was great though - smirk. read more

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Placed an order by phone for pick up. They stated it'll be ready in 25 minutes. I get there on time and I stood in line for 60 minutes. Ridiculous customer service, save your money and eat at a better Thai spot in the area. Food is average at best. Definitely will be spending my time and money elsewhere. Recommend Rincome Thai in Granada Hills. read more

First off I want to say they need more waitresses. The same lady kept running around trying to take orders and wait tables while the phone was ringing off the hook as well. The food was not the greatest. Our steamed rice came out cold and when I asked for them to heat it up it took long for them to bring it back out. We also ordered chicken satay with our other dishes but the chicken satay never came out. By the time we had already ate our soup and other dish we were ready to pay for our tab. I kindly asked for the chicken satay to be removed from the bill and the women waitressing us said it was about to come out. I simply did not want it at this point. The ambiance was not so great I definitely felt rushed. read more

The food was excellent. Love Over Rice dishes. They don't take credit cards, so bring cash. Has a parking lot and easy access from 170 Fwy.

Horrible customer service Throwing dishes on the table not caring what we asked for took 15 + for drinks Just horrible read more

We've been going to this place for a long time. Good food the service has improved a great deal and it's clean.

Food is delicious. But the service is terrible. Unfortunately. The younger female there I believe it's the owners niece she used to be so nice and friendly. Now she has horrible customer service. read more

My most favorite Thai restaurant. Been coming for 30/40 years. Food is always good I always get pork Pad Thai with glassy noodles. Delicious. We frequently get take out and is consistently good. read more

Hands down the best Thai Food I've had! Love how this is a family owned business, the owners are always super cheerful and friendly when guests come in. The restaurant is always super clean and ready for customers to enjoy the indoor seating. Will forever support this business and recommend to friends!! read more

Khun Khao Thai Restaurant - Mint Chicken + Shrimp Fried Rice + Vegetable Eggrolls - Thai Near Me - Panorama City, California

I ordered the beef salad spicy and it was delicious! They only take cash. I would come here again. read more

Khun Khao Thai Restaurant - Beef salad is delicious - Thai Near Me - Panorama City, California

Delicious authentic Thai food especially Thai desserts that make fresh daily, reasonable price and friendly service

We called in an order. 20 minute pick up time the 2 women working were very nice and pleasant. Food was noticeably fresh and hot. We ordered wonton soup which was delicious as well as the mint chicken. Spicy but perfectly spicy. Definitely our new take Thai food place. Yum! read more

Owner is waaay to chatty. If you visit here, you will get what am saying. So I tell him in my broken Thai he talks too much and he still talks! If your in a hurry or an introvert it's annoying... However, he (Ken the owner) is welcoming and not rude...just has no boundaries? Otherwise food is decent. They make good Thai curries. I hardly ever order Pad See Eww or Pad Thai, so I can't comment on those popular dishes. This restaurant makes some of the BEST Thai desserts around that's fresh. That's why I personally take a visit. Their Thai desserts are some of the best around - besides the Thai temple down the street (open on weekends only). I recommend their curry dishes here and of course Desserts (it is their specialty). If you are in a hurry or rush, do not start a conversation with the owner. Trust! read more

Small, friendly Mom and Pop operation, very low-key, good Thai food and very good Thai desserts and pastries.

Best Thai Food in the SoCal. My family and I have been dining here for decades now. Their wonton soup, best I've ever had anywhere. Highly recommend. The garlic pork & shrimp and cashew chicken is absolutely worth getting aswell. Perfectly spiced & cooked. Even the Thai iced tea, made perfectly. read more

Great food every time ! Only catch is that is cash only. Otherwise, no complaints. Speedy service and good service.

Been going there for 20 years food is excellent the service is terrible there's 2 waitress one is like 60 she's very sweet the other one like 45 years old mean very mean I went today with my family may 12 2024 around 6pm the waitress not even say a word I swear to God never going back read more

Delicious hole in the wall next to the Kaiser Permanente hospital in Panorama City. Had the chicken, rice, garlic dish and it was great. They accept cash only though so be sure to have that ready (their prices are reasonable so I'm thinking that's why they do that). read more

A long overdue visit to one of my all time favorite Thai restaurants, and our original destination last October when we were disappointed by their temporary closing until early November. Causing us to end up at Thai Tasty right down the street. Good, but not quite Khun Khao! I mean this was the Thai spot that started me on a love for Thai food nearly 20 years ago, and where I first developed a love for Thai tea. And they still know how it should be mixed; not too sweet and not too bitter. Our experience today found the much criticized as rude waitresses welcoming, cleaning our table off with a smile before we sat down, and even that much maligned "short haired waitress" taking our orders. She may not be the most smiling from ear-to-ear individual, but I would not consider her rude. The 3 waitresses that served us throughout our visit did so quite professionally. And the male employee behind the counter gave us a sincere "thank you" as we were leaving. This has always been our experience here. Our order selections today: Chop Suey Soup with Chicken (small) Cashew Chicken Beef Chop Suey Steamed Rice Thai Tea All of which were extremely well prepared, fresh and very satisfying. For a grand total of $30.86 before tip. Two very happy customers today! read more

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I've been coming here for 34 years!!! Wow that's crazy . This place is always busy from the time they open till they close. Lots of fine in customers and pick up. There's a reason why they have such a huge following. The restaurant is simple but nice . The food is delicious. It's my favorite Thai restaurant in the valley The owner is attentive, friendly and hard worker to keep this place growing and maintaining its customers. Takes a lot of work to continue to provide great good, great service through the pandemic read more

The very best Thai food in the San Fernando Valley. I've been eating here since the 1990s, cash only, wonderful (not greasy) tender beef curry, chicken red/yellow curry, Phad See Ew with beef, the Phad Thai, custom desserts and of course, the wonderful customer service. Give this place a try, you will not regret it~ read more

The Owner is so Kind, and Patient with all his clients. The food is so Delicious I love their Tom Yum soup with shrimp , the shrimp rolls are very tasty. There's so much more to tryout, and they leave one "Completely" satisfied. read more

Been coming here for 30 years Very consistent delicious food! And the employees are great read more

Pad thai. Pad see ew, BBQ Pork, and Panang. What's not to like. Ordered online and went and picked up.

Absolutely delicious Thai food! I've been coming here for over 30 years and the food is consistently good. Tonight I picked up Pad Thai, Ginger Chicken, and Prik King Shrimp for dinner. My husband and I had plenty to eat and there's leftovers for lunch tomorrow. If you're at Kaiser Panorama City, Khun Kao is right around the corner! read more

I have been coming here since 2001. I've always loved the vibe because it's family run. It's definitely not trendy but the food is outstanding. Yes they don't take credit cards. Bring cash stop whining about walking to the atm. read more

What a great hole-in-the-wall and completely unassuming Thai restaurant. My boyfriend introduced me to this place and I absolutely love it. Great authentic Thai food for a great price. Service is incredibly slow but it's worth it for the price and taste. We got the Thai basil chicken with a fried egg and the pad see ew. Loved both dishes. It was a large portion and everything tasted delicious. It's nice that there is also a parking lot, so no need to look for parking. read more

Khun Khao Thai Restaurant - Pad see ew - Thai Near Me - Panorama City, California

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food is a bit pricey but you are definitely getting your moneys worth with the customer service. It is now my local Thai food spot there food is unlike most thai spots in the valley and has an authentic vibe when dining in that feels very homey. quick heads up the restaurant is cash only which is a tiny downside also strongly recommend their thai tea it is AMAZING!!!! love yall see you there every Thursday read more

Best Thai food in the valley!!! I recommend the Tom Yum seafood soup! Comes clutch on a cold day!!!

No matter where I find myself in this crazy world I always crave Khun Khao Thai! I'm a big fan of shrimp pad thai and No ONE and I mean No one can make it like them! ( Pictures say a 1000 words-take a look). I'm always tempted to try something new on the menu but I always change my mind at the last second and stick to my favorites: Shrimp pad thai , won ton soup and a Thai iced tea to wash it all down. The owner is so cute! He's always running around holding down the fort, but he always takes a second to smile and ask you if everything is ok. I think big name restaurants in LA have something to learn from Mr.K Sooooooo cheeeeeap! Everything on the menu that features 45+ items is under 8 bucks! I generally don't like menu's that feature so many dishes as I feel the restaurant just throws together different things in hopes of having something sell. In this case the owner is doing US a favor by giving us so many delicious items to choose from. I love the décor, cute Thai setting that takes you on a wonderful Thai foodgasmic adventure. My only complaint is about the parking. You'd be lucky if you found a spot. Yes plenty of street parking, but I am definitely in a food coma after eating and can't bare the walk! Tip: $ Cash only! $ My mama taught me to always carry cash in case of emergency. Yep, this would constitute one. Also, I always forget that they are not open on Monday! I always end up driving there and scream DAYUM as I pull into the empty parking lot-I forgot it's Monday! Don't be like me or else we will probably run into each other on a Monday. Order ahead of time because it takes a while for your food to be prepared. It's def. made to order-you are not at Mcdonald's! My best friend who introduced me to this place always calls a second before they are about to close! Lol we have shared many to-go dinners sitting in the parking lot eating. I'm not home now or else I'd be there. Please enjoy it for me with a glass of Thai Iced tea! read more

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1/7/23@8:10pm we arrived in a decent time. We were waiting for 20mins. All the 3 woman servers were just passing us without acknowledging us. (You know that they see us but trying to avoid eye contact) After 20mins,one server was looking at the waiting list.. When I said "do you want us to seat ourselves?? And she replied, "usually you write the names here! I was getting angry.. I replied: what do you mean? There is no one here?? Just us!!! And she said, you can wait and seat here pointing the chair along the doorway. Hell no!! Remind you it's 8:38pm. They closed at 9pm. So what do you want us to do?? Wait and then rush our food?? We left angry,frustrated and dismay.. I would preferred the guy server he is very fast and attentive. I love this place but we are so disappointed and frustrated with the kind of service... who is the owner of this place? Teach your servers the BASIC 101 customer service!!! read more

Cash only The owner is amazing. He's attentive, quick , speaks fluent english, funny and super friendly. Recommend: Pad thai Thai tea Curry Grilled sweet sticky rice stuffed with banana. Fried banana Pretty much all their desserts A side of fish sauce with chili GOOD EATS:) Portion are huge. Enough to share with the BF. read more

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I stopped in here on my way home from work and ordered an entree to-go. My test of a good Thai restaurant is the Pad See Ew. This place did not disappoint! It was very flavorful. The man who took my order was very friendly. He asked if I wanted it with Chinese Broccoli and I said of course. I'm glad I had an option. It just wouldn't have been the same if it had come with some other kind. My food was ready in about 6 minutes and I was on my way. I will definitely be back! read more

Khun Khao Thai Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Panorama City, California