I'm only in my hometown of Kenosha a few days out of the year around xmas. I spotted a new Thai-Lao place, so I had to check it out. I got the Golf [sic] of Thailand and it was fantastic. My only gripe was they were a bit stingy on the seafood, however, because the price was quite low for the ingredients, I'm not holding it against them. I got the 10/10 spice level and they delievered. I used to go to a place called Vientiane (now closed) in Madison frequently, maybe 10 years ago, and this is the only place that is almost as good as that place was. read more

Nice little joint, nice owner/server, solid food. Owner is Laotian and not talkative, but nice. Drunken Wide Noodle - more ketchupy than savory. Still on the hunt for the best drunken noodles in Wisconsin. Not here. Pho Cleared the plate. I love that they're staying traditional and didn't add sugar. So many pho places are adding sugar now and the broth is sweet. Here, it was good. But it wasn't the traditional Vietnamese pho, and there were no meat choices to be made - it just comes standard with beef and meatballs. I could do without the meatballs. I went in wanting to get pho, so I didn't try anything else, but I'd love to revisit and try their other more Laotian fares. read more

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Food was real good; service took a little time but it shows how food was fresh. It was packed and 1 waitress wasn't enough but customers were understanding and patient. All in all, excellent place to try something new. read more

We had a really nice time at pha Khao! Everything tasted very fresh and flavorful. The portions were very generous and the prices fair! The place itself is cute and nicely decorated. The server was attentive. Highly recommend! read more

Great Lao food! Happened to see this spot on the way to the farmers market. Lao sausage is now one of our favorites. Papaya salad and beef larb are both tasty and spicy. Very clean restaurant. We'll definitely be making the trip here again to try other dishes. read more

We stopped by right before closing and noticed the place was pretty empty, so we weren't sure what to expect--but it turned out to be a great experience! We ordered a Thai curry, and it had that rich, authentic flavor you'd expect from a good Thai restaurant. We also tried the pho, and it was a bit different from other Vietnamese places--it came with meatballs and sliced meat, but the broth and other ingredients were quite similar to traditional pho. Still tasty! What really stood out was the thoughtful service. The server made sure the top of the straw stayed clean before handing it over--such a small detail, but it really showed how attentive they are. Overall, a pleasant surprise, and we'd definitely come back! read more

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First time here and I have mixed ratings. What I thought was good would be the crab Rangoon, Panang curry, chicken satay and the chicken laarb was decent. Mother in law liked the pad see ewe. The beef Thai basil wasn't good, it was too watery and lacked a lot of flavors. We ordered it extra spicy and it wasn't spicy at all. read more

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Great service and delicious food for a good price. Clean restaurant with a clean restroom. I tried the Thai iced tea with chicken pad see ew and it was tasty. The noodles were soft and there was a good portion. The Thai iced tea was creamy and refreshing! I also loved the pretty straw topper that came with the water. read more

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Decent are beyond small seating area. Food is excellent good crab Rangoon good chicken satay very good spicy basil

I just had another excellent meal there for my birthday. My friend enjoyed hers also. Restaurant was mostly full for the full two hours I was there. Polite, friendly, went out of their way for a couple requests. Nice, clean interior. read more

Here again and food along with service were impeccable. Love the atmosphere and Thai music videos on the screen. read more

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Cute ambiance and friendly family operating the place. Pha Khao was on the way home and just what I was looking for. They had one Pho option. I was slightly apprehensive because of this but it turned out to be excellent and came with all the condiments; Thai basil, sprouts, lime, etc.. it was exactly what I needed. Prices were good too! Lots of noodle dishes I love so I'll definitely be back, and will be looking forward to it until then! read more

We stopped for lunch had fresh spring rolls crab Rangoon and shared a chicken Pad Thai. The Rangoon's and PadThai were very good the spring were mostly rice hardly any shrimp. The service was friendly and quick. Will be back read more

Amazing service from the drinks to the Appetizer...to the entree & top notch desert!

This was my first visit to Pha Khao. I ordered my usual dish when I dine out for Thai food - Beef & Broccoli Pha Khao met the bar of taste and quality. I look forward to returning soon. read more

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Got the Gulf of Thailand curry, packed with seafood and so so delicious. Rice was cooked perfectly too. The shrimp spring rolls were fresh and delicious for lunch the next day. Will be back!! read more

Food was really good and ready on time. Grateful that there is another great Thai place in town.

This is our second visit to Pha Khao: this time, my husband and I brought friends. They enjoyed noticing the details we'd told them about: the wall hangings, the flowers on each table, the real cloth table covers protected by a sapphire blue plastic throw, and woven wood placemats. The place is small, cozy, with eight tables and additional seating at the bar. An older Asian gentleman served water in glass goblets with straws that were topped with small white roses folded from their paper tubes, and menus. We gave him our drink orders, and talked for a few minutes until a young Asian server arrived and asked if we'd decided on our entrees. Our friends chose Drunken Wide Noodles and the duck dish; my husband ordered Lao Sausage, and I decided on the Spicy Chicken. It didn't take long for our food to arrive, and we had some difficulty fitting all the steaming dishes on the table. After tasting, we all agreed that our dinners were very good. Our friend who ordered the duck declared it "delicious". Three of us packed up leftovers; the Lao Sausage satisfies a hungry person, my husband left nothing on his plate. He declared he wanted to finish the meal with a Pha Khao Dessert, featuring two small scoops of ice cream with chocolate drizzle atop sticky rice, accompanied by slices of ripe mango and rolled wafers. Our friends ordered another to share. It was an excellent ending to a satisfying dinner. We noticed as we ate that this restaurant is a good place for take-outs: a half-dozen folks of all ages and ethnicities picked up dinners. I hope the popularity of this place continues: good prices, tasty food, and decent service means we'll be back! read more

Pha Khao - Spicy Chicken and Rice - Thai Near Me - Kenosha, Wisconsin

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Everything was great!! Get the Thai Iced Tea and the curry. Interior was very clean and the service was . We were even brought a to-go box without asking. We'll be back for sure. read more

Pha Khao - Thai Iced Tea - Thai Near Me - Kenosha, Wisconsin

Great service and really good food. Just enough sweet/spice, this is good for families or people looking to try Thai for the first time. Will go back! read more

Pha Khao - Chicken Tom Yum soup, chicken pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Kenosha, Wisconsin

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It is always a joy to read about a new Asian restaurant in Wisconsin. I happened to be in the neighborhood and was pining for some Thai. I have had little in the way of success finding quality Thai food in the midwest as a whole, let alone up here in Germanic Wisconsin. The best place for Thai is absolutely up in Appleton at Thai Ginger Bistro. This is nearly like eating in Thailand. Pha Khao is good, but not in the same league. It was actually better than nearly every MKE place (no, I haven't tried Room Service yet). It's in a small strip mall consisting of three places on a busy street in Kenosha. The ambience is far nicer than the surrounding neighborhood. I found the service excellent, friendly, and willing to help me sift through what was vegetarian and what wasn't. The fresh spring rolls were good. The mint leaf is a must and many places forget it. The peanut sauce was alright, but not my favorite. I had red curry with tofu, carrot and peppers. This was rather good; not watery, like so many places, but not spicy like being up the jungles near the Thai, Laotian border. Pha Khao most likely caters to the local non-spicy crowd. Next time, it is up to me to ask. All in all, I was happy with the meal, the prices were very reasonable and the place was clean. I would go back. read more

The food here is great! I've been hoping for a delicious Asian restaurant in Kenosha and they did not disappoint. They make your food not spicy, but when I asked the owner he said that it can range from 0-3 (which i wish I knew before ordering). I ordered 3 dishes: Tom Yum soup with chicken Red Curry with Beef Pineapple Fried Rice with Shrimp Price wasn't too bad either - the three dishes were $31 without tax Definitely coming again! read more

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Great spot for Thai here in my hometown. Tried the Shrimp Paradise and loved it - perfect balance of sweet pineapple and curry seasoning. Even with one person working the whole FOH, the service was speedy and our orders came out fresh. That space is a little cramped however, perhaps if the seating was a little more modular it would feel more spacious. However I understand it was turned over to them from the previous restaurant owners. I was honestly a little bummed when the previous restaurant (Italian) that was in this space went out of business, but Pha Khao is certainly a worthy replacement. Can't wait to go back. read more

Pha Khao - Shrimp Paradise - Thai Near Me - Kenosha, Wisconsin

We have eaten here 3 times so far. Great food and service. Very reasonable cost. We will be back. read more

If you want actually GOOD Thai food anywhere near Kenosha, this is the place to go. We've tried Sticky Rice and Krung Thai in Racine, but both of them are BLAND. When I get Thai food, I want it to have flavor. Pimmy's is a massive disappointment with watery sauce that they still somehow don't give enough of, mushy noodles, and bonkers flavor profiles. Pha Khao was delicious and affordable, and the only reason I won't give it 5 stars is their $11 Mai Tai is NOT a Mai Tai. A Mai Tai is rum, orgeat, lime, orange liqueur, and mint. A Mai Tai is NOT orange juice, pineapple juice, and rum. read more

Such a lovely, tasty meal and wonderful service. So glad to have great Thai food nearby!

I wanted to really like this new restaurant, but the food was just okay. The staff was very friendly.

So delicious, excellent service. We are delighted to have this restaurant in our area and look forward to returning.

Great food, a lot of Thai options. Great atmosphere and service. Very clean new restaurant.

Food very fresh and hot. It was very tasty. The service was very nice. They went out of there way to please a bunch of women that are very picky. The place itself is very neat and clean. I would go back in a minute. read more

The vibe is nice, the service was wonderful. The food was mid. I just thought the flavor would be more robust. The menu elaborated on ingredients and the descriptions just sound soo amazing! The food arrived and it looked nice. It just wasn't flavorful. The steam mussels were literally steamed mussels in water. We were told the "sauce" was so delicious but it had No flavor. We had some seafood dish again so pretty but was very bland. The noodles looked like slop on my plate but it had more flavor than anything else we had. The spring rolls were good but there is another place local that I LOVE them from. I think it's their sauce. I wish I had great things to say. I wouldn't be opposed to going back to give it another try because the people were very nice. read more

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Wow, welcome to the neighborhood! I ordered the Beef Larb and my husband the Pad Thai. Both delicious. The owners were so welcoming and I love the decor. I felt invited into their home. So awesome! read more

Pha Khao - Chicken Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Kenosha, Wisconsin

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The 3 of us did enjoy a delightful Friday early dinner. I believe there were two other parties. Hot fresh and delightful food. We will be back. Please try and report back. The homemade wontons were the best I ever had. I am 68 yrs. young. read more

Ordered vegetable Pad Thai a few days ago - and it was fabulous. Lots of fresh vegetables. They tailored the spiciness to my preference (some places just give you hot chili flakes and tell you to spice it on your own -HATE that). Price was very reasonable. The young woman behind the counter was super friendly. Had it ready soon after I placed my order. It's 3 days later and I'm going back already! read more

My family and I ate here on a whim while driving from Chicago to Milwaukee. The restaurant immediately reminded me of a place I would go to in Southeast Asia -- family-run business, home-cooked food. Delicious, authentic, and very reasonably priced. Even the mango sticky rice was perfect - this is a dish that is simple but hard to do well. We will be back for sure. Thank you for the wonderful meal! read more

Excellent food!! Service is good. Small but cutely decorated. It could accommodate more table seating if the bar was smaller, but otherwise a great place for a wonderful meal. It is all seasoned perfectly! Be sure to try the red curry, fresh shrimp roll ( huge), the Pho. read more

Wow! Food was absolutely fantastic and the service here was A++. Pad Thai was amazing!!