Khao Thai Restaurant
$$ • Thai, Pet Friendly, VeganAbout Khao Thai Restaurant
Khao Thai Restaurant Reviews
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Loved the food at this Thai restaurant. The green curry delicious, the catfish dish was a savory dish that I loved; not sure I've had that anywhere else. Papaya salad was fresh and crisp.
We ordered vegetarian takeout from this place and the food + quantity was really good. It was also priced really well.
Extremely noisy. Difficult to hear people talk at your own table.
Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 9:30PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 9:30PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 9PM |
Khao Thai Restaurant is located in San Jose near the Westgate shopping complex, with a large parking lot in front. The interior has ample seating for groups, with modern decor and a touch of Thai flair. Reservations are easy to make online, and seating is often quick, even without one. The staff is friendly, warm, and welcoming, providing excellent service and good recommendations. The ambiance is nice and clean, suitable for a semi-casual meal.
The menu offers a standard Thai selection of starters and entrees, including vegetarian and vegan options. Dishes are served relatively quickly. The pineapple fried rice with tofu and vegetables is a highlight, described as subtly sweet and excellent. The pad Thai noodles with tofu is very tasty, with lots of fresh veggies, though some prefer a slightly thicker noodle. The yellow curry with tofu is a creamy, rich, and good vegetarian option. The stir-fried eggplant with Thai basil and tofu is one of the better dishes, with soft eggplant. The red curry is very coconutty and well done. Appetizers like the fried egg rolls are crunchy with great filling, and the fried banana and ice cream dessert is crispy, sweet, and delectable.
A common critique is that the portion sizes are quite small compared to the prices, leaving little leftovers. Some dishes, like the pad kee mao, can be okay but a tad oily. Overall, the food quality is superb, very good, and full of flavor, making it a decent or wonderful local option for Thai food. Many customers plan to return to explore more of the menu, though some note the prices are a consideration.