Pai Kin Kao
80 River St #3805, Cambridge
(617) 945-2977
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I travel the world extensively so I know it to be very true that my beef massaman tonight was the worst prepared I have tasted in the last 40 years of travelling the world. The beef had so much gristle that it was inedible. A waste of money and discussing. Be ashamed Pai Kin Kao Restaurant.
Food: 1
Service: 1
The food was good, we ordered panaang curry and basil fried rice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The food was great here. I brought my daughter here and we had Drunken Noodle, yellow curry with pineapple, and a traditional dish with pork sausage. Plus Thai Iced teas. Everything was delicious. I wish I had learned about this sooner. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So good! This food was fire.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One word: The chicken wings were amazing! The customer service was good. He offered me a bag and was attentive. It was a good experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pai Kin Kao is a small casual restaurant in Cambridge that serves up some authentic Thai dishes. First time I stepped in, the restaurant was completely empty and silent. However, shortly after I placed an order, I started hearing one of my favorite sounds in the kitchen come to life. The breath of the wok and the sizzling dance of ingredients dancing within. It sounded like a jet engine firing up and it wasn’t muffled as the kitchen literally was right there behind the stainless steel counter where the menu boards are (and not in another room).
I love that sound so much as someone in the culinary profession who can tell when and what different ingredients are added to complete the one dish being ordered. As expected, my order didn’t take long to arrive in my table. Less than 5 minutes from start to finish…and here I was looking at a beautiful dish steaming hot right in front of me. Did I mention just how amazing it smells?
(Fast forward…many visits later…ordering the same few dishes and then some.)
They are very consistent. Something that I truly appreciate as that’s one of the more important things in the culinary world. Either you’re consistently good…or consistently bad. None of the bi-polar quality issues here. They’re just consistently good in what they do.
For that alone, they are truly deserving of 5 stars and come highly recommended as a small casual authentic Thai eatery.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
A hidden gem! Sweet people and good food with big portions
Sooooooooo GOOD. Thank you Thai people for making amazing food!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My frequent go-to Thai place in this area. Plenty of delicious vegetarian options and one of the few places that can make their curries vegetarian as well upon request (ask to make without fish abd oyster sauce).
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very authentic and tasteful!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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A small-ish restaurant! I thought the food was good and our server was friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have never experienced food this good. I want it for every meal. If you go anywhere in Cambridge or Boston and miss this place, you ha e really missed the best meal you will ever eat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is just awesome, the crab rangoon are a must
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food, great price, fast friendly service. Went for lunch on a Saturday afternoon, seated immediately, had food within 10 minutes. Nothing fancy but really hits the spot!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is Delicious, service is good !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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