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    Kao Thai Restaurant

    4.1 (163 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Desserts, Noodles
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Mami I.

    I visited this restaurant with my friends for lunch. The place is clean, well organized, lots of seating and spacious. There are lots of menus to choose from, we ordered papaya salad, soup to share, and noodles and other dishes for individual meals. The salad and soup are both delicious, and the waiter is kind enough to bring extra plates for us. Good service!! My noodle was good too but little bit salty for my liking, and wished there were more portions for the price. But overall it was good quality and experience.

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    Prasanya M.

    We went for lunch and place was not crowded... we seated ourselves... Ambience was good!! We ordered crab spring rolls and roti canai with yellow curry as starters... I felt the crab was imitation crab in spring rolls but taste was okay.. roti canai and yellow curry was really good!! Roti being a slight bit oily... for main course we had red curry with chicken and Kaprow fried rice with chicken... they brought ours orders right away... fried rice was really good with slight amount of spice... red curry was okay not Great... felt the veggies were raw and not cooked chicken also felt very pungent... but curry was good... would recommend Kaprow Fried Rice... quantity was pretty good for 2 people!!

    Flowers
    Serious W.

    Truly such a beautiful establishment for casual dining and small gatherings. Whether a bite to eat or a romantic date is the occasion, the soothing and pleasant atmosphere and how the owner goes the extra mile by in service by ensuring fresh flowers are placed on the table daily make this spot my favorite Thai restaurant. Among the many entrees and yummy dishes to choose from with your own preference of spice level, Kao Thai has pleased me and my company each time I have had the pleasure of visiting. Surprise your taste buds and try something, I'm here to say that you'll definitely love it!

    Niveen M.

    I really have zero good things to say about this place. I've never found Panang disgusting, but this dish was disgusting. It's as if they scooped peanut butter from the jar and coated the chicken in it and served it up. My hubs Jane's Thai spicy red curry was water thin. There was absolutely no viscosity. The pad Thai was fine. I tried to call to see if there was anything that can be done and no answer. Appalled.

    Mango Sticky Rice w Coconut sauce
    Joel N.

    -Pad See Eaw. Thai rice noodles, egg and shrimp & broccoli in Thai soy sauce. Very tasty- I choose Med spice, wow , hot @ tasty. Mango & sticky rice w coconut sauce is AMAZING!

    Euni B.

    Was out running errands with my brother and we decided to stop at this random Thai spot on the way to Trader Joe's. We are so thankful to have found this place. He introduced me to Roti Canai (YOU MUST TRY) with curry. Also try the Thai iced green tea! I've never seen it at other Thai restaurants and it was very delicious and not as sweet as Thai iced tea. Ordered classic pad see eaw and the noodles tasted like they were hand made back in the kitchen like fresh pasta. Could've used some more broccoli but overall the dish was the most flavorful pad see eaw I've ever tasted. Service was excellent! And the place was very clean and had some "Thai jazz like" music in the background. I will definitely be spreading the word about this place. Menu prices are a bit pricey for dinner but very comparable at lunch time.

    Outstanding atmosphere and delectable flavors! Additionally, very pleasant music and ambience I highly recommend them!
    Sunset F.

    We had the best experience at Kao Thai restaurant Virginia Beach! Outstanding atmosphere and delectable flavors! Additionally, very pleasant music and ambience I highly recommend them! Amazing service!

    Drunken noodles

    First time at Kao Thai and here is my review: Food: I ordered the drunken noodles with soft tofu with a mild spice level. The flavor is the right amount of spicy, savory, with a hint of sweet. Service: The service was great and the waitress was kind and cheerful. It wasn't as busy when I went in, but she was patient as I perused the menu. Ambiance: The restaurant is clean and has some light jazz music playing. A great spot to stop for lunch or dinner. Cant wait to try their kao soi next!

    Shrimp Bikini (a must have)
    Kwame S.

    I stopped by Kao Thai for a quick lunch, and I'm absolutely glad that I did. Everything from the start to the finish of my lunch was A+. First off, the waitress was extremely friendly, cheerful, and (most important) very helpful. Actually, she's one of the main reasons that I gave this restaurant a 5-star rating. I started off with the Shrimp Bikini, and they were very delicious. I was a bit surprised (in a good way) that the 'bikinis' were jammed packed with shrimp and other goodies. For my main course, I had the crispy salmon with spicy Thai basil sauce. The salmon portion size was perfect for me (ie large but not too large). Also, I thought the dish was great for someone who is watching his calories because it's served with a nice helping of steamed broccoli. ;) I think Kao Thai is one of those places where you will receive a small plate (one spring roll, in my case) with an entree order. The prices were pretty reasonable for the area, so you will not break the bank for a delicious meal. The next time I have a Thai craving in the area, I will be sure to drop by Kao Thai Restaurant.

    Chicken larb
    Amy J.

    Delicious pumpkin curry at a perfect 5/10 spice level. Super flavorful chicken larb salad as well. Very healthy and super fresh!

    Jay H.

    I can't begin to express how good this food it. As a person who has been to many authentic Thai restaurants, I was looking for something equivalent. Man I found it! My first experience was with Uber Eats. We was so impress, my wife and I decided to visit the place the next day. Customer service was awesome and food deliver to the table quickly. Place was very clean as well. This officially made it to out favorite list.

    Pad thai with "extra shrimp"

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    Great experience. Good food and wait staff. Good value for the quality. Beautiful interiors. Can't wait to return.

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    I got the Thai Fried rice with beef and shrimp. I didn't think it was that good. I have definitely had better - much better.

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    Ate here yesterday. Great lunch specials! Food was yummy, and service was great. Definitely recommend!

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    4.4(187 reviews)
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