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TL;DR: Attentive and friendly staff serving decent, but slightly underwhelming Thai cuisine Ordered: Roti, Yellow Curry, Chicken Satay, Spring Rolls, Tom Kha (chicken), Khao neow moo Tod, green curry, pad see ew, and pad see mao The tom kha soup was surprisingly delicious and the pad see ew was surprisingly bland and not good. Other dishes were about average. Probably won't be back but appreciate the team at Khao Thai for their friendly service and conversation. Cheers, Khao Thai!
I love going here! I drove by this place and noted that I needed to try it one day. I've been there twice and just love all their food and the service. I always get the spring rolls, pineapple fried rice. I've tried their roti which is good as well as their calamari which I loved! I love the papaya salad and ordered it spicy but wasn't that spicy which was ok but still loved it. Also tried the ka prow I think and that was good as well. I love their chicken satay. You really can't go wrong with anything on their menu!
Decided to try out Khao Thai! 7 of us ordered: sierra nevada hazy $9 lychee martini $13.50 pina colada $13.50 roti $14.95, yellow curry chicken satay $14.95 fresh spring rolls $14.95 tom kha chicken $9.95 som tum salad $17.95 khao neow moo tod $21.95 stir fry egg plant with thai basil and pork $18.95 pla nueng manao $39.95 green curry tofu $18.95 pad see ew beef $21.95 pad kee mao pork $18.95 basil fried rice beef $21.95 jasmine rice $3 roti with vanilla ice cream (comped) Staff was very friendly. Luckily they weren't too busy. Food/value could be better. Pad see ew is my go to, and it was below average. Highlights were the tom kha chicken soup! Parking can be difficult during peak hours...may need to park farther back in the lot and walk over . Auto 20% for our group size.
There's lots of reviews that paint Khao as being nice interior/ambiance, but with bland food. I would listen to them. The food looked good, but it really feels like their kitchen hasn't hit their stride yet. I might try them again eventually, but i was disappointed by the service and food this first time around. Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao) 6.5/10: Seemed relatively healthy for what this dish is, but gosh the flavor was just wrong. This is one of those foods i just love, so it felt weird trying to eat this rendition. Fried Rice with Chicken 6/10: Bland. Zero wok hei. i don't know, if they tried branding their restaurant as a "healthy" thai shop, i might be more inclined to visit, but their positioning was off trying to identify as a standard thai place in saratoga.
I ordered a lunch special and a pad see ew off the regular menu. Both tasted good. I like that it is less oily compared to other Thai restaurants. Flavor was on point. Pad Thai was not too sour. Portion is perfect too! I picked Thai tea with my lunch special. It was not overpower with condensed milk sweetness. Staff is friendly and attentive. The place is quite big with plenty of tables. Decor is new and clean. 10/10 will return.
Came here last night with the family after taking pictures. The restaurant itself is in a decently clean plaza, the decor inside was modern and was pretty clean overall. For food we order the roti, pad thai, moo dang and the kai tod. Unfortunately, I didn't get to try the pad thai, so I won't be writing a review on that. The roti was probably the best thing we had The curry sauce that came with it was great along with the pickled veggiesI would recommend getting this. 5/5* The kai tod (fried chicken bowl) was good, but portion size was a bit underwhelming the amount of meat that my brother-in-law got was probably half a chicken breast but they were definitely generous on the fried rice on the bottom. 3/5* Finally the Moo Dang, my fiance and I shared this dish and I can say that it was a bit underwhelming. The meat was not juicy at all, a bit on the chewy side, and they essentially put red chasu sauce all over the meat. The fried rice lacks wok flavor if that's what you're looking for and I'm not sure I would recommend this dish 2/5* Ambiance: 4/5* Service: 4/5* Food: 3/5* My rating is solely on the food and not service and ambiance, but add those just for a general sense of the the establishment. P.S. this place charges you 20% for a service fee for parties of 6 or more whereas the norm should be 18%.
Sat outside at Khao Thai in Saratoga and had a really nice experience overall. The patio is a nice setup--perfect for a casual meal. Food was solid across the board. The pad thai was well-balanced, not overly sweet, and had good texture. The green curry stood out with a rich, flavorful sauce and just the right level of heat. Also tried the basil chicken, which had a nice kick and fresh taste. Service was friendly and efficient.
This place took over the old Rojoz Wraps storefront. The parking situation can be hit or miss, there was a long line if cars for the mcdonalds drive thru that was hindering traffic into the lot. Luckily, we walked so avoided all of that. They were pretty busy, I did appreciate that the staff weren't hovering over us and only came over when we got their attention. We ordered the chicken pad kee mao, pretty standard. It came out and looked really nice, but when I started eating it, it was soooo salty. I don't think I'll be back, just wasn't to my taste. My partner also thought it was salty and his tolerance is higher than mine. His initial few bites were fine, but at the end, he agreed with me that the dish was too salty.
My family made a reservation at Khao Thai restaurant for a Sunday gathering. It is located at the corner of a strip mall facing McDonald's. It was larger and more upscale than I expected. The interior is elegantly designed with bronze, grey and brown hues, laminate wood floors, small trees in planter boxes and exotic light fixtures. Having lived in Hollywood for close to a decade, my expectations when it comes to Thai food are pretty high. Thai Town down there has a lot of variety and many quality restaurants such as Jitlada, Mae Malai, Ruen Pair, Palms Thai, Sapp Coffee, etc. We had a nice corner table for 12 people. The drink menu has sake options, mocktails, Thai iced tea, butterfly pea lemonade and Singha beer but no hard liquor cocktails. I ordered a Mai Tai, which was bright and colorful. It was topped with mint leaves and a Maraschino cherry. The sake blended with the juices smoothly and it was better than expected. We ordered many dishes to be served family-style. We started off with Roti, which was served with a yellow curry sauce. It came out hot and flaky. A nice chewy texture. Next came the Crab Fried Rice. The texture was a bit mushy and the rice was clumped together. The crab was fresh and the flavor was pretty mild. For the next set of dishes, we got the Crispy Pork Belly, Pad Thai, Stir-fried Cabbage, Green Papaya Salad, Chicken Larb with sticky rice and Tom Yum with seafood. On the whole, every dish had nice traditional Thai flavors and the presentation was solid. The prevailing sentiment around the table was that flavor of most entrees was overpowered with salt, especially the cabbage, larb and Tom Yum. About 30% too much salt, in my estimation. The Tom Yum was so concentrated with salt and seafood that it was borderline inedible. It was a shame, because I was otherwise pretty impressed with the experience at Khao Thai. The service was patient and friendly, even as it started getting busier during dinner service.
The service and atmosphere were nice. We had reservations but it wasn't really necessary. The food was ok. Pad Thai was a bit too sour for me but my daughter liked it. The roti was too oily but the yellow curry was very good. We ordered the deep fried sea bass. The flavor was good when you got some of the sauce but there wasnt a lot of it to be all over the fish. Also the sea bass didn't have a lot of meat in it. The pork belly we got was good and actually better the next day as a left over. Overall this place is ok. We wouldn't drive out for it though.
Stumbled upon this place last night after seeing the lot for Siam Station, my usual goto Thai, crowded. Glad that I did because it was a fantastic experience. Got seated for dinner around 8pm almost immediately. Good mix of the classic dishes, spice levels aligned with expectations, really nice ambiance and decor. Mix of inside and outside seating. A bit understaffed, but they work hard to make the rounds. Decent price at roughly $40/pp Had the beef pad see ew, beef pad kee mao, Thai iced tea, and roti with yellow curry. Everything was delicious. The beef had a nice smoky wok hei taste, noodles were cooked well, and both entrees had just the right amount of vegetables. I'd say it was just enough food for two moderately hungry people. I'd love a bit more curry for the roti though. Maybe I'll opt for a full curry order next time. Looking forward to the next visit and exploring the rest of the menu. Khao Thai, you've got a new regular. See yall soon!
SERVICE - located in San Jose near the westgate shopping complex - large parking lot in front with plenty of spots - interior has ample seating to accommodate large or smaller groups - no wait on a weekday evening - service is good and was able to give us information regarding allergens - food served relatively quickly - ambiance good for a semi casual meal MENU - standard Thai selection of starters and entrees - vegetarian/vegan options available - average price FOOD - yellow curry with tofu (7/10): carrots, potato, onion, and tofu in a creamy coconut curry sauce. This was the only curry that did not have fish sauce. It was creamy and rich with a good amount of vegetables compared to curry sauce. - pineapple fried rice (8/10): fried rice with carrots, peas, pineapples, raisins, and cashews. A subtly sweet but not overpowering accompaniment that pairs well with other stir fries and curries as a part of a family meal. - pad kee mao (5/10): wide rice noodles with mixed vegetables. This was okay but i felt like it was too oily for my taste. - stir fried eggplant with Thai basil and tofu (8/10): eggplant stir fried with mixed vegetables and basil in house made stir fry sauce. This was one of the better dishes we ordered. The eggplant is soft and melty but a tad oily. It would also be good with tofu though we chose to do mixed vegetables. WOULD I GO BACK? Not sure. It's a decent option if you want Thai food in the area but i would not go out of my way to seek it.
Final Thoughts: 4.30/5 We came here for a simple dinner because there was a boba spot that we wanted to try nearly. Quite crowded for a Friday night. Once we were actually inside, the experience went smoothly. Nothing too notable. Just another casual dinner for my friends and I. Food: Crab Fried Rice: 3.9/5 This is their pan-fried jasmine rice with crab meat, egg, and yellow, and green onions. Seems like a simple enough dish. The seasonings are interesting. The rice has all of the seasoning and they seemed to hold off on all additional seasonings with the crab. To get the best balance of flavors, my recommendation is to mix everything together before consuming. Initially, we just ate it as it came out without mixing, and it was so unbalanced because the rice had all of the seasonings while the crab had none. There's some cucumber slices for crunch and freshness, but I would really prefer the Persian cucumbers. While the seasonings and flavors were there, it was just a little bit too salty for me. I'm definitely not one to salt my food this much, so I didn't each much of this dish compared to the other two. Chicken Massaman Curry: 4.2/5 This dish has chicken thigh in coconut milk curry with potatoes, peanuts, tamarind, and aromatics. They serve it with roti and picked cucumbers. This dish was definitely my favorite. The cut they use is chicken thigh, so it is naturally very tender and just pulls apart. The flavor of the chicken was also nice. That combined with the curry sauce was nice. The roti was crispy and warm. They are a little oily for me, which seems like a normal thing, but I'm just not used to it. The curry sauce was well seasoned and had all of the nice spices incorporated. Perhaps this is not the usual, but I just prefer a thick curry versus a thinned out curry. I think it just coats the meat and I can get more when I dip the roti. Not the biggest concern here because the flavor compensated for it. Pad Thai with Pork: 4.0/5 Second favorite was the pad thai. This is their traditional Thai-style pan-fried rice noodles with egg, tofu, bean sprouts, and green onions. They garnish with fresh bean sprouts, crushed peanuts, and lime. Caution the peanut allergy here. Of note, my friend dislikes bean sprouts, so we typically ask for them to remove that. We chose pork for protein today and it was quite nice. There seems to only be a few pieces of meat, but we had other proteins in the other dishes. The flavor of this dish was really nice and balanced. I like that they seem to use fresh red Thai chilis versus a paste. You can visually see them in the dish too. There is a kick to it, for me, it wasn't overpowering. Menu: Easy to Navigate Their menu looks very simple and their labels/titles are very clear. I like that it is easy to navigate versus some menus looking like a wall of text. Something I also appreciate is their descriptions for each of the items. Helps to visualize each dish. --------- Quality: Made to order These foods came out nice and hot and I did almost burn my tongue on one of them. Not quite ideal, but I like that each dish does come out fresh to order. We did have a little bit of a waiting time, but it seemed worth it in the end. Price: Average Their prices do seem to be average priced items for what is sold. Their portion sizes seem appropriate too. The price range will be around $15 to $20 with a few outlier dishes. This seems normal in the bay area these days. Service/Waiting/Reservations: Simple and fast The service was fairly quick. Note that they do not have a yelp wait list, but they do allow you to make reservations on their website. When we got there, we added our names to the waitlist and stepped out. They were fairly quick with the service and nice overall. Ambiance: Average restaurant Pretty average restaurant. Our table was placed at a very questionable spot though? The other tables seemed like they fit in as a seating table and that's not to say ours was not. It was just placed in a more questionable area. At first, I kind of liked it because we had our own table that was away from the rest of the tables, but my friend pointed out that we are in fact within fairly close proximity to the restroom area. We were far enough and there's this invisible divider, but he was correct about the location being more awkward than anything. Yes, we did have this space around us to ourselves, but there were times where it felt a little off with people just walking in a out of the restroom around us while we were eating. Location/Parking: Big enough parking area This place is located at the corner intersection of Prospect Road and Lawrence Expressway. Cere Tea is located in the same plaza and they have a Trader Joes within the plaza right across from here. The parking space seems optimal. We don't usually have a hard time finding a space here. There are some spaces farther back too, but we usually can find on closer to the front.
Came here for a lunch on a Friday and they get pretty busy. In fact, parking is a bit of a challenge but at least they have a parking lot. And we didn't come till 12:30 so I guess that's prime time. Cuz and I ordered the pumpkin curry with tofu and while I didn't ask for mild I did notice it said mild on the receipt which was perfect. It definitely had a bit of heat to it but not overbearing. I LOVED this dish. They provide big soft pieces of tofu that don't break apart and there's a good amount of it. Along with chunks of perfectly tender and delightful pumpkin pieces. it also comes with red and green bell peppers. It was absolutely delicious. They provide a bowl of rice to go with it which I typically don't eat a lot of rice but the curry was so good that I did get a lot of rice so I could add the curry sauce! In fact, we had leftovers that I brought home and the next day I made noodles and added the pumpkin curry to it and it was PERFECTION. Curry sauce on every bit of the noodle, the tender pumpkin, crunchy bell peppers and soft tender tofu. I definitely will do that again!! We also got the Pad Thai with chicken. This is my must order for every new Thai restaurant and I use this as a baseline. It threw me off a bit because it came wrapped up like an egg omelet and we had to ask what it was again because we had also ordered the Thai omelet and thought that was the dish. I wish I had taken a picture of it stirred all together but I will say - they added chopped peanuts and crunchy bean sprouts and you add in the egg - it had a lot of texture. They used the smaller thin noodles which I LOVED (again - sorry no pic) and the flavor was SO ON POINT. Definitely one of the TOP pad thai's we've ever had. I do think the presentation was a bit off - had to spend time chopping up the egg from the top into the dish - I would have preferred it more traditional where it's already added in. So we decided to try the Thai Omelet since it sounded different. We got the small side and basically it's their fried rice with ground chicken covered with egg - and they provide a sweet and sour type sauce. It was very good but I think I'll either do rice or noodles - not both. Adding the sauce really added that extra flavor to the dish. Service was great as they kept refilling our water and was so nice with all the to go containers as Cuz and I split some of the dishes. I can't wait to come back and try their dinner menu which I understand has additional offerings. read more
After grocery shopping at Trader Joe's, I got hungry and saw Khao Thai restaurant. I'm not sure if it's new. Inside of restaurant felt calm right away spacious, simple, and done in a dark brown tone without anything overly decorative. I like that. The staff was friendly and we were seated right away. We ordered papaya salad and basil chicken. Both dishes were generous and delicious, easily enough for two. I'll definitely come back for the lunch special. Totally recommend! One last thing...the Muay Thai boxing like pictures on the wall felt a bit out of place for a restaurant... just thought. read more
TL;DR: Attentive and friendly staff serving decent, but slightly underwhelming Thai cuisine Ordered: Roti, Yellow Curry, Chicken Satay, Spring Rolls, Tom Kha (chicken), Khao neow moo Tod, green curry, pad see ew, and pad see mao The tom kha soup was surprisingly delicious and the pad see ew was surprisingly bland and not good. Other dishes were about average. Probably won't be back but appreciate the team at Khao Thai for their friendly service and conversation. Cheers, Khao Thai! read more
1 month ago
I love going here! I drove by this place and noted that I needed to try it one day. I've been there twice and just love all their food and the service. I always get the spring rolls, pineapple fried rice. I've tried their roti which is good as well as their calamari which I loved! I love the papaya salad and ordered it spicy but wasn't that spicy which was ok but still loved it. Also tried the ka prow I think and that was good as well. I love their chicken satay. You really can't go wrong with anything on their menu! read more
Decided to try out Khao Thai! 7 of us ordered: sierra nevada hazy $9 lychee martini $13.50 pina colada $13.50 roti $14.95, yellow curry chicken satay $14.95 fresh spring rolls $14.95 tom kha chicken $9.95 som tum salad $17.95 khao neow moo tod $21.95 stir fry egg plant with thai basil and pork $18.95 pla nueng manao $39.95 green curry tofu $18.95 pad see ew beef $21.95 pad kee mao pork $18.95 basil fried rice beef $21.95 jasmine rice $3 roti with vanilla ice cream (comped) Staff was very friendly. Luckily they weren't too busy. Food/value could be better. Pad see ew is my go to, and it was below average. Highlights were the tom kha chicken soup! Parking can be difficult during peak hours...may need to park farther back in the lot and walk over . Auto 20% for our group size. read more
There's lots of reviews that paint Khao as being nice interior/ambiance, but with bland food. I would listen to them. The food looked good, but it really feels like their kitchen hasn't hit their stride yet. I might try them again eventually, but i was disappointed by the service and food this first time around. Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao) 6.5/10: Seemed relatively healthy for what this dish is, but gosh the flavor was just wrong. This is one of those foods i just love, so it felt weird trying to eat this rendition. Fried Rice with Chicken 6/10: Bland. Zero wok hei. i don't know, if they tried branding their restaurant as a "healthy" thai shop, i might be more inclined to visit, but their positioning was off trying to identify as a standard thai place in saratoga. read more
5 months ago
I ordered a lunch special and a pad see ew off the regular menu. Both tasted good. I like that it is less oily compared to other Thai restaurants. Flavor was on point. Pad Thai was not too sour. Portion is perfect too! I picked Thai tea with my lunch special. It was not overpower with condensed milk sweetness. Staff is friendly and attentive. The place is quite big with plenty of tables. Decor is new and clean. 10/10 will return. read more
Came here last night with the family after taking pictures. The restaurant itself is in a decently clean plaza, the decor inside was modern and was pretty clean overall. For food we order the roti, pad thai, moo dang and the kai tod. Unfortunately, I didn't get to try the pad thai, so I won't be writing a review on that. The roti was probably the best thing we had The curry sauce that came with it was great along with the pickled veggiesI would recommend getting this. 5/5* The kai tod (fried chicken bowl) was good, but portion size was a bit underwhelming the amount of meat that my brother-in-law got was probably half a chicken breast but they were definitely generous on the fried rice on the bottom. 3/5* Finally the Moo Dang, my fiance and I shared this dish and I can say that it was a bit underwhelming. The meat was not juicy at all, a bit on the chewy side, and they essentially put red chasu sauce all over the meat. The fried rice lacks wok flavor if that's what you're looking for and I'm not sure I would recommend this dish 2/5* Ambiance: 4/5* Service: 4/5* Food: 3/5* My rating is solely on the food and not service and ambiance, but add those just for a general sense of the the establishment. P.S. this place charges you 20% for a service fee for parties of 6 or more whereas the norm should be 18%. read more
Sat outside at Khao Thai in Saratoga and had a really nice experience overall. The patio is a nice setup--perfect for a casual meal. Food was solid across the board. The pad thai was well-balanced, not overly sweet, and had good texture. The green curry stood out with a rich, flavorful sauce and just the right level of heat. Also tried the basil chicken, which had a nice kick and fresh taste. Service was friendly and efficient. read more
This place took over the old Rojoz Wraps storefront. The parking situation can be hit or miss, there was a long line if cars for the mcdonalds drive thru that was hindering traffic into the lot. Luckily, we walked so avoided all of that. They were pretty busy, I did appreciate that the staff weren't hovering over us and only came over when we got their attention. We ordered the chicken pad kee mao, pretty standard. It came out and looked really nice, but when I started eating it, it was soooo salty. I don't think I'll be back, just wasn't to my taste. My partner also thought it was salty and his tolerance is higher than mine. His initial few bites were fine, but at the end, he agreed with me that the dish was too salty. read more
My family made a reservation at Khao Thai restaurant for a Sunday gathering. It is located at the corner of a strip mall facing McDonald's. It was larger and more upscale than I expected. The interior is elegantly designed with bronze, grey and brown hues, laminate wood floors, small trees in planter boxes and exotic light fixtures. Having lived in Hollywood for close to a decade, my expectations when it comes to Thai food are pretty high. Thai Town down there has a lot of variety and many quality restaurants such as Jitlada, Mae Malai, Ruen Pair, Palms Thai, Sapp Coffee, etc. We had a nice corner table for 12 people. The drink menu has sake options, mocktails, Thai iced tea, butterfly pea lemonade and Singha beer but no hard liquor cocktails. I ordered a Mai Tai, which was bright and colorful. It was topped with mint leaves and a Maraschino cherry. The sake blended with the juices smoothly and it was better than expected. We ordered many dishes to be served family-style. We started off with Roti, which was served with a yellow curry sauce. It came out hot and flaky. A nice chewy texture. Next came the Crab Fried Rice. The texture was a bit mushy and the rice was clumped together. The crab was fresh and the flavor was pretty mild. For the next set of dishes, we got the Crispy Pork Belly, Pad Thai, Stir-fried Cabbage, Green Papaya Salad, Chicken Larb with sticky rice and Tom Yum with seafood. On the whole, every dish had nice traditional Thai flavors and the presentation was solid. The prevailing sentiment around the table was that flavor of most entrees was overpowered with salt, especially the cabbage, larb and Tom Yum. About 30% too much salt, in my estimation. The Tom Yum was so concentrated with salt and seafood that it was borderline inedible. It was a shame, because I was otherwise pretty impressed with the experience at Khao Thai. The service was patient and friendly, even as it started getting busier during dinner service. read more
The service and atmosphere were nice. We had reservations but it wasn't really necessary. The food was ok. Pad Thai was a bit too sour for me but my daughter liked it. The roti was too oily but the yellow curry was very good. We ordered the deep fried sea bass. The flavor was good when you got some of the sauce but there wasnt a lot of it to be all over the fish. Also the sea bass didn't have a lot of meat in it. The pork belly we got was good and actually better the next day as a left over. Overall this place is ok. We wouldn't drive out for it though. read more
Stumbled upon this place last night after seeing the lot for Siam Station, my usual goto Thai, crowded. Glad that I did because it was a fantastic experience. Got seated for dinner around 8pm almost immediately. Good mix of the classic dishes, spice levels aligned with expectations, really nice ambiance and decor. Mix of inside and outside seating. A bit understaffed, but they work hard to make the rounds. Decent price at roughly $40/pp Had the beef pad see ew, beef pad kee mao, Thai iced tea, and roti with yellow curry. Everything was delicious. The beef had a nice smoky wok hei taste, noodles were cooked well, and both entrees had just the right amount of vegetables. I'd say it was just enough food for two moderately hungry people. I'd love a bit more curry for the roti though. Maybe I'll opt for a full curry order next time. Looking forward to the next visit and exploring the rest of the menu. Khao Thai, you've got a new regular. See yall soon! read more
7 months ago
SERVICE - located in San Jose near the westgate shopping complex - large parking lot in front with plenty of spots - interior has ample seating to accommodate large or smaller groups - no wait on a weekday evening - service is good and was able to give us information regarding allergens - food served relatively quickly - ambiance good for a semi casual meal MENU - standard Thai selection of starters and entrees - vegetarian/vegan options available - average price FOOD - yellow curry with tofu (7/10): carrots, potato, onion, and tofu in a creamy coconut curry sauce. This was the only curry that did not have fish sauce. It was creamy and rich with a good amount of vegetables compared to curry sauce. - pineapple fried rice (8/10): fried rice with carrots, peas, pineapples, raisins, and cashews. A subtly sweet but not overpowering accompaniment that pairs well with other stir fries and curries as a part of a family meal. - pad kee mao (5/10): wide rice noodles with mixed vegetables. This was okay but i felt like it was too oily for my taste. - stir fried eggplant with Thai basil and tofu (8/10): eggplant stir fried with mixed vegetables and basil in house made stir fry sauce. This was one of the better dishes we ordered. The eggplant is soft and melty but a tad oily. It would also be good with tofu though we chose to do mixed vegetables. WOULD I GO BACK? Not sure. It's a decent option if you want Thai food in the area but i would not go out of my way to seek it. read more
Final Thoughts: 4.30/5 We came here for a simple dinner because there was a boba spot that we wanted to try nearly. Quite crowded for a Friday night. Once we were actually inside, the experience went smoothly. Nothing too notable. Just another casual dinner for my friends and I. Food: Crab Fried Rice: 3.9/5 This is their pan-fried jasmine rice with crab meat, egg, and yellow, and green onions. Seems like a simple enough dish. The seasonings are interesting. The rice has all of the seasoning and they seemed to hold off on all additional seasonings with the crab. To get the best balance of flavors, my recommendation is to mix everything together before consuming. Initially, we just ate it as it came out without mixing, and it was so unbalanced because the rice had all of the seasonings while the crab had none. There's some cucumber slices for crunch and freshness, but I would really prefer the Persian cucumbers. While the seasonings and flavors were there, it was just a little bit too salty for me. I'm definitely not one to salt my food this much, so I didn't each much of this dish compared to the other two. Chicken Massaman Curry: 4.2/5 This dish has chicken thigh in coconut milk curry with potatoes, peanuts, tamarind, and aromatics. They serve it with roti and picked cucumbers. This dish was definitely my favorite. The cut they use is chicken thigh, so it is naturally very tender and just pulls apart. The flavor of the chicken was also nice. That combined with the curry sauce was nice. The roti was crispy and warm. They are a little oily for me, which seems like a normal thing, but I'm just not used to it. The curry sauce was well seasoned and had all of the nice spices incorporated. Perhaps this is not the usual, but I just prefer a thick curry versus a thinned out curry. I think it just coats the meat and I can get more when I dip the roti. Not the biggest concern here because the flavor compensated for it. Pad Thai with Pork: 4.0/5 Second favorite was the pad thai. This is their traditional Thai-style pan-fried rice noodles with egg, tofu, bean sprouts, and green onions. They garnish with fresh bean sprouts, crushed peanuts, and lime. Caution the peanut allergy here. Of note, my friend dislikes bean sprouts, so we typically ask for them to remove that. We chose pork for protein today and it was quite nice. There seems to only be a few pieces of meat, but we had other proteins in the other dishes. The flavor of this dish was really nice and balanced. I like that they seem to use fresh red Thai chilis versus a paste. You can visually see them in the dish too. There is a kick to it, for me, it wasn't overpowering. Menu: Easy to Navigate Their menu looks very simple and their labels/titles are very clear. I like that it is easy to navigate versus some menus looking like a wall of text. Something I also appreciate is their descriptions for each of the items. Helps to visualize each dish. --------- Quality: Made to order These foods came out nice and hot and I did almost burn my tongue on one of them. Not quite ideal, but I like that each dish does come out fresh to order. We did have a little bit of a waiting time, but it seemed worth it in the end. Price: Average Their prices do seem to be average priced items for what is sold. Their portion sizes seem appropriate too. The price range will be around $15 to $20 with a few outlier dishes. This seems normal in the bay area these days. Service/Waiting/Reservations: Simple and fast The service was fairly quick. Note that they do not have a yelp wait list, but they do allow you to make reservations on their website. When we got there, we added our names to the waitlist and stepped out. They were fairly quick with the service and nice overall. Ambiance: Average restaurant Pretty average restaurant. Our table was placed at a very questionable spot though? The other tables seemed like they fit in as a seating table and that's not to say ours was not. It was just placed in a more questionable area. At first, I kind of liked it because we had our own table that was away from the rest of the tables, but my friend pointed out that we are in fact within fairly close proximity to the restroom area. We were far enough and there's this invisible divider, but he was correct about the location being more awkward than anything. Yes, we did have this space around us to ourselves, but there were times where it felt a little off with people just walking in a out of the restroom around us while we were eating. Location/Parking: Big enough parking area This place is located at the corner intersection of Prospect Road and Lawrence Expressway. Cere Tea is located in the same plaza and they have a Trader Joes within the plaza right across from here. The parking space seems optimal. We don't usually have a hard time finding a space here. There are some spaces farther back too, but we usually can find on closer to the front. read more
This place opened up 4 months ago - it is amazing! The food is very unique 5/5 - you will get your regular red/green curry and noodles and rice dishes. But they have some additional section called street food (no veggies dishes in this section - sorry). The cocktails are very unique 5/5 - I liked the sweet kiss, with coconut milk and dragon fruit and sake. The Tom Yum Margarita was also very good. I think they have a beer and wine license, and sake is in that license. Since all cocktails were sake based :) The decor was spectacular! 5/5 new vibe place - logo is super cute. The servers were very polite but seemed over worked. Would be wonderful to get a smile and welcoming feel from them - Asian hospitality, feels like someone is welcoming you home. I would give 4/5 for it. I will definitely come back again to try some of the other dishes. Dishes I have never seen in Thai restaurants before. The rice salad looked like a Burmese salad but was much healthier. The fried pork was yummy with the sauces. Their spicy sauce is very spicy - so if you don't enjoy the heat, please let them know. I thought it was very flavorful! read more
Yay! Another Thai spot in Saratoga! We tried the pad see ew and pineapple fried rice and both were yummy. I think I liked the pineapple fried rice a little bit more because it was less oily but still really flavorful. The pad see ew was a tad bit too sweet. These 2 dishes were the perfect amount for me and 2 other friends. I wanna come back to try their curry! read more
4 months ago
24 days ago
We had a really nice experience at Khao Thai, and Chanaya was such a lovely waitress! She was friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome. She checked in on us without being overbearing and was just genuinely kind and helpful throughout our meal. The food was good but the service definitely made the experience even better. Chanaya made us feel well taken care of. We'll definitely be coming back! read more
I came here with some friends for dinner after hearing great things from a coworker a few times. The restaurant looked cute and cozy - nice decorations everywhere. We ended up ordering a few dishes for everyone to try - khao neow moo tod (fried pork), chicken massaman curry, pad see ew, khao soi (egg noodles in curry), som tum salad (papaya), chicken satay and for dessert - mango sticky rice and fried banana w/ice cream. Everything was delicious! My favorites were the som tum salad (something I usually get at Thai places) and the khao neow moo tod. Each of my friends liked a different dish, so it all worked out. The som tum was very refreshing and had a good crispiness to it. The fried pork had a slightly sweet flavor that worked well with the sticky rice and dipping sauce (loved the sauce on the left side!). The mango sticky rice was nicely presented with blue sticky rice (pea flower) and tasted wonderful. Service was quick and friendly and everything was presented in such a beautiful way. Luckily, this place is close to work - so I can grab something on the way home when the mood hits. I can't wait to try some of the other dishes! read more
4 months ago
First time trying the place. I saw that Rojo Wraps closed down, this is the restaurant that replaced Rojo Wraps. Food was great! Service was prompt. Love the ambiance, clean and classy. Will go back definitely. read more
My friend recommended this restaurant, and I'm so glad I came. My first impression was that the place was nice, clean, and welcoming. The staff were friendly and helpful. I ordered takeout, including the Green Curry and Thai Basil Chicken. The food was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making the experience even better.I will definitely be coming back to try more dishes. I can't wait for my next visit read more
I visited this restaurant with friends and got reservations for our large group in advance. There were plenty of diverse items on the menu, and we had to try a good variety. It took a while for us to get our order in, but our appetizers and main dishes came out within 10 minutes and 25 minutes, respectively. Pad See Ew with Beef: I wish the noodles had more texture and color, but they were nicely cooked and paired well with tender beef. Green Curry with Chicken: This dish was rich and aromatic, and the mild spiciness was perfect for us Pineapple Fried Rice with Shrimp: This dish was fragrant and sweet, and the shrimp were well-cooked. This was my personal favorite! Roti with Yellow Curry: This was a great appetizer, as the roti was flaky and great for dipping in the delicious curry. Som Tum Salad: Loved the tanginess and slight spiciness of this salad. read more
I tried this place on a Sunday night with my family. The restaurant wasn't very busy when we first arrived, but it was pretty full by the time we left. It took a little while for the waitresses to greet us, but we didn't mind too much. However, when we were greeted, our waitress gave half our table warm water and half cold cucumber water. All of the waters were in the same glass, which made me think it was a mistake of some sort. For food, we ordered the roti, crispy pork belly, stir fried eggplant, yellow curry, pumpkin curry, pad see ew, and khao fried rice. The roti was ok. All of the pieces were pretty greasy, but it was still enjoyable. The curries were also just ok. For me, they tasted a little bland. The pumpkin curry didn't have a strong pumpkin flavor, but the spice level was perfect. I don't LOVE spicy food, but the medium spice was just the right amount. If I come back, I'll definitely ask for medium spice for all my dishes. The pad see ew was good but nothing special. The standouts were definitely the stir fried eggplant, khao fried rice, and pork belly. The eggplant had good flavor; the fried rice had a good amount of veggies/meat; and the pork belly was cooked perfectly, with flavorful sauces on the side. The workers were attentive and pleasant and it is definitely a nice environment for any occasion. Overall, I really wanted to love this place, but I think it is just okay compared to other Thai places in the area. I may come back in a few months to give it another try since it's still a fairly new restaurant! read more
4 months ago
Would be lower if I could. Order takeout to try based on the higher rating was greatly disappointed when I found only five small strips of meat included in my pad Thai. There is an extra charge for proteins. The ice Thai tea was terrible. The coffee was bitter utterly undrinkable. Don't understand why they have such a high rating. Will not come again avoid if you can. read more
Friend and I came here for a weekend lunch and the interior is so cute. The staff was friendly and checked in on us often, so vibes and service were 5/5. For food, we got pad Thai and pad see ew. I got the pad Thai Thai level hot and they delivered on spice! It was super spicy which I loved, but the sauce was kind of wet and sweet which isn't my preferred. The pad see ew came with carrots which I'm not used to. My friend liked their pad see ew but I found the noodles to be a bit soggy and wet as well. Food for me was a 3/5. I'd probably come back to try it out again because maybe we came on an off day? Either way, super cute vibes for a date night or girly hang (and it's right next to a matcha spot which is a huge plus)! read more
What a wonderful restaurant! My family and I ate dinner here last night for the very first time. It was delicious! We ordered 4 dishes. Kai Tod - battered crispy fried juicy chicken with a sweet dipping sauce. Pad Thai- rice noodles with chicken. Chicken yellow curry - nice tasty curry with chicken Crispy Pork Belly - served with a sweet sauce All 4 dishes were super yummy! The fried chicken was juicy and crispy. The belly pork was tasty and juicy with a nice crispy skin. The pad Thai was a winner as well. The yellow curry was very tasty and creamy in flavor. For appetizers we had fresh spring rolls and my wife and son loved them! Crispy vegetables surrounding shrimp wrapped by a rice wrapper. How yummy! The Roti was light and airy and TASTY! The service was wonderful! Super friendly people work there all had smiles on and were very nice to talk with. Ambiance is very comfortable and inviting! Please see pictures below and let your eye do some feasting! read more
20 days ago
First time to this restaurant and it was delicious. Many offerings and portion size is generous. Great quality food, freshly prepared and enjoyed the ambience. Definitely support this local gem. read more
This is a newish spot on the Saratoga/San Jose border that i was really excited to try. It's located in a strip mall across from the future costco site on Lawrence and Prospect. We came in and were greeted relatively fast. They were clearly understaffed as people were running all over the place doing whatever was needed like bussing, delivering food, making drinks. Fortunately everyone was friendly and the vibe was good so it all turned out ok. The decor and space was super nice and clean. They did a great job with the remodel. Getting our orders in took about 10 minutes but once the food began coming out the rest came pretty fast. The food itself was pretty ok overall. While the crispy pork belly was not crispy the dips it came with were tasty. The papaya salad was large and generous. Curry was ok. Overall happy with the food but definitely not blown away. We will def try again once things get a little more settled. read more
5 months ago
11 months ago
Glad to have a local Thai eatery by us. I stopped in on a Friday night early enough to beat the dinner rush and was seated promptly. Khor Moo Yang (Grilled Pork Neck) The pork neck was fatty and tender at the same time, served with sticky rice and two dipping sauces. The slices were cut thinner than I like. I used to order this in SF at Ler Ros and theirs is my favorite. I was expecting a bit more depth of flavor and between the sauces, I preferred the sweet plum sauce over the spicy one. Overall: 3/5. Pad Kee Mao with Chicken Flat noodles with sweet basil and bell pepper--this dish felt like Pad See Ew's bolder, more flavorful cousin. It had elevated savory notes with a light spicy kick. This has been my go-to dish lately, and they did a solid job. 4/5. Chicken Massaman Curry This was my first time trying Massama curry and I was intrigued by the tamarind. The flavor leaned heavily toward star anise and five-spice, and I didn't get much coconut richness. The chicken arrived as one large piece, slightly cold, and without a knife to cut it. It was served with roti on the side. I'd personally skip this next time and stick with the more classic curries. 2/5. I was mid-way through my meal when I noticed I didn't have chopstick. They have tiny plates for cucumbers and I felt like I was trying to harpoon my cucumber pieces with their heavy fork. Since they were in soft opening I landed on a 3.5. I'd probably come back--this spot is close by, the flavors have potential, and I think they just need some fine-tuning as they settle in. read more
1 year ago
I've been on a Thai food kick lately because I love burn your booty hole spicy. Saw KHAO had dog-friendly outdoor seating so here we are... Opening in late October 2025, KHAO took over Rojoz Wraps. I believe it's from the same owner(s) of Khaosan in Campbell/SJ. Open for takeout, indoor and outdoor dining. M E N U Northern Thai Cuisine (not as spicy as Southern Thai): Apps, street food, soups, salads, curries, rice + noodle dishes, entrees, etc. Soft opening promo: Complimentary Thai Iced Tea. Tea flavor wasn't strong but hey, it's free. F O O D * Khao Neow Moo Tod: Marinated Fried Pork w/ sticky rice, pickled cucumbers, spicy dipping sauce ($21.95): https://tinyurl.com/yz6awfc3 Flavorful, umami-rich pork shoulder (a bit dry) served with a punchy nam jim jaew and and a tomato-ey jeow mak len for dipping. The pickled cucumbers with red onions were refreshing while the sticky rice provided a good neutral base. * Pad See Ew: Pan-Fried Flat Noodles w/ Chinese broccoli, carrots, egg, dark soy (Beef-$19.95): https://tinyurl.com/2fmuhbtt - Price varies, depending on protein chosen. While the savory sweet flavor was on point, the flat rice noodles were too wet and didn't have any wok hei (smoky char). Beef was on the tough side. * Pla Neung Manao: Whole Steamed Asian Sea Bass w/ lime, garlic, chili ($35.95): https://tinyurl.com/4vnn6u4s - Takes 20-30 minutes to prepare The sea bass is steamed, placed into an elevated pan with a flame underneath, and the sauce/broth is poured over. Legit bold Thai flavors - mildly spicy, sour, citrusy, garlicky, and herbaceous. The sea bass was overcooked for my preference tho and could have use less steaming time since it continues to cook in the pan. Rice is a must to mellow out the flavors. Maybe you need to ask but I didn't see any Thai condiment caddies: dry chili, chili in vinegar, chili sauce, etc. S E R V I C E Friendly and warm Thai hospitality. Our sweet server even offered water to the pups. Arrived before the weekend lunch rush, pretty prompt food service. A M B I A N C E Modern and minimalist with a semi-open kitchen. Partially covered patio. Overall, the food needs some fine tuning but I'm sure they'll get there in several months. When in the Saratoga area, I wouldn't hesitate to return to KHAO for their outdoor dining. read more
As an Indian vegetarian, thai food is always our family's first choice. We have a goto Ghai place, but this time wanted to try a new one and found this. Looking at the great reviews, we were very excited to eat here. Place is very clean and gives an upscale feel. The bar area and open kitchen gives a great modern vibe. Vegetarian menu choices are standard, so we ordered a curry, noodles and Khao Soi. We ordered medium spicy. Order came pretty fast and we dug in. Loved the noodles (that were a tad spicy for medium), liked the Khao Soi but I'd say I have eaten better. Green curry was good as well. All in all average Thai Vegetarian options. read more
5 months ago
Five stars for the service and the food!! Chanaya, was absolutely wonderful,attentive, friendly, and so sweet with our two babies, who had a fantastic time and completely approved of the food!! We ordered, Tom yum soup, Khao neow Moo Tod, Roti Curry, Steamed Fish, Chicken Satay, Fried calamari For dessert, we got the mango sticky rice and fried bananas, but they were so good we completely forgot to take pics! Excellent food paired with Chanaya's top-tier service. We will definitely be back! read more
A new Thai Restaurant named KHAO Thai Restaurant at 18562 Prospect Rd, Saratoga, CA 95070 is having a soft opening from October 24 thru October 29 with a grand opening on October 30, 2025. My wife and I tried this restaurant and were warmly greeted and promptly seated. The restaurant has been fully remodeled and looks fantastic. The restrooms are really nicely designed with a separate wash station. Everything was spotlessly clean. We ordered: Pineapple Fried Rice Pad Thai Pork Kohl Sol Butterfly Pea Lemonade Everything was cooked to perfection. The taste was incredible and not too spicy (they do give you a side serving of sauce which was really hot-but delicious). The Khol Sol (a soup with krispy noodles) really tasted different than anything I've tried. The lemonade was a bit on the strong side but really good. Pad Thai was some of the best I've tasted but the star of the meal was the pineapple fried rice-absolutely yummy with fresh cut pieces of pineapple, cashews, peanuts, and other items. I was told this is a family owned restaurant and not a chain. The service was stellar as everyone helped out on serving us. I did recommend that they offer sticky rice with mango on the menu. We were so impressed for a soft opening that I HIGHLY RECOMMEND KHAO! read more
4.5 Everything was really tasty. The larb was probably the best i have tasted. The flavors were vibrant and everything fresh. Penang curry was good as well. Good flavor. We got mild but will probably kick it up next time. We were not a dan of the crispy curry noodles. The texture of the noodles reminded me of the old "school cup of noodles." The actual curry was good tho. Lastly, the service was excellent and they were playing pop music for background noise. Overall, a very enjoyable experience. read more
1 year ago
New restaurant alert in West San Jose/Saratoga! This area is becoming a hot spot with several new restaurants popping up over the past few months. AMBIANCE: Contemporary open style with lot of warm fluted wood, live greenery. Kitchen is semi open as well and we can watch them cooking away. They have some black and white pictures of people who I can only assume are the owners upfront. SERVICE and PRICING: very friendly. They seem to have gotten popular pretty quickly. There was a long wait time when we went on Friday evening. Prices are in the $15-$25 range. FOOD: Definitely one of the better if not the best Thai food in the bayarea. They do not go crazy with heat levels as well. This is what we got- *Prata: 5/5: this was handsdown the best roti prata we had in the bayarea. They had three sauce options and we sampled the green and yellow curry sauce. The yellow sauce was the better option and I recommend getting that. The prata was incredibly flaky and not very greasy. It was still soft inside as well. *Basil fried rice:4.5/5: the basil was crisped up, I guess they deep fried it? The fried rice was itself was decent, the chicken was soft and the veggies crisp. *Khao Soi: 3.5/5: I love this dish and always try to order it if I find it on the menu. The version here reminded me of the one in KhaoSan Thai restaurant. Delicious but the chicken was gamey. I wish they find a way to fix the gaminess of the chicken and it would take it to the next level. *Eggplant with chicken: 4/5: I am a sucker for Asian style eggplant. I think they mastered cooking this humble vegetable. The version here was unlike any I had before though. The eggplant itself was battered and deep fried. Still delicious but not what I was expecting. I guess the battering technique was to prevent it from absorbing a lot of oil? read more
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