So I never write reviews but in this case I had to! I ordered the fried chicken appetizer and beef pad Thai. The food was fresh, flavorful and delicious! Chef June (who is a Michelin trained chef btw) stopped by my table while I ate to make sure everything was ok . It certainly was! She is so sweet and mindful The chicken was crisp and savory, arriving with a blend of tomato's, onions, basil and spice! Fantastic! The pad Thai, full of bean sprouts and seasoned beef with a sweet flavor and crushed peanuts. Absolutely full of flavor! If you like this food or want to try something new, kiao wan is the best place to visit. It's small but welcoming, the chef cooks with love. It's a little pricey but you get what you pay for! I'm definitely coming back to try other dishes! read more

Kiao Wan - Beef pad thai - Thai Near Me - South Hadley, Massachusetts

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We were passing through, looking for a place to eat dinner. I looked for a high rating on Yelp in the area and hit upon Kiao Wan. It is accessible from a large parking lot (and not visible from the main road). The restaurant only had a couple other customers, so tables were empty. There are tables or counter seating, and the restaurant would not be ideal for large groups. We ordered at the counter and picked a table to sit at, and then they brought out our dishes to us. My husband and I ordered red and green curries (dishes we'd usually order from Thai restaurants). I wanted the mango sticky rice, but they were out. The curries arrived quickly- probably around 10 minutes- with sides of rice. The curries were flavorful, and they used thai eggplants. Like other customers say, the portions were large, and we took leftovers with us (which tasted just as good the next day), but we needed to order more rice, and they charged $4 per extra rice- so it was $8 for us to have extra rice (which I understand is now the norm to charge for extra rice, but sigh). If we lived in the area, we would order takeout from here, rather than eat in. There are no bathrooms within the restaurant itself, but there's an exterior hallway with public restrooms. read more

Kiao Wan - Red curry with chicken - Thai Near Me - South Hadley, Massachusetts

Can't believe I waited to try this place for so long! Amazing flavors, beautiful atmosphere with lots of light, and a lovely, kind staff! Can't wait to go back! read more

Kiao Wan - Thai iced tea (Cha Thai) & iced green tea (Cha Keow) - Thai Near Me - South Hadley, Massachusetts

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As soon as I walked into this little restaurant, I was greeted warmly, handed a menu, and then I sat down. What an inspirational menu and super-cute-chic vibe here! Chef June is such an accomplished, world-renowned chef! We are so lucky to have her open this dynamic little restaurant right here in South Hadley. It's the best Thai food I've ever had. read more

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Definitely a hidden gem! Food was delicious. Counted service was also simple and easy. Would definitely go back. I thought the Thai tea was a little lower quality than other places nearby but overall a really nice spot read more

Pad Thai was good, did not skimp on shrimp. Boba tea could have been better, the bubbles were a bit too soft and overall the drinks could be 10% less sweet but that's a personal preference. Overall great lunch spot. read more

The food here is always excellent, especially the fresh spring rolls! Service is quick and the people who work here are so kind. The vibes are cute and calm. Even when the kitchen is busy, the dining area feels relaxed and cozy. Kiao Wan is my favorite study break! read more

We had lunch here during a recent campus tour - the food was SO amazing!! Flavorful, fresh and delicious! The chef delivered our meals to our table, and she was wonderfully cheerful and welcoming. Definitely a 5-star experience - stop in if you have the chance! read more

Food was amazing and great portion sizes. Can't wait to go back for lunch or dinner. The atmosphere was nice too.

I've been meaning to come by this place since it opened last year! Finally had the time to! When we arrived we ordered at the register and were able to sit anywhere we wanted. The restaurant was clean and nicely decorated. The food arrived promptly and everyone was so kind and considerate. The food was delicious! My partner and I both were stuffed and we had enough food to take home. The Thai iced tea was also great, the boba was perfectly soft. The service here was amazing and the owner and chef, June, delivered our meals to our table herself! Can't wait to come back for another delicious meal! If you haven't visited yet, you must! read more

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Fantastic newly opened Thai Restaurant. The best thing to happen in South Hadley, Massachusetts in a very long time. Delicious place. Stop by soon. You will love it! read more

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Delicious food, sweet spot. The chef is very accommodating and you will be so glad you came by. You will be back!!

Very disappointing. I got Khao Pad with chicken and vegetables and threw it out after a few bites. The rice was mushy. The vegetables were a few carrot slices and tiny bits of tasteless greens. The only flavor I could detect was soy sauce. read more

Got takeout chicken green curry and chicken pad thai, as I thought those would be good test dishes. They were both very good. The tamarind in the pad thai was noticeable, which is a good thing. I would have preferred more scallions, but that is me. The green curry was creamy coconut forward, with balanced heat. It had eggplant in it, which may be traditional, I am not sure. Enjoyed both dishes very much. read more

Counter service, so not super fancy. But really lovely and homey Thai cafe. Food is excellent, and save room for coconut crème brûlée! Yum.

It's as good as everyone says! We tried Kiao Wan Thai for the first time and the only challenge was deciding how to only choose just a few dishes! Chef June and the staff we welcoming. Highly recommend the Satay Gai (Grilled Marinated Chicken), Po Piah Tod (Crispy Fried Spring Rolls), Tom Kha Hed (Thai Coconut Soup), and the Khao Pad Sapparod (Thai Pineapple Fried Rice) - We had leftovers, but taste is paramount here. read more

Delicious, huge portions, real attention to herbs and spice and detail- authentic, not generic. The owner is lovely. Loved both pad Thai and pad see ew, and excellent and fresh shrimp salad. read more

We went for dinner last night. It's was delicious. The food was piping hot and the spice level was on point. There is a nice variety of dishes to choose from. One item we did order was not available but the chef and staf offered explanations and recommendations for another appetizer. Service was quick and portions are large for the amount charged. We had enough left for another meal today. We will definitely be going back. read more

So excited to have this wonderful restaurant in the neighborhood! The food is beautifully prepared and served. Every bite we've had there has been delicious. The owners are lovely and I've seen them be very patient with people who have questions. Their green curry is one of the best I've had. They have done a lovely renovation of their space, too. Bravo! read more

Fresh and amazing!!!! Cooked fresh for you! Do t pass on the curtsy or pad Thai. Very generous portions as well.

My partner and I are big fans of Thai food, and moved to the Pioneer Valley two years ago. We had not found a Thai restaurant we really loved until Kiao Wan. We are SO glad to have this restaurant nearby. It's a small restaurant, and it looks like they do much of their business as take-out. We were seated promptly both times we've had dinner there. The staff are super friendly, and the chef came out during our meal to see how we were doing. She is very kind, and seems to really care that her customers enjoy her creations. We ordered pad thai with shrimp on our first visit. It was a large portion of flavorful, tender noodles with both stir-fried tofu and shrimp. For our first meal we ordered Massaman curry and the second time Yellow Curry (more spicy). Both had velvety, coconut-y curry sauces and abundant vegetables in addition to the proteins we ordered. We were lucky to snag their last serving of Thai tea panna cotta before they ran out. It was mind-blowing - we would go there just for that! I highly recommend this place. read more

Fabulous food! Presentation was great. Friendly staff, observed being very patient with a customer who had many questions. Best Thai food we ever had. Can't wait to go back. read more

Kaio Wan is a small little thai restaurant in South Hadley, Massachusetts with flavors that deliver... me and my wife stopped in for a quick meal and both got the Thom kha Ghai. This soup hit all the notes we were looking for.. The broth was rich and flavorful. The flavors were absolutely spot on. The chef wven asked if we wanted some traditional chili oil to be added to the soup which we said yes I don't know that made more the Wonderfully friendly Thai chef or ourselves. needless to say we will be back to try more dishes if anything is as good as it will deliver just as hard!!! read more

Kiao Wan - Thom Ka Gai- chicken and mushroom soup in coconut broth!!! - Thai Near Me - South Hadley, Massachusetts

We have been here twice now, and can report that the food is delicious, portions generous and service exceedingly kind and friendly. We have had pad thai, Tom yum soup, masala prawn curry and spring rolls - all authentically spicy to our request. The ambiance is modern, clean and casual. read more

wow! delectable! cooked with care and super fresh ingredients. Delightful spicing and generous servings.

My husband and I just had lunch here. The staff were lovely and helpful and the food is wonderful. We had Pad Thai and yellow curry, and both were excellent! They had chocolate mousse available, and that was also really delicious read more

I'm a college student at MHC and I went to Kiao Wan Thai in the commons and I've tried many dishes and all have made me feel like home. The food here is very delicious and authentic and chef June is always so kind and comes out to chat! I'm so happy to have a Thai restaurant near the college, especially during finals season food is so important and comforting. and the staff are so kind and welcoming they always greet with a smile! read more