I really wish I could give more stars. I was expecting fresh delicious Pad Thai and Egg rolls when I placed my very first online order. Unfortunately, both entrees were severely lacking; ultimately wasting $30. Pad Thai - I ordered with shrimp and it came with burnt crushed peanuts and the flavor was off and much too sweet although I requested spicy level 1. Egg Rolls - The egg rolls were mostly wrapper as if they skimped on the filling. Service -- The guy at the register was cordial but the cook who brought the food was pleasant. Ambiance -- There is definitely room for improvement as the ceiling seems to be sagging in spots. read more

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Can I give this place 10 stars? Best Thai restaurant in Porter & Lake county. It's well worth a visit. Highly recommended!!! read more

Kin Khao Thai - Panang curry (chicken) & Crispy Duck - Thai Near Me - Valparaiso, Indiana

Kin Khao Thai was the antidote to roadtrip food that I needed ( drove from Arizona to Valparaiso for my son's music camp). Kim Khao was truly authentic. I ordered the green curry. It was hotter than I might have preferred, but it was still fresh and felt very nourishing. Thank you! read more

Kin Khao Thai serves the best Thai cuisine in the area, with fresh ingredients and bold, authentic flavors. Their pad thai snd curry are standouts, big portions and beautiful display. When they say spicy, they mean it! The dish is perfect for those who love real heat. While the atmosphere could use some work, the incredible food and friendly service more than make up for it. A true gem for Thai food lovers, all food really home made! read more

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The sushi was so fresh and clean tasting. I had a mix of nigiri and rolls, and each bite was beautifully balanced. The rice had the perfect texture and wasn't overly packed. The staff was very polite and made sure everything was perfect. read more

Kin Khao Thai - Thai Near Me - Valparaiso, Indiana

Simple and tasty sushi. The salmon and tuna were both melt-in-your-mouth fresh. The rice was seasoned just right. It's not a fancy place, but the quality really shines. Will definitely make this one of my regular spots. read more

Kin Khao Thai - Thai Near Me - Valparaiso, Indiana

Arrived to find a little dirty place next to the railroad tracks. The proprietor advised they only do take out orders. So we went to Bangkok Thai & Sushi 1/2 mile away. Don't waste your time on this dump. read more

Had a wonderful dinner here. The sushi was fresh and well-prepared. The tempura was light and crispy. Staff were attentive. Prices were fair. Highly recommend. read more

Kin Khao Thai - Thai Near Me - Valparaiso, Indiana

This sashimi was some of the best I have ever had. The cuts were generous, and the fish had such a clean, natural sweetness. You can really taste the freshness in every bite. I will definitely be coming back for more. read more

Kin Khao Thai - Thai Near Me - Valparaiso, Indiana

Our group of seven ranged in age from 6 to 67, and every one of us loved our food. Home-made noodles, large and perfectly cooked shrimp, rich coconut milk-based curries, fresh crisp veggies, attentive and personal service-- this little place is on our favorites list. read more

Been going to kin khao for years always a great experience, only complaint is I usually get a dish with chicken and add shrimp , I get a small amount of chicken and 2 or 3 shrimp would appreciate more shrimp and a little more chicken but this is the best Thai food in the area. read more

SO GOOD I LOVE the home cooked food. I will be eating at this place again SOON!!!! The Mongolian beef was outstanding some of the best I've ever had read more

Everything tasted great. However I arrived 2.5 hours before closing and I felt like I was pushed out because I was given my check when I was only half way through my meal. The guy kept saying how it was slow all day, turned off the exterior lights and closed the restaurant. After I ordered my food their toddlers started crying and playing loud iPad games. Then who I assume to be part owner grabbed my check before i finished my meal assuming I already paid. I was looking for a relaxing place to wind down after working all day. If they wanted to close early I wish they told me before I ordered. When I left they were still supposed to be open for two more hours. They seemed like nice people but, I was looking for a place to chill and enjoy a slow meal after working all day. read more

TL/DR: You Can Teleport to Thailand from Valpo (review of Kin Khao) ---- Craving authentic Thai food, but don't want to head to the airport? Look no further and head over to Kin Khao. After doing some errands locally, we had a need for some bright flavors to counteract the gloomy moods that winter brings. Since moving to sleepier NW Indiana from downtown Chicago, I've always had a void of good Thai and general Asian food. I didn't look at the reviews beforehand, due to this being my friend's turn to pick a lunch spot, and she frequented their former location a few years back. After we were seated, we ask the server a few general questions, specifically about their 'heat scale', which was on a 1-5 scale. One of his first responses was that they use authentic chillies that are grown in the owner's garden, and that the owner/chef is from Thailand, and the Spice Scale is reflective of actual Thai standards, which is too spicy for the average American. My initial skepticism started to quickly unravel, as my Thai extended family members in Chicago always complain how Thai food is too 'sugary' stateside. We order a Shrimp Shumai to start, and both order the Green Curry lunch specials. I anticipated getting the conventional well-known premade/frozen shumai, but was throughly impressed when the server brought out fresh ones. At first bite, the flavors hit like a firecracker. These were actually made from scratch. This was REAL Thai food. 95% of any Asian restaurants that we've eaten at don't even bother with making their own dumplings, due to the frozen ones actually being 'good enough'. I also wanted to add more heat, and asked for some Sriracha or chili sauce. I expected a bottle of sriracha to come out as they typically do, but the server brought a small cup of chili sauce. The color was brighter, which made me think 'oh good, freshly opened bottle'. After tasting it, I was shocked again- the sauce was homemade. Again, most restaurants do NOT go this length, as Sriracha is to Chili Sauce as Kleenex is to Tissues. Run-of-the-mill Asian restaurants in the Midwest don't need to go this extra length, but they once again over-delivered on another small detail. The server confirms to me that nearly everything is made in-house, and I finally believe him. Next, we both were served our Green Curries, one at heat scale of 3 and the other at 4 (2 is their baseline). The presentation, size, ingredient quality, and flavor were immaculate. My friend was shocked to see the portion size and the amount of protein on her dish, and I was delighted with the virdant colors of the curry and vibrancy of the vegetables. The spice level was perfect for us, but it's certainly not for the faint of heart. This is not-your-average Thai, this is the real deal. After being blown away for the 3rd time, the chef/owner came out and asked us how everything was. The only thing that I could say was Thank You, but in Thai, as I knew that she would appreciate it so much more. She thanked me back in Thai without skipping a beat, and chatted with us for a good while, about some turmoils regarding their relocation. This woman is a marvel, and needs to be protected at all costs. Her restaurant is a cozy culinary portal to Thailand, which makes these miserable Midwest winters manageable. We ended our journey with a Thai Iced Tea and Thai Iced Coffee, both home-brewed and oh-so-good. Truly a bittersweet way to start our journey back home. Final verdict: 4.9/5 We'll be coming back at least weekly now, and would love to see some type of Liquor License here (especially BYOB) in the foreseeable future. An ice-cold Singha would have made this a true 5/5 for me. P.S. to all who disregard their spice level, order something too spicy, and ask for a refund/remake- get a grip. The customer is NOT always right. read more

Thanks to Yelp for another new find. Cute dine in area but I'm thinking the do a lot of take out. It didn't seem busy but it took quite some time to get ordered and get our food. The food was hot and delicious! Worth the wait. The waitress and what I think was a server or cool came out and apologized for the wait. That was nice! Will be back! read more

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Great option on Mondays when a lot of other restaurants are closed. Food was good. I ordered Pho and egg rolls.

Literally the best food in all of Valpo and it's a family owned restaurant, what's not to love.

Trendy little spot for some Thai food. They make your meals fresh after you order. Went with a girlfriend. The servers are kind and helpful and the food is super good. We got the Thai Spring Rolls for an appetizer. My friend ordered the Green Curry which came with rice and a miso soup since she got a lunch special. I got the Tofu Pad Thai which came with a salad since I also got the lunch special. I really appreciate that we, as the customers, are able to control the spice level. I do think they had a private parking lot although I did park in the street. There is plenty of street parking. read more

Kin Khao Thai - Thai Spring Rolls - Thai Near Me - Valparaiso, Indiana

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Wow, was this place good. I was blown away. First, it's adorable! It's in the basement of a giant house. It has a lovely little outdoor patio, so I will be back here again to eat outdoors in person. The outside has a lovely yard. The food is amazing. Really really great Thai Food. This is now one of my new favorite restaurants. Great staff. Very vegetarian, vegan, allergy friendly. I ordered all vegetarian food, and they double checked each dish to see if peanuts, eggs, unagi sauce, etc were okay. I would order everything again! Cashew Nut Tofu- fantastic. My favorite dish dish. Sweet and Sour Vegetables- fantastic. It was not deep fried, so it was actually healthier than I was expected. And surprisingly more delicious! Pad Thai tofu-decent. Yellow Curry Vegetables-great. Sweet potato roll-great. Vegetable roll-good. read more

They have moved from their old location on Lincoln to being off of Roosevelt (a couple blocks north of Kirchoff park)! But their food has stayed consistent! Yeah I recommend getting their Pad Kee Mow or Massaman curry if you want to adventure beyond Pad Thai. read more

Best panang curry in a 60 mile radius. The crab Rangoon was perfect and the gentleman working was kind and attentive.

The BEST Thai food in the area by far. Service was fantastic too. When you ask for spicy you get spicy and the ingredients are so fresh. Will be back again and again. read more

Food is good but the atmosphere inside is some of the worst I've seen. Almost bad enough to make you wonder about the quality of the food. When you park your car you can see they are using a fleece dinosaur blanket to cover a back window as if this is some college student's apartment. When you first walk in you can see directly into the back- harsh fluorescent lights, rice cookers sitting near dingy old air conditioning vents, coolers, brooms. Why on earth they haven't at minimum installed a curtain to hide this from view is beyond me. And behind the register is even worse. Items piled on the floor and for some strange reason a package of maxi pads. Yes- maxi pads. Good to see that sushi has returned to the menu - but the make shift sushi prep area in the front that looks as though it is on a portable kitchen prep table doesn't inspire confidence. Overall- the food tastes good but after seeing the establishment I can't help but question the entire place and won't be returning even for take out. Given that the food tastes good I hope the owners might consider a place like Lincoln Kitchen where they wouldn't have to worry about the upkeep of a sit down restaurant and could focus on the food. read more

Hands down the best curry I've ever had, and that has been LOADS! Like wow. We started with soup during our first ever visit this evening. The Tom Kha. The creamy,citrusy, coconut broth was IMPRESSIVE! We loved it so much we ordered a couple more to bring home. The Penang curry was incredible, and the ingredients were fresh and cooked PERFECTLY like everything else. We brought home more curry for our son as well as this is his favorite style of cuisine. He tasted it after we turned in for the night so he left me a text that read "where on earth did you get that ?!!! Holy good!" Anyways the service was prompt and friendly and we will definitely make this place a favorite! Such a treat! read more

Kin Khao Thai - Panang Curry with chicken. - Thai Near Me - Valparaiso, Indiana

Excellent Thai restaurant, food is well made and tasty, good menu selection and fast service.

The food is good. Overall the atmosphere could use some work. I don't feel like I'm in a Thai restaurant when I'm there. More like I'm in a restaurant that was repurposed to be Thai. The service and food was good though. read more

What a lovely spot! My wife and I just moved our family to the Valpo area and took advantage of our first date night here to visit Kin Khao (off the advice of friends). We loved everything about this place. Their outdoor seating is currently open and the owner was super friendly from the moment we arrived. When we started asking about non-meat options, he was proactive in asking us about vegan friendly options like removing the eggs from our dishes. We both ended up ordering pad Thai. Mine was tofu, hers was veggie. We also started with the shrimp dumplings. (we might cheat a bit with seafood on occasion) Thumbs up across the table for the food! It was a great dinner and the atmosphere is perfect for date night. read more

The owner is exceptional and the food also. Hometown favorite. The best Thai cuisine I've ever had.

Love love their food. I love their curry and spring rolls. Great owners and service! Highly recommend for the area

We love this place. The food is amazing. Last night we had steamed pot stickers, crab fried rice and chicken pad won sen. Just amazing! Run don't walk to the best Thai food around. read more

Fresh, fast & friendly! Cozy place in the lower level of an older house on Lincolnway, not far from VU. Light, bright and colorful decor adds to the vibe of this restaurant. We had the fresh eel & salmon sushi, green curry, Rama garden and egg rolls, all were tasty and flavorful. read more

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Drove around twice to find this place!!! Didn't realize that it would be in a basement of an old house. Always looking for a good Thai place to try out and I can check this one off the list. Friendly staff and good food and spice level three is pretty spicy! We had the crab Rangoon's and tum yum soup for starter, which came quick. Rangoons were very good and tasted fresh and homemade. My sister ordered the wide rice noodles with chicken, and I had the Panang curry with shrimp. I had gotten mines a spice level 3 which was pretty spicy but the curry was a bit salty otherwise very good. Will be going back for sure read more

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Fantastic and authentic Thai food. I had the Pad Kee Maw and the portion was huge with lots of vegetables along with the traditional bamboo. Spice level 3 was hot, but extremely flavorful. Great surprise as I was visiting the town from the West Coast. read more

Totally worth the wait! Small place but the food was so fresh. Staff is friendly and the Curry was fantastic.

A little pricey, but the food was great. Wait staff are well informed and able to assist with food choices, not in your face, matter-of-fact, and overall, the place is East Coast sterile. I would go back for the food, not the feels. read more

Nice quaint family owned business with great food. Everything we had the soup, wings to Pad Thai was delicious!

The first time I had ever been there it felt really bad because it wasn't really that good of food but it felt like it was a good experience

The food was absolutely delicious and the presentation of our sushi rolls was amazing. Loved eating outside on the patio. We had the Norte Dame Roll, Snowy White Dynamite and Shrimp Tempura. Would definitely eat here again. read more

Kin Khao Thai - Snowy White Snowy Dynamite Roll - Thai Near Me - Valparaiso, Indiana

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This is my favorite restaurant in Valpo! The owners are so kind and you can tell this is their passion. I know they must have their hands full with their cute little ones but you would never know by how delicious everything is! Crab fried rice is one of my favorites and their curry is the best you can find anywhere around here! read more

Wonderful Thai food. We have ordered carry out twice and tried something different each time. We will definitely be back again!