Kao Thai Cuisine

I was in the mood for Thai food today and decided to try Kao Thai Cuisine. Let me start by saying that the host--a tall, long-haired brunette--greeted me with the most amazing smile. You could feel her beautiful spirit, and she truly had the best welcoming energy. As someone with a marketing-engineering background, I believe the face of a business is crucial--they set the first impression, and she absolutely set the tone for a great experience.The decor is colorful and artsy, adding to the vibrant ambiance. My waiter was also exceptionally nice and helpful, making great recommendations and clearly enjoying their job, which speaks volumes about the restaurant's atmosphere.I ordered the Pad Thai with chicken and shrimp. Now, I've had Pad Thai from many places across the U.S., so my bar is pretty high. While it's always tough to compare, I will say that I enjoyed it, and every restaurant adds its own unique touch to the dish.Overall, my experience at Kao Thai Cuisine was wonderful, and I'll definitely be back. Highly recommend!

So Thai is our favorite cuisine, therefore our expectations are a bit high. This place is cute, it's quaint, the customer service was fine, nothing great but not bad either. We ordered:vegetable spring rolls: the filling was very mushy, I think they were pre-frozen, not a fan. The papaya salad: didn't fire on all cylinders. It was missing that famous sweet, salty, spicy, crunchy element. It was also missing long beans, lime, and dried shrimp, so that was a bummer. Pork belly bowl: Joel said it was okay, it has A LOT of noodles, a good amount pork belly, and not enough veggies, but he liked the flavor.Chicken curry: was flavorful! The meat was a bit dry, but that tends to be the case with chicken breast. Because it's our first time, we'll come back to try more dishes, we'll see how it goes.

Stopped here for dinner while on a work trip. I decided to sit outside which was a treat because the restaurant directly next door had a live saxophonist playing. For my drink I got the Mapow Mojito which was refreshing. For an appetizer I had the Shrimp Shumai steamed which was a take on steamed dumplings. Those were good I just wished they were larger. For my entree I got the Pad See Ew with Beef. I've had better Pad See Ew but this dish was still good. The portions were also relatively large for the price. My server was friendly and attentive. Overall I would give this place a shot because it has a cool atmosphere and the prices are reasonable. It is a small spot though so if you have a large party I would recommend making a reservation if possible.

Lunch on a Wednesday 2/20/25 @ 1pm. The Ambiance was AWESOME. I got the Classic Thai Fried Rice w/Chicken (Amazing). I swear the picture doesn't do it justice. Ate up the Veggie Spring Rolls before I could take a picture (Delish). Everything taste fresh & cooked to perfection. I live 25mins away from the restaurant. However I will be visiting at least 3times a mth. If you in the area TRY THIS ESTABLISHMENT. You'll thank me in

Excellent Thai food. Nice atmosphere. Food is amazing. Nice hot tea and cocktail specials

We had dinner with friends and it was delightful! the place is lovely, the atmosphere a great, it was well patronized without it being too loud. Best of all, the food was perfect. I ordered the Panang Curry it was delicious, not too spicy and the chicken was nice and tender, all the flavors on point. My husband ordered the Vegetable medley and loved it too. The service was great, our server was cheerful and peppy which is not an obvious anymore, so yay!! We definitely enjoyed this place and will be going back soon!

Wonderful date night with my wife at this beautiful restaurant. They have many vegan and vegetarian options which is a pleasant surprise for Columbia. The waitstaff is very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu and made some excellent recommendations. The brussel sprouts were a big hit for both my wife and I. They also have some really good carnivore options for the non-vegans.

A friend recommended this place for dinner one evening. I have already been back a second time. Everything about this spot is perfect. Nice ambiance, really great menu, and the food is just addicting. Riley was our server the first time - and he really just was the icing on the cake. Very familiar with the menu, made great recommendations and service all around in both trips was superb.I really love how many "small plate" options they have, as well as lengthy list of entrees. Prices are very reasonable as well. Everything was so good, but the Roti and Curry will keep me coming back - so simple but SO good. This is a great choice for a date night or just happy hour with friends. So happy to have discovered it!

This is a fun place to dine downtown Columbia. The food is always good and we have had great service. You can eat outside or inside which is a nice option. Their cocktails are carefully crafted. Definitely give this place a try if you haven't already. We will be coming back. Till next time....

The food was really good and the fried brussel sprouts were absolutely AMAZING!!!!!!!!!