Kin Khao

Kin Khao serves delicious Thai food that stays true to its origin, made with seasonal produce and sustainably raised or caught meats and seafood. We make all our curry pastes, sauces, and relishes in-house daily...

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  • Phone

    (415) 362-7456

  • Website

    kinkhao.com

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  • Type

    Thai Restaurant

Address

55 Cyril Magnin St (at Ellis St) San Francisco , CA 94102 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

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Keywords:

Thai food pork belly spicy food mushroom hor mok chicken wings cocktails curry trendy good for groups ribs rabbit casual good for dates dark rum tasting menu mezcal Thai tea lettuce wraps ice cream mousse
Eater

Seekers of authentic Thai flavor will like Kin Khao. Expect housemade curry pastes and chili jam and unusual offerings like the saeng-wah salad , a ceviche-like shrimp dish over ground catfish . Read more

SFGate

It's a block off the main drag (on the back side of the Parc 55 Hotel ), but it serves the best Thai food in the Bay Area. The menu is extensive but be sure to try their warm black rice pudding ! Read more

Wilson Favre-Delerue

Absolutely deserving of its Michelin 1*. Isaan cuisine with switches for California produce, exceptional flavours all round. The $55/person tasting menu is a steal and demonstrates Chef Pim's finesse.

Noah Weiss

The best authentic and ambitious Thai food in SF. It reeks of fish sauce from around the corner in the best way. Standouts: mushroom hor mok (curry terrine ) and khao soi (chicken curry noodles ).

Matthew Kamen

One if the best Thai restaurants I've been to. The Yaowaraj Noodle dish is awesome. And check out the Pretty Hot Wings appetizer .

Eunice W

Really authentic Thai flavor, great place in SF downtown. Curry mousse w/mushroom was so tasty, hands down best surprising dish. Green curry rabbit was my second fav ????! Oh, and it has 1 Michelin ⭐️

Staff Picks

Recently given a Michelin star , this joint is not your average Thai restaurant . With some incredible dishes and tongue tingling spices, you won't look at Thai food the same again. Read more

Guillaume R.

A little difficult to find as the entrance is on the South-East corner of Mason and Ellis. Extremely flavorful and delicious, lots of great beers and bold flavors. The Namprik Long Rua is to die for.

Eater

These wings are large and in charge, and coated with Kin Khao's tangy , spicy sauce . This dish is awash in tamarind , fish sauce and other Thai ingredients, and comes with a hot towel to clean up after. Read more

Jon B.

Total gem of a restaurant tucked away in the Parc 55 hotel . Awesome Thai food that does not shy away from the spice. I especially loved the pork belly , calamari , beans, and rabbit curry !

Emily L

That pork belly ... best I’ve ever had. Everything was delicious, definitely worth the Michelin star they have. Friendly service , good portions and an inventive take on Thai food .

Eater

Look for the Hua Hin Beach (dark rum , coconut cream, stout , lime , kaffir lime , salt) and the Kafe Mao , which complements the more spicy dishes with mezcal , cassis, coffee and cream. Read more

Mike Winston

There's lots of bold, authentic Thai flavors to find at Kin Khao. Don't miss the Mushroom Hor Mak Terrine , Pretty Hot Wings , Brussels Sprouts , Pork Belly , or Curry . Read more on WinstonWanders below! Read more

Eater

Don't overlook the selection of unparalleled curries — all cooked from spice pastes that are made fresh daily in house. Read more

Jeanne Ladd

The roasted eggplant appetizer is delicious and don't miss out on the panang veggie curry . The menu is marked for vege dishes and it means true vegetarian , no fish sauce on those dishes ????

Chris H.

This place has a Michelin Star yet it's comfy and casual . Memorable dishes include the green rabbit curry and the chicken wings . Definitely get the chicken wings .

Vicki Chauvin

Nam tuk beans are delicious, pad kee Mao with pork-a seasonal dish was so good and yum Kai dos with duck and egg was outstanding. Didn't have room for the black rice pudding . Great quick service

Adam Redstone

Amazing everything! Got vegan salad and drunken noodles . Rice pudding dessert pretty good too - not too sweet for a decadent ending. Sat at the counter and service was top notch. Thanks Kin Khao!

Joshua Chan

Looking for an upscale Thai fusion restaurant with booze? Look no further. Wide selection of wine , beer , and cocktail to go with their wings , ribs , and pork belly . Try the fish if you're more than 2!

J Crowley

Pad Kee Mao was hyped as their best dish. But IMHO it was more heat than flavor. It's good, but nothing to wake your dead grandma about.

Steven H

Excellent non-traditional Thai meal with quality ingredients slightly let down by the little things, which add up: Like the $5 Thai iced tea being a glass of ice with a gulp of liquid

Nana

Omg what a delicious find! Thanks Michelin! Pretty hot wings YAS! Som Tam was as good as what you get in Thailand(yes I've been ????) curry noodle soup ???????? get it! Overall ????????food

Diana Arz

Intense flavors. Authentic , spicy , oily, delicious, not "Americanized" & not customizable. Service wasn't outstanding, had to try to get attention, but overall interesting experience, worth trying????.

Matt Mayo

The port belly is served in an iron pot with a pig on the handle. The good at this spot is eautiful, spicy , and not to miss if you love Thai food !

Jessica Wickham

With no fuss or needless frills, it makes incredibly delicious and authentic Thai food . Listen to the staff , they know their stuff & make great recommendations. Be brave & try the Namprik Long Rua.

Nico Pitney

Special, complex flavors in every dish. Loved the duck egg salad and the veggie stir-fried noodles . Squid dish was so unique -- very strong citrus paired with very strong spice. Julep cocktail was ok

SFist

This Thai spot takes it's curries seriously. The green curry rabbit has the food world in a tizzy. Come for lunch since it seems they've axed their late night hours. Read more

Diana Restrepo

The lunch special is awesome here. You get to try a little bit of everything. Ribs and curry with rabbit meatballs are both exquisite.

Eugene Kim

One of my favorite restaurants in sf. Equally good for eating around at the bar , or going family style with a big group. The drunken noodles are a must if they're on the menu!

Lauren Mac

Michelin star restaurant with no frills -- for the beans and squid dishes, you must love spicy food ! Don't skip the rice throughout the meal. Black cod curry was my favorite.

Jong Hwan Kim

Gotta reserve ahead to skip the wait here!!! This place offers real good cocktails and good curry , of course.

PureWow

Owner Pim Techamuanvivit goes the authentic route, but if you don’t like spicy , be forewarned. The papaya salad and pretty hot wings are go-tos…and an order of sticky rice . Read more

Garry Tan

The curries are always good. Noodles are also worth it. Beware the spice. They do it up there.

Avneesh Kohli

Truly excellent Thai food . Try the mushroom hor mok starter and the butternut squash panang curry !

themanwiththeluggage

Michelin-starred dining in a casual setting. Outstanding Thai food and very good service . Excellent quality for money. Worth a visit!

Scott Callens

Friends & Family menu was delicious. We loved the pork belly , fruit salad , bean and rice lettuce wraps and rabbit

CITY GRIT

We love the Pinto Market Lunch Combo ! But don't miss the Mushroom Terrine , Wings , or the Papaya Salad !

Ginger Smith

Our table did the sampling menu and everything was amazing, but the highlights were definitely the pork belly and... The green beans !? No, really, they were delightful.

ᴡ Soca

Great green Papaya salad - beware spice-a-phobes, it's pretty hot ???????? Pork belly to die for, don't forget the sticky rice !

jonathan gettinger

Yum Yai salad boasts an array raw, cooked, and tempura-fried vegetables laced with an umami-heavy, sweet-sour-salty dressing made with fish sauce and Pim's grandmother's chili jam .

Julian Modesto

It's got a Michelin star for a reason. Get the pork belly , any noodle or actually anything. Also, the bartenders know what they're doing

Stephany

Get the v reasonably priced tasting menu and a cocktail or three. The Kem Kon was ????

Rania

Interesting modern twist on Thai. Loved everything we had. Discreet location, unless you’re looking for it you won’t find it.

Hans Nelsen

This place is awesome. I have been looking for great Thai food in the city for the last 5 years. This is the best so far. Limited, perfect menu.

Tim Macalino

A HYPNOTIC dinner !Massaman Nuea( braised beef cheeks in massaman curry , coconut milk , burnt shallots , potatoes ).

Hannah GM

The massaman and green curries , and the Yaowarat noodles , are excellent. Be sure not to miss the great drinks or the spicy squid appetizer !

Hari Raghavan

Totally deserves its Michelin star . Food and cocktails and all around experience - excellent

Chris Edwards

Refreshingly modern take on Thai fare. The dry ribs , rabbit green curry and crab noodles were outstanding. Don't go expecting a massive plate of Pad Thai though—it isn't that sort of place.

J Crowley

Tom Yum cocktail is pure Yum.org. Citrusy and refreshing but not too sweet.

heidi harman

This is an Asian restaurant extra ordinaire worth an extra visit for the well prepared tastes and swedish furniture . Theres so much love here.

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