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Casual fire station-turned-restaurant dishing up Thai staples, plus cocktails & craft beers.
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 12–10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1307 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 569-6881
Website: https://www.kaothaicola.com/
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Reviews
Noelle DeFreitas-Adams
Amazing vibe, creative flavors, and unforgettable drinks. The appetizer was so unique it set the tone right away. Best mule I’ve ever had, and their mojito twist was next-level refreshing. I didn’t even get a pic of the fried rice because I was already too busy eating it, zero regrets. Highly recommend for great food, drinks, and atmosphere.
… moreJavier Santos Maduro
Kao Thai is fantastic. We were greeted by a friendly host and offered the interior or exterior seating (seasonal). I got the crab rangoons and crab fried rice! Both were delicious! Our server/bartender Christine did her big one!!!!! The passion fruit drink was deliciously amazing! If you have a moment, please stop by and give them a chance. Pictured is the crab fried rice (ignore the bean sprouts because those were extra). I devoured the appetizer!
… moreDJ Kid Nyce
Aye, let me tell you something right now Kao Thai Cuisine? Straight up FIRE! From the moment we walked in, the vibe was smooth. Clean place, good energy, music just right I looked around like, “Okay, they classy in here!”
And our server Emma? She was on it! Super chill, friendly, and actually knew the menu. You could tell she cared about making sure we had a good time. That’s rare, man. Emma deserves her flowers.
Now the food… listen. We got the K.F.C. that’s Kao Fried Chicken and that thing was slappin’. Sweet, spicy, crispy, juicy I don’t even got the words. Whoever cooked that needs a raise. Then we had the Pad Thai noodles perfect, shrimp and chicken cooked just right, flavor everywhere. And those Brussels sprouts? Look, I usually skip Brussels sprouts, but these… these were something else. Crispy, a little sweet, that fried garlic hit different. I almost ordered a second plate just to make sure it was real.
Had some wine too. Don’t remember what it was, but it was doing its job. Everything came out hot, looked amazing, and tasted even better.
Five stars, easy. Emma was great, the food was fire, and the whole place just hits right. I’m coming back and next time, I’m bringing a whole squad.
… moreAnd our server Emma? She was on it! Super chill, friendly, and actually knew the menu. You could tell she cared about making sure we had a good time. That’s rare, man. Emma deserves her flowers.
Now the food… listen. We got the K.F.C. that’s Kao Fried Chicken and that thing was slappin’. Sweet, spicy, crispy, juicy I don’t even got the words. Whoever cooked that needs a raise. Then we had the Pad Thai noodles perfect, shrimp and chicken cooked just right, flavor everywhere. And those Brussels sprouts? Look, I usually skip Brussels sprouts, but these… these were something else. Crispy, a little sweet, that fried garlic hit different. I almost ordered a second plate just to make sure it was real.
Had some wine too. Don’t remember what it was, but it was doing its job. Everything came out hot, looked amazing, and tasted even better.
Five stars, easy. Emma was great, the food was fire, and the whole place just hits right. I’m coming back and next time, I’m bringing a whole squad.
Alvera Butler
My favorite new spot! I love the food. My favs are some of the appetizers; shrimp sumai, Brussels sprouts, and the wings! Shout out to Jowell as the shrimp sumai is chef’s kiss especially that aioli sauce that accompanies it. The drunken noodles and KFC chicken or shrimp (tempura-style) are also amazing. Christine, the manager is also the perfect host!! Don’t miss this spot, it’s a true diamond! ❤️
… moreShanice W
I enjoyed this place. It’s my first time visiting it. The food options are wonderful and tasty. The drink I had was excellent. Sophia is an excellent server. She’s hustling around and serving with care. Next time I’m down there I’m going to check out the place again.
… moreJeremy Hess
Delicious, and our waitress was awesome – Caitlyn!
The drunken noodle with chicken was so good and the flavor was excellent , kind of unexpected. It was so good.
… moreThe drunken noodle with chicken was so good and the flavor was excellent , kind of unexpected. It was so good.
Kelsey Langdon
I’ve been wanting to try this restaurant for so long and every was above wonderful. Our server Ellis and she was the best. Our food was delicious and drinks as well. I recommend the lychee martini and drunken noodles. The special cashew chicken was amazing too!! Thanks for a great dinner.
… moreBrandon L
I travel a lot and eat Thai food quite a bit all over the US and the world. This is not good Thai food. I had the Panang chicken curry. It was watery and had almost no flavor. Definitely no spice. Server was very nice but so busy she couldn’t do a very good job. This is a no return for me. Also, it’s very expensive.
… moreBiagio Cerbelli
Sounds this place by accident the other night and so glad we did! The atmosphere is cool. The staff was great. The food was so delicious! Had the pad tai, pad kapow, gyoza, spring rolls and edamame. Will definitely eat here again in the near future.
… moreKristen Greco
We went today after hearing so many great reviews. We started with the shrimp shú mí, pork fried goyza, and tom yum chicken soup. The shu mi were cold (not even room temperature) but the flavors were fantastic. We got the chicken Pad See Ew, Pad Kapow and the pork belly with vermicelli noodles. All of them were fantastic and very large portions.
If you are downtown and looking for a great authentic Asian meal with fresh ingredients this is the place. They also have an extensive drink menu, my nephew states the Thai iced tea was top notch.
… moreIf you are downtown and looking for a great authentic Asian meal with fresh ingredients this is the place. They also have an extensive drink menu, my nephew states the Thai iced tea was top notch.