Kin Khao

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"Michelin-starred Kin Khao serves delicious Thai food that stays true to its origin, marrying California seasonal produce and sustainably raised or caught meats and seafood with daily house-made curry pastes, sauces, and relishes. Imbibe in fun and inventive cocktails like a gin-based "Tom Yum" and an extensive wine list featuring world-renowned Rieslings."

Address: 55 Cyril Magnin St , San Francisco 94102, CA, US

Phone: (415) 362-7456

State: CA

City: San Francisco

Zip Code: 94102

Opening Hours

Monday: 11:30-14:00
Monday: 17:30-21:30
Tuesday: 11:30-14:00
Tuesday: 17:30-21:30
Wednesday: 11:30-14:00
Wednesday: 17:30-21:30
Thursday: 11:30-14:00

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Reviews

It has been a long and rough few years, but luckily for us, it’s finally over. No, not the pandemic, I’m talking about waiting for Michelin-starred Kin Khao to reopen.  I got some of my fix at Kin Khao’s temporary spot in the Dogpatch, but there’s just something magical about the bustling and surprisingly casual charm of their original Union Square location. I went on reopening day, and again a few weeks later, and thoroughly enjoyed each dinner. No reopening jitters here, they are back and haven’t missed a beat.  One of my favorite dishes is the khao yum, a colorful turmeric rice salad with an incredible mix of flavors and textures. An ideal bite for me has some of the tart grapefruit, crunchy puffed rice and coconut, greens, and tamarind black sesame dressing which ties it all together.  The plah pla muek squid and caramelized pork belly are two standouts that remind me of the squid and pork jowl at Chef Pim Techamuanvivit’s other SF restaurant Nari. The tangy brightness of the squid contrasts nicely with the luscious fatty pork belly. Get a side of rice to soak up the sauce from both.  For the extra adventurous, the nam prik long rua is a pungent fermented shrimp paste relish served with an assortment of vegetables. The taste was a little intense for even my palate, but it did come with a warning on the menu.  The curries here, while good, don’t call out to me as much as their other dishes. Do save space for the warm black rice pudding though - a sweet & salty bowl you might need seconds of!  Their concise cocktail menu is also a treat. Creative Thai flavors add a fun spin to well-balanced classic cocktails. The Siam Sipper is like a spicy old-fashioned, while the Tom Yum 2.0 alludes to the soup, without actually tasting like soup. A few alcohol-free cocktails are also available, as well as beer and wine.

Loved everything about this Thai restaurant! They deserve the Michelin star and then some. Don’t let the size or location connected to Hilton hotel’s lobby fool you. It is one of the most sophisticated Thai restaurants you’ll experience. I was dining on my own so sat at the bar and enjoyed the busy buzz of the bar. Lanna cocktail was citrusy, aromatic and spicy to perfection. I tried the mushroom curry mousse with crispiest lightest rice cakes possible. Yaowaraj noodle was everything I was hoping for. Will come back!

Amazing spot for Thai food - their menu options are all unique! Their plates are a definitely on the spicy side, so be cautious if you can’t handle spice.

Strange first experience dining here. Food was ok, kind of simple presentation with decent flavors. Pork belly was tough/overcooked. The oddest thing was that the waiter basically ignored my female partner and only addressed me directly "yes sir", "how is your food sir", etc. Made us uncomfortable that my female partner was ignored.Food: 3/5

Saw the star rating, looked at the menu and snagged a lunch reservation. Received a warm welcome and seated promptly at table comfortably spaced from each other. Ordered the following to share: bok choy, pretty hot wings, crispy chicken sandwich and the yaowarja noodles. Each dish was prepared as stated and tasty. My only disappointment was the lack of flavor and heat from the chicken sandwich, especially considering the flavor punch delivered by the pretty hot  wings.  Highly recommend the pumara and mai Tai cocktails. The above easily fed two and left no room for dessert. Will come back to try the expanded dinner menu offerings.  Kid-friendliness: Website perfectly outlines expectations.  Parking: Busy part of town with paid options and Street meters. Regardless, do not leave any items visible and even that does not guarantee your car will not be vandalized. Recommend paid parking options for evening trips.  Dietary restrictions: Website perfectly outlines expectations.

so glad they finally reopened and just as good as i remember!! top tier drinks and dishes, a great place to bring out of town friends or for special occasions. on the pricier side, but worth it and michelin star well deserved!  - tom yum 2.0: highly recommend if you like gin cocktails - mushroom hor mok: top tier dip and interesting combo with the rice krispies that worked. similar to the mushroom curry though so probably wouldn’t get both - pretty hot wings: exactly as described - pretty hot but not too spicy. loved the sourness from the fish sauce and slightly sweet glaze. unique flavor and must try - gaeng hedmushroom curry: sooo good! the mushrooms were crispy despite being drowned in curry and the curry was also flavorful and creamy. the pop of juiciness and freshness of the tomato add the extra layer of complexity to keep you wanting more.

The food was extremely salty, too sour, unbalanced, using cheap fish sauce. The female server has an attitude. When asked what was the signature dish, her response was “it depends” and walked away. No recommendation given. Hence, we chose four dishes to try. We will not be returning. Poor service and inferior ingredients. The pork was too tough to chew. The raw vegetables were fresh and delicious. The ambience was super loud.

This was my first time eating at a Michelin star restaurant. It’s the best experience ever. Quantity is small for the price you pay . Overall ambiance is great. Food taste amazing. Totally recommend this place. We ordered Mushroom Hot Mok, Gaeng Hed, Spiced Peanuts, Stir Fried Baby Bok Choi. Make sure to order rice separately it does not come with the meal you order.

Good food, but not significantly better than any number of everyday-priced Thai restaurants. The amount of meat included with the entrees was quite large, which was a pleasant surprise. The meat in both cases beef and duck was well prepared, although some parts of the duck were a bit dry and the duck meatballs were bland. The bok choy side was also quite large, which would be nice at $13, but we weren't able to finish it. The rice is ordered separately and each one is enough for two. The drinks were good and the service was very good, as expected given the rating. The restaurant itself was unremarkable, although the buzz of the patrons lent itself to the ambience. Additionally, the restroom is located in the lobby of the hotel which shares the building and you need a key card to access it. Overall, it was somewhat disappointing for the price.

The food was intensely delicious and full of flavors. The Namprik Long Rua was a umami, funky flavor bomb that is at once salty & sweet with nice kicks of acidity and spice. A little goes a long way, and if you're a fan of eating rice this dish alone is flavorful enough for 2 people. The Gaeng God with braised frog legs was interesting -- tangy and vegetal, but very very spicy if your spice tolerance is on the low end. Service was friendly and quick. Do get the bar seat, there's a small serving window next to it where you can see all the action. The staff here are quick and professional and exciting to watch.

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