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PRICE RANGE
US$8 - US$37
CUISINES
Asian, Thai, Seafood, International
Special Diets
Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Friendly
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Hidden down a side street near the castle is this vivid yellow building with red window frames, which plays host to a cosy first floor restaurant decor...
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Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

Absolutely love kin khao, and I’ve been coming here for several years. This includes sit in and takeaway. The service is just so good - very friendly, fun, lighthearted and one time - when I asked for something extra spicy, the waiter came out with...a blend of spices to make it EXTRA spicy if I wished. I just loved that touch! (I was too scared to use the blend) I get regular take outs from here, always a total treat. If I had one small complaint on this - is that sometimes the takeaway boxes leak. However - it hasn’t stopped me from ordering.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

We had dinner in Kin Khao thai last weekend and it was a wonderful experience. From the moment you walk in the door you feel the lovely atmosphere, full of laughter and chatter, the decor is just perfect, the staff are so welcoming, helpful and...engaging. The menu choice was very authentic and the food was just delicious, starters, mains and dessert. I would highly recommend this restaurant for it super food and great service.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 27 August 2023 via mobile

The food was bland, takeaway style. Waiter was extremely rude. Waiters jokes made me uncomfortable, and I wanted to leave before food even arrived. Should've left.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Adam Lyons, Owner at Kin Khao Thai Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Victoria thank you for your review. I'm at a loss as to how I should respond. Why? Well you havent told us what you ordered. This is VIP in answering you in a balanced way. Many Thai dishes are more bland than others. That's the...More

Reviewed 25 August 2023

Beef in oyster sauce - BAD & bland Tofu - AWFUL! bland, the worst EVER ever Egg noodles - BAD! Worse than store bought Wan tons - BAD soggy - what kinda meat?? Chicken wings - BAD! bland & taste cheap Pork ribs - BAD!...no flavour except tomato sauce - tasted old & cheap. This was a disgusting take away meal. The portions were tiny but since it was so s**t, that's not the main problem. & I was so, so hungry, so usually in that case I would enjoy anything but this "food" is very, very bad. God, I fell for the hype again. Michelin star??? WHAT? HOW!? Never ever again. No quality or anything. AVOID!More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Adam Lyons, Owner at Kin Khao Thai Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Whoa whoa TAnimator what a lovely way to start my day reading your review. I have to say that having been in this game for 20 years I have never read a review as miserable as yours. Miserable for you that is. Not us. When...More

Reviewed 19 August 2023

Best Thai Food in Ireland? A resounding yes! The food is extraordinary, fresh and perfectly cooked. The staff are very attentive and friendly. It’s my new regular spot when I’m Athlone. Well done to all the team.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 7 August 2023

Lovely warm greeting on arrival. Received a lovely fresh jug of water immediately. Drinks order taken promptly and menus given quickly. Really efficient staff. I had fresh spring rolls and sizzling seafood platter. It was absolutely delicious as always. Others had chicken satay skewers,crispy spring...rolls,duck and chicken satay as a main with cubed potatoes noodles and rice. Food was really fresh, and so tasty, and beautifully presented. So much preparation heart and soul goes into the food and it shows on the plate. The freshly made sauces were super tasty too. The ambience in the restaurant was really lovely. Well done 5*More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 1 August 2023

Nicest Thai food I’ve ever had! This is a beautiful little restaurant, really quaint decor and lovely staff Very busy restaurant so worth booking ahead of time Definitely worth a visit

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 10 July 2023

Wonderful experience, delicious food and friendly, competent service. We arrived without a reservation on a busy Saturday night and the owner/hostess kindly found us a table. Food was delicious and authentic including homemade desserts. Would highly recommend.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 10 July 2023 via mobile

One of the best Thai meals I have had. A lovely, friendly restaurant, quirky decor, friendly staff. Food was absolutely delicious and reasonably priced. I would definitely recommend.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 9 July 2023 via mobile

Beware of early bird pricing….the early bird menu finishes at 8pm, but you need to turn the menu page on its side ( at 90 degrees!) to spot this bit of information. Food is ok but not sure how the Michelin award was earned ....Staff were pleasant and friendly.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 8 July 2023 via mobile

Loved our visit, great food, wine and ambience. Lovely staff. Decor very well done with a veitnamese theme. Had starter and mains.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 20 May 2023

Nice decorations in the restaurant kinda brings you back to the Thai streets with the street arts all around. Food was great even though it's only lightly spiced compared to authetic food but will recommend people to give it a try and I'm sure you'll...enjoy it too.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 14 May 2023 via mobile

Fantastic service. Amazing food. Beautiful surroundings. I could recommend this place enough. Such a find and it’s very central

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 13 May 2023 via mobile

Had a delicious meal for my fathers birthday. Everyone was satisfied with their food and the service was quick and courteous. They gave my father a complimentary dessert with a candle for his birthday. I ordered the chargrilled chicken which I would definitely get again....Great experience overall.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 1 February 2023 via mobile

We have eaten at this restaurant for years. It is always outstanding. I tried dried curry seabass. It was delicious but if a larger person or you were very hungry order vegetables to compliment it. Great value for money.

Date of visit: January 2023
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I have never had children in my company while visiting this restaurant so I am not 100% sure whether there is a special children’s menu .. but I have seen children in the restaurant drawing on pages supplied by the staff so... More
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Hi Anne thanks for the message. Yes of course we cater for non Thai eaters. We do a wonderful steak with all the trimmings.
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Kin Khao Thai Restaurant is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5