Kao Thai Cuisine

Name: Kao Thai Cuisine
Address: 1307 Main St, Columbia, SC, United States, 29201
Telephone: (803) 569-6881
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (449)

$31 to $50

Thai

1307 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201

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2 people

Jun 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Good for business meals

Our menu offers modern Thai eats that are commonly found on the streets of Bangkok as well as a mix of creative pan-Asian and Asian-American fusion dishes that are fresh and exciting. With a rotating menu of specials, we hope to continuously bring new flavors and dishes to the Main Street District!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Thai, Asian, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(803) 569-6881
Website
http://kaothaicola.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1307 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201
Neighborhood
Columbia
Cross street
Main St. and Lady St.
Parking details
We offer customers free parking in our adjacent lot. Enter on Senate St. and exit onto Park St.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 449 people are saying

Kao Thai Cuisine reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Columbia
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Ambiance
Columbia
Best Value
Columbia
Healthy
Columbia
Hot spot
Columbia
Neighborhood gem
Columbia
Romantic
Columbia
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kao Thai Cuisine offers "phenomenal" food with a "fantastic vibe" and "great service." The menu is a delightful mix of traditional and creative Thai dishes, perfect for both date nights and family gatherings. Guests praise the "excellent ambiance" and non-alcoholic drink options, ensuring a memorable dining experience.

449 Reviews

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Adina
South Carolina1 review
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First and foremost, our server was amazing!! The food - not so much. I ordered the eggplant tofu basil. 1st attempt, the tofu was barely cooked and the center was cold. The 2nd attempt, it was over-cooked and so crispy it was painful to eat. AND, they used canned mushrooms! Ugh! Who does that these days? If you are going to offer tofu on the menu, please train your chefs to cook it correctly. And, the manager declined to offer a discount - times are tight, I'm guessing, and she wasn't willing to budge. I didn't ask for a discount; the server advocated for one. She didn't even come over to the table to try and make things right. Poor experience overall. Thank goodness are server was on-point...he made the experience pleasant.
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Lydia
South Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our food was phenomenal and nicely portioned. Our server, Gavin, was very welcoming and attentive. It was the first time for my date and he was very impressed and bragged to his friends about the food and his experience. The ambience was perfect for a date night. And it was nice to have interesting drink option that were non-alcoholic. I grew up with a lychee tree in my front yard so it was nice to share my fruit with my date so he could get a taste of my childhood. We will definitely be back!
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Carola VIP
South Carolina27 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fun evening with family. Delicious appetizers & entrees. Great service
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Jared
South Carolina2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fantastic service left nothing to be desired. The indoor/outdoor setting reminded me of restaurants in Thailand.
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Mark
South Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant, excellent food choices, incredible ambiance, but a little pricey!
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Abbie
Charlotte2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love it! We have been several times and had a superb experience everytime!
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Kathleen VIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill37 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great and the service was even better. Our visit really topped off a wonderful graduation weekend.
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Kate VIP
New York City25 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The tastiest Thai food in town by far! Kao is a delight from the first bite to the last sip. The food is flavorful, fresh and and fantastically prepared. The menu is a lovely combination of traditional Thai dishes and more creative meals. If you’re in Columbia and craving Asian food, Kao is an excellent choice - if not the best one.
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Elena
South Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined on May 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great experience over-all except for the the long delay in the food being served.
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karl VIP
South Carolina46 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have been coming to Kao for years and have always loved the food and service. The last time I came the food was very poor (and reviewed it as such and even sent a person note that went unanswered) and so I decided to come and try it one more time last night. To my delight the food was excellent and back on track, which I was delighted! Thanks,
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FAQs

Kao Thai Cuisine offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Kao Thai Cuisine also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (803) 569-6881.

Kao Thai Cuisine is rated 4.8 stars by 449 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

1307 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201

Additional information

Cross street
Main St. and Lady St.
Neighborhood
Columbia
Hours of operation
Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Thai, Asian, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We offer customers free parking in our adjacent lot. Enter on Senate St. and exit onto Park St.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://kaothaicola.com/
Phone number
(803) 569-6881

Kao Thai Cuisine

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What 449 people are saying

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