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Kao Thai Cuisine, Columbia, SC

Kao Thai Cuisine

4.5
4.5
413 Reviews
$31 to $50
Thai

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
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!

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • 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 413 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Columbia

    Best Value

  • Columbia

    Innovative

  • Columbia

    Healthy

  • Columbia

    Hot spot

  • Columbia

    Neighborhood gem

  • Columbia

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kao Thai Cuisine delights with "exceptional" food that's fresh and flavorful, offering a "great ambiance" and attentive service. Guests rave about their diverse menu and "fantastic" cocktails. While some note that tables can be close together, the overall experience is enjoyable and inviting. Discover Columbia's "hidden gem" for Thai cuisine.

413 Reviews
  1. M

    Charleston

    52 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    52 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spring rolls as always. Thai fried rice could have been better. But this is one of my faves Love Kao

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  2. Tanya

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The server was excellent, the food was great and we had to have a gluten free meal, which the accommodated without hesitation. There was a band across the street which made it a bit loud, but still an excellent experience. Highly recommend!

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  3. Sarah

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for restaurant week and had a great time. All the food and drinks were really well done!

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  4. Tyler

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Gavin was incredible, super helpful , and knowledgeable. Everything we tried was delicious tonight. Always a 5 star experience dining at Kao.

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  5. Suzanne

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First time I’ve enjoyed each course. Great food and drinks.

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  6. Jessica

    Charleston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and cocktails were fantastic! Our service was great. We had a table that opened up to the outside it was very comfortable. I will definitely return!

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  7. Wes

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great menu with items anyone will want to eat. Everything is awesome. Best place I have been to on COLA in a while. You have to try this place. We will be back soon.

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  8. Jacob

    Charleston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great Service. However, after going 4 times, the quality of the food seems to decrease every time I go. The Tom Yum Soup is by far the worst item I’ve tried. All of the vegetables and items within the soup were undercooked and hard to chew.

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  9. Jon

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Kao Thai! The roti and yellow curry and the crispy brussel sprouts are some of my favorite bites of food in Columbia. The pork belly is great as well. So much good food. Very talented chefs. Awesome menu! The garage door wall was rolled up so we could hear the fans cheering at M.O.M. Across the street. It was the right amount of celebratory noise but we could still carry a conversation easy. Gorgeous night!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the spring rolls, chicken wings, Pad Thai, and classic Thai Fried Rice. Food was delicious and came out quickly. The restaurant is decorated beautifully. Server was attentive and helpful. We will be back!

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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 4.5 stars by 413 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Kao Thai Cuisine

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
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