Kin Khao

Khao Kin Jin
If I had to choose, and it’s a hard choice, this maybe my favorite dish. The pork has a depth of flavor that I can only describe as an indescribable amazingness. This indescribable amazingness also is infused into the rice, +1 for banana leaf steaming technique. A great touch is the garlic chips which add a nice crunchy texture to the dish.  

Pattaya Shake
It’s a Yalkult in alcoholic form. What’s not to like?

Spiced Peanuts
THESE PEANUTS ARE AMAZING. They are salty, crunchy, spicy, tangy, and bit sweet. What more can you ask for?

Namprik Long Rua
“Not for Thai food beginners,” as the menu warns. Oh man, is this jar of spicy fermented goodness amazing. A MUST order if you’re adventurous or simply love strong fermented flavors. Thankfully it is served with refreshing mixed vegetables to help balance the whole dish. 

Five-Spice Duck Noodle Soup
A very solid noodle soup. The duck, broth, and noodles are cooked perfectly. Not only is the dish good, the presentation is on point with the gigantic piece of duck hanging out in the bowl. 

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Kin Khao does Thai food and it does Thai food extremely well. I must admit that Kin Khao is probably my favorite restaurant in the Bay Area. The food, drink, service, and value are all working together. It’s pretty remarkable that each dish had their unique “umami-ness.” I left with a huge smile on my face and the feeling that I got more than my moneys’ worth. 

There’s hard to find any faults with Kin Khao, however if I had to nitpick, the only fault would be it’s location. Kin Khao is nestled inside the lobby level of the Hilton Parc 55 hotel. I can only venture to guess why they chose that particular location, but it does diminish the entire experience a little. I wish Kin Khao would move into their own place so they could have a stronger street presence. Nevertheless, there current location will not deter me from returning.

Website – http://www.kinkhao.com