Kinkao
Columbia, MO · Thai restaurant
- Address
- Kinkao, 904 E Broadway suite 101, Columbia, MO 65201
- Phone
- (573) 777-9573
- Website
- www.kinkaothai.com/index.html
- Status
- Closed · Opens 11 AM
Kinkao is a restaurant located in Columbia, MO. It is one of 355 restaurants listed in Columbia. Its 4.8-star rating is above the Columbia city average of 4.2 stars. It ranks #8 of 355 restaurants in Columbia. There are 10 photos associated with this location.
About Kinkao
Kinkao brings the vibrant flavors of Thailand to Columbia, Missouri. This restaurant invites diners to experience authentic Thai cuisine in a welcoming atmosphere.
Hours
| Saturday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5 PM–9 PM |
Customer Reviews
The crab rangoons are nice and crispy. The green curry was perfectly spicy. The drunken noodles are the best we've ever had. Everything had a deep rich flavor and tasted very fresh.
Trying Kinkao’s Kao Pad Prik Pao (pork) for takeout was a fantastic experience! The rice was spot-on, and the wok gave it an irresistible smoky aroma paired with a bold chili paste flavor—tender, flavorful slices of pork belly—perfectly not greasy—added richness without heaviness. Fresh bell peppers and bamboo shoots provided a satisfying crunch, keeping the dish perfectly balanced. I requested it Thai hot, and it was exhilaratingly spicy—absolutely delicious. If you love authentic, fiery Thai fried rice, this is a must-try! I wish the take-out package had the utensils with the food; overall, it's good.
The food was yummy. The server was nice just wished for a little more attentiveness to the table but they were busy so understandable. Had the Pad thi mild. I could have took it up a notch or two on the heat so I will consider this for next time. We had the egg rolls and crab rangoon for apps. They were both good.
Love this place! Has easily become my favorite restaurant and a staple. the portions are so good i can get it during lunch and have the rest for dinner. i love how delicious everything is and so flavorful and fresh. we probably go at least once a week for dinner and then i will secretly get it during lunch at work and leave it there for the rest of my lunch breaks. it is too good and has so many options so many vegetarian versions. the service is fantastic and the lady is so sweet! i cannot recommend this place more it has been a banger every single time!
This is the best Thai food in Columbia in my opinion! I've loved Kampai for years, but I recently tried Kinkao for the first time, and I've been obsessed ever since. The curries are DELICIOUS. Absolutely explosive with flavor, colors, and textures. I've also always had amazing customer service experiences here. In fact, I had a particularly great experience a few weekends ago with a server who made it a point to ask me if I had any dietary restrictions or preferences. Very thoughtful! I don't eat meat, fish, eggs, or dairy by preference, and he was excited to point me to the vegan options. He even had a bit of extra insight as to which meals included shrimp paste, even though it wasn't specifically noted in the menu description. Bonus points for this guy! It's always appreciated when you
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