19. Kao Pad
King's Thai Cuisine

King's Thai Cuisine

346 Clement Street, San Francisco, 94118, United States Of America

Thai • Asian • Casual • Vegetarian


"We've been going to the King of Thai group of restaurants for decades one of which closed (Sloat), Taraval (food quality took a dive), downtown, North Beach (closed), the original down the block, and this location.This is by no means our first time here so we know what to expect going in. The petite Thai lady is always gracious and sweet, the younger heavier set girl is just doing the job, not unpleasant, just ok.Pad Thai (not pictured) is always good. Crab fried rice, solid and flavorful. Pad Ma Keur was a little soy heavy this time but I love to get it. It is sauteed eggplant with basil, sweet dark soy based sauce with peppers (not really spicy, you can add your own chili sauces), and I like to get it with ground pork as my meat choice. Pra Ram Gai (chicken, slightly sweet/savory peanut sauce) has a good flavor, sauce is good but, we dislike the use of Chinese broccoli vs the traditional spinach which is much better. That's the only real but significant knock on that dish if you are accustomed to having it that way. Crab Rangoon, my kid's choice is tasty but as usual she eats them all so can't say much except they must be good, she wouldn't wipe them out if they weren't.Decor isn't anything to behold but we come to eat, not dine. Good later evening dinner savior!Kid friendliness: Casual place, easy for parents.Parking: Parking is hit or miss. Later evening can be easier, peak day time is crowded, you can find parking, but might have to walk (oh the horror).Wheelchair accessibility: Double doors and generally open aisles should make it reasonable for access, they'll be sure to help you as needed."