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Kin Khao
San Francisco, US · $$ · casual
Essential·2 sources·Early
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Critic Consensus
What People Like
Kin Khao's innovative take on Northern Thailand's Issan cuisine, with a focus on bold flavors and high-quality ingredients.
- +Innovative Issan cuisine
- +High-quality flavors and ingredients
LivelyMichelin-starred Thai cuisine
Score Breakdown
Food100
Authenticity98
Awards
Michelin ★
Individual Reviews
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SF ChronicleCritic
Kin Khao — SF Chronicle Top 100 Restaurants 2026
“San Francisco Kin Khao is a trailblazer: At a time when San Francisco’s Thai food was dominated by pad Thai, chef Pim Techamuanvivit’s freshman effort shifted attention to Northern Thailand’s Issan cuisine. In the process, Kin Khao became the first Thai restaurant in California to hold a Michelin star — since 2015 —…”Read original →
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EaterGuide
Kin Khao — The 38 Best Restaurants in San Francisco
“On a recent spring night, Kin Khao remains packed and noisy more than a decade into its run in Union Square. Dishes arrive fast. Mushroom pate on rice crackers is simple and fine enough to attract customers on just its own merit. Then come oily pork cracklings, yaowaraj noodles with spicy tofu. Chef-owner Pim…”Read original →
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