Khao San Thai Kitchen - Santee

"One of the better spots I've been to that serves Thai food. The staff is great they're all very kind and sweet and take care of guest very well. I watched them help out a homeless man that just wanted some water warm if that speaks volumes about their hospitality. The food is great with a nice selection. The issue that you often run into with South East Asian cooking is that it can be too bland or the flavor is too much depending on the chef. I find that this location has a very good balance when it comes to flavor so dishes aren't too weak or too strong in flavor. The other thing that I like about this place is that they actually serve you duck. For those who don't know not all Lao or Thai restaurants actually serve duck and it makes a big difference when it comes to flavor and texture, and not all Lao or Thai restaurants cook them well. So when a Lao or Thai restaurant serves duck it's a big factor for me in deciding if I'm going to come back or not. Fortunately this restaurant does serve duck and I was very satisfied when I ordered it for the first time. The aesthetics and atmosphere are amazing you get a very warm vibe from the place. The main thing I like about the aesthetics is that it's just simple. It's nothing too complicated like these fancy restaurants in the gas lamp. When you go to the bathroom you can get a peek at the other side of the house. The kitchen and storage look very clean and well organized. This displays to me that the food is made with a lot of care and I'm very satisfied that things look sanitary. I have only one issue with this restaurant and that the bathroom doesn't have any paper towels to clean your hands with. It only has a hand dryer. This is my only issue with this restaurant which is really just an issue I have with any restaurant with this set up. Overall I'm very happy to be a patron and a guest to this restaurant. I've come here many times and I'm always satisfied with my order. I figure since I visit here so often, I might as well write a review about my amazing experience. I hope whoever is reading this enjoys the food if you ever decide to visit."

"We had the fresh spring rolls with shrimp, tom kha soup, spicy noodles with beef, and pad thai with chicken. All ingredients were fresh. Taste was outstanding. Waitress was very friendly and kept our water glasses full. Highly recommend, especially the lunch menu."

"i just want to start off by saying as soon as i walked in it wasn’t busy at all, but i noticed an employee in the back cleaning and wiping on counters. it’s always good to see workers cleaning and being productive on slow days instead of doing nothing. the cashier was a younger guy, and he had amazing service. especially considering if this is his first job. he offered me a lunch special menu, and asked if i needed any help finding something specific. i got the lunch special spicy noodle (drunken noodles) with chicken. spice level is out of 10 and i got 5, wasn’t spicy at all but i could taste the spice. while i was paying i was offered a drink by the cashier and i said just a water. he let me know the estimate of when my food will be out and i sat down. to my suprise i had no idea he was going to come out with a lemon water in a glass. i was fully expecting a water cup. i thought that was a great touch and he handed it to me. everytime i go to thai places i try to order a thai milk tea when available. i have had A LOT of thai milk teas. so i ordered one and it was once again, surprisingly very good. one of the best thai milk teas i ever had. i would ask for light ice next time, but very flavorful tea. balanced taste of the tea and milk, not too milky. i got my food and i had napkins and untensils in my bag which doesn’t happen often. the drunken noodles was very flavorful and the chicken was not rubbery at all despite some reviews claiming to be. it came with steamed rice as a side, and you have other options too that isn’t rice. it was very good rice, even my mom commented on how good it smelled. overall very good food, amazing service, and good drink options. i will be returning!!!"

"This place is so cute, and the food is not only delicious, but has beautiful presentation! My date had the tiger cry steak, which was phenomenal and had a delicious sauce with it. The spicy noodles tasted delicious, the pineapple fried rice was yummy and the Thai tea with boba was fresh and delicious. The customer service was great too. Definitely try this place!"