Khonkaen Thai Cuisine in West Berkshire

Some of the nicest Thai food I've had outside Thailand. The weeping tiger is such a flavour bomb and the curries are all rich and aromatic. What more could you want from an independent restaurant.

Tasty vegetarian Red curry and fish dish. Waiters friendly and efficient.

My favourite thai place in newbury :) delicious food well done guys

Lovely Thai restaurant serving traditional offerings amongst other overly westernised Asian Cuisines in town. Their service is always on point and take out process is hassle free.

Great food, nice atmosphere. Friendly staff and attentive service. A little gem in Newbury, highly recommended. Book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Really disappointing. I had a good meal here last year but just had a takeaway and it wasn't great. The biggest issue was that my mum ordered a dish which had no mention on the menu of nuts being in it, but in reality it has cashews in which she is allergic to. That's the sort of oversight that can be really dangerous for some people. Thankfully she was able to eat around them to some extent but she still only felt able to pick at it. Also my dad's king prawn Pad Thai only included about three prawns. A real shame.

Outstanding. The folks here went the 'extra mile' for me when I could not collect as planned.

The best Thai I've had! Seriously yummy food and at a very good price. I ate here with my fiance on the 2nd Dec and I cannot fault it. Friendly staff, cosy atmosphere and 5 star food. Definitely a must if you're in the area

The moment we stepped into Khonkaen Thai restaurant, we were greeted by the friendly and welcoming staff, who immediately made us feel at ease. The restaurant's warm and inviting ambiance set the perfect stage for a delightful dining experience.The food was absolutely delicious, showcasing fresh ingredients and impeccable culinary skills. From the appetizers to the main course and dessert, each dish was a symphony of flavors that tantalized our taste buds.We will definitely be going back again soon.

First time visit here. Small venue but full. Excellent food and wine and exemplary service. Very reasonably priced. Will definitely use again when we visit next year

Six of us had a fantastic meal here after a day at the races. We opted for one of the set menus (B) for 5 of us and our veggie friend chose a few dishes off the main menu. There was plenty of food and all of it was very tasty. We were all raving about the place which will now be our go to restaurant for our annual trip to the races (our previous restaurant (Jade Cottage in Thatcham) having closed down 😢).

Food all fine, found ourselves waiting for service occasionally.

The food was cold and yet we had book for 7pm the food was not ready and had to wait 10mins The food was tasty but cold so not enjoyable very disappointing compared to previous meals

Pretty standard thai and enjoyable atmosphere

We love Thai cuisine, and really enjoyed this restaurant. The food was authentic, and the service was warm, welcoming and professional. Both of us felt compelled to write this review as we normally do not bother. It was that good. Highly recommend it.

Maybe we ordered wrong but the first course was disgusting, we ordered a set menu and the first course was soggy prawn toast along with spongy wet Thai fish cakes, second course was slightly better, the service was ok but the staff weren’t exactly friendly. I don’t think I would try this experience again.

The foods were amazing, and the price was very affordable. I highly recommend this place. I feel like it’s so underrated because when I was there, it was so quiet. Definitely deserves more recognition.

Cannot fault the food, we had a take away so can’t comment on the restaurant. The crispy beef was amazing, large portions and really tasty. Can’t wait to eat from here again. Good value too.

Excellent quality food, not tasted Thai curry that good since Thailand in '92😲 Massaman curry is excellent. These guys know what they're doing. They were really busy the race night we went so service was slowish but my goodness the food was well worth the wait. Very good value for money and very polite service. We will be back.

This was a really really good authentic Thai dinner, would recommend and will be going back. They also do draught beer - which is important.

My friend ordered a massaman curry which was also good. The staff are nice, the interior is very cosy and pretty clean.

We really wanted somewhere new for date night. We’ve lived in Reading a long time and have tried everywhere so thought we’d try Newbury. It was certainly worth the drive. The restaurant is very “Thai” in decor. The staff are unbelievably friendly but the food is not just the normal Thai food you get in most restaurants , it’s real Thai food. We’ve been to Thailand a lot and haven’t experienced such lovely food in Thailand. Thank you for the fantastic service and amazing food.

Great place to eat in Newbury. Helpful, friendly staff, great attention to detail (accommodated my partners allergies and assistance dog with no awkwardness.) Good food, (Massaman Curry & Pad Thai) . We regret not having time for a dessert or starter, but still have those to look forward to next time!

Very good food. Dishes that stated they would be spicy, most deffinately were. Reasonably priced for a town centre restaurant. They have air con but chose not to have it switched on, despite the 28 degree temperature. I get that it is fitted on a wall directly over 2 of the tables and, as such, diners on that side would be cold. That is not a huge help to those of us on the other side. Maybe a rethink of the air con or table arrangement. Overall, a good evening.

Food was great and service was even better. Highly recommend

Thoroughly good experience from start to finish. Quaint surroundings and all very clean. Nice staff. Excellent food. Nice to get an alcohol free lager.

We decided to stop off in Newbury for the night to break the journey back home to Wales from Stansted airport, after a quick look at Tripadvisor to see what restaurants we had to chose from we decided on Khon kaen and we weren’t disappointed, our meal was absolutely delicious everything was cooked perfectly proper authentic Thai cuisine, excellent friendly service and a nice cosy atmosphere, we would highly recommend this restaurant and the next time we are in the area we will definitely be calling in again.

This is a family run business where The food is very flavoursome and traditional (not as hot as Thai food but then that is probably a good thing) and the service is excellent

Tasty curries, but very thin, I would have given a 4 except for the stick rice which was terrible - a tiny bag of rice taking up a third of a regular sized takeaway container, not sticky but squashed into an inedible lump.

Marvellous Thai food in nice surroundings and excellent staff.

Delicious. Plenty of vegan options.

Had not been to this restaurant for some years and now regretting it! It was really busy on a Wednesday night always a good sign. The food was excellent and really authentic and fresh. We had the mixed starters and the salads, weeping tiger, prawn with tamarind and red prawn curry all totally delicious. Great service also.

Really authentic Thai food! Friendly staff and delicious food.

The service was really good the food exceptional everything was perfect . This was a Birthday meal for 5 , And a must to go again .I recommend the set meal .

The BEST Thai food in Newbury 100%

We were the only couple in there at 5:30pm opening so we were slightly sceptical but wow did it soon get busy!!! The food was absolutely incredible and so full of flavour. The staff were so attentive, helped us choose food to our taste and were so friendly without imposing too much over our date. Would definitely go back and recommend to anyone going to Newbury.

We always seem to forget this wonderful little restaurant, mainly because it’s tucked away at the quieter end of town. If intimate atmospheric and authentic is what you are after, look no further. The food is also top quality, the Weeping tiger never fails to impress.

Lovely family owned business, amazing food and top notch service. 10/10

We have been eating and ordering takeaway here for years and never been disappointed. The staff are great, the food is the best thai I've ever tasted anywhere (even the top end London restaurants). Absolutely gem in Newbury. They cater to all tastes and dietary...

I booked this restaurant for myself and my daughter on our Christmas weekend away. We found it to have such a lovely atmosphere. Staff were attentive and couldn’t do enough to help. The food arrived at a good pace and was delicious. (And amazing value)...

Very good food, but a little spicy for one of our party. Personally, I thought spice level was expected for good Thai food. Service was good, particularly in recommending the right number of dishes for us. Great wine too, at reasonable (restaurant) prices. Could have done without the deliveroo drivers coming in and out - a bit distracting to an otherwise very nice evening.

Great traditional Thai food .. best in Newbury.

The staff were smart and friendly. The service was comfortably quick. The food was the best I have eaten in a loooong time. If you wanted spicy, there was plenty of choice; if, like me, you did not want spicy, again, there was plenty of...

The food here is really authentic...great restaurant

Four of us went for an evening dinner. We had the set menu A for two and the set menu B for two. What a great selection of dishes. Beef in black bean sauce fabulous, Thai curry excellent (spicy too) sweet and sour great. The service was slow but you know it really did not matter. A nice selection of wine too. Its very small and cosy. Why not 5* well the seat bases were collapsing which made you sit a bit low, and the service was slow (30 mins to get the opening drinks). But we recommend it and will go back.

My partner and I were on our way into Reading to go to a Thai place but decided to try something a bit more local. So we stumbled across this little Thai place... It was absolutely amazing, the gentleman who served us was very friendly...

Absolutely delicious food and a real family run and personable experience. They had made special arrangements for our anniversary including balloons and banners.

What a lovely place! Delicious food, very nice people, good value for money. Highly recommend!

Loved this place and excellent from start to finish. Staff and service was very good, loved the food which was well cooked, presented and reasonably priced. Would highly recommend

Terrible take away delivery service was looking forward to the food, but order was cancelled 15 minutes before it was due to be delivered, I called the restaurant to be given the most vague excuse about it being cash on delivery and to contact just eat, I offered to collect the food but was told I couldn't. Very disappointed in the service as was looking forward to using this restaurant.

We were really looking forward to our first takeaway meal from the Khonkaen for some time as they have only recently re-opened , however it was a huge disappointment the food was to put it politely less than average and the chicken starter was awful...

Absolutely incredible! One of the best Thai’s I have ever had. Felt like I was back in Thailand, the food was so authentic. The restaurant itself is beautiful with lovely staff and a gorgeous interior. Not to mention the prices. It is so affordable! 🧡🧡🧡🧡

Lovely staff, very friendly, service was great. Food delicious and authentic. Good prices for a great meal. Would recommend to anyone and would definitely return if ever at Newbury again.

Without a doubt the best Thai food in Newbury and maybe even West Berkshire. Family run, with home cooked food. Staff are always attentive. Very good pricing structure.

Best takeaway we’ve had in a very long time. 2nd time using Khonkaen in the last month and would 100% recommend to anyone. Between us we have tried about 15 different dishes so far, and none of them disappoint. Great value for money. Delivery is...

We've already been twice since KhonKaen has been back open and the food was incredible. The service is always great too. Hands down this is the best Thai restaurant for miles.

We’re so happy this restaurant is back open again. We visited on Saturday evening and the food was as good as ever. Delicious starters and mains, very friendly staff. Look forward to returning soon!

After an extended break, the KhonKaen is back open and dare I say it better than it was?! Or perhaps I've just missed the wonderful and consistent quality of their authentic Thai cooking? Either way we are very pleased they are back open :)

Go here when we go racing Friday nights twice a year always tasty best thia ever always servers with care and love highly recommend

Update 24/feb/22 The restaurant has been temporarily closed since end of December. Good food, but sometimes under staffed. We like their coconut soup, but the pad thia has repeatedly disappointed. It could be so much more.

I regularly get a takeaway from here, always very friendly service and the best Thai food I've had anywhere. Can recommend the tom kha soup and phad khee mao stir fry.

A disappointing experience. On arrival at 8.20pm after requesting table for one, the waiter looked into the seating area which was busy and glibly informed me they were closed, when it obviously wasn’t. Maybe I was over dressed for the establishment being in a suit...

Great food. Full of flavour. And attentive staff

Really tasty and very friendly staff

Amazing food, could not have been happier

Peng food, peng staff, peng atmosphere

Poor service complained about part of chicken satay not being cooked went to complain and waiter offered me out side and was accused of being a liar was not looking for a free meal will never go back again

Food delicious as usual, staff friendly

Best thai food in Newbury. This restaurant never disappoints. Staff are really attentive and always provide a great service. Take away service is always prompt too. 10/10 definitely visit if you enjoy Thai food and are in the Newbury area

We ordered a selection of vegan, meaty and fish dishes, everything was absolutely amazing, delicious and authentic! Would highly recommend, awesome you go here now!

We enjoyed a really nice takeaway. The massaman curry was by far our most favourite dish. One of the best massaman curries I have eaten. Great stir fry and noodle dishes. Mixed starters were very nice - particularly the prawn toast and dumpling. The only...

Great Thai food, reasonably priced.

Very impressed with the food we have had here

Service and decor was great but unfortunately the let down here is the food. Had the Pad Kee Mao noodles and while it did have the spicy kick both the flavour/sauce and noodle type was far from correct. Moral of the story - if you don't have the right ingredients don't put it on the menu.

I absolutely love this place! Food is really delicious! Panang curry is one of my favourites, as it tastes absolutely amazing. Service is very attentive and also very friendly. We will be back soon 🙂

Food was so good really tasty and delicious will be going back

We often go on date night 🥰 Excellent food as always 10/10

The service was pretty slow and I think they lost my takeaway order and only started making it after I arrived, but blips like this happen (particularly post-COVID). Other than that, the food was really flavoursome, the staff were friendly and the prices were good for the large portions.

Booked 2 tables of 4 this week for an 8.15 booking . Stood by the door to be greeted and seated and were looked at like we shouldn’t be there . Great start . Sat to our table and told we have to order immediately...

Just had a take away from here for the first time and the food was out of this world. Incredibly tasty, flavourful and beautifully cooked. Absolutely delicious!!!

This restaurant was recommended to me by a lady called Nang, who owns Piyada Thai Massage, Farringdon Road, Swindon (Also the best massage outside of Bangkok)! So I invited my friend and her husband (both big foodies) up from Southampton to experience this recommendation with...

Fabulous food and excellent service. Would recommend.

I went for dinner here with a good friend of mine and the food and service were both outstanding. We had the Royal Platter to start - a plate full of delicious snacks such as prawn toast, vegetable spring roll, and chicken satay. I then...

Been going here for a few years now and I can easily say that this is the best restaraunt in Newbury. A really relaxed atmosphere, great service and the food is perfect every single time. This place is the true hidden gem of the town ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

30 minutes late with food on take away. Main courses were very good, chicken satay in starter was not at all good. Didn't seem to be chicken.

Fresh and delicate great service

Amazing! Best Thai restaurant! Best curries and start sauce!

Tasty, authentic and reasonably priced. The take away option is great too. We had 4 dishes including staples such as; red curry, chilli beef and phad Thai. Each was really good and not to over spiced

Absolutely EXCELLENT Thai food. Fresh ingredients, beautiful taste and well cooked. Lovely service and friendly staff, dont miss eating here :)

Visited here a couple of times for dinner in recent months, great selection of dishes to choose from & friendly staff!

Visited the Khon Kaen for the second time recently because our first visit was so good. I think visit #2 was even better! The food is outstanding; the service impeccable; excellent value for money. The fairly 'ordinary' view from the street belies the quality of...

Used for a home delivery and still as yummy as ever. Delivered on time as well. ... Went on Christmas eve and it had a good festive atmosphere. Staff are friendly and helpful. Food is good and everyone enjoyed their meals. Reasonably priced.

Absolutely brilliant Thai restaurant best in Newbury , great tasting and well presented xx loved it

I have been to Khonkaen a number of times and it never fails to impress! The food is absolutely delicious and the staff go above and beyond to keep a smile on your face. It was my birthday last time and lots of extra care...

So I’ve been to Khonkaen Thai quite a few times as I’ve always been keen on the food. I’ve spent quite a bit of time in Thailand throughout my life as well as many other Asian countries. The Restaurant was clean, the service was good,...

Great meal lovely helpful staff good atmosphere. Had an amazing meal here this evening would definatly recommend this restaurant A☆

Excellent food, very friendly and professional staff. Definitely will visit again.

Absolutely fantastic Thai food, lovely people.

Very polite, nice quaint decor but slow service, small portion and food was not authentic or very tasty..left dissapointed...

An excellent Thai, one of the best for some distance. Ordered a huge takeaway for the family and everything arrived wonderfully hot (and tasty as ever).