Kin Khao Cafe in Exeter

Got a tip about this lovely place by a barista and I'm delighted I went! Delicious food, inviting atmosphere and very friendly staff. Highly recommended

This is the best Thai food I've had in UK let alone Exeter. I have travelled through Thailand many times and love Thai food so to find this place is heaven to me. The staff are wonderful, the open kitchen is perfect as are the dishes. Rustic, shared tables, no reservations, I just love it. It's a small business and often has a queue so to help them, it would be good not to linger at your table when you have finished. This would help this fantastic place and ensure it's future.

It is my new favorite place to eat in Exeter. The food and atmosphere is great!

An authentic Thai restaurant in a fancy place with very friendly stuff, would recommend anyone who visit Exeter to have a go!

Gemoedelijk, informeel, goedkoop, lekker, sfeervol aardige bediening. Er is eigenlijk geen bediening, je bestelt aan de keuken. Het is erg leuk om hier te zitten.

Best Thai food, I’ve never had anything like it before - it’s very authentic and tasty, I can’t recommend it enough - I’ve taken all my family when they come to visit and they always ask to go back there

First visit for us today - and we will certainly be back again soon! Really tasty, fresh food at very reasonably priced. Definitely worth a visit!

Small independent restaurant run by authentic group of chefs. Really nice place and full of flavour food.

Have visited this place twice now. The food is absolutely amazing and staff are reasonably friendly. However there seems to be a max dining time. Towards the end of our dinner we were politely told that we either need to get takeaway or leave as there were people waiting outside which was reasonable request as space is limited. However we weren’t happy that the other tables that were seated at around the same time weren’t treat the same way whilst we were. It would’ve been better if we were told at the start how long we’re allowed to eat in.

Best Thai food had ever! Good food with good service! Recommend everyone coming here!

The BEST Thai restaurant in Exeter! The staff are incredibly friendly❤️❤️❤️

This place 🥰🥰🥰. I took my son in as he checked for best rated in the area. Can see why! I explained he wasn't great with spice but had seen a dish and they tailored it to him. The front of house and chef both coming over to talk us over the dishes which was great..... it got better..... the food!! 🤩🤩🤩 Beautiful flavours, generous portions, I really couldn't recommend them enough and even during busy cooking chef jumped out for a pic at our request!

Delicious green curry, and red curry. Beautiful stoneware I believe they've made. delightfully adorable staff, so nice to see them laugh together. They know their regulars well. I would definitely go again!

Lovely little place serving truly excellent Thai dishes.

Authentic Thai food, with super friendly staff and big portions.

This is the best food you can get in Exeter! I have been many times, and all of the dishes I have tried have been outstanding. The staff are so lovely as well. You can sit in or get takeaway.

The food was delicious and now I missed dining out at the restaurant :((

They were properly busy probably due to the nearby uni graduations. We ordered four boxes of food. The taste was just about ok but there was a long strand of hair in one of the boxes. You guys really need to secure your headwear properly.

Thai food is very delicious, service is good, and the owner is friendly. Delicious Thai food and drinks, excellent craftsmanship, good and friendly service. There are a lot of customers. Some days there is a special menu, such as papaya salad, fried chicken, sticky rice, and spicy soup. The atmosphere of the restaurant is cute and relaxed.

Incredible food, fast service, lovely atmosphere!

My favourite place to eat in Exeter. Easily the best Thai food around. The staff are always friendly and welcoming

Authentic Thai food, simple yet delicious. A credit to Exeter.

Definitely the best Thai food in town. Simple yet genuinely delicious, the food tastes exactly like in Thailand. The portion is big enough. The space is quite small and cozy, so I would recommend the window table.

✨️Had the torfu fried rice and vegetables! Absolutely delicious 😋 a nice small cosy place to go away from the hustle and bustle.

This is by far my favourite restaurant in Exeter. Fast service, impeccable quality food and great portions. You NEED to visit this restaurant !

Amazing food and Thai tea, I ordered a number ten which was spicy / crispy pork and it was amazing. Really fresh and flavourful. Large portions sizes too.

In 2 years we have never had a bad meal. Our go to order is number 8 (red Thai curry), consistently delicious, and 10 Pork Kaprow. Highly recommend these two dishes. Turnaround time is around 15 minutes for walk ins. Food always ready on time for pre order pick up.

I love Thai food and this was good, but not the best. There is definite room for improvement. But the staff are great and so is the atmosphere. Needs some fine tuning of recipes and spices to lift and enhance the flavours.

Wonderful little place, really efficient and friendly, and most importantly - REALLY TASTY FOOD! The constant buzz of the kitchen, so close to the dining area, gives the whole place a great atmosphere.

Always good, always friendly, great atmosphere and the food is just superb!

This place is a hidden little gem. Doesn’t look like anything too special outside, but you go in to a little social hub of local people having a lovely time and get served up some of the most authentic Thai food I’ve had in England. What a brilliant little find! (We did eat too much though because it was so delicious!)

Kin Khao is my favourite restaurant in Exeter. The food is excellent with fresh ingredients and the portions are good. The staff are very friendly and make my visit enjoyable always. The exposed kitchen is great as we can see how the magic happens. I always order dish 8 stir fry with red curry paste and crispy pork. Absolutely love this place.

Wonderful Thai cooking for eat in or collection. Fast and delicious.

Hi got 2 takeaways from this place last night, the stirfly were too dried and the rice was on the turn , as I’d smelled it while I was eating that the rice were on the turned . It had happened twice now that the rice were on the turned , as I ordered take out last month and I thought maybe perhaps this time maybe different, but noooooo it’s not the rice were on the turned again. With rice have to be careful, can’t keep that long, I couldn’t believe it when it was happened again, second time twice !!!! Both times rice were on the turned!!!

Hi got 2 takeout from this place last night, and the rice were on the turned, I can smell it while eating it , wasted of money had to throw it away in the bin !! . I have had ordered a takeout from this place lasts month and the rice was on the turned then , and I thought maybe this time which was last night could be different, give them a chance but no, still the same!!!!

A charming little Thai Restaurant definitely the visit! The owners are lovely and the service outstanding, they even let us try their sweet rice even though it was not on the menu that day! Many options for vegetarians and vegans. Thank you, we will be back in case we make it back to Exeter!

I've been here few times and it's always delicious. It's a small place with great food. Very tasty and not heavy, as I've experienced in other Thai restaurants in town. The people who run it are also friendly and professional. My favourite place for Thai food.

I love all the dishes at Kin Khao but today I tried their Sunday special (Khoasoi) and it was absolutely incredible! I can’t stop thinking about how good it was 🤤 The staff here are always so kind, patient and helpful, even when the restaurant is super busy - such lovely people who make a crappy day much better! 💛 Fantastic vegan, meat and gluten-free options, and the milk tea is lush too. Highly recommend!

Love this restaurant, the people are nice there!

Delicious Thai food! Very filling and there were many vegan/vegetarian options!

Beat Thai I've had for a long time . Generous portions lots of different veg and yummy tofu with lots of rice , amazing flavour everything cooked to perfection . Hope I get to come back soon ! Lovely atmosphere ,cozy and staff were super friendly and helpful

Excellent food, great atmosphere and lovely staff

Hidden gem just off Sidewall street in Exeter! The drinks took a while to come but it was absolutely worth the wait.

Best takeaway in town Great staff ....Great food....also great to eat in ...love it

We ordered fried rice and pho. The rice is fine but the pho is a bit sweet for me. The environment is fine and the store is welcomed.

Amazing Thai restaurant, super cute and great vibes and of course the food is so authentic.

Favourite place in Exeter! Make sure you order the green papaya salad since it is not on the menu. I had the green curry and it was delicious!

Such a nice place, amazing authentic food and friendly service. I'd personally like it if they offered some tasty sides like crackers or something but still amazing!

Best Thai food we have ever tasted. Service was also excellent, highly recommended.

Is the best Thai food in Exeter atmosphere is cosy friendly staff good service you will feel the Thai culture and taste of real of street food definitely recommend to any one want to try proper Thai food will not disappoint and I will definitely Be the regular customer is what I looking for

Bloody lovely! Food and coffee was great and lovely service.

Best Thai Food I've had in the UK. Loved the style, friendly service, great decor and open kitchen so you can see the food prep. Authentic experience, I will be a regular.

I would rate this place 6 stars if I could. Really friendly staff, absolutely delicious food, and a very charming environment if you choose to eat in. It's our new go-to favourite for Thai food. The crispy pork is oh-so good and if you like curry, the red curry paste dish (no.8) is TO DIE FOR. See you soon! A+++++

Incredible food, generous portions and lovely staff. I can't handle spice and asked them not to put chilli in my noodles and they were perfect. My spice loving friends really liked their dishes too. I will definitely be going there again!

Best Thai food I've had in england

I've been twice and both times it was amazing. It's everything I hoped it would be. Between me and my friends I've tried 4 different dishes, they've all been outstanding. Particularly the Phadkrapow, my personal favorite. It's spicy and so flavourful. That being said, if spicy isn't for you they are very receptive to requests. My friend doesn't handle chili well and her dish was perfect for her. It's moderately expensive for lunch, but perfect for a treat and the portion size was just right, I came away feeling pleasantly full.

Absolutely delicious Thai food in a fairly intimate and cutesy café. Highly recommended for anyone with a functioning mouth.

Really delicious, and lovely staff!

We LOVE it here. They are so accommodating for vegans. My auntie is Thai and said this is the best Thai food she’s had since moving to the uk! It’s very authentic and delicious.

Nice quick and tasty food, yum yum in my tum 😋

Not a lot of sitting area but if you can grab a seat then wonderful. The food is lovely at reasonable price. Highly recommended.

The decoration in the restaurant is very cute and reminds me of Japanese cafe (even though it’s a Thai restaurant) the staff are nice, there are not many seats inside. I ordered Phad KeeMao which is spicy and I love the taste. My friend ordered sukiyaki and it was not as expected like the sweet soy sauce base, it’s actually more like a Korean style sauce which is made with gochujang. The Thai milk tea is also great.

Have been going here for two years now and it’s always the first place I recommend in Exeter. Such friendly staff and amazing food.

A really really busy place run by a family of lovely people at Well Street. This place is always bustling with people for some amazing Thai food. I’d recommend going before 7 pm for dinner as it gets really crowded after that. I had to wait for about 20 mins to be seated but it was all worth the wait. The food here absolutely hit the roof. It was warm, fresh and delicious. The kitchen is open so you can literally see your food being prepared fresh by the chef. It had a bit of spice which was just the kick I needed for the week. The portion sizes were also beautiful and good, and the quality of the food was very good. The staff here was extremely courteous and attentive and interacted well with the customers. I’m yet to try their mango and stick rice for dessert as they’re sold out most of the times. One of the best places for Thai food in Exeter.

Tasty food, big portions, great service. The cafe looked great inside and there was a real energy coming from the kitchen - will have to eat in next time!

Sensational vegan food. Lovely service, very homely feel. Love this place and will definitely go again and again. Can't recommend highly enough

Very freindly staff, super quick for takeaway. The crispy pork was exceptionally tasty, unfortunately the green curry my partner ordered wasn't, lacking flavor and was just too watery. I'd have given 5 stars based on the pork, but you've got to judge Thai on the quality of the basics and I'm sorry to say the green curry simply wasn't up to par, but we will still go back there non the less!

YESSSSS!!!! FORGET ITHAI!! I had only ever really had iThai and liked it until I had food at this place!! THIS PLACE IS SO GOOD! And the staff are so happy??? Like I see all these lovely women laughing in the kitchen and having genuine fun and it makes my heart so happy. The Thai Milk tea was also so!!!! Good!!! I will come here until i graduate and miss it when I leave. Great for date night, hang out with friends, and even solo eating because you will definitely crave this food. I cannot stress how much I love this place. My absolute fav restaurant in Exeter. Plus the decor is so cute and you can buy the posters as tote bags I think which is also so!! Cute!! 1000000/10 always recommend.

Fresh, fast, delicious, authentic thai street food. The crispy pork with basil is a highlight.

Think we just had one of the best meals out ever! Such delicious food awesome flavours and great service.

Such amazing food and lovely staff

Definitely love the place and the food! Crispy pork and their green curry is a must try🤤😉

Great food and a really lovely place. Staff were so friendly.

Fantastic food, all cooked to order. Didn't have to wait long for it either. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Good clean premises. 10/10

Lovely authentic little Thai restaurant! Small and busy so be prepared to wait for a seat. The Kaprow was amazing (as good if not better than I’ve had in Thailand!) but the Pad Thai was disappointing

Best Thai food around! Vegan options available.

I love this Thai restaurant. The tiny kitchen filled with passionate Thai chefs reminded me of many places in Thailand. The food has always been first class - authentic Thai dishes only served here :) Simple - Honest - Amazing value - Independent.

Food was amazing, loved the flavours.

Probably the best place for food in Exeter

Best Thai food I've EVER eaten! Beautiful flavour, first class! Great packaging, customer service and totally authentic! Will DEFINITELY be back!

Excellent little cafe that is always on point, visit this place frequently perhaps a bit too much. I don’t think my belly will forgive me. 👍

One of the best meals I’ve had in a very long time. Was amazing. The place was so wholesome n the staff were lovely. The food also came super quick.

The food is so good and staff are so kind and lovely!

I can only give 5 wish I could give 100... absolutely exceptional Thai street food, small family independent business..kitchen is in the room so you can watch them work .. service is fast and efficient..however you cannot book so just turn up hopefully get a table they seat about 20 and they do not serve alcohol..but oh my days it is amazing.

First visit here and long overdue as keep hearing good things about this restaurant. Cute place, lovely wooden decor. They prepared our 2 vegan dishes super quick. Pad Thai was nice but not the best I've had but the red curry (Panang?) was awesome! A little overpriced for the size of the dishes too but nice to support an indie business. Will be back. Pls add Tom Yum soup to the menu!

Amazing atmosphere, super friendly staff and exceptional food. Will definitely be visiting again.

Good place to have Thai food. They also have special menu of the day

Very fresh tasting. Good variety of dishes. Could only be improved with a drinks licence

Great, freshly wok cooked Thai food. The only thing I'd say is you need to ask if you want it any hotter than mild but the flavours are spot on

the number 9 phad prikkeng is soooo good

I had been told this was the best Thai food in Exeter. Can confirm, absolutely amazing. Food was fresh, staff were amazingly attentive and so friendly, and the restaurant has such an amazing vibe. Will be returning

Had a very tasty takeaway, all cooked to order, very accommodating for Gluten Free, very quick and friendly. This is definitely going to be my go to takeaway now!

Went for a meal with a few friends. Food came quickly and service was great. 100% recommend the pad Thai and the pad see-ew.

Ordered take away, very quick to collect on Saturday. Had green curry and Phad Seeew. Green curry aromatic but far too sweet, Phad seeew very delicious like in Thailand! Thanks!

Recently had a take away chicken Penang curry £13 from here. Was recommended by a friend. The cafe can hold a reasonable amount of people but there were no seats when I visited. Staff was polite and the food was given in recyclable containers which I liked. The chicken was juicy and tender. The curry was a little on the sweeter side for me and needed a tad more salt. But I enjoyed it. The quantity was good.

Made a regular appearance at kin khao. The food is fantastic and affordable. The place has a cosy vibe and the people always nice.

Fantastic food, a real hidden gem

Absolutely delicious - probably the tastiest takeaway I’ve had in Exeter so far. Will be back again, probably to eat-in next time. Highly recommended!

This is the only Asian restaurant in Exeter that is worth visiting. Great food and friendly service!

This is by far the best authentic Thai food we have tried in Exeter. My partner is also coeliac, a lot of places do not accommodate a gluten free menu but these do.