Vibrant spread of Thai dishes at Kin Kao on Commercial Drive
Authentic Thai · Commercial Drive

Classic, comfort Thai

Authentic Thai cooking on Commercial Drive - bold curries, silky noodles, and Bangkok-style heat, served fresh in the heart of East Vancouver.

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Steaming bowl of Thai green curry with coconut milk and Thai basil
Our Kitchen on The Drive

Bangkok heat, East Van soul.

At Kin Kao, we cook Thai food the way it's meant to be - bold, fragrant, and unapologetically spicy. From tamarind-kissed Pad Thai to coconut-rich curries built on fresh chili, garlic, and lime leaves, every dish honors the street markets of Thailand. Right here on Commercial Drive, we pour our heart into each plate so you taste the real thing, every single time.

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What Everyone Orders

Thai Iced Tea with evaporated milk

Thai Iced Tea

Black Thai tea now with evaporated milk.

Pad Thai with prawns, rice noodles and crushed peanuts

Pad Thai (GF)

Choice of prawns, chicken or tofu with rice noodles, firm tofu, bean sprouts, egg, chives, crushed peanuts, fish sauce, dry chili and tamarind.

Green Curry with coconut milk and Thai eggplants

Green Curry (GF)

Choice of chicken or tofu with coconut milk, chili, garlic, Thai eggplants, lime leaves, bamboo shoots, palm sugar, fish sauce and Thai basil.

Pad See Ew with silky flat noodles and chicken

Pad See Ew Chicken

Fresh silky flat clear noodles stir-fried with chicken, a handful of gailan, egg, black pepper, oyster sauce, fish sauce and vinegar.

Panaeng Curry Chicken with coconut milk and lime leaves

Panaeng Curry Chicken (GF)

Chicken, coconut milk, chili, garlic, ginger, lime leaves, palm sugar and fish sauce.

Stir-fry cashew with bell peppers and cashew nuts

Stir-Fry Cashew

Choice of chicken or tofu with bell peppers, green onions, onions, oyster sauce, soy sauce, cashew nuts and garlic. Contains shrimp paste.

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Kin Kao
903 Commercial Drive
Vancouver, BC V5L 2H2
Canada

+1 (604) 558-1125

When We're Cooking

Monday
5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Tuesday
5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday
5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Thursday
5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Friday
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Delivery & Pickup

We offer both delivery and pickup. Order conveniently online or give us a call.

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Good to Know

What meals do you serve?
Kin Kao serves authentic Thai cuisine perfect for dinner, and casual dining in Vancouver. Our menu features beloved classics like Pad Thai with prawns, chicken, or tofu tossed with rice noodles, tamarind, and crushed peanuts. Thai curry lovers can enjoy our rich Green Curry or Panaeng Curry Chicken, both made with coconut milk and fragrant Thai herbs. Our Pad See Ew features silky flat noodles stir-fried with chicken and gailan. Wash it all down with our signature Thai Iced Tea made with black tea and evaporated milk.
Do you offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, we offer both delivery and pickup. Order conveniently online or by phone.
Where are you located?
Kin Kao is located at 903 Commercial Dr in Vancouver at the corner of Commercial Dr and Venables.
What areas do you serve?
Kin Kao proudly serves Vancouver and surrounding neighborhoods including Grandview-Woodland, Hastings-Sunrise, East Vancouver, Mount Pleasant, Strathcona, Kensington-Cedar Cottage, Riley Park, Renfrew-Collingwood, Kitsilano, and Downtown Vancouver.
Do you do reservations?
We currently do not take reservations. We welcome walk-ins on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend arriving early during peak dinner hours to secure a table.
Do you have gift cards?
Yes! Gift cards are available for purchase in-store. They make a great gift for any Thai food lover. Please ask our staff for details.
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