The KHAO Story:
Authentic Contemporary Thai Food in Bangkok
KHAO is an award-winning Thai restaurant in Bangkok, recognized by the MICHELIN Guide and built on a single belief: that Thai food is at its best when it is authentic, generous, and prepared with care. This is the story of how we came to serve authentic contemporary Thai food rooted in tradition.
How KHAO Began
KHAO was founded in 2016, beginning as a restaurant that offered an exclusive Chef’s Table experience. Within a year, we set out to present Thai cuisine in a way that truly resonates with Thai people, expanding our service to include an à la carte menu.
That extensive menu is what greets our guests today, because we embrace the cultural meaning of sharing a meal in Thailand. It means coming together with an open heart, spending quality time, and celebrating the differences in our tastes and preferences. So we offer a wide range of dishes to suit every palate.
At KHAO, “Simplicity with Meticulous Care” is our guiding philosophy, delivering an exciting, memorable dining experience while honouring the essence of everyday life.
Authentic Thai Food in the MICHELIN Guide
For more than a century, the MICHELIN Guide has stood as a measure of quality, awarding stars to restaurants that offer exceptional dining experiences. A Michelin star is a true mark of excellence, recognizing both the food and the service that leave a lasting impression.
At KHAO, we take great pride in being acknowledged by the MICHELIN Guide for our dedication to preserving traditional Thai culinary culture. As a home of authentic Thai food in the MICHELIN Guide, we have been recognized with a Michelin star for five consecutive years, from 2020 to the present. It is a distinction that reflects our commitment to traditional Thai cuisine in the MICHELIN Guide and to the heritage behind every dish.
Our Philosophy
People often ask what kind of Thai restaurant KHAO is. Each time, we answer with pride: we are a Thai restaurant devoted to preserving the tradition of Thai cuisine, passed from generation to generation.
We choose authenticity over excessive embellishment, attending to every detail from ingredient selection to the cooking process. Our aim is to serve Thai food in its most genuine, recognizable form, true to the original essence of each dish. As a champion of traditional Thai food in the MICHELIN Guide, this is what “Simplicity with Meticulous Care” means at KHAO.
Awards & Accolades — KHAO Is an Award-Winning Thai Restaurant in Bangkok
KHAO Restaurant has been recognized in endless certifications and awards
Because the world craves delicious food, and ‘KHAO’ always serves it up. With savory and sweet dishes that speak resoundingly, confirmed by the following accolades
MICHELIN Guide
KHAO has been recognized in the MICHELIN Guide Thailand for five consecutive years, from 2020 to the present.
Thailand Favorite Restaurant 2023
As an exceptionally creative restaurant, we were awarded for establishments that drive Thailand’s food industry
THAI SELECT CLASSIC
An honor and symbol for the finest authentic Thai cuisine restaurants, selected rigorously by the Department of Business Development
Press
Join us to discover the journey of KHAO restaurant through the eyes of the media here.
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What Makes Our Thai Food Authentic
Our authenticity is not a claim, it is a practice. It shows in three things:
Recipes and techniques passed down through generations.
Fresh ingredients and careful, unhurried preparation.
Faithfulness to the original essence of each dish.
What "Contemporary" Means at KHAO
When we describe KHAO as authentic contemporary Thai food, the word “contemporary” refers to the experience, not the flavors. The recipes stay true to tradition. What is contemporary is the refined presentation, the elegant setting, and the attentive service that surround each dish.
Experience Award-Winning Thai Cuisine at Our Bangkok Branches
Every chapter of our story leads back to the table. We would love to welcome you to experience authentic Thai cuisine at either of our Bangkok branches, on Wireless Road or in Ekkamai.
Explore our menu or find your nearest branch to begin your own KHAO story.