Kao Thai Cuisine Menu

1307 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201
  • Fan Favorites

    • Roti & Curry

      Pan-fried roti served with aromatic yellow curry dipping sauce.
    • Pad Thai

      A Thai classic. Chicken, shrimp and thin rice noodles, egg, bean sprouts, green onions and ground peanuts, stir-fried in Gai's secret sauce, garnished with a fresh lime wedge.
    • Panang Curry

      Panang curry and coconut milk simmered with bell peppers and asparagus, and topped with ground peanuts.
    • Senate Street Noodles

      Rice vermicelli noodles, stir-fried with egg, shrimp, chicken and pork, carrots, cabbage, bean sprouts, white and green onions and a touch of madras curry in our own Southern style XO sauce
      $24.99
    • K.F.C Aka Kao Fried Chicken

      Crispy fried chicken tenders tossed in Korean sweet n’ spicy sauce with bok choy, white onion and bell peppers, topped with fried garlic and toasted sesame seeds
      $24.99
    • Lychee Duck Curry

      Crispy fried duck confit in a creamy and savory red curry with bell peppers, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, pineapple and lychees.
      $31.99
    • Crispy Brussels Sprouts

      Crispy fried brussels sprouts with togarashi salt, fried garlic, molasses soy, garnished with fresh lime
      $8.99
    • Garlic Shrimp And Grits

      Sweet onions, bell peppers, pork belly, and red curry gravy over smoked gouda Palmetto Farms golden grits
      $24.99
  • Small Plates

    • Roti & Curry

      Pan-fried roti served with aromatic yellow curry dipping sauce.
      $10.99
    • Edamame

      Steamed fresh soy beans, available tossed simply with sea salt and a side of miso aioli or spicy with kimchi sauce.
      $8.99
    • Crispy Chicken Wings

      Chicken wings marinated in Malaysian herbs and spices, fried crispy and served with a sweet chili dipping sauce. Spicy up on request.
      $11.99
    • Pork Gyoza

      Fried dumplings filled with minced pork and vegetables, served with a sweet soy dipping sauce
      $9.99
    • Shrimp Shumai

      Bite-sized Chinese shrimp dumplings, available eithersteamed or fried - served with sweet soy glaze and miso aioli
      $9.99
    • Po Pea - Veggie Spring Rolls

      Crispy veggie spring rolls served with sweet chili sauce
      $8.99
    • Bangkok Shrimp

      Tempura-fried shrimp fried and tossed in sriracha ginger sauce and topped with candied cashews
      $10.99
    • Crispy Brussels Sprouts

      Crispy fried brussels sprouts with togarashi salt, fried garlic, molasses soy, garnished with fresh lime
      $8.99
    • Crab Rangoon

      Crispy wontons stuffed with cream cheese, crab, carrots, and chives, served with sweet soy glaze and miso aioli
      $11.99
    • Street Style Corn Ribs

      Fragrant toasted corn with yum sauce, sesame seeds, chili powder, and green onions
      $10.99
  • Soups & Salads

    • Tom Yum Shrimp Soup

      Thailand's signature soup, shrimp, mushrooms and tomatoes in a broth infused with galangal root, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass and cilantro.
      $9.99
    • Tom Kha Chicken Soup

      Aromatic spicy and tangy coconut soup with chicken, tomatoes, mushrooms, galangal root, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass and cilantro.
      $9.99
    • Papaya Salad

      Traditional som tam, julienne green papaya, carrot, cherry tomatoes, peanuts muddles in chili lime dressing.
      $9.99
  • Noodles & Rice

    • Pad Thai

      A Thai classic! Chicken, shrimp, and thin rice noodles, egg, bean sprouts, green onions, and ground peanuts stir-fried in our signature pad thai sauce - garnished with a lime wedge
    • Pad Woon Sen

      Stir-fried glass noodles with egg, chicken and shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, vine tomatoes, cabbage, carrots, white and green onions.
    • Pad See Ew

      Stir-fried wide rice noodles and egg with bok choy and carrots in a black soy sauce sprinkled with ground white pepper.
    • Drunken Noodles

      Stir-fried wide rice noodles with onion, bell peppers, carrots and fresh Thai basil leaves in a sweet n' spicy garlic sauce.
    • Senate Street Noodles

      Rice vermicelli noodles, stir-fried with egg, shrimp, chicken and beef, carrots, cabbage, bean sprouts, white and green onions and a touch of madras curry in our own Southern style XO sauce.
    • Chicken Yaki Udon

      Stir-fried udon noodles, chicken, carrots, white onion, bok choy, cabbage, and shiitake mushrooms in a savory ginger garlic and black bean sauce.
    • Classic Thai Fried Rice

      Stir-fried jasmine rice with egg, carrots, cherry tomatoes and onions, garnished with cilantro, green onion, cucumber slices and lime.
    • Pineapple Fried Rice

      Jasmine rice with a touch of sweet yellow curry powder, stir-fried with egg, chicken, shrimp, pineapple chunks, white onions, green onions, topped with golden raisins and cashews.
    • Pineapple Fried Rice With Crab

      Jasmine rice with a touch of sweet yellow curry powder, stir-fried with egg, lump crab meat, pineapple chunks, white onions, green onions, topped with golden raisins and cashews.
      $30.99
    • Crab Fried Rice

      Characterized by its delicate crab flavor and simple ingredients; jasmine rice, egg, white onions, cherry tomatoes and crab meat, stir-fried and served with cucumbers, cilantro and lime
      $28.99
    • Crab Pineapple Fried Rice

      Jasmine rice with a touch of sweet yellow curry powder, stir-fried with egg, lump crab meat, pineapple chunks, white onions, green onions, and topped with golden raisins and cashews
      $31.99
  • Main Plates

    • Green Curry

      Bell peppers, bamboo shoots, Japanese and Thai eggplant with fresh Thai basil in green curry and coconut milk.
    • Red Curry

      Red and green bell peppers, bamboo shoots and fresh Thai basil leaves in red curry and coconut milk
    • Panang Curry

      Panang curry and coconut milk simmered with bell peppers and snow peas, and topped with ground peanuts.
    • Pad Kapow

      Ground white meat chicken in our signature basil garlic sauce with fresh Thai basil leaves, white onions and bell peppers, topped with a crispy over easy fried egg.
      $21.99
    • Eggplant Tofu Basil

      Fried tofu, bell peppers, onions, Japanese and Thai eggplant, carrots, bok choy, asparagus and fresh Thai basil sauteed in spicy basil garlic sauce. Available vegetarian upon request.
      $21.99
    • K.F.C Aka Kao Fried Chicken

      Crispy fried chicken tenders tossed in Korean sweet n’ spicy sauce with broccoli, white onion and bell peppers, topped with fried garlic and toasted sesame seeds
      $24.99
    • Pork Belly Ba Mee

      Japanese braised pork belly, thinly sliced over thin egg noodles and bok choy drizzled with chili garlic sauce and sprinkled with toasted garlic, scallions and cilantro.
      $23.99
    • Lychee Duck Curry

      Crispy fried duck confit in a creamy and savory red curry with bell peppers, snow peas, cherry tomatoes, pineapple and lychees.
      $31.99
    • Garlic Shrimp And Grits

      Sweet onions, bell peppers, pork belly, and red curry gravy over smoked gouda Palmetto Farms golden grits
      $24.99
    • Vegetable Medley

      Bok choy, snow peas, carrots, shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts stir fried in savory soy sauce
    • Spicy Red Flounder

      Tender and crispy flounder stir fried in smoky and fragrant red curry paste with basil and lime leaf– topped with crispy fried basil leaves and served with jasmine rice (for takeout, sauce will come on the side)
      $28.99
  • Sides & Drinks

    • Homemade Thai Tea (Iced)

      $4.99
    • Soft Drink

      $3.99
    • Iced Tea

      $3.99
    • Side White Jasmine Rice

      $2.99
    • Side Of Sauce

      Side portion of Bangkok, Wing Sauce, Sweet Chili , or our Gyoza Sauce
      $1.20
    • Side Of Egg Fried Rice

      Made to order
      $6.99
    • Extra Fried Egg

      $2.99
  • Soups & Salads

    • Papaya Salad

      Traditional som tam, julienne green papaya, carrot, cherry tomatoes, peanuts muddles in chili lime dressing.
      $9.99
    • Tom Kha Chicken Soup

      Aromatic spicy and tangy coconut soup with chicken, tomatoes, mushrooms, galangal root, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass and cilantro.
      $9.99
    • Tom Yum Shrimp Soup

      Thailand's signature soup, shrimp, mushrooms and tomatoes in a broth infused with galangal root, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass and cilantro.
      $9.99
  • Small Plates

    • Edamame

      Steamed fresh soy beans, available tossed simply with sea salt and a side of miso aioli or spicy with kimchi sauce.
      $8.99
    • Roti & Curry

      Pan-fried roti served with aromatic yellow curry dipping sauce.
      $10.99
    • Po Pea - Veggie Spring Rolls

      Crispy veggie spring rolls served with sweet chili sauce
      $8.99
    • Pork Gyoza

      Fried dumplings filled with minced pork and vegetables, served with a sweet soy dipping sauce
      $9.99
    • Shrimp Shumai

      Bite-sized Chinese shrimp dumplings, available eithersteamed or fried - served with sweet soy glaze and miso aioli
      $9.99
    • Street Style Corn Ribs

      Fragrant toasted corn with yum sauce, sesame seeds, chili powder, and green onions
      $10.99
    • Crispy Chicken Wings

      Chicken wings marinated in Malaysian herbs and spices, fried crispy and served with a sweet chili dipping sauce. Spicy up on request.
      $11.99
    • Crispy Brussels Sprouts

      Crispy fried brussels sprouts with togarashi salt, fried garlic, molasses soy, garnished with fresh lime
      $8.99
  • Sides & Drinks

    • Homemade Thai Tea (Iced)

      $4.99
    • Iced Tea

      $3.99
    • Side Of Egg Fried Rice

      Made to order
      $6.99
    • Side White Jasmine Rice

      $2.99
    • Soft Drink

      $3.99
    • Side Of Sauce

      Side portion of Bangkok, Wing Sauce, Sweet Chili , or our Gyoza Sauce
      $1.20
    • Extra Fried Egg

      $2.99
  • Main Plates

    • Panang Curry (L)

      Panang curry and coconut milk simmered with bell peppers and snow peas, and topped with ground peanuts.
    • Red Curry (L)

      Red and green bell peppers, bamboo shoots and fresh Thai basil leaves in red curry and coconut milk
    • Green Curry (L)

      Bell peppers, bamboo shoots, Japanese and Thai eggplant with fresh Thai basil in green curry and coconut milk.
    • Pork Belly Ba Mee

      Japanese braised pork belly, thinly sliced over thin egg noodles and bok choy drizzled with chili garlic sauce and sprinkled with toasted garlic, scallions and cilantro.
      $23.99
    • Garlic Shrimp And Grits

      Sweet onions, bell peppers, pork belly, and red curry gravy over smoked gouda Palmetto Farms golden grits
      $24.99
  • Noodles & Rice

    • Classic Thai Fried Rice (L)

      Stir-fried jasmine rice with egg, carrots, cherry tomatoes and onions, garnished with cilantro, green onion, cucumber slices and lime.
    • Pineapple Fried Rice (L)

      Jasmine rice with a touch of sweet yellow curry powder, stir-fried with egg, chicken, shrimp, pineapple chunks, white onions, green onions, topped with golden raisins and cashews.
    • Pad Thai (L)

      A Thai classic! Chicken, shrimp, and thin rice noodles, egg, bean sprouts, green onions, and ground peanuts stir-fried in our signature pad thai sauce - garnished with a lime wedge
    • Drunken Noodle (L)

      Stir-fried wide rice noodles with onion, bell peppers, carrots and fresh Thai basil leaves in a sweet n' spicy garlic sauce.
  • Fan Favorites

    • Garlic Shrimp And Grits

      Sweet onions, bell peppers, pork belly, and red curry gravy over smoked gouda Palmetto Farms golden grits
      $24.99

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