Kao Thai Cuisine Menu

1307 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201
  • Fan Favorites

    • Roti & Curry

      Pan-fried roti served with aromatic yellow curry dipping sauce.
      $10.99
    • Classic 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.
      $23.99
    • Panang Curry

      Panang curry and coconut milk simmered with bell peppers and asparagus, and topped with ground peanuts.
      $23.99
    • 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
      $23.99
    • K.F.C Aka Kao Fried Chicken

      Crispy fried chicken tenders tossed in Korean sweet n’ spicy sauce with broccolini, 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 house-made chili garlic sauce.
      $9.99
    • Shrimp Shumai

      Bite-sized Chinese shrimp dumplings, available steamed or fried, served with sweet n' spicy mustard sauce.
      $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
    • 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 Gai's secret sauce, garnished with a fresh lime wedge.
      $23.99
    • Pad Woon Sen

      Stir-fried glass noodles with egg, chicken and shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, vine tomatoes, cabbage, carrots, white and green onions.
      $20.99
    • Pad See Ew

      Stir-fried wide rice noodles and egg with broccoli and carrots in a black soy sauce sprinkled with ground white pepper.
      $20.99
    • Drunken Noodles

      Stir-fried wide rice noodles with onion, bell peppers, carrots and fresh Thai basil leaves in a sweet n' spicy garlic sauce.
      $20.99
    • 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.
      $23.99
    • Chicken Yaki Udon

      Stir-fried udon noodles, chicken, carrots, white onion, broccolini, cabbage, and shiitake mushrooms in a savory ginger garlic and black bean sauce.
      $20.99
    • Classic Thai Fried Rice

      Stir-fried jasmine rice with egg, carrots, cherry tomatoes and onions, garnished with cilantro, green onion, cucumber slices and lime.
      $20.99
    • 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.
      $24.99
    • 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.
      $23.99
    • Red Curry

      Red and green bell peppers, bamboo shoots and fresh Thai basil leaves in red curry and coconut milk, drizzled with chili oil.
      $23.99
    • Panang Curry

      Panang curry and coconut milk simmered with bell peppers and snow peas, and topped with ground peanuts.
      $23.99
    • 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
    • Pad Khing

      Fresh ginger root, green onions, white onions, shiitake mushrooms, red bell peppers, carrots, broccoli and white pepper in an aromatic dark brown sauce.
      $21.99
    • Eggplant Tofu Basil

      Fried tofu, bell peppers, onions, Japanese and Thai eggplant, carrots, broccoli, 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
    • Cashew Chicken

      Crispy chicken tenders stir-fried with cashews, bell peppers, white onions, carrots and broccoli in Chinese plum sauce.
      $24.99
    • Pork Belly Ba Mee

      Japanese braised pork belly, thinly sliced over thin egg noodles and crisp broccoli 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
  • 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 house-made chili garlic sauce.
      $9.99
    • Shrimp Shumai

      Bite-sized Chinese shrimp dumplings, available steamed or fried, served with sweet n' spicy mustard sauce.
      $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.
      $18.99
    • Red Curry (L)

      Red and green bell peppers, bamboo shoots and fresh Thai basil leaves in red curry and coconut milk, drizzled with chili oil.
      $18.99
    • Green Curry (L)

      Bell peppers, bamboo shoots, Japanese and Thai eggplant with fresh Thai basil in green curry and coconut milk.
      $18.99
    • Pork Belly Ba Mee

      Japanese braised pork belly, thinly sliced over thin egg noodles and crisp broccoli 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.
      $16.99
    • 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.
      $19.99
    • Pad Thai (L)

      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.
      $18.99
    • 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.
      $17.99
  • 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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