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Kin Khao Thai - Athlone

Abbey Lane, Athlone N37 FF29
$25 - $50 Top 10 Recommended New Editor's Pick

ATHLONE Location - Fifteen years ago we broke the rules by cooking Thai food as it should be. Kin Khao Thai set the standard for Thai food in Ireland. Now is the time to throw away the rule book once again by introducing Isaan Thai to our new menu. At home, we enjoy food from all over Thailand. Our chefs are a tight team hailing from every region of Thailand. When we cook together, Isaan is the food of choice. It’s also the fastest growing regional Thai cuisine in Bangkok, New York, and Sydney. Isaan is a region in the North East of Thailand where the food is like no other. It’s both a joy and a challenge to eat. It’s gutsy, fermented and fiery. Each of our chefs has their own passed down family recipe or favourite comfort food from their home town. We cook, eat, and argue over each dish before it makes it to our menu! We hope you enjoy this journey into our Kin Khao Thai world.

Reservations

  Business Info

  • Address: Abbey Lane, Athlone N37 FF29
  • Cross Street: Bastion
  • Cuisine: Asian | Thai |
  • Cost: | Inexpensive
  • Category: Casual Dining
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Dress Code: Casual Elegant
  • Meals Served: Lunch | Dinner |
  • Parking: Street | Public Lot |
  • Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Cash | Debit |
  • Corkage Fee: N/A
  • Phone: 090 6498805
  • Features: Late Dining, Catering Services, Takeout Available, Healthy Options, Free Wi-Fi,
  • Occasion: Child Friendly, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, Special Occasion, Vegetarian, Quick Bite, Date Night,

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  Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
Closed - Restaurant
Tuesday
Closed - Restaurant
Wednesday
Dinner - Restaurant 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.  
Thursday
Dinner - Restaurant 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.  
Friday
Dinner - Restaurant 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.  
Saturday
Dinner - Restaurant 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.  
Sunday
All Day - Restaurant 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.  

Customer Reviews & Ratings

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 24, 2020
Martin M.

We visit regularly. This is one of the best restaurants in the area, with great food and service.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 19, 2020
Avril B.

Really great food that’s fresh and tasty. All staff are really friendly and the restaurant has a lovely atmosphere.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 05, 2020
Deirdre B.

We had dinner In kinhao Athlone on December 4th. The restaurant was completely safe. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. Would definately come again.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Sep 21, 2020
Brigid B.

We had a delicious meal, restaurant is lovely with good social distancing and staff were friendly and efficient (and wearing their masks!). We had a lovely time there, thank you.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 05, 2020
Sophie D.

Excellent in every way, fabulous food and excellent service, highly recommend, will be back

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Sep 04, 2020
james F.

Fantastic night out - great food and brilliant staff

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 03, 2020
Patrick R.

Fantastic Thai Food, Excellent Service. Would wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Aug 31, 2020
Oumanie M.

Always amazing food and staff. There was just a moment where we needed to ask twice our drinks and it took a bit of time to come but otherwise it was perfect

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 30, 2020
John M.

Great food and service ... a favourite when ever we pass through, was one of the main reasons to go to Athlone for a night away .... we will definitely be back

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 23, 2020
Adrienne McDonnell M.

Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 22, 2020
Maryrose L.

Amazing food as always. Inspiring specials. Love the new interior. Friendly staff. We were entertaining guests from London and they said it was the best Thai food they've tasted, ever! So lucky to have this little gem of a restaurant in our town.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 22, 2020
Olive C.

Lovely food, friendly and helpful staff

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 7/10
Ambiance: 8/10
Value: 9/10
Aug 22, 2020
Anne D.

V enjoyable meal, our second time to dine here. Good choices on Menu & good is v good, we go as food is different to what we cook ourselves. We will return. Thank you. Anne

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 21, 2020
John H.

Great food and ambiance

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 20, 2020
Bernie P.

Everything delish.... great buzz, great food.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 17, 2020
Muireann C.

Great food as always with warm, welcoming and attentive service - without being intrusive. Love the new decor. Look forward to returning when next in Athlone.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 10, 2020
Megan C.

Its absolutely my Favorite Restaurant of all time! Food is Fantastic.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 09, 2020
Eva H.

Fab food, fab restaurant, will definitely be back.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 02, 2020
Cliodhna F.

Wonderful experience. Food was delicious and fresh. Staff were friendly and accommodating.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 02, 2020
Sinead D.

Excellent food and great atmosphere

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 01, 2020
Mary F.

As always top notch food

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 01, 2020
Joe D.

Excellent food and good, friendly service. Definitely a cut above other restaurants.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 01, 2020
Declan O.

Excellent food and charming staff!!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 31, 2020
Sandra M.

The food was fresh and delicious, good choice on the early bird menu and reasonably priced. Staff friendly and attentive. The best Thai food we have had in Ireland.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 27, 2020
Marie G.

Lovely food and brilliant service. Definitely call again highly recommend.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 23, 2020
Deirdre K.

All great, food, service, atmosphere & decor amazing

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 23, 2020
Caitriona F.

WE love Kin Khao, the food is a truly unique and delicious taste of Thailand. Give it a try, you won't regret it!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 7/10
Ambiance: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 21, 2020
Gerald L.

I think the food and service was very good. I'm not sure about the protocols in place in relation to Covid. The seating only gives 1 metre spacing and the lobby area which we had to wait in for outlr table has zero protocols and numerous people were right beside as we waited. Im also not sure face shields are to effective when you are serving someone as the complete area below their face is exposed. Having said that once I did relax a but the food service and value was excellent.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 19, 2020
Cora R.

We had an absolutely wonderful evening from start to finish. The staff were attentive and friendly the food was excellent and the atmosphere was great. Thank you so much for having us we cant wait to go back.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Sep 30, 2020
Fiacre O.

Well worth the visit, the service was excellent, friendly and efficient. The food was delicious. We had the crispy pork belly and the grilled pork shoulder to stater which were both perfectly cooked and melt in the mouth. The crispy pork belly winning on taste . Then came the mains of Crying Tiger and Red curry Duck - a tie for first place on our taste buds. We look forward to revisiting the gloriously funky decor of kinkhao Thai next time we visit .

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Aug 20, 2020
Matt D.

Fantastic little restaurant, will be back.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 10, 2020
natasha g.

To many tables too close together. But otherwise brillant

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 06, 2020
Paul C.

Food was fab. Flavours were fantastic. Staff very attentive. Selection of beers not great. Room quiet small and under present circumstances didnt feel like 2 metres between tables. Although my wife climbed the stairs if we had of known probably wouldn't have ventered though then we would have missed out on the georgous food. Price very reasonable and very popular for sit in and take away.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 8/10
Ambiance: 6/10
Value: 9/10
Oct 06, 2020
Lisa C.

The food is gorgeous from starter through to dessert. My only minor quibbles were the garlic potatoes did not live up to the rest of the menu and the restaurant was a little cold.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 7/10
Ambiance: 7/10
Value: 6/10
Jul 31, 2020
John E.

The issue of social distancing was very poor.I was sat at a table for two but I was less than a metre away from other customer. Unfortunately, I wouldn't go back in current circumstances because of this