Kin Khao Thai - Athlone

Abbey Lane, Athlone N37 FF29
$$ Thai 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
Dinner - Restaurant 17:00 - 21:00
Tuesday
Dinner - Restaurant 17:00 - 21:00
Wednesday
Dinner - Restaurant 17:00 - 21:00
Thursday
Dinner - Restaurant 17:00 - 21:00
Friday
Dinner - Restaurant 16:00 - 22:00
Saturday
Dinner - Restaurant 16:00 - 22:00
Sunday
Open - Restaurant 16:00 - 21:00
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Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.81 out of 5 stars based on 1853 votes

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Nov 22, 2024
Tommy P.
Excellent experience thank you

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Nov 06, 2024
Elizabeth C.
Great food, service and a lovely atmosphere.

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Oct 07, 2024
Chris B.
Just brilliant. Always brilliant.

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Sep 30, 2024
Cheryl C.
Loved it... I Dream about the food it's so good ...

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Sep 24, 2024
Caitlin H.
Had a lovely evening and fantastic food. Good experience all around.

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Aug 19, 2024
Denis C.
Love this restaurant. The best Thai food we have ever had. Lovely atmosphere and staff excellent. Will definitely be back

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Aug 02, 2024
Jo D.
So nice to be in a busy restaurant but not feel rushed. Loads of gluten free choices in the menu. The staff are so friendly and efficient. It's my second time here and can't wait to come back thank you.

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Jul 16, 2024
Joe H.
Absolutely fabulous food

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Jul 16, 2024
Paul L.
Great food and wonderful service, anytime we go to athlone,we always book the kin Kao.

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Jul 10, 2024
Edel L.
Excellent food. And good service

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Jul 01, 2024
Anthony J.
Lovely, quirky environment, excellent food and service

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Jun 04, 2024
Sharon K.
staff were great food was delicious Lovely setting

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May 07, 2024
Lorraine S.
Excellent food and excellent staff

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May 06, 2024
Mary L.
Food excellent as usual..

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Apr 14, 2024
Hannah D.
Absolutely delicious as always one of our favourite places in Athlone. Staff always so polite and helpful, good customer service doesn’t go unnoticed! Great to see local food and drinks suppliers like dead centre supported too. It’s hard to find vegan options in fine dining, let alone super tasty options but kin khao doesn’t disappoint, the option is much appreciated :)

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Mar 14, 2024
Ryan B.
First time to try,decor was beautiful,food was very high quality and we really enjoyed our time together as a couple

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Mar 10, 2024
Lynda O.
Food was excellent, great choice. Pleasant staff, good value, great overall experience

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Mar 08, 2024
Kelly B.
Food very tasty and good size portions. Great atmosphere

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Feb 13, 2024
Rebecca K.
Food was amazing as always. Staff so friendly and couldn’t do enough for you. Love this restaurant.

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Feb 06, 2024
Karena M.
Excellent food, excellent staff, supper service, thank you

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Feb 01, 2024
Myriam M.
A lovely authentic Thai food restaurant with very friendly staff and beautiful food. Well worth visiting

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Dec 22, 2023
Breda P.
We had a fabulous meal, the staff were so professional and friendly. You can't go wrong in Kin Khao

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Dec 17, 2023
David F.
Excellent all round

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Dec 08, 2023
Chanelle O.
Always such a pleasant experience here. I can’t recommend enough!!

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Dec 05, 2023
Breda M.
Excellent overall. Would like to point out that the staff members were so pleasant and professional thank you for a wonderful evening

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Dec 03, 2023
danny m.
Super as always

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Nov 27, 2023
Gillian M.
Fabulous restaurant, food was original and tasty. The staff were friendly and helpful.

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Nov 19, 2023
Trish O.
A very enjoyable evening with great food and lovely staff. Thanks.

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Nov 14, 2023
Jaime Z.
Absolutely amazing, 11/10.

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Nov 14, 2023
Anne G.
We had a lovely experience here. I do not like spicey food but could find items on the menu the were good for me.

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Nov 05, 2023
Freida C.
Great food snd service

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Oct 18, 2023
Catherine D.
Very enoyable, will be back

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Oct 15, 2023
Gerry B.
Excellent service , food and good value

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Oct 14, 2023
Niamh G.
Amazing food service outstanding as usual will be back again.

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Oct 02, 2023
Ethna M.
Authentic Thai Food, great atmosphere, excellent service. Really can’t recommend this restaurant enough. Michelin nod very well deserved.

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Sep 16, 2023
David C.
It was perfect

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Sep 05, 2023
Chris B.
Flawless. Great service and unbelievable food. Worth every penny

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Aug 21, 2023
Lisa Cooley D.
Fabulous food & very attentive, friendly staff. Best Thai we've ever had. Would highly recommend

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Aug 19, 2023
Anne O.
Lobed the setting. Food beautiful & service excellent. Will definitely be back.

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Aug 18, 2023
Maria M.
Favourite restaurant in Athlone. We visit Kin Khao every time we're in Athlone. Food is delicious- bursting with flavour. Staff are so welcoming and go out of their to discuss the menu and advise on menu choices. Definitely worth a visit

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Aug 17, 2023
Sarah-Joy H.
Incredible food and very friendly staff!

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Aug 13, 2023
Theresa H.
Absolutely outstanding food and service. Everything tasted so fresh! Could not fault anything. Will definitely be back again

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Aug 09, 2023
Shauna D.
I really couldnt fault our dinner it was beautiful. The staff were attentive and friendly and to top it off the spicey margarita was excpetional!

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Jul 18, 2023
Olivia F.
We had a lovely time. I had the Khao Soi and it was amazing. Highly recommend for anyone looking for good food.

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Jul 14, 2023
Mary R.
Wonderful lovely staff, wonderful food, really enjoyed it. Thanks

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Jul 12, 2023
Sarah A.
Wonderful meal, so tasty!!!

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Jul 02, 2023
John M.
Super evening enjoying super food, can’t wait to go back!

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Jun 23, 2023
Corrina C.
Food was amazing and staff were so friendly

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Jun 18, 2023
Brian M.
Lovely food, friendly staff, good atmosphere and overall an evening well spent.

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Jun 18, 2023
Gerry T.
Excellent food and excellent friendly service made it a great night for our group last Friday 16th June

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Jun 16, 2023
Bairbre K.
Amazing food with wonderful friendly service. I'm recommending to everyone I know. We wanted to try everything on the menu.

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Jun 12, 2023
Caoimhe C.
My favourite restaurant! I have never had a poor experience with Kin Khao. The staff are wonderful, and the food is consistently delicious. If I could eat here every day, I would without hesitation.

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May 31, 2023
Neil D.
Great food as usual, service always great,funny and efficient. Will be back for sure. Neil

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May 11, 2023
Marion D.
Great food, friendly staff and great service

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May 01, 2023
Sandra L.
Absolutely fantastic! THE best Thai restaurant experience ever! Also, Kin Khao is one of THE best restaurants in the country. The food is amazing and the team there are warm, welcoming and engaging.

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Apr 17, 2023
celine M.
Lovely fresh tasty food & the service was excellent.

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Mar 19, 2023
Demmel K.
Superb restaurant we always go to when the opportunity arises

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Mar 07, 2023
Aoife S.
Amazing food and great service

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Feb 16, 2023
Bernie K.
Lovely experience dining at Kin Khao.

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Feb 15, 2023
Frank O.
Delicious food and excellent & friendlly service

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Jan 21, 2023
edel l.
Food amazing and staff excellent..great restaurant..Will be back..

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Dec 30, 2022
Lorraine C.
Amazing experience. Delicious food and friendly staff.

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Dec 20, 2022
Catherine D.
Beautiful food in a very relaxed atmosphere.

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Dec 14, 2022
Colette K.
Lovely food, staff and atmosphere as always. We've gone there every time we travel to Athlone.

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Dec 03, 2022
Iris G.
the food was excellent was always and the staff were very nice and friendly and helpful as always

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Nov 18, 2022
Mary H.
Always a wonderful experience… fabulous food, authentic flavours & fabulous staff… so pleasant & accommodating

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Nov 03, 2022
Josephine S.
Absolutely fabulous evening, food and service so excellent with personalised service from the lady owner(I think) very attentive and made sure the food was to our liking and suggested how to eat and share. Just a wonderful meal

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Oct 09, 2022
Sarah C.
Fantastic food, good advice and recommendations from the waiting staff, lovely ambience. Would highly recommend.

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Oct 05, 2022
Paul L.
Excellent food and service from Felix who waited our table.we always book kin kao when in athlone, best food.looking forward to next visit.

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Sep 20, 2022
Sonya H.
Food was just outstanding, service was excellent. I would drive the hour to go back and enjoy the food and experience all over again

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Aug 21, 2022
Elaine A.
Fabulous food, can't wait to go back

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Aug 03, 2022
Christopher D.
Great customer service and friendly staff as always highly recommended

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Jul 23, 2022
Gary E.
As always, it was a fantastic experience

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Jul 03, 2022
Liane K.
Absolutely beautiful food and fantastic staff. Definitely a place not to miss while in Athlone

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Jul 02, 2022
Elizabeth L.
The service was great, even on a very busy night, food was lovely, small bit of veg in the tai green be nice with it , otherwise, everything was brilliant, lovely restaurant, nice staff, enjoyed the night.

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Jul 02, 2022
Sinead K.
Delicious food with excellent service.

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Jun 17, 2022
Tina C.
Really loved the food.... and the service was great too. Thanks. ( We did find it a bit noisy..had to lean in to hear each other as the restaurant filled up.)

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Jun 06, 2022
Paul M.
Absolutely everything was fabulous, food, service, everything was excellent.

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Jun 04, 2022
aisling t.
Food was fabulous. Staff were excellent- very good service and a bit of fun too.

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Jun 01, 2022
Brian C.
Loved it, the service was great and the food was some of the best Thai I've had in Ireland. The restaurant itself is designed really well and makes for an enjoyable experience, will definitely be back.

Overall: 10/10
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May 28, 2022
Jessica F.
Great food and good selection. Thank you and see you again

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May 21, 2022
Eoin B.
Beautiful food, great service, top class

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May 10, 2022
Kieran M.
Very quick service, two course meal under an hour. Food was nice. Will go again

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 6/10
Apr 25, 2022
Sharara M.
Our waiter, Felix, was excellent! Very attentive, friendly and efficient. Best service I've experienced at the restaurant. Value gets scored down because I ordered three mango cocktails, and they were 12 euros each!!! Exorbitant for a tiny, yet delicious, cocktail. Also, on making the booking online, I specified that we were celebrating a birthday, but nothing was done about this on the day. I chose not to take it up on the day, as we had a good time nonetheless.

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 24, 2022
William B.
This restaurant was the best Thai food we have experienced, 5 stars for food, service and ambiance

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 10, 2022
Martin S.
Absolutely fabulous food and service.

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Mar 30, 2022
Teresa H.
The food is always so good Kin Khao

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Mar 14, 2022
Caroline C.
Fab food, service and value. Will be back.

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Feb 12, 2022
Teresa F.
Lovely Food - great service

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Feb 08, 2022
DAVID G.
Everything was perfect staff very friendly and attentive,efficient and the food was excellent. Loved it

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Jan 25, 2022
Shauna L.
We got the early bird menu, great value. And we had a great time for my dad's birthday

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 01, 2022
Akiko O.
Kin Khao has never disappointed us with their quality of food. Their service is flawless. We don't need to ask much as they observe the customers' needs and provide the service without even been asked. It's a place I can bring my friends without hesitation!

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Dec 12, 2021
Sharon S.
Lovely food. Nice atmosphere. Will be back

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Dec 12, 2021
Ciaran M.
Can’t fault the place! Food was gorgeous, staff were lovely and friendly, loved the decor in the restaurant, it felt cosy! The homemade iced teas and lemonades went down a treat too! Thanks so much, will definitely be back soon again.

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Dec 07, 2021
Anne R.
Very enjoyable evening. Food and service excellent.

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Dec 06, 2021
Elaine H.
Excellent as always.

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Nov 28, 2021
Terry O.
Overall excellent. Staff friendly, courteous and very helpful. Food delicious. Great value. Wonderful experience. Will be back

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Nov 17, 2021
Cheryl B.
What an amazing place. I’m still dreaming about the food. Staff were super friendly and the place was very quirky. Not expensive either. Defiantly going back

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 12, 2021
Victoria C.
Food was very tasty, generous portions. Really good wine menu. Overall a lovely experience

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 30, 2021
Catherine D.
From the start - on the phone to change our booking time, our experience was amazing. The staff member was so helpful when we changed the time again to an earlier time. Our welcome to KinKao was so friendly as if they knew us (probably felt they did after all the calls