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KHAO (Ekkamai)

15 Soi Charoen Mit, Khwaeng Khlong Tan Nuea, Khlongtun Nua, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand

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15 Soi Charoen Mit, Khwaeng Khlong Tan Nuea, Khlongtun Nua, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand

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+66 98 829 8878
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About KHAO (Ekkamai)

Michelin-starred Thai dining meets an approachable, relaxed neighborhood dining room in Ekkamai. The kitchen treats regional heritage recipes with serious respect—no gimmicky fusion, just laser-focused traditional technique and clean ingredients. Regulars lean straight toward the Gang Som soup for its complex, tangy bite, alongside wok-charred cabbage and fish cakes stuffed with salted egg yolk. The green curry arrives rich and herbaceous, coating jasmine rice without overwhelming the palate. When in season, royal khao chae brings chilled rice steeped in jasmine water with meticulously prepared savories. It balances high-wire culinary precision with unpretentious comfort, right down to the tapioca-wrapped strawberries for dessert.

  • Attentive, relaxed hospitality: Attentive staff offer menu guidance, tailor spice levels, and keep service personal without rigid fine-dining formality.
  • Regional Thai heritage: The kitchen focuses on classic regional Thai recipes like Gang Som soup, rich green curry, and seasonal khao chae rather than avant-garde fusion.
  • Accessible Michelin dining: Delivers one-star Michelin caliber cooking at prices far more accessible than typical Bangkok luxury establishments.
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Why Diners Choose KHAO (Ekkamai)

Michelin-caliber culinary heritage and warm hospitality in an approachable Ekkamai setting.

  • Authentic Regional Recipes Over Avant-Garde Fusion

    Diners experience authentic regional Thai recipes cooked with high-quality ingredients rather than overly experimental fusion interpretations.

    1-star Michelin Thai restaurant that still keep original Thai flavor not too fusion.

    Direk Wangudomsuk

  • Accessible Fine Dining Value

    Guests enjoy Michelin-caliber Thai dishes at a price point that remains accessible without compromising on preparation or quality.

    Without a doubt, this is one of the most affordable Michelin starred experiences in the city and it doesn’t compromise on quality.

    Madeleine Tan

  • Sophisticated Yet Unpretentious Atmosphere

    The setting combines elegant, classy decor with an unpretentious atmosphere free from rigid dining protocols.

    It can be revisit again and again since it is more like everyday restaurant, not too fancy nor not too casual.

    Naszha Pimpawatin

  • Attentive and Considerate Hospitality

    The front-of-house team offers thoughtful, proactive hospitality that makes guests feel comfortable and genuinely taken care of.

    The staff were incredibly attentive and warm-hearted; they came over to check on us, noticed we were struggling, and kindly offered to swap it out for milder dishes.

    Jet Tsui

  • An Ideal Setting for Celebrations

    A refined environment and polished execution make the restaurant an ideal venue for memorable anniversaries and celebrations.

    Perfect place to spend our anniversary. Definitely the price is reasonable (being 1 star michelin) and the ambience is perfectly classy and nice to have our wonderful dinner.

    khoo chun shean

  • Memorable Dining to Impress Guests

    Diners seeking to impress guests can count on dependable standards, attractive presentation, and exemplary service.

    this restaurant is a nice pick especially when want to have an occasion to impress or to remember.

    Winona Wang

Signature dishes celebrating authentic regional Thai flavors with Michelin-level refinement

  • Green Curry

    High quality meal and experience. The kind and attentive staff brought us the best gaeng kiew wan gai (green curry) I have had in my trips to Thailand - perfect balance of herbaceous, creamy, sweet and spicy.

    Madeleine Henderson

  • Pad Thai

    All prawns are very big especially extremely big on Pad Thai.

    Direk Wangudomsuk

  • Pomelo Salad

    We also had the pomelo salad, which was incredibly refreshing and a great way to wake up the palate.

    Paul Huang

  • Fish Cakes with Salted Egg Yolk

    The fish cakes stuffed with salted egg yolk were a standout, and the wok-burnt cabbage was surprisingly addictive.

    Jeremy Koh

Other favorites

Conclude your dining experience with classic Thai desserts and curated beverages

  • Mango Sticky Rice

    The khao niew ma muang (mango sticky rice) was perfect: salted coconut cream, fresh sweet mango and perfect balanced sweet sticky rice.

    Madeleine Henderson

  • Sweet Potato Balls

    Highly recommend the stir-fried cabbage, pad thai, mango sticky rice and sweet potato balls. Save some room for dessert, they’re worth it!

    Lola L

  • Tapioca Covered Strawberries

    My favourite was the tapioca covered strawberries, you can taste the white chocolate layer, the coconut and a very mild tapioca taste to it.

    Kenneth Ho

  • Pi Kun Beer

    A special mention goes to the Pi Kun beer. My partner Michael, who is German and a true beer enthusiast, immediately commented on its exceptional freshness. It was wonderfully crisp, clean and perfectly chilled

    Eija Teppo

Before you head over

Practical advice to ensure a smooth, balanced dining experience at KHAO (Ekkamai).

  • Calibrate Your Spice Preference

    Staff are remarkably attentive and happy to tailor spice intensity or swap dishes for milder alternatives if heat levels exceed your comfort.

  • Reserve Room for Signature Desserts

    Plan to leave ample room at the end of the meal, as heritage sweets like tapioca strawberries, mango sticky rice, and sweet potato balls are standout highlights.

  • Book Ahead for an Approachable Fine-Dining Pace

    Khao operates in an approachable, relaxed environment without strict formal dining room protocols, while reservations remain straightforward to arrange.

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