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Khao Street Food

Name: Khao Street Food
Address: 205 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON, K1Z 6W4, CA
Telephone: (613) 722-6464
Price range: value

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4.4/5 · 298 Google reviews

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Ottawa is a city where genuinely good Thai food at a reasonable price demands more effort than it should, which makes Khao Street Food's presence on Centretown's cheap eats map more consequential than its modest footprint implies. The concept is Thai street food, applied with enough fidelity that CapitalEats singled it out in their 2025 coverage of the city's best affordable eating — meaningful recognition in a dining scene where that price tier so often means compromise. No verified dish list exists in our research files, so we won't pretend otherwise. What the kitchen is known for, based on consistent reporting and CapitalEats' coverage, is a street food approach that takes its source material seriously — the kind of cooking where heat calibration and wok technique are treated as non-negotiable rather than optional. Diners and critics alike have noted that spice requests are reportedly respected rather than absorbed into a single house default, which is a more meaningful signal of kitchen integrity than it might sound. In a city where Thai options at this price point frequently sand down the edges, Khao's reputation suggests the edges are intact. Khao occupies the kind of Centretown spot that's easy to walk past and harder to stop talking about once you've been pointed toward it. Price level one means this is a serious everyday option, not an occasion restaurant. Our honest recommendation: go in informed that the menu skews toward the Thai street food canon, trust the kitchen's spice calibration rather than going purely mild, and check current offerings directly — the menu is compact enough that what's on that day is worth knowing before you arrive. For a city perpetually underserved in this category, the reputation here is one we're watching closely.

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Good value

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Centretown | 205 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON K1Z 6W4, Canada

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Khao Street Food is listed in the Good value price range. Check the restaurant's current menu for available dishes and prices. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.

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What makes Khao Street Food worth the move

Khao Street Food is a clean first click in Centretown in Ottawa when you want a thai street food option you can trust. Gai Satay and Moo Ping also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.4/5 Google rating across 298 Google reviews.

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4.4/5 from 298 Google reviews

Best for

dinner and Cheap Eats

Style

Thai Street in Centretown

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Good value

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Google rating: 4.4/5 from 298 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: Gai Satay, Moo Ping, Por Pia Tod

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Address: 205 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON K1Z 6W4, Canada
Phone: (613) 722-6464
Price: value
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 4.4/5 (298 reviews)
Cuisine: Thai Street
Neighborhood: Centretown

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What cuisine does Khao Street Food serve?

Khao Street Food is a Thai Street restaurant located in Centretown, Ottawa. Ottawa is a city where genuinely good Thai food at a reasonable price demands more effort than it should, which makes Khao Street Food's presence on Centretown's cheap eats map more consequential than its modest footprint implies.

What is Khao Street Food best for?

Khao Street Food is best for cheap eats, thai food, dinner, takeout, bold, lively. Khao Street Food is a clean first click in Centretown in Ottawa when you want a thai street food option you can trust. Gai Satay and Moo Ping also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.4/5 Google rating across 298 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Khao Street Food?

Khao Street Food is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 4.4/5 from 298 reviews

Is Khao Street Food worth visiting?

Khao Street Food holds a 4.4/5 Google rating from 298 reviews. Khao Street Food is a clean first click in Centretown in Ottawa when you want a thai street food option you can trust. Gai Satay and Moo Ping also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.4/5 Google rating across 298 Google reviews.

Where is Khao Street Food located?

Khao Street Food is located at 205 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON K1Z 6W4, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Does Khao Street Food take reservations?

Yes, Khao Street Food accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.

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