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Khao Thai Restaurant

Name: Khao Thai Restaurant
Address: 103 Murray St, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5M5, CA
Telephone: (613) 241-7276
Price range: value

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Khao Thai Restaurant is one of the best thai restaurants in Ottawa for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Ottawa.

Khao Thai has been running on Murray Street, which in Ottawa restaurant years is practically geological time.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Khao Thai has been running on Murray Street, which in Ottawa restaurant years is practically geological time. The Thai Select certification from the Royal Thai Government is posted without fanfare — this is not a place that leads with its credentials. What the room does lead with is warmth: intricate Thai decorations, a patio that reportedly gets real use during Ottawa's compressed summers, and the kind of unhurried pace that comes from two decades of not needing to prove anything. The kitchen is anchored by a head chef with over forty years in Thai cuisine and a sous chef trained at Le Cordon Bleu Bangkok — a combination of deep intuition and classical technique that, at this price point, is genuinely unusual. The dish that defines Khao Thai's reputation is the Salmon in Red Curry with Young Coconut — salmon simmered inside a whole young coconut, a family recipe that regulars apparently cite as the specific reason they drag people here. By all accounts it's the centerpiece order, the curry described as slow and fragrant rather than aggressive. The Pad Khee Mao (Drunk Noodles) is what the kitchen is known for delivering with real wok discipline — wide rice noodles with heat that reads as intentional. The Green Curry with Chicken is consistently noted for keeping its color honest, which in Thai cooking is a signal worth paying attention to. The Satay Gai and Por Pia Sod with Shrimp are the standard opening move if you're arriving with time and a beer. Practical notes: the Salmon Red Curry is the non-negotiable order regardless of what else lands on the table. Weekends fill up, so book ahead or arrive early. At this price level, you are not making a compromise — the math runs strongly in your favor.

Carlos Mendez, Food & Drink Editor

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Good value

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Ottawa | 103 Murray St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5M5, Canada

Price

Good value

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7.8/10

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(613) 241-7276

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Signature dishes at Khao Thai Restaurant

Salmon in Red Curry with Young Coconut

Pad Khee Mao (Drunk Noodles)

Large rice noodles stir-fried with freshly crushed chilies and Thai herbs, choice of chicken, pork or beef

Green Curry with Chicken

Satay Gai

Tender inner breast chicken marinated in curry powder and coconut milk, grilled to perfection, and served with house-made peanut sauce

Por Pia Sod with Shrimp

Fresh vegetables and shrimps wrapped in delicate rice paper, served with house-made peanut sauce

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What makes Khao Thai Restaurant worth the move

Khao Thai Restaurant is a reliable thai choice in Ottawa when you want something that tends to land well. Por Pia Sod with Shrimp and Satay Gai also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 1,464 Google reviews.

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8.8 from 1,464 Google reviews

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dinner and Cheap Eats

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Thai in Ottawa

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Good value

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Google rating: 8.8 from 1,464 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: Por Pia Sod with Shrimp, Satay Gai, Khao Thai Rolls

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Address: 103 Murray St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5M5, Canada
Phone: (613) 241-7276
Price: value
TastyPals score: 7.8/10
Google rating: 8.8 (1,464 reviews)
Cuisine: Thai
Neighborhood: Ottawa

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What cuisine does Khao Thai Restaurant serve?

Khao Thai Restaurant is a Thai restaurant located in Ottawa, Ottawa. Khao Thai has been running on Murray Street, which in Ottawa restaurant years is practically geological time.

What is Khao Thai Restaurant best for?

Khao Thai Restaurant is best for cheap eats, thai food, dinner, takeout, bold, lively. Khao Thai Restaurant is a reliable thai choice in Ottawa when you want something that tends to land well. Por Pia Sod with Shrimp and Satay Gai also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 1,464 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Khao Thai Restaurant?

Khao Thai Restaurant is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 8.8 from 1,464 reviews

What should I order at Khao Thai Restaurant?

Start with Salmon in Red Curry with Young Coconut, Pad Khee Mao (Drunk Noodles), Green Curry with Chicken and Satay Gai. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Khao Thai Restaurant worth visiting?

Khao Thai Restaurant holds a 8.8 Google rating from 1,464 reviews. Khao Thai Restaurant is a reliable thai choice in Ottawa when you want something that tends to land well. Por Pia Sod with Shrimp and Satay Gai also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 1,464 Google reviews.

Where is Khao Thai Restaurant located?

Khao Thai Restaurant is located at 103 Murray St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5M5, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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