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Kin Khao occupies a quietly subversive position in San Francisco's dining landscape: a Michelin-recognized Thai kitchen operating out of a hotel lobby off Union Square, a neighborhood where the gravitational pull toward safe, tourist-facing food is nearly impossible to resist.
4.2/5 · 2,140 Google reviews
Kin Khao occupies a quietly subversive position in San Francisco's dining landscape: a Michelin-recognized Thai kitchen operating out of a hotel lobby off Union Square, a neighborhood where the gravitational pull toward safe, tourist-facing food is nearly impossible to resist.
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Kin Khao is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 4.2/5 Google rating across 2,140 Google reviews.
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Kin Khao is a Thai restaurant located in San Francisco, San Francisco. Kin Khao occupies a quietly subversive position in San Francisco's dining landscape: a Michelin-recognized Thai kitchen operating out of a hotel lobby off Union Square, a neighborhood where the gravitational pull toward safe, tourist-facing food is nearly impossible to resist.
Kin Khao is best for date night, spicy, dinner, local. Kin Khao is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 4.2/5 Google rating across 2,140 Google reviews.
Kin Khao is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 4.2/5 from 2,140 reviews
Kin Khao holds a 4.2/5 Google rating from 2,140 reviews. Kin Khao is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 4.2/5 Google rating across 2,140 Google reviews.
Kin Khao is located at 55 Cyril Magnin St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Kin Khao's listed hours are Check restaurant site. We recommend checking directly before visiting as hours may vary on holidays.
Yes — Kin Khao is tagged for date night dining. Kin Khao is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 4.2/5 Google rating across 2,140 Google reviews.
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