The soup was appropriately spicy and delicious. I also had my husband’s chicken wings which had flavor. Yet the presentation was so bad. He didn’t enjoy them. I did. ☺️
The ambiance needs some work, the decor looks really old fashioned and stuck in the ‘90
I prefer the old Kai Thai before the revamp. Nice atmosphere with friendly staff. Favorite dish is the angry duck with extra chilli. Much prefer the one in Monte Casino
Dark Chocolate Honey
+3.5
This is such a lovely place. The ambience is quite relaxed with Thai music in the background - beautiful space, too. (They have frequent specials for full body massages as well, just by the way)
The service was nothing to write home about, they could be a lot friendlier.
We ordered the chilli cashew chicken stir fry with noodles and with rice. Great meal, I thoroughly enjoyed. My friend wanted juice (any fruit juice), and they had none in stock which was quite disappointing.
Overall it was pretty good experience, I would definitely return.
This is my go to place when my mouth needs to be transported back to Thailand. I wouldn't say it is the very best Thai food in town but I love it and this is why. The staff at Kai Thai are always super friendly regardless of whether I am grabbing a takeaway or dining there. They have weekday specials. Their food comes out quickly. And quite frankly their food is tasty and unpretentious. I love their massaman curry (I get the beef) I am usually not one to order chicken cashew because I find it boring but I ordered this out of pure decisiveness after a long day and I must admit, it was great. I really enjoy the starter platter as well. I will continue to used this as my quick comfort food place after a long day.
Always have a great experience at this branch, love the fact that I can go for a massage next door.
This is a convenient centre and located across the olivesdale clinic.
The spring rolls are great, along with the noodle dishes.
Great simple Thai food. Stick to the curries and stir fry dishes. Crispy pork is a favourite of mine.
Also make sure to try the savoury mince with lettuce leaves as a starter - very yummy.
Quite cosy inside, but I could do without the pan-pipe music...
Often the little simple restaurants make for a lovely night out. Delicious angry duck and Kanonkop Cape Blend. Good price, 2min from home, no frills just jummy food. Life is good.
G and I LOVE their mild red curry. I think we have returned for take aways so often that the staff can repeat my order before I walk in.
Aside from the red curry, we love trying all of the noodle dishes and while the presentation is not terribly pretty, they all taste incredible! Another fav is the hot and sour soup. The decor and ambience is pretty and effective, even if the tables are a little cramped/small.
A great taste of Thailand and great service.
This spot is just so amazing. The food, especially the curries (try panang, musuman, green, yellow...any one). We usually have the savoury mince starter and then share a curry with jasmine rice or noodles. The staff greets us by name, and it is very relaxed.
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December 2016
Veg spring rolls with peanut satay sauce .... absolutely delicious! Crispy pastry, yum veg inside and the peanut satay sauce ...
This time I decided I really want that duck ... and I want him angry! So we both ordered the Angry Duck ... Hein with rice, I with noodles. (I think rice is the better choice.) Both of us ordered it hot, but it was not 'blowing steam out of your ears' hot at all. But soooo good. Portions still big, so we took it home for dinner.
Deep-fried ice cream ... They 'wrap' sponge cake around a ball of ice cream and deep-fry it. It is really not too sweet at all!!!! But sooooo yummmy!
October 2015
We have not visited a Kai Thai branch in years! This branch in Olivedale has a lovely decor and the choice of sitting on the patio or inside.
I ordered Chicken Green Curry with rice. It was really flavorsome and good.
But Hein ordered the Angry Duck ... deboned pieces of duck cooked in a red curry sauce with ginger and various vegetables, served with rice. Oh my goodness!!! This was really amazing!!!! And the portion was so big for R120, we could have easily shared it. The taste was just really deep, flavorsome and the veggies still a little bit crispy and yum.
Of course my eye fell on the recommended dessert option ... deep fried ice cream served with Bar One sauce. Although the outside of the ice cream wasn't crispy as I thought it would be ... it was really good! It was served with fresh strawberry slices and wasn't too sweet. The batter around the ice cream was nice and it was quite a big scoop.
Kai Thai is really worth the food and experience. The waitresses are friendly and efficient.
This is a really good Thai restaurant. The curries here are very different to Indian curries, with the emphasis of the flavour coming from coconut. The curries on the menu are all rated with little chillies, so you know what you are getting. The starters with the peanut sauce are to die for, the crispy duck curry is awesome. Nice ambience in the restaurant, and all in all it makes for a very good dining experience.
The food here is always lovely, with great service. I had the green chicken curry - could have been hotter, but delicious nevertheless. Wine list is limited but adequate.
Okay so the place is looking a little tired and maybe needs a little revamp, but this is still one of my most favorite places to go! The green Thai curry is just to die for and is just the right heat for my taste buds. This is definitely a regular spot! Staff is very friendly too.
Kai Thai, is incredible! The decor makes you feel like you are in Thailand, with the different colours and fine features, the pictures of the royal family and soft background music. The food is outstanding! I am very partial to my favourite being the Chicken Phad Thai, it is divine. The spring rolls are also delicious. A must have ia the peanut sauce that comes with the spring rolls! I would recommend this place to everyone, especially to those who are not familiar with Thai meals.
I am a big fan of the kai thai franchise so we got take away from the north riding branch as the dining area is not as welcoming as the other branches. The portion sizes we received were fantastic. All the meals ordered were flavourful and perfectly spiced. Still the best thai food in jhb.
The mince starter here is the best! Ask for extra spice if you need it like I do. Service in this brand is decent and the servers are friendly..
You'll find the usual Kai Thai menu and the usual Kai Thai décor. The food is consistently good - great flavour, good presentation and generous portions. The service is friendly and professional.
Always great!
Not a hot food fan but the flavours in the mild Tom Yam Goong soup is incredible! I've had it several times and if you are on that side of town, I would recommend it!
I've dined at Kai Thai since they were a tiny restaurant in a Wendy hut on the premises of a fuel station. The consistent thing about all their restaurants is the impeccable quality of their meals. Kai in the All Saints is one of those hidden gems. Try the Gaeng Penang!
Bought some take-out from this Kai-Thai yesterday evening. We had the starter platter which consisted of 2 fat home made spring roll, 2 wantons, 2 fish cakes and 2 chicken satay. The spring roll and the wantons were great but the satay was dry and the fish cake didn't taste much like fish cakes.
For mains I had the chicken pad thai which was not bad, but a little too "wet". It should be drier as per like the original ones served in Thailand. Taste wise was acceptable, plenty of meat and veggies and authentic with roasted peanuts.
The other main we had was pork green curry (which turned out to be chicken), was very flavourful and had a nice kick.
I agree with the below reviewer that the place is kinda dark and not conducive for sit-down meals.
Kai Thai is cool, there collection of eastern food is great, with some real tasty meals, and if you inclined they can get quite spicy too. I really love the starters they have on offer, and you can fill yourself up just eating all the different starter options they have availalbe. My favorite are there spring rolls which are similar to mini hot dogs then the spring rolls you normally get. The North riding branch is great, with awesome decor and a layout that makes dining intimidate and yet social, so if you looking for a good evening out I would highly recommend this restaurant.
Genevieve Meghan Van Staden
+3.5
I am a huge Kai Thai fan. When I feel like Thai food, I know if I go there I can expect to get my favourite dish exactly the way I want it. It's a great level of satisfaction to be able to get your favourite meal done the perfect way every time. I am a spring roll fiend- they are so delicious! I always get some for a starter, and I always enjoy them. For mains, I really enjoy the deep fried crispy pork but my favourite of al is the crispy duck. I absolutely love a good crispy duck and the Kai Thai always delivers a yummy meal. The restaurant is well priced and a great treat! The manager is really friendly and the service is good too. The restaurant also has a great ambience! All round it is a great night out!
Kai Thai is one of my favorite restaurants. The ambience, service and food is always amazing. No matter what you order, you will never be disappointed.
Kai Thai creates a charming setting filled with Thai decor and warm, low lighting. I appreciate the menus, which include tidbits of information about Thai tradition, culture and cuisine (I read compulsively). My starter of choice is a vegetarian spring roll with the morish peanut sauce. I enjoy the 'Gaeng Pak', a dish made with vegetables, tofu, coconut milk and cashews. My preference is a mild green curry version with noodles. The service is reasonable, as is the price. The generous servings mean I usually have leftovers for the next day (and yes, the curry tastes as good, if not better). Over the years I have found the quality of the meals to be consistent - so this is a good bet for a meal with friends or to celebrate a special occasion.
Kai Thai has got to be one of my favourite restaurants, all the branches serve delicious food, but if you go to the Olivedale branch, you have to order the Crispy Pork Ribs as a starter. These deep fried morsels may not be very waist line friendly, but they are remarkably delicious. They are served with 2 tangy dipping sauces, and are available in a starter and main portion.
On the mains side, I love the Stir Fried Black Bean (beef or chicken), I hardly order anything else. Portions are really generous, and I often leave with leftovers for lunch the next day. The prices are reasonable, and the service is quick.
Excellent food and service. We drive all the way there from cresta because the ones by us closed down but it's still worth it. Love their spring rolls dipped in peanut sauce and the green curry xx
My fiancee and I call this our "happy place". We go there twice a month and have never had bad service. The food is simply delicious and the atmosphere is warm and friendly. See you soon!
Delicious Thai food! Fast service. Huge selection of classic dishes. Very affordable. Definitely worth a try!
Pindile Ndlazi Makhetha
+5
The massage was excellent but the reflexology they wrote on pamphlet????. They need a properly trained reflexologist
Kai Thai makes great food. I have only had take aways from here but haven't been dissapointed.
This is a great restaurant. Really nice Thai food.
The prices are very reasonable and the food is delicious.
Good food and spa is also great
A big menu with lots of delicious dishes to choose from.
Whon was amazing! Awesome kai thai
Traditional Thai massage was amazing!
Delicious food & friendly staff
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