“In the time of King Ram khamhaeng the Great
This land of Sukhothai is thriving.
There is fish in the water and rice in the field.”
-Quoted from the King Ramkhamhaeng inscription

At KHAO, we create Thai dishes using uniquely Japanese ingredients in ways that have never been seen before, while respecting the traditions of Thailand.

Fermentation techniques that were used to preserve food in times of shortages.
There is rice in the rice field, fresh fish and water prawn in the river, and the fragrance of fresh herbs from the garden…

Through its use of fermentation, rice, fish, and fragrant herbs, Thai food has much in common with Japanese food. Please enjoy our complex and stimulating Thai cuisine.