Ratings of Kao Hom Thai Cuisine

google
Google
4.7
(243 Reviews)
yelp
Yelp
4.3
(414 Reviews)
tripadvisor
TripAdvisor
5.0
(1 Reviews)

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Location & Hours

Narrow, orange-hued eatery whipping up spicy curries, noodle dishes & other classic Thai fare.

7139 Balboa Blvd
Van Nuys, CA 91406
Monday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Recent Reviews

google
Mar 2024
This place was fantastic, crispy, thinly battered orange chicken with really yummy sauce! Our food was great. Prices were fantastic! Portions were really good!
google
Mar 2024
Oh come on, 6 stars!! Wooo! Yes, I'll be back. Fresh, light and clean. That's how I would describe this entire experience. If you're looking for light Asian food, something that won't prematurely fill you up, yet is very satiating, this might be the spot for you. Affordable, prices are fair. My reviews are all about quality, and pricing based on what you get. This place excels at all of that! Crowd pleaser spot for sure! This is a gem of a family owned and operated place. Mom and dad in the back cooking, kids up front running the show. It's a small place, but packs a punch... just like Muy Thai martial arts. Thai Sausage, what blew me away right off the bat was the Fermented Sausage. I keep trying to figure out how it got a Tangy/Sour hit to my palate. Then the mom and daughter combo came out and told me that they ferment it overnight in a combination of garlic and some other spices. Gives it a nice sour, Tangy effervescence. Not greasy or oily at all, surprisingly. Very lean actually. Sausage, cabbage, peanut. Eat it in that order, and you're in for a better experience. Finally, some lemongrass! I'm not worthy, and yet this place still throws it in their Tom Kha Soup. It's a coconut milk, slightly sweet version of Tom Yum (more tangy/sour). It's very flavorful, and has this unique quality of having an overall flavor, with the ability to pick out each individual Nuance of the lime, the mushroom, the coconut, and the lemongrass. Everything Is separate, Yet together. The Crying Tiger, take my money! I will gladly pay $16 for this dish that is truly cooked to perfection. The sauce that accompanies it is a explosion in your mouth of sweet, umami, tangy, and heat. The steak was cooked to medium rare perfection. Tender, juicy, definitely beats out some of the $50 steaks I've had at high end steakhouses. The Pineapple Fried Rice with Pork, stand tall and eat it like a crown! No idea what I'm trying to say here, maybe because I'm speechless. Some of the best fried rice in general, and yes, they do use a little bit of bone broth or chicken broth to flavor it. Absolutely delightful on the palate. It's got nice chew to it, tenderness, and you can really taste the barbecue pork. Papaya Salad. It's sour, yet sweet, tangy, yet mellow. The cooling effect mixed with this beautiful grassy and bright note really tantalizes the tongue. It's got a nice crunch to it, and you can really taste how fresh everything is. I'm usually not a drunken noodle fan, but I have to say their duck version surprised me. It was smooth and velvety, with a nice Umami aftertaste. You can actually distinctly taste the quality difference of the duck that's in this dish, compared to other places. Speaking of drinking, lol, the Thai Iced tea aims to please. It's just the right mix of sweetened condensed milk with the tea proportions. You may get two of these, because the first one is for taste, the second one is for Pure enjoyment. Just saying. Quality, fast turnaround times, great service and Great food. Whether you like the lure and Mystique of exotic dishes, or the comfort of your Thai Cuisine favorites, this place aims to please! I could go on and on about this place, but this has truly become 1 of my top 10 favorite spots of all time. You need to come in here and try this place for yourself. The parking can be tricky with the coffee place opening a couple doors down. Worst case, get your food to go, and enjoy it home. Or take a short walk and park down the street. It's worth it! Yes, this place is that good. I will be back for sure. Tell them Mojito sent you!
google
Feb 2024
Amazing food so good! Best Thai food in the area
google
Feb 2024
Five stars for service and food quality. I can’t wait to try more from their menu.
google
Feb 2024
Excellent Thai food! I got the panang curry and my wife the garlic pepper, both were great. The tofu here was also an amazing texture. Easy parking in a small lot out front.
google
Feb 2024
Just came back from Thailand a few months ago, and I gotta say this was some of the best I've had since coming back! The food was incredible, and the service was excellent! We ordered a bunch food- but it was all so worth it! The Larb was perfect, the Tom Kha soup was excellent, and the Khoa Soi was out of this world good! The whole meal felt like I was right back in Chiang Mai. I could really taste the love in the meal -- I highly recommend coming here! A ROY!!! Thank you so much for an amazing meal!
google
Feb 2024
The chef came out to double check that I really wanted authentic spiciness. It was great.
google
Feb 2024
Really good authentic Thai food! Friendly staff and great prices.
google
Feb 2024
Amazing food , very friendly service , good prices . Got the pineapple curry with tofu and it’s the best I’ve tried in town . Family owned and operated so feels good to support a small family business.

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What is Kao Hom Thai Cuisine's rating?
Kao Hom Thai Cuisine is rated an average of 4.4/5 stars across various online platforms.

(818) 849-6633

7139 Balboa Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91406