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Kai Asian Street Food Vancouver

Restaurant Thai restaurant

👍👍 I will say upfront that I have resisted going to Kai Asian because of the paper bowls and plates. There is just something so basically unappetizing about shoveling food into your mouth out of paper, but I thought, Put aside your preconceptions and focus solely on the food. I had the steamed Pork Bao... People often mention rice, Thai, curry, good, time,


Address

7107 NE Vancouver Mall Dr, Vancouver, WA 98661

Website

kaiasianstreetfood.menufy.com

Contact

(360) 852-8841

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (113 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Sunday: (Easter), 11 AM to 9 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: rice (10) Thai (10) curry (8) good (7) time (7)
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  • 5/5 Elija B. 2 years ago on Google
    I will say upfront that I have resisted going to Kai Asian because of the paper bowls and plates. There is just something so basically unappetizing about shoveling food into your mouth out of paper, but I thought, Put aside your preconceptions and focus solely on the food. I had the steamed Pork Bao as an appetizer and they were great! A good way to launch into a culinary adventure. They were served with Sriracha and Soy sauce, But nothing to put the sauces in... Just a small peeve. I used the plastic top from my water, but I was determined to not withhold stars for petty utensil issues. I would have liked a little sweet sauce, perhaps Hoisin, but the Boa was good, hot, and satisfying. The Tom Kha was exceptional, even is the Kafir lime leaf appeared to be dried instead of fresh. But then like a pestering ghost, the problem of utensils comes back into my sensibilities. The spoon is a tiny plastic number that regiments you into a delicate sipping that was distracting and made me feel like a kid in a school lunch room, but worse... It was a cheap flimsy spoon with sharp edges that repeatedly cut the inside of my lip. I looked down at the spoon and thought, What is that red color? Some wonderful crimson spice? No, It was blood and not just one side, both sides. As much as I hate to do it, the feeling of cheapness keeps edging in. I know, it's a small place and they probably don't have room for a dishwasher, but they need to figure out some answer for their spoons and forks at least. I am not interested in wrapping my big arthritic hands around a tiny light weight piece of sharp plastic, like a bear trying to grasp a toothbrush. So why, if I am so annoyed have I unbent enough to bestow the full 5 stars, and I'll tell you. I got the Sesame Balls to go for my wife, which I did with some trepidation, as she is extraordinarily picky about her Sesame Balls. The Princess and the Sesame Balls instead of the Princess and the Pea. I delivered these little orbs of chewy dough and Red Bean Paste, and her eyes lit up! And as her eyes lit up, Kai's Asian Street Food went up in my esteem. What makes the wife happy, makes me happy. I hope it will not be too weird if I bring my own utensils with me next time I visit. If I could bring my own plates and bowls, I would. It's a tiny neighborhood offering jammed into a fast food space that is not big enough to play with the local big boy. Perfect for to-go orders and the folks in the area who want to gas up and catch a quick bite, but I'll never take someone there who I want to impress.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Deedee C. 1 year ago on Google
    Authentic food at reasonable prices. Everything we ordered was great (vegan red curry, banana lumpias, aged tofu). Vegan red curry had amazing taste and the vegetables (pumpkin) was cooked to perfection. It tastes as good meat red curries I've had at other non street food places. Banana lumpias were surprisingly good. First time having it and it's sweet, crisp, and not too mushy. Good dessert snack. Aged tofu was also delicious. The tofu tasted fresh and it came piping hot with small sweet chili sauce. Very casual place so items are served in paper boxes/plates with plastic utensils. Very street food vibes.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Thomas Black B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great an respectful people. Chicken was fried a little heavy like a fast food restaurant. Needs time to cook, a little patience In preparation for the chocked to cook. Eggs rolls were I little lite on the veggie s more over powering on the cabbage. A little time and patience, Thank you for your hospitality. Lower the price of egg roll not the best I've ever eaten.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Scarlett D. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is delicious. Can’t wait to go back. The pictures do not do the food or portion sizes justice. Seriously, try it. The staff are so courteous and offered 15% off to call-ins, I assume to offset the ridiculously high prices of Uber eats/Postmates/etc. Lastly, everything is so nicely packaged and utensils included.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John L. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food at a great price. Hat yai Chicken with sticky rice wax wonderful. The Thai donuts are not super sweet and is a great way to finish the meal.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nutcha N. 1 year ago on Google
    We just dined into this restaurant earlier around 11:30am and it was quiet which is good. The service was really nice, the owner gave us one free sticky rice since there were 3 of us and we ordered 2 foods! He was super nice and friendly!!! We recommend ordering Crispy pork came with sticky rice and Thai donuts were the best! I have never had anything like this in Vancouver! Thank you so much for your service today, we’ll definitely come back!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Angelyka C. 2 years ago on Google
    Got their fried chicken for takeout and it's so tasty, especially with the Thai sticky rice. Some of the best-spiced Asian food I've had at a local restaurant, which makes me intrigued to try some of their other offerings. I ordered for to-go and it remained really tasty by the time I was able to eat it. Fast service.

  • 5/5 Jack C. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice, clean little place. The fried chicken dish I got there was amazing . The chicken was cooked perfectly and so was the rice. I’m pretty sure they put sweet marjoram herb in the dry rub. One of my favorite herbs by far. The dish was the number 09. The portion was very generous. I highly recommend it. I can’t wait to try they’re other dishes. Also they don’t play any annoying music, so you can eat in peace if you choose to stay, for me that deserves an extra star..

  • 5/5 Ian G. 1 year ago on Google
    Finally a place that serves Thai/Asian cuisine exactly how you expect it to taste. No surprises, simple, safe bet. Pad Thai cooked well, pork was delicious. The Thai doughnut was amazing. First time having Mango Tea and I was NOT disappointed. Everything priced fair. I will definitely be a repeat customer.

  • 2/5 Little Kitten (The M. 1 year ago on Google
    Prices where completely different than their website. They have really small portions. I got the tonkatsu curry rice. The curry was super watery and the pork was dry. We ordered it for dine in and they didn't even have plates it was put in a box. The mango tea was super thick and syrupy.

  • 4/5 Bri V. 1 year ago on Google
    Ordered Pad Thai and extras. 3.5 stars ended up being wimpy for spice. Bubble tea was good. Everything was hot when it came out. Shoyru broth was decent.

  • 5/5 Tom I. 1 year ago on Google
    First time here. Small place, clean and friendly. I had the Kai Bulgogi (Chicken with rice) which was different than what I had while living in Korea but was a very tasty dish and just the right amount of spiciness. The rest of our group had Hat Yai Fried Chicken, Tonkotsu Raman and the Coconut Shrimp. Everyone really enjoyed it and we all agreed that this was definitely on the "I'll be back" list.

  • 3/5 Stefani D. 8 months ago on Google
    Unfortunately the chicken was too tough to eat. The flavor is good just over cooked. Might give i5 another try? This was a grub hub delivery order so I don't have an experience at the restaurant in person yet.

  • 5/5 Brent E. 9 months ago on Google
    Don't let the location fool you, this is a true hidden gem. We got to try multiple vegan options: Thai iced tea with coconut milk, vegan red curry, vegan pad Thai (not on the menu, but they could accommodate by leaving out the egg and fish sauce), and mango sticky rice. Everything came out hot and fresh. We'll definitely be back.

  • 2/5 Cara S. 8 months ago on Google
    Pad Thai was al dente, so hard noodles vs soft. The curry was watery and missing flavor. Plus they serve the curry on a BOX already poured over rice. This made the dish a watery mushy rice dish with a slight flavor of curry. Too many potatoes and dry chicken.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup

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