Pai Kin Kao Thai Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Pai Kin Kao Thai Restaurant, where authentic Thai flavors meet a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Located at 80 River St, Cambridge, this hidden gem offers a diverse menu that showcases the best of Thai and Japanese cuisine.
Start your culinary adventure with their Vegan Pad Thai, a best-seller that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors. Craving something heartier? The Khao Moo Dang delivers tender BBQ red pork over rice, while the Drunken Noodles offer a spicy kick that’s sure to delight. For ramen lovers, the Tonkotsu Ramen is a creamy delight revered for its depth of flavor.
Patrons rave about the generous portions and the quick, friendly service. Don’t miss the crispy scallion pancakes or the sweet Thai iced tea, making every visit to Pai Kin Kao an unforgettable experience!
Stir-fried Noodles
Pad Thai
Rice noodle, lime juice, tamarind sauce, fish sauce, coconut sugar, peanut, egg, scallion, beansprout, hard bean curds
Crispy Chicken Pad Thai
Pad See Ew
Flat noodles, egg, sweet soy sauce, oyster sauce, Chinese broccoli.
Vegan Pad Thai
*BEST SELLER* VEGAN Rice noodle, lime juice, tamarind sauce, coconut sugar, peanut, scallion, beansprout, hard bean curds, peanut, Bell pepper, Carrot, Chinese Broccoli, String beans, Tofu
Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)
Flat noodles, string beans, basil, bamboo, white onion, tomatoes. (Medium spicy)
Rad Na
Soft large flat rice noodle stir-fried with Chinese broccoli and egg in gravy brown sauce
Lomien
*BEST SELLER* Egg Noodles, garlic, beansprout, carrot, scallion
Tonkotsu Ramen
Pork broth, Bamboo, Scallion, Seaweed, Egg, Egg noodles,Garlic oil
Miso Ramen
Soybean paste,Garlic puree, Sesame seeds, Bamboo, Scallion, Seaweed, Egg, Egg noodles
Spicy Miso Ramen
Gochujang, Soybean paste,Garlic puree, Sesame seeds, Bamboo, Scallion, Seaweed, Egg, Egg noodles
Ramen
Thai Street Foods
Crispy Pork Belly Basil With Jasmine Rice
Spicy basil sauce, chili pepper, Chinese broccoli, jasmine rice.
Garlic Pepper With Jasmine Rice
Pad Ka Prow (Hot Basil)
Spicy basil sauce, string bean, bell pepper, onions, basil, jasmine rice.
Khao Moo Dang (BBQ Red Pork With Steamed Rice)
Roasted red pork, Chinese sausage, crispy pork, boiled egg, Sweet BBQ red pork sauce over rice.
Khao Soi
Northern Thai soup is comprised of Crispy Chicken, yellow curry, turmeric, curry powder, red onion, egg noodles, pickled mustard green, lime. Topped with crispy noodles, scallion, and cilantro
Crab Meat Fried Rice
Egg, scallion, crab meat, jasmine rice
Guay Tio Haang (Steamed Noodles Without Soup)
Rice noodle, ground pork, sweet pork sausage, roasted red pork, Chinese broccoli, beansprouts, ground peanut, soy sauce, a dash of vinegar, crispy wonton, scallion, cilantro & fried garlic
Green Curry
Broccoli, bell pepper, bamboo, string bean, basil
Massaman Curry
Broccoli, sweet potatoes, carrot, peanut, white onion
Panang Curry
Broccoli, string bean, bell pepper, carrot, crushed peanuts
Red Curry
Broccoli, bell pepper, bamboo, string bean, basil
Yellow Curry
Broccoli, bell pepper, carrot, white onion, curry powder
Authentic Thai Beef Panang
Sliced beef shimmered in coconut curry with Thai herb, steamed broccoli. Thai Panang curry with jasmine rice
Beef Stew Massaman Curry
Grandma recipe :) Thai massaman curry paste, peanuts, potato, chunks of beef, palm sugar, coconut milk, cilantro, scallion, steamed broccoli, red onion. Serve with Jasmine rice.
Roasted Duck Curry
Crispy sliced boneless duck with lime leaves, bell pepper, tomato, carrot, broccoli, basil, Thai red curry served with jasmine rice
Curry With Jasmine Rice
Appertizer
Edamame
Vegan, vegetarian.
Spring Rolls (Crispy Veg Roll)
Deep fried veggie rolls. Serve with sweet & sour sauce.
Fried Tofu
Vegetarian. Crushed peanuts in sweet and sour sauce.
Scallion Pancake
Vegetarian
Crab Rangoon
Cream cheese wonton with Imitation crab meats. Serves with homemade Thai sweet and sour sauce.
Shrimp Shumai
Crispy Wonton
Fried Crispy Wonton
Shrimp Roll
Fried shrimp wrapped with wonton skin.
Sweet Chili Wings
Consuming advisory warning for raw foods in compliance with the department of public health, we advise that eating raw or undercooked meat, poultry, or seafood poses a risk to your health.
Fried Chives Dumpling
Vegetarian
Fried Pork Gyoza
Ground pork and vegetables encased in a thin wrapper, served with a dipping sauce.
Crispy Pork With Spicy Lime Sauce
Deep-fried crispy pork served with a spicy lime sauce
Northern Thai Chili Dip
Ground chicken, tomato, fish sauce, red curry paste, scallion, cilantro
Basil Fried Rice
Jasmine rice, bell pepper, red onion, basil leaves, egg
Green Curry Fried Rice
Jasmine rice, egg, string bean, bell pepper, basil, green curry paste
Pai Kin Kao Fried Rice
(No Meat Options) Ground chicken, Jasmine rice, tamarind paste, red curry paste, soybean sauce, chili, tomato, fried egg
Pineapple Fried Rice
Jasmine rice, white onion, scallion, carrot, tomatoes, egg
Prik Pow Fried Rice
Jasmine rice, shrimp paste, red onion, scallion, egg
Thai Fried Rice
Jasmine rice, Chinese broccoli, tomato, white onion, scallion, egg
Tom Yum Fried Rice
Jasmine rice, egg, tomato, string bean, tom yum paste, bell pepper, basil
Crab Meat Fried Rice
Egg, scallion, crab meat, jasmine rice
Fried Rice
Noodles
Tom Yum Noodles Soup
Rice noodles, beansprout, ground pork, red pork, crushed peanut, fish ball, boiled egg, fried wonton, chili flakes, garlic oil, cilantro
Khao Soi
Northern Thai soup is comprised of Crispy Chicken, yellow curry, turmeric, curry powder, red onion, egg noodles, pickled mustard green, lime. Topped with crispy noodles, scallion, and cilantro
Guay Tio Haang (Steamed Noodles Without Soup)
Rice noodle, ground pork, sweet pork sausage, roasted red pork, Chinese broccoli, beansprouts, ground peanut, soy sauce, a dash of vinegar, crispy wonton, scallion, cilantro & fried garlic
Boat Noodles Soup
Rice noodles, beansprouts, pork/meat balls, spicy Thai herbs, Chinese broccoli, cilantro, scallion, garlic oil
Wonton Noodle Soup
Shrimp & pork wontons, red pork, garlic oil, bok choy, beansprout, egg noodles.
Chicken Noodle Soup
Rice noodles, beansprouts, scallion, garlic oil, chicken broth
Duck Noodle Soup
Slices of boneless duck in soy sauce, mild spicy broth, duck blood, beansprout, Chinese broccoli, garlic oil, scallion & cilantro
Tom Yum Soup
Choices: Vegetable, tofu, pork, chicken, beef, or shrimp Galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, tomato, scallion, cilantro, mushroom
Tom Kha Gai (Chiken Coconut Soup)
Mushroom, cilantro, tomato, coconut milk
Wonton Soup
Shrimp & pork wontons, bok choy, garlic oil, scallion.
Egg Drop Soup
Vermicelli, egg, tomato, scallion, cilantro, garlic oil
Soup
Salad
Pai Kin Kao Crispy Fish Salad
Deep fried fish fillet with spicy green papaya salad of top.
Nam Tok Neua (Waterfall Beef)
Grilled beef, lime juice, coconut sugar, fish sauce, ground chili, roasted rice powder, red onion, scallion, cilantro, sticky rice
Papaya Salad (Somtum Thai Style)
Shredded raw papaya, lime juice, coconut sugar, fish sauce, tomato, string beans ,bird's eye chili, garlic, sticky rice
Larb
Lime juice, coconut sugar, fish sauce, ground chilli, roasted rice powder, red onion, scallion, cilantro, mint leaves, sticky rice
Authentic Thai Beef Panang
Sliced beef shimmered in coconut curry with Thai herb, steamed broccoli. Thai Panang curry with jasmine rice
Pai Kin Kao Crispy Fish Salad
Deep fried fish fillet with spicy green papaya salad of top.
Little Mermaid
Deep Fried Fish Fillet with Panang curry sauce, bell pepper, carrot, peanut, broccoli, string bean, jasmine rice
Sweet And Sour Fish
Deep fried fish fillet with sweet & sour chili sauce, pineapple, bell pepper, steamed broccoli, and jasmine rice
Mongolian Beef
Sirloin beef, mushroom, bell pepper, scallion, chili jam, steamed broccoli, fried red onion with jasmine rice
Black Pepper Beef
Sirloin beef, black pepper, scallion, lettuce iceberg. Served with spicy chili lime dipping sauce on the side, jasmine rice
Beef Stew Massaman Curry
Grandma recipe :) Thai massaman curry paste, peanuts, potato, chunks of beef, palm sugar, coconut milk, cilantro, scallion, steamed broccoli, red onion. Serve with Jasmine rice.
Roasted Duck Curry
Crispy sliced boneless duck with lime leaves, bell pepper, tomato, carrot, broccoli, basil, Thai red curry served with jasmine rice
Special Menu
Side Order
Steamed Mix Vegetables
Fried Egg
Boiled Egg
Rice Noodles
Egg Noodles
Jasmine Rice
Sticky Rice
Spicy Mayo Sauce
Sweet Chinese Sausage
Flat Rice Noodles
Sweet & Sour
Pineapple, bell pepper, carrot, white onion, sweet & sour sauce, served with jasmine rice.
Phrik Khing
Stir-fried red curry, oyster sauce, string bean, kaffir lime leaf.
Ginger Rice
Stir-fried ginger brown sauce with mushroom, onion, bell pepper, chive.
Cashew Nut
Pineapple chunk, bell pepper, onion, mushroom, broccoli,carrot, roasted cashew nuts served with jasmine rice.
Broccoli Brown Sauce
Stir-fried broccoli with oyster sauce, carrot, jasmine rice. Topped with fried garlic and served with jasmine rice.
Pad Ka Prow (Hot Basil)
Spicy basil sauce, string bean, bell pepper, onions, basil, jasmine rice.