Step into Song (By Kin Kao), a vibrant restaurant where the essence of Thailand meets Vancouver. Our chefs create a symphony of flavors, each dish crafted from fresh, authentic ingredients. Experience the bold tastes of traditional Thai cuisine with our fiery Tom Yum soup, infused with lemongrass, galangal, and chilies, or indulge in the rich Massaman curry, a perfect blend of spices and tender meat. The ambiance is equally enchanting, featuring contemporary Thai art that enhances your culinary journey. Our friendly staff ensures a seamless experience, making every visit memorable. Whether you're a seasoned foodie or new to Thai flavors, Song (By Kin Kao) offers an unforgettable dining experience. Let your taste buds be swept away by the magic of authentic Thai cuisine, expertly prepared and presented with passion. Book your table today and discover the harmony of taste at Song (By Kin Kao).
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From the OpenTable editors: Song takes familiar Thai dishes to new heights with bold flavors and meticulous technique, earning a Michelin Bib Gourmand nod. Think Pad Thai made with fresh noodles and tossed in a house tamarind sauce or green curry studded with sous vide beef shank. The drink menu is equally thoughtful, featuring natural wines and cocktails spiked with Thai ingredients like lemongrass and ginger.
At Broadway + Kingsway (1 block east Kingsway: North end of Broadway)
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
There is a bus stop directly out front. There are lots of free parking in and around the area but it can be hard at times to find parking. Try the smaller residential streets or along Broadway and Kingsway. Read parking regulations to avoid being ticketed and towed.Please make it a point to leave early to avoid late arrivals.
Start your evening off early with a beverage of your choice along with a snack/starter!
Nightly form 5 PM to 6 PM, patrons can enjoy our happy hour wine by the glass/bottle, new cocktails, discounted draft beer/cider along with discounted snacks and starters (food Happy Hour is available on Mondays/Wednesdays and Thursdays).
We will hand select wines to be offered by the glass and bottle. Our vast inventory of natural wines are hand selected each evening for you to enjoy by our wine director. If you feel like a bottle for the table, bottles will be up to 30% off during this time.
Popular dishes
Menu
Amuse
Grilled Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce in Crispy Cone
Appretizer
Deep Fried Shrimp Cake Stuffed Salted Egg Yolk with Plum Sauce
Salad
Roasted Bone Marrow with Thai Herbs, Mushroom Paste, Grilled Cube Steak and Crispy Lotus Root
Soup
Hot and Sour Seafood Soup (Tom Yum Po Taek)
Main
Massaman Curry Beef Short Rib
Deep Fried Red Snapper with Sweet & Sour Chili Sauce
Dessert
Coconut Dumplings (Kanom Tom) with Coconut Milk Ice cream
What 571 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
4.7Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value
Noise • Moderate
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Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Song (By Kin Kao) delivers an exceptional dining experience with "every dish a flavour explosion." The menu features authentic Thai cuisine with complex, vibrant flavors, praised as the "best Thai food in Vancouver." While service receives mixed reviews, dishes like Tom Yum Soup and Crab Fried Rice are consistently outstanding.
571 Reviews
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Mimi
VIP
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Service is always friendly and attentive, and the food delicious!
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WINNIE
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Absolutely perfect and even better than I remembered which I didn’t think was possible!
New tari rolls are to die for.
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Sam
Vancouver
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 3
Ambience 3
The Valentine's Day set menu was quite interesting. The beef short ribs in curry was quite tasty and the red snappy in sweet and sour sauce was ok. However, the temperature of most of the dishes were not really that hot. For example, the "crispy" cone of the chicken satay was cold and soggy. The soup was lukewarm.
We were also disappointed in the service. We were not attended to for the first 10 to 15 minutes. The server seems to be quite busy and did not spend much time at our table. We ordered tea and it came with a teabag in a cup. We inquired about getting a teapot and was told that they don't have teapots. Later, the tea cup was refilled with cold/lukewarm water.... Given the fact a gratuity of 20% was charged at time of booking, the service can be improved.
It is an interesting restaurant. Maybe we will go back when they are less busy and can improve on the service then?
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Steven
Vancouver
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2025
Overall 3
Food 5
Service 2
Ambience 4
The flavours in every dish we tried were amazing. Very complex and a wonderful blend. Service on the other hand was mediocre at best. We were greeted at the door and was pointed to a table instead of shown to a table. After ordering the only staff coming to the table we're running food, not once were we asked if we wanted to order more food/drinks.
Price point is perfect for the food but not for service
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Pamela
Vancouver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Superb! I had the papaya salad and the fried taro. Both exquisite!
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Kathy
VIP
Vancouver
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The food was wonderful as was the service! I would have given 5/5 for everything…but our food came out too quickly. I had to ask the kitchen to slow things down so we could enjoy the delicious food. Once things slowed down we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Thank you!
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Dmitri
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 3, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Everything was perfect.
We'd prefer to have a little bit more light though.
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Eric
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
3rd visit and never disappoints with flavourful dishes, great service and a cozy room!
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Maria
Vancouver
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great experience overall. Menu seemed somewhat limited to us but what we ordered was exceptional. Best oysters my husband’s ever had and the wings were amazing!
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Faria
Vancouver
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2025
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 4
Great service. Loved the food we ordered. Favourite was the taro rolls and the Tom Yum prawn soup. Crab fried rice could have been more spicy. The fried fish was not bad, will try the garlic and chilli flavor next time. Will definitely go back.
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FAQs
Song (By Kin Kao) is rated 4.7 stars by 571 OpenTable diners.
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At Broadway + Kingsway (1 block east Kingsway: North end of Broadway)
Neighbourhood
Mount Pleasant
Hours of Operation
Mon 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Thai, Asian, Southeast Asian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
There is a bus stop directly out front. There are lots of free parking in and around the area but it can be hard at times to find parking. Try the smaller residential streets or along Broadway and Kingsway. Read parking regulations to avoid being ticketed and towed.Please make it a point to leave early to avoid late arrivals.