Kao Sarn – Thai
Stepping into Kao Sarn feels like a vibrant escape into a world of bold Southeast Asian flavors, where the sizzle of the kitchen and the fragrance of fresh herbs create an inviting, high-energy atmosphere. The kitchen artfully balances heat and sweetness, featuring fall-off-the-bone lamb shanks and succulent jumbo prawns nestled in savory pumpkin or tangy tamarind sauces. Every meal is a celebration of texture and taste, from the satisfying crunch of golden corn fritters to the final, luscious bite of a tropical mango dessert.
Washington Avenue, Richmond, California 94801 https://kaosarnthaicuisine510.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Thai
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, high-protein, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-sodium, low-fat, whole30, paleo, mediterranean, glp1, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, gerd, high-fiber, atkins, south-beach, zone, volumetrics, tlc, renal, aip, alkaline, carnivore, macrobiotic, lectin-free, slow-carb, juice-cleanse
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 3:30 AM - 8:30 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM
What diners are saying
Diners celebrate the impressive food quality and fresh ingredients, with many highlighting how tender and well-prepared every dish is. Guests consistently praise the friendly service and relaxed vibe, noting that the welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect spot for a return visit. Reviewers are particularly impressed by the freshness of the menu, often expressing a desire to come back and explore more of the offerings after a standout first experience.
Menu
Chef's Specials
- Lamb Shank - $21: Pot roast lamb in mus-sa-mun curry sauce with potato and peanut Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mango Paradise - $23: Homemade red curry with prawn, calamari, scallop, fish, fresh mango, bell pepper, and sweet basil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tamarind Prawn - $21: Crispy prawn served with asparagus topped with tamarind sauce and crispy basil Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Panang - $23: Grilled rib-eye steak served with green bean, pea, carrot topped with panang curry and basil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Lamb - $21: Grilled lamb marinated with coriander, fennel spice, black pepper, and parsley; served with basil sauce and peanut sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pumpkin Jumbo Prawn - $21: Sautéed pumpkin marinated jumbo prawns, bell pepper, onion in sweet chili garlic sauce topped with basil Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Corn Fritters - $9: Pan fried sweet corn with tempura flour served with sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Dumpling - $10: Chicken dumplings served with curry sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roti - $8: Pan fried pita bread served with yellow curry dipping sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honey Wings - $13: Chicken wings glazed with homemade sweet sauce served with steamed vegetables and topped with crispy basil Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Satay - $13: Grilled marinated chicken served with peanut sauce and cucumber salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Rolls - $11: Lettuce, carrot, ground chicken, prawn, noodle wrapped in rice paper Available at: dinner, lunch
- Angel Wings - $13: Fried boneless wings stuffed with silver noodle, ground chicken, corn & carrots Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Rolls - $10: Fried vegetarian egg roll served with sweet & sour sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Tofu - $9: Deep fried tofu served with sweet & sour sauce and peanut sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Cake - $13: Deep fried fish paste mixed with green bean and lime leaves Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Calamari - $14: Fried calamari served with sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato - $10: Fried sweet potato served with sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Roll - $11: Crispy shrimp wrapped in rice paper served with sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Puff - $11: Ground chicken, potato, and onion stuffed in homemade dough Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Nam Kao Tod - $14: Crispy rice ball salad with fermented pork, ginger, peanuts, and cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yum Woon Sen - $16: Silver noodle, ground chicken, prawns, red onion, roasted peanut, cilantro, and tomato in chili-lime dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kao-Sarn Salad - $13: Marinated chicken, lettuce, red onion, cucumber, tomato, cashew nut, apple, and crispy noodle with special dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prawn Salad - $14: Prawns, lettuce, red onion, cucumber, and tomato with homemade basil dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Salad - $18: Prawns, calamari, mussel, fish, scallop, red onion, cilantro, tomato, mint, and lemongrass in chili-oil dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Salad - $14: Sliced beef, onion, carrot, cilantro, tomato, and cucumber in chili-lime dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mango Salad - $16: Shredded mango, prawns, cashews, red onion, green onion, and cilantro in chili-lime dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Papaya Salad - $14: Shredded green papaya, tomato, green beans, and peanuts in chili-lime dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Larb Pork - $14: Ground pork, onion, rice powder, mint, and cilantro in chili-lime dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nam Tok Beef - $18: Grilled Ribeye tossed with onions, cilantro, mint, rice powder, and chili lime dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Po-Tak - $19: Prawns, calamari, mussel, fish, tomato, mushroom, basil, and ginger in spicy and sour soup Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Kha Kai - $15: Chicken, mushroom, onion, and lemon grass in coconut milk soup Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Yum Koong - $17: Prawns, mushroom, onion, tomato, and lemon grass in spicy and sour soup Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kiew - $17: Homemade wonton, chicken, prawns, celery, carrot, and spinach in chicken broth Available at: dinner, lunch
Curry
- Pumpkin Curry - $19: Pumpkin, chicken, bell pepper, and sweet basil in red coconut curry sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Curry - $18: Pork, bamboo shoots, bell pepper, zucchini, and sweet basil in green coconut curry sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Panang Curry - $18: Beef, pea-carrot, bell pepper, zucchini, sweet basil, and lime leaves in red curry coconut milk sauce Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yellow Curry - $18: Chicken, potato, onion, and carrot in yellow coconut milk curry sauce Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Curry - $18: Beef, bamboo shoots, bell pepper, zucchini, and sweet basil in red curry sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Duck Curry - $21: Boneless duck, tomato, pineapple, bell pepper, and sweet basil in red coconut curry sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
Grilled
- Crying Tiger - $25: Grilled marinated rib-eye steak on a bed of lettuce served with spicy chili-garlic sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bar-B-Q Pork - $18: Grilled marinated pork served with spicy chili-garlic sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bar-B-Q Chicken - $18: Marinated chicken, fire grilled served with steamed vegetables and sweet and sour sauce Dietary tags: Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Duck - $21: Roasted duck served with steamed vegetable topped with homemade gravy Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bar-B-Q Salmon - $24: Grilled salmon served with grilled asparagus and steamed vegetables topped with peanut sauce Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Pra Ram - $18: Marinated chicken served with steamed broccoli, carrot, and spinach topped with peanut sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ginger - $18: Pork sautéed with fresh ginger, bell pepper, onion, carrot, mushroom, and celery Available at: dinner, lunch
- Basil (Kra-Prow) - $18: Chicken sautéed with onion, bell pepper, and sweet basil in chili-garlic sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant - $18: Pork sautéed with eggplant, bell pepper, and sweet basil in oyster sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cashew Nut - $18: Chicken sautéed with cashew nut, mushroom, green bean, carrot, dried chili, and onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broccoli - $18: Beef sautéed with broccoli and carrots in garlic sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- String Bean (Preeg-King) - $18: Beef sautéed with green bean, bell pepper, carrot, and lime leaves in red curry paste Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Vegetable - $18: Sautéed broccoli, mushroom, zucchini, cabbage, carrots and green beans in garlic sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet and Sour - $18: Sautéed pork, cucumber, onion, tomato, bell pepper, and pineapple in tomato sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Pork w/ Chinese Broccoli - $18: Sautéed Chinese broccoli and crispy pork belly with garlic sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khao Kha Mu - $18: Braised Pork served with Chinese broccoli and pickled cabbage Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood
- Pad Ped Seafood - $24: Prawns, calamari, mussel, fish, and scallop sautéed with peppercorn and kra-chai in red curry paste Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pumpkin Seafood Curry - $24: Prawn, calamari, mussel, fish, scallop, bell pepper, and sweet basil in red coconut curry sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ginger Scallop - $24: Scallop sautéed with fresh ginger, bell pepper, onion, carrot, mushroom, and celery Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Choo-Chee Salmon - $24: Grilled salmon, bell pepper, sweet basil, and vegetables in red coconut milk curry sauce Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Sole - $23: Crispy fillets of Sole topped with sweet chili-garlic sauce and crispy basil Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Trout Rad Preeg - $20: Crispy Trout topped with sweet chili-garlic sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet and Sour Trout - $20: Crispy trout topped with sautéed cucumber, onion, and tomato Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Preeg Pao - $24: Prawns, calamari, mussel, fish, and scallop sautéed with onion, bell pepper, and mushroom in sweet chili oil sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Basil Seafood - $24: Seafood sautéed with onion, bell pepper, and sweet basil in chili-garlic sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodles
- Kao Soi - $17: Northern Thai style curry noodle-soup topped with crispy chicken and cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Pork Noodle - $17: Egg noodle, cilantro, and crushed peanuts topped with grilled marinated pork Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Noodle Soup - $17: Egg noodle soup with roasted duck, spinach, bean sprout, green onion and cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rad Nah - $17: Pan-fried noodle topped with sautéed pork, chinese broccoli, and carrot in bean paste gravy Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad See Ew - $17: Sautéed noodle with chicken, egg, Chinese broccoli, and carrot in bean-soy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Kee Mow - $17: Sautéed noodle with beef, tomato, onion, bell pepper, and sweet basil in chili–garlic sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Woon Sen - $18: Sautéed silver noodle with prawns, egg, mushroom, tomato, broccoli, cabbage, and onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Thai - $18: Sautéed rice noodle with prawns, egg, tofu, bean sprout, green onion, and crushed peanut Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deluxe Noodle - $17: Rice noodle, chicken, prawns, tofu, and vegetables in yellow curry soup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boat Beef Noodles - $17: Rice Noodles and beef meatballs in beef broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice Noodles w/ Chicken Curry Soup - $17: Vermicelli noodles and ground chicken with red curry broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wonton Noodle Soup - $17: Egg Noodles, dumplings, chicken, and ground pork in chicken broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Noodles with Ribeye or Prawns - $23: Stir fry egg noodles in garlic sauce with choice of ribeye or prawns Available at: dinner, lunch
Fried Rice
- Fried Rice (Chicken, Beef, or Pork) - $14: Fried rice with sautéed egg, onion, tomato, and pea carrots Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Rice (Prawn) - $16: Fried rice with sautéed egg, onion, tomato, and pea carrots Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Rice (Combination) - $18: Fried rice with sautéed egg, onion, tomato, and pea carrots Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Basil Fried Rice - $14: Fried rice with sautéed onion, bell pepper, and sweet basil in chili-garlic sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Rice Duck - $18: Fried rice sautéed with duck, egg, onion, tomato, and pea-carrot Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Rice Crab - $21: Fried rice sautéed with crab meat, egg, onion, tomato, peas and carrots Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pineapple Fried Rice - $18: Fried rice with chicken and prawns, onion, raisin, pineapple, and cashew nut Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Train Fried Rice - $15: Fried rice with Chinese Broccoli, egg, tomato, onion and pork Available at: dinner, lunch
Lunch Combinations
- Lunch Combination - $19.5: Select one Soup or Appetizer & one Entree: Served with rice or salad Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: lunch
Sides
- Steamed Vegetables - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brown Rice - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peanut Sauce - $4
- Garlic Noodles (Side) - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sticky Rice - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jasmine Rice - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cucumber Salad - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roti (Side) - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Fried Banana with Coconut Ice Cream - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sweet Sticky Rice & Mango - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Sweet Sticky Rice & Coconut Ice Cream - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Fried Banana - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free
- Coconut Ice Cream - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Roti With Ice Cream - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Fried Ice Cream - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Thai Iced Tea - $5.5
- Thai Iced Coffee - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Regular Iced Tea - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Homemade Lemonade - $5
- San Pelegrino - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Soda - $3: Coke, Diet Coke, 7-up, Dr. Pepper, Ginger Ale
- Rosella Juice - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Ginger Tea - $3 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- House Hot Tea - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
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