Kao Thai Menu
90 items in 10 sections · $2.30 – $34.44 · Thai Restaurant in Silver Spring, MD
Kao Thai’s menu lists 90 dishes and drinks, grouped into Beverages, Extra/Sub, Curry Dinner, Dessert, Fried Rice Dinner, and Soup and more. Prices range from $2.30 to $34.44, and a typical item costs about $13.74. Popular choices include Sparkling Water, Substitute Brown Rice, 44. Yellow Curry D, 70. Roti Sai Kai, and 52. Krapow Fried Rice D.
Beverages 12
- Sparkling Water$4.60
(Perrier)
- Sprite$2.30
- Lemonade$4.02
- Young Coconut Juice$5.17
- Hot Jasmine Tea$3.73
- Unsweetened Iced Tea$3.73
- Ginger Ale$2.30
- Diet Coke$2.30
- Coke$2.30
- Bottle Of Water$2.30
- Thai Iced Tea$4.60
- Thai Iced Coffee$4.60
Extra/Sub 10
- Substitute Brown Rice$3.45
- Sticky Rice$3.45
- White Rice$2.87
- Peanut Sauce$2.30
- Roti Bread$4.02
- Brown Rice$4.02
- Steam Mix Veggies$4.02
- Fried Egg$3.45
- Steam Thin Noodle$3.45
- Steam Brocoli$4.02
Curry Dinner 8
- 44. Yellow Curry D$19.49
A delicious yellow curry cooked with yellow curry powder, potato, carrot, and topped with scallion and fried onion.
- 50. Massaman Curry Chicken D$19.49
- 43. Red Curry D$19.49
A spicy Thai red curry made with red curry paste, bamboo shoot, bell pepper, green bean, basil and eggplant.
- 46. Panang Curry D$19.49
A Thai comfort food, this dish is made with your choice of meat simmered in a savory peanut curry sauce with coconut milk and serve with broccoli.
- 45. Green Curry D$19.49
A tasty Thai green curry made with green curry paste, bamboo shoot, bell pepper, green bean, basil and eggplant.
- 48. Pumpkin Curry D$21.79
- 49. Mango Curry D$20.64
- 47. Gang Pa Curry D$20.64
Dessert 4
- 70. Roti Sai Kai$9.14
(Thai-style Crepe) We're bringing a delicious Thai street cart dessert to you and dressing it up a bit. Roti bread,egg, condensed milk, sugar.
- 69. Fried Bananas$9.14
Crispy banana rolls, fried to perfection and topped with sweet honey, whipped cream, and a cherry on top.
- 68. Fresh Mango And Sticky Rice$10.29
Sweet mango served with steamed sticky rice drizzled with coconut milk and sprinkled with crispy mung beans.
- 71. Thai Coconut Custard$9.14
This hot custard is made with coconut milk and palm sugar. Three small cups. Delicious and easy to share.
Fried Rice Dinner 4
- 52. Krapow Fried Rice D$18.34
Spicy Thai style fried rice cooked in a chili basil sauce and your choice of meat. Includes onion, bell pepper, basil, peas and carrots.
- 53. Pineapple Fried Rice D$20.64
Thai style fried rice made with pineapple, cashew nuts, egg, onion, scallion, tomato, peas, carrots, and your choice of meat.
- 51. Thai Fried Rice D$18.34
- 54. Crab Fried Rice D$22.94
Thai style fried rice with lump crab meat, eggs, onion, scallion, tomato, peas, and carrots.
Soup 4
- 01. Tom Yum Soup$9.14
A signature Thai soup, the broth is flavored with lemongrass, mushroom, tomato and your choices.
- 02. Tom Kha Soup$9.14
This delicious soup, like Tom Yum, is made with the same ingredients but lightly sweetened up with coconut milk.
- 03. Wonton Soup$9.14
(Pork and Chicken) Simple yet appetizing, our wontons are made with pork and chicken, then brought to a boil in our homemade chicken broth. Made with napa cabbage, scallion, and fried garlic.
- 04. Tofu And Mixed Vegetable Soup$9.14
A good complement to any meal, this light chicken broth soup is prepared with mixed vegetables and soft tofu.
Noodle Dishes Dinner 4
- 57. Drunken Noodles D$18.34
A spicy noodle dish made with wide rice noodles, sweet basil, bell pepper, tomato, broccoli, and your choice of meat stir-fried in a Thai chili garlic sauce.
- 58. Dragon Noodles D$18.34
Our spin on traditional Thai drunken noodles, this dish is made by stir-frying lo mein noodles in a chili garlic sauce with sweet basil leaves, bell pepper, tomato, broccoli, and your choice of meat.
- 55. Pad Thai D$18.34
A favorite Thai dish, this stir-fried thin rice noodle dish is made with your choice of meat, egg and red bean curd. Served with bean sprout, lemon, and ground peanut on the side.
- 56. Pad See Ew D$18.34
This sweeter Thai noodle dish is made by stir-frying wide rice noodles in a Thai soy sauce. Made with egg, broccoli, tomato, and your choice of meat.
Starters 18
- 08. Kanom Jeeb$9.14
Thai style steamed dumplings made with chicken, shrimp, crab. (4 pieces)
- 11. Roti Kanai With Yellow Curry Chicken$12.59
Grilled roti bread served with a side of yellow curry, made with chicken, potato and carrot.
- 12. Satay Chicken$12.59
Grilled chicken skewers marinated with aromatic yellow curry powder, served with a side of peanut sauce and sweet cucumber sauce. (4 skewers)
- Kaprow Spring Roll$10.35
- 15. Larb Gai$12.59
Spicy Thai style chicken salad, made with minced chicken tossed with fresh lime juice, red onion, scallion, chili powder, and topped with mint.
- 05. Golden Spring Rolls$7.99
A classic starter, our crispy vegetable rolls are filled with celery, carrots, cabbage and cellophane noodles and are served with sweet and sour sauce. (3 pieces)
- 19. Yum Woon Sen$14.89
Spicy Thai style chicken and shrimp noodle salad. Made with cellophane noodles, minced chicken, and shrimp. Tossed with fresh lime juice, red onion, scallion, chili powder, and topped with mint.
- 18. Som Tum Talay$14.89
This papaya salad is topped with fresh shrimp and scallop. Made with green bean, tomato and carrot. Tossed in a spicy chili lime juice dressing and topped with peanuts.
- 10. Crispy Crab Rolls$9.14
Crab rolls are made with smooth cream cheese and served with sweet and sour sauce. (4 pieces) (Imitation crab)
- Crab Rangoon$11.44
Crispy fried wontons stuffed with imitation crab meat,cream cheese and mayonnaise.
- 06. Summer Rolls$9.14
A healthier alternative to spring rolls, summer rolls are made with lettuce, carrot, celery, scallion, and sweet basil. Rolled in a fresh rice wrapper and served with sweet and sour sauce and crusted peanuts. (2 pieces)
- Veggie Fried Dumpling$9.14
- 09. Curry Puffs Chicken$9.14
A crispy Thai style curry puff pastry filled with potato, yellow curry powder and onion, served with sweet cucumber sauce. (2 pieces)
- 17. Som Tum$12.59
Shredded green papaya salad made with green bean, tomato and carrot. Tossed in a spicy chili lime juice dressing and topped with peanuts.
- 16. Yum Neau$13.74
Thinly sliced grilled New York sirloin steak tossed with spicy chili lime juice, red onion, carrot, scallion, and fresh mint.
- 14. Shrimp Bikini$10.29
Crispy fried rolls made with tiger shrimp and stuffed with celery, carrot and cabbage. Served with a side of sweet and sour sauce. (3 pieces)
- Thai Chicken Wings$13.74
- 13. Golden Fried Tofu$9.14
A generous helping of crispy fried tofu served with sweet and sour dipping sauce and crushed peanuts.
Chef’s Specials 15
- 29. Pad Pumpkin$21.79
Golden pumpkin stir-fried with egg, green onion and bell pepper with your choice of meat.
- Siam Duck$34.44
- 27. Goong Ob Woon Sen$24.09
Cellophane noodle, shitake mushroom, carrot, napa cabbage, ginger, celery, and scallion. Served in a ceramic hot pot.
- 20. Bangkok Seafood Delight$25.24
Shrimp, scallop, mussel, and squid simmered in a Thai spicy basil sauce with onion and red pepper. Topped with crispy Thai basil leaves.
- Gang Dang Ped ( Duck Curry )$24.09
- 25. Thai Chili Tilapia$21.79
Fresh crispy Tilapia filet served over a bed of mixed vegetables and Thai style chili basil sauce on top.
- 30. Crispy Goong$22.94
Breaded shrimp bed on mixed vegetables, topped with garlic-pepper sauce or egg in yellow curry sauce.
- 21. Siam Salmon$25.24
Crispy fried salmon filet with panang curry or spicy Thai basil sauce, served with a generous portion of steamed broccoli.
- 26. Soft Shell Crab$29.84
Lightly battered and crispy fried made with your choice of a yellow curry or chili basil sauce.
- Soft Shell Crab Pad Thai$34.44
- 31. Mu Ping$19.49
Grilled pork skewers marinated with fresh Thai herbs and spices. Served with a traditional spicy dipping sauce and a side of sticky rice. (4 skewers)
- 28. Ginger Duck$25.24
Boneless duck filet, breaded and fried. Served over mixed vegetables and topped with our famous ginger sauce.
- 22. Crispy Chicken Kaprow$21.79
Crispy Chicken Kaprow is made with boneless white meat chicken pieces crispy fried, then stir-fried in spicy chili basil sauce, and topped with fried basil.
- 23. Siam Beef$21.79
Grilled slices of New York sirloin steak marinated Thai style and topped with sesame seeds, served over a bed of mixed vegetables.
- 24. Thai Spicy Catfish$21.79
Fresh Crispy catfish in a delicious red curry. Made with green bean, bamboo, eggplant, bell pepper, and kaffir lime leaves.
Entrees Dinner 11
- 40. Broccoli In Brown Sauce D$18.34
Your choice of meat and a generous portion of broccoli stir-fried in a light brown oyster sauce.
- 41. Sesame Chicken D$18.34
A non-spicy dish. Sesame chicken is made with boneless white meat chicken pieces crispy fried, then stir-fried in sweet and sour sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds, and served with steamed broccoli.
- 34. Pad Prik Khing D$18.34
A flavorful Thai dish, pad prik khing is made by cooking green bean, bell pepper, basil, and your choice of meat in a spicy red chili sauce.
- 39. Thai Spicy Bamboo D$18.34
Served with your choice of meat, bamboo shoot and bell pepper stir-fried in a spicy basil sauce.
- 32. Pad Kaprow D$18.34
This famous spicy chili basil dish is prepared with your choice of meat and is cooked with green bean, bell pepper, onion, and garlic.
- 42. Kao Thai Vegetables D$18.34
This dish is cooked with mixed seasonal vegetables in a light brown garlic sauce.
- 33. Pad Khing Sod D$18.34
Your choice of meat stir-fried with fresh ginger, bell pepper, white onion and scallion in a light black bean sauce.
- 36. Cashew Nuts D$18.34
White meat chicken stir-fried with cashew nuts, bell pepper, white onion and scallion in a brown sauce.
- 35. Thai Sweet And Sour D$18.34
Your choice of meat stir-fried in a sweet and tangy sauce with pineapple, cucumber, baby corn, tomato, bell pepper, carrots, mushroom, onion, and scallion.
- 37. Pra Ram D$18.34
Your choice of meat stir-fried in a yellow curry powder with a side of steamed broccoli and topped with peanut sauce.
- 38. Thai Spicy Eggplant D$18.34
Your choice of meat sauteed with a generous helping of eggplant, bell pepper, onion, garlic and basil in a spicy chili soybean sauce.
How these prices compare
Based on 10 menus with 582 priced items from Thai restaurants in Maryland, the median menu item costs $14.95, and half of all items are priced between $7.95 and $19.49.
At Kao Thai the median listed price is $13.74, close to the typical $14.95 for Thai restaurants in Maryland.
| Item | Here | Typical |
|---|---|---|
| Thai Iced Tea | $4.60 | $5.00 |
| Brown Rice | $4.02 | $4.51 |
| Crab Rangoon | $11.44 | $11.72 |
Typical prices are calculated from 10 menus in our guide.
Menu items and prices are provided for information and may have changed (last updated April 2026). Allergen information is not included – please ask the restaurant.