Khao Tiew, West Portal
9 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/AskSF12 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Khao Tiew in West Portal draws recommendations for Thai food and value. One diner singles out the crispy papaya salad, and another praises the spicy cooking while describing the room as informal. A parent includes it among favorite family choices, but another warns that a long wait can be difficult with children. A dissenting diner prefers other Thai restaurants.
Address
Khao Tiew, 272 Claremont Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94127
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/wellvis in r/AskSF · Aug 2024
Recommends Khao Tiew as a new spot that hasn't disappointed.
- Recommendsu/Frostysorbet in r/AskSF · Jun 2026
Lists it among favorite kid-friendly restaurants.
- Recommendsu/turnleftnoright in r/AskSF · Aug 2024taste
Says Khao Tiew is very good.
- Recommendsu/euroq in r/AskSF · Aug 2024
Calls it an unassuming hidden gem that is very good.
- Recommendsu/kelduck1 in r/AskSF · Aug 2024value
Calls the food excellent and reasonably priced, a total gem.
- Recommendsu/Pleasant-Pen1289 in r/AskSF · May 2024
Names Khao Tiew as a recommendation.
- Mixedu/Savings-Breath-9118 in r/AskSF · Jun 2026ambience
Food is awesome for spicy Thai but interior is not fancy, quite funky.
- Mixedu/luminousgypsy in r/AskSF · Jun 2026wait time
Says food is amazing but wait can exceed two hours, tough with kids.
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- Recommendsu/yankeevandal in r/AskSF · Oct 2024
Calls the new Thai place the true gem.
- Recommendsu/SnooSketches8874 in r/AskSF · Aug 2024
Enthusiastically endorses Khao Tiew.
- Caveatu/Calm_vibes1111 in r/AskSF · Aug 2024taste
Found it underwhelming and missing the mark for their tastes.
- Recommendsu/SFyat in r/AskSF · Oct 2024taste
Praises the crispy papaya salad.
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