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Kin Kao Mai Authentic Thai Restaurant

4.2(181)on Googlepasir ris

1 Pasir Ris Cl, #01-309 E!Avenue, Singapore 519599

Dine-inTakeoutDelivery

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)12:00 PM – 1:00 AM

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
BSolid

Score: 75 / 100

Atmosphere85
Queue wait70
Food quality70
Value for money65

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 29 May 2026

Our take: Kin Kao Mai offers a lively atmosphere, particularly with its live band starting at 8 PM, which seems to be a significant draw for many guests.

While some reviewers note a shift from mookata to more general Thai cuisine, the food is generally well-received, with specific mentions of olive rice, fried squid, mango salad, and clear tom yum soup.

The Khun Phaen Ale craft beer, with its lychee notes, is highlighted as a unique offering.

However, we note that the live band can get quite loud after 8 PM, which might not suit all diners.

One reviewer also described the Pad Thai as unusually wet and the overall food as 'Thai inspired Zichar' that is slightly expensive.

We'd recommend making reservations, especially on weekend evenings, as walk-ins are often turned away due to full bookings.

Best for those who enjoy a vibrant, musical dining experience and don't mind a louder environment after 8 PM.

Signature

Khun Phaen Ale craft beer

Best time

Before 8pm (to avoid loud live band)

Wait time

Reservations essential on Friday/Saturday nights

Price

$$ ($37.50/person)

Score: 75 · 5 sources

What customers say

Kin Kao Mai in Pasir Ris is praised for its lively atmosphere, especially with the live band starting at 8 PM, and generally good Thai-inspired food like olive rice and mango salad.

Customers frequently highlight the need for reservations, particularly on weekends, due to its popularity.

While some find the food solid and service attentive, others note it's more 'Thai-inspired Zichar' and can be a bit pricey, with the live band's volume a point of contention for some diners.

lively atmosphere & live band (post-8 PM)reservation essential (especially weekends)Thai-inspired Zichar cuisinefood quality (generally good, some specific dish feedback)pricing perception
60% positive20% neutral20% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★★Danny Lien· 10 months ago

The food is good. The staff is friendly and attentive. There is a band that plays from 8pm and good too. Have to make reservations, especially on Friday and Saturday night. Always full and unable to g…

★★★★★Cindy Tan· a year ago

Nice cooling night spent in this Thai restaurant with live band. The atmosphere was very lively, food was decent and there were happy hours before 8pm for some beer. Will return again next time perhap…

★★★★★Marion Lee· 9 months ago

We have 4 of us and had ordered - olive rice - fried squid - mango salad - pad Thai - chicken wing - clear tom yum soup - french fries and - 2 Thai beer 🍻 Per pax cost $37.50 The food are all very n…

★★★★Nana K· a year ago

Had a great time at Kin Kao Mai! We initially came for mookata but were disappointed to find out they no longer serve it (at least for now). That said, the Thai food was still solid, and the service w…

★★★★★Matthew Lee· a year ago

Thai food this ain't. More appropriately, Thai inspired Zichar that's a wee bit slightly expensive. But tasted not too bad. The wettest pad thai I've ever encountered. Live band get real loud. As suc…

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