Must-Try God-Tier Thai Food in SF! Certified with 3 Visits 🤩

There’s this Thai restaurant in San Francisco that I’ve seriously visited three times—Khao Tiew! Every time I eat here, I’m blown away. I’d feel guilty not bringing my friends here 🥹💛 📍 272 Claremont Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94127 💰 Around $30–50 per person ⏰ Opens at 4 PM (closed for lunch) 🥢 First Visit Pad Kra Pao with Pork One bite and I was amazed! The chili aroma exploded instantly, and it was so fragrant mixed with rice～ Certified spicy by a Hunan native 🔥 Every grain of rice was coated with the savory oil from the minced pork. The more I ate, the more I craved—I couldn’t stop! Pad Thai + Chinese Broccoli Sour, spicy, and super refreshing. The noodles were smooth with a hint of sweetness, perfectly complemented by the greens. 🫕 Second Visit Tom Yum Hotpot with Seafood The balance of sour and spicy was just right, with a strong lemongrass flavor 🌿 Every sip tasted like summer. We skipped the Pad Kra Pao that time since a friend couldn’t handle spice, but the aroma still filled the air～ Duck Panang Curry Rich curry sauce with a touch of coconut milk, tender duck meat soaked in flavor—so comforting with rice 💛 🥩 Third Visit Beef Don with Egg Juicy beef, silky egg yolk, and the biggest surprise—the rice underneath was seasoned! Savory, fragrant, and perfectly salty. One bite and I was in heaven. That “the rice outshines the meat” kind of happiness—I still can’t forget it 😭 Tom Yum Chicken Soup I didn’t feel like having seafood this time, and besides the color, the taste was almost identical! Same tangy, spicy kick with strong lemongrass notes. Non-seafood lovers, go for it ✅ 🍞 Dessert—Always the Grand Finale! A must-order every time. Burnt Butter Kaya Toast Caramelized toast + green pandan jam + coconut ice cream 💚 The white bread is soft, lightly toasted with a buttery aroma, topped with sweet, non-cloying pandan jam, and served with a scoop of icy coconut ice cream～ Crispy outside, soft inside, hot and cold at once— one bite and happiness explodes 🍦 I’ve seen so many people come here just for this dessert! 🪷 Vibes & Atmosphere Wooden tables and chairs + warm lighting 💡 The whole place is fragrant and cozy. I’ve arrived right at opening for all three visits～ From barely any tables occupied at first, to now waiting in longer lines every time. If a friend visits SF and wants Thai food, this is my #1 recommendation 💛 Three visits in and I’m already planning my fourth 🥹 Don’t forget to order dessert! #SanFranciscoEats #RestaurantRecs #IrresistibleEthnicCuisine #SFFood #SFThaiFood #KhaoTiew #ThaiFoodRecommendation #FoodReviewObserver #SFGoodEats #3TimeVisitor