KubKhao — Restaurant in Iwakuni

I’m a big fan of Thai foods aside from Filipino foods. This place was a different Thai restaurant before (very slow service!) but 2 years ago, KUB KHAO took over and continued serving Thai foods. And this time, the service is FAST even if the staff is alone. I’d just guess there’s someone or two staffs working in the kitchen that cooks fast. Anyways! the CRISPY THAI PRAWN CAKES IS SOOOOOOO GOOOOOD!!! 🤤🤤🤤💘💘💘. That’s 10 out of 10!!! 🥰. Give it a try and you’ll see what I’m talking about 😊. Pad Thai noodles is good too but of course there’s tiny shrimps is one of the ingredients so there’s a little off smell to it, but nothing to worry about! it’s STILL DELICIOUS!. You can choose Shrimp, Chicken, and Pork. I got the Shrimp one and my husband got the Pork. The fried chicken wings are crispy but i just noticed, they like serving it with sweet and spicy sauce. I don’t eat spicy food but i did a bit because it’s good. Highly recommend to give this place a try!...

I never write reviews but this place deserves one. The food is AMAZING! It’s also very authentic and not Japanified. So if you’re not a fan of spicy food, tell them when ordering because they use real Thai chilies. We loved everything we tried and came back two days in a row because we just couldn’t get enough!

My absolute favorite is the Pad Kee Mao (drunken mama). You can customise the protein for most dishes. We got chicken pad kee mao, chicken pad Thai, chicken satay, beef panang curry, and green chicken curry. All were spice level 3 and they were spicy. It was perfect for us because we have a very high spice tolerance but take the spice levels seriously.

I will say though that the service is quite slow as they only have one cook at this point. It’s worth it though. I recommend calling and ordering ahead. Not the most affordable restaurant, but not bad either.

*Sorry for the bad photos. Had to dig right in because...

Everything is prepared to order, and tastes fresh! When I am craving a flavorful fresh salad, the papaya salad is my go to. It has the tang, sweetness, & a bit of savory that's a perfect combo with a little crunch and fragrant herbs. The spring rolls are also delicious. This restaurant is run by Thai folk, so none of the dishes are "Japanified." And if you want spice, they will definitely deliver on the spice! You just got to ask! Sidenote: rice is not included with your order, so make sure you order it separately!

The service here is very friendly and prompt!

I also had their cold salad noodles, green curry, and pad thai-- everything is always delicious and served with a smile.

Parking is very accessible and free, and they are open late! I'm so glad that there's authentic Thai cuisine available, and it's one of my favorite spots to eat...