Kai Thai — Restaurant in Madrid

I walked into Kai Thai not even hungry—and somehow ended up inhaling more food than anyone else in the room.

The moment I sat down, I noticed how fast everything came out. No endless waiting, no “where’s our food?” glances—just efficient, friendly service that made the whole experience feel easy and effortless.

Let’s talk about that mango salad with shrimp. Light, fresh, and bursting with flavor—the sweet mango, the perfectly cooked shrimp, that zingy dressing with a little kick… it was the kind of dish that makes you pause mid-bite just to appreciate what’s happening in your mouth.

Then came the fried rice. Wow. It was ridiculously good—fluffy, smoky, savory, and so well-balanced that I genuinely considered ordering another round just to take home. And the green curry with chicken? Creamy, rich, and aromatic with just the right heat. It hugged the rice in the best possible way.

The vibe? Casual and chill but with that buzz of happy diners who clearly know this place is a gem. I wasn’t even planning to eat much, but by the end, I was scraping plates and making plans to come back. Kai Thai knows exactly what they’re...

There’s a kind of restaurant that doesn’t scream for attention—it just quietly earns your respect. This little Thai spot does exactly that. No gimmicks, no inflated ego, just food cooked by people who clearly give a damn.

We ordered the Pad Thai, red curry, pot piad sod, satay, and kyung sai bai. Every dish had something to say. The Pad Thai hit that perfect balance—sweet, sour, smoky, the way it should be when a wok is properly respected. The red curry came out deep and fragrant, unapologetically spicy, the kind that wakes up every sense. The satay was tender, kissed by smoke. The pot piad sod—fresh, crisp, the taste of summer in every bite.

Then came dessert. A dry cake, ice cream drowned in bottled caramel—an afterthought in an otherwise soulful meal. But that’s forgivable. If they ever figure out their desserts the way they’ve mastered their curries and noodles, this place could easily be one of the greats.

A reminder that real cooking doesn’t need fanfare—it just needs honesty,...

Such a great find in the saturated Madrid restaurant scene. I’m always excited to try a new Thai restaurant. I happened to walk by this place early in the morning and immediately knew that I’d be back for dinner. I wasn’t disappointed!

I was dining alone, but the portions are definitely intended to share. I had the vegetable spring rolls and they were the most delicious spring rolls that I’ve ever been served. I definitely recommend for an exceptional start to your meal.

For my entree, I ordered the pad ki mao, my go-to Thai dish. Although the flavors were phenomenal, I was a bit disappointed to see that they are made with spaghetti noodles instead of a wide rice noodle. I’ll chalk it up to a Spanish cultural alteration. I was also warned that the dish would be a little spicy, which I thought was an exaggeration by Spanish standards. It was however generously spicy, which I don’t mind. However, if others are spice-averse, please listen to...