Kai Asian Street Food Vancouver — Restaurant in Vancouver

I will say upfront that I have resisted going to Kai Asian because of the paper bowls and plates. There is just something so basically unappetizing about shoveling food into your mouth out of paper, but I thought, Put aside your preconceptions and focus solely on the food. I had the steamed Pork Bao as an appetizer and they were great! A good way to launch into a culinary adventure. They were served with Sriracha and Soy sauce, But nothing to put the sauces in... Just a small peeve. I used the plastic top from my water, but I was determined to not withhold stars for petty utensil issues. I would have liked a little sweet sauce, perhaps Hoisin, but the Boa was good, hot, and satisfying. The Tom Kha was exceptional, even is the Kafir lime leaf appeared to be dried instead of fresh. But then like a pestering ghost, the problem of utensils comes back into my sensibilities. The spoon is a tiny plastic number that regiments you into a delicate sipping that was distracting and made me feel like a kid in a school lunch room, but worse... It was a cheap flimsy spoon with sharp edges that repeatedly cut the inside of my lip. I looked down at the spoon and thought, What is that red color? Some wonderful crimson spice? No, It was blood and not just one side, both sides. As much as I hate to do it, the feeling of cheapness keeps edging in. I know, it's a small place and they probably don't have room for a dishwasher, but they need to figure out some answer for their spoons and forks at least. I am not interested in wrapping my big arthritic hands around a tiny light weight piece of sharp plastic, like a bear trying to grasp a toothbrush. So why, if I am so annoyed have I unbent enough to bestow the full 5 stars, and I'll tell you. I got the Sesame Balls to go for my wife, which I did with some trepidation, as she is extraordinarily picky about her Sesame Balls. The Princess and the Sesame Balls instead of the Princess and the Pea. I delivered these little orbs of chewy dough and Red Bean Paste, and her eyes lit up! And as her eyes lit up, Kai's Asian Street Food went up in my esteem. What makes the wife happy, makes me happy. I hope it will not be too weird if I bring my own utensils with me next time I visit. If I could bring my own plates and bowls, I would. It's a tiny neighborhood offering jammed into a fast food space that is not big enough to play with the local big boy. Perfect for to-go orders and the folks in the area who want to gas up and catch a quick bite, but I'll never take someone there who I...

I have been coming here for months enjoying the fried and refried food. The mango and sticky rice are the best in town.

I will never go back here again unfortunately. I tried buying a Thai tea. Plain and simple. I handed the lady a 20. She handed me 3 dollars and some change back. I told her I handed her a 20 and she hands me a receipt that says 10 dollars. She tries to fight me on the amount I handed her. I demand it back. She finally gives me my change after about a minute stand off and then pours my tea about 75% of the way full and seals it. They tried swindling me out of 10 dollars and about 5 Oz of tea. I hate that lady for being a thief. A shameful thief.

When they look at the footage later they will realize the mistake they made. You lost a dear...

I live nearby and this place was a great little find. With 15 menu items, vegan options, and specials this place has something for everyone. The gentleman who was running the front desk took my order and I believe cooked it himself as well.

I got the pad thai with spring rolls and my order was out in less than 10 minutes. The pad thai was pretty good! It has all the elements I would expect from traditional pad thai, and the helping is generous for the price. The spring rolls were absolutely delicious. Perfectly fried, crunchy outside and soft inside.

This will definitely be my go-to spot for when I'm craving Thai food but don't want to...