Step into Song (By Kin Kao), a vibrant restaurant where the essence of Thailand meets Vancouver. Our chefs create a symphony of flavors, each dish crafted from fresh, authentic ingredients. Experience the bold tastes of traditional Thai cuisine with our fiery Tom Yum soup, infused with lemongrass, galangal, and chilies, or indulge in the rich Massaman curry, a perfect blend of spices and tender meat. The ambiance is equally enchanting, featuring contemporary Thai art that enhances your culinary journey. Our friendly staff ensures a seamless experience, making every visit memorable. Whether you're a seasoned foodie or new to Thai flavors, Song (By Kin Kao) offers an unforgettable dining experience. Let your taste buds be swept away by the magic of authentic Thai cuisine, expertly prepared and presented with passion. Book your table today and discover the harmony of taste at Song (By Kin Kao).
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From the OpenTable editors: Song takes familiar Thai dishes to new heights with bold flavors and meticulous technique, earning a Michelin Bib Gourmand nod. Think Pad Thai made with fresh noodles and tossed in a house tamarind sauce or green curry studded with sous vide beef shank. The drink menu is equally thoughtful, featuring natural wines and cocktails spiked with Thai ingredients like lemongrass and ginger.
At Broadway + Kingsway (1 block east Kingsway: North end of Broadway)
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
There is a bus stop directly out front. There are lots of free parking in and around the area but it can be hard at times to find parking. Try the smaller residential streets or along Broadway and Kingsway. Read parking regulations to avoid being ticketed and towed.Please make it a point to leave early to avoid late arrivals.
Sun - Mon - 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.,Wed - Sat - 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Start your evening off early with a beverage of your choice along with a snack/starter!
Nightly form 5 PM to 6 PM, patrons can enjoy our happy hour wine by the glass/bottle, new cocktails, discounted draft beer/cider along with discounted snacks and starters (food Happy Hour is available on Mondays/Wednesdays and Thursdays).
We will hand select wines to be offered by the glass and bottle. Our vast inventory of natural wines are hand selected each evening for you to enjoy by our wine director. If you feel like a bottle for the table, bottles will be up to 30% off during this time.
Popular dishes
Menu
Song (By Kin Kao)'s menu was last updated 2025-01-21.
Amuse
Grilled Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce in Crispy Cone
Appretizer
Deep Fried Shrimp Cake Stuffed Salted Egg Yolk with Plum Sauce
Salad
Roasted Bone Marrow with Thai Herbs, Mushroom Paste, Grilled Cube Steak and Crispy Lotus Root
Soup
Hot and Sour Seafood Soup (Tom Yum Po Taek)
Main
Massaman Curry Beef Short Rib
Deep Fried Red Snapper with Sweet & Sour Chili Sauce
Dessert
Coconut Dumplings (Kanom Tom) with Coconut Milk Ice cream
What 587 people are saying
Song (By Kin Kao) reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
4.8Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value
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Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Song (By Kin Kao) offers a vibrant Thai dining experience with "exceptional flavours" and "amazing food and service." Guests rave about the "creative decisions" and "authentic Thai food," with standout dishes like the pomelo salad and crab fried rice. Service is often praised as "attentive," enhancing the memorable atmosphere.
587 Reviews
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Tara
Vancouver4 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 3
Food 4
Service 2
Ambience 2
Delicious food, friendly food runners, but overall, not a great dining experience. We were there to celebrate my daughter's completion of second year at UBC. Cocktails did not arrive until we were nearly done with the starters, then a long pause before our main (pad thai) arrived. And then at the end of the meal, we were presented with the bill without anyone asking if we might like dessert.
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DavidM
Vancouver2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 15, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Friendly staff, delicious food, and comfortable ambience . Loved the creative decisions that were portioned right.
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Michael VIP
Vancouver1 review
5.0
Dined on April 8, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Exceptional flavours! One of the best experiences in the YVR dining scene and without a doubt worthy of the Michelin recommendation (many aren’t in this city!)
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Raymond VIP
Vancouver2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Definitely order the Chef's Choice! You get the best of the best.
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Kathy
Vancouver15 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Another amazing meal at Song! We ordered the wings, pomelo salad, taro spring rolls, shrimp pad Thai, curry beef! Every dish was delicious and beautiful! Can’t wait till next time!
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John
Edmonton2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 4
Food was very good. We ordered a pad thai and a fried seafood curry. Both were tasty.
The pad thai was a bit better than many I've had, which were usually too sweet for me. This one was just right. Could use more roasted chopped peanuts (served on the side).
The curry was well balanced. My only complaint was that the squid was a bit tough. The large shrimps were the best. The Thai green peppercorn added bursts of heat once chewed-on.
I found the price too much for some dishes: $50 for Tom Yum soup and $40 for the crab fried rice?! A soup is not a main course and should have different sizes & prices for 2-3, 4-6 etc.
We have been to many many Thai restaurants (northern and southern Thai) and just wanted to try this on the Michelin Star reputation. Now that we have ...
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Brian VIP
Vancouver27 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 1, 2025
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 3
Definitely unique and tasty Thai restaurant in Vancouver.
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Davidson VIP
Vancouver17 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
A brilliant meal as always! Thank you. Food is very fragrant and delicious. Service is outstanding. Best Thai restaurant in Vancouver
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Phoebe
Vancouver1 review
4.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Ordered the steak salad, beef green curry, and pad thai with pork belly. Overall the food was very flavourful and cooked well. Really enjoyed the sauce for the steak salad as well as the lychee. Pad thai was very yummy. Would say the portions were on the small side though.
Our server was very nice and gave us options for dishes that wouldn't be too spicy. We're also very attentive when we said there was someone with an allergy at the table.
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brockl
Las Vegas6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Awesome dinner at SONG ! Thanks all for the amazing time
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FAQs
Song (By Kin Kao) is rated 4.7 stars by 587 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
At Broadway + Kingsway (1 block east Kingsway: North end of Broadway)
Neighbourhood
Mount Pleasant
Hours of Operation
Mon 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Thai, Asian, Southeast Asian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
There is a bus stop directly out front. There are lots of free parking in and around the area but it can be hard at times to find parking. Try the smaller residential streets or along Broadway and Kingsway. Read parking regulations to avoid being ticketed and towed.Please make it a point to leave early to avoid late arrivals.