Ka Pao Edinburgh

If you’re looking for modern, innovative, and delicious Thai-fusion dishes, this is the place! We had three “small plates”: corn ribs, beef tartare, and pork belly papaya salad. All three were amazing. And then one “share size”: crab curry with rice noodles. It didn’t have the best texture but was really tasty (be sure to use the basil leaves and lime). The only misstep was the milk buns that they gave us for free with the crab curry; not the best. We also had two cocktails and both were great. Really wish we had 4 people so we could do the 12-course sharing menu! Our server was very attentive and took time to find out what dishes had ingredients we needed to avoid. Overall, highly recommend.

Came here to celebrate a birthday and could not have asked for better service. Staff were so attentive and helpful throughout our meal. Even before arriving and trying to booka table, staff were keeping us well informed and communication was always easy. The food was absolutely lovely. It often took me by surprise because you wouldn't expect to enjoy a corn rib or half a cabbage as much as I did at Ka Pao. I loved everything but if I had to pick a favourite dish it would be the seafood crackers. Well worth a try coming here

We had a brilliant meal at Ka Pao. The cocktails were excellent — the Coco Kwai was beautifully balanced and refreshing, and the Old Fashioned packed a proper punch (though we didn’t really catch the pandan flavor, it was still delicious). For starters, we tried the vegan corn ribs and patron peppers — both full of flavor and perfectly cooked. The mains were just as impressive: the hospital cabbage and gaeng garee curry were bursting with spice and depth, and the strip-fried broccoli made a great side. Every dish was vibrant and well thought out, and the service was friendly and attentive throughout. We’ll definitely be back!

It was my first time to eat here. My daughter already warned me that they ate here before and although the food were good, the fried chicken was far too sweet for them. I still wanted to try so I ordered the lunch menu which consists of corn ribs, beef pad kra pao, cucumber salad and rice. The corn ribs were, as everyone mentioned, a fabulous choice. Really tasty. I'd definitely order this again if I ever come back. The cucumber salad was quite nice too. Fresh with a nice lime flavour and spice. Unfortunately, the beef was very salty. Couldn't taste anything due to the saltiness. I was thinking of returning it but I havent eaten anything all day and it was already around 4pm by this time so I decided to just eat it. To manage the saltiness, I ate it with cucumber. I told them about this when I was getting my bill and waitress mentioned its probably because they use both oyster sauce and fish sauce. Informed her I cook with these ingredients everyday as I'm asian. Based on the colour of the beef which was really dark, i would guess they put too much soy. They need to taste their food before serving. It shouldnt leave the kitchen if its this salty. I had a lot of unfinished food, so they can certainly check the saltiness. I was ready to leave and pay my bill when they offered me a free dessert. I was actually messaging my daughter at this time saying that I need to visit Haute Dolci next to get some desserts to take the saltiness away. So I accepted this gesture. Desert was a nice chocolate mousse. Too much for me to eat but the gesture was much appreciated.

Visited Ka Pao Edinburgh on Sunday 5th October and absolutely loved it! I’m coeliac, and the staff were so friendly and knowledgeable — they made sure everything was safe and gluten free. Service was quick, and the food came out fresh and beautifully presented. The cured yellow fin tuna with kiwi, mint nam jim and macadamia was light and full of flavour, the grilled squid with orange and roasted red nam jim was perfectly cooked, and the fried chicken with fish sauce caramel and pickled banana chillies was incredible — crispy, sweet, spicy and totally addictive. A brilliant experience overall — amazing food, great staff, and a lovely atmosphere. Can’t wait to come back!