Kai’s Kitchen
Quick info
About Kai’s Kitchen
On Mount Pleasant Rd in Tunbridge Wells, opposite the train station, Kai's Kitchen serves Thai food across a menu of 129 dishes. Noodles form a large part of the list, spanning vegetable, chicken, beef, pork and prawn versions, alongside the Chiang Mai Chicken Coconut Noodle Soup. The room is small, with limited seating, and serves both sit-in diners and takeaway custom side by side. Orders can be called in ahead for collection and are turned around quickly. At the table, the waitstaff read orders back to confirm them, and prawn crackers come with the meal at no extra charge. It opens Monday to Saturday and closes on Sundays.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid multi-storey car park · Paid parking lot
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
129 dishes · mains £7–20- Noodles With Vegetables£13.50
- Noodles With Chicken/Beef/Pork£14.95
- Noodles With Prawn£15.95
- Noodles With Chicken & Prawns£16.95
- Noodles With Mixed Meat£16.95
- Chiang Mai Chicken Coconut Noodles Soup£17.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pad thai, moo bing pork skewers, volcano chicken and lamb massaman curry.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pad thai, moo bing pork skewers, volcano chicken and lamb massaman curry.
Customer Review Summary
Pad Thai draws the most repeated praise, with reviewers calling it delicious and perfectly balanced. Close behind, diners single out the Moo Bing pork skewers, Volcano Chicken, Tofu Tord, Mushroom Tom Yum Soup, and a takeaway Lamb Massaman Curry, alongside dishes like Isaan sausages, som tam, and whole seabass. Several describe the food as authentic Thai, with one Thai reviewer calling it the most authentic they've found in the UK. Portions are repeatedly called generous, and multiple reviewers note quick, friendly service, including a waitress who read orders back to confirm accuracy and staff checking in throughout the meal. Takeaway is praised as fast when ordered by phone. Value is mentioned favorably despite rising food prices elsewhere. No recurring complaints appear across the reviews. One diner recalls being guided by their waitress on what to order after stumbling upon the restaurant near their hotel, leaving with a new favorite meal.
Customer Review Summary
Pad Thai draws the most repeated praise, with reviewers calling it delicious and perfectly balanced. Close behind, diners single out the Moo Bing pork skewers, Volcano Chicken, Tofu Tord, Mushroom Tom Yum Soup, and a takeaway Lamb Massaman Curry, alongside dishes like Isaan sausages, som tam, and whole seabass. Several describe the food as authentic Thai, with one Thai reviewer calling it the most authentic they've found in the UK. Portions are repeatedly called generous, and multiple reviewers note quick, friendly service, including a waitress who read orders back to confirm accuracy and staff checking in throughout the meal. Takeaway is praised as fast when ordered by phone. Value is mentioned favorably despite rising food prices elsewhere. No recurring complaints appear across the reviews. One diner recalls being guided by their waitress on what to order after stumbling upon the restaurant near their hotel, leaving with a new favorite meal.
Featured reviews
- steven lyons
“Stumbled upon this little gem of a restaurant looking for somewhere to eat on the way back to our hotel. Our waitress guided us on what to choose for our meal and we wasn't …”
- Arcadian. Gardens
“I had seen great recommendations online so I thought I'd give them a go. I had a takeaway Lamb Massaman Curry. It was the most delicious dish,beautiful cooked and presented. I have found a new favourite meal. Thank you Kai's Kitchen, you certainly lived up to your reviews”
- Alien Dang
“It was my first time trying the food here and I will definitely be returning . I had pad Thai, squid and papaya salad and it all tasted very authentic. It’s the best Thai food I’ve had so far outside of Thailand and Mayfair. Im looking forward to trying more from the menu.”
- Lucie Harrington
“Amazing food some of the best Thai I've ever had! Khop Khun Ka !! Also amazingly fast for takeaway if you just call them up and always super friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend - one of my favourite places in Tunbridge Wells”
- payal vishwanath
“Always amazing food, amazing service and amazing staff. If you are hungry and you love Thai food, this is a no brainer. Although food prices are rising everywhere you get good value for your money here. This will always be my first choice of food anytime, any day!!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Serves great dessert
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
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- Serves vegan dishes
- Serves alcohol
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Offerings· 7
- Serves healthy options
- Serves late-night food
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Planning· 2
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Dining options· 5
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Highlights· 1
- Serves great dessert
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Parking· 1
- Paid multi-storey car park
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Atmosphere· 4
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trending
- Trendy
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