Khao Niao

15505 Ruggles St #105, Omaha, NE 68116, United States

Khao Niao
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Diner Review №2

This place is just awesome! The peanut sauce is the best! As I am vegetarian, tried the vegetarian options and the restaurant can replace anything with what you ask for! I tried Basil fried rice, and Masaman curry, and tasted very good. Happy that I was able to find this restaurant after 2 years😊I have tasted Thai tea before and have never seen Thai coffee. The coffee tasted so good as well. I got a chance to meet UM and she is very cool and very friendly. I recommend this restaurant for Vegan options and will go again.

Diner Review №3

Best Thai food we’ve ever eaten. I’ve tried almost everything on the menu and haven’t been disappointed once. Yellow Curry and Drunken Noodles are the go to. Dietary restriction friendly. They get busy with carry-out orders during the dinner rush, but it’s well worth the wait!

Diner Review №4

Super solid Thai food. Drunken noodz were delicious. Ordered via UberEats and was still hot and fresh when it arrived. Portions aren’t huge, but quality, texture and flavors are A+

Diner Review №5

Need to expand this business model

Diner Review №6

Food is unbelievably fantastic but the service is awful. The guy running the front counter seems to always be behind and unorganized. Hire some servers and wait staff!

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Diner Review №8

We are out of town from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. We were impressed with the food and great customer service! Definitely will be back again. Thank you for everything you do!

Diner Review №9

Khao Kiao is an absolute must-try for Thai food lovers! We ordered the Pad Thai, Drunken Noodles, and Fresh Spring Rolls, and everything was fantastic. The Drunken Noodles, made fresh in-house, were a standout—so flavorful and perfectly spiced. The Pad Thai was well-balanced and delicious, and the Fresh Spring Rolls were light, crisp, and packed with freshness. The staff was warm and attentive, and the cozy atmosphere made the experience even better. If you’re craving authentic Thai cuisine, Khao Kiao is the place to go. Highly recommend!

Diner Review №10

Easily the best Pad Thai in Omaha. We will easily make the drive from Gretna when we want Thai food.

Diner Review №11

Ordered curry to go spice level 15. It was bland and had literally zero spice. The rice was just a solid block and wouldn't separate.

Won't be making that mistake again, meh

Diner Review №12

Ordered takeout at 6 PM. Told it would be 70 minutes. My wife and daughter arrived at the restaurant at 7:10. It is 8:35 now and still no food. I will never order food from this place again. The food is good, but not that good.

Diner Review №13

Horrible customer service from the guy up front, waited two hours for food, order wasn't accurate

Diner Review №14

The husband / wife team is charming and wonderful. I asked what they recommend and ordered - perfection

Diner Review №15

Love this place! Honestly my favorite spot in the Omaha area. Service and food is always excellent!

Diner Review №16

Watch me tear up these fruit rangoons, it's very delicious, very nice and kind staff! Great food and atmosphere, I ate the last bit of the cream, nothing goes to waste

Diner Review №17

Not sure what it is but I just had the Beef Fried Rice and it’s the best fried rice I have ever ate. The flavor is remarkable. Will be my new go to spot for fried rice. Wow.

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Pad see ew and beef pho was awesome! Very nice service. To quote my 2 year old, "tasty!"

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Best. Thai. In. Omaha. Period.

Diner Review №22

Had the Beef Pad Thai and was music to my mouth 😋

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Diner Review №25

Love this food! Carry out orders are a huge business for them, and they are every bit as good as eating in. Wish they had more seats, but their home cooked food is worth waiting for. Our favorite Thai food in Omaha!

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Diner Review №27

I really love the food here. Everything is good and the atmosphere nice too, but the service and speed is just very slow at present. I went there for a work lunch today and menus didn't hit the table for the first 20 mins. We ended up being there for nearly 2 hours.

I had a similar experience a few weeks ago at dinner.

I want to make it clear, I really like this place, but the speed makes it hard to plan for.

Diner Review №28

The combo pho is some of the best broth I've ever had. Server was polite and prompt. The bowls & chop sticks were also high quality which is a plus.

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Amazing food, and they have actual spicy options.

The soups especially are amazing.

Diner Review №31

My work ordered a large takeout order (7 meals) at 11:45 and our order was complete and waiting for me when I walked in at 12:15. They were quick, and everyone's order was delicious. I've never met a drunken noodles I didn't like, but this one is magical. I'll be back!

Diner Review №32

Very friendly staff! Very good food! Thai Tea is great. Will definitely support this establishment again!

Diner Review №33

We were still without power last night and staying out at my mom's place close to this restaurant so I thought we would give it a try for takeout last night. It was fantastic! I ordered the drunken chicken noodles and the fried shrimp rolls. I wonder if they make their own noodles because they were different than what you usually get at other places - they were very wide with great flavor and they were phenomenal. When I woke up this morning, the first thing I could think of was how excited I was that I had leftovers. The gentleman who worked the takeout was so nice as well. I will definitely be driving back out here for takeout even after our power comes back on!

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Diner Review №35

I am really love here, food is so great, everyone talk so friendly, kind and nice. I am strongly suggest everyone to come and try foods here.

Diner Review №36

This is some of the best Lao food I’ve eaten. The owner was very friendly and was checking on all the tables to get their input on the quality of the food! Highly recommend!

Diner Review №37

This restaurant has quickly become one of my absolute favorites! I get the Pad See Ew just about every time I come and it's always so delicious. I crave it at least once a week if not more. They make their own noodles here and they are absolutely incredible. You truly can't even begin to compare their noodles to premade ones, they're in a completely different league. I've had the opportunity to speak to the chef a few times while dining in and she is so kind! If you want great Thai food in Omaha this is your place hands down.

Diner Review №38

Amazing Thai food. So glad it’s in west Omaha. Homemade authentic food. I can’t stop eating from here

Diner Review №39

I had passed this little restaurant many times, dodging rush hour I decided to spend my time trying out a few staple I love. I had the fresh spring rolls with peanut sauce, a simpler dish but fresch and crisp as it should be. I followed up with a classic pho dish. It was delicious, and yes as most know it was because the broth, flavorful and zesty with a options regarding the spice level which makes it convenient for all tastes. I only dropped a star about the atmosphere because it was a smaller dining area but never the less comfortable. Get there and try some curry too

Diner Review №40

If you want bland Americanized Thai and enjoy complaining about food having too much flavor then this isn’t your place. However, if you want authentic Thai food that’s bursting with flavor then this is it!! This is my family’s favorite place to eat including my 6 & 7 year old boys who love their Lad Na and Pad See Ew. We live over an hour away so when we do stop by we usually get takeout and order 2-3 meals each to bring home so we can live off of this amazing food for several days (I know I know, but seriously it’s that good!). The owners are lovely to talk to and make pretty much everything from scratch. They also are more than willing to swap things or make adjustments so if you need a change just speak up. They can’t help if you don’t say anything. If I had to choose my last meal it would be from Khao Niao. My only problem would be deciding which of their amazing dishes to choose!

Diner Review №41

This place sure is good. I'll say I've only eaten here once, got the drunken noodles and wow. Their made in house noodles are fantastic, they look a bit different than noodles at other restaurants but they are maybe the best I've ever had. Looking forward to trying more of their dishes!

Staff was very friendly and attentive.

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Diner Review №43

Really good Pad Thai. I like some heat on mine, I do 5. I wouldn't go any higher then that. Their 5 is pretty hot. It's the sniffles and sweats, but it's good at 5. Good size portions and pricing is fair.

Diner Review №44

Best Thai in Omaha! My husband and I have tried a lot of Thai places, but we haven’t found anywhere else that can meet this level of flavor and quality of ingredients. The customer service is really excellent as well. We have no problem driving across town for this food!

Diner Review №45

Absolutely delicious! Khao Niao is our go to when we want Thai food! Their Thai basil chicken stir fry and pad Thai are my favorites! Their eggrolls are a must and delicious as well! I’ve never had anything here that isn’t amazing. Khao Niao is a must try and one of the best Thai restaurants in town!

Diner Review №46

Absolutely amazing. We got the Pad Thai and the Massaman Curry and they were some of the most flavorful Thai dishes we’ve had in Omaha. You should 100% go here if you’re reading this.

Diner Review №47

Best Thai in Omaha! Drunken noodles are Amazing!

Diner Review №48

This place is delicious !

Diner Review №49

Ordered to go. I got an order of pad thai with tofu and some fresh rolls. You have a choice on spice level, 1-10. I got 5. I like a good bit of spice and usually if I haven’t eaten at a location yet I always try it with a five so I know I can go up or down and five was about perfect for me. The people working were very pleasant. Only thing I would prefer is more herbs in my fresh rolls. It did come with a peanut sauce, which was nice, but I prefer a sweet chili dipping sauce. I look forward to trying more items in the future.

Diner Review №50

Expensive but delicious. Our go to Thai restaurant in Omaha

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Diner Review №53

I've been a regular here for about 2 years, and I can say wholeheartedly that this is the best Thai food in Omaha. This is actually my favorite place to get food anywhere in United States, without a doubt. Everything is always super fresh and flavorful. The owners are the greatest people. I highly recommend every single person to try this place, because it's truly a gem.

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Diner Review №55

First time dining at KN…ordered the Mango Fried Rice w Chicken and Beef. All I can say is…KA-BOOM!!! I’ll be back for sure. There is nothing pretentious about Khao Niao. Service is friendly…and the food is excellent! Highly recommend!

Diner Review №56

The food was pretty tasty overall. Our rice and noodle dishes were excellent. 1/2 the shrimp in the spring rolls weren't cleaned.

The service wasn't great, even though the restaurant only had 3 tables occupied. The older man working there didn't check on us to ask how the food was, nor did he refill our water or ask if we wanted another iced coffee. When we were done, we waited for ten minutes to see if we could get our bill and a to-go box. My wife finally went to the kitchen to ask for our bill.

But the entrees were great. I'd probably get an order to-go next time.

Diner Review №57

It took ~1.5hours to get the food. We arrived just before 7pm.
The staff was very friendly and we got to meet the chef after as she came to talk with people after the food was done for the evening.
Tasty food, but a long wait on this occasion.
Ladna and Pho were good.

Diner Review №58

Everything was so tasty and fresh. I used to work at a Thai restaurant and this is hands down one of the best ones I’ve ever been too. Staff was super friendly and personable.

Diner Review №59

Amazing Thai food. Hand cut noodles, some of the best pho in Omaha and all run by a small family.

Diner Review №60

Edit. Have to update. I took a couple of stars away. It seems like every time i want to go, they are closed.

Second time I've been here. The pad thai was super good. Fairly unique. They used a fair amount of fish sauce. I really liked it! Second time i got the pho! It was very good. I had leftovers with the pad thai so i got the regular size pho. I would probably get the large next time. Regular wasn't quite big enough for me. Best Thai joint this side of town! And only pho place!

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Best place I've found in Omaha. Taste just like mom's cooking.

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Diner Review №64

We had the pad see ew which had wonderful chicken, very silky noodles and great flavor. The Tom Ga Kai soup was the best I’ve had in Omaha, and the fresh spring rolls had lots of vegetables and a crisp texture. I highly recommend it to everyone.

Diner Review №65

The food here is amazing! The drunken noodles, the pad thai, and now that I think about it everything I've had at Khao Niao has been top notch!

Diner Review №66

Khao Niao has been a staple for us since moving out to West O from Midtown. They easily have the best Thai curry I've had (I can't get enough of their massaman curry). Wife loves their pad thai and pad see ew. Can't go wrong with any of the food here!

Diner Review №67

The food is amazing when you can reach them to place an order. I'd eat here way more if they had online ordering.

Diner Review №68

We have the yellow curry and Tofu mixed vegetables. Everything was amazing and the owner was super great to talk too. Great find! We will be back soon!

Diner Review №69

Great dishes especially the drunken noodle! Spice is always perfect too

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Diner Review №71

I LOVE THIS FOOD SO MUCH BEST PAD THAI EVER I EAT THERE SO MUCH HIGHLY RECOMMEND PLS BLESS YOUR STOMACH WITH YOUR FOOD

Diner Review №72

Food was great. Really fresh and flavorful

Diner Review №73

If you like Thai food, then this is your place. Delicious, authentic Thai served with friendly service. If you haven't tried it, check it out. You won't regret it. Best Pad Thai ever!!

Diner Review №74

Every time we order from here the food is fantastic. The flavor in the Pad Thai is phenomenal.

Diner Review №75

Good food as always.

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Diner Review №78

Made me wait a hour for my food to take out got my food order was wrong brought it back they told me I would have to wait another 20 minutes to fix then said I wouldn’t be able to get a refund until I had to cause a scene because they didn’t even want to accommodate for the time wasted. Awful experience

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Diner Review №80

Food was really good. Taste on par. Small place which helped atmosphere to be quiet and more intimate than larger places. Service was great. Did not have to wait long for food. This was repeat visit. Will definitely be back. Will be upping my spicelevel. 👌💯👏👏👍👍.

Diner Review №81

Best Thai food we have ever had.. and we’ve lived in Boulder, LA, NYC, and SLC. A real treat!

Diner Review №82

I’ve eaten here many times and everything has been delicious!
She makes all her sauces vegan which I appreciate and they taste great!
I order vegan pho and it is as good of pho as I’ve ever had

Diner Review №83

Food is decent but the portion sizes offer very little value for money. A curry dish costing $14-$15 comes in a 16 oz container, and the rice comes in an 8 oz container. We ended up spending more than $65 ordering food for 4 people - yet the food was barely enough for 2 people. The food was also prepared late despite the fact that we had called well ahead in time (more than 1 hour) to order the food. Unless you want to spend more than $20-$22 per person, I would not go here.

Diner Review №84

Leaving a review in hopes of encouraging others who were in our shoes to make the stop. We passed through Omaha on a road trip to Iowa, and the reviews brought us here despite it being 25 minutes out of our way. Turns out, it was more than worth it. We ordered crab rangoons, drunken noodles and massaman curry, and they were all beyond exceptional. Especially the massaman curry, which was our favorite. Cannot recommend enough!!

Diner Review №85

Excellent!

Diner Review №86

Best Thai restaurant in Omaha and Lincoln! We’ve been looking for a good thai restaurant for a couple of years and finally we found the one! Their Pad Thai is amazing! Can’t wait to go back and try other items on the menu. Plenty of parking available in front of the restaurant. The staff is very friendly and the restaurant is cozy. Absolutely recommend!

Diner Review №87

Best Thai place in town multiple times

Diner Review №88

The food was so so soooo good, had a yellow curry and chicken satay. Staff is also super friendly and efficient! Will come back for sure

Diner Review №89

This place is good!! Great food, attentive service, and a newly refreshed dining room! Hard to find better Thai food in or around Omaha!

Diner Review №90

The food was excellent however they missed an order in the to go bag! I should have checked all items before I left.

Diner Review №91

Vegan items are clearly marked on the menu, a must for vegetarians and vegans in omaha!

Diner Review №92

I've tried a few Thai restaurants and this is by far the best in Omaha. The drunken noodles is my go too. They make their noodles fresh its just sooo good.

Diner Review №93

great traditional thai food! and really nice service.

Diner Review №94

Great food reasonably priced. A hidden gem in northwest Omaha. The pad Thai was amazing as well as everything we had. We go once a week at least.

Diner Review №95

Really good food, reasonably priced. Plan to return next time I'm in town.

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Diner Review №97

Outstanding Thai food! Very fresh.... Best place in Omaha!! We highly recommend!

Diner Review №98

Some of the best local curry. I love this place.

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Best place ever! The owners are welcoming, warm and helpful! The food is beyond amazing! Will definitely be a regular customer!

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Diner Review №104

That have the one of the best service and the food was great.

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Diner Review №106

Seriously the best. Lite, fresh and delicious. Absolutely love their veggie & vegan options. All of their food is outstanding with sauces and noodles made in house, you just can’t beat it. The owners are so kind and hospitable. 10/10 will be back from Colorado to eat here again

Diner Review №107

Amazing food! Papaya was best I've had. Everything that touched my mouth was magic. Who knew Omaha would have the best Thai food restaurant!

Diner Review №108

As soon as this place opened we started going and have tried tons of different things on their menu. But we always go back to pho. I swear that broth is medicinal. It's complex and rich, like maybe it took them days to make. I don't know what it's like to have a grandmother but I'm convinced it would be like having a bowl of rare beef pho for dinner with a cinnamon roll for dessert! This resturant serves amazing food, period. It's fresh, healthy, lots of vegetarian options. Family owned and operated, authentic food. Thanks for sharing your culture with us all!

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Fantastic food, great service and comfortable atmosphere. One of our favorite restaurants!

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First time and was very impressed. Food was fresh and hot. Wonderful staff. Already have thoughts for next visit, definitely will try drunken noodles

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Diner Review №114

Everything about this place is great. The noodles and sauces are made in-house from scratch. Fresh noodles puts these guys on another level. All of the dishes are fresh prepared. I've tried a lot of the menu and everything is delicious. I order spicy level on main dishes and it comes out perfect. The mango sticky rice for dessert is a must. The staff including the owner are very generous and friendly. This is my go to for Thai food in Omaha. Photos to come.

Diner Review №115

I love this place! Best Pad Thai and Peanut sauce in Omaha

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Diner Review №117

Best chicken pad thai in town!

Diner Review №118

Excellent Thai food, and prompt service.

Diner Review №119

I recently moved close to this restaurant. The food is amazing and the staff is so kind. I now eat at this restaurant regularly. Hands down the best Thai food I have had in Omaha.

Diner Review №120

The homemade drunken noodles and Pad Thai are absolutely amazing here.
I’m sure other items are great as well but those two keep me coming back.

Diner Review №121

I witnessed an employee drop the spoon from the sauce container. Picked it up from the ground, cleaned it with his shirt and put it back into the container.

Diner Review №122

First time I’ve ever been to the restaurant and I loved the food

Diner Review №123

Horrible experience…was excited to eat but sat and waited for 39 minutes with no communication of my order. First started off with me requesting a straw and I had to remind him 15 minutes later. There were only 2 tables at that time occupied along with me. I ordered two dishes, laab and papaya salad right away. A party came in 15 minutes after I did and received their dishes less than 7 minutes after they sat. Chalk in on the list of establishments with horrible customer service. After I asked for my order status the waiter replied it’ll be a while. Up I left. Disappointed in the service and lack of customer service.

Diner Review №124

Absolutely fantastic. The food is incredible. The restaurant is clean, cozy, and inviting. Best of all, the family that owns and operates it is so sweet and genuine that dining there feels like you've been invited into someone's home. We stayed long after the meal to talk and share stories. If you are looking for exquisite Thai/Lao food, this is the place.

Diner Review №125

We eat at a lot of Thai restaurants and today’s meal at Khao Niao was the best. The flavors, the freshness, the presentation— just extraordinary. We had pho (brisket and chicken), spring rolls and mango sticky rice. The lovely chef came out to check on us and share some of their practices like the fact that everything is made in house. You can taste the “soul” in this food and we can’t wait to return!

Diner Review №126

Delicious. Tried the spring rolls, drunken noodles, and the green curry. The noodles are made in house and were so good and chewy. The peanut sauce on the spring rolls was dang good and also made in house. The owner chatted with us and was a delight.

Diner Review №127

This is a husband and wife restaurant that puts love into their food. Everything is made from scratch and even the sauces. It’s the best beef drunken noodles around. My step daughter loved the yellow curry and we also love the pineapple fried rice with chicken. The pho is also amazing. They also hand make their Rangoon’s and our favorite is mango.

Diner Review №128

I got the Nam Tok and egg rolls. Flavor of the Nam Tok was awesome! The egg rolls are also pretty great the sauce with them is also great. It’s not your typical sweet and source but is a really great sweet sauce!

Diner Review №129

I honestly think this is the best Thai food you can get around here, and I have tried all of them. The consistency has been nearly flawless across the whole menu

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First time in and had the Pad Thai and my husband had the Garlic Pepper Steak. Both were big portions and fresh flavor. The veggie spring rolls were also large and four to an order. Most unique was the fact that we got to chat with the owner and hear her story! What a positive and passionate person! She even proudly told us how she makes basically everything from scratch and the food is MSG/gluten free and vegan. WOW. The best Thai iced tea I've ever had also...highly recommend. I think they have some of the best Thai in Omaha.

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Stopped in for lunch and had the Yellow Curry with Chicken, medium spice (6). Everything was delicious, the curry was spot on. Service was great, owners were very cordial. Would definitely recommend and will definitely go back for more.

Diner Review №134

This is the best thai food you can find in Omaha, and they have amazing options for vegans/vegetarians! I spoke with the owners Om and Ed over dinner and they told me they make their own vegan fish sauce which is used in all the non meat dishes. I'm excited to go back and try the pad thai and drunken noodles without egg now that I know they can be made vegan. The tofu spring rolls we had were the best I've ever had, and the same goes for their massaman curry and mango sticky rice!

Diner Review №135

Love the green curry and papaya salad (Lao style). Ordered level 4 spicy and tasted mild. Next time I would try higher level. Pretty neat and tiny place. Real Thai food.

Diner Review №136

Great place for pad thai!! Amazing and served at different heat levels!!

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Diner Review №138

Called in to make a phone call order, To Go! Each time the person lifts the phone and do not speak and I waited for 4 minutes each time and finally I had to hung up and called the second time.Same thing, the person picked up and didn't speak to me for ~4 minutes, I could hear the person speaking to someone else(some background) while I was on the phone waiting that someone could speak to me. Really Disappointed

Diner Review №139

Excellent customer service and great food. I got the Chicken Pho and Yellow Curry. Both were delicious.

Diner Review №140

My favorite spot for Thai! My bf loves Papaya Salad and is a little picky about it. He tried it from here and said it reminded him of his mom's. I love the pho and mango sticky rice. Everything I've tried is delicious and the drunken noodles are a win!

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Great food and customer service! Will be back again.

Diner Review №143

We have been talking about eating here for months now and finally made it last night. All I can really say is, shame on us for waiting so long.

The food is AMAZING. There were 4 of us and we tried the fruit rangoon, which are out of this world. The fresh spring rolls and pork spring rolls were super tasty. We then had pho, pad kee mao (drunken noodles) and Thai basil chicken. Every bite was wonderful, and the owner came by and talked to us many times, sharing some different spices and sauces to try with our meal. She is a real treat and was wonderful to talk to.

This place is the real deal. Do not pass go, stop and try a few things off the menu and talk to the owners, it will make your night.

Diner Review №144

We have been struggling to find good Thai food in Omaha and this is it! Had the Pad See Ew and the Pad Kee Mao and both were delicious. The homemade noodles and sauces were fantastic and the menu was super vegetarian/vegan friendly. We don’t live close but will definitely be making the drive every time we are craving Thai food!

Diner Review №145

I was visiting Omaha to see family, and went out of my way to grab takeout from here. It's been a week and I can't stop thinking about the Pad See Ew. Aw man. Those noodles were so thicc and chewy. They gave me so much extra spice since I asked for it, and it was perfect. I'm back home, over 400 miles away, and I am kicking myself for not grabbing several more portions to freeze and have for later. Truly yearning for those darn noodles. 😅

Diner Review №146

Green Curry absolutely blew my mind. Very authentic and delicious Thai food, cooked by a lovely owner and her team with love and knowledge about Thai cooking. Owner is a lovely woman with a warm heart, welcoming and incredibly thoughtful and kind. Drunken noodles with Tofu were INCREDIBLE. Highly recommended.

Thank you again from the girl from Ireland

Diner Review №147

Great little place. Folks very friendly and helpful. Group of 9 not all familiar with Thai food. They explained every dish and differences. Curries excellent, pineapple/mango Rangoon wonderful. All had different entrées all happy. Didn't make things easy as ladies did musical chairs and relocated after orders taken. Great food good fun awesome visit. Highly reccomend.

Diner Review №148

Always delicious! Wonder service!! ❤

Diner Review №149

I have tried many of the dishes here, and I always come back for the Pad Thai. It's a monthly staple of date nights!

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Diner Review №151

I've ordered takeout from here about 3 times, and it's almost delicious! Highly recommend the papaya salad, drunken noodles, and spring rolls with peanut sauce.

Diner Review №152

This place had sat on my “to try” list for months. Finally had the opportunity to give it a go on a cold and blustery January day.

Mind the hours as they, like most, close for a few mid arvo.

The people were absolutely lovely & proud of the food they served. Handmade noodles and homemade sauces are heavily featured and for good reason!

Called in my carry out order (for 5 people) and picked it up within 20 minutes. !

The Panang (vegan!) was rich and fresh, without being too heavy or cloying. The Drunken Noodles were veggie-full, hearty, and well sauced without being overly oily or drippy. And! Not to take away from any of the other dishes I ate - but! - the Chicken Pho was, in my personal opinion, the absolute standout. The broth was simply amazing - the best, most incredibly flavourful, light, complex, clean, absolutely gorgeous, I have ever eaten here in NE. I got halfway through it before remembering to add the extras. Which, by the way, were also delightful. Plentiful noodles, tasty chicken, thinly sliced onion, fresh cilantro and jalapeño slices, crispy bean sprouts/shoots, and 2 sauces.

Ordered medium heat for all dishes. It was spicy-ish to a couple folks - nothing a wee drink of milk or dollop of plain yoghurt didn’t quickly calm. I would describe it as deeply warming - but didn’t detract from the actual flavour of any dish (a feat!).

Will definitely be revisiting.

Thanks to all at Khao Niao for a truly tasty meal!

Diner Review №153

Best Thai in town!

Diner Review №154

This place is sooooo yummy. We tried a different Thai place about a month ago and it had no flavor and way too much spice but this place has the perfect amount of flavor and spice! I think their portion to price ratio is a tiny bit high... For that price I'd like a bit more. And believe me we were dying for more...finished it all in one sitting🤤🤤🤤 BEST Thai I've had in Omaha so far, glad we finally tried it!

Diner Review №155

Awesome drunken noodles, homemade! Iced Thai tea was great, fruit Rangoons melt in your mouth. Owners are so friendly. Will be back!

Diner Review №156

The food was amazing. The pad thai was one of the best we've ever had, and the pho was outstanding. The owner/chef came out to check on us toward the end of our meal. Extremely humble and grateful that we chose her restaurant for dinner. We love this place and will be back again.

Diner Review №157

Amazing curry

Diner Review №158

Love the people who work here, and the food is the absolute best Thai food in Omaha!

Diner Review №159

Best Thai in Omaha. The curries have just the right amount of spice to make them delicious. The take out is prompt and the food was still steaming hot by the time we got it home.

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Diner Review №161

Walking in here it's like walking in Grandma's Kitchen. Tell the owner "Cup Chai" - meaning "thank you!"

Diner Review №162

Great Thai and Laotian food in West Omaha. Fresh menu items and friendly service.

Diner Review №163

I have no words! This place is absolutely amazing! My boyfriend and I tried it for the first time today! I can’t believe we live right down the street and just discovered this gem. For an appetizer we ordered the chicken spring rolls with a side of chili sauce and the Thai peanut sauce.The spring rolls were so fresh and delicious. The Thai peanut sauce is to die for! SO good. The chili sauce was good as well but I personally preferred the Thai peanut sauce.

I got the Massaman curry + chicken + medium heat and my boyfriend had the pineapple fried rice + chicken. The massaman curry was everything I wanted and more. The flavors were out of this world! It was sweet with the perfect amount of spice . This might be my new favorite dish.

My boyfriend’s pineapple fried rice + chicken was also phenomenal. The portion size was huge!

The owners were super sweet and chatted with us for a few minutes. You can tell they genuinely care about their customers.

11/10 recommended. Everything was AMAZING! We will definitely be back!

Diner Review №164

Diner Review №165

Always have had great food here. Spring rolls are to die for. Yellow curry was awesome. Always friendly staff.

Diner Review №166

This place did not disappoint. On the contrary, the food was delicious and the service friendly and timely. We ordered some fresh spring rolls as a starter, and a drunken noodle dish and a bowl of rare beef pho as a main course. What a treat! In addition to flavorful, authentically tasting dishes, we were told that the meals we ate were gluten free - an added bonus for someone with gluten allergy/intolerance. The owner (who is also the cook) came out and talked to us about the history of this restaurant, that the noodles in the drunken noodle dish are homemade, and many dishes can be ordered as a vegetarian or even vegan option. Hands down best Thai restaurant in town. Can't wait to go back for more.

Diner Review №167

Loved it, as someone living in Thailand it was entirely authentic.

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Diner Review №169

Our first time visiting. Heard many great things thst convinced us to stop by. We were NOT disappointed. My wife and I had the Drunken Noodles. I can honestly say it was the best Thai meal we've ever had. We visit Omaha often, and we will be back to try more delicious Thai cuisine every time. if you are looking for great Thai food this is the place in Omaha!

Diner Review №170

The only Thai food restaurant to go to in Omaha. I recently discovered this place and have been twice within a week because it’s so delicious! The ingredients they use to cook are all super fresh, and you can really taste it. The dishes I’ve tried were so flavorful. They do not use msg, use coconut milk instead of cream, make all their own sauces (including a vegan fish sauce) in house as well as HOMEMADE NOODLES. Need I say more? Ok I will. Everything is just so fresh and clearly made with love. Places like this make me happy and Omaha is lucky to have a place like this that puts in a lot of extra effort for an amazing end result. The couple that owns the place are also very welcoming and charming. My infant was sleeping so they dimmer the lights for us. They even brought me a sample of their Thai iced coffee with coconut milk since I’m dairy free while nursing my little one. It was a pleasure to dine in! Five stars for each of the dishes I’ve tried so far: yellow curry, drunken noodles, pad Thai, crispy egg rolls and the Thai iced coffee. Definitely will be back again soon!

Diner Review №171

The best lao food that I'm looking for for a long time, ອາຫານ​ຮ້ານນີ້ແຊບເດີ ພີ່ນ້ອງ

Diner Review №172

Diner Review №173

Didn’t bat an eye when I came in with my large service dog and just asked if I had ordered takeout or was eating in. They were very friendly and explained the menu items I was interested in. The basil chicken I ordered to eat in was excellent and spiced exactly as I requested. My pad Thai order to go was prepared just before I was ready to leave so it was still hot and fresh for the person I delivered it to. The main reason I visited here was because all the other Thai restaurants were closed mid afternoon and they had good ratings, but I’ll definitely be back here even if the other restaurants are open next time.

Diner Review №174

It’s our favorite Thai restaurant in the area. Being just 5 min drive from our place is an advantage. We ordered three times in 3 weeks and tried yellow and red curry, drunken noodles, tom yum soup, and fried rice. Every dish was delicious, and neither order took more than 15 mins to prepare. That’s the main thing we like about them, quick take-out service. They take orders only through the phone, and you have to tell your vehicle color and make for pickup identification—some private parking rules of the building complex of the property.

Diner Review №175

Great service and great food! The crab Rangoon melts in your mouth. Soups were excellent. Spring rolls are the best I ever had!

Diner Review №176

Delicious fresh food and excellent service! Love it! Thank you :)

Diner Review №177

Everything here is made from scratch and absolutely delicious! Try their laab salad with sticky rice!

Diner Review №178

Good place for Thai food! They have vegetarian options too

Diner Review №179

Best pad see ew I’ve ever had ! The chef came out to bring my food and she was so sweet and explained that they make their own noodles. 30 min from home but will definitely come back

Diner Review №180

Try the YELLOW CURRY!! It’s the best one in Omaha. The owners are so polite and nice and all of the food is very tasty.

Diner Review №181

Excellent Thai cuisine.

Diner Review №182

This is a Thai gem in Omaha! We are visiting for business and I eat gluten free and my husband is vegan. They are so conscious of food intolerances and allergies and make all their sauces vegan, from scratch with no gluten or dairy. I ordered chicken pad Thai with veggies and it was the most flavorful I've ever had. Trust their recommendations for spice level when you order, it's always good to add more after than for it to be too hot because they use habanero pepper. My husband ordered fried tofu with vegetables and really enjoyed it. Beautiful, fresh vegetables and a lovely presentation. Service was attentive and quick, and we had a nice conversation with the owner. If we lived here, we would go back for sure! Sorry no pics, we dug right in because our dishes were so appetizing looking!
Ps. Get the mango and sticky rice, you won't regret it!

Diner Review №183

Excellent food and service

Diner Review №184

Best Thai food in Omaha. Hands down. Everything made fresh. Don’t want too many people knowing about it though

Diner Review №185

Always delicious and fast! Have never had a bad meal from here out if atleast 10 visits. Take out is quick and easy!

Diner Review №186

For me this Thai restaurant is currently the best in the town. Full of flavors, very authentic and tasteful. Pick up is one of the best I have seen, they come upto your car along with the device and one can just swipe their card from sitting in the car. I do feel the portions are less compared to other Thai places in the town and that needs to be improved. I am a big fan of their Fried rice (any type) and can't stay away from eating almost every week.

Diner Review №187

This place is the best! Best pad Thai I have ever had, and every appetizer is just amazing. I definitely recommend the pad Thai, drunken noodles, and any of the curry. It’s all amazing!

Diner Review №188

Diner Review №189

Had one of the friendliest experiences here! The food also came out incredibly fast and was super filling, couldn’t be more happy.

Diner Review №190

Best drunken noodles the noodles are homemade from scratch.
Owners also had the Nic-Tal-Gi tailor and clothing store. I remembered her from the original Burlington Coat factory store that was located where Whole foods is now in Regency

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Diner Review №193

Just tried today and it was the best I’ve ever tasted! I wanted to give it. 5+!

Diner Review №194

Diner Review №195

This would be our second visit and the food was amazing and the service was excellent. I would highly recommend everyone come and try the authentic food.

Diner Review №196

The food was good but overpriced.

Diner Review №197

AMAZING. Best food ever. Everything is fresh and made from scratch and you can taste it. I had the drunken noodles and the vegetarian spring rolls. My bf had the Pho combo and regular spring rolls. 11/10 soo good. Also I appreciated that the menu and website was easy to navigate and find vegetarian options. Definitely will be frequenting this spot! Also the owners were so nice and answered all of our questions and just overall very pleasant.

Diner Review №198

Amazing dining experience! Incredibly fresh food all prepared same day including the homemade wide rice noodles. Highly recommend. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The chef even stopped at our table to ask how our meal was. They also have lots of vegan and gluten free options available.

Diner Review №199

Well worth it! They were very accommodating, and many vegan, veg options.

Diner Review №200

Super fresh, drunken noodles are made right there, and very friendly.

Details
  • 11 photos
  • 200 reviews
  • 4.7 Health Rating
  • Contact: +1 402-431-8731
  • Website: https://khao-niao.com/
  • Location: 15505 Ruggles St #105, Omaha, NE 68116, United States
  • Map: 41.2959398, -96.1574626
Menu Highlights
  • Thai restaurant
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11 AM–2 PM–4–8 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM–2 PM–4–8 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM–2 PM–4–8 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM–2 PM–4–8 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM–2 PM–4–8 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM–2 PM–4–8 PM
Service options
  • Kerbside pickup: Available
  • Delivery: Available
  • Takeaway: Available
  • Dine-in: Available
Highlights
  • Great tea selection: Available
Popular for
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Solo dining: Available
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Available
Offerings
  • Coffee: Available
  • Comfort food: Available
  • Healthy options: Available
  • Small plates: Available
  • Vegan options: Available
  • Vegetarian options: Available
Dining options
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Dessert: Available
  • Seating: Available
Amenities
  • Toilet: Available
Atmosphere
  • Casual: Available
  • Cosy: Available
Crowd
  • Family friendly: Available
Payments
  • Credit cards: Available
  • Debit cards: Available
  • NFC mobile payments: Available
  • Credit cards: Available
Children
  • Good for kids: Available
  • High chairs: Available
Parking
  • Free of charge street parking: Available
  • Free parking lot: Available
  • Parking: Available