Thai Kai Cafe
A well-regarded Thai cafe at Kuranda near Cairns with a 4.6 rating across 197 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Thai Kai Cafe brings flavourful Thai cooking to Coondoo Street in Kuranda, the famous rainforest village in the hills above Cairns. A 4.6 rating from 197 reviews shows it has built a loyal following.
The appeal is well-regarded Thai food in a lovely rainforest setting — a great choice for a flavourful meal while exploring the village. Kuranda's celebrated markets, rainforest charm and the scenic railway and Skyrail make it easy to combine a visit with a memorable day out.
Menus, trading hours and availability change over time, and Kuranda gets busy in peak tourist periods. To be sure of the latest details, it's worth checking directly with the cafe before you head over.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 11:00 – 15:00
- TuesdayToday
- 11:00 – 15:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00 – 19:30
- Thursday
- 11:00 – 19:30
- Friday
- 11:00 – 15:00
- Saturday
- 11:00 – 15:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 81
- Popularity
- 70
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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