Khao Pad Index 2026
Khao Pad, Thai fried rice, was found at 29 of the 34 Helsinki Thai restaurants in our sample. A simple, mild dish that often suits children.
Khao Pad: Thai fried rice
Khao Pad is the Thai take on fried rice. Base ingredients: jasmine rice, egg, garlic, onion, fish sauce, vegetables (usually tomato, spring onion). Served with a wedge of lime: the lime balances the flavour. Differs from Chinese fried rice mainly in seasoning (fish sauce vs. soy).
Helsinki restaurants (25)
| Restaurant | Khao Pad (€) | Value score |
|---|---|---|
| Krung Thep Thai Bistro (4 locations) | 16.70 | 76 |
| Yuwa's | 17.90 | 76 |
| Thai Vegan Kitchen | 15.60 | 57 |
| Raan Khao Gaeng Thai Street Food | 13.50 | 43 |
| Ravintola Tuk Tuk | 17.50 | 43 |
| Thai Thai Ravintola Malmi | 16.50 | 33 |
| Ravintola Meelom Koskela | 13.90 | 20 |
| Kaow Thip Thai | 17.50 | 20 |
| Siam City Thai Food | 18.90 | 16 |
| Phad Thai | 17.00 | 3 |
| Thai Orchid Villa | 18.90 | 0 |
| Wan Aroy | 14.00 | 0 |
| Bangkok 9 Tripla | 18.00 | 0 |
| Ho Khao | 16.90 | – |
| Zaap Isan Thai Street Food Töölö | 16.90 | – |
| Peace Kitchen by Thai Vegan Kitchen Kallio | 16.60 | – |
| Chuan Chim Thai Kitchen | 15.90 | – |
| Luluthai | 21.00 | – |
| Thai Manohra | 14.50 | – |
| Thai O'Cha Sörnäinen | 17.50 | – |
| Kanokchai | 19.90 | – |
| Korat Tam Tam | 16.50 | – |
| Siam Thai Modern Restaurant | 17.90 | – |
| Ravintola Punainen Chili | 13.90 | – |
| Ahaan Tam Sang (2 locations) | 16.90 | – |
Methodology
The index is based on public sources: Wolt storefronts, restaurants' own websites, Google Maps ratings, Tripadvisor listings. Data collection date: 20 May 2026. Base version included (typically chicken, vegan when available). Prices include Wolt's delivery margin. Sample is 34 Thai restaurants in Helsinki; only restaurants where the dish appears as a main course are included. The value score combines rating and price index: same formula as the pad thai index.
Next release
The index is compiled annually. The summer 2027 release expands to 10 anchor dishes across six cities (Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa, Tampere, Turku, Oulu).
Contact
Thai Food Lovers (Yuwa's Thai Dining)
info@yuwas.net · +358 40 221 7552