Ka Pao Edinburgh

St James Quarter, EH1 3AE Edinburgh

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Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 12 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.

KA PAO sharing menu

chilli and lime leaf cashewsvegan

4.50

and peanuts (vg) [10, 11, 13]

estimate≈ 220 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66

hispi cabbage, cashew nut butter and house sriracha (vg) [2, 10, 13, 14]vegan

11.50

hispi cabbage with cashew nut butter

estimate≈ 280 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

grilled pork skewers, jaew dipping sauce [5, 8, 13, 14]

7.00

grilled pork skewers

estimate≈ 320 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

hot pepper curry of lamb shoulder and ratte potatoes [3, 5, 14]

15.00

lamb shoulder curry

estimate≈ 650 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73

padron peppers, tamarind and soy (vg) [13]vegan

6.50

padron peppers with tamarind and soy

estimate≈ 180 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66

whole grilled sea bream, herb salad and green nam jim [3, 5]

22.00

grilled sea bream

estimate≈ 520 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74

spiced lamb sausage, thai basil and crispy shallot [2, 14]

9.50

spiced lamb sausage

estimate≈ 380 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

KA PAO sharing menu

38.00

for 4 or more diners, priced per person

estimate≈ 1800 kcal120 g carbsheavy 33

stir-fried pork laab, cos lettuce and pork scratchings [5]

12.00

stir-fried pork laab

estimate≈ 450 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

white crab, calamansi and coconut, shrimp cracker [3, 5]

4.50

white crab with coconut

estimate≈ 210 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

red curry of cod, pickled kohlrabi and cherry tomato [3, 5, 14]

15.00

cod red curry

estimate≈ 480 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78

beef tartare, chilli jam, fried garlic and milk bun toast [2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 14]

12.00

beef tartare

estimate≈ 420 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

green curry of feather blade, pea and broad bean [3, 5, 14]

18.75

beef green curry

estimate≈ 580 kcal28 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 83

salt and szechuan pepper oyster mushrooms, pea and broad bean [3, 5, 14] pickled mooli (vg) [13, 14]vegan

9.50

szechuan pepper oyster mushrooms

estimate≈ 310 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

corn ribs, salted coconut, shrimp and lime [2, 3, 5, 14]

12.50

corn ribs with shrimp

estimate≈ 380 kcal32 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69

roasted cauliflower curry, crispy potato and ajat pickle (vg) [13, 14]vegan

8.75

roasted cauliflower curry

estimate≈ 410 kcal38 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

vegan corn ribs, salted coconut, soy and lime (vg) [2, 13, 14]vegan

8.75

vegan corn ribs

estimate≈ 320 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65

skate wing, coconut, cashew and mint nam jim [5, 7, 10, 14]

16.50

skate wing with coconut

estimate≈ 460 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74

curry of charred courgette, pea, broad bean and banana chilli (vg) [13, 14]vegan

11.50

courgette curry

estimate≈ 340 kcal24 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

red curry of cod, pickled kohlrabi and cherry tomato [3, 5, 14]

13.75

cod red curry

estimate≈ 480 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78

grilled squid, orange and roasted red nam jim [5, 8]

13.75

grilled squid

estimate≈ 220 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79

stir-fried aubergine, chilli, lime leaf and lemongrass (vg) [13, 14]vegan

7.00

stir-fried aubergine

estimate≈ 180 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

jungle curry of hand-dived scallops, pork belly and krachai [3, 5, 8]

28.00

scallop and pork belly jungle curry

estimate≈ 450 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

salad of king prawn, pomelo, green papaya and peanuts [2, 3, 11, 13]

11.50

king prawn salad

estimate≈ 280 kcal22 g carbsbalanced 76

300g dry aged sirloin, galangal and chilli relish, bone marrow rice [3, 5, 14]

38.50

dry aged sirloin steak

estimate≈ 850 kcal45 g carbs

fried chicken, fish sauce caramel and pickled banana chillies [5, 14]

11.00

fried chicken with fish sauce caramel

estimate≈ 380 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

cured halibut, calamansi, radish and macadamia [5, 10, 14]

13.25

cured halibut

estimate≈ 240 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

curry of creedy carver duck breast and roasted apricot [2, 13, 14]

35.00

duck breast curry

estimate≈ 580 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74

cucumber salad, chilli, lime and peanuts (vg) [2, 11, 13]vegan

6.50

cucumber salad

estimate≈ 150 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66

steamed jasmine rice (vg)vegan

3.50

steamed jasmine rice

estimate≈ 210 kcal45 g carbs

stir-fried choi sum, bird’s eye chilli and soybean dressing (vg) [2, 13]vegan

6.50

stir-fried choi sum

estimate≈ 120 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66

freedom bakery milk buns [2, 4, 7]

5.50

milk buns

estimate≈ 280 kcal32 g carbs

DESSERT

soft serve coconut and pandan ice cream [7]

5.50

coconut and pandan ice cream

estimate≈ 220 kcal28 g carbs

soft serve mango and calamansi sorbet (vg)vegan

5.50

mango and calamansi sorbet

estimate≈ 160 kcal32 g carbsheavy 35

soft serve a twist of both [7]

5.50

mixed coconut and mango soft serve

estimate≈ 190 kcal30 g carbsheavy 39

palm sugar panna cotta, scottish strawberries and long pepper [2, 7, 14]

7.50

palm sugar panna cotta

estimate≈ 320 kcal25 g carbsheavy 42

pineapple upside down cake, crème fraîche [2, 4, 7, 14]

7.50

pineapple upside down cake

estimate≈ 450 kcal55 g carbsheavy 40

LUNCH MENU

menu 23

23.00

monday - friday | 12:00 - 16:00

estimate≈ 0 kcal0 g carbsbalanced 70

salad of king prawn, pomelo, green papaya and peanuts [2, 3, 11, 13]

king prawn salad

estimate≈ 280 kcal22 g carbsbalanced 76

fried chicken, fish sauce caramel and pickled banana chillies [5, 14]

fried chicken with fish sauce caramel

estimate≈ 380 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

vegan corn ribs, salted coconut, soy and lime [2, 13, 14]vegan

vegan corn ribs

estimate≈ 280 kcal32 g carbsbalanced 65

minced beef pad kra pao, fried egg [4, 5, 8, 13]

minced beef pad kra pao

estimate≈ 650 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74

red curry of coley, pickled kohlrabi and cherry tomato [3, 5, 14]

coley red curry

estimate≈ 520 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78

roast cauliflower curry, crispy potato and ajat pickle (vg) [13, 14]vegan

roast cauliflower curry

estimate≈ 480 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

cucumber salad, chilli, lime and peanuts (vg) [2, 11, 13]vegan

cucumber salad

estimate≈ 180 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66

stir-fried aubergine, chilli lime leaf and lemongrass (vg) [13, 14]vegan

stir-fried aubergine

estimate≈ 220 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

steamed jasmine rice (vg)vegan

steamed jasmine rice

estimate≈ 210 kcal45 g carbs

KA PAO KIDS

cauliflower and pea curry [vg, 13, 14]vegan

7.00

kids cauliflower and pea curry — all served with grilled sweetcorn, tomato and cucumber salad, curry sauce and steamed rice

estimate≈ 550 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 86

crispy fish [4, 5, 13, 14]

7.00

kids crispy fish — all served with grilled sweetcorn, tomato and cucumber salad, curry sauce and steamed rice

estimate≈ 680 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 71

crispy chicken [13,1 4]

7.00

kids crispy chicken — all served with grilled sweetcorn, tomato and cucumber salad, curry sauce and steamed rice

estimate≈ 720 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 65

KA PAO sharing menu

hispi cabbage, cashew nut butter and house sriracha (vg)vegan

10.00

Hispi Cabbage with Cashew Nut Butter

estimate≈ 280 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66

grilled pork skewers, jaew dipping sauce

6.00

Grilled Pork Skewers

estimate≈ 220 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

padron peppers, tamarind and soy (vg)vegan

6.00

Padron Peppers with Tamarind and Soy

estimate≈ 150 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66

spiced lamb sausage, thai basil and crispy shallot

8.00

Spiced Lamb Sausage

estimate≈ 260 kcal7 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

white crab, calamansi and coconut, shrimp cracker

4.25

White Crab with Coconut and Shrimp Cracker

estimate≈ 180 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

beef tartare, chilli jam, fried garlic and milk bun toast

11.50

Beef Tartare with Milk Bun Toast

estimate≈ 340 kcal22 g carbs

salt and szechuan pepper oyster mushrooms, pea and broad bean pickled mooli (vg)vegan

8.50

Szechuan Pepper Oyster Mushrooms

estimate≈ 190 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66

corn ribs, salted coconut, shrimp and lime

11.00

Corn Ribs with Shrimp

estimate≈ 240 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

roasted cauliflower curry, crispy potato and ajat pickle (vg)vegan

8.00

Roasted Cauliflower Curry

estimate≈ 280 kcal24 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65

stir-fried pork laab, cos lettuce and pork scratchings

15.50

Stir-fried Pork Laab

estimate≈ 420 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

vegan corn ribs, salted coconut, soy and lime (vg)vegan

8.00

Vegan Corn Ribs

estimate≈ 220 kcal24 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

curry of charred courgette, pea, broad bean and banana chilli (vg)vegan

10.50

Charred Courgette Curry

estimate≈ 180 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

red curry of cod, pickle kohlrabi and cherry tomato

12.50

Red Curry of Cod

estimate≈ 320 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

grilled squid, orange and roasted red nam jim

12.50

Grilled Squid

estimate≈ 210 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79

stir-fried aubergine, chilli, lime leaf and lemongrass (vg)vegan

6.50

Stir-fried Aubergine

estimate≈ 160 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

salad of king prawn, pomelo, green papaya and peanuts

10.50

King Prawn Salad

estimate≈ 240 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 76

jungle curry of hand-dived scallops, pork belly and krachai

27.50

Jungle Curry of Scallops and Pork Belly

estimate≈ 550 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

green curry of feather blade, pea and broad bean

17.00

Green Curry of Feather Blade

estimate≈ 420 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

300g dry aged sirloin, galangal and chilli relish, and pickled banana chillies

35.00

Dry Aged Sirloin

estimate≈ 780 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

fried chicken, fish sauce caramel

10.00

Fried Chicken with Fish Sauce Caramel

estimate≈ 380 kcal16 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

bone marrow rice

14.00

estimate≈ 450 kcal45 g carbs

curry of creedy carver duck breast and roasted apricot

31.50

Duck Breast Curry

estimate≈ 520 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

cured halibut, calamansi, radish and macadamia

12.00

Cured Halibut

estimate≈ 260 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

cucumber salad, chilli, lime and peanuts (vg)vegan

6.00

Cucumber Salad

estimate≈ 140 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66

stir-fried choi sum, bird's eye chilli and soybean dressing (vg)vegan

6.00

Stir-fried Choi Sum

estimate≈ 110 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66

freedom bakery milk buns

5.00

Milk Buns

estimate≈ 320 kcal35 g carbs

steamed jasmine rice (vg)vegan

3.00

Steamed Jasmine Rice

estimate≈ 200 kcal45 g carbs

KA PAO sharing menu

35.00

for 4 or more diners, priced per person

estimate≈ 1800 kcal120 g carbsheavy 33

DESSERT

soft serve coconut and pandan ice cream

5.00

Coconut and Pandan Ice Cream

estimate≈ 220 kcal28 g carbs

soft serve mango and calamansi sorbet (vg)vegan

5.00

Mango and Calamansi Sorbet

estimate≈ 160 kcal32 g carbsheavy 39

soft serve a twist of both

5.00

Mixed Ice Cream and Sorbet

estimate≈ 220 kcal32 g carbsheavy 39

palm sugar panna cotta, scottish strawberries and long pepper

7.00

Palm Sugar Panna Cotta

estimate≈ 310 kcal28 g carbs

pineapple upside down cake, crème fraîche

7.00

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

estimate≈ 450 kcal52 g carbsheavy 34

LUNCH MENU

Lunch Menu

21.00

monday - friday | 12:00 - 16:00

estimate≈ 750 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 73

Is this menu still right?

94veggie
scoreestimate

Many vegan Thai options

How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.

You can choose dishes like roasted cauliflower curry and vegan corn ribs. There are also stir-fried aubergine and cucumber salad. The menu includes meat and fish for mixed tables.

29 vegetarian and 29 vegan dishes out of 87

76dia
scoreestimate

Protein-rich Thai sharing menu

How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.

The menu offers many low-carb options featuring meat and fish. Most sharing plates have a low glycemic index.

56 diabetes-friendly · 87 dishes

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Address: St James Quarter, EH1 3AE Edinburgh
Hours: not known yet
Contact: +01313851040 edinburgh@ka-pao.com
Sources: Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), ka-pao.com/
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