Kkai9까이9
Euljiro 3-ga Thai noodles, pad thai & house-made sauces
Kkai9 is a Thai restaurant at 6 Chungmu-ro 5-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, a 1-minute walk (31 m) from Exit 9 of Euljiro 3-ga Station. At Kkai9, one-bowl dishes such as rice noodle soup, pad thai and fried rice cost ₩12,000–14,000, mains such as som tam, poo pad pong curry and leng saep cost ₩13,000–35,000, and sides and desserts cost ₩6,500–9,000. Kkai9 is open Mon–Thu 11:00–21:30 and Fri–Sun 11:30–21:30, with a break time every day except Saturday.
- Today
- Mon–Thu 11:00–21:30 · Fri 11:30–21:30 · Sat 11:30–21:30 · Sun 11:30–21:30
- Getting there
- Euljiro 3(sam)-ga Station Exit 9 · 1-min walk (31m)
- Prices
- Rice Noodles · Pad Thai · Rice Dishes ₩12,000–₩14,000 · Mains · Salads ₩13,000–₩35,000
- Try
- Khao Kha Moo ₩13,000Spicy Beef Short Rib Rice Noodle Soup ₩14,000Leng Saep ₩35,000

Key facts
- Address
- 6 Chungmu-ro 5-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul서울 중구 충무로5길 6
- Nearest station
- Euljiro 3(sam)-ga Station Exit 9 · 1-min walk (31m)
- Opening hours
- Mon–Thu11:00–21:30break 15:00–17:00last order 14:30Fri11:30–21:30break 15:30–17:00Sat11:30–21:30last order 21:00Sun11:30–21:30break 15:30–17:00last order 15:00Open every day
- Phone
- 0507-1369-7320
- Reservations
- Accepted · groups welcome
- Amenities
- Wi-Fi · Takeout · Mobile payment
- Links
- Naver PlaceInstagramWebsite
Menu & prices
15 items · as listed Oct 2026About
Kkai9 is a Thai restaurant run by a Thai wife and her Korean husband, and the Kkai9 recipes were not learned in Korea but taught directly by the wife's mother in Thailand. At Kkai9, the rice noodle broth and braised bones, the pad thai sauce and the khao kha moo sauce are simmered and made by hand in the restaurant. The name Kkai9 comes from the Thai 'Ban Kai 9': 'ban' means our home, 'kai' is the chicken, the Chinese zodiac sign of the owners' mother-in-law, and 9 is a number that stands for luck and progress in Thailand.
The Kkai9 menu runs from one-bowl meals such as pad thai goong, khao pad, tom yum rice noodle soup, spicy beef short rib rice noodle soup and khao kha moo, to mains such as poo pad pong curry, kor moo yang and leng saep served in limited quantities, and on to sides and desserts such as moo ping and roti.
FAQ
What are Kkai9's opening hours?
Kkai9 is open Mon–Thu 11:00–21:30 (last order 14:30), break 15:00–17:00; Fri 11:30–21:30, break 15:30–17:00; Sat 11:30–21:30 (last order 21:00); Sun 11:30–21:30 (last order 15:00), break 15:30–17:00.
Which station is closest to Kkai9?
Kkai9 is a 1-minute walk (31 m) from Euljiro 3(sam)-ga Station, Exit 9. The address is 6 Chungmu-ro 5-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul.
How much is the rice noodles · pad thai · rice dishes at Kkai9?
Kkai9's 8 rice noodles · pad thai · rice dishes items cost ₩12,000–₩14,000, 5 of them ₩13,000. Mains · Salads (4) cost ₩13,000–₩35,000.
Can I book a table at Kkai9?
Yes, Kkai9 takes reservations and groups. Call 0507-1369-7320 to book.
Does Kkai9 do takeout?
Yes, Kkai9 does takeout. It also has Wi-Fi, Mobile payment.
What does the name Kkai9 mean?
The name Kkai9 comes from the Thai 'Ban Kai 9': 'ban' means our home, 'kai' is the chicken, the zodiac sign of the owners' mother-in-law, and 9 is a lucky number in Thailand. In the name Kkai9, the 9 carries the meaning of luck and progress.
Can I order the Banana Roti at weekday lunch?
The Banana Roti (₩8,000) at Kkai9 cannot be ordered at weekday lunch. The Nutella Banana Roti, a dessert of the same kind, is listed separately on the Kkai9 menu at ₩9,000.
How many visit stories are there about Kkai9?
Superchart has 12 first-hand visit stories about Kkai9; the latest visit was on October 6, 2026.
39 visit stories about Kkai9
Newest first
Thai restaurant in Euljiro: extra noodles in leng saep sauce, Kkai 9
“Arriving with friends around 8 PM, the writer waited about 15 minutes.”
Euljiro Thai restaurant: husband's pick leng saep pork stew, Kkai 9
“The writer's husband had wanted to try leng saep (Thai pork spine stew), so the couple had it for the first time at Kkai 9 with khao pad kung (shrimp fried rice) and tod mun kung (Thai shrimp cakes).”
Euljiro 3-ga Thai restaurant: how to eat leng saep, Kkai 9
“The writer ordered the limited-quantity leng saep (₩35,000), tom yum rice noodles (₩14,000) and two pieces of tod mun kung (Thai shrimp cakes, ₩7,000), ate the leng saep with its broth and cilantro as the 'how to eat it' guide on the wall shows, and had the leftover leng saep packed for ₩1,000.”
Euljiro Thai restaurant: leftover leng saep packed for home, Kkai 9
“At Kkai 9 the writer ordered leng saep (Thai-style bone stew), pak boong fai daeng (stir-fried morning glory) and som tam (papaya salad).”
Euljiro Thai restaurant lunch: tom yum a cilantro hater loved, Kkai 9
“On a weekday lunch with a cousin, the writer ordered spicy pad thai kung (shrimp pad thai), poo pad pong curry (crab curry) and tom yum rice noodles; Kkai 9's signature leng saep (spicy pork spine soup) was sold out.”
Euljiro Thai restaurant: tod mun kung & printing alley walk, Kkai 9
“Two people visited around 1 p.”
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- Beef rib noodle soup & khao kha moo at Euljiro Thai restaurant Kkai 9Songpa Sweet Pilgrim · Sep 13, 2026
- Moo ping skewers & Singha beer at Euljiro 3-ga Thai restaurant Kkai 9Gangseo Diner Log · Sep 9, 2026
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