Kiin-Di, which means "eating good," truly lives up to its name! Originally a popular food truck in Austin, Kiin-Di now has its own standalone restaurant, and I'm so glad we decided to check it out. We got there right when they opened and the service was amazing. They started building our 15-person table immediately and service was fast. We tried the spring rolls, chicken wings, chicken curry, and fried rice. Everything was delicious, but the chicken wings and chicken curry were definite standouts! Absolutely packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. I'll be coming back just for that curry! The atmosphere inside is a bit on the plain side, but the colorful glasses and fun plates add a nice touch and keep things lively. The food more than makes up for any lack of ambiance. I'll definitely be coming here again, and I'm already looking forward to ordering the chicken curry next time. Highly recommend for anyone craving great Thai food in Austin! read more

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Easy parking, walked in around 8pm and got seated right away. Service was fast and the staff actually knows their menu -- appreciated that. Roti -- Flaky, buttery, and comes with a rich sauce that pairs perfectly. Solid starter. Khao Soi -- The star of the night. Chewy noodles in a tangy, layered broth with fresh radishes and crunchy fried shallots that add these great unexpected textures. Only note: we were sharing and it came with a whole chicken thigh -- would be so much easier to eat if it came pre-shredded. Hung Lay Pork -- The pork flavor is bold and a little gamey, not for everyone. But the curry itself is warm and tangy and really shines when you eat it with rice. The space is well designed and the vibe matches the food -- adventurous and authentic. You can tell every dish is made with care. Already planning my next visit to work through the rest of the menu. read more

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Update to my previous experience. Had the pad Thai again and it was less smokey, and tastier, this time. Khao soi was still perfect! Tried the fried rice which I thought was good and included a decent amount of veggies. It only took about 15 min to be ready even though it said it'd be a 30 min wait. Service was again super friendly and quick! read more

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Incredible food with strong fish saucy flavors omg. They really know how to incorporate fish sauce and chilis. Service was amazing, our lady was very enthusiastic. Inside looks ok, nothing special about it though. Biggest cons are the prices seem a little high, and don't offer a lot of vegetarian options if you have dietary restrictions. read more

I had such a great meal here! Each dish was so beautiful and so delicious- fresh and flavor in each bite. I lived the khao soi and the fried potatoes. The banana blossom was also amazing. Honestly everything we had was tasty. I would love to come back to try another curry dish. read more

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BUSSINNNNN, as I said before, I am honored to have breathed the same air as the cow whose rib I ate. Great service, amazing curries, and really nice space. It was worth it, especially after taking a look at the La barbecue line, which we tried to hit up first. The segue was 100% worth it read more

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I heard a lot about this place and decided to check 'em out! Walked in and got seated immediately for dinner. I like the ambiance. It's dark and bustling, reminds me of actual street food (but it's inside). The outside of the restaurant is actually uninviting though. It has darkened windows and you can't really tell if they are open or not. Never been to the food truck so I asked the server what their most popular dishes are. She recommended the creamy curry crab and Killer Noodles. The curry had a picture on the menu and looks really good but I was nervous to get the killer noodles because it had 3 chilies next to it indicating it's pretty spicy. But my husband can handle spice really well so I just decided to get it. We can always share! Food came out quickly and my husband LOVED the creamy curry crab. He kept raving about how good and creamy the curry was. There's also real crab and the value of the dish was quite worth it. Five out of five! However, he quickly finished all the rice and when asking for a refill, we learned extra rice is $3....we eat rice all the time and thought it should probably just be $1 more. Didn't get the refill but still cleaned up all the curry! It is not spicy. The killer noodles are spicy, but actually not that spicy and quite tolerable. However, I didn't realize it is literally ramen noodles. Like convenience store ramen noodles and I'm convinced they are the Indonesian Mi Goreng. They're good but not worth $17...it's also not a meal that fills me up. The pork belly on top is great! They leave everything in a box and put it on the plate-I thought that was interesting haha. I was disappointed with my meal and needed something else to digest the carbs and spice so we got the T.O.K., the only dessert on the menu. This was really good! I'm a huge fan of coconut ice cream so I was really excited to hear it comes with two scoops on top of the Thai-style Chinese deep-fried donuts. This helped me digest tremendously. I think I will come back but will definitely not order the killer noodles. Please don't popularize this dish-you can literally buy a pack from the Asian grocery store for less. read more

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Absolutely delicious!!! The two standout stars of our meal were the pla scallop starter and the beef rib. The scallops super tender and sweet and the sauce it sat in was everything. Just crack addictive. I could eat 10 of these plates. Must get this. The beef rib was super tender and sat in these incredibly rich and umami curry that had a good balance of sweetness from the grilled pineapple. The other things we ordered were also wonderful tho ever so slightly overshadowed by those first two. The banana blossom salad was a delight of textures and great balance of sweet, sour, spicy. The hung Lay pork was so good, but I felt like i didn't need so much meat with already having the beef rib. The khao soi was super rich but perhaps even a little too rich..the soup wasn't soupy; it was like a thick curry sauce. All flavors were top notch though, so I'm really talking very small details. One of the most enjoyable meals I've had in the past year! read more

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The restaurant can get really busy so be prepared for a wait on the weekends. The food was really good and the drinks were so pretty. The coconut cocktail was really strong. The staff are really friendly, but because they're so busy the food can take a while. Definitely recommend. read more

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Came to their recent opening of the brick and mortar location Service: lady was very friendly and attentive Food: I got the pad Thai which was a 4/5 (solid pad Thai but no unique twist, lost a point bc it did get salty as I continued eating it and ended up just taking the leftovers to go) and my husband got the hung lay which was 2/5 (way too salty without any acidic or other flavor break). We did get the scallop appetizer and that was probably the best flavorwise. Ambiance: is cozy and more upscale than regular Thai restaurants read more

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Rating: 4.3/5 [dine in] We came for dinner on a Sunday night around 6 PM and were seated right away. It was great to see Kiin Di open such a beautiful restaurant. I loved their table seating and glassware, as well as the marbled bathroom. We were dining with a special guest, so we received great service. They really nailed the flavors on almost every dish, but some of the portion sizes felt a bit small for the price. The food is also very heavy and spicy, and our stomachs were not happy later that night. Almost every dish we ordered had at least one chili symbol next to it. Thai Boxing Wings ($12 for 5 wings): We got the spicy tamarind sauce, wet style, which was great on the crispy fried chicken wings. Pla Scallop ($16): Raw scallop tossed in a spicy chili jam dressing. I absolutely loved the flavor profile, but something about the scallop texture did not make this a fully harmonious dish. Banana Blossom Salad ($16): This was the most mild dish out of everything we ordered. I did not like the fried shrimp in this one as much as the version in the Talay Prik Klua. I also prefer Vietnamese banana blossom salad more than this one. Goi Beef ($17): Northeastern Thai filet mignon tartare. It did not look or taste like what I was imagining. The beef looked similar to taco ground beef, if I am being honest, and it tasted cooked. The white rice crackers it came with, though, were delicious and crispy. Talay Prik Klua ($21): Thai style salt and pepper sauteed jumbo shrimp and squid in a spicy seafood sauce. There was no strong seafood taste or smell, which I loved. It had a nice crunchy texture and was even better when dipped in the spicy seafood sauce. Killer Noodles With Fried Pork Belly ($17): Served in the same style as when it was offered from the food truck, in a to go box with the noodles on the bottom and large fried pork belly strips on top. The fried egg was served on the plate and was cooked nicely, with a crispy rim and runny yolk. The killer noodle flavors were on point this time, but they were very spicy. The fried pork belly was a bit dry, so I would not order it again. Is it worth $17? I do not think so. Khao Soi ($18): Rice and creamy coconut curry soup with egg noodles and chicken thighs, topped with crispy fried noodles. This was a warm bowl of comfort and was delicious, especially the chicken thighs. The egg noodles beautifully coated the curry soup. Kua Curry Beef Rib ($48): Came with a huge rib drenched in curry, pineapple on the side, and a side of white rice. The rice was dry, but the pineapple slices were delicious. The beef was overcooked and dry in the areas not covered by curry. Not worth it to me. Master of the House: Red wine, passionfruit puree, pineapple juice, tajin. It tasted watered down and the flavors did not come through. Austin Sour: Sake, tamarind puree, simple syrup, tamarind chili bite, lime. Pretty good and well balanced. We both liked this cocktail more than the Master of the House. read more

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I'm happy they open a real location after having the food truck for a long time. The menu is very big now compared to the food truck limited menu. It's packed on a Friday over lunch. Both the nam ngiao noodle and hung lay were a tiny bit too salty for my taste, but I'll definitely be back for more dishes read more

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The inside is way nicer than I expected, and each table has a small lamp in the middle which makes the whole place feel cozy and a little elevated. I got the killer noodles and the pad thai and both were very solid. The killer noodles were level 3 spice and it was definitely manageable. It had a great balance of flavor and heat without being overwhelming. The fried pork in the dish worked really well and added a lot of texture and richness. The pad thai was also solid and honestly one of the better ones I have had in Austin. They gave a lot of water at the table and refilled it quickly, which made the whole experience more comfortable, especially with spicy food. read more

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The experience of eating delicious Thai food has elevated to another level with their new brick and mortar. The inside is appropriately between a fancy and casual feel, but the real star are the dishes themselves. Everything was flavorful and cooked to standard but my favorite was the beef rib curry! read more

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So glad Kiin Di has opened a brick and mortar! Truly the best thai restaurant in austin. You can't go wrong with their chicken pad thai, the lost chicken recipe, or any of the curries. Khao Soi was a surprisingly really good. We are always so full and happy after eating at Kiin Di. Can't wait to come back and try the crab curry. Service is quick and friendly. This is one of my favorite restaurants in Austin. read more

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Kiin Di is absolutely amongst the best Thai Food I've ever consumed in my life! Absolutely delicious. My friends and I came here on their opening week, and at their first Friday dinner. The wait was much quicker than anticipated. Friendly service and relaxing social vibes. We ordered 3x total dishes (Pad Thai, Shrimp Curry, and Pad Krapow). Everything was mouth savoring and delicious. Absolutely recommend for my fellow Thai Food Lovers! read more

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We arrived about 10 mins after opening today (Sunday) but seating was already 2/3 full. I fully anticipated some wait due to the time of day but the food was worth the wait. Our waitress, Paulene, was really nice! The food pacing was off since it was getting busier each minute so our entree arrived about halfway into eating our appetizer but again, weekend lunch hour rush. The hat yai gai tod and hung lay were exquisite. I loved that they served unique dishes I haven't seen in other Thai restaurants in Austin. My husband tried the creamy curry crab and loved the flavor but every bite had a big chunk of onion. Although the trek here is really far for us, we can't wait to come back and try new dishes the next time we're on the southside! read more

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Let me tell you, this is definitely the best Thai restaurant in Austin! I'm not even exaggerating, hands down!! When we arrived to the restaurant, we were a bit underwhelmed and confused because of the dark window tints, it didn't look like it was open. We managed to parking right outside and I do like that there are a lot of parking available. The moment I opened the door, I can smell the delicious food and I was already drooling before looking at the menu lol. I ordered the creamy curry crab and let me tell you that it's probably the best thing on the menu - exactly like the description - creamy and full of curry flavour!! I wish they can give me more rice because I can really sit here all day for the sauce! The killer noodles is decent, it's interesting that it comes in a to go box - it does however tasted like mi goreng. The dessert was really delicious, I normally don't like coconut but to my surprised, I actually finished the whole scoop. I like the deep fried donut pair with the cold ice cream, perfect combination. THIS IS A MUST TRY IF YOU ARE CRAVING THAI FOOD! read more

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Kiin Di recently launched their soft opening for their first brick and mortar store, which means an expanded menu with new items! If you're a fan of raw seafood, then you absolutely have to get their new scallops appetizer, which is tossed in a spicy and tangy homemade chili sauce with Thai chili peppers so each bite is filled with a nice spice kick. If you're not a fan of spicy food, I would recommend avoiding this dish haha! For our entrees, we had to get their classic Killer Noodles with Fried Chicken and Talay Prik Klua (a stir-fried crispy shrimp and squid dish), both of which were also spicy and included Thai chili peppers! In general, I'd say a good portion of their menu items have some form of spice so get those stomachs ready in advance haha! They are currently only open for dinner time during their soft opening, and based on this recent experience alone, I have a feeling that this place will become one of my favorite Thai restaurants in the area! :) read more

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TL;DR: Will be coming back and would highly recommend to a friend! Food: My friends and I ordered the Thai Me Down, Khao Soi, The Lost Recipe, and Talay Prik Klua. + The Thai Me Down is a really good starter -- it has a good portion of meat and flavor variation with both spiciness and sweetness. At a lot of Thai restaurants I go to, the meat ends up being a bit dry, but 'twas not the case here! The outside is crispy while the inside is nice and juicy. + I would totally order the Khao Sao again! The chicken is so incredibly tender, and soaks so much of the coconut curry flavor. I appreciate that this dish isn't very spicy yet still carries a lot of distinguishable flavor to it. + I got to try some of The Lost Recipe and thought it tasted pretty similar to the Thai Me Down. The fried chicken is seriously so good crispiness-wise while not drying out the chicken. However, for the best bang for your buck, I would recommend getting the Thai Me Down and something with more variation for the main dish. + Okay WOW the Talay Prik Klua is *spicy*. A few bites of this had me sweating bullets and drinking an absurd amount of water (I have a pretty low spice tolerance tbf). Aside from the spice, the squid and shrimp are fried and taste AMAZING. I would order this again next time if my spice tolerance was higher for sure. Service: All of the staff here seem so friendly, and they checked in on our table multiple times during the service. We got water refills without asking, and they were kind enough to bring me a stack of napkins because I was sweating from the spice so much. This made my experience here so much better. Ambiance: I seriously loved my dining experience here! The restaurant itself is on the smaller side yet feels very open, making all the guests feel connected in a way. I also appreciated the good taste in house music that they had playing in the background. read more

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kiin di leans into more unique, tropical flavors, and the presentation of each dish is absolutely exquisite. as everyone has mentioned, the scallops were definitely the highlight! supple, fresh, and paired beautifully with a tangy sauce that made the whole dish feel really refreshing. the soft shell crab curry was rich and creamy, with a crispy crab that held up nicely in the sauce. the pork ribs were also great, sooo tender they literally fell off the bone. the khao soi was okay... not super memorable, and the flavor profile was very similar to the crab curry. most of the entrees leaned really sweet and had almost no spice, which made the dishes too heavy. i def liked the creative dishes and great presentation, though i wish the flavors had a bit more balance and heat, and the dishes are a little overpriced for what it is read more

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No reservations here but we got lucky and missed the rush to grab a table quickly. This restaurant takes over the old Mr Natural space on S Lamar. The space is minimally decorated and the ladies are so kind and welcoming. But let's get to the food. It's so tasty and they bring the spice. We had: * Roti. I should have ordered two of these * Tom Yum soup - spicy and good * PLA Scallop - in curry so good with a nice spice kick * The Lost recipe - fried chicken on ginger rice. Really good * Goong Ob Woon Sen - glass noodles with prawns and bacon. We're definitely going to be back to try more. read more

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OVERVIEW: New brick and mortar has been super hyped, so I was excited to finally try it! And then the food came and I was disappointed. Perhaps I went on an off night. Perhaps I ordered the wrong things. But next time I think I'll drive 2 mins. further down S. Lamar and get Super Thai instead!!! QUICK FACTS: - Parking? Yes, there are a decent amount of spots around the restaurant. - Reservations? No, walk-in only. You can join a waitlist ahead of time if it's super busy. FOOD & DRINK RATINGS: - Thai tea (5/5): Always delicious, would be hard to mess up. - Scallop crudo (4/5): Great flavor! Has a nice kick to it with the chilis. - Rip and dip roti (5/5): So good! Two pieces and a curry sauce that's delicious. Flaky and buttery - what's not to love? - Pad Thai (2/5): This was really disappointing! Super smoky flavor from the wok, which was nice at first, but that was really all you could taste. Almost tasted like they forgot the sauce. Missing the usual pad Thai flavor profiles. Kind of dry. Just not enjoyable. Also I get they want to make the presentation, but putting a pile of red chili flakes in one spot is kind of stupid. - Crab curry (2/5): Curry itself was so bland. Texture was way too thick, so it just wasn't good. The crab was deep fried and too heavily-breaded. Ruined it. Love a soft shell crab but this wasn't worth it. I only ate half. The jasmine rice it came with was also just plain. So overall it wasn't a great dish. read more

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This place is so good we've been talking about this place non stop. Food truck to brick and mortar restaurant. Inside is casual with parking. Small drink menu but their drinks are delicious. While everything was amazing. Stand out dishes were the scallop appetizer. The sauce has a little bit of spice and the beef rib. The rib fell off the bone, the sauce with it and sweetness of the pineapple that you can't see in the picture was perfect. The roti is made fresh and anything fried is cooked perfectly with the right amount of the breading and crunch. read more

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Delicious authentic Thai restaurant! Their service was quick and even though the restaurant was packed on a Sunday night, we luckily did not have to wait at all. The roti w curry sauce was so good, I just wish they gave a little more sauce. The pad see ew was packed with flavor. Vibes in the restaurant were lively and the server was very nice. I would definitely come back! read more

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We had a really disappointing experience here. While eating, we found multiple large eggshell pieces in our pad thai, three significant chunks, including what looked like nearly half an eggshell. I understand that mistakes can happen and maybe a small fragment could slip through once, but this was excessive. On top of that, ordering was frustrating. We initially tried to place an order online, but the system wouldn't let us complete it. So we went into the store to order takeout, only to be directed to scan a QR code and place the order ourselves anyway. It was so impersonal and inconvenient, especially since we were already there and ready to order. After this experience, we don't plan on coming back. It's especially disappointing because we've been customers since before they even had a restaurant. We really wanted to keep supporting them, but this visit changed that. read more

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This place is more like a 4.4/5, and it doesn't quite round up to a 5. The food here is delicious, but the flavor profiles of different menu items are quite similar. At the price point, I was quite disappointed by this discovery. I loved the banana blossom salad; it reminded me of a similar flavor profile to papaya salad, but it was tangier and more addictive. I can see why this former food truck was able to open up a storefront. And the restaurant filled up very quickly after opening up at 4:30pm for dinner service. If you don't come around then, there will be a little bit of a wait for a table. read more

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Be prepared to wait but its worth it. Unique and tasty dishes you wont find at a normal Thai place. Service was fast and friendly even being completely packed for hours. Spice level was great. 100% recommend the soft shell crab curry. Nice and clean interior thats maintained well. Will def try to go back read more

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Cute little spot with a nice ambiance and yummy food. My pad thai was great, we enjoyed the dumpling appitizer and the thai iced tea was extra good. I'd totally dine there again. read more

Got this recommendation from a friend and she was raving about Kiin Di. One thing I will say is if you don't mind sharing with the people you're with definitely try a little bit of as many dishes as you can. Everything was great from the appetizers all the way to the dessert and the drinks. The establishment was nicely designed, and they also had images of their food truck before they had their brick and mortar. The food is very authentic. I went with someone who said that the meals took them right back to Thailand. I usually go for the milk tea, but I was actually a big fan of their lemonade. I also got the roti and chicken wings for an appetizer for an entrée Talay Prik Klua and Khao Soi, for dessert Pa Thong KO a delicious flavor, bursting donuts with ice cream combo I will definitely be going back again to try something else very soon! Also, for those of you who may not do well with spice, be a little careful as you might want to see if you can request a reduction in the heat. read more

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The Pad Thai here has a lot going for it: perfectly cooked chicken, fresh toppings, and nicely textured noodles. But the sauce leaned much sweeter than expected, so the tangy, savory flavors got a bit lost. If the kitchen dialed back the sugar and brought out more tamarind and umami, this could be a fantastic Pad Thai. Everything else from presentation to cooking technique was spot on. read more

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Was a food truck, now brick and mortar. Yesterday's northern Thai food was an excellent experience. Highly recommended.

Kiin Di continues to be amazing in their new brick and mortar location! This restaurant has Thai dishes unlike anything else in Austin. The dishes are amazingly flavorful, fresh, and diverse. In addition to the iconic options from their food truck, they added a whole bunch of new menu items, including both traditional Thai and their own innovative combos. Kiin Di really stands out from all the other Thai restaurants in south Austin, and believe me when I tell you that I've been to all of them! I wish I had photos, but the food was so delicious we ate it before even thinking of snapping pics. Our favorite dishes include: Rip and Dip Roti Tom Yum Soup Banana Blosson Salad Dang Curry Pad Woon Sen Killer Noodles Niam Ngiao The Natural Grocer space they took over is really great too- spacious, not too loud, simple and cute decor. It was absolutely packed on a Sunday night, so word getting out about how amazing this place is! Well deserved. read more

I have no idea why this place is so popular. I would say the food is pretty lackluster. We ordered the pork ribs-not a lot of flavor at all. Next we had the chicken. I'd say that was the best dish but the rice that it came with was cold. Lastly we ordered a salad. I'm sorry but any place that tops a salad with pork rinds is not authentic! One and done read more

Love the new brick and mortar space. There is a lot of room to add more tables/ambient lighting. The menu is unique and everything is delicious and well executed. I love the scallop appetizer with the delicious slightly spicy sauce. The soft shell crab curry, the beef rib curry, the salt and pepper fried squid/shrimp, etc were all equally delicious. It's hard to pick which was my favorite. The only dish I didn't like was the dessert. read more

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The Hung Lay was my favorite and my husband was obsessed with the Killer Noodles! Service was fast, friendly and efficient!! Definitely coming back to try more of their delicious food!! read more

The menu highlights bold, authentic Thai flavors with a refined touch. Every dish is beautifully presented and packed with depth, from the fragrant herbs to the perfectly balanced spice levels. You can tell a lot of care goes into sourcing quality ingredients and honoring traditional Thai cooking while still keeping things approachable. Portions are generous, making it easy to share and sample multiple dishes. Service was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, with staff happy to offer recommendations and explain dishes. read more

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Can't rave enough about Kiin Di. I've loved them for a while, so when I heard they finally opened a brick-and-mortar, I couldn't wait to go -- and they did not miss. They've only been open about five weeks and the place was already buzzing, which I expected. All the favorites are on the menu and everything was just as good as ever. Food absolutely delivered, service delivered -- no notes. We came Friday night around 7pm as a party of two and waited about 45 minutes, but it honestly flew by and was 100% worth it. The crowd was lively, the energy was great, and once seated everything moved smoothly. Huge shoutout to Sherry, who was incredibly helpful and genuinely so friendly -- she made the experience even better. Highly, highly recommend. Worth the wait and so happy to see them thriving in their new space. read more

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So happy to see this beloved food truck be back in a brick and mortar restaurant. The crab curry and the killer noodles are a must order. The staff is great at explaining the menu and the service was quick once we were seated. Will be back to try more dishes from the menu! It's great place to go with a group, but the wait times could be long on weekends. read more

I've known about Kiin Di for a while but when it was a food truck. When I found out they opened a brick and mortar, my friend said we had to go since the truck was so good. And after eating there... yeah. They ate. First off, they run that place like the navy. We came during the dinner rush and they got us a table so quick. Our waitress was also so attentive and nice. Onto the meal, I started off with a thai tea lemonade and it was so good. I had a sip and was transported. I never had a thai tea lemonade but the citrus complemented the tea so well. It was like a better tasting asian arnold palmer. For the food, I got the softshell crab curry but I was also tempted by the hung lay. The curry was amazing. There were so many portions of softshell crab which were cooked amazingly and the curry itself had the perfect amount of spice and the flavor was out of this world. They will be seeing me again. read more

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