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This is hand down best Thai restaurant in south Austin. We love their food truck time and is so excited to try their new dish at their brick and mortar restaurant! We order their stone pot fried rice, it was so well seasoned with sausage, chicken and shrimp. I find the small bit of crispy rice enjoyable as well. The portion is huge, we shared between 2 person and still have left over. We also order their fried chicken which is fire. Will be back to try more dishes for sure.
Dropped in with a friend after another friend recommended this place to us. When we first looked at the menu, we only saw a couple of dishes that we were familiar with. We ordered the roti, tom yum soup, pad Thai, and dang curry. Incredible!! The Roti was perfectly buttery and flaky. Comes with a small cup of curry to dip in. Reminds me of a curry that is served at Canje! The curry in the cup was similar (or the same) as the curry in Dang Curry. I was nervous it'd be too spicy for me...but it was perfect! Different than the green/yellow/red curries I've had at other restaurants. This has more depth and flavor...reminds me of a Chinese curry my mom would make for me when I was a kid. So good. The soup was great. Nice and tangy. The pad Thai was super tasty and flavored well. Everything is very fresh! Excited to go back to try more on the menu...or to just get those dishes again. Service was friendly and helpful. Will be back!!!!
Loved the food truck so really wanted to check out the Brick and Mortar! Came on a Sunday to try out some delicious thai food with my thai food bestie! Ambience: Dark and moody with plenty of seating and a partial viewing of the kitchen. Service: the waitress was super prompt and also gave a lot of explanation about items on the menu in case we weren't familiar with the dish. Food: The food is probably some of the best thai food in Austin. We ordered the papaya salad which came out more in like a "thin flat noodle fashion" than what we are normally used to, it's not super spicy like most thai restuarants like to serve it but still has some robust flavors and some spice it also comes with cracklings which are super crunchy. The chinese broccolli is always a favorite of mine for the texture and the Pork Ribs dish was super creamy with a hint of spice that left you craving more. The menu is so large that we will definetly be back, i'd recommend going close to open as it's not as crowded!
My friend and I decided to check this place out since we've heard many good things about Kiin Di even from days it was a food truck. We got the: * Roti Dip * Soft shell crab in curry * Papaya salad I loved the roti, it was crispy and the curry was flavorful, a bit salty but they paired well. The biggest miss for me was the soft shell crab in curry, the plate came out room temp which was a bit disappointing since curry is best served warm/hot. The batter on the crab was super thick it felt like we were just eating deep fried crab that got soggy quickly as it's served in the curry. The curry had some separation almost as if the coconut milk in it had been reheated or curdled during the cooking process. I'm not an expert chef but I've worked with coconut milk enough to notice these things. The papaya salad was decent, I loved the tangy and fresh flavors (we opted for 3 spice but definitely could've amped it up). I prefer my papaya salad with more "funk" but understand that's a different style. I am sad I had to give this place only 3 stars because my expectations were high considering this is their brick & mortar. I will have to give it a try again and taste other dishes. Overall the service was friendly, got sat immediately and didn't have to wait too long for the food to come out. More parking in the back of the restaurant, be weary of the signs from other businesses.
Such a good meal. Great service and everything we ate was so delicious. We are from malaysia and we have eaten alot of Thai food . I was glad they didnt have alot of the popular options Only thing is that parking is a bit cumbersome.
Wow, this was definitely one the best Thai food spots I've had in Austin. The highlight was the soft shell crab curry. It was on the sweeter side, but still the flavor was so complex and wonderful. The papaya salad was also one of the best I've ever had. We got takeout and it was really easy. There was a line during dinner time on Friday so I definitely recommend a takeout option.
I was super excited when I heard Kiin Di was opening a full-service restaurant. I've been a fan of their food truck for years and they were always consistently excellent, so I couldn't wait to see what they would do with an expanded menu. There were so many new dishes that caught my eye, but I immediately gravitated toward the Creamy Crab Curry and it was absolutely the right choice. The curry was rich, creamy and packed with flavor while the fried soft-shell crab was perfectly cooked and added a great texture to the dish. Honestly, it's the kind of meal I could see myself ordering every week. My partner went with the Lost Recipe, which looked just as delicious. You can never really go wrong with fried chicken, and this version certainly didn't disappoint. The service was equally impressive. Our server was friendly, attentive and checked in regularly throughout the meal. She even brought us a complimentary crab pastry to try, which was a thoughtful touch and much appreciated. One thing to note this place gets busy, especially during lunch so plan accordingly. That said, the food and service are well worth it and the menu is reasonably priced. Kiin Di has successfully made the jump from food truck to full-service restaurant and it's definitely earned a spot on my regular rotation.
Easily one of my favorite Thai spots in Austin! The ribs I had were so on point and had that nice deep sweet and savory flavor. Paired well with the sticky rice. Pad se ew was also excellent. The crab curry was just okay though. I had their scallop appetizer too and that was good but a bit spicy. Another highlight was the killer noodles. I had that a while back before they re-opened but remember it was very memorable/delicious. The fried chicken and rice was just okay, not that special. Good service. Spacious inside and there is a parking lot which is nice.
Delicious Thai food. Except the pork belly was a bit hard, everything else is tasty. Service was nice. Ambiance is great for family and friends. Kids friendly too. Would totally love to try other dishes in the future.
* killer noodles: 4/5 The flavor was salty sweet spicy and was overall tasty. We had gotten the pork belly killer noodles. The pork belly was lean with no fat . It paired well with the noodles. * khảo soi: 3/5 I watched a documentary about this dish and was so excited to see it was available at Kiin Di! When we first received the dish, it was super salty so we advised our waitress we couldn't eat it because it was overly salty. She was very kind and took it back. She asked us if we would like to replace that dish. We asked for pad Thai. Later she brought out the Kháo soi redone and said it was on the house and ask for our feedback. She apologize and informed us the sauce had reduced down too low and that is why it was salty. She asked us to try it and let her know. It was less salty but the more we ate the more it got salter. It was definitely creamier and less salty but it's still salty. Not overwhelming salt like the first but ate salty with each bit. We really appreciate her being so open and appreciative for feedback. Although the dish was too salty for our preference... we appreciate the effort and courtesy to make it right. That shows an adaptive and hard working business that values feedback and that is a marksmanship of a business will thrive with lifetime customers. * 2 Thai teas : 3/5 We had ask for a lot of Thai Tea and less milk but the Thai tea was still very milky. We wish the Thai Tea was bolder and stronger in flavor. * chicken wings with spicy tamarind sauce: 5/5 highly recommended dish! There is not many places in Austin that has this spicy tamarind chicken wing that I can find. A rare dish and an outstanding one! Salty Sour Sweet Mild Spicy Unami AND CRAVEABLE! Chicken was juicy and cripsy on the outside despite being toss in the sauce. We devoured the 5 wings and regretted we finished it all because we wanted more! These delicious wings are going to definitely be on my mind just thinking of it now is making my mouth water..... so good! !! If you love tamarind it's a must try! * mussels: 1/5: we were wondering why the mussels didn't have any Yelp pictures for Kiin Di but we may have found out why. The mussels are presented beautifully. The presentation was great and we were excited to dig in. Unfortunately the mussel ran very salty and the mussels were very very tiny. The shell was average size but I think the mussels were overly cooked. The mussels absorb the salty sauce so we couldn't eat many. We felt bad for sending back one dish so we didn't want to send back a second dish again. * tofu pad Thai: 5/5 I never thought I would ever say this because I Love 1618 Asian Fusion cripsy pad Thai so much that no other pad Thai had ever compared to theirs... but Kiin Di pad Thai definitely rank the best regular pad Thai I had (without the cripsy). The favors were so well balanced of salty , mild spicy , sour. The noodles were chewy and springy! I love the texture and this dish is so so craveable too! We got tofu but next time we will get the chicken. The tofu ran a bit sour thus why we will get chicken next time. The flavors explode in your mouth. Like wow! Highly recommend this dish! It wasn't spicy for all the non spicy eaters. Note if there's any dish can't eat spicy, you can let your waitress know and they can adjust the spicy level for you. The staff is very attentive. Do I recommend this place? Absolutely! The best pad Thai in Austin. We can't wait to come back to get the tamarind wings and pad Thai along with trying their other dishes. There is free parking on Sundays. We went on Sunday at 12:30 pm and were seated but this restaurant filled up pretty fast after we were seated. Service is 5 stars. Absolute gem for authentic Thai food. They had other dishes I've never seen at other Thai restaurants we been to which sets them a part.
Hands down the best Thai restaurant in ATX. The Killer Noodles is a must have!! The Hung Lay was very delicious as well. Service was quick and friendly. Love that there is a lot of parking spots. No wait time when we went on the weekend. Excited to come back and try more items on their menu!
Had their Masaman curry was not disappointed! It was extremely flavor, came with a huge portion and was very creatively made. I still think I prefer their original menu items that they used to have at their food truck. It's still really nice to see them open up a brick and mortar. Service and ambience was great
THE BIG: Food truck turned brick and mortar. Love the evolution of graet Austin restaurants. Located right off of South Lamar and Bluebonnet Ln. Parking available either in the small lot or street parking. THE BLACK AND WHITE: I came here with a buddy to try out new restaurants and Kiin Di was high on that list. Fortunately, we came at opening and was able to snag a seat quickly For food, we got the rip & dip Roti, khao soi, lost recipe, creamy curry crab, Thai me down, dang curry, and pad see ew. The khao soi was pretty mid and it didn't have the nice fried crunch i was expecting out of a chiang mai khao soi. The rip and dip roti was amazing and it went so well with its own sauce as wella s the dang curry. When we were leaving, there was already a line outside, so i recommend either coming early or during non-peak times. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall damage done was around $140 for everything. Very flavorful meal and very salty however I'd come back and try some more items.
Reviews are largely positive. Diners highlight the bold, flavorful dishes, friendly, attentive service, and a lively, welcoming ambiance.
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4 months ago
Kiin Di was one of my first food truck experiences in Austin, and I remember really enjoying it the first time. So when I found out they opened a brick-and-mortar location, I knew I had to come back. I re-ordered their Killer Noodles and loved how they kept that fun food truck feel in the presentation. It felt playful, quirky, and true to their roots. Their soft shell crab curry dish was also really impressive. It was a bit too spicy for me, but the flavors were bold, layered, and explosive in the best way. Based on what we tried, I have no doubt the rest of their menu is just as delicious. Definitely a fun spot to check out if you're looking for bold Thai flavors in Austin. read more
20 days ago
7 months ago
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
7 months ago
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
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
3 months ago
7 months ago
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
1 year ago
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
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
8 months ago
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
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
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
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
4 months ago
4th time back. It's a definite solid 4. Initially said a 3 based on the wings, but everything else so far is awesome. Love the Thai Me Down and The Lost Recipe. read more
2 months ago
I always have an absolutely incredible experience here. I usually get the dang curry. It's absolutely phenomenal and the portion is very generous. I even made a mistake once and they were kind enough to correct it with no charge. Every time I come, the place is full, and everyone is very lively and happy. This place is truly a gem. I would recommend everyone try it if they haven't yet! read more
10 months ago
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
10 months ago
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
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
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
3 months ago
I got the Dang Curry and pad Thai delivered. The Dang Curry was really good. I usually like penang curry and red curry and I liked the Dang Curry. I got it extra spicy and they delivered! The pad Thai was good. I wouldn't come here just for the pad Thai to be honest as there's other places that are better. Id order here again for the Dang Curry though and if you have a less adventurous friend, they can order the pad Thai. read more
1 year ago
One of the tastiest Thai food trucks in the area! Everything I ordered hit the spot. I know it can get busy but we arrived at the perfect time. Not a lot of seating options to be honest. It seemed most people took their meal to go. Simple menu and delicious. 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
This place might just be my new go-to Thai spot. The menu is smaller than your typical Thai restaurant, but I like that - less decision stress and more focus on the items that they can really hit out the ballpark. Dang! Curry - I loved the addition of the roasted onions on these. The extra smokiness and sweetness contrasted nicely with the delicious savory flavor of the curry. The Lost Recipe Fried Chicken - Crispy exterior, juicy interior, and fried shallots on top seal the deal. Thai Me Down - That same awesome fried chicken but wrapped up in a roti with veggies and Thai aioli. Perfect if you prefer your fried chicken wrapped They have other menu items that look really good, so I'm looking forward to trying them in my next visit! read more
6 months ago
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
7 months ago
Great presentation overall. The khao soi was a bit too sweet, and the portion felt small. The old-school pad thai was decent, though the flavors didn't feel very authentic. Service was fast and efficient. read more
This is one of my favorite food trucks in Austin! The Killer Noodles are my favorite - it's like elevated ramen noodles with a lot of amazing flavors added. I'm also a huge fan of the Lost Recipe Thai Chicken. The rice is flavorful and chicken is very crispy. The seating is typical for a food truck park, with picnic tables and outdoor spots to enjoy your meal. There are other food trucks nearby worth checking out while you're here! read more
I had a very good pad Thai here. It is conveniently located in front of the Corner bar and they have ample patio and indoor eating area with great drinks options. This food truck isn't open ever day so make sure to check their hours before you go read more
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10 months ago
So excited kiindi brick and mortar opened!! I was blown away by the food. The scallop appetizer was so delicious. Service was great! Prices are awesome! Gonna go back for dinner asap! read more
4 months ago
9 months ago
Wonderful experience and certainly worth the visit. Our server was friendly, the food was tasty, although it did seem like most of the items were just a bit warm and not as hot as I'd prefer - granted the restaurant was fully packed and the kitchen must've been backed up with many orders. I'd been previously at a lesser packed moment and everything came out perfectly, so I won't hold too much weight on that. Careful with what you order though. Some of the meals seem to contain a similar sauce that can feel a bit repetitive. read more
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