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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.
5 months ago
So excited about this restaurant! The menu is awesome, unique, and so flavorful! The inside is very clean and vibey and the service was top tier. We started with the dumplings and veggie spring rolls which hit the spot. For entrees we got the chicken fried rice and killer noodles. The killer noodles are very spicy fyi! Can't wait to go back and try more. read more
We arrived an hour before closing on a Wednesday night and it was packed. The atmosphere is super casual and laid back with benches set up. Since there was a rush we had to wait about twenty minutes for our food. Got the pad Thai and roti. Loved both! The pad Thai was juicy, tangy and super flavorful with the right hints of spicy and sweet. The roti was flaky and paired well with the curry. They ran out of their killer noodles and dang dang curry which is I was hoping to do get but I'll be back for sure. Great spot for casual dinner and pretty affordable as a result. read more
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We saw this food truck on a number of YouTube must try videos so we had to check it out. The location is right in the heart of south Lamar and in front of a nice indoor/outdoor bar so you can enjoy your food either inside or outside with a drink of choice (a plus for sure). That being said, parking, like most places on S Lamar is a nightmare so good luck during peak hours. We ordered our items ahead online and everything was ready by the time we arrived. Potentially, this was what led me to remove the star... We ordered the killer noodles (ABSOLUTELY BANGING - spice and egg were on point), the roti (also absolutely fab), the crab curry (kinda disappointing), and then a ground beef dish (didn't actually try this - bought it for my brother. His review below). The killer noodles were spectacular - the only issue we had with this dish was that the fried pork belly was just not crispy enough. It didn't crunch and was a bit soggy. The crab curry had similar issues - the soft shell crab had a pretty heady seafood scent (hopefully, this isn't a warning for issues ahead). The fry on the crab was also soggy. The curry itself had a beautiful depth of flavor and was absolutely delish. We think that because we ordered the items ahead and to-go that after the fried items were set in their containers and closed up that this adversely impacted the crispy-ness of the fried items. It would be interesting to read others experience to know if ordering and getting it as soon as possible helped preserve the crisp. The roti was AH-maxing. Perfectly fluffy and flakey and the curry dip - YUM. My brother said the beef dish was "top notch". Overall, a good spot to hit up. The portions are very sizable for the price and it was all tasty - just wish the fried items had hit harder. read more
! i've never had a thai place necessarily impress me, but kiin đi definitely did. i placed an online order which was done within 10 minutes rather than the expected 25z everything looks so yummy, but i wanted to try the chicken roti wrap which was PACKED with huge pieces of chicken. maybe it was due to sitting out for a little, but the roti didn't have much structural integrity. it was soft and chewy which was enjoyable. some pieces of chicken were a tad dry, but the sauce was the selling point - it was creamy, spicy, and herbal-y haha it was amazing! i need to try the rest of the menu read more
8 months ago
We tried Kiin Di for the first time yesterday. The service was awesome. The woman who took our order was super friendly and customer focused. We enjoyed our food! It was tasty and unique. My only critique was that the portions were small. We had 2 kids and 2 adults and I had to make extra food after we finished because everyone was still hungry. I understand food costs are high and their quality was great so I considered this elevated dining (which usually comes with smaller portions). Try this truck. Their food speaks for itself. read more
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Place was easy to find. They are also close with one food truck and a beer hub. So if you like eating food with alcohol this place is a really nice choice. The spot was cozy and a good hangout place. The staff were nice and patient, especially it was our first time in this place and there's a lot of good choices. We end up ordering Lemonade Thai Tea, Fried Noodles, Spring rolls, and Curry Crab. We enjoyed every sip of the Lemonade thai tea, if you like a tea taste with your lemonade you will enjoy this. Fried Noodles came with big portion of pork and egg - it was a good combination and the taste complimented. Curry Crab was something I truly enjoyed especially if you are a seafood person. The spring roll was okay but the dip made a difference. Overall the place, staff, and food hit all the good spot! read more
10 months ago
The food here is great! I got the killer noodles and the soft shell crab curry. The noodles had a great kick and good flavor, and came with a few strips of fried pork. It reminded me of mi goreng. The soft shell crab curry was great BUT I really wish there was more sauce. The dish overall was on the drier side and I was struggling to get a good ratio of sauce to rice. The crab was delightfully crispy and the dish was very flavorful though. read more
I saw this place from a tik tok and it's super close to my apartment so I have been wanting to try it out, especially with the amazing reviews! It was so hard to pick what to get just for myself, i went with the pad Thai and the veggie rolls. The veggies rolls were perfect and crispy, and I loved the sauce that they came with. The pad Thai is a great portion too I wasn't expecting so much for takeout. The sauce it is in is delicious. Deff ranks pretty high on my pad Thai list. Overall a great choice, and I want to try the wings next! I'll have to get some new things next time to leave a better overall review. read more
1 year ago
We ordered the popular Killer Noodles and the Crab Curry. Both of the food are seasoned well and super tasty! And the portions are filling! The noodles are sweet, spicy, and tangy and they go well with the crunchy pork belly! The curry is very creamy, it goes well with the crunchy fried soft shell crab, with a side of jasmine rice. We are super delighted to find this food truck place during our Austin trip! The service was quick and friendly too! We were sitting at dining area in front of the food truck! It is very clean and nice! Can't wait to be back to try more different things on their menu! read more
The creamy crab curry was so crispy, flavorful, and absolutely DELICIOUS! The Thai fries chicken was pretty good too, but maybe not enough to fill you up on its own. My friend got the killer noodles and he really liked them. Definitely want to go back and try more of their menu! read more
6 months ago
A friend told me to try this food truck and I'm thankful that she did! We ordered online and unfortunately the Killer Noodles were sold out so I went with the Lost Recipe with pork, and we got an order of pad thai. It took about 30 minutes on a Saturday night so I do suggest ordering ahead. The Lost Recipe came with a ton of meat and the ginger rice was delicious. The pad thai was pretty good but didn't have a lot of chicken so I'd only order it if you don't like anything else on the menu or are scared of the spicy dishes. Speaking of, my dish came with pickled cucumbers and had some peppers which I thought might've been pickled as well. I ate a whole bite and my mouth was on fire! Apparently it was just meant to be a garnish. The employees were so kind and gave me a water bottle to wash it down with, but it was entirely my fault. Overall, a great meal and great people. Will have to go back to try the Killer Noodles someday! read more
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Parking is tough but the food is so worth it! They have a sign that says we may take a while to make your food because it's prepared fresh. I don't know who gets mad that all this love is poured into making your dinner, good things take time! We didn't wait that long and there was a steady stream of people picking up. Ka pow was great. Curry was some of the best and the spicy ramen was different and delicious. read more
You think it must be all hyped up. Someone's got connections. How can a food truck make Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat in the US? But then you taste the food! Good call, Yelp :-) We adore Thai food. Not all the food they serve fits my preconceived notion of Thai, but these are absolutely Thai flavors. And sneaking in ingredients like roti or ramen isn't a stretch at all when you think about how ubiquitous those ingredients are in Bangkok. And they use them so beautifully! This being our first time here, we tried the most highly-rated Yelp dishes, two of which also have more space devoted to them on the menu than their other dishes, which is partially why they're ordered most often. But I suspect that every dish on the menu is fabulous. They nailed these so perfectly that I can't imagine them not being about to nail Pad Thai and other dishes. The flavor of the Killer Noodles was the perfect expression of my favorite ever Thai dish - Pad Kee Mau also called "Drunkard's Noodles" (often mistranslated drunken noodles). Instead of the torn rice noodles, they used ramen noodles. They added some pork belly, and threw a fried egg on top. The taste was fantastic! I used to feel sorry for drunkards. But if they eat like this, lol... Their Lost Recipe dish comes with fried chicken or coconut pork. The fried chicken is pan fried, not breaded. And the pork is good (though the coconut flavor didn't come through for us). What makes the dish so outstanding is the bed of ginger rice it's served on. Best. Rice. Ever! What a shame it would have been if that recipe had stayed lost. Lastly, we tried a fabulous dish called Thai Me Down. If you've ever enjoyed a taco, you'll love this. Is a taco ever worth $8.50? This one is! Roti is to a tortilla what a fresh-baked French croissant is to a biscuit. It made for the perfect taco. The fresh ingredients were very fresh. And the Thai aioli that came with it was also amazing, though the dish rocked our world even without it, so we took half the aioli home. We couldn't leave it behind. It was that good. Parking is difficult here. The truck is in the parking lot of a full service bar that also has some nice beer on tap including a Hazy IPA. They probably let you bring the food into the bar, but it was a nice day so we sat outside on their picnic tables. We come to Austin for things we don't have in Bastrop County. This place is very close to Costco, Target and Whole Foods Market, making it very convenient for our regular "Austin errands" day. Now we can't wait until we have to run errands again :-) We'll return for you, Kiin Di! read more
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Cute food truck tucked next to a bar with an outdoor patio area off South Lamar. This was really nice because we were able to use a restroom if we needed. We grabbed a couple of drinks and headed outside to take a look at the menu. It was so hard to pick what to order but we ended up going with the Killer noodles and Lost recipe. They were out of coconut pork for the lost recipe but the fried chicken was melt in your mouth good! The ginger rice was everything I'd hoped it would be. The killer noodles came with a delicious fried pork belly, and the presentation is so pretty! This one is spicy so beware!! The food came out fast and fresh, we will definitely be back! Thank you! read more
I was curious if this place would live up to the hype considering so many 5 star reviews. On my first trip I got there quite late so they were out of all entrees except the Dang Curry which I ordered. Service was very transparent about the lack of items and food took about 10-15 minutes. The Dang curry was delicious with a extremely respectable portion considering the 12 dollar price point. The curry was delicious with the right level of sweetness and spice. Quality chicken and other ingredients like thai chili, onion and potato made this dish a treat. There was a considerable amount of rice provided to soak up all the delicious curry which was awesome considering that is often a concern of mine when getting takeout curry. Roti was good with the same curry for dipping sauce but would probably try other things next time as it didn't hold the same bang for my buck as the curry. Food truck has quite a few benches with stools on the end too so a larger party could be accommodated if desired. Sitting on these benches you can see inside corner bar and view the TVs there if desired or take in the cool vibe of the area itself. Overall, this place lived up to the hype and at $12 for the curry, I had no choice but to give 5 stars considering the quality, taste and portion I was given. I look forward to trying more items in the future. read more
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Wow this place definitely lives up to the hype. It's now one of my favorite spots in ATX. Everything we tried was delicious and so satisfying. My favorites were the killer noodles, the lost recipe, the rip & dip roti, and the lemonade Thai tea. Thank you for your craft Kiin Di! Can't wait to come back! read more
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