My new favorite Thai spot! Warm, cozy vibe, super friendly staff, and the food was seriously 10/10. The pork dumplings were amazing (that dipping sauce though!), the duck noodle soup had a rich, comforting broth, and the Crying Tiger was perfectly tender with sticky rice and a flavorful jaew sauce. If you're nearby, definitely give it a try! read more

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Finding a New Year's Day dinner can be a struggle, but KiiN KiiN really saved the day! Since our usual Meridian spots were closed, my wife and I decided it was the perfect time to give this newcomer a try. The Experience We arrived right when they reopened for dinner. Pro tip: They take a little siesta between lunch and dinner service, so definitely check the clock before you head over! The space itself is super cozy (think 6-8 tables), and it was buzzing! It's clearly a local favorite for takeout and delivery, which meant a bit of a "driver party" happening near the door while we ate. It's a small venue, so things can get a little snug. The Food The kitchen was working overtime, and it paid off! Here's what hit the spot: * Drunken Noodles (Pork): The absolute MVP of the night. The flavors were bold, authentic, and totally hit the mark. * Garlic Stir Fry (Shrimp): This was a close second. The shrimp were huge and fresh, and that garlic sauce? Chef's kiss. The Verdict The staff were incredibly sweet and hustled so hard to keep up with the holiday rush. While our old-school favorites still hold the #1 spot in our hearts, KiiN KiiN is a solid addition to the Meridian Thai scene. We'll definitely be back though next time, we'll probably join the crowd and grab our order to-go! read more

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Kiin (say keen) in Thai language means eat. Kiin Kiin is a welcoming phrase, roughly come and eat. One feels that welcome in this tiny place from the moment one steps inside. We enjoyed every moment of our lunch visit for gracious greeting and good service and every bite of the four dishes we ordered to share. Pride of ownership shines in every way. If you haven't tried it yet, now is the time to do that before it becomes better known when I imagine that like Nahm Thai and Burmese (arguably the best in the Treasure Valley) that started out slowly and now is always full, this will be the same here. HOURS NOTE: They are closed on Wednesdays. On other days, they open at 11a and serve lunch until 3p then close until 5p when they reopen for dinner. MENU & FOOD: There is a lunch menu and while I typically want to order from dinner menus even at lunch time given lunch menus don't always contain the dishes I want to eat (as example here that would have included Khao Soi that is not on the lunch line up), I didn't ask if I could order dinner menu dishes given they are relatively newly opened and still wayfinding and I didn't want to complicate matters. The menu is multipage and laminated, suggesting things will not change often, and there are items found in most Thai restaurants as well as Northern Thai specials not found everywhere. Using the lunch menu we tried Spicy Eggplant w/pork ($13), Pad Thai w/vegetables ($13), Garden Rolls ($11) and Kanom Jeeb, small steamed Thai dumplings ($11) for total bill BTT of $48.00. Prices are a few dollars higher on the dinner menu for the same items and I assume that means portions might be larger too but we found the lunch portions more than ample, even to share. There are items on the dinner menu not listed at lunch. This is a Thai dining experience for people who appreciate quality over quantity. Everything was expertly prepared and beautifully plated. The spice level on the eggplant which comes medium, was perfect and even the white rice was delicious. We look forward to more visits to eat our way through the menu. INTERIOR: When we walked in the door we could both smell and hear the sound of food hitting a hot wok or pan and that was part of the sense of welcome as well as the greeting by the nice woman who would be our server. Everything is sparkling clean and soft colors are on the walls. There was a nice mix of current pop music on the sound system set at a level that supported conversation and didn't compete with it. SEATING: There are five or six 2-top tables lined up along one wall, a bench at back and chairs in front, and a pair of 4 tops tucked in a corner by the window. Also 3 or 4 seats at a high counter for a total of maybe 24 in all. Part of the reason we found our lunch time visit enjoyable was that there were only six people inside and we had "elbow room" for seating. Also we appreciated that they left ample room behind the tables to be able to walk into and about the space. I realize that as it is discovered it will become very popular and I imagine seating will be harder to come by and we'll choose take out. LOCATION: Meridian's has many newer and poorly planned strip malls with tiny spaces and awkward parking lots. This is one of them. They are next door to the National Guard recruiter and a couple of doors down from a Mexican place that took over the old Biscuits & Hogs space. PARKING: There is a parking lot, but in this pick up trucks and SUV kind of community, the spaces seem pretty tightly spaced. ACCESSIBILITY: Level in from the narrow walkway and all on one floor. There is one 4 top that is useable by someone in a wheelchair, I tested this out myself, but I couldn't tell from looking at the 2 tops whether the cross bars on the bases would get in the way. There are two marked ADA parking spaces in the lot but for the lot size there should be three. One of them is van accessible but the access aisle seems perhaps too small for a ramp if you're using a van. (Meridian is a mess for ADA parking errors in lots even in these new strip malls and that is on the owner of the parking lot, not the restaurant owners.) read more

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Just ate for the first time at Kiin Kiin. Had the Pai See Ew and the Pra Ram. Both were excellent. Service and ambiance were both great. It a very nice little place to enjoy some very fine Thai cuisine. read more

KiiN KiiN Thai - Pra Ram - Thai Near Me - Meridian, Idaho

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Love it!!! Always fantastic and yummmy good! So glad we found this little gem! And Bee and Alex are awesome ! read more

KiiN KiiN Thai - Cashew Nut Delight,Pineapple Fried Rice and Crispy Spring Roll! And yes Yummy as always, our new favorite place! - Thai Near Me - Meridian, Idaho

The food is amazing! Some of the best Thai I've ever had and I've had a lot! So good, great service! Just wished they had a bigger place.

The food is beautifully presented with generous portions. We loved the Spring Rolls and the Tofu Bombs. Also we enjoyed the eggplant dish. The restaurant is on the small side and there are no booths with padded seats. But the food quality is very hard to beat!!!!! read more

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My friends and I were in the mood for some Thai food so I thought I'd give this newly open Thai restaurant a try. Definitely did not regret! We ordered Chicken Satay, Papaya Salad, Tom Kha Kai, Pad Thai, Basil Fried Rice, Duck Curry and Crying Tiger. The food and service is amazing, our server was all smiles, nice and very attentive. We would definitely come back and try other dishes read more

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Came for the pad Thai, left a changed man. Noodles had structural integrity, the sauce was committing felonies, and at one point I told my buddy 'shut up I'm pad Thai-ing.' Staff was lovely about it. Pad Thai rules. read more

Same as previous posts. All delicious! Happy they're open on Sundays. Great service!! read more

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We ordered the red curry and green curry for takeout. Great food, fair prices and very timely with our order. Staff was pleasant! We will be back maybe to dine in next time. Looks cozy and good location! read more

Wow! First off, I really love Thai food and have eaten at a lot of Thai restaurants for 40 years including the iconic chef Tommy Tangs restaurants in both NYC and West Hollywood. I'm not only experienced at Thai food, I'm very particular about it being executed correctly. This restaurant is serving truly authentic Thai food with many of my favorites on the menu such as spicy eggplant, green curry, panang curry, papaya salad, pad krapow, Kai soi and many others. Each dish is carefully prepared and executed with fresh ingredients, beautifully presented and with all the notes Thai food hits; spicy, sour, salty, sweet, and creamy (or savory/umami). For being a newer restaurant they seem to be on the ball! The waitstaff and owner are very kind and appreciative, always welcoming us back like we are old friends. The space is quite small with very few tables and I think they'll be needing a larger location at some point in time. The spice level is on point! I usually have to order 5 stars at Thai restaurants and tell them to bring the tray of fresh chilies, chili sauce, etc... and it's still too mild. I know not everyone loves spicy but I order 4 stars at Kiin Kiin and it is perfect. No panang curry for me that tastes like coconut gravy! I highly recommend this restaurant. If you've had Thai food in California, New York, Seattle, London, Vancouver, Bangkok or other large cities with great Asian restaurants and think you cannot find one that matches in the treasure valley, try this place! We've eaten here multiple times since the first week they opened and the food has been consistent and delicious every time! read more

We love Thai food and have lived in CA and NV. This place is among one of our top favorites not only for the area, but including all Thai restaurants we have eaten at! The food is good portions, excellent flavor and very authentic! Service is always good! Highly recommend! read more

First time here. Will definitely be back. Nice staff, and amazing dishes. Spice level 1-5. read more

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A new restaurant that quickly became one of our favorite Thai places in the valley! Authentic foods, great menu selection, vegan options, clearly marked gluten-free options, value lunch menu, fair prices, appropriate portions, friendly and attentive service, cozy environment, and quick access to freeway. Will definitely return. Recommend the yellow chicken curry and pad Thai (both gluten-friendly also)! read more

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Best Thai food in Idaho so far. I got thr crispy duck and it was amazing. The food is fresh, the service is amazing and the vibe is chill. The location is small with limited seating but it's worth the wait. read more

KiiN KiiN Thai - Sticky rice and mango dessert! - Thai Near Me - Meridian, Idaho

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Visited Kiin Kiin for dinner with friends. We ate family style - trying the chicken satay; chicken yellow curry; crab fried rice; drunken noodles, and Bangkok Bay. Food was flavorful, not too spicy, but enough heat to bring a little sweat. The crab fried rice had real lump crab! Service was fast & friendly (we were among the first customers for dinner). My one wish was to give us larger plates or a bowl to eat off of. They have been open for 3 1/2 weeks. I wish them much success !! We will definitely eat there again! read more

The food was delicious, and the staff provided great service too! We also ordered crab fried rice, but I forgot to take a photo because my husband was so excited about the food. It was really, really tasty -- my absolute favorite! I'm Thai, and I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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Love love love Kiin Kiin Thai. First time. Very pleasant and quaint eatery. We ordered phad Thai with chicken & shrimp. Excellent!! And the pineapple fried rice was equally yummy. It's right around the corner from Cinemark majestic movie theater, which was great for us. (Kiin Kiin means "to eat"). We'll definitely return for more eating....... A super nice find for us. read more

KiiN KiiN Thai - Pad Thai. - Thai Near Me - Meridian, Idaho

This place is a hidden gem! Food is fresh, lots of flavor and served hot! Been here three times so far! Haha more to come I assure you! Small dinning area and nice and comfy though. Great teas, soups have a ton of flavor and fresh veggies and herbs. We have tried a few different dishes and apps and nothing has been disappointing. Will be back more than I should admit to. Glad to have this close to home! read more

Very fresh and delicious. Small clean space but mighty in Thai food. Pad Thai and Curries with your spice preference.

Food was fresh and delicious. We had the chicken and broccoli noodles, chicken larb and calamari. Wait staff was very friendly and attentive. Although the space was small, it was very clean. read more

Wow! We haven't had Thai this good since we lived in Hawaii. The service was great and the food was outstanding. Pad Thai 10/10, pineapple fried rice 10/10! Definitely will be coming back. read more

We enjoyed the Pad Thai, Yellow Curry and Crispy Spring Rolls . Everything was fresh and very authentic! I was delightfully surprised when my rice came out the in the shape of a heart! We will be frequently this place as it is so close to home! read more

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Food is very tasty. Pad Thai, check. Pad Thai iced tea, check. Great service, check. It is a small eatery and not much seating is available get there early if you can. Sorry no pictures I was enjoying the experience with my family. read more

The food was amazing! The steak in the Crying Tiger was really good, the Chicken Satay was yummy, the Pad Thai with chicken was good, and the glass noodles Pad Woon Sen with beef was great! Our family will be back! read more

KiiN KiiN Thai - Bar seating area - Thai Near Me - Meridian, Idaho

Easily the best Thai food in Idaho!! Super clean and friendly staff! Do not skip out on the fried bananas!

The food was delicious! The waitresses were very nice, even though we came during the dinner rush. The perfect date night.

Bad and customer service was horrible the food was ok but the vibe also was pretty dull and lonely like not my kind of place

Amazing food ! Loved the drunken noodle and the pineapple fried rice was great ! Will definitely go again!