Came here with my coworkers and loved it! It was pricey but wow, the interior, food, service and attention to detail was amazing! I've never been to an upscale Thai place so this really blew me away. I loved the atmosphere! For the food we had the testing menu which had basically everything. Their food was soooo flavourful and my favs were the salted fish, the taro/sweet potato chips and the vegan mixed rice salad. Everything was just BEAUTIFUL and very fresh. Service was also good and efficient. read more

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This is such a beautiful place that does some lovely, beautiful and delicious dishes. My friend and I were lucky enough to walk in and get a table on a Friday night, around 6:15. The service here was excellent, as we felt well-attended to the entire time. All of the staff were very friendly and took the time to describe each of the dishes that were presented to us. We ordered presumably their most popular and/or visually appealing dishes. The Roy Thai platter included four beautifully presented dumplings of varying colours, each with their own unique flavour profiles. I enjoyed the first two (you are supposed to eat them in a specific order) slightly sweet dumplings the most. The roasted pork jowl was very, very flavourful but perhaps on the touch heavy side. On the one hand, I actually enjoyed the slight bit of heat the dish had - it was not too overwhelming for me. On the other, I did find the dish to be a bit too salty. The khao yum was our final dish of the night, which featured colourful, naturally dyed piles of rice mixed with lots of vegetables, sprouts, edible flowers and leaves, etc. and presented in a large gold wok. Although the portion seems large, I would caution that it's not actually as filling as you would expect, given the overwhelming ratio of veg to rice. I also got a pandan iced tea which was again visually stunning with layers of colours. Cocktails seemed a bit pricy. Definitely a really unique Thai dining experience, as the items on the menu are rarely found elsewhere. I love the opulence of the "Royal Thai" dining style and felt like a queen the entire time - I thoroughly enjoyed every second and would love to come back! read more

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Decided to come here because I was super attracted to the foodtography. Excellent service and courteous staff at Kiin! We made resos online two weeks beforehand to celebrate a bday and they were able to accommodate our request for a private seating and good view. All the servers were pleasant and patiently explained the components of each dish. Excellent ambiance! Lighting was not too dark but not too bright either! Loved the mouldings, panels and lighting. A little bit noisy at times though, but that's normal for a Friday night out. For food .. We ordered ... 1. Roy Thai appetizer. One order came with eight dumplings, 2 of each of the following: mha hor, chor ladda, rhoom, and thoong thong - very aesthetically pleasing with different flavours. Lots of tamarind flavour! The purple dumpling looked the most instagramable but looked better than it tasted. The little money bags were tasty.. can't go wrong w fried dumplings in plum sauce and cucumber well. 2. Khao yum. Jasmine rice. rice berry white turmeric, long beans, lemongrass, sawtooth coriander, kaffir lime leaves, cucumber, toasted coconut, pomelo, fried chilli, sunflower sprouts, edible flowers, tamarind and soy bean sauce - Looked great with triangular shaped and different coloured rice, refreshing pomelo and beautiful flowers. Great textures but lacked flavour. The server mixes it for you. 3. Pork ribs. Green curry paste, red chilli, thai basil leaf, coconut milk, kaffirlime leaf, wild ginger, basil sprouts - Our favorite dish! Deliciously rich and creamy green curry pork ribs with a small spicy kick to it. Ribs were meaty and delicious. Definitely order this!!! 4. Coconut rice - very delicious and flavourful ! Definitely order this. 5. Condensed milk and roti - Roti was fried and fluffy. Reminded me of a twisted pastry. I've had this at multiple Thai restaurants and this wasn't my favorite. Still delicious, sweet and classic, but I've had better. Note about happy hour: If you order something before 7pm, they have some deals such as house wines for $7! The apps were about the same price as what was on the menu but there are a few drink deals :) Overall impression: Great service and ambiance. Good for celebrating an occasion. Order the pork ribs and Roy Thai appetizer to try things out. Their online menu is slightly different from in store menu (which means they're constantly changing which is great!). Food was okay in general but really liked the presentation and vibe in there! ;) read more

Kiin joins the races for the best Thai restaurant in Toronto, and it certainly surprises, but not without a few caveats. Kiin replaces the famous Khao San Road establishment, and promises to present authentic thai dishes not offered anywhere else, and I've think it's partially succeeded. Kiin rids of the traditional formula of pad thai, fried rice, an khao soi curries, and replaces it with dishes you won't find anywhere else in Toronto. We visited during their soft launch, and ordered most of the dishes on the menu. The dishes, such as the stir fry pork and the braised beef, were assertive and bold with flavours, not shy to use an abundence of fish sauce and lime to boost the flavour. But other dishes, such as the salted baked fish, lacked any resemblance of flavour, despite it's authentic presentation. Despite that, the restaurant itself is charming and inviting, staff was attentive and helpful in recommending these new dishes we've never seen before. In a city with such high standards for Thai food, Kiin is on the right track to be one of the top contenders. But will it win over the traditional dishes with these new creations? I'm not sure. read more

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Beautiful space and interesting dishes! The cocktails were beautifully prepared. Service was fantastic. Would recommend for date night. read more

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Got the prix fixe and everything was a treat for tongue and eyes. read more

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I have wanted to try Kiin since it first opened but I never got the chance until now! We didn't make a reservation (which i recommend you do) but we got a seat at the full service bar immediately. The hostess was very accomdoating and inviting. The restaurant was very busy but once seated our waitress greeted us right away. She told us that the dishes were meant to be shared and that's what we did! We were recommended the Royal thai which is a spread of dumpling like dish. It was colourful and really flavorful. Each one placed in the order they are meant to be eaten from sweet to savory. Definitely a highlight at Kiin. Then we had the khao yum which i have seen all over instagram. This colourful rice salad was blooming with beautiful vibrant colours that you can actually eat and enjoy! It's got a nice kick of spicyness to it that just keep you on your toes! Finally we ended it with the braised short rib in curry. This dish definitely had more of a traditional thailand flavor with the curry tasting like a panang peanut curry sauce. The coconut rice however was a little underwhelming so I would recommend just getting regular rice. Overall I really enjoyed everything from the food to the atmosphere and service. I would come back! read more

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Hello from Boston! I had the opportunity to visit Toronto this weekend and I happened to stumble across kiin! We were planning to go to Pai Northern (same owner) but the line was out the door and it was really cold. On our way back to our car we saw kiin and looking from the outside it looked like a beautiful place. Environment: the decor was absolutely beautiful. It was one of the most interesting decor I've seen in a while. Great place to go on a date. Staff: extremely friendly staff. We were seated promptly (even though we didn't have reservations). They kindly took our jackets and made our experience as amazing as possible. Food: oh the food!! We started off with the winged bean salad and i wish I could explain how good it was!!! It was a touch spicy but not overwhelming and the duck egg was amazing to cleanse our palates. Would highly recommend this. We got another small plate but i can't remember the name (see picture). They were small tapas that went from sweet to savory, would also highly recommend trying. And finally we got Khao Yum, it had so much color and SO MUCH FLAVOR. Definitely a party in my mouth. Overall, if you love Thai cuisine absolutely make an effort to go to Kiin!!! read more

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Recommended by a friend and we were not disappointed! Made a reservation 2 weeks in advance for a Tuesday night. It's not possible to walk in without waiting in line. Pros: unique and upscale Thai dishes, elegant interior design and decor, fantastic cocktail menu and friendly staff. Cons: took forever for food to come, had to wait 20 minutes even though we had a reservation, food is very pricey and very small-portioned. I would come back again only for special occasions. It is not your average Thai food and I would absolutely come back to try other dishes! read more

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This place is def not another Sukho Thai / Pai / Khao San Road. My take was that it's food inspired by traditional Thai cuisine. The interior is lovely with cool details and tiles. I especially liked the green napkins. Not sure why, just did. The hand-crafted dumplings were unlike typical dumplings and had a decent flavor variety. Especially liked the miang kung. The soft shell crab was absolutely the highlight - who knew it'd go so great with mango salad. Good portion size too. Somehow after all this we still had room for dessert and went for the Thai roti (forget exact name). It was simple but SO exquisite. A little on the sweet side so would recommend sharing with someone. read more

Very good food and reasonable prices. They asked me for my allergies as soon as we entered the restaurant, which is great.

The place looks awesome, service is good, but the coolest thing is the whole concept of ha omg the royal food which belongs to thousand years ago! I had the fish- sea bream... the Presentetion was great, in banana leaves, the fish was well cooked, yummy, tender, but the taste was lacking as it was tooo salty. For that price I expected a little bit more flavor than just too much salt. I also got the Khao yum, it was a pretty dish, I'm not an instagrammed but for those who like to take selfies with their food, this would be your dish! Overall I recommend this place to any foodie in TO, its a place you need to at least once. read more

OK. After almost 3 days of eating sub par suburban restaurant food; fake Japanese sushi and tempanyaki; suspiciously ominous butter fish sushi and a gut full of free breakfast sausages from the hotel. I was rescued by one of my cousins to spend some quality time with over perhaps the best meal I've had since Susar Lee first opened his first restaurant in Toronto some 35 years ago. That is really saying something special. You see, when I lived in this big city (decades ago), I always had the comforting knowledge of eating the finest food you could get and I happened to live with one of Toronto's greats in the culinary field, Dinah Koo. She is a living legend in the Toronto's gourmet catering food service and restaurant field. Food book writer, queen maven of Asian fusion style food before fusion food was in fashion. Having her as a mentor in my life in those formative adult years has led me back to this town and now to this restaurant, Kiin. (A little video I posted right after my dinner there. You get to hear some of the servers describing the dishes we had that night. https://youtu.be/74udUZn_z1Y ) So yes. I made my first trip back to Toronto on a cold winters eve and met with my dear cousin for dinner there. No reservations, just a drop in for two and we thought we'd take a chance at it since it was voted as one of the top ten in Toronto. Chef Nuit Regular, Co-owner and Executive Chef at Kiin have done something special here. Urban chic, Instagrammable, Social and sexy is what I would first describe this place. The food is spectacular. Just have a look at the dishes you see posted here on Yelp and you'll get an idea of what people liked and why. The perfect place for two gals to come down and have a post work day drink which is exactly what the couple seated next to us was doing. Lots of OOhhh's and Ahhh's and OMG that's sooooo delish! Snapchat's, Instagram's, selfies with food and filters is what follows after whenever a new dish arrives. And so this was what we did too. At least I did that. Maybe it's a girls thing? I dunno. My cousin who's more concerned about his fingers being photographed when all he has to do is walk down a street and the public cameras around town have him walking in action. Stuff like that in today's world cannot bother you or else your paranoia will get the better of you. So Kiin. Why did I give it 5 solid stars? 7 pm, no reservation on a week day and we were able to be squeezed in the last few seats at the kitchen bar looking into the kitchen. We got to see all the food action going on and it was terrific! You didn't get to see flaming woks or grills or frying pans in action but the prep was just as effective. You saw how it was being put together for the customers to feast on. First with their eyes, then the cameras and then with their tastebuds. Nearly every dish was as spectacular as the next, entertaining the senses with dazzling colours, shapes and smells before impacting on the tongue with the variety of textures and each chew bringing on a new flavour that has your brain thinking... what is that? Is that lemon grass? Is that cilantro? the subtleness and the boldness in mixed flavours somehow triggers a sublime reaction that is nearly orgasmic. You must start with the Chor Ladda the most popular appetizer to get. This will jump start you right away into the world of Kiin and it's cornucopia of delights. We also had the following dishes which I highly recommend but if I get the chance to come back, I most certainly will try all the other items on the menu, provided wallet can afford it. (My cousin was very gracious enough to treat me to this meal which I am so thankful for.) Yum Tua Plu Mussels Pomelo Salad Khao Yum Gaeng Boombai When you do go there. I know you will (unless you happen to live on a simpleton diet of burgers, steaks and fries). You should find everything to your liking. This place will make your brain smarter by stimulating the senses and providing you hopefully with new sensations that trigger your synapses. What I also like is that they provide information for you on the menu if it contains peanuts, if it's gluten free or other. The staff are very attentive (and busy) but they do a proper delivery of the dishes when describing what you are about to eat. This place has re-embolden my thoughts on just how good Toronto's food scene can be. If you just happen to be an adventurous type, I would recommend this place. A delivery of Royal Thai cuisine unbeknownst to most foodies that I suggest to be tried. Typo's free of charge with this because my bangs kept blocking my ability to see what I was typing. True story. read more

It's bougie, it's pretty, and it's a decent location. It used to be Khao San road. It went from a rich cultural vibe where you felt like u were in Khao San to this kinda cute but ultimately bland resort type atmosphere. Interesting drinks menu (although I didn't have any so not sure if they taste good but the descriptions were cool). Small food menu for brunch. We had the kiin breakfast and the cauliflower. The kiin breakfast was a bit pricy but you do get steak and chicken sausage. The flavours were wonderful but the portions were relatively small. The lemongrass chicken sausage was a really great flavor combination and I really like it. The cauliflower was good as well but small considering its $12. Very intense garlicky flavor. Overall not bad but probably not gonna make it onto my recommendations list for Thai food downtown. read more

This was our first time here and everytime we go to a new place, we always look around to see what other people ordered, this time we saw that a number of tables had a dish with all sorts of colors on it. It was the Roy Thai. All the little dumplings were good and our favorite was the Thoong Thong (wonton wrap with chicken) We also shared some oysters and a main, the smoked duck breast. Not your typical thai restaurant. Although everything was very good, this felt like place you visit once to try and wouldn't name it a "go-to" restaurant read more

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My partner and I are from Australia and are staying a minute away from Kiin. We were lucky enough to be squeezed in and provided with a table for dinner and we are so glad we made the spontaneous decision to try here! It was AMAZING. We ordered the braised beef short rib (our personal favourite), braised chicken stir fry, coconut rice and roti. The beef literally fell off of the bone and the sauce we were scooping up with our spoons. The chicken was full of flavour and the coconut rice and roti were the perfect accompaniment. We would definitely recommend this Thai restaurant to not only Toronto locals but also travelers from abroad. read more

Kiin - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I can't speak to the authenticity of this type of Thai cuisine but my rating reflects my experience at Kiin. The restaurant itself is gorgeous - especially for a slightly sub-level space. I believe it was formerly the original location of Khao San Road. The host seated us promptly and also checked our coats - which is a nice touch in the colder months! The server explained the concept of the restaurant and the menu, advising how many dishes people order on average and explaining what dishes were most popular. We started with the dumplings - which I would recommend everyone try here! It's a stunning dish wish great flavour profiles and fun to share. We also ordered the Pomelo salad with shrimp, and the whole sea bream fish with coconut rice. The salad was unique and the fish was cooked to perfection and quite a generous portion. If you're looking for a departure from the typical pad thai and curries - I would definitely check out Kiin. I can't wait to try more of the menu! read more

The dumplings are amazing, the pretty rice dish with flowers in it just meh. Server was great until she didn't tell us that the drinks we ordered were $40 EACH, so that left a bad taste in our mouths when we got the bill. Overall, good experience and would go back -- but will ask about drink prices first! read more

Amazing food, tastes, and presentations, served with grace, style, and tradition. We enjoyed every aspect of our Tasting menu on New Year's Eve. A unique place for special occasions. As good as any elegant meal we ever had in Thailand. read more

coconut waffle&crispy Thai omelette ．Supper cool place for weekend brunch, love it. Went this morning with my friend for brunch. Service here was really nice and friendly, we ordered Bandan iced teas but it was sold out. Definitely will go for dinner next time. read more

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Spontaneously ducked into Kiin one evening for a quick snack and got lucky with an available table, although I would suggest making a reservations beforehand... We ordered the two menu items; they were delicious and refreshing with fresh ingredients and recommend them both: Chor Ladda -- jasmine rice flour, peanut, pickled radish, coconut sugar "flower" dumplings (spoiler alert: they're blue) Khao Yum -- jasmine rice. rice berry white turmeric, long beans, lemongrass, sawtooth coriander, kaffir lime leaves, cucumber, toasted coconut, pomelo, fried chilli, sunflower sprouts, edible flowers, tamarind and soy bean sauce The service was really good as well, they're very knowledgeable about the dishes and even the history on how the dishes became to be... We didn't have time to stay too long. but I plan to visit Kiin again in the future. read more

My favorite favorite favorite Thai place. Unlike most Thai places, where you feel guilty after eating, this place makes you feel healthy after eating. They have a lovely lunch menu, love trying a variety of noodle soup, if you feel adventures, you should try their blood noodle soup, amazing, super rich flavors. Love love love their dinner menu as well, if you have to get one dish, you should get the fly bean salad, to die for. read more

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It's not everyday I get to experience a restaurant that actually blew me away with regards to every aspect of the restaurant. However my experience even if it's just a first time experience is worth while mentioning about just the attention to detail provided for a single night of service. Food: Our night consisted of 2 Courses of their Large format dishes, the first being the Khao Yum. A unique Southern Thai tossed salad that consisted with a wide variety of ingredients that blended perfectly together. It was definitely a great start to dinner, light and flavourful that stimulated my palate. For the main course, we shared the Gaeng Boombai. The Short Rib was done extremely well in my opinion with the tenderness being definitely to my favor. Ordered a side of Jasmine rice to accompany the dish and it might sound weird reviewing rice but this damn good rice. Compliments to the BOH team. Drinks: We tried two cocktails this evening, I choose the Bangarang which consisted with Japanese whiskey as it's based spirit. While my buddy got the Vincent Vega which was based with Bourbon. Both cocktails we're intricately conceived as we watched the the Bartender make our drinks. All I can say is I'm impressed. Service: I go to a restaurant for the food but I stay for the service. Might I say Kiin has a exceptional service, from the moment we came in to the moment we left, my service experience just kept elevating. I for one definitely felt welcomed and seeing a happy staff at work definitely uplifts the vibe. Haven't even gotten to the best part yet, as someone who also works in the service industry, I can definitely appreciate the attention to detail in terms of knowing your craft. The server really impressed me with his level of knowledge in knowing his menu items and the finesse of the presentation for even just tossing a salad. You can tell the level of dedication. Also to top off the evening, as I wasn't expecting things would be getting any better, our Server/Bartender gave us each a complimentary mimosa that just blew me away. Turns out it's was Thai New Year, Songkran, and it was a celebratory gift. Ambiance: Small cozy restaurant, vibrant scene and very nice decor. All in all, I would say I am looking forward to my next visit. read more

A standout Thai restaurant purposefully different from what we've come to expect of Thai food in Toronto, Kiin serves up dishes good enough for royalty...Literally! As explained by our waitress, the food and method of cooking are drawn from Royal Thai style cuisine. As you would serve royalty, dishes are prepared with utmost patience and intention. Some menu items are handmade as ordered and dyed with natural foods like turmeric, butterfly-pea flower, and beets. The foods aesthetic is only matched by the imported dishware it's plated on...I actually gasped when I saw the dish the Khao Yum was served in. Food recommendations: Royal Thai Platter, and vegetarian friendly menu items Chor Ladda (handmade jasmine rice flour dumplings), Khao Yum (rice salad). Finally, a special shout out to the Thai fruit platter including Rambutan and Mangosteen. These fruits are imported directly from Thailand but due to seasonality they don't offer this year round. This isn't your typical Thai food joint, so the food may taste less flavourful in comparison. I recommend going in with an open mind as it is a great place to check out if you want to experience a unique branch of the same cuisine. read more

Didn't even get a chance to try the food. We booked a table for 4 on a Saturday night. We had called ahead to change the reservation which was confirmed to delay our booking. Still, we had arrived 15 minutes late, so our table was given away. This would have been ok if not for the fact that: 1. We were not aware of this rule 2. The host accused us for not changing the reservation in the first place 3. Telling is she texted us to confirm the booking. None of those texts were received. We verified our contact information which was correct but these texts never arrived. The situation was just made worst with the attitude of the host with no possible resolution. read more

Food was good but definitely not your ordinary Thai place. Think of Thai tapas. Cool concept but not my kind of jam. This is a good spot to share a few small dishes if you're looking for a light dinner and some drinks. read more

It was my first visit to Kiin (after it took over the former Khao San Road location). I was reluctant to try this place, as the menu only offered shared entrees, but today when we went at lunch, they had single portions. The menu selection was quite limited and had either make-your-own noodle soup or some sort of curry with jasmine rice - I was disappointed that pad thai wasn't on the menu. We got to the restaurant at noon on a Tuesday, and even with a larger group of 8, we were seated right away (back when it was Khao San Road, there was no way we would be seated without having to wait). The decor/renovation was exception and modern, though the bathroom stalls were small. Half the people in our group ordered the fried chicken with rice, served with a small dish of red curry. I went with a noodle soup, where I got to select the type of noodle, soup base (I went with Tom Yum) and a protein (I went with grilled chicken, but you can also choose beef, bbq pork). My noodle soup portion was fair, and tom yum soup was delicious - with all the right spices and fresh herbs (cilantro, coriander, green onion). At $14, the order is comparable to other lunch dishes in the entertainment district. Service was quick and the staff was attentive. By the time we left at 1:00, the restaurant still wasn't full, nor was there a wait. With Khao San Road close by, I think we'll go back there next time. read more

Good drinks, good service, great decor, nice presentations. Unfortunately the food doesn't match and the value isn't there. The two of us split the royal Thai platter, pork jowl, khao yum and sea bream. The sea bream and a couple treats on the royal Thai platter were nice but nothing really stood out. Most notable was the khao yum, although it was notable for the price rather than the taste. Yes, it looks pretty but is otherwise just a $24 cup of naturally-colored rice with some herbs mixed in. Maybe there's a lot of labor that goes into it but none of that shows through in the flavour, and there's no way it makes a satisfying main course for anyone. (Well, maybe Kate Moss.) Perhaps we ordered wrong, but the overriding theme was that none of the dishes we ate had any recognizable spice or funk to them -- aside from the green chili sauce served with the sea bream, you could even call them bland. I'd venture to guess this would've been the case with anything else we could've ordered. We love Chef Nuit's other restaurants, and recognize this isn't just a noodle and curry spot. But the bottom line is nothing we ate was terribly interesting by any standard. I wouldn't even say Kiin is worth trying. NB: We didn't order it, but the beef on the menu is not a "beef wellington" as so many people here have written, but a beef shortrib from Wellington County. This should be clear from the photos but I feel the need to point out. Even if you've never had beef wellington (which bears no resemblance to a) beef shortrib or b) Thai food) and have no idea what it is, you probably *did* learn how to read at some point in your life. read more

Honestly, the food gets a 5/5 (we had the sea bass and braised beef dish which was da BOMB!!) and the only reason why I am not giving it 5 is the service. We were a walk in without a reservation on a Thursday night. Although the host advised that all of the tables were reserved (there were 3 small tables that stayed empty the whole time we were there until we left), our only option was sitting at the bar which wasn't a problem. It was not a super busy night as the tables were not full and there were about 5+ waiters but the bartender who was "serving" us, couldn't be bothered to put down the drinks she was making to listen to us. Not to mention she was throwing the drink utensils etc. into the sink while trying to listen to what we were asking her. There was not one moment where she stopped to hear us out. My husband who barely notices these things even commented how bad the server was. As much as I loved the food, i would second guess coming to this place due to the shitty service with a big side of attitude. read more

I came here for dinner on a Saturday night, and we were not too impressed initially, but the food made it worth while. First, we had a reservation for 7 but were not seated until about 7:30. That wasn't a problem, as it was a nice night and we sat on a bench outside and perused the menus. Shortly after being seated (just after getting our water glasses filled and before placing our drink order), the hostess popped by and said, "Just to let you know, we need your table for a reservation at 8:30." .... ummm excuse me?! We just sat down, and you expect us to finish our meal in an hour?! So I guess we're just going to be rushed through are food and shouldn't expect to be able to order an appetizer, main, and dessert, if we want?! Clearly we were not too pleased with this statement. When one of the waiters passed our table we asked if we could be moved to a different table that we would not be required to vacate in an hour and that was away from the windows (tip: you can feel a draft by the windows, so wouldn't want to sit near them in the winter). This waiter went off to check for us. Then a different waiter appeared to take our drink order and we explained our request. At this point, someone (who I assume was one of the managers) stuck his head in and briskly told us that things were taken care of and we would not have to leave by 8:30. Great! We were finally able to enjoy our evening. A further note on the service - after the initial rocky start to our meal, it would have been nice if the manager had checked in on us again later to make sure we were enjoying ourselves, but alas, that did not occur. Decor: refined casual - think gold framed pictures, accents of pastel colours, and a certain feminine flare to the room. It's definitely more elegant in appearance than Khao San Road, Sukho Thai, Pai, or Sabai Sabai. Food: matching the decor, also more refined than any of the chef's other restaurants. I wanted to order a tea to drink, but they didn't have any hot water yet... weird. Rather than make this statement for every dish, I'm just going to say outright that I think the dishes are overpriced. Yes, they are unique, but I thought everything was overpriced considering the serving size (except the mussels). We ordered: 1) Mun Tawt Ruammit ($9) - taro root, sweet potato, and zucchini chips sprinkled with Tom yum spices. Personally I didn't taste much of the Tom yum and actually found them to be quite salty. 2) Pad Buab Jae ($10) - Sliced gourd with garlic and basil. I really enjoyed this dish. There are many layers to the flavour of this dish with a strong smokey element. We both agreed that we would have preferred it had the gourd been crunchy or crispy. 3) Hoi Nung Ta Krai ($14) - Roasted mussels with lemongrass broth. Phenomenal. So delicious and most definitely worth the price! And the way it is served is just gorgeous! This was by far my favourite dish. I just kept going back for more! 4) Khao Yum ($24) - this is essentially a flavoured rice dish. Yes, it's gorgeous and includes some interesting components (pomelo, kaffir lime, and fried chili to list a few), but it's maybe one and a half cups of rice total and maybe 1-2 tbsp of each seasoning. I'm glad I ordered it once for the photo, but I wouldn't order it again. The waiter was right though - the photo does turn out better with flash! 5) Dessert ($15) - they only had one dessert option on the night that we went, and it was a fruit platter. This consisted of two wedges of pomelo, four lychees, two mangosteens, and about 1/4 of a mango. The pomelo was so fresh and delicious, but I'm biased because pomelo is quite possibly my favourite fruit and it has been out of season for awhile, so I'm always happy to get some. Save your money on dessert and grab something special elsewhere. Although overpriced, I will still return because the food was yummy, and I hope they have the kinks (in the service and the hot water) worked out by then! read more

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Great food, and great service. We weren't able to make reservations as it was fully booked, and tested our luck by walking in. We were seated by the bar with no wait required. Kiin serves upper scale Thai food and is located in the old Khao San Road location. The restaurant offers flavored Thai ice teas such as Pandan and Hibiscus, which are both delicious and unique flavors. Food items are generally split between small and large plates, mainly to share with the party. Between two people, we ordered the pork jowl, rice salad and beef rib curry with a side of naan. Every dish was spectacular and flavors were on point - well done Kiin! Definitely look forward to coming back again! read more

This place used to be where the old Khao San Road was. This place is a different sort of experience than the other Thai places like Pai, Sabai Sabai and Khao San Road. These dishes are geared towards thai royalty and you can see that in the pictures that there's a lot more preparation as well as emphasis on presentation. I'd say the service was quite good, but near the end of the meal, they sort of forgot about us. Which is weird because I feel like the bill should be the fastest part. We ordered the Roy Thai platter, Pad Buab Jae, and Kua Hang Gai with a side of Jasmine Rice ~$68. One thing to note is that these prices are for a whole dish, which are not meant to be for individuals. These are shared dishes. The Roy Thai platter is their signature dish and it is a 2 each of 4 unique dumplings and they look like a work of art. They start from sweet to spicy and meaty, but still refreshing with the cucumber. I didn't like it at first, but as the tasting went on, it grew on me. The Pad Buab Jae had a bit of a kick to it, but I much prefer having some regular choi sum miu. I liked the Kua Hang Gua and it was pretty spicy. It was actually too spicy, but when you ate it with the basil, it mellowed out and became quite nice. I'd probably take somebody here if you'd want to impress, but would not recommend getting a chicken stir fry (only because that doesn't follow through with the impress bit). The Mieng Pla seemed to be pretty tasty because the table besides us devoured it quite quickly! Personally I would prefer a thai style closer to Pai and it is pricier. Service: 4.0 / 5 Food: 3.5 / 5 Price Point: 3.5 / 5 Overall: 3.75 / 5 read more

Great service and cute spot. Beef rib was the best and be sure to get the berry rice to go with it. I wish I had the home made roti. Beautiful dumplings. read more

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Having lived in NYC and Chicago for years, not sure how Kiin has such high reviews. Took my girlfriend to dinner here based on the high reviews. Service is decent. Ordered a couple of cocktails before our wine and the cocktails were mediocre ("Strong Feelings" and "Sisters" were the cocktails). The menu of food was....unique, although I'm not sure how it was Thai inspired. I have travelled to Thailand multiple times and know what Thai food should taste like. I would not even categorize this as "Thai fusion". We ordered several dishes including the dumpling appetizer (it was okay), the pork jowl, the beef short rib (strangely this one tasted sweet. Most authentic Thai food is not sweet tasting like this at all) and the Khao Yum (just okay) among a couple of other extras. Not what I expected the hype to be at all. Would not recommend Kiin. read more

Believe the hype! Kiin will very quickly become the most desired Thai restaurant in Toronto, so I would book a table while there is still a chance. Aside from the delicious food, everything from the service to the presentation was on point and made this one of the best dining experiences I have had in Toronto. From the small plates, we started with the Roy Thai which is an assembly of delicate dumplings almost too beautiful to eat and packed with intense flavour. This is a must try but good luck deciding who will get to eat which dumpling! The muscles are the best I've had in Toronto and are accompanied by a delicious lemongrass / kaffir lime sauce. The Yum Tua Plu (wing beans in chilli sauce) were both delicious and spicy but perhaps not for those afraid of a little kick. If I had to skip one item on the small plate list, it would be the Kang Moo Yang Nam Jim Jaew (aka grilled pork). From the large plates we tried the Khao Yum which is the very colourful vegan rice salad that is mixed at the table. While this dish was a feast for the eyes, my palate did not find it too interesting. On the other hand, Gaeng Boombai (braised short rib with tamarind) was an absolutely divine dish that I would highly recommend. Overall, this would be my go to Thai restaurant if it does not end up being booked weeks in advance. Pro tip: you can order the specialty hibiscus tea with a shot of liquor. read more

this is probably already one of my favorite Thai restaurants I've ever been too in toronto. This says a lot as I've been to many. they are currently doing a soft opening and there wasn't a huge selection for lunch however it made it easier for me to make a decision about what I wanted to eat and I wasn't disappointed. The only way to describe their red curry : refreshing and rich. Paired perfectly with the jasmine rice and Pandan Thai Iced Tea. Would definitely come back. Great job ! read more

Kiin - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Came here for lunch, in the mood for Thai and excited to try somewhere new. Turns out, it's not SO new - head chef is also that of Pai. You just know the food's gonna be good. All dishes for lunch are $14, with seven options for mains (3 rice dishes, 3 curry dishes and a specialty dish) in addition to a "create your own noodle soup bowl" where you have the options of your noodle, soup base & protein. I opted for the Gaeng Karee (deep fried chicken or tofu with yellow curry served with jasmine rice) when I was told my first choice of Khao Moo Grob (crispy pork served with rice and pork gravy) wasn't available and kindly informed (thankfully!) that my second choice of Gaeng Kua Gai (red curry chicken and betel leaves with jasmine rice) was a 7/10 on the spice scale (I don't handle spice well...) Turns out, the Gaeng Karee is much like a chicken katsu, sauce served on the side "so that the chicken doesn't get soggy in the sauce, and you can put as much or as little as you like" - GENIUS. I, personally, took to dipping each piece into the sauce. The chicken was perfectly crisp, and the curry is easily the tastiest yellow curry I've ever had, with just the hint of a kick that even the wussiest of palates (such as mine) can handle. Not to mention it was the perfect ratio of rice to chicken and the right portion size to leave neither feeling hungry nor overfull. Can't wait to come back to try some more! read more

Kiin - Pretty Pandan Iced tea with the lunch menu - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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My favourite Thai place so far. It's not the ordinary Thai food like pad Thai and stuff. They actually put some thoughts into the food creativity, plating and decorations.... flavour is as good as it looks. :) Will go back and try more next time. read more

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Went to Kiin for dinner today. We ordered the Roy Thai (4 different types of sweet and savory dumplings), grilled pork jowl, the Khao Yum and the Beef Boombai, and two thai ice teas. Total came out to roughly $70 per person after tax and tips. While the meal was good, it wasn't mind blowing, and I feel like the same flavour could have been had at a sister restaurant say Pai, for much less. Especially the Khan Yum, it was basically rice salad with fixings.... and that was $24. I guess you are paying for the presentation and the ambience. Next time, I will probably just walk down the street to Pai. read more

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Pleasantly surprised by this place. I came here with my husband on our anniversary. I tried their Pandan ice tea and it was soooo refreshing. We had the wing bean salad, pork jowl, and beef rib eye. As each dish comes out the server explains the dish in a short description and gave us suggestions on how to eat the dish. The wing bean salad is definitely not for everybody, but if you are ok with fish sauce, this is flavorful dish is for you. We never had wing bean before and now I want to buy some and try to cook it at home. The pork jowl in comparison was less flavorful ( we should have eaten this dish first in retrospect) but still a delight. The winner definitely the bone in beef rib, we had roti with it which made it even more amazing . Overall I loved this meal! read more

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