The second visit was not pleasant. I ordered different food, it turned out that it was just ok. I ordered the fish and salad and another herbal drink. I don't like the herbal drink this time, my friend's is even worse. Guess only 1/3 of their herbal tea is good. I don't like the salad, the herb is too strong. The fish is ok. The service is extremely bad. We were sitting at a table near the entrance. It's hard to get the waiters attention. Secondly i calculated the tips wrong, put the tip amount slightly less than 15%, then he just threw the receipt on the table. I didn't realize it until I saw the receipt when I'm home. Anyway I'm done wif this restaurant. read more

Kiin is a unique hidden geM dining experience in Toronto. This restaurant specializes in Royal Thai food which is a type of Thai cuisine that is known to be enjoyed by the royalty of Thailand. Unlike most Thai food that is rich, heavy and spicy, the cuisine at Kiin is flavourful and light. We started the meal with the Royal Thai dumplings. These dumplings were gluten free and made of sweet pea rice flour and filled with a peanut and coconut flavour bomb. One of the other dumplings was toasted coconut and and shrimp wrapped in a leaf of some sort. The dumplings all had sweet notes and were peanut and coconut forward. We then had the rice salad which is a combination of several types of specialty Thai rices that is tossed with peanuts, beans, coconut and rich sauce. This dish is beautiful to the eyes and is served cold, however does not pack the flavour that we anticipated from the beauty of the dish. Finally we had the lemongrass chicken. This dish was a total flavour bomb. The meat was rich and juicy and served atop perfectly cooked snap peas. For dessert we shared the taro cake. This cake is served warm and along side a rich and creamy coconut ice cream. The dessert is sprinkled with fried shallots which adds a totally unique savoury touch to the sweet sensation. According to the waiter, in Thailand, shallot is often added to dessert to help aid with digestion. Kiin is a true dining experience in Toronto if you are looking for something out of the ordinary then you MUST check this spot out. read more

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A friend of mine took me out to dinner here one night, having saved this on her recommended list of Thai places to try in the city. The meals were so intricate and colorful, almost too pretty to eat. Every meal was so freshly made with purpose and detail. The staff was nice enough to thoroughly explain what each meal was made of and how to eat it properly. The cuisine is mixed of sweet, sour and savory. It is worth ordering several dishes and sharing them. Perfect place for authentic Thai cuisine! read more

Kiin - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Voice of dissent. I came here with high expectations and left sorely disappointed. Do you love typical Thai food flavours? Like the ones you find in most Thai restaurants in North America? Then this might not be your jam. I've never tasted Thai food like this before (perhaps this is more 'authentic' or simply a regional style I'm unfamiliar with) but the flavours were so off-putting that I couldn't even eat the food. We ordered several dishes recommended by the waitress and I didn't like any of them. The aroma and the flavours were just...no. Not for me. Perhaps it's my 'untrained' palate, but it is what it is. A few weeks later I went to Khao San Road with a group of people, ordered everything on the menu, and was in Thai food heaven. That place is just more my speed, sorry Kiin. Also I didn't love the service. It took well over 10 minutes for anyone to approach our table after we were seated, and then the wait staff changed over (or something), leaving us drink-less for quite some time. On the plus side, the food presentation was beautiful and the cocktails were exceptional. read more

Nothing short of my expectations. The food was all very aesthetically appealing and of course Instagram worthy. The dinner menu was simple with two sections- smaller dishes and larger dishes. For the smaller dish, we ordered the Roy Thai and Pork Jowl. For large dishes we ordered the Khao Yum and Pork Ribs. Roy Thai- a dish with four different bite sized items. Each is unique and full of flavour with combinations that you would never have imagined but somehow works so well together. It also looks good for the gram if you're into that. Highly recommend. Pork Jowl- it contains chilis but wasn't too spicy. It was more on the saltier side. I found it interesting that they served kale on the side and on ice. Having the kale did help to tone down the flavour. Khao Yum- apparently this is a dish that's usually served to royalty in Thailand. It's a mix of 15 different ingredients in a light soy bean sauce. The presentation is visually stunning. It's edible art makes you feel like royalty what's not to love. It's rare to find such light dishes in Thai cuisine so this was quite refreshing. Pork Ribs- pork in a red chili paste. Definitely suggest ordering roti on the side to complement this dish. It's similar to a dish you'd find at Pai (its sister restaurant) so wasn't anything new but still flavourful. Atmosphere was surprisingly more casual than I expected with mix of tradition and modern decor. Definitely check out the drink menu for u Kaye cocktails. Service was very friendly and professional. If you're looking for a different Thai experience then this is worth checking out. read more

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Great friendly staff! Called to made reservations in the past & they are very good at calling customers back if they missed the call! Favorite was the beef curry - meat fell off the bone & the roti is a must get! Roti is flaky and fresh to order. Lobster tom yum was not great however - didn't taste the sour and spicy tom yum and it was overly salty. Overall good experience though! read more

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I have a feeling this is one of the spots that dish out Instagram worthy food one after another. I recall this spot being occupied by a hugely popular Thai restaurant in the past and when they closed shop to move nearby I was dreading another condo tower taking over this spot. Luckily that hasn't happened for now. The layout is similar if I recall though the interior is nice and bright. This visit was courtesy to a reservation snagged by a Yelp eating buddy (YEB) earlier. This was an early dinner as had a Yelp Elite Event to attend nearby (funny how all things fall into place). I showed up a little bit earlier and grabbed a spot. YEB had already some dishes in mind so I went through and the large dish of short rib caught my eye. We decided on ordering two Royal Thai platters(as per recommendation by the server), Stir fried angled gourd and short rib. I ordered a Sapporo for good measure. I also appreciated their beer list as it had a couple of other beers I enjoy on draught. YEB also added a pandan ice tea afterwards. Their cocktails look pretty so if you enjoy that sort of thing this place is worth a look. The royal thai platter was stunning and we even got instructions to eat from right to left. After the Instagram heaven of a dish in a word hmm I didn't quite enjoy the first two offerings as they had a sweet finish. The first one could even pass on as take on healthy dessert (whatever that means) to a thick satay sauce on the second. The third offering fared better as it had a very familiar taste profile (thick noodles with chicken Pad See Ew). The last one had a shrimp though was forgettable. Again very pretty to look at and is sure to wow the table. Next was stir fried gourd. Hmm nothing to write home about IMO. Beef Rib was good with nice tender meat cooked through perfectly. Not overwhelmed with sauce and nice thick lingering taste. We also added the fruit platter for good measure. Again Instagram heaven here and thankfully tastes to match. I don't enjoy the non local fruit in North America period! so was delighted to taste fruit the way it should taste or at least the taste profile I associate with good fruit. We are talking good lychee, decent pamelo, rambutan, Mangostean and dragon fruit which according to YDB were good (I have tried the last three before but don't know how to gauge a good fruit) Hmm a difficult rating for moi as one associates consistent mainstream dishes in various Thai restaurants that are peppered throughout the city. This is by no means mainstream food. With the high price point it is at I feel there is a high expectation here as well. I will be back to try other items if I can but for now 3 stars. P.S. Overzealous staff which can be a good or a bad thing depending on how you perceive this approach. read more

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The highly anticipated opening of Chef Nuit and Jeff Regular's latest restaurant, Kiin, is finally here! Kiin, Thai for "eat" will truly bring the taste of Thailand to Toronto. The duo behind Sabai Sabai, Pai and Sukhothai have shifted from their Northern Thai food focus to introduce a variety of traditional Thai dishes that can be found all over Thailand. Chef Nuit says that the menu draws from experiences she's had growing up and travelling across Thailand where food sharing is an important part of the culture. A few of the dishes on the menu also take inspiration from Royal Thai cuisine which is pretty much extinct in Thailand. However, Chef Nuit learned many of the techniques while in Thailand which attribute to very intricate, delicate and beautifully prepared dishes. The menu features a mix of local and imported ingredients, allowing guests to experience the different flavours of Thailand. Ingredients such as white turmeric, buffalo basil, wing beans and angled gourd are just a few of the unique additions to Chef Nuit's creations. My favourite dishes were the Royal Thai Platter, Wing Beans, Braised Short Rib and Sea Bream. However, I really did enjoy every single dish I tried and was super impressed by the different flavours and presentation of the food. Not only is the food incredible, but the space at Kiin is beautifully designed and intimate, with a capacity of 35. Whether you're here for lunch or dinner, you'll be truly amazed by every aspect of Kiin. Kiin will be open for lunch and dinner service and is located at 326 Adelaide Street West. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm for lunch, Monday to Sunday from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm for dinner. read more

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4.5 stars I took my hunni here for a cute little dinner date a while back and we loved it here. FIRST I HAVE TO TELL YOU GUYS TO NOT BOOK ON OPEN TABLE. BECAUSE I ENDED UP BOOKING THE ONE IN NEW YORK. so please BOOK ON YELP Anyways, the food was so good. The aesthetic is extremely on point and really really beautiful. Every single dish is carefully hand crafted. From their royal dumpling platter with natural colours and exuberant flavour ranging from sweet to savoury to their extra tender Gaeng boombai naeng, every plate was perfect. The service here is polite, friendly and attentive. They give great recommendations and are very genuine and take great care of you. Easily one of my most memorable meals with my honey! read more

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ok the food here is amazing!!! was going to Pai (but line up was super long) and wanted to have thai food, so stumbled here and I'm so glad we did! the food is just so flavourful and unique, it's not only pretty, the taste is remarkable and I have returned again already and have plans to come back again! the dumplings are a must have! the rest you can't go wrong with either. I actually think the portions are even perfect for 2 to share. for 2 people, have 1 snack, 2 small, and 1 large would be perfect. read more

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Lunch menu is very limited, with your choice of either a build-your-own soup noodle or choose from about 3 rice or other noodle dishes. I picked the Khao Moo Grob, which the menu described as crispy pork with jasmine rice and roasted pork gravy. It also came with a side of a dark vinegar sauce, which wasn't mentioned on the menu but wasn't unwelcome nonetheless. But the pork? Dryest pork you could ever get. It was so dry it was difficult to chew and even harder to swallow (it literally clung on for dear life to the sides of my throat and I made a silent prayer not to accidentally choke-cough it out into my boss's face). Gulping down the matoom (quince iced tea) fared no better for me - it's probably purely personal preference, but I didn't enjoy the taste, which reminded me of freezer-burned ice. On the other hand, I had a taste of one of the noodle soups and it was fine. If you're still curious to try Kiin, I'd suggest going only if you're not in a rush - as Kiin is still in soft-opening mode, service is extremely slow (waited 30 mins for lunch). There are a lot of kinks at Kiin...here's hoping they work them out. read more

Kiin - Khao Moo Grob - Crispy pork on jasmine rice with roasted pork gravy - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I recently heard about Kiin from my cousin, who had been invited to the soft opening by a friend. As a huge fan of Thai food, I was eager to try this upscale Thai restaurant from the same owners of Pai. I recommend making reservations. Hubby and I lucked out to be seated within 30 min of walking in (even though we originally were told the wait for seating would be an hour). At first glance, the menu was a little intimidating to me as the Thai names of items or ingredients left little indication to me of what I was ordering. The staff were very helpful and walked us through the menu. As we weren't very hungry, we ordered 2 small dishes (Roy Thai and Kang Moo Yang Nam Jim Jaew) and 1 large dish (Gaeng Boombai Nua), and we left feeling satiated and not overly stuffed. Several Royal Thai dishes are featured on the menu, and the Roy Thai platter consisted of 4 such small savoury bites. The other smaller dish was actually fairly substantial as it came with a generous portion of sliced pork jowl meat served in a tamarind based sauce that had a spicy kick to it. It was refreshing to have kale stalks to eat with this dish to cool down the palate. My fave dish by far was the Gaeng Boombai Nua which is short rib in a sauce very reminiscent of massaman curry - creamy, velvety, peanutty, and delicious! It came with a side of fragrant coconut rice. My only critique about the dish was that it was served with some undesirable bits of fat that I had to pick out. There is a chef's table for up to 4 people overlooking the kitchen. I was told the offerings in coming weeks would include fresh roti. Chef Nuit and Jeff Regular have another winner on their hands with Kiin. Although the food was delicious, I personally feel that $28 is fairly steep, even for short rib curry. That being said, I would definitely order it again! read more

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THE EXPERIENCE: Absolutely stunning restaurant, especially in the warmer weather when they keep the windows open. Very modern. The server was very knowledgeable. However, food did not meet my expectations. THE FOOD: Roy Thai (3/5) - A dumpling sampler that came with mha hor, chor ladda, rhoom, and thoong thong. The presentation was stunning and it was nice to get to try one of each dumpling when sharing with one other person. We were instructed to eat the middle two first. Each dumpling was extremely unique. My favourite one was probably the one on the cucumber. The chor ladda and rhoom were okay, but the thoong thong was WAY too fishy. Soft Shell Crab (3/5) - A bit disappointing. The crab was decent but the dish got boring fast. Kua Hang Gai (4/5) - The only dish that was truly delicious. The chicken was incredibly flavourful and juicy. Highly recommend ordering rice to go with it. read more

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I really like Pai, so when I heard the same chef opened Kiin, I was excited to check it out! I came here for lunch and a few weeks later for dinner. Both times the food were good but the price point is also higher than Pai. Bonus is the cute mid-century modern decor which I loved! Lunch - ordered the Tom Yum Soup with chicken and bunched noodles. Great flavours, a solid Tom yum. Chicken was tender too! Definitely filling enough for lunch, especially because you are supposed to drink the soup! But by the time I was done eating all the chicken and noodles, I was already too full to drink all of the soup! Dinner - royal thai platter is a must for appetizer, really enjoyed trying the four different kinds of Thai dumplings, all uniquely flavoured! For mains, we shared the khao yum, gaeng boombai , and kua hang gai. My favourite was the gaeng boombai which is short rib beef in something like curry. The beef falls off the bone and the sauce was amazing. We ordered some rice berry (sort of like purple rice) on the side, and those were some super awesome tasting rice, like I can eat it alone. I didn't really like the taste of kua hang gai, but that's just my personal taste. Overall great dinner! Would just recommend them to add more options to the dessert menu because right now they only have roti with condensed milk. read more

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Came here for brunch on a Saturday! The restaurant wasn't as full as I imagined, which was good! We got seated at the back couches which was nice and cozy. They really did a great job of revamping Khao San Road. This place is SO CUTE!! I got the Thai Fried Omelette, and it tasted really special. I've never had anything like it before. There were a bit too many fried bits and I wish they had more egg. Perhaps I'll be back for dinner to try their signature dumplings! read more

Kiin - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Just had lunch here today with friends and we were blown away with everything. We started with the roasted PEI mussels for our appetizer. The broth and lime-infused sauce that came along with it was so flavourful and delicious! I could've inhaled that all my myself if I wanted to. I had the Khao Mun Gai with the poached chicken option for my main. The chicken was so tender and delicious! It reminded me of Hainese chicken. The winter melon soup that came with it was refreshing and light. I paid $26 (before gratuity) for my meal with the mussels split with a friend. From the beginning to the end of our lunch we had great service and a delicious meal. I would definitely return and recommend if you're in the area. read more

Royal appetizer was our favourite thing to order. Not ideal for sharing because you get four tiny but delicious assorted pieces. Our favourite piece was the small wonton. I wanted 100 more after! We also ordered the Mieng Pla (Sea salt-crusted whole sea bream with Thai garlic, Thai basil, finger mint, peanut, ginger, shallot, and lime in Thai kale leaves) - This dish was light and refreshing. Nothing was wrong but it missed the spot for me. It wasn't my cup of tea. Sometimes your bite can be quite salty. But our favourite main was the savoury Gaeng Boombai Nua (Braised AAA Wellington County beef short rib with tamarind, field cucumber, and pearl onions). When it comes to our mains, savoury is the way to go. It was tender and fall off the bone. Even the way it looked with a giant bone looked majestic! The place was beautifully decorated. I'd like to try this alcoholic drinks next time. It was pretty. read more

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Kiin is not your average Thai cuisine - it is wonderfully more upscale and the dishes are definitely much more high end than the typical Thai offerings elsewhere. When I heard Kiin was opened by the same people who run Pai, Sabai Sabai and Sukothai, I had really high expectation as those are some of my favourite places. I was not disappointed! For my first visit, I started my meal with a delightful Royal Thai platter, consisting of 4 delicious and delicate looking Thai dumplings. The platter starts with dumplings on the sweeter side and you work your way to the savoury one. Even though some would say it is quite small for a $12 dish, I thought it was perfectly reasonable considering how great it tasted and how much work it must have taken to make these delicate morsels. The pork jowl was another wonderful and tasty dish - I simply love the meat texture, and the flavour was incredible. Thai kale stalks are provided on ice as a palate cleanser between bites, and they were wonderfully crunchy. Yum! My first meal was so good, I decided to go back with some friends a week later! We ordered some bigger dishes this time. Most notable was the Khao Yum, which probably is one of the most pretty salads you'll see. It's got different coloured jasmine rice mixed with lemongrass, long beans, coriander, lime leaves, pomelo, sprouts, edible flowers and tamarind-soy sauce. A great sharing dish! The Yum Tua Plu (wing bean salad with chili shrimp paste) was wonderful also, and I love the crunchiness of the wine bean. The braised short rib was fall off the bone tender and the sauce was super tasty. I would highly recommend it as well. The only miss for us was the sea salt-crusted sea bream. Even though the fish itself was cooked perfectly (not dry), we thought it was a bit gimmicky and most of the flavour was from the provided Kale leave and sauce mix. A bit pricey at $32 IMO. Overall, I really loved Kiin and I look forward to seeing what other dishes they might come up with next if they ever refresh their menu. read more

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4 stars I've always wanted to try this place ever since I found out kiin is one of Chef Nuit's newest restaurant! I am a big fan of Pai and Khao San Road. I was able to visit Kiin with my friend on a Friday evening. My friend who got there first told me the hostess only gave us a 1.5 hour seating limit. We ended up ordering three dishes, the royal platter which I highly recommend. They are little dumplings with each having a distinct taste and flavour! We also ordered the beef curry and the tofu with mushrooms. We ended up ordering a side of sticky rice and roti to go with the curry. Each dish was spectacular! I feel like these dishes are not as common in other Thai restaurants. It was overall a good experience and will definitely come back again! However, with the 1.5 hour seating limit it will be hard to catch up with your friends. Less talking more eating! read more

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Brought to you by the same creators of Pai, Kiin takes on a different approach to what you would expect from "Thai" cuisine. The interior decor is designed for bloggers- everything is Instagramable (Even the air ducts are intricately designed). We were lucky to score a table for 2 at 6:00PM on a Tuesday night because the lineup was insane by the time we left. Reservations are strongly recommended and available on their website. Dinner items are meant for sharing - I ordered the pork Joel which was marinated in deliciousness, and the mussels, which was aromatic but lacked texture. The dipping sauce was amazing though! For the large plate, we shared the sea bream, which they brought out covered with sea salt first for a picture. The fish is then deboned on the side and comes with lettuce wraps. Our server did a pretty good job deboning but I still swallowed a couple of bones. Cocktails here all range from $12+ and it's definitely a great place to have afterwork drinks. I can't complain about the service either! Note: They're open for lunch now - completely different menu (more bowl like options) - I'll have to try it out! read more

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Kiin was definitely an experience. Came here with a few girl friends for dinner on Monday evening. We arrived before the dinner rush so it was nice to see what the place looked like. Sure it's not large like other dinner values but it is beautiful. The drinks look just as good as they taste. Anything from alcoholic to non alcoholic to Kombucha. I strongly recommend the Iced Teas. Everything is meant to be shareable. They have recommendations based on group sizes but you're obviously welcome to get whatever your heart contents. We started with the mussels which were AMAZING. I think the added ewas the sauce that came with it. We also got to Roy Thai dumpling platter. The flavours were really refreshing and paired quite well. Then we had the Sea Bream. Added bonus is that they take out the fish bones and leave nothing but meat and ginger and garlic near the head. Again, they provide that green sauce to pour over the fish when you eat it with the lettuce leaves. Kua Hang Gai + jasmine rice was suppose to best of the best. However, my friend and I felt a little underwhelmed by the dish. It had nothing memorable to it. It lacked flavours and spices. I didn't even have a tang of spicy which was unfortunate since that what we were looking forward to most. Although the chicken dish didn't live up to OUR expectations doesn't mean it won't for you. It's definitely a place to try at least once. I do plan to return and try other dishes on the menu. Overall, our experience was a very positive one. The decor was beautiful. Even the bathroom theme was memorable. I liked the stall's door knobs. The service is top line. So be sure to tip your server what they deserve. It's a lot of work remembering everything on the menu. read more

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A very different experience for Thai food. The restaurant is small and cozy. I loved all the decor and thought that our waitress was very good with recommending dishes for the table. Overall, I enjoyed the fact that all the flavours here were very refined. We ordered the following: -Root vegetable chips with tom yum spice - recommended appetizer and honestly, if you're a fan of Tom yum, you'll like this a lot, there was a variety of different vegetables (taro, squash, etc) -Mussels - I am a big fan of mussels and honestly, this was right up my alley with the lemongrass flavour -Chuchee Tofu and Mushroom - I loved the flavour of the curry which we paired with some naan but the tofu and mushroom was just a big bunch on mush in my opinion - Gaeng Boombai Nua (beef short rib) - I don't really remember how I felt about this dish to be honest but the meat was tender and off the bone. Overall, the dining experience was nice but I found the place quite pricey and portions weren't huge. We found ourselves having to order some rice and two naan side dishes to use with the main dishes. read more

Kiin - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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The food was absolutely amazing. Each dumpling melted in my mouth full of flavor and style. The pork dish was cooked to perfection and the flavor profile was top notch. As an out of owner this was a great first dinner. read more

Kiin - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Everything here was so yummy. The prices are reasonable for food but the cocktails are quite expensive. Between me and my bf we had no apps, just 2 entrees and 3 drinks. Bill came to $110. I had the beef and he the chicken stir fry. Both tasted great, but the chicken definitely needed rice which it didn't come with, or it would be too thick and salty. The beef was so tender and I would order it again. The sauces are quite rich and heavy so it fills you up. I had the moscow m cocktail and it is now my favorite drink, a must try! I added some other photos of what my friends had but will not be reviewing those items. read more

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I was drawn to this place because of the beautiful pictures of the dumpling dishes. This place is cute, beautifully decorated and the food is played impeccably. It's a modern, refined take on Thai food. It may not have your more well known and popular dishes but it's a refreshing change And a place I'd go if you're feeling fancy. We didn't make reservations and got to sit right at the counter by the kitchen, which was so cool! We got to see all the action and food being made. The service was great, the menu is a little different compared to your typical thai place so I had a lot of questions and the waitress was more than happy to answer them. The Royal thai platter, mussels were delicious. The pandan iced tea looked awesome but I missed the normal thai iced tea. This is great and new and different. But if you're feeling like you want your typical Thai dishes, this may not be the place to go. But if you want a cool unique experience with beautifully plated dishes, check it out. read more

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Recommendations made by the server were on point in terms of selection and portions. The dumplings were so cute and an excellent example of restraint. the flavour of the sea bream so fragrant and tender. While the short rib was deliciously tender, we did find the sauce to be a little on the sweeter side and would have preferred more tangible out of the tamarind. Nice intimate atmosphere, would return! The Khao Yum is beautiful to look at and a wonderful balance of flavours, but on the pricier side. Overall though, quite affordable considering how refined the food was. read more

The place is pretty, the plating was pretty, service was good, but the food was just okay. My friend went to their media event and because all the dishes were so pretty, I really wanted to go. His thoughts were the food is decent but the pricey. He's not wrong (which was why I was upset he didn't bring me as a plus one or maybe they didn't have plus ones). For my party of 2, we sat at the bar and ordered the pandan iced tea, roy thai, grilled pork jowl, khao yum, short ribs and fruit platter. * Pandan Iced Tea: Pretty and refreshing. Pandan is subtle so I would say if you're ordering any of their heavier dishes e.g., short ribs, finish your drink first or you won't taste much. * Roy Thai: So pretty. I'm sure you've all seen pictures of the blueish one. So pretty. Unfortunately, I didn't really care of any of them. Best one of the 4 would be the fried one. * Grilled Pork Jowl: Sister raved about this dish and told me it's a must get. It's pretty decent but at the same time, no one was wowed. * Khao Yum: Pretttttty. The server will pour in the sauce and mix it in front of you. It's really not much for $26 dollars but it's got interesting flavours so I would say if you come, get this as a one-time thing to try. * Short Ribs: Probably best dish of the night but also nothing special. I'm PRETTY sure we had to pay for a bowl of rice here meaning you're paying $34 dollars for a small piece of short ribs in sauce AND THAT'S IT. That's pricey man! It's not bad but if there's a line, it's not worth the wait, if you eat a lot, it's not worth it the price you'd have to pay to be full, if you have to drive a long distance, it's not worth the drive. Just nothing special about this place unless you're dying for a 'gram. BTW, it's a small place, not sure how busy it gets normally but reservations would be suggested. read more

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SERVICE: Came here for brunch on a Sunday @ 12PM, expected a wait but got seated right away. Table of 2. Our server was friendly, helpful, and provided us with suggestions for popular picks. She came to check up on us several times to make sure everything was good. FOOD: Absolutely delicious and the presentation was ELEVATED. Everything looks like art and almost too pretty to eat! 100% Instagram-worthy pics, as seen in my potato food blog pix :)... We ordered to share, and the portions were generous and filling. Eggs Benedict: Very flavourful with the thai hollaindaise sauce which was tasty and unique compared to regular hollandaise sauce. The deep fried basa and thai crueller paired perfect together! The house salad on the side was light and tasty. Crispy Thai Omelette: Great presentation, I really enjoyed the crispiness of the omelette as it gave it texture. The thai hot sauce was just slightly spicy which added a nice touch of flavor. Chicken Sausage: The sausage was a nice addition and the lemon grass flavor was savoury. AMBIENCE: LOVE the cute décor!!! The décor and colours of KIIN was feminine and modern with the tiles, rose gold accents on the furniture and frames. If you've been to Khao San Road, it's the exact same size except renovated so it would be advisable to go a little earlier to avoid a wait. read more

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Insta-worthy dishes & interior design!! Must order their Roy Thai - a platter of 4 different unique dumplings (you get two of each). I swear everyone comes here and orders this. The Khao Yum - colourful rice dish was also really different and flavourful. It's a great place to order a few different things and just share. Service was also incredible, she was so patient and informative and went through the menu with us. Definitely recommend this place! read more

Kiin - Roy thai - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Nuit does it again! We visited Kiin on the 2nd day of their soft launch. Jeff and Nuit were kind enough to stop by some tables to say hello. We heard about the lengths they took to get the most unique and rarest of ingredients for their dishes. Their stories made the food experience that much better, knowing that they put so much thought and effort into creating these delicious dishes with such complex and distinct flavours. Onto the food! We ordered: - Khao Tung Nah Tang - Roy Thai - Kang Moo Yang Nam Jim - Khao Yum - Gaeng Boombai All the dishes we ordered were presented beautifully and were all delicious! Meant to be family style with shareable dishes, this restaurant is a different dining experience compared to Pai/Sukho Thai/sabai sabai and was a bit fancier/pricier. It was worth the money though and a must-try if you enjoy Nuit's food. read more

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ABOUT: KIIN is as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the stomach. Diners will immediately notice its dedication to aesthetics upon entering the open and beautifully decorated dining area; this commitment to beauty is also reflected by the presentation of each dish. Described as specializing in traditional and Royal Thai cuisine, Kiin's offerings are distinct from the fare one would generally expect at a Thai restaurant. The restaurant specializes in sharing plates, and we would agree that dining with a larger party gives more opportunity to try a variety of dishes. THE FOOD: We ordered a selection of the described "small" and "larger plates". It is worth noting that even the larger plates were somewhat stretched among our group of five, and many of the smaller plates were quite small for what we paid. Although we were all satisfied by the end of the meal, I wouldn't recommend Kiin if you are starving. What We Ordered: - Roy Thai (dumplings) - 5/5 - Chor Ladda - 5/5 - Wing Bean - 5/5 - Pork Jowl - 4/5 - Khao Yum - 2/5 (1/5 for flavour, but boosted for beauty) - Gaeng Boombai w/ Roti - 4.5/5 - Chuchee Tofu and Mushroom - 4/5 Standout dishes were the Roy Thai dumpling platter, which was both delicious and absolutely beautiful, as well as the wing bean salad. Although the Khao Yum makes for a lovely picture, we would recommend skipping it as it was relatively bland and overpriced for what it is (a selection of mixed rices). Everything else we ordered was both delicious and beautifully presented. THE EXPERIENCE: As mentioned above, the dining experience at Kiin was extremely enjoyable. Our waitress was attentive and extremely knowledgeable about the menu. The restaurant has great ambience, and our food was extremely fresh and came quickly (a huge bonus, as we had a concert to attend). OVERALL: Kiin was an enjoyable dining experience that is perfect for special occasions and larger groups that enjoy sharing. Despite being pricy, I would definitely return to sample some of their other offerings. 4/5 STARS - Guest reviewer Timestarr read more

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It was refreshing to see a restaurant focused on the other aspects of Thai cuisine that is often reduced to just pad thai. Don't get me wrong - I love my pad thai but Thai food is so much more. The Royal Thai sampler featured 4 very distinctly different dumplings (2 were vegan). The Khao Yum was a feast for the eyes. Personally I thought it could have used a bit more citrus and umami but it being vegan meant no fish sauce. However, my 3 other friends loved it. The soft shell crab with the mango salad was my favourite - thinly sliced mango with a little bird eye chilli and a citrusy dressing over a well fried soft shell crab. The chicken thigh was good but it needed a little bit more sauce given how dry the overall plate was. If you are debating that or the short rib "boombai" curry - go with the latter. The short rib was cooked perfectly and the curry was beautifully balanced with notes of coconut and tamarind. The chuchee tofu + oyster mushroom had us all wishing we had more mushroom and less tofu. The chuchee sauce was very flavourful. We also enjoyed the sauteed watercress and coconut rice as sides. For dessert, get the roti with condensed milk and pandan+coconut ice cream. We got the taro cake (not bad) and the dessert featuring several types of tropical fruit and seeds was more visually pleasing than anything else. It was also lovely that they had several non alcoholic cocktails. My favourite however was the C.R.E.A.M. cocktail. Get it. Do note that they do book in 2 hour blocks (you will be reminded when you check in with the host). The prices will keep this firmly in the "special occasion" category but it is well worth it for a celebration. read more

FOOD/DRINK - The congee was wonderful. Had all the fixings and tastes just like home. The perfect comfort food, especially on a rainy day. - The King Cobra mocktail was basically limeade; the regular lime dominated the kaffir lime tincture and I don't remember tasting/smelling any kaffir. Nevertheless, it was a very refreshing (and aesthetically pleasing!) beverage. SERVICE - Excellent service. Zero complaints. PRICE - Pricey but worth it. read more

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One of my favourite restaurants in Toronto. I had to book reservations in advance, as goes with many restaurants in this area, but it was totally worth it. My family was visiting from out of town, so we decided to go somewhere fancier. It was a sharing style menu, and my favourites out of what we ordered is as following: - Roy Thai - absolutely delicious and very picturesque - Khao Thai - Roti The staff was also wonderful and recommended most of the food. Overall 5/5 - will definitely come back. Do your tastebuds a favour and go here!! read more

Beautiful food with wonderful service and wonderful creativity. It's elevating Thai cuisine to a more modern and interesting take. There are hits and misses on the menu, but generally, it's quite good and above average. There's a bit of a balance you need to take reading the menu to figure out what's been done for the visual factor (high skill factor, but low density), and what's been done to be rich and deep in flavour (higher density). Figuring that out will mean you're ordering well. So my recommendation is to really take the time getting to understand how much food you're actually ordering to have the night you will want. I've ordered the chef's menu a couple of times now and not sure I recommend it. My only real complaint is how crammed the place is, at the price point it's at. Paying slightly above average prices for food in Toronto, a little breathing room is needed, because the number of tables in the small space is uncomfortable. read more

*Recommended for:* date night, celebrations, vegan options, gluten free options, Girls Night Out *Food:* 4/5 *Drinks:* 4/5 *Atmosphere:* 3.5/5 *Service:* 3.75/5 I brought my boyfriend here for his birthday and even though our reservation was closer to their closing time, we saw that it was still quite packed which was a good sign. The atmosphere was warm and quaint as if you were in a cute garden patio. As such, the tables and chairs reflected the garden-like vibe and could be a little more comfortable but I'm not complaining. We were tucked away at a small table for two and although quite a few tables were occupied, we still had a space for ourselves. I definitely recommend this for date night or celebrations. Although we ordered wine, they had an extensive drinks menu that i'd like to tackle bit by bit. Their bar is fully stocked and you're able to enjoy watching them create their drinks if that's what you're in to. Food was divine and just the right amount. We ordered Root Chips which were seasoned and we were pleasantly surprised as we were given quite a healthy amount even though it's under their snacks section. We also ordered the Roy Thai which was interesting and very visually pleasing. A platter of four unique dumplings, two sweet, and two savoury all were a delight on the palette. Some were a little saltier for my taste but that is just my personal preference. Lastly, we ordered a vegan dish, the Khao Yum. Served a deep round bowl, it was another visual spectacle. It was garnished with edible flowers, an old but growing trend, and had various beans and veggies as well. A server will ask you to pour what is I believe a soy sauce and lime and she will help you mix the bowl. I actually recommend putting maybe half of the bowl of soy sauce in it as I found all of it made the rice a little too saucy and salty. I did order dessert but it wasn't very notable to me as it was merely buns with condensed sweetened milk. I would probably order something else. Service was overall, agreeable. Their was an older lady who was very helpful and patient but the younger one seemed like she was always in a rush. Overall, I'd definitely come again and bring more people with me. read more

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This is a good place with nicely plated dishes and good food quality. It doesn't offer the traditional Thai food dishes but has different take on them. Its once of the nicer Thai restaurants around right now. Only cons are portion sizes and lineups. read more

Kiin opens at 5 pm. I walked in at 5:02 pm. Immediately when I walked in, the hostess seemed frazzled and said to me, "oh uhhhh my boss is changing a lightbulb, ummm can you wait outside?". So I did, even though I didn't see anyone changing anything. I figured maybe they needed a few extra minutes, so I waited outside. One minute later, a Caucasian couple walked inside and got seated right away. I was shocked, I mean, wasn't the hostess going to turn them away like she did for me? Then another Caucasian couple went in, and got seated right away. So I walked back in there, and she didn't even acknowledge what happened, took 3-4 mins to stare at the seating chart on her iPad and then said "the bulb was installed". No apologies, nothing. I mean, the least she could've done was come back outside and tell me I could come back in, but no. I'm not going to point fingers and say she was being racist letting the other couples get seated. But that was a really bad first impression, and left such a bad taste in my mouth that I was almost going to leave and not dine here. As for the food, it was decent. It's a hipster "fancy" Thai place, so be warned that you will be paying loads more than your average Thai joint. The dishes were unique, but nothing spectacular. Bill came to about $130 for two people. Honestly, I'm just really disappointed in the level of service here. It wasn't just the hostess, it was even hard to get the attention of our server most of the meal -- despite them not being full. But really, I hope that the hostess gets a talking to because she really doesn't know how to greet people. After all, first impressions are everything. read more

Came here on a weeknight without a reservation for a table for 4. Luckily, the timing was early enough that the restaurant can accommodate us to get seated around 5:30-6:00pm and we were able to keep the table until almost 7:30pm before their reserved guests arrive. Location: This is a familiar location where some of you may have seen that it was where Khao San Road used to be. The doorway is on the side but you walk into a completely different layout of the same space. Atmosphere: love the decor! Great vibe to this place. They took the time to make the place really a nice mix with vintage/modern feel. Love the tiling around the walls (those hexagonal wall tiles) and little details such as the halfway-painted black light bulbs on the ceiling that my friend and I noticed. Wonder if that's why this place is still so dim even with all those light fixtures on the ceiling. I must say, it is really loud in here once the place is busy -- Although I was sitting in a cozy table of 4-- I felt like I couldn't hear what was said by my friend across from me. The space between each table /group was perfect. It wasn't too cramped but I must say that this place isn't very big. It is not going to be as easy a few large party groups. Perfect for smaller tables though. Service: Friendly service and attentive staff. They changed our plates when our mains came (probably because she overheard that I made a comment about my friend's DIRTY PLATE for jokes). But that kind of attentiveness definitely merits my appreciation. They were great to share some of their food recommendations since our whole group was first to try this place. Food: 2 pages of food options. Honestly, I thought I'd had more selection for their dinner menu. I was actually craving your typical thai noodles and rice for dinner. However, I guess I should have looked up the dinner menu before coming to a surprise for our meal. This place is known to be a shared experience. We were able to order several small dishes and mains to be split with our group. Starters: Royal Thai app- colourful and cute arrangements of peanut infused small bite size apps. I'm a big fan of plating and décor. It is a bonus if the plate looks pretty and appealing! The bite size items came in pairs -- obviously for a group of 4 , they recommended that we order 2 of those plates, but we were happy just to order 1 plate to try for starters. I think it was OK and fun to try a taste and appreciate the plating to start off our night -- but I'll pass next time because each bite was semi sweet/salty peanut infused taste and if you eat it in the order they recommended, you eat the fried dumpling at the end! Still very happy I tried it though! Pomello salad - my mom makes this type of salad pretty often and so I have a very familiar taste when I eat this. If you have never had it, it is a mix of shredded pomello, crushed peanuts, some chilli flakes/sauce and the key ingredients are the special thai sauce (which is both sweet and sour flavours). They served this on a bed of lettuce and the waiter said we can eat the salad as a wrap or just eat it separately! I enjoyed this refreshing salad very much because I don't often order this at restaurants. THe flavours were also unique since it had incorporated lemon grass and coconut flakes. ALSO-- LOTS OF shrimp were in this salad to enjoy. Pork jowl- THIS WAS GOOD GOOD! The waitress described the flavours correctly. It has a bit of a smoky flavour to it. If you haven't had pork jowl before --- it is the portion of the pig's neck -- always a fan of eating and cooking this type of meat. It has a good chewy yet tender type of texture. But this dish had so much good spices and seasonings that make it just a little spicy, strong onion taste and a hit of smoky flavour. It is recommended by the chef to alternate with the thai kale served with this dish as well. If eating the thai kale on its own, my friend described the taste as "raw broccoli". But I dunked my kale into the sauce of the dish and mixed it with the onions and peppers to get all the flavours for my plain veggie wrap! Khao Yum - Lots of tables ordered this big bowl of colourful and finely chopped ingredients! They mixed it for you at the table. This was fun to watch them mix as their pour all their sauce at your table. I really didn't know what I was eating (not your typical rice dish). It was not served hot either but a nice mix of textures in your mouth when you share. Definitely the portion was large enough to share with 4 people. I would say it would be too much for 2 people to share since you want to make sure you leave room to try the other dishes. My FAV -- Curry braised beef with ROTI side order - THIS was sooo good! The beef was braised for 12 hours they say to make it fall off the bone and just full of flavour. The curry was so delish! The roti was perfect for me since it was very light, flaking and stayed crispy. Will not need to order the pandan or matoo thai tea! read more

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a perfect place for a romantic date! rather on the pricey side, but the place is super nice, with really unique ambiance. the food presentation is amazing, and it's also tasty. the dumplings are quite a feast not only for taste buds but also for eyes. there were definitely not the dumplings I had expected but it was a nice surprise. I am a beer person so I was very happy that beer selection included some local brews (I highly recommend Blood Brothers IPA - available on tap) our waitress was amazing! super professional, knowledgeable, and she provided great recommendations. there was also a talented live music performer, with a perfect volume. read more

Kiin - Roy Thai Dumplings: Mha Hor and Chor Ladda - sweet and super cute dumplings. - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario