This is my go-to shop for lunch. quick tip for newcomers: it's called "Express" for a reason. I've seen some diners get upset because they expect traditional, family-style table service, but I find it's much more of a casual cafe vibe. If you go in with that mindset, you'll love it. Thai Tea with Boba: My absolute favorite. Pad See Ew & Curries: Consistently delicious and my standard order. Tom Yum Soup: Hot, sour, and hits the spot every time. Pad Thai: It's okay, the sauce is a bit too sweet for my personal preference. Popcorn Chicken: Save your money on this one. The pieces are tiny with very little meat, and they lack flavor. For the price, it's definitely not worth the plate. Skip. read more

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they just released these new drinks and they are delicious! I love matcha and the one they sell is a beautiful color and tastes so good & refreshing. I don't typically get ube but their ube matcha is also delicious. my sister got the ube thai tea and really likes it! The staff is also so sweet and helpful, it shows in the way they prepare their food :) read more

Kinaly Thai Express - large iced matcha latte & a small ube thai tea w/ boba - Thai Near Me - Escondido, California

Food: this is my family's GO TO Thai restaurant in Escondido. My parents order it at least once a week. It is consistently delicious, with spice levels on point and fresh ingredients. Service: Kind people who remember my parents and their favorite dishes. Ambiance: I really like the interior of the dining room. Ambient lighting, pretty furniture. I just don't like how high the tables are compared to the chairs read more

Kinaly Thai Express - Thai Near Me - Escondido, California

I can't believe after all these years, I haven't left a review for Kinaly Thai Express! This is our go-to spot for Thai in Escondido. We have tried so many of the different ones and always come back to Kinaly! Some of our favorites: Pad Thai Pad Woon Sen (not found everywhere, and theirs is delicious - glass noodles - perfect when you want some lighter noodles) Basil Entree Eggplant Entree All the Curries Fresh Spring Roll Fried Egg Roll Basically almost everything on the menu :) Beef, Shrimp, and Tofu are our top proteins. The staff is very friendly and we call the orders in and they are ready for us in 10 min or so (on busy weekday lunch days). They have a rewards system (sign up with your phone # at their kiosk) and every few visits you can cash in for $10 off (or sooner for other freebies). They have added a little market inside with fun candies (lots of Hello Kitty), chips, drinks to try as well as some toys now, too. Glad to have them so close! read more

Kinaly Thai Express - Drink menu 2/6/2025 - Thai Near Me - Escondido, California

I got takeout for three yesterday at Kinaly Thai Express, ordered via Grubhub and then picked it up myself. They have a nice menu selection, very typical for Thai restaurants in the area. I ordered my go-to: Ka Prao Chicken. My wife ordered Ka Prao Shrimp and our friend ordered the Orange Chicken. We also ordered a large Tom Kha Soup to share. Unfortunately, Grub Hub told me the food was ready for pickup before the kitchen had it out, but they were very quick once I got there. The food itself was very good, but our spice levels were not honored. I typically like at least a medium spice but what I received had basically no heat. I recommend adding a separate comment to the order. The portion-sizes are at best moderate, especially considering the price for take-out. We paid over $70 for three dishes plus the soup. That is what I expect to pay for a dine-in experience in a place with good ambiance, which Kinaly doesn't offer. They are really more a "hole in the wall" atmosphere with the few tables they have in place. So, bottom line: Kinaly shows five-star potential, but timing and spice-level execution fall short. The food is good but portion sizes are too small at prices higher than I like to see. read more

The spring rolls were really good but the green curry was soooooooooooo good! Absolutely loved it. Staff was very kind and explained things well as I have some food allergies. Can't wait to try the rest of the menu! read more

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This place was better in san marcos. I used to be able to eat here but for some reason the food hasn't been very good My wife liked it because it was convenient until her stomach did not agree with the food. We love thia but this feels like Thia warmed in a bag. Service was okay no smiles. Never stayed in to eat seems kinda cramped. When we pick food up we are greater by somber faces. read more

Kinaly Thai Express continues to be a super reliable, quick, and delicious nearby option for Thai food in Escondido! I ordered at the counter for takeout, and even though it was a full house, it still only took about 15 minutes to receive an appetizer and two entrees. Great, speedy service! Very laidback atmosphere. read more

Kinaly Thai Express - Green Curry - Thai Near Me - Escondido, California

The boba tea was good- I got the taro milk tea and the Thai tea, and it was creamy and good flavor. I ordered the fresh spring roll. I ate one, and it was very rubbery, and you could tell by how hard it was to separate them- that they were prepared earlier which makes a difference in the quality of these rolls. I asked if they could make it fresh, and they said it was made fresh. And so they declined making a new one. Picture for reference of the "fresh spring roll" order you will receive. The veggies were browning. The wrap was super chewy. read more

Stopped in for lunch for the first time. I ordered the Drunken noodles and Papaya salad. The meat in the noodles were dry and not very good...the papaya salad tasted like it had been made several days ago....the texture was odd and you could tell it wasn't fresh. It came out way too fast to be made fresh. It was very disappointing. I won't be back. Restaurant is disorganized and messy. read more

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Takeout Order Review We have ordered it as takeout through uber eats, doordash, and done pickup. Their pad thai is super tasty! They use a thinner noodle than other places, but the sauce they have is very good. Usually the pad thai I get as takeout is a bit dry, but Kinaly's is still quite juicy and packed with flavor which was surprising. We get it with chicken. I am a fan of their Yellow Curry. Very flavorful. I do feel like I get more curry liquid than ingredients within, as there's a lot of excess after scooping out the meat. This has become our default Thai takeout place as we really do enjoy their pad thai. read more

All of their food is so good and the service is very quick! My go to things are the fresh shrimp spring rolls but ask for the sweet chili sauce, the crab fried rice, and their yellow curry. They also have a cute little snack area with fun candies, chips, and drinks. It's fun trying a new snack each time I go while I wait for my food! read more

The service was phenomenal! I ordered the pad see ew with chicken and the food was ready within 10 minutes. I decided to dine in and although I was by myself, the ambiance of the restaurant was comfortable. The dining area is small, but for a good quality, fast meal, I absolutely recommend read more

Kinaly Thai Express - Pad See Ew with chicken - Thai Near Me - Escondido, California

Was starving so stopped by here randomly and the spot is cute and clean. Very modern. It's an express Thai place so you order at the counter and the food comes in plastic/ paper plates - nothing fancy. Great flavors like what you expect from Kinaly Thai. The portions are tiny though. I got the lunch special for $12 (chicken eggplant) and it was the smallest portion I've had. I was still starving afterward and could have probably ate another meal here. For that alone, I probably won't be coming back because of the portion size read more

Kinaly Thai Express - $12 lunch special chicken and eggplant. The picture made it look a lot bigger but portion was tiny. - Thai Near Me - Escondido, California

Great Thai Food joint in a well known shopping center. They also have boba, teas, and imported sodas. Service is fast! I ordered at the cashier in the front, had a seat and about five minutes later my order (three kings, with a side of white rice and a milk tea with boba) was delivered to my table. The place is small... I think five tables. They have a couple tables outside. Five stars for a delicious, flavorful meal. read more

Kinaly Thai Express - Milk tea with boba - Thai Near Me - Escondido, California

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I just ordered a beef noodle soup through door dash. Very disappointing! I am expecting thai food, not imitation pho. The description on the website says beef, with tripe, meatballs, and the only thing in the soup was tough beef. I will not be ordering from here again. read more

Everything was delicious! Our food came out fast and hot when we ordered. We got the crab fried rice, yellow curry, curry fried rice, and pad Thai. There was real crab in the rice and big portions of everything. The restaurant itself was very clean and the staff was super nice. The kitchen does close at 8:45pm when they close at 9pm. read more

This review is just for the dessert. I tried their food years ago and I thought it was decent. My boyfriend and I were craving mango sticky rice so we decided to get some here since it was close. Unfortunately, for $21 this is what we got. Little mango, the sticky rice was good but could've used more coconut sauce or some kind of sweetener. The ratio was pretty off. Hope this can improve some day! read more

Kinaly Thai Express - Mango W/ Sticky Rice - Thai Near Me - Escondido, California

I noticed this place a few weeks ago, as I passed by I saw a cute boba tea display and great lunch specials! For my short lunch period I called ahead and placed my order with a friendly worker. Within 15 minutes I picked up my freshly made food and devoured It! The food was flavorful, perfect spice level and well portioned for the affordable price ! I would recommend this place because of the hardworking staff, the cute, bright interior and of course the authentic food! read more

Kinaly Thai Express - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Escondido, California

The Pad Thai was really good--flavorful, well-seasoned. We ordered to go. The only downside is that the portion was pretty small.

My husband and I had their lunch plates. Good food, fast and friendly service, and reasonable prices. Highly recommend! read more

Kinaly Thai Express - Pad Thai & pad see ew - Thai Near Me - Escondido, California

We have one in Carlsbad so excited to try this Express version. Almost like small market with drinks and snacks to purchase as well. read more

Kinaly Thai Express - Thai Near Me - Escondido, California

Food was excellent. Excellent service! Everything great! My daughter said it was the best pad Thai she's ever had!

Good food. Good family that runs this place. Prices are a little high but I understand and will still pay for good food.

Food was good the 2 curries I ordered had good flavor and spiced the way I requested. The fried rice that I ordered was with no onions and that's where the problem was. I arrived at home and prepared my plate and the rice was full of onions large and small. I decided it was too much work to pull all the onions out and just had white rice. Would have had a higher rating if my order was correct read more

My go to for green curry .. you don't even need to spice it up. It's perfect. The fresh rolls can use an upgrade but still good. You can't beat their lunch special for the money and amount received. You order at the counter and music is just right. No fountain drinks. read more

I enjoyed my order of the Pad See Ew and Thai tea. The noodles were cooked with flavor, the vegetables are good bite sizes, and the pork I ordered is juicy. I must say I was surprised at the cost. Pad See Ew with chicken totaled to 13.99, and with $4.99 regular Thai tea and tax, my total came to $20.45. This was definitely an accidental bougie lunch. I would recommend this restaurant if you're really craving Thai food, but if you're trying to ball on a budget, there are alternative restaurants that give you more food for the same price; more gang for your buck if you will. The restaurant itself is very cute inside. Visually, they look clean and keep their snacks and drink fridge stocked. The service was friendly, although when they offered me utensils while I was waiting for my To-Go order, I initially said no because I was going to eat at home. Change of plans, I wanted to dine in, so I asked for utensil, and they were like, "...we asked you already if you wanted utensils.".... Okay well now I would like some utensils, and it felt sassy when she said it. read more

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Service is quick. Flavors are off. Kind of missing the quintessential Thai flavors. Too bad.

I've been going here for a while now and it's my favorite Thai spot in town! The staff is always so kind and welcoming, and the restaurant is always so clean. The pineapple fried rice is so good too! read more

I've been getting takeout here for a long time and it's always delicious! they've never made my order wrong, work swiftly, and have a positive attitude. read more

Read their menu carefully. There are no veggies in the pad Thai like other restaurants. When I ordered it with extra veggies the cashier asked "extra pad Thai veggies?" I said yes and was charged extra. Got my order. No veggies. Paid extra for nothing. read more

Delicious!! After trying many different Thai restaurants I thought I would give this place a try. Let's just say I was not disappointed! Upon entering I was immediately greeted with a smile and by very friendly staff. This is at around 4:00pm on a Saturday. I ordered the Pad Thai with chicken but I also wanted shrimp. I asked for the spice level (4) thinking I would be fine. Not long after I waited for my to-go order the food was ready. Talk about express, WOW! Came home, ate, and by the before and after pictures I shared it was absolutely delicious! The right amount of spice, there was an even amount of chicken and shrimp. And now I'm satisfied! I will definitely be back and try something else! read more

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The most unimpressive Thai food I have had in awhile. Tried to feed 4 ppl & I'm including a size of the plate that each person got with zero leftovers. The price was $130 so about $32.50 per person so clearly the portions that arrived were a JOKE. WILL NEVER EAT HERE AGAIN. read more

Kinaly Thai Express - One plate costing $32.50. - Thai Near Me - Escondido, California

The food was great enjoyed the noodles and pad tai the egg-rolls were ok not bad but not great . Very nice people and friendly will return again and again . read more

Amazing staff, amazing food, we have been going to Kinaly's back when Lee was running it for years. They never disappoint, we have eaten at other Thai places and always end right back at Kinaly's. This is the place! read more

We are big fans of the yellow and panang curries, chow mein, mixed vegetables, and drunken noodle. You will be too.

Have only had take out twice from here but very quick, great service and the food is delicious. Good prices and the amount you get is perfect. read more

They have super fast service! I ordered $150 of food here and they made it all in 20 minutes; food for 9 people! The food tasted great, too. I will be back! They have seating inside the restaurant as well as to-go (what I did). read more

Such an amazing gem in Escondido. Not only is the food incredible and flavorful, but the atmosphere is so nice! Really lovely lighting fixtures, an international snack shop near the order counter and a full menu of delicious Thai dishes. They're always so welcoming and friendly and the full size portions usually leave me enough for left overs. Love stopping by for a peaceful meal that feels like a luxurious dining experience without feeling overly packed. read more

I ordered takeout, two items. Pad Thai and yellow curry. I gotta say, I can't quite describe how rich in flavor this platter was. I've been to many 5-starred restaurants in Esco that serve ok curry, but they are watery compared to Kinaly Thai! Inside is beautifully renovated with friendly staff working behind the counter, offering me utensils and hot sauce every time. For good reason this place earns my favorite Thai food restaurant in Escondido. Their consistent service and good food is the reason Kinaly Thai Express is a household name the family knows well. read more