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Ordered dinner, we had chicken pad Thai glass noodles, chicken drunken noodles and chicken wings. I felt like the food was okay. Doesn't taste like authentic Thai. Drunken noodles had random veggies like tomato and carrots which are not normal for Thai food. Pad Thai didn't taste like pad Thai and I accidentally ordered with glass noodles not realizing what the original pad Thai dish should be. Overall was okay.
Such a great family friendly restaurant. They can always accommodate a big family (group of 8) at any given day. My parents love their fried fish topped with mango salad. As you can see on the photos its a hefty serving of fish. The mango has a nice spice level to it. I got the mango salad with vegetarian duck in Thai spice. Its spicy but not to the level that is unbearable. Shared the green curry with pork. The curry has a nice texture and creamyness to it. My daughter loves the pad see ew. They give great portions sizes, so she will always make sure there is some for lunch the next day. We over indulge of the appetizers because why not, and so good. We typically get the calamari, chive dumplings, crab lagoon, and dumplings. The dumplings are always a hit. The service is great. The team is always responsive and friendly. Will certainly be back.
I love this restaurant. It close to my house and across the street from Cunningham Park so it's nice to go for a walk after eating. I came here Sunday evening with my sister for dinner. We sat outside since the weather was gorgeous. We ordered drinks, appetizers, entree, and dessert. We were hungry! We tried their new larb fries. They were good. All the food is good here. The Bangkok wings are my favorite. A must order. The fried ice cream was delicious and the perfect end to our meal. If you haven't eaten here, I highly recommend. The service is great and the food.
Ate here today for dinner with my parents and cousin for my mom's belated birthday trying this place out for the first time. We definitely start off getting mango salad and fried calamari, then beef drunken noodles, Phuket fried rice and crispy duck and for dessert we had gotten the mango sticky rice. As an overall it had tasted really good and super delicious. The service there was also attentive and quite fast and efficient. We couldn't agree more about it. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time! :D
This review is based off multiple visits: Kin'd is one of those places you can count on for solid Thai food. It's affordable, tasty, and consistent. I've gone several times with friends and always leave happy with the overall experience. The menu is also broad enough that you'll find something to scratch your itch. Highlights: * Really enjoy the Iced Thai tea * Service is quick * Casual vibe, great for groups and sharing dishes Lowlights: * Nothing in particular. Some food options may taste "okay"
We had a great dinner here. The food was delicious and servers were very attentive. The decor is calming, very understated and clean. We started with the deluxe appetizer combo and papaya salad, followed by the green curry with chicken, eggplant with shrimp and pineapple fried rice with pork. All the dishes were so tasty! Will definitely be back.
They had such a cute outside area. I bet it's nice during the spring/summer. I was seated quickly. I ordered the pad see ew with chicken and coconut sticky rice. Both came out pretty quickly. I thought the portion size was okay for the price. I've been to other Thai spots the cost the same that give bigger portions. This place was pretty busy by the time I left. Ample street parking and free after 7pm.
Unfortunately dropping my rating a bit here, which is quite sad after all the years that I've frequented Kin'd. I'm not sure when it changed, but the flavors have gotten quite toned down since they opened years ago. It seems as if their bold & punchy Thai flavors been modified a bit. My fiance & I used to sweat from the medium spicy here, but now its very tolerable. Even the spicy is not as spicy as it used to be. The duck noodle soup is also not as herbal-y and strong as it used to be. That being said, the food here is still good. I still enjoy the flavors of the drunken noodles & tom yum soup here - just need to be mindful in ordering the next spice level up. Prices have gone up in the past few years, but are still pretty comparable to other thai places. Service used to be super hospitable and they would check in often. Not sure if it was an off day, but we were seated in a corner near the window & never really had anyone come by to even refill our water glasses. There is also the most annoying light flicker in the back area. I still have a soft spot for Kin'd and still do enjoy their food; just a bit saddened by the changes over the years.
Ive been coming here for years and just realized I never left a review. Service and food is always excellent. Amy the owner is also very welcoming. They have a variety of options and a lunch special if your able to come during those times.
Plenty of residential street parking and metered parking. It is a decently sized space, so can go solo or in a large group. They were cutely decorated and put out lights in the evening. They also get a lot of takeout orders. The Pad See Ew with Vegetarian Duck has a strong soy sauce flavor. The vegetarian duck and Chinese broccoli were cooked well. My entree came out very quick.. like within 15 minutes. It was piping hot. The You Are Mine mocktail (seasonal special) is a mix of pineapple, yuzu, lime and unsweetened green tea. It is very yuzu forward with a hint of the pineapple and lime in the background. They have a variety of other drinks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Overall, a solid Thai spot to hit, especially for their lunch specials. The portions for the lunch special is the same as the dinner portion, and you get a small appetizer as well!
The food is great here! The minced chicken basil was flavorful and the pad thai is delish. Mango sticky rice was also one of the best ones I've had. We ordered the shrimp rolls for appetizers and the crispiness and the sweet and savory sauce paired well together. The waiters were so attentive to our table and super kind. They were quick to refill our water and remove empty plates. The ambiance is nice and I would recommend coming here for smaller parties like 2-4 friends or a date.
I came here for lunch and enjoyed the food and drink. The lunch special includes an appetizer which I love. The staff was super friendly. I would definitely come back here for dinner!
Ate at Kin'd while visiting my son-in-law, who suggested it knowing how much I love Thai food. He mentioned he's been there many times with my daughter, so we knew it would be good--and it did not disappoint. The food was excellent, full of flavor, and clearly made with care. The staff was very friendly and informative, which made the experience even better. Wasn't too loud. The prices were also very affordable, especially for NYC. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in town. Highly recommended for Thai food lovers!
Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the fresh flavorful food, friendly attentive service, and an inviting ambiance.
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Sorry to say that this place opened in my neighborhood in 2018 and it took me until yesterday to give them a try. Excellent drink, food, and service. Had a Cosmopolitan and a vodka, soda with a splash of oj as drinks. They were strong. Started with the Deluxe Combo Appetizer: 2 shrimp rolls, 2 curry puffs, 2 Thai dumplings, 2 Bangkok wings....Delicious. and just enough for two people. For the mains, I had the Siamese Fried Rice (Traditional Thai fried rice with egg, onion, scallion, tomato and green pea) with crispy duck and my better half had the Green Salmon (Grilled salmon, bell pepper, string bean, eggplant, basil with green curry) with Jasmine rice. Both were good sized portions and delicious. I had to help my better half finish hers. Oh, the horror. No room for dessert. Will definitely return to try other items on the menu. Sorry I took so long for my first visit. read more
Visited this place twice. One time about a few months ago to dine in with the family and recently had some take out. The food has stayed pretty consistent. The pad see ew was on point both times and the curry puffs were good as well. If you can dine in, the restaurant is pretty cute with a decent amount of seating. The staff always seem to be smiling as well so that's an extra bonus. My only gripe is the price. They are a little bit on the pricier side for the portion sizes. read more
I come here so often that our server greeted me with, "Welcome back!" when I walked in and "See you soon!" when I left LOL Service was super friendly as always and they make you feel so taken care of -- I love it. We got the Vegetable Dumplings, Pineapple Fried Rice with Chicken, and Drunken Noodles with Beef. All delicious and the portion sizes were great--we were stuffed. Also tried one of their cocktails for the first time. The "Girls' Night Out" is lovely, very strong cranberry taste (I love cranberry juice so I loved this). Ended with their Chocolate Mousse Cake which was good and not too sweet. Till next time, Kin'd :) read more
I really liked this place and it is decently a family friendly restaurant. Their curries were very nice! I got the Penang curry with chicken and I finished the whole dish. My dining partner ordered the pineapple fried rice and it was delicious. The food is outstanding so Please do give this place a try. The staff is nice and very attentive. Yes the place is good for big parties! read more
4 months ago
3 months ago
I had seen Kin'd come up on Uber eats but had an issue that I wasn't able to get it delivered (Uber issue not the restaurant). So excited to try them on whim on a random Wednesday. My friend and I both got the lunch specials. Such a great deal! The salad is delicious, the appetizers are good portion and the main delicious! The pad see ew noodle is savory and soft. Great Thai food! Service was quick and kind. The restaurant is spacious and with cute decor. I would definitely come back. read more
There was a short wait when we got there (4 of us) on a Saturday night. The atmosphere is pretty lively and can get quite loud. You can expect large friend groups and families with toddlers. Despite being packed the service was still good! For four people we ordered one appetizer (roti curry - which was one bite per person, a little pricey for the amount we got, even with leftover curry). The entrees were filling, the crab meat mixed with the fried rice was surprisingly flavorful, and you can't go wrong with the pad see ew. We got the vermicelli noodles with beef and was a nice alternative. We also ordered a side of coconut sticky rice, which is a nice sweeter texture from the typical coconut rice. The drinks were decent and not too sweet, read more
2 years ago
This was my first visit to Kin'd and I was very impressed. First impressiond were the lighting was great, the tables were full, and the staff were very friendly. Now on to the food and drinks. I had a Mai Thai and it was delicious! For the entree, I split the 3-taste whole fish with a friend and had a side of coconut sticky rice. The sauce on the fish was like sweet and sour ish. Very flavorful. Great crisp on the fish. I would have liked a little more spiciness on the fish but that's my personal preference. The coconut sticky rice was much sweeter than I thought it would be, but wasn't too sweet. It could have been a dessert item in my eyes. I would probably have it with a more savory fish flavor option next time to have better contrast. All in all, any restaurant with good food and good service will get my business and support read more
3 years ago
I ordered the drunken noodles w beef, this seems to be my go to when I order Thai. It's so good never disappoints. I ordered medium but it was pretty spicy for a medium, tasted very good. I also ordered the Thai tea, it was good too. I ordered thru Uber eats, so I can't speak for the service or ambiance right now. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
My mom and sister wanted thai food today. They told me to order from this spot. Its actually my first time trying this spot. They insisted this is the best thai food near bayside or even flushing so I gave it a try. Im a big thai fan. Since i ordered takeout Im just rating this spot based on the food, ofx lol. Well All the dishes I ordered today were all good. Cant say any of these dishes was the best I ever had but as a whole, all the food was good and tasty. If anyone thats nearby or just loves thai food I would recommend go give it a try. Im sure if ate dining in it would taste better. Thats why I gave it 5 stars. From all my experience of eating takeout or dining in, dining in will taste better 99% of the time. btw, this time I actually remember to take a picute lol read more
What an amazing lunch spot! The restaurant looks very heartwarming and aesthetically pleasing, providing a very comfortable dining experience. I ordered the lunch special which came with a very tasty salad with a nutty and sweet peanut sauce, which was incredibly delicious and refreshing! It also came with an appetizer, which I opted for the chive cakes which had a harmonious balance between the its exterior crispiness and interior softness, paired perfectly with a sweet sauce! For the entree I got the green curry duck, which I definitely underestimated its spicy level, but it was still very delicious and creamy, with good chunks of dark meat duck pieces; it definitely warms you right up! The staff were composed of Thai staff which also adds to its originality and authenticity! Highly recommend coming here for their expansive menu, especially their fairly priced lunch special! Thank you for reading and best of luck! (: read more
A solid spot, that does a serviceable lunch special for a good price. Been here before for dinner, but didn't remember much other than it was pricey for what it was. With the abundance of Thai spots in queens it's hard to rate this place anything higher since it does everything well, but does not do anything outstanding. A good spot for a quick fix for locals is this niche this restaurant would fill read more
We ordered the drunken noodle and spicy basil fried rice. It was not bad considering other locations are pricier. They do have a lunch special that comes with appetizers. We also ordered the soft shell appetizer. Didn't know it came as a salad but it was okay. Not a lot of crab but still tasted okay? The service was decent and the place is pretty spacious with outdoor seating as well. read more
1 year ago
Food was decent. I like getting basic food when I try a new restaurant, because if the basics are good then I know the other menu items are good. Drunken noodles were good, I like the texture of the noodles. The Thai iced coffee is what you would expect: sweet. The mango mocktail was very good, though! The waitstaff didn't constantly come up to you while you ate, which I appreciated. No small talk either, which I'm neutral about. The overall vibe is pretty millennial. I do like the flower decor, and normally would complain that they're fake, but keeping up with a flower arch is a lot of maintenance, so I'll let it slide. Overall: this is a place I would go to if I was in the area, but I wouldn't go out of my way to recommend it. The pricing was a bit much for the portion size; I pay the same amount at more authentic Thai places and get more on my plate. read more
Some of the best Thai food in NYC if you've got access to a car! Came for lunch on a Saturday, and there was no wait for my party of 3. I tried: + Thai iced tea + Papaya salad + Lunch special with spring roll and drunken noodle + Lunch special with massaman curry + Coconut sticky rice + Mango sticky rice The drunken noodle was perhaps the best I've ever had, and the curry and coconut rice were also perfect. Spring rolls were great, too. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, and service was great. read more
Consistently good food and portions. Outdoor dining on a nice day, like today, is delightful. Staff are typically attentive and timely. Pricing is fair, and lunch special pricing is a solid value. Parking availability on the street and usually with only a very short walk, if at all. One of the best Thai spots in the area. read more
1 year ago
I have mixed feelings about this place. I ordered only once on Uber eats. The food took well over an hour to get to me. I was a mile up the road in a hotel and took at least 45 for prep, so that's the first negative. Second, appetizer portions are tiny. I ordered the crab Rangoon and Veg dumplings. Crab Rangoon was awesome (that'd the first positive), but the Veg dumplings were not for me. They fell apart almost instantly, and you can not easily eat them with a fork. For my main course, I got pad thai with glass noodles, which I thought was a nice option to have. Overall, it was very light on the sauce ( I could have used MUCH more. Many noodles were completely dry. The portion of pad thai was much larger, and I would have had leftovers. The final negative, after only eating from this restaurant that day, I woke up in the middle of the night extremely sick and vomiting. I have not thrown up from an illness in over 10 years. At first, I thought it was food poisoning, but I recovered the next day. Three stars because the Rangoons were bomb and the pad thai was okay, but I really liked the glass noodles. read more
2 years ago
We came here last night and the food was good. Usually the service is good, but tonight it was a little off. The main reason for this review being low is because of the music being so loud and the lights would randomly go from dark to bright. It felt more like a club than a restaurant. I could barely hear people at the table. I even read another person's lips at another table, and they were saying what the hell is wrong with the lights. Lower the music and keep the lights dim. read more
BS +++ One of the very very few Thai restaurants I trust that cooks "authentically vegan" food. 2nd year coming here for our wedding anniversary. And we are going to make this a traditional thing. The outdoor seating is beautiful. The service is superb. Place was clean. Parking was easy to find. This place truly connects fresh and clean food. Im happy they can accommodate for my eating preference and food allergies. Im so happy this place is honest with their food and always serves fresh veggies. The meat is fresh according to my son. The tofu they use are amazing. The calamari is great according to my wife. Highly recommended to all my Thai food lovers. Trust me - I'm a vegan Boomsauce Scale: BW - basura (trash) BS - basic (come on! Try harder) BS + - better (Yo! That's better) BS ++ - best (alright! Alright! Alrightttt!) BS +++ - Amazing location! now that's boomsauce! read more
2 years ago
Caught them during a lunch special. Great deal, nice portion. Modern decor. The food is pretty good. I've had better thai. The star of the day was the cocktail. I ordered the thai ice tea from the cocktail menu. Amazing! I ordered 2 lol. If I'm in the area I'd stop in. However i wouldn't make it My go to spot. read more
I had the chance to eat here and loved it. The food was soo good and had such a variety. There was plenty of room and the servers were all so attentive. It does get a bit loud because it's such a small space, so the sound really bounces off and echoes. My absolute favorite appetizer was the chive cake- it's so good! I would love to come back and try more of their dishes read more
A very solid Thai spot in the area! We've been here a few times, and the thing I personally enjoy most is the ambiance of the space. With that said, we've tried a variety of their dishes and have always been quite satisfied with them in both tastiness and portions. They have outdoor and indoor seating (~1.5 levels, a small steps to 'second' lvl), it feels quite spacious and clean. The occasions I've been there, it's been fairly occupied but doesn't feel overly crowded, which is always nice. The staff is always very welcoming and accommodating even when it seems busy. We're hoping to keep visiting the spot to try even more different dishes in future! read more
2 years ago
7 months ago
For takeout only. It let me down. The mango sticky rice: the dessert was extremely downhearted. Sticky rice was withered. Mango was frozen. Three-taste fish: the out layer was so oily and the fish meat was dry, fish skin tasted rubbery. The sauce for the whole fish was even more oily. Uneatable. Ended in the trash. Papaya salad was decent Beef pad Thai and calamari were standard. Dine in may be better. read more
2 years ago
Another day, another great visit to Kin'd. This place is so charming and one day this summer I would love to eat in their outside area. I was trying to be good and stick to my diet so I got the eggplant tofu from the healthy specials section of the menu. I also added beef because, hey, protein. The dish was so flavorful and I wanted to savor every bite. My friend got the pork pad Thai and loved it as well. read more
4 years ago
Been here a couple of times already but never had the opportunity to sit outside. Ambience outside is very well decorated. No parking available - but street parking was relatively easy to find. We ordered two mixed platters which came with 4 dipping sauces. Portion size for mixed platter was tiny but if you want to get a mixed of all the apps - I'd recommend it. The food is your basic Thai - American mix. I've tasted other Thai restaurants with more Thai authenticity but still good none the less. Service was efficient. I would come back. read more
2 years ago
The restaurant was pretty crowded for a Wednesday lunch. The area felt spacious, bright and nicely decorated. The servers were attentive, but not particularly friendly. I really enjoyed the peanut dressing on the salad and there are pineapple dipping sauce for the spring rolls was fantastic. The drunken noodle with shrimp was slightly overcooked, the noodles could be a little more al dente, but had good flavor. The Tom Yum rice noodle soup with beef was a bit strange for me but I guess I shouldn't have chosen beef as the protein. I would definitely stop in again if I'm in the area but won't be going out of my way for it. read more
Very delicious food. The drinks are amazing and really pretty also. The food came out really quick. I really enjoyed my dinner here. Great staff and really friendly people. The service is on point, a little noisy but didn't bother me at all. I will be dining here again thank you. The staff is so kind and everyone is so nice. read more
I love love love Kin'd! I have been here a couple of times and took my mother and my friend here for dinner who came to visit me. Their food is top-notch! It's good quality and absolutely delicious. Throughout the several visits, I have tried the following: curry puff, crispy calamari, crab Rangoon, spring rolls, spicy basil friend rice, yellow curry, red curry, pad Thai, pad se-ew, crispy crabby, fried Icecream, sticky coconut rice. Here are the few things I recommend - get the crispy crabby! It's such a well balanced dish and the perfect appetizer to start your meal. It's crab meat that is fried in tempura batter, then it is served with romaine lettuce, carrots and avocado. It's topped with a spicy aioli which is so so so good! From the noodle, pad se-ew! I have had pad se-ew in other places, but they do a really good job! You can't go wrong with some delicious crab Rangoon and spring rolls. But damnnn the sticky rice (chef's kiss) This place is perfect for date nights, family dinners and even a night out with friends. 100% recommend! read more
1 year ago
Kin'd Thai serves fresh, flavorful Thai dishes. The Ginger Salmon was tender and perfectly seasoned, the Seafood Fried Rice was delicious, and the Crispy Duck was crispy outside and juicy inside. Great food, ambiance, and service make it a must-visit! read more
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192-03 Union Tpke
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
Fresh Meadows, Flushing
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(718) 468-0888
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What exactly is vegetarian duck?
It's delicious! " Vegetarian mock duck is a gluten-based meat substitute. It is made of wheat gluten, oil, sugar, soy sauce, and salt, and is high in protein."
Do host any events at the restaurant for 20+ guests?
They have the space but you would need to call and ask!
Is the chef/owner thai?
Yes. Kin’d is a Thai restaurant managing by a group of friends from Thailand. At Kin’d, we are serving every dishes with authentic and familiar tastes we used to eat back home in Thailand.
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