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Maa Kiin

4.1 (58 reviews)
Closed • 4:30 pm - 9:30 PM
Updated a few days ago

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Khao Kao Soi (plate of nations meal April 2026)
Kathy N.

Came here and got the $40 Plate of Nations combo meal for 2. Highly recommend. It was a great deal considering it comes with a drink, papaya salad, two 3.5 oz steaks with Thai style chimichurri, and small bowls of kao soi. Great portion sizes. If you come here after Plate of Nations is over, their chicken pad Thai is pretty good too. Service is great. The middle aged lady who works here is so cute. It's pretty empty the two times I've gone here; I think it would be neat if they got some more support

Kao Soi
Holly Z.

Most people don't make their way to Columbia City, which is a shame because they're missing out on a genuinely great restaurant. I've tried a variety of dishes from here, and everything has been consistently solid. On this visit, I ordered the Kao Soi, a Northern-style curry with egg noodles, crispy chicken, mustard greens, shallots, and roasted chili. It came with four small pieces of fried chicken and one chicken leg. There were also some fried egg noodles on top, which I always find fun and interesting. They add an amazing crunch, but you do need to eat them quickly before they get soggy. The curry itself was rich, aromatic, and comforting. Especially during cold weather (like right now). Even with how good the Kao Soi was, my favorite dish from this spot is still the Pad See Ew, wide rice noodles stir-fried with egg, Chinese broccoli, and soy bean sauce. No matter which protein you choose, it's always perfectly cooked and well-seasoned. The crispy crab wontons were another standout. Each bite had the perfect balance of crunch and creaminess, the golden, crackly shell held a smooth, flavorful filling with just the right amount of crab. They weren't heavy or greasy at all, and honestly tasted great even without the sauce. They came with a sweet-and-sour dip, but I thought the wontons were better on their own. Parking is street parking only, which can be hit or miss. If you want to avoid the hassle, I'd recommend taking the T-Link, it's about a 10-minute walk from the station. Overall, a highly underrated spot worth the trip

Kao Soi
Dana G.

Great spot for a date night or a casual meal with a friend. Lots of fun cocktails on the menu I'd like to try. Every time I've been there have been plenty of comfy tables available and the staff has been very attentive. We ordered larb gai (3 star spicy but I'll get 4 star next time!) and the Khao soi with chicken - both delicious. The larb was fresh & limey but I wish it came with more lettuce/cabbage! The crispy chicken on the khao soi was incredible and the broth had incredible flavor. Will definitely be back.

Mini kao soi w crispy chicken
Hoai Huong P.

I went here for the first time for Plate of Nations and was so impressed by how beautiful the space was and the delicious food. I especially loved the Kao Soi, the service was great too.

To go pick up area
Pooja S.

Placed an order online at 7 PM on a Thursday. I received a text that my food would be ready between 7:25-7:30. I arrived at around 7:25 to a mildly busy restaurant and I was immediatly helped by a kind waitress. My food was luckily ready so I could take it and go. The vibes of the restaurant seemed great, with nice comfortable seating so next time I'd consider eating in. I got the crispy crab wontons and pad see ew with chicken. The crispy crab wontons were delicious I would definitely get them again. The pad see ew was quite good. Got it with a 3/4 spice and I could taste the spice so that was great! Not really that strong flavor otherwise but some salt and pepper helped a ton. Would love to try the curry next time!

Tom yum soup, half eaten to-go size small
Leilani Q.

I've tried this spot twice, once sit down and once to-go. This is a review for the to-go food! Got spice level 2 for everything and probably will get 3 next time because the 2 wasn't very spicy the first day, but got spicier the second day as leftovers Pad see ew: pretty good, but didn't have much of a caramelization flavor that I typically love. I want to try more noodle dishes here though! Tom yum fried rice with beef: my favorite Tom yum fried rice is at Ocha in Renton (I don't gatekeep restaurants!), but I'd say this one comes second! Has the savory, the sour, the meats! Pad Cha Gang Pa: got this curry because it comes with different proteins, enjoyed this with the rice and having the Thai eggplant was so interesting! Definitely not a veg I see often Tom yum soup: enjoyed this, it has all the key flavors! Should have gotten spicier

Chicken kee mao noodles.
Keri N.

Happy to see this Thai restaurant in the heart of Columbia City! The space is nice and welcoming, with friendly staff. Service was a little on the slow side even with not many other guests in the restaurant! I got the chicken kee mao noodles with 2 stars (out of 4). It wasn't spicy at at all. The dish was good with lots of vegetables however, the noodles themselves lacked some flavor. I would return here and try other items and overall I thought the food was good but was not blown away.

Rebecca T.

When I saw a new Thai place had opened up with good reviews, I knew I had to come check it out. Tom yum soup- 4/5 hit the spot Pad see ew- 4/5 this was pretty good, it has the wok hey taste (kinda reminds me of chow fun) Khao soi- 5/5 I love ordering khao soi at different Thai restaurants to compare them. This one is def up there! I didn't even end up using the spicy sauce (shocking because I looove spicy food) because I didn't want it to mask the curry taste. Also everyone who worked at the restaurant was soo sweet. Someone mentioned that khao soi is from their hometown and they make it taste exactly that way. The quality and the price is unbeatable! There's been too many mediocre thai places that have popped up with ridiculous prices in Seattle so it's really refreshing to find a solid Thai place again!

Cashew chili with pork belly
Christine L.

A fantastic addition to Columbia City! The ambiance is trendy and modern inside, and the staff is incredibly nice and attentive. We ended up ordering the cashew chili rice plate with added pork belly, and it felt comfy and home cooked. We greatly enjoyed khao soi - the curry was creamy and flavorful. We asked for level 2 spicy which didn't really feel spicy at all. Their glasses of wine are currently $12, and their bottles are currently $35, which I think is a good deal. They have creative cocktails for $12 as well. I think this restaurant can really shine in the small Columbia City downtown area. We definitely hope to come back again!

Khao soi comes pickled cabbage
Aimee H.

Maa Kiin is a new Thai restaurant on Rainier, in the middle of Columbia City. This puts them in competition with Bua 9 Thai, a few blocks further south. Now, don't get me wrong, Bua 9 has great food, but it is more of a take-out joint. Sure, they have seating, but there is zero atmosphere or ambiance. Maa Kiin, on the other hand, has a gorgeous interior. The food is beautifully presented as well as delicious. I'd happily go on a date there, and they have a few dishes I hadn't tried before, such as the Khao soi. There's an interesting cocktail menu, too, that I look forward to experiencing. We're lucky to have such a great new restaurant open in our neighborhood!

Pad see ew with tofu
Maya F.

Super tasty Thai restaurant now open in Columbia City! The pad see ew reminded me of eating in Thailand - flavorful and charred/stir fried well! The panang curry was the perfect consistency, not too thick or thin. The juices/flavor of the sizzling beef was soo tasty and easy to chew (not too fatty). And also went well with the garlic green beans! We were saying how the green beans reminded us of the ones from Naam (in Madrona) and we found out they're owned by the same people and Naam's head chef preps sauces and some food for them. To top it off, we had the mango sticky rice! Mango is in season and was perfect! I wish the sticky rice had a bit more coconut flavor (from the coconut milk/cream) but that's just my personal preference. Pretty standard Thai iced tea and fun cocktails that are reasonably priced. I also went a second time and got chicken pad thai, which was average. It had good flavor but I wish it was pan fried a bit more (maybe more sauce..?) as the noodles look sort of plain. The spice levels aren't that spicy, so if you like spice I'd recommend asking for chili oil/flakes. Prices are pretty decent for entrees ($14-18) but add $2 for beef, $3 for prawns, and $5 for seafood. Overall, 10/10 would recommend! I'll definitely be back to try out more dishes and to have pad see ew + mango sticky rice again!

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Reviews are generally positive. Many highlight the authentic Thai dishes, friendly and attentive service, and an inviting atmosphere.

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This is a super sweet place with delicious food and almost anything can be gluten free. Love it!

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Ordered takeout and the food was extremely bland. Def below the baseline of Thai takeout...

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Ordered Takeout: Prawn Rolls, Panang Curry & Kee Mao Noodles. Straight fire. The lady behind the counter was very nice also.

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Love everything about this place food is delicious, service gracious and kind. Thank u!

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