One of the best restaurants in Houston. The food and the room are at the same level of ambition and both deliver. read more

MaKiin - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

The experience was amazing. Our bartender Lynn was great. The food was delicious. I would come back in a heartbeat.

Ambiance: Upscale Thai restaurant with a neon & magical theme going on. The plating is absolutely beautiful and creative! If you're looking for a unique dining experience, MaKiin is it. Perfect spot for a date night, birthday, celebration, or artsy evening. The cocktails and mocktails are flavorful with unique ingredients. Love the long stem glassware! I highly recommend the Curry Carnival appetizer. My friends loved the salmon and beef ribs. The desserts are a must order - with every dish being decadent and beautifully displayed. Parking (self & valet) onsite. You can also do street or paid parking at the shops across the street. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Clean and nice bathrooms. MaKiin is a spot I will be taking friends & family to when I want to impress them with Houston cuisine! Fun, whimsical, delicious. read more

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This was my second time going for the purpose of Thai High Tea. The first time I had a wonderful experience. I was given a large tea pot and the tea came pre sweetened and I could choose from a variety of flavors of tea. The experience also came with a bird cage of appetizers that were normal sized and was offered in a buffet style format. Whenever you wanted more of an appetizer, you were given more by request (this is why you paid the $40 plus dollars for that experience). I went today 9/20/26 and was told they only had two types of tea (for a High Tea reservation!!!!)...my appetizers were on a diet and looked nothing like my first experience. The appetizers weren't offered buffet style...WHAT GIVES? Why even spend $40 for baby sized food. read more

I really enjoyed the ambiance here. It seems like they would have a lot of live music events or like a lounge. There's a bar in the middle and two sides of seating. There's service was also nice. The aesthetic of the food makes for good photos. The bathroom is even a bit upscale as they have wash cloths for drying of hands. For Houston restaurant week I tried the chicken coconut curry which had a strong sour flavor with coconut. It wasn't what I was expecting but it was still good. The second item I tried was the drunken adventure which is basically drunken noodles. It was so colorful and flavorful. You could taste the basil, a kick of spice, and savory noodles. For dessert I tried the dessert wonderland. Which was a cotton candy dark chocolate raspberry tree. It had a piece of ice cream and spongy cake as moss. This made for a nice photo. Although, I could not finish it. It is definitely a must share item. The purple rice with the curry sauce and salmon was so tasty. You are able to tell them how you want the salmon cooked. The other desert I tried was the coconut fantasy ice cream. If you love coconut you will love this. It makes for a good video with the dry ice. The taste is very much coconut forward with some tropical flavors from the jelly on the bottom. It was a bit weird that I was served backwards, I received my dessert before my appetizer and entrees. I also requested that I didn't get onions in my entree but received red onions anyways. Overall, this place is tasty and has a nice ambiance with great aesthetics visually. read more

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Tried this place for the first time for HRW 2026 and overall had a good experience. Parking was a bit on the complicated side. Valet is optional, and there was supposedly underground parking under the Hanover but street parking is your best bet. The atmosphere and service were pleasant and comfortable. Our reservation was at 7pm on a Thursday and at no point during our 2 hour dining experience did the restaurant fill up. Music and lighting definitely set the mood. Food was good as well, but not amazing. Most dishes are fusions of some sort, and they didn't necessarily make sense together. For instance, the salmon dish I had came with a curry base... Not something I was mad at, but also not something that made sense on my palate. No dish knocked my socks off other than the Coconut ice cream dessert!! Drink menu is very diverse! I didn't love any of them though and sadly they had no mango puree for the beverage I chose :( Not sure if I will return to dine here, but if it's on your To Try list, it's worth a try. read more

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Since my initial review I've been here twice and had a great experience both times. Their food is consistent and delicious. Many of their items don't automatically come with spice. I have never tried to customize spice levels here. The beef short ribs in stone dish has been my favorite so far, but at $44 it is a very steep price if you choose tofu instead of beef. Their electronic menu with photos and comments on what can be made vegetarian/vegan is a great idea. I wish more upscale restaurants did this. You can park across the street at the lot for River oaks shopping center garage. It is free for two hours, don't forget to scan to pay. read more

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Came here to try the HRW menu. The Food Silken Calamari Soirée 8/10 Crispy, tender and flavorful. I wish it had more tobiko caviar and a little more yolk dust. Royal Pad Thai lobster - 7/10 Presentation is so nice and I like that you can add the chilis and peanuts on your own. They only give you half of a lobster tail. It's was a little on the sweet side so I asked for lime to cut the sweetness. ESan Pork Rib (GF) 6/10 Ribs were tender, sweet and spicy...tasty. Per dining companion, nothing else on the plate was appetizing. The carrot was not seasoned and hard to cut and the Bok choy leaves were over cooked and the stock was undercooked. Coconut Ice Cream Fantasy (GF) (VG on request) 10/10 Presentation - was very cool. Dining companion said the ice cream was yummy. Zesty Mango Sticky Rice (GF) (VG on request) - 8/10 rice was warm and sticky, mango was sweet with a touch of tartness, I wish there was either a little more coconut milk or more coconut ice cream it needed a little more moisture. Service was nice and friendly and answered all my questions. Service could have been a little more attentive. Dress Code Below were notes about dress code. Dress Code: Upscale casual attire is required. We kindly ask that guests avoid excessively revealing clothing, athletic wear, flip-flops, and beachwear. Smart and elegant dress is encouraged to complement the dining experience at MaKiin. This is what I saw, casual shorts, T-shirts, baseball caps, sweatshirt, and other not upscale casual attire. Parking They tell you can park in front, valet, street parking or retail parking. All spots are numbered, don't park in Wells Fargo parking or anything marked valet. You drive down and any number spot that is not marked by signage is open for retail parking. Look for the glass doors and take stairs or elevator to street level (1). Take a left to the restaurant. This place can be for a date night or family celebrations. read more

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came here for afternoon tea. gorgeous ambiance. very detailed and pretty on the inside. then the service wasn't the best. i had called ahead of time reserving for 4 people but they were stuck on giving out only two sets of trays and had to tell them multiple times i already collected the amount and was fine with paying for 4 different trays for afternoon tea. the blue tea they had was very pretty but very light taste wise. the food was okay, i've had better afternoon tea food options. overall the experience was mid. read more

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Overall, it was a nice upscale restaurant, but it feels like more energy is spent on being flashy and creating the appearance of fine dining than on refining the food further. I went for the first time with a group for restaurant week dinner. The tableware and drink glasses were all very nice, and the service was very friendly and helpful. The drinks were fun and uniquely presented, and the atmosphere of the restaurant was nice and calm. I have celiac disease (gluten-free) and am vegetarian, and they were able to accommodate multiple options, which I really appreciated. For the food and drinks: - Nakorn Kopi: Their version of an espresso martini, with a fun dry ice cloud around the drink. It was pretty espresso-forward and not too sweet -- overall enjoyable! - Tom kha with tofu: Pretty good. I particularly enjoyed the seasonal mushrooms, and the broth was adequately sour. It was difficult to put a finger on, but it was missing some of the richness and depth of flavor of other tom kha I've had, perhaps related to the chili components or something else. - Drunken noodles with tofu: Pretty delicious, with well-cooked vegetables and a savory sauce, though not spicy. Unique touches included crispy kale and fresh sichuan peppercorn stems. - Mango sticky rice: Very disappointing. Despite it being summer mango season, the mango was firm, unripe, and not sweet. The dish was also not very creamy. They provided coconut cream in small plastic droppers that you could add yourself, but it did not seem like enough to fix the dish. My favorite parts were the small serving of ice cream and the gels on the side. I would have expected better for a $16 dessert. I couldn't eat these items, but others at my table shared that the vegan green curry with tofu and the taro cake were delicious. However, the hot basil mussels were not cleaned thoroughly enough and still tasted sandy and the Northeastern steak was a bit chewy. The lobster Pad Thai tasted like fairly typical pad thai with a small bit of lobster. While the presentation was fun or interesting for some dishes, several items were served as separate components when they may not necessarily have needed to be. For example, the pad thai was served with peanuts and chili flakes on the side for people to adjust to their preference. Still, the presentation, little details around the restaurant, and their attention to special celebrations is well done. Overall, I'd have to think about returning to try some of the other entrees mostly, but I would have expected the food to be more consistently refined. read more

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Went to MaKiin on a Sunday for their AYCE Thai food and I was pretty disappointed. The AYCE options really is just appetizers and all of the appetizers are just so cold. Not a single of them are hot even if they're on a warming plate which is jarring cause I'm sure if they were hot some dishes could be very good, but eating them cold just wasn't it for me. I will say the corn nuggets were probably my favorite but again I hated that it was cold. You're allowed one entree in the classic menu only (5 options). Since there was 4 of us we each ordered a different 1 to share. The fried rice is the exact same fried rice on the buffet so I recommend you don't order that. All of the entrees were very bland for Thai food. They don't even ask you for a spice level. Drunken noodles are usually my favorite but I was very disappointed. The fried chicken was probably the best thing on the menu, but doesn't really give off Thai food. Service was ok. Felt like it was hard to get them to refill the water. They forgot my drink order and I asked about it towards the end, and they were honest saying they forgot and brought it out free of charge which was very nice of them for admitting fault and being honest. Drink was very pretty and good. Overall the food just wasn't good and I won't be coming back. read more

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I believe that this restaurant has been opened two years but this was the first time for us. This tucked away off Kirby opposite Eddie V's and next to Becks Prime. The restaurant is well decorated with a nice ambience. The background music was not intrusive and added to the atmosphere. We sat at the bar and the staff were attentive. I had their take on a Smokey Old Fashioned which was delicious. We shared the calamari as an appetizer, which sat in a tasting room sauce and was on point. Perhaps had we realized the Mai portion sizes we would not have added a starter! They have a small but god selection of wine, which we enjoyed. I had the pork ribs for my main course and they could not have been better and I could only eat half. I also ordered their special rice which was tasty and most came home with me in a box! My wife had the mixed seafood main and she was very happy with it. Oh and I nearly forgot the sticky mango rice - well worth it. All in all a great experience and we will be back! read more

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The ambiance was very comfortable. The waitress was very helpful in explaining the dishes. The food was served hot. It was very tasty. read more

An upscale Thai location. Many people dressed up but it didn't appear required. Everything seemed to be elevated in presentation and solid tasting all around. Minor recommendations but overall highly recommend - Roti: 3 different dipping sauces with little elephant holders is very cute - Cones: Tiny bites that were tasty - Drinks: presented in a diamond glass, overall tasty - Phu Kat & *** - has a lemon shot you can add - Garlic fried chicken - one of the more standard presentations but tasty and crunchy - Khoi soi - spicy kick, tasty overall, pour the sauce with a little elephant - Whole fried fish: well fried, just felt like a sauce would elevate this since it can be much - Icecream: dry ice to make it steaming - enjoyed the icecream flavor - Mango sticky rice: milder sweetness but the fruits were not sweet and other than the presentation didn't find this that great Inside has lots of photo opportunities including the bathroom area. Overall solid food with aesthetic presentation from their cutlery to their dishware. Service was friendly. Very solid food option spot that has a more elegant feel to it. Food: 4.5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 read more

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Its a nice sophisticated and upscale restaurant with a elegant artwork. Their Houston Restaurant Weeks menu was also a great way to sample several of their offerings. Our waiter, Ronaldo, was attentive and did a great job recommending dishes. The beef short rib served on a hot stone was delicious. The beef was tender and curry was one of the best I've had! I just wish it had been served over rice instead of noodles and had a little more spice. With those small tweaks, it would have been absolutely perfect. read more

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The Food and the service made it a wonderful experiance. We can't wait to return. Best place to celebrate.

Met up with family at Makiin for a birthday and everyone enjoyed their meal. My husband and I shared the Ocean Salad which was really good and I had the drunken noodles (Flavorful Drunken Adventure) with beef and it would delicious. Presentation of the cocktails is fun and so pretty! I had a drink that was really good--the Karn Blue Gem. The dessert left quite an impression on us! We got the Taro Cake and it was just perfect. Not too sweet and flavorful. I should've gotten my own! read more

Beautiful room. Excellent food. Very good cocktail program. A specific and genuine destination.

We went here for our anniversary dinner on Thursday so that we can watch their Thai show. The decor is beautiful outside, the dining area, bar, the way to the bathroom, and also the bathroom. We were given hot towels to wash our hands at our table. Their menu is on the tablets that they bring to you. Since it was happy hour until 6:30, we ordered appetizers (corn fritters and papaya salad) and cocktails (hua hin mango, mystiny, and nakorn kopi). We also ordered Esan pork ribs, crispy garlic chicken (similar to General Tso's), Majestic Ocean Medley, and mango sticky rice. They also provided a mini-pandan cake to celebrate our anniversary. Everything was good and we got to enjoy that Thai dances during our meal. I highly recommend this upscale restaurant. read more

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Loved it here! I have been IG stalking it for quite sometime and finally gathered the crew to make it happen to celebrate a birthday. Ryan was great and then Lynn came along when things got busy to help out so we never felt neglected! This was an amazing experience. We went for happy hour which was not busy at all for a Friday. But as the night got later, the crowd grew. Fun fact the art here is from Thailand. The owner had to get permission to be able to display it here. It was so beautiful. The drinks! They have there own spin on some fan favorites and some have special presentations. The food. Nothing tasted bad. I loved everything. We left full as a tick. read more

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I went for brunch on a Saturday. My first sign should have been the complete empty restaurant in the middle of Houston. The decor and furnishings the bar is all fabulous. But I actually go out to dine so that alone is not appealing to me. I ordered the chicken pad Dee see. It's basically noodles and chicken. It was so bland, dry , and no flavor. I never do this but it was so bad I sent it back. I ordered Brussels sprouts as my appetizer it was ok a little spicy a little sweet but charred well. I had a mystiny cocktail it was a purple vodka mixed drink the drink was very refreshing. The right amount of sweet. I also tried my friends dish the garlic chicken it was not good either. No flavor just bland. I tried this place based off tick tock videos and again if you want to take photos and have a nice drink it will suffice but no not go hungry. My waiter was pleasant and understood I didn't like the food also parking is not a problem at all. I will not return here ever. Let me know what you think!!! read more

Came here for my fiancé's birthday, and it was some of the best thai food we've had in the city. The upscale vibes make it a nice place to go out for date night or to celebrate an occasion. We will definitely come back in the future for another special occasion. read more

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The buffet option is great. You get to try a little of everything. The waiter was amazing , he was funny, polite and patient highly recommend Holman. The manager Andy was so great. Customers Service is 10/10. The decor is very unique. Love it. Highly recommend!!! read more

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Hip, fun Thai restaurant in the Upper Kirby area. Light crowd so service was very attentive. The food presentation was creative and fun and ultimately delicious. My only critique would be their wine presentation. Not a big offering, more cocktails than wine selections. And very disappointing was their wine pour. They use a carafe system to measure wine for the pour and unlike many similar restaurants, they filled the carafe to about ¾ resulting in a much smaller pour than I normally experience with carafe pours. Their wine glasses were beautiful however, which for us wine snobs is important. Overall I recommend. I will visit again and will attempt to advocate for a more generous pour. read more

MaKiin - Thai Basil Chicken - delicious! - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

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10/10 would come back again! Food was fantastic, IG worthy atmosphere, our server was great! We were checked on constantly by many staff! read more

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Expect Aesthetics- nothing more. Drinks: Pu Lae Pineapple had no flavor- was incredibly watered down to the point it didn't even taste like pineapple juice. Mystiny was better, but just an average lychee martini. Crispy garlic chicken is like mall Chinese chicken. The short rib in hot stone was very tough, not as you would expect it to be if braised. Was physically difficult to tear it apart. Left the majority behind. Drunken noodles was average but really overfilled with vegetables. The best thing here was the curry carnival. If I come back here it would be for ambiance only. read more

MaKiin - Chicken is literally mall Chinese. - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Makiin has a beautiful atmosphere and would be a great spot for a girls' lunch or date night. The host and our server were both friendly and welcoming, which made for a pleasant dining experience. Unfortunately, the food did not meet our expectations, especially given the price point. The biggest disappointment was the Soft Shell Crab Papaya Salad, which costs $23. The menu photo clearly shows a fried soft shell crab, but our dish arrived without any visible crab at all. When I asked our server about it, I was told that the small fried bits sprinkled on top were the crab. They tasted more like dried shrimp than soft shell crab, which was confusing and disappointing considering how the dish was presented on the menu. We also ordered the Thai High Tea and expected the beautiful mango rose shown in the menu photos. Instead, it came with only a few tiny pieces of mango, which again did not match the menu images. Overall, I left feeling disappointed by the difference between expectation and reality. While the ambiance and service were great, the food and presentation did not justify the prices or align with what was advertised on the menu. read more

MaKiin - Actual tea set - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Had a great overall lunchtime and couldn't ask for any better! Makiin offers a wide range of Thai cuisine dishes that includes small dishes in a buffet format. Each customer is able to select one entree which was a pleasant surprise to experience a true fulfillment. The food tasted clean, fresh, and hot out of the kitchen. The buffet was styled and presented warmly and appealing. The service was caring, mindful, and presented when needed. The interior is modernly decorated with luxury felt like objects from table, chairs, and utensils. Highly recommend to try at least once for Thai cuisine lovers. I will say the price is quite high. read more

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Delicious food, wonderful service by Ronaldo and romantic ambience!!! Great music and delicious antique rice! First time here and highly recommend! Easy reservation process! Beautiful, clean bathrooms! Loved the cocktails and the happy hour special!! They take pics of you and frame them and you can buy the keepsake for $20. Thank you read more

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November 29, 2025 Drove in from Galveston JUST to get the cotton candy tree dessert!! But the menu was so enticing that we stayed for lunch. The attention to detail in EVERYTHING from decor to utensils was spot on. We had chicken fried rice, these sautéed potatoes w/carrots and onions shaped like cones, Thai basil chicken with serrano peppers.... ALL OF IT was so flavorful and delicious. Enjoyed it. The pink cotton candy tree dessert was so fun. It's a chocolate tree trunk with fresh fruit, it's too cute My cocktail was spiced rum with espresso, tasty and cloudy from dry ice Highly recommend this restaurant read more

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On our continued hunt for the perfect brunch buffet, we stopped in to check this place out. It was giving VIP from the start with the red carpet and grand door. The atmosphere is elaborate in the most amazing way. Gold and red cover the interior with so much attention to detail. Restrooms are clean and have individual towels to dry hands. They even had a utensil holder in the shape of a dragon to match the decor. We opted to order à la carte: Apps: crab bites and curry flight w/roti Entrees: Drunken noodles and Crispy Garlic chicken. I don't like spicy food and I could tolerate the heat. Everything was made fresh to order and the curries were amazing. So much so, that we drizzled them on both entrees. Make sure to make a reservation for groups and weekends. Surprisingly, they have a Sunday brunch buffet option w/ champagne for $50. Enter freely, they've been approved read more

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"A refined lunch experience at Makiin, where every bite tells a story. An elegant place to get yummy lunch. They have a really great lunch menu where you get an appetizer and your meal for $25 we shared a bottle of bubbles which was about I think $40. So a great place great lunch. I need to go back for happy hour. They have like nine dollar drinks for happy hour. My server was also very attentive! read more

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I've had Makiin on my list of places to go but never realized how close it was to my office! My co-worker took me here for my birthday lunch and she literally called 10 minutes before for a reservation and a table to celebrate my birthday lunch. When we arrived, we were greeted and escorted to our table that had a cute sign saying "happy birthday vicky!" It was so personal and I appreciate all the effort! we ordered 4 dishes to share between the 2 of us, and we also asked the waitress for her recommendations as well. Everything we got was delicious and we definitely over ordered, so I took the rest home. For dessert I wanted the cotton candy dessert with a chocolate tree and they wrote "happy birthday" on it for me. There was so many cool parts of the dessert like the lychee ice cream and cotton candy, and sorbet pieces and the chocolate tree trunk. I would love to order it again next time I come! Service was fantastic and I plan to come back for a girls night! It seems like they can host decent number of groups by pushing tables together. The couches are so comfy and high end also. read more

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Great food!!! Great service!! There was a large party of us and everyone worked so hard to handle every request. 10 out of 10 I recommend!

Our sever was fantastic. Super helpful when deciding on the menu, overall really kind and attentive. The food was delicious. I LOVED the papaya salad but the mild flavor had a little more kick than expected. However it was welcomed and we still cleared it. :) I had the ocean medley and it was great. I enjoyed the sauce that accompanied it. I think the only think that would've made it better would be more veggies like bean sprouts even for texture. read more

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We came for a business dinner with clients from out of state and the restaurant was exactly the right setting. The cocktails with the diamond glass presentation were the first moment that told our clients this was not a standard dinner. The Khao Soi Short Rib on the hot stone was the second. read more

This place is hands down The Best restaurant! Each of their dishes, starting from appetizers to dessert, is so meticulously curated and presented. Each of their dishes that we tried were insanely delicious. Additionally, their presentation of the dishes were top notch too. Such unique and beautiful display! We went there to celebrate my birthday, and they provided a pretty happy birthday sign board. Also, gave a complimentary dessert. Someone from their staff, may be the manager, checked in on us, making our experience really warm and inviting. As for food, the sampler appetizer was bomb! Both taste wise and display! Kong thai soup was so well balanced with mild taste of sour and savory. Chicken fried rice and lobster curry were amazingly delicious and has such unique taste. Moreover, desserts aren't not competing too. Had the best Mango sticky rice, and the complimentary coconut ice cream had a terrific display along with good taste. They have lunch buffet and high tea services during different times. We'd love to try out those options too. Can't wait to return! read more

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Makiin is a standout choice if you're looking for Thai food with an upscale touch, without any of the stuffiness. It's the perfect spot to also start with their happy hour before settling in for a full dinner. Some of my favorites: Apps: The Curry Carnival, Thai-Kick Chicken, mussels, and savory cones are all fantastic. If you're with a group, the Symphony is a must--it lets you try a bit of everything and comes out in a beautiful presentation. Classics: You really can't go wrong with any of the noodle dishes, but the drunken noodles are easily a top pick. The fried rice and beef massaman curry are also consistently delicious. Signature Dishes: The Majestic Ocean Medley is hands-down my favorite, and the short ribs in the curry hot stone are just as impressive. Dessert: The coconut ice cream is always a safe (and satisfying) choice, but it's worth asking about their specials too. They also offer a great afternoon tea and a weekend lunch buffet, which makes it easy to come back and experience something new. Definitely a must-visit in Houston. read more

MaKiin - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

Nikki, #1 in service! Makiin is an experience everytime. This time I tried out the lunch buffet instead of ordering off of the regular menu. There was a coconut milk based soup, very delicious, chicken dumplings, pumpkin chicken curry, brussel sprouts, purple rice, fried rice, calamari and shrimp a very nice variety for lunch. Nikki our waitress was the star of the lunch hour. Not a moment without a beautiful smile and welcoming service. Here is where you get the ambience, the service and great food. For lunch or dinner it is a hit for happy hour also. Don't miss out! read more

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