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    Pin Thai

    4.5 (94 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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    Lunch specials M-F 12-3, prices are unbeatable
    Jess C.

    We got the N6 and N9. Duly noted that this place understands spice unlike some other TN establishments. If you think you can handle 3, you might want to get a 2...you've been warned. Dang, we have tried all the thai places in Knoxville and this is in our top 4! I'd say it goes: Sticky Rice, this place, Thai Time and Tuk Tuk (with #3&4 being equals). Service was great, food was so flavorful and my belly is happy. 5 stars!

    P2. Cashew Sauce Chicken
    Ben W.

    I was looking forward to a dinner at Pin Thai, as I read several positive reviews. While the food was very good, the service was was poor. The interior is fairly basic and the space is compact. We arrived for dinner on a Sunday evening. After ordering, our food wasn't served for over 40 minutes. During that time, the server filled up our water one time but didn't mention any delay in the kitchen. Once we had our food the table next to us ordered, and they had 5 main dishes served by the time we were half way finished with our meals. As for the food, we had the cashew chicken and the Masaman curry chicken, both served with white rice. The dishes were very, very good. It's a shame the service overshadowed the food.

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    Tyler P.

    Absolutely delicious!! I went here at the recommendation of a friend, and I was super impressed and happy with the food. I was craving something Asian and spicy, and this did not disappoint. I opted for level 2 spiciness and it was perfect - made my nose run, but not so hot I couldn't enjoy the flavor of the food. When I arrived, there was a sign on the door that said they took a break until 5, so I had to sit in the parking lot to wait. No big deal, but would have been nice to had that online so I could have prepared better. The interior is small, but clean and comfortable. Service was attentive, with refills and checking on you throughout the meal. Definitely will be back!

    G1. Tiger Cry
    Brittany L.

    I'm sure other dishes are great. The drunken noodles we had were good and seasoned well. All the food was fresh. I didn't like the tiger cry. The sauce was too salty and the steak was over cooked. The other item we ordered wasn't good. The papaya was decent but it isn't as good as my sister in laws. Everything was decent but not great. The service was good. The lady was really nice and attentive. It was clean and nice in there. I would come again if I was craving Thai but I wouldn't just recommend it to someone though.

    N7. Guay Tiew Tom Yum, spicy level 1. It is fine but not mind blowing.
    Mengya L.

    It is not a big restaurant but it was not crowded on a Wednesday night. We came as a group of 5 and quickly got to sit down. Parking can be a little tricky. My friends got fried taro and fried tofu as the appetizer, which was yummy with the sauce. My friends got drunken noodles and the other GUAY TIEW. I got the GUAY TIEW TOM YUM - Thai rice noodles in Tom yum soup. My GUAY TIEW TOM YUM is fine, although I'm not a big fan of fried pork rind. My friend also got the mango sticky rice, the display and flavor are both good. Apparently the chive cakes are awesome (we call it scallion pancake), you can always get them to go and enjoy later. The only bummer is it took so long for our entrees to be ready. Would like to come back next time and try their pad Thai.

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    Justin L.

    The ambiance casual. Nice little diner with plenty of seating. The service was ok. The food pretty good. We ordered tiger cry beef salad, pad Thai, and massaman curry. The curry was a little too soupy for me. A thicker curry is ideal. The flavors though were fantastic. The pad Thai had a weird sauce on it. It was different from most places. Instead of a light peanut sauce, it was more like a Chinese style sauce. Was not a fan. The tiger cry beef salad came out after we were already done with our meal. That's why service was only ok. The tiger cry was so so for us. I was disappointed to not see more authentic dishes on the menu. The spice range is 1-3. Three for us was a medium spicy. I like it spicy. So it needs a lot more heat. I would try it again.

    Pad See Ew
    Lindsay H.

    With great reviews and my obsession with Thai food, I knew I needed to give Pin a try. We were nervous about the timing/wait after reading reviews and it being a new business, but it was not busy as all on a Tuesday evening. Our to-go order was ready within 10 minutes and traveled really well the 15 minutes to our home. The staff was friendly and prompt, which is always appreciated! We ordered: Spring Rolls-It is an order of 3 and they were warm, perfectly crispy, and the sauce flavorful with a bit of a spice kick. Pad See Ew with Chicken-For $12, we were surprised to have a smaller portion than we are used to elsewhere for cheaper. Luckily, the flavor made up for the cost. Such depth of flavor, the chicken tender, and the carrots and broccoli were perfectly cooked. Thai Fried Rice with Shrimp-SO good. Not being huge onion fans (this came with a lot), we would probably omit these next time, but the rice was outstanding. Great flavor, and the rice was somewhat sticky with an abundance of the sauce they stir-fried it it. The menu itself has some unique offerings, especially with noodle dishes, that we have not seen elsewhere. Looking forward to trying out the curry and other dishes sometime soon!

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    Kelvin H.

    I absolutely love this place! I came here for the first time on opening night and it was so lively! The family that owns the place originally cooked at Taste of Thai and they brought over only the best to their establishment. To call their food comforting is an understatement and that's not even accounting the care that they take when serving you. They always recognize us whenever we come back and there have been times when they have brought us keychains and stuff from their trips! The food always comes out very fast and even when it takes longer, they always find time to check in on us to make sure that our stay is as pleasant as always. This time I ordered the Red Curry with Tofu and Cashew sauce with Tofu. The cashew sauce is one of our favorites with its strong while lite flavors. The balance of protein and veggie is perfect and fulfilling. We always find time to race 30 minutes to them after work and there has even been a time where they stayed open for us cause we were late due to traffic. Sometimes they might be slow, but remember. This is owned by a small family. If you treat their busy days with grace they will return with magnificent food!

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    3 months ago

    Terrific Thai food. Very authentic. I very Highly recommend. You won't be disappointed.

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    3 months ago

    The service could be improved a little bit maybe but where they lack in attention they compensate with gentleness.

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    9 months ago

    Spicy and flavorful. We've gotten takeout here several times and will continue to do so.

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    7 months ago

    Excellent food. Plenty of food. Quick service. Quiet and comfy atmosphere. Would visit again if back in town.

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    Delish food, always hot and fresh. Friendly staff that makes every attempt to accommodate my vegan requests.

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    2 years ago

    Fantastic food, great atmosphere and wonderful and friendly staff and service! Definitely a great place for some fantastic food

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    2 years ago

    The food here is amazing...especially the Thai basil with chicken and the green curry. Very consistent. Never disappoints.

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    2 years ago

    It was good. I would get it again. Not the best Thai but good Thai. I little expensive for the portion but good.

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    2 years ago

    Best ever tai restaurant. It has awesome fried rice and the rest of their food is to die for.

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    Excellent! We were passing through town, and wanted Thai so found Pin Thai. Perfectly seasoned

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