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Inspired by delicate royal Thai cuisine, this marble-tiled restaurant serves artfully composed food.
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Exceptionally Good Food | Fantastic Ambiance | Helpful Staff | Highly Recommended
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Wonderful, authentic Thai fine food - one of the best Thai restaurants in the Greater Toronto Area.
Kiin is housed in an artfully decorated, beautiful location. What stands out is the attention to detail - from the choice of furniture to the warm but white hues in the room and the tasteful light fixtures.
It is the food, however, that distinguishes Kiin from the hundreds of other Thai places across the GTA. The cuisine at Kiin is Royal-Thai inspired, meaning the ingredients, flavors, tastes, and spices are more refined than found elsewhere. The effort and focus pays off in the form of a delectable experience.
On our most recent visit, we joined them for brunch and tried and loved:
- Chor Muang (steamed Thai flower dumplings made with peanut, pickled radish, and coconut filling) - 8/10
- Som Tum Thai (green papaya, tomato, yard long beans, poached shrimp, dried shrimp, bird’s eye chilli, thai garlic, lime, fish sauce, roasted peanuts) - 9/10
- Jhok (Thai rice porridge, housemade chicken meatballs, sous vide egg, crispy vermicelli noodles, ginger, green onion, coriander) - 10/10
- Pad Thai (red-flame stir-fried rice noodles with tamarind-palm sugar sauce, chives, egg, and grilled chicken) - 7/10 (maybe because the chicken was cooked separately and hence not infused with flavor/taste as expected)
The only thing we tried and didn’t like much was the Patong Gho (Thai crullers served with sang kaya)
The one thing we had tried on a previous visit and didn’t get this time (not available during brunch) was the Miang Kung | Wild Betel Leaf Wrap containing shrimp, pomelo, shallots, ginger, roasted coconut, peanut, red chili, tamarind sauce, lime). It is truly divine - we will return for it.
Overall Verdict: Highly Recommended
Food/ Quality - 5/5
Location/ Ambiance - 5/5
Price (Value for Money) - 5/5
Service - 5/5
Others 5/5 (Attention to Detail)
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Wonderful, authentic Thai fine food - one of the best Thai restaurants in the Greater Toronto Area.
Kiin is housed in an artfully decorated, beautiful location. What stands out is the attention to detail - from the choice of furniture to the warm but white hues in the room and the tasteful light fixtures.
It is the food, however, that distinguishes Kiin from the hundreds of other Thai places across the GTA. The cuisine at Kiin is Royal-Thai inspired, meaning the ingredients, flavors, tastes, and spices are more refined than found elsewhere. The effort and focus pays off in the form of a delectable experience.
On our most recent visit, we joined them for brunch and tried and loved:
- Chor Muang (steamed Thai flower dumplings made with peanut, pickled radish, and coconut filling) - 8/10
- Som Tum Thai (green papaya, tomato, yard long beans, poached shrimp, dried shrimp, bird’s eye chilli, thai garlic, lime, fish sauce, roasted peanuts) - 9/10
- Jhok (Thai rice porridge, housemade chicken meatballs, sous vide egg, crispy vermicelli noodles, ginger, green onion, coriander) - 10/10
- Pad Thai (red-flame stir-fried rice noodles with tamarind-palm sugar sauce, chives, egg, and grilled chicken) - 7/10 (maybe because the chicken was cooked separately and hence not infused with flavor/taste as expected)
The only thing we tried and didn’t like much was the Patong Gho (Thai crullers served with sang kaya)
The one thing we had tried on a previous visit and didn’t get this time (not available during brunch) was the Miang Kung | Wild Betel Leaf Wrap containing shrimp, pomelo, shallots, ginger, roasted coconut, peanut, red chili, tamarind sauce, lime). It is truly divine - we will return for it.
Overall Verdict: Highly Recommended
Food/ Quality - 5/5
Location/ Ambiance - 5/5
Price (Value for Money) - 5/5
Service - 5/5
Others 5/5 (Attention to Detail)
Kiin offers a remarkable culinary journey with its 6-course tasting menu. The server's impressive memory stood out, as they cited each ingredient and story from memory, enhancing the overall experience. Each dish was beautifully presented, turning the dining experience into a tale.
The server's guidance on pairing and the order of eating added to the enjoyment. The khao soi surf and turf dish was a standout, with super melt-in-your-mouth beef and perfectly cooked lobster. The presentation and flavor were exceptional, earning Kiin a well-deserved 10 out of 10.
The server's guidance on pairing and the order of eating added to the enjoyment. The khao soi surf and turf dish was a standout, with super melt-in-your-mouth beef and perfectly cooked lobster. The presentation and flavor were exceptional, earning Kiin a well-deserved 10 out of 10.
A nice place to hang out with friends! We had a birthday celebration brunch there’s staff was very nice and food was pretty good. Boat noodles came with rich soup and very tender beef brisket. Staff was very nice. Tried their dessert, patong Gho with their homemade sauce became our favorite. Definitely a good place to go!
Family took me here for my birthday, 🎂 and it was a really quaint and rustic atmosphere. Give you quaint 60s 70s vibe. We went with the set menus and boy did it not disappoint. Some of the best Thai food we've ever had. Would definitely recommend and can't wait to make our next reservation. And to top it off they even took the time to write a personalized Thank you birthday card. Now that's how you earn a tip.
We celebrated our first wedding anniversary and enjoyed every minute of our time at Kiin. Sitting at the chef's table, we got to watch the magic in the kitchen and chat with the head chef Daniel who was so warm and welcoming and passionate about food. The owner Jeff was so hospitable, we felt like we were in his home. The executive chef Nuit was so humble and sweet you don't even realize she's as famous and accomplished as she is. The bartender Jeff made the most amazing drinks. Our server Wonita was so happy and attentive, we felt so important and taken care of. I haven't even started about the food. We had the vegan tasting menu and every dish was beautiful and tasty. And considering the level and quantity of food we got, the price was very reasonable. We couldn't have chosen a better place to celebrate our one year. We left with our bellies and hearts full. Thank you Kiin. We will be recommending you to everyone we know!
Our servers were absolute delights and atmosphere was bright and buzzing on a Saturday afternoon. The dishes were fairly unique, the curry was very sweet. Would recommend the dough fritters and iced coffee.
Overall good experience of Thai food.
The menu is confusing with too many set menus leaving the guests confused. The set menu is lovely option; however, you can easily get full by the third dish.
Presentations on point, loved the authentic Thai way. In terms of taste, I would say the appetizers were overall better than the main dish. I felt the shrimps were raw, and the salads and sides were not tasty. I think it’s slightly expensive for the quality/taste of food. I would recommend it, but would probably choose from a La carte.
The menu is confusing with too many set menus leaving the guests confused. The set menu is lovely option; however, you can easily get full by the third dish.
Presentations on point, loved the authentic Thai way. In terms of taste, I would say the appetizers were overall better than the main dish. I felt the shrimps were raw, and the salads and sides were not tasty. I think it’s slightly expensive for the quality/taste of food. I would recommend it, but would probably choose from a La carte.
