Keen Kow is a family favorite! We often make the drive up to Ninilchik just to eat here--even more so when passing through on trips to Anchorage. This Thai family-run restaurant serves up fresh, flavorful dishes that rival the best Thai spots on the Kenai Peninsula. As a self-proclaimed Thai food snob, I can confidently say Keen Kow delivers. The peanut sauce is crunchy, a little tangy. The fresh rolls don't include protein but are beautifully presented with a perfect crisp. Every curry we've tried is bursting with flavor--small portions, but still satisfying. The owner has an old-school, curt demeanor, balanced by his charming Thai wife who always makes us feel well taken care of. The atmosphere is cozy and laid-back 3 for small portion size. read more

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A tiny restaurant with just a few tables, but very worth the visit. I'm here visiting family that live on the peninsula and they all insisted we needed to come eat here and can confirm: Everyone needs to visit. Nina's food is authentic and very well seasoned, which is comfortable for every palate (my youngest brother is picky and still finished his kapow beef). Everything was made very well and even if I'm white as a sheet it didn't land as too spicy, so I think anyone would enjoy (you can choose your spice level). Myself, my mom, and my 15 year old siblings all finished our plates. Yippee! Go if you can! read more

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Chef Nina has a dish called Beef Wow Wow that is simply amazing; it is her own creation so you cannot order this in any other Thai restaurant. They are currently closed on Wednesdays. If I am driving through Ninilchik - we either stop and dine there (we buy a bottle of wine at Three Bears and take it with us) or we order it to go. Fantastic food! read more

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We ordered the Keen Kow and Pad Thai both with Chicken to go. The staff was friendly and the order only took about 15 minutes to prepare. The Pad Thai had a nice combination of sweet with just a touch of heat in the background. The Keen Kow was a wonderful mix of flavors. I wouldn't hesitate to have either again. We didn't eat there but there is a nice small inside dining area and some places to eat outside. read more

Best pad Thai. Full stop. The wow wow was also super good, the co-owner and Chef Nina were also very hospitable as well. My husband and I wanted to go back to try more but we had to get on the road. Next time we are find ourselves in Ninilchik, Alaska, we will be back (it also helps that this is 1 of 3 restaurants in that town). But seriously good food, you will not be disappointed! read more

What a hidden gem that is right on the Sterling Highway! I'm always concentrating on not speeding going through Ninilchik, but this trip we were staying the night in prep for a halibut the following day. It was the end of their day, and we got right in, no grumbling or side-glances indicating we showed up "too late". Service was great, food was excellent! I'm not an aficionado of Thai food, but after eating here, I want more!!! My daughter is not a fan of the spices used in Thai cooking, so she opted for the chicken fried rice and was very happy, as well. I'll be back to Keen Kow! read more

Like everyone else, I agree this is amazing food. Just...listen if they say a spice level will make your lips tingle. Usually "spicy" means flavorful. Here it means truly spicy!! Ninilchik, I could live here on this food. read more

After working on our new property 15 minutes away, the four of us decided to try Keen Kow, and it was worth it! My wife and I both had the Keen Kow House Special--hers with shrimp and mine with pork, and they were great! My youngest son had the curry fried rice, and my eldest the pad thai. They both loved their dishes. Definitely will visit again, well worth it! read more

Veggie fresh rolls and fisherman's pad Thai are my favorites! A must try. Stop there for a meal on your way to Homer.

The food is amazing, and the chef is top notch. It's a very tidy and comfortable environment. The Co- owner, husband to the chef, is degrading and condescending to female customers. I personally have witnessed and been on the receiving end of this many times and will no longer support this local business. I strongly urge other females to do the same. read more

Always amazing! Best Thai food on the peninsula!!! If you like spicy - you won't be disappointed!!! read more

BEST THAI FOOD EVER!!! Very fast and kind service. I would definitely recommend. 5 stars all the way

So grateful for a yummy place to eat in all of the Kenai Peninsula / Homer area. I cannot emphasize how hard it is to find good food around here, let alone delicious and authentic Asian food. You Yelpers that have been around here, must know that. There are a few gems down this way but good food is SO hard to come by when I'm here. I've literally tried every food joint from Soldotna all the way to Homer searching for food that satisfies my belly and is worth the money. It's scarce. Anchorage is terrible as well. Plus things are usually really really expensive for mediocre or terrible dishes because of location. I'm from Portland, Oregon where good food is on every corner so finding food in Anchor Point area is rough. Last summer we drove by this spot all the time but never stopped for some odd reason...finally this visit, I was like let's go. We must give it a go and support our fellow Asians, lol. Glad we did. The husband and wife are kind and friendly. Despite the husband saying he was tired and grumpy. Haha. What a jokester. He was great. The wife is Thai so you are getting authentic dishes that are made with love and care. They're not cutting corners because their restaurant is in a small town in the middle of nowhere like a lot of places around here sadly do and then charge folks outrageous prices. They have all the legit spices to kick up the heat. I hate going to 'asian restaurants' and the only additional spice they have is sriracha. Nope, they had the real deal spice tray on the tables with fish sauce, peanuts, dried chili Thai flakes, and Thai peppers/fish sauce etc. I recommend the pad Thai with shrimp and the Pad Krapow (Stir fried basil chicken). We ordered a second round of both of these we dishes. Little touches like infused cucumber and lemon water was lovely, it's the little things that make the whole experience great. Chatting with your customers and making them feel welcome is something that should be standard but so many people don't extend that kindness but the owners here did. Next time I go, I am going to do the curries and can't wait to showcase photos of that deliciousness. Looking forward to trying all of the dishes. Thank you for opening up a delicious Thai restaurant in a small town that shouldn't forget what quality food and service means. I also think Rick mentioned they close on Wednesdays so make sure to give them a ring before heading down to make sure they're open. Thanks again! I'll be back soon and my family that lives in Anchor Point have found a new fave food spot. The two little ones (9 and 11 year olds with lots of opinions to give, lol) gave it an A+ and two thumbs up. And they're tough critics to make happy. read more

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Worth the stop!! We bought a cabin here in Ninilchik and decided to try out Keen Kow finally. Nina throws down in that kitchen!! Our food was made with super fresh ingredients and absolutely delicious!! You'd never guess that such an amazing Thai food spot would be located on the side of the highway half way between Soldotna and Homer, but it does. You can tell her and her husband take pride in their restaurant. The staff are super friendly with an awesome vibe throughout. The decor inside is super cute too. Plus you can see into the kitchen from basically all the tables. It was cool to watch Nina in there cooking up delicious food while waiting. I had the dish called WOW WOW. And it was definitely worthy of that name!! Steak pieces, mushrooms, green onions, and cilantro sautéed up in a scrumptious sauce. White rice with roasted sesame seeds on top served on the side. I could of been guilty of saying, WOW!! WOW!! a couple times while eating the ENTIRE plate. Which is crazy because I can never finish my entire plate. But it was just that good!! My wife had the Pad Kee Mao. Wide noodles, chicken, mushrooms, carrots, broccoli, onion & Thai basil. Of course I had to steal a few bites, and boy was it tasty!! Again what really nailed it was the awesome flavor and how crisp and fresh the veggies were. We had egg rolls for a appetizer. The egg rolls themselves were allright, but the homemade sesame sweet & sour sauce that was served with it was phenomenal!! Keen Kow is an amazing gem here in Ninilchik. And I can't wait to go back!! read more

Keen Kow Thai Food - Wow Wow Beef, mushrooms, green onions, cilantro. Pad Kee Mao (noodles) - Thai Near Me - Ninilchik, Alaska

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Stopped by on the way from Homer and heard a lot of compliments about this place. The service was friendly and attentive but I was really disappointed in the curries and especially found the massaman lacking in flavor. read more

The Food Simply Amazing!!!! Cozy Little Place with Powerful Thai Flavor's A must try if you enjoy Thai Cuisine!!!! read more

Best Thai food!!! We have been here multiple times and the food is always on point! There is indoor and a few outdoor seating. The egg rolls are a must have and if you have never tried Thai iced tea, I highly recommend. read more

Keen Kow Thai Food - Sweet and Sour Shrimp - Thai Near Me - Ninilchik, Alaska

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One of the best authentic Thai restaurants in the state. Wonderfully clean food with no MSG just rich natural flavors. The portions are very generous and a good price. A must go if ever passing by. read more

We stopped in for dinner. The food was great, we ordered masaman curry with lamb and chicken and rice dish. It was very flavorful, with fresh basil and spices that were delicious. Service was very attentive and sweet. Ambiance was good, get there early it's not a big place. read more

Food was amazing. I highly recommend the Pad See Ew! My kid even ate it and he is picky! The egg rolls were really good to! Great little place and the service was really nice and the food came out quick! read more

We stopped in for dinner tonight and it was great! Close quarters and not many tables but we only waited about 5 minutes for a table. Everyone, including customers were very friendly. The staff was very nice, prompt and funny! The food was really good! The beef soup was a great surprise. The Pad Wu Sen and Pad See Yu were also very delicious! Highly recommend it! read more

Nina is absolutely cracked at making Thai food genuinely a hidden gem in no where AK.

This is some of the best Thai food I have ever had! Nina is an amazing chef and her preparation of the variety of food is amazing. I would recommend bringing your own fish if you go fishing the same day, as her preparation of fresh fish is even better that what is on the menu. read more

Great food and great customer service!! Busy but worth the wait. Huge menu with many options

The best Tom Kha Gai soup I have ever had! I'm tempted to bring my halibut here for them to cook up (if I catch some..)

Excellent choice!!!! Authentic and get it spiced up! Gonna try a 5 tonight!!!

This is 5-star authentic Thai food that would be a gem in Thailand. Their fresh rolls were bright, crisp, fresh and served alongside a delicious homemade peanut sauce. House made dipping sauces from light/sweet/fresh to dark/sour/smoky and peppers in fish sauce replaced the ubiquitous siracha you'd find elsewhere. Usually I'm always asking for the Sambal, but I'd take Keen Kows housemade any day. You can tell that everyone there takes pride in their work, their service, and their food. Nothing but good things to say. I will be back and back and back. If you like Thai, go here. read more

My husband and I drove 30+ miles to have dinner there on Friday the 12th of August. When we got there, they were closed. It would have been nice to have announced the closure, due to the fair in town. Very frustrating...... read more

Really good food and service. Excellent to have a sit down option in this area. Wish they served booze but can't win em all.

We always stop here, every chance we get. Love the fresh ingredients, the food is super flavorful, and good helping size. If they are not slammed, which they almost always are, you can choose a flavor of fresh water, or get stuffed fresh spring rolls. If you like it spicy, you'd better take care to listen to your attentive waitstaff for guidance. It's a small place, down your earth, nothing fancy but don't let that deter you, it's worth a wait. read more

Our captain recommended this place to us and so glad he did. We were able to bring enough of our fresh caught fish and they prepared several different meals for us. Everything was very fresh and excellent. The owner is very nice and engaging. Highly recommend. read more

Don't waste your time here. I called for an hour only to get a busy signal . Site says they close at 8pm. Took a drive down there closed sign was up before at 7:30 . I walked in and asked if they were still open and the owner asked me "can't you read" great way to greet a new customer. I said your phone was busy so we drove down. He said we got too busy and ran out of food. I will NEVER be back there again. Thanks for the horrible hospitality. read more

Small family restaurant started by a couple. Great family atmosphere, great food and amazing customer service. This is definitely a great place to stop by if heading to Homer! read more

Great food and for people like me they can tone down the heat. They'll cook your catch of the day . Nina the chef is a magician. Once the order is place the food is cooked fresh and you are served . The waitress is also Thai very attentive . The lucky man that owns the place with his wife Nina the chef, has great stories and is just a good old guy that makes you feel so welcome . read more

Keen Kow Thai Food - Thai Tea Drink - Thai Near Me - Ninilchik, Alaska

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The menu said 2 egg rolls, they broke 1 into 2 pieces, no joke.

We go down to Ninilchik every year, for a fishing trip. The last few years, we have always bypassed Keen Kow. This year, we decided to try it. We were so blown away by how amazing everything was, we ended up getting dinner there two nights in a row. We had the egg rolls, fresh rolls, red curry, teriyaki chicken, panang curry, and fried rice with chicken. They were able to make accommodations for the picky eater in the group, and didn't blink an eye when we asked for extra sauces. We had our dogs with us, so we ordered takeout both meals. Next time we are back in Ninilchik, we will definitely be returning to Keen Kow. read more

Debated on driving south to Homer but so glad we stopped. I had the fisherman's pad tai and the fresh rolls and they were delicious! Highly recommend this spot. read more

Excellent Thai food in Ninilchik. We came here twice during our two-week trip. The first time I got the pad see ew and my wife got the green curry. Both solid options. Today I got the massaman curry, which came highly recommended. read more

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Absolutely Fantastic!! Owner is a riot best food on the peninsula!! Be back for more tomorrow!! read more

Best Tai food on the peninsula! I've eaten here several times and actually drive down to Ninilchik from Kasilof because it's so yummy every chance I get!! read more