I was ecstatic to try out this place with my husband. So we ordered beef tartare, chicken thigh skewers, beef skewers, and their Hot Noodz (ramen) with pork belly. And for the drink I tried their "I think therefore I Yam". Food wise, I was a bit disappointed with the beef tartare because I was hoping some meat in it. Menu didn't say it was vegetarian.. so when I got it was scrambling for beef but there's none. Although it was still decent and flavorful. Ramen was also okay, the choice of noodles they use is usually the noodles you see on a stir fry noodles, not on soup. Noodles were undercooked and barely any soup to sip. The pork belly was hard and a bit overcooked. Chicken skewers were good and so as the beef skewers. They were tender. Staff were okay, but also didn't seem too welcoming. When our server gave us the menu, he seemed like he didn't even want to be there. So yeah idk. If I were to come back here again, I'd get the skewers and the I think therefore I Yam drink.. but that's about it. read more

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Always such a unique and amazing experience. The tomato macarons were absolutely delightful, despite my initial hesitation based on ingredients. The staff is very professional and knowledgeable. What a true gem to the treasure valley. read more

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We were unsure what to expect, but being from the Bay Area and having tried a few restaurants at this level, we found the food and service exceptional. Every course was beautifully presented, described in detail, and tasted as good as it looked. The atmosphere was very casual and friendly for a restaurant at this level. You ended up talking to the people next to you, and we enjoyed that aspect as well, but I can see that might not be for everyone. read more

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Generational course dinner was a delight! Enjoyed the spooky art all around before our dining experience. Each course was carefully crafted & explained by the fun staff. Was recommended to by a friend & would absolutely recommend to another! read more

fantastic meal, What a great place. I would put this up there with the top Chicago restaurants i go too... Amazing ! Love the stories of each plate... read more

My husband and I went to KIN for our 27th wedding anniversary. We had a special time, great food and the couple we sat next to were quite nice as well. It is definitely pricey, but well worth it for a celebration. We are planning on going every year for our anniversary. read more

One of my favorite spots in Boise. Both for the food you can order at the bar or the prix fixe experience. In both instances, the quality is superb. And I love that they have a more affordable option for more casual dining. My favorite is to get the ramen when it's in season. They also have lovely ambiance, support local artists and have good music (for my taste) playing. read more

This is the best restaurant in Boise. Food 10/10 Service 10/10 Ambiance is 7/10, kinda meh lmfao... but the food and service are so good that you won't care about the ambiance read more

Food taste and presentation, table service and sharing of the inspiration for each course service, and ambiance with a featured artist's work on the walls, all were as tasty and interesting as expected. It was a wonderful surprise to learn that KIN supports local artists by hanging pictures by the current, featured artist and describing how one or more pictures inspired each plate served. Imagine having a dessert based on garden peas, and finding it quite good. Such are the surprises at KIN. From the appetizer, main dish, palate cleanser to dessert, each serving was flavorful and unique. We also ordered the customized non-alcoholic drinks, and they were fun. Each pairing featured an herb which tended to stand out in the drink; they added to each plating, for sure, and were worth the additional expense to taste such creativity. Boise street parking after 6 pm is pretty easy, so its not a hassle to drive and park close. KIN is definitely worth the dining experience. We may reserve again after the the menu changes in 5 weeks! So delicious and our company of friends was so fun! read more

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I don't know where to begin. From Ampersand the hour before - unreal cocktails - To the full (many) course menu at Kin afterward. What an overall experience that absolutely exceeded ALL expectations. I truly did not want to mention anything to the public, but - It. Was. That. Good. Why give up secrets... but it would be a disservice to a place this unreal. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you! We appreciate you and we will be back! read more

Anniversary dinner at KIN with my wife. Service was fabulous from the Art Haus Bar through dessert. Food was delicious and inventive. Decor and ambience mostly on point, the actual lighting for the food was a bit weak. And music was at a perfect volume but the selection was a repetitive low energy European electronica. It was large table group seating, which normally we find perfect. In this case we were at table end and the entire room was compromised of much younger folks. And not a terribly engaging set of young folks at that, at least right where we were. We would much have preferred our own little table. But had we not been at table end (giving us more choice) or had our immediate table mates been more interesting, it would have been fine. So it goes. Our major complaint was presentation. And in this regard it it why we likely won't return. Each course was prefaced by it's narrative inspiration. In this case non profits. Forget the fact that it was annoying as hell to have my dessert prefaced by telling us the split in the chocolate delight represented the 15% "gender pay gap". Forget that it's factually absurd, even if it were a non profit for a cause I believe in (like veteran assistance), describe the food first so we begin eating, and keep the non profit description short and sweet. Not agonizingly long. Frankly, since you announced that these weren't agencies you donated to but wanted us to, maybe get your inspiration from nature or art. I asked them since this was a "season of giving" menu if the meal was free. Apparently it wasn't. While we are unlikely to return the food and staff were all excellent. And one of our serving staff even sang us a wonderful and sultry good-bye song. This is not a great romantic spot, but would be better with a small group. Fortunately my wife is all the company one needs so it was a Fab night. read more

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Visited Art Haus for their bar food menu on a Friday night, and while I was excited to check it out, the atmosphere felt a little too forced in its artsy approach. We started things off with the beef tartare, which was pretty good, but there was an odd aftertaste that lingered a bit. The loaded baked potato burger and fries were tasty and very heavy (what I was expecting). Unfortunately, the 'Hot Noodz' were a huge letdown. The broth was way too acidic and vinegary, which totally overpowered the noodles and took away from the excellent texture of the egg. Definitely a shame! Overall, it's a decent spot, but I wouldn't go out of my way to return. The service was just okay- met the expectations you'd hope for when dining at a restaurant but didn't exceed. read more

What an amazing Prix Fixe dining experience!!! Beautifully executed from start to finish. Innovative dishes. Fantastic flavors! This is an ABSOLUTE must if you enjoy fine dining experiences. They had my name and guest's name on a card to show where we were sitting and we sat across from each other in a long series of tables next to one another so we could talk and engage with fellow diners. A menu was provided for what was to come. EVERYTHING was delicious! Not a single dish was forgettable. I had the wine pairing option (strongly recommend but it is not a must) while my guest had the non-alcoholic pairing, which she enjoyed. They ended our dining experience with one of them signing a beautiful goodbye tune! How wonderful is that?!?! Very clever and artistic. read more

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Kin offers an exquisite dining experience that seamlessly weaves together a five-course culinary journey with captivating storytelling. The carefully curated food and beverage pairings showcase a masterful blend of flavors, each course unveiling a new chapter in the gastronomic narrative. What sets Kin apart is its commitment to local connections, as each dish unfolds with a story deeply rooted in the community. The meticulous selection of ingredients reflects a thoughtful engagement with nearby businesses, creating a dining experience that not only tantalizes the taste buds but also celebrates the rich tapestry of local flavors. Where the server tells the story behind the business and the influences of the dish- a great way to understand what and why you are eating here. The communal setting adds a unique charm, fostering a shared experience among diners who embark on this culinary adventure together. Kin's commitment to both storytelling and supporting local businesses makes it a standout destination for those seeking a delightful and immersive dining experience. read more

Such a creative and delicious menu. We were led through a delightful culinary story. Attentive and thoughtful service in a lovely environment. read more

Want to try a bar that "different" and willing to be adventurous with food pairings, alcohol & flavor combinations... this is the place!! Pomegranate Cardamom syrup..uh yes please! Asked to have with vodka and ginger beer plus a bit of lime (to cut the sweet) 26th bit of soda water & over ice..a Summer Rush for sure!! Bartenders easy to visit with, glad you're here and happy to talk about the "Moron" which is Welsh for carrot-(so it's healthy right?!) which gives it's fun color! Try the snacks...what I thought was a chicharron chip but it was fried tapioca starch (think shrimp chip minus the shrimp) a with a spinach & lamatium (yep, an edible weed!)..pretty yummy! Next, had the Pork Noodles... waiter said all fresh, home made, 48 hour broth...organic eggs... just delicious! Will be back! read more

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I'm gonna jump right in. If you want to know what a $40 hamburger tastes like, but you only have $16, this is your place. If it's still on the menu by the time you see this, it's the French Onion Soup Burger. Like any top tier restaurant should, they change their menus, and if it's too late by the time you read this, go with your gut. If it's on the menu when you arrive, it's a top 5 best burger of your life. Side note. If you're into whiskey, they have a good collection with better-than-fair pricing. If you like cocktails, my wife and I have tried to find one we don't like, and we have failed thus far. It's too bad Yelp only allows for 5 stars, because this place deserves 10. Would recommend. read more

KIN - French Onion Soup Burger - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Boise, Idaho

If you're looking for a good bar experience with good mocktails, Art Haus Bar is worth the try. The ambiance is relaxing and mature; it reminds me of a lounge. We sat by the window and it was a good spot to have quiet conversations with a friend. They use a QR code menu, so that's an FYI if that's something that impacts your experience. In terms of service, our server was incredibly nice and knowledgeable. We only got drinks, so I can't speak to the food. We each got two mocktails. They were good! My only "negative" comment is the price point. They were all $10, and they were all relatively small. If it were a liquor-based drink, I'd understand that, but the price point seemed rather steep for a small mocktail that's done in a few sips. But I understand it also pays for the experience overall. You do see a line item for "health and wellness" for employees, and I've seen some other reviews commenting on that. I don't know what exactly that's for, but I don't think it's a big deal for that to be built into the final check. You can factor that into your tip amount if it's truly a deterrent. Overall, definitely a cool spot for post-work beverages or a Friday night with friends. read more

Met our kids at the bar at Kin. We had a wonderful dinner. I ordered the Yakisoba and my husband ordered the burger. I added on shrimp and an egg for only $5 to my meal. I loved their twist on regular food. The salt and vinegar fries were great too. Our dinner was delicious and reasonably priced. The server was very attentive. Next time we are in town, we will be back. read more

KIN - Yakisoba - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Incredible night at Kin. Not only is the food absolutely amazing (brisket smoked for 48 hours with a side of dark chocolate!), but the service and experience was world class. It's more comparable to Disney Land than another restaurant in Boise read more

My absolute favorite restaurant in all of Idaho, maybe anywhere. It is art on a plate and holy moly is that art delicious!!! Have gone multiple times and it never disappoints. Remy, Chris, and the staff are incredible. Yes, it's spendy but would expect nothing less for this experience. read more

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Great staff, ambiance and location. Really loved the organization, and the staff running the dinner seamlessly. The bar was also lovely. I enjoyed the wine pairings with dinner. One con is that was the most expensive meal I've literally ever had, and none of the courses really blew us away. They were all good but just ok. I would've liked to leave saying - THAT WAS AMAZING! For what turned out to be a $400 meal PLUS TIP. So, just be aware of the price point. Oh, and you're in VERY close quarters with your table mates. So, hopefully they're cool! But, it was interesting and fun. read more

Wasn't sure what to expect but I found it as advertised. Lots of flavors and mixture of ingredients. Chef is outstanding. If you have not been it's not your normal dinner out. Your greeted with a glass of "Champagne" of sorts and is a nice touch. One seating per night and you eat at a long table with other guests. Name tags at your seat is also a nice touch. It's a set menus that changes monthly I believe? I found all the food very good to excellent! Some not my style but that's what this is about, trying new things. Only part I don't think I'll do is the wine paring. I found myself constantly wanting more to drink. They pour just about what you get when wine tasting but charge $$$ I think a bottle of wine if even offered would be a better choice. The service was what you expected at this price point and so was the atmosphere. They address you by name several times during the meal which is a nice touch. I would have given 5 stars but the wine pouring was a disappointment. (Maybe I just drink too much? Lol) read more

Where do I start. 9pm last res available, booked it because of the James beard nominee article we read; we thought we would have a nice unique experience. Find out we booked a supper, also 5 course prix fixe menu. It was led by a new talent. "Talent". We spent 200 dollars for the most mediocre,hyped, wanna be elevated disappointment. Flavors? Too complex they didn't blend. Plated items were pretty however each bite you were scratching your head asking "why?" It was a war in my mouth. I don't mean to sound harsh; and possibly we came on a bad night? BUT we came out of state, this is our lasting impression. It's a pass. Also! The wine? Some cheap Trader Joe flavorless swill. Such a sad dinner. We ended our torture at 11pm and were scrounging to see where we could eat. OH! And one of the hosts serenaded us to "you make me feel like a beautiful woman"... the awkwardness made my skin crawl despite her beautiful voice. It was NSync's BYE BYE BYE for me! Glad it wasn't for a special dinner. read more

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Had an amazing experience in January the last experience I'm September was not that great They are going through growing pains and the vegan options were not great read more

It been a while since I have been there but if you are looking for a place to go for a special occasion like birthday, anniversary or proposal then KIN should be a consideration. The meals they offer are not average quality or presentation. The visuals of the meal and the flavors that burst in your mouth will blow your mind. They prepare culinary masterpieces is all I can say. The experience is worth it. Service for each group setting is quick and professional. I am looking forward now to my next visit. read more

The food is genuinely not good. Atmosphere is wannabe artsy and pretentious [wild how much you will notice that exact same word experience used across other reviews]. The food lacked basic seasoning and was objectively bad and not adult-sized portions. The average course was eaten in 1-2 bites...$300+ dinner to leave hungry? They also charged us for having an allergy for an inexpensive ingredient we did not eat, in addition to a ton of BS charges before gratuity. We will never, ever give our hard-earned money to this place again. Cheap ingredients, cheap portions, STEEP PRICE. read more

I've had the privilege of dining at some iconic restaurants in the PNW and our experience at KIN was among the best. Set in an art gallery, which was stunning and I immediately ordered prints of everything in the "Goddess" series, I knew we were in for a treat when we were greeted by the lovely hostess and champagne. The menu changes often, but we experienced the theme of "Good vs. Evil". Nothing was left on either of our plates for any course. We thoroughly enjoyed the playfulness, and thoughtfulness and love that imbued each dish. We will be back, even though we aren't locals! read more

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You guys were very thoughtful... just a beautiful experience. That deconstructed carrot cake was to die for. Thank you for making us feel special, and giving us a beautifuly immersive night. read more

A gem in Boise! We ate here for the first time a couple months ago and had the Hot Noodz, Mah Fry (with chicken and mushroom), and the Vegan Chocolate Cake. First of all, as someone who has been to some of the best ramen restaurants in Japan, NYC, and LA, I can say this ramen is legit. It's not the best I've ever had, but it's up there on my list and very impressive for the Boise scene. Wish I had gotten a photo of it. Highly recommend! We weren't sure what to expect with the Mah Fry but were open to trying it out. It did not disappoint! We easily could have ordered this x2. It comes with a dip that is very complimentary and delicious. Also highly recommend. Finally, the Vegan Chocolate Cake. I typically steer clear of anything vegan but vegan desserts don't scare me. This is no ordinary chocolate cake. It's dense, rich, and has such an interesting and unique flavour profile. I kept wanting more!!! The first time we got it, we didn't notice that it didn't come with the Asian pears on top, but it was fantastic regardless. This cake was so good, that I was craving it again last night. I've been thinking about it for months now...I stopped in and ordered a slice to take home and eat while Netflixing. This time it came with the Asian pears too! What a nice surprise! I really hope they never take this off the menu... read more

KIN - Vegan Chocolate Cake - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Boise, Idaho

We ate and drank on the cocktail side. Only one option - ramen noodles. For it to be a one item menu, it was awful! Broth was too salty, noodles felt hard, almost dried and not fresh. Little to, no veggies. For about $20, save your money for a better dinner. Plus you have to go get your own water...really? read more

Be sure to check the menu and ask about what dishes contain crickets. We had a shrimp dish and come to find out it contained crickets. There is a protein in crickets that humans are unable to properly digest. I ate some and felt horrible after. At $200 per person there should be no insects in the ingredients. read more

This place served me an incredibly awkward, strange and unsatisfying meal in a not pleasant atmosphere and then when I wrote them a note expressing my frustration and to some degree incredulity, they ignored it completely. I am not a fan. You could not drag me back. read more

What a great meal! I was pretty intimidated by Kim's regular tasting menu, but eating at the Art Haus bar was a great decision. This is mine if the best burgers I have had in a long time...perfectly cooked and topped with great stuff! I've never had salt and vinegar fries, and they were outstanding. Wife had the yaki soba with shrimp and we were all very satisfied. read more

KIN - House Burger and salt and vinegar fries. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Boise, Idaho

We went to Supper Club on Saturday night (9 pm seating, unpublished menu). The food was interesting and mostly very tasty - hats off to the chef and the cooks. However, the overall vibe of the place was inaccessible and pretentious. Where do you enter the restaurant? Pretty hard to figure out and poor signage/way finding (maybe that's intentional and part of its cool factor?) We ordered cocktails on the patio before the dinner and the service was lackluster. My partner asked our server to describe the flavor profile of a drink and she said "boozy." Um, duh. He followed up by asking what two particular ingredients were and she said " you know, just good mixing liquors." She knew nothing about the drink and could have just said that and told us she'd get more information. During the actual dinner itself I was uncomfortable with how much the host (owner!) was touching me (shoulder, arm) and just generally in my space when pouring wines, etc., and calling me "darling." Really? There was a very cliquey vibe with regulars and inside jokes between some guests and the hosts and it all just felt incredibly performative. At the end of the dinner the owner made some vaguely suggestive sexual joke about his (girlfriend?) only being good at one thing which was definitely... oh, wait, just kidding, Singing! She's great at singing. And serenaded us very awkwardly. If skeezy performative is your vibe, go for it. I wanted good food and an intimate dining experience without creepiness and pretentiousness. read more

FABULOUS Thai burger tonight and a work of art macarons for dessert! Thanks Kin for a lovely evening! read more

KIN - Burger macarons! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Quite literally the best burger I've ever had and I'm not exaggerating.The bun is buttery soft, the burger itself (a mixture of pork/beef, perfectly thin) cooked to perfection. The thinly sliced lettuce. Mayo + chopped pickles + slices of American cheese. It hits every note. I devour it every single time. Not to mention THE FRIES and the fry sauce. Every aspect of this meal is perfect. The ramen is also great. Cocktails are wonderful. If you haven't, go to Art Haus immediately! read more

Decent price and selection considering its a small bar. Friendly bartenders. Why am I paying for your health insurance? Will not be back because of this. read more

KIN - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Boise, Idaho

There isn't anything to say except wonderful smells, flavors, atmosphere and service. I couldn't finish my dessert, we were so deliciously full and happy. Excited to go back and we will, many times over. Thank You KIN!! read more

World-class cooking comes to Boise. Went in July for my birthday. Each course of the tasting menu was creative and original without being pretentious. The flavors were perfectly balanced and so evocative of the season and locale. Warm and friendly service in a modern, art-filled space. Dining is communal -- one seating per night at two long tables (technically 2-seaters pushed close together), so prepare to make small talk. But there's plenty oohing and aahing over the food to keep the conversation flowing. KIN absolutely deserves its James Beard award -- heads above anything else in town. read more