The food itself was good but the service was ridiculous. Not only were they super slow when it came to checking up on guests and bringing the check, they just seemed very distracted. I ordered a pad thai with chicken and they gave me prawns. No big deal but annoying that I specifically asked for chicken to avoid an up charge and then they gave me prawns and charged an additional $4. My friend ordered something to go and asked for chicken and was also given prawns...what the heck. Lastly, we ordered the mango sticky rice and agreed when they asked if we wanted to add coconut ice cream. Didn't get any ice cream but did get charged for it. Also my food had a hair in it but whatever. read more

Kin Len Thai Night Bites - Pad thai with prawns - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Be prepared to wait if you come during peak meal times, especially weekend dinners. My partner and I usually wait around 20 minutes, but it's always worth it because the food is consistently good. The battered chicken red curry is a standout. The chicken stays light and crispy while soaking up the richness of the curry sauce. To cut through the richness, I'd suggest adding a veggie. The papaya salad is simple but refreshing. Service is friendly even when the restaurant is packed, which makes the experience that much better. read more

Kin Len Thai Night Bites - Battered Chicken Red Curry, Thai Papaya Salad - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Had a great time eating there! We both enjoyed the ambiance and the service was good and attentive. We got seated fairly quick on a Sunday afternoon and the host was very nice. We got "The everything boat" hotpot and khao soi dish. And it was very flavorful and bigger than we expected. Will definitely come here again! read more

Kin Len Thai Night Bites - The Hot Pot (Everything) - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I really wanted to like this place but honestly it mostly just left a bitter taste in my mouth. To start with, I will say the food is alright. The portions are not bad and they have a generous happy hour. However i wouldn't recommend this place. I was there for HH and didn't feel like the wait was too bad. However, I waited 18 minutes before someone actually came by to let me order. Not an exaggeration--I counted and tried to find my server to put an order in but mostly was left ignored (this was a common theme of this visit). After dropping off my food, no one ever stopped by my table ever again. I saw 2-3 tables who came after me were able to order, eat, and check out before I was able to flag down someone cleaning off tables to get the check and a to-go box. The good: boat noodles and grilled beef tongue The meh: the fried chicken (the batter/fry was weird) and their bland jeows for each dish The bad: grilled squid (flavorless/watery/rubbery) and the service read more

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This is probably in my top 3 favorite Thai spots in the Seattle area! We will make trips from the Eastside specifically for this spot, so that should tell you something. The menu feels exciting and fresh with hipster Thai street market decor inside. My absolute favorite dish is the battered chicken red curry - crispy, sweet, and full of flavor. We have tried their pad see ew, kin len wings, shrimp cakes, and papaya salad - everything is delicious and feels special compared to the typical Thai joint in the US. Service is fast, professional, and friendly. If you do come on a weekend, I would recommend coming close to opening time around 11:30am to avoid too long of a wait. There is street parking and some paid parking available nearby. read more

Kin Len Thai Night Bites - Battered Chicken Red Curry Thai Papaya Salad - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The beef red curry was phenomenal. The best curry I've had, a delectable combination of spice, sweetness, and creamy coconut. Mika was an exceptional waitress. If you are in Fremont, do not skip this place. P.S. the mango sticky rice was also bomb:) read more

Definitely recommend this place if in the Seattle area. We came for lunch on a Monday while on vacation and it was pretty quiet inside this fairly spacious restaurant. Huge portions for a very affordable price, really delicious food, and a lot of interesting options that you don't see at other Thai places. Great service, everything came out quite quickly. We got the lunch combo of vegetarian pad Thai and red curry which was delicious. The appetizer of shrimp cakes were quite large and also tasty. The pad kee mao was not spicy (which I appreciated), a huge serving, and tasted wonderful. Highly recommend this place! read more

Kin Len Thai Night Bites - Appetizer shrimp cakes and vegetarian pad Thai red curry combo, both delicious - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I tried this Thai restaurant and it's honestly the best Thai food I've had in the Greater Seattle area so far. Everything we ordered tasted really good -- not a single dish was disappointing. The papaya salad was super fresh and had the perfect kick. The pork on rice and braised pork were really tender and flavorful. And the butter chicken was creamy and delicious. Forgot to mention the steak was off the chain ! The restaurant itself has a really cool vibe. The decorations make you feel like you're actually in Thailand, and the people working there were really friendly, which made the whole experience even nicer. Big portions, great food, and a fun environment. I'd totally go back! read more

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Great food with an excellent atmosphere. I figured going on a Friday night in winter would be a decent time to go but it was still crazy busy. I was in a party of 4 and we still had to wait about 45 minutes. They have a Yelp wait-list which is convenient; you can easily view and manage your place in line. We ordered a few dishes: the stir fry broccoli with pork belly, pad Thai, phad kee mao, and battered chicken red curry. Everything was super tasty and more than enough food. Each person can order their own dish, but I think it's better done family style. Service was OK, not the best but they were very busy so I won't ding them for it. Hopefully next time I go it's better. read more

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Food was pretty good. Couldve been a little more spicy but the flavor was great. Chicken in the khao soy was very tender. Ambiance in the restaurant was also enjoyable. read more

Kin Len Thai Night Bites - Khao Soi, Phad See Eiw - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My first real meal back in Seattle since when I used to come here in the early aughts. Oh boy, has Fremont changed. Hell, so has the city. But Kin Len is here and one of the best happy hour and Thai spots in the city. In a city with so many Thai restaurants, this is a standout. The spice level is beyond here. I highly recommend going medium the first time you visit. I enjoyed the pad kee mao. My husband loved the kra pao. The drinks were equally good, highly recommend a cocktail. Expect to wait for a table. They only seat when all members are there. NO exceptions. See website for more info. On street parking. read more

Kin Len Thai Night Bites - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This Thai spot in Fremont is popular for a reason! The vibes and the food are amazing, and they don't skimp on the portions. This is a great spot for a nice dinner or if you're celebrating something. I really enjoyed my meal here. They don't take reservations unless you have a party of 6 or more. For smaller parties, you have to add yourself to the waitlist on the tablet in the waiting area once you arrive. They will only seat you if your full party is there. It's nice they have a waiting area in the front with a good amount of seats. We got there at 5:30pm on a Thursday and waited for 5 to 10 minutes before we were seated. It wasn't that busy yet but as we were leaving, the waiting room was packed and people were even waiting outside. The Tom Yum was amazing, the best one I've had! The broth was so fragrant, flavorful and delicious. The boat noodles and the fried chicken curry were also great. The pad Thai was also solid but wish I tried something else on the menu since they had more interesting things. We were pretty full by the end of the meal and had a good amount of leftovers to enjoy at home. Would definitely come back! read more

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Always a great experience when we come here! They have an early happy hour that starts at 3 PM and it was still full at this hour with a lively environment. Love the crispy enoki fritters and the flavorful sauce. Also love the moist red curry chicken and the sweet and creamy Thai tea. read more

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yummy thai food spot. street parking available and it has a unique entrance that leads to restaurant. the server was helpful and so much on the menu i wanted to try. food: - spicy octopus carpaccio: super spicy so beware - grilled beef tongue: pretty nice and thin - battered chicken red curry: my favorite, crispy chicken and the curry sauce is so yummy - crab fried rice: average - pad see ew: got it with beef and it's nice - stir fry eggplant and tofu: eggplant was soft - tumeric fried fish: super crispy, a little salty read more

Kin Len Thai Night Bites - Turmeric Snapper - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Kin Len Thai Night Bites is a culinary TREASURE in the Ballard/Fremont area. I came in with a few friends and we tried a wide assortment of dishes and every single one was delicious. Outside of the great food, the vibes here are immaculate. It's such a fun place to dine! Super colorful, super fun, and the service is great! For appetizers, we tried the Enoki Fritters, Octopus Carpaccio, and Caramelized Beef with Sticky Rice. The octopus was cooked perfectly and thinly sliced so it was a great texture - I was worried about it being too chewy but it wasn't. This dish is HOOTTT though, so be prepared! The beef with sticky rice was yum and the flavor was great. My favorite app by far was the enoki fritters though! The batter was so light and wasn't greasy at all. Super good. We all got our own entrees but shared bites of everything so that we could give it all a try. I got the Clay Pot Glass Noodles with Prawn and omgggg SO GOOD. The prawns were absolutely massive and cooked perfectly and the noodles were so delicious. I loved whatever sauce they were tossed in and the texture of glass noodles is a favorite of mine. The Wagyu Curry is probably one of the best Thai dishes I have ever had anywhere. The meat was cooked to absolute perfection and the curry was stellar. I 100% will be getting this the next time I come in. Next up that I tried was the Hot Pot Everything and if you know me, what I'm about to say next is shocking... The broth on the Hot Pot Everything might be better than pho broth which is my absolute favorite thing in the world so I was stunned at how much I enjoyed it. The depth of flavor was insaaaane and the meat was cooked so perfectly. This is another one that definitely is on the must order list for the next visit. Last, but certainly not least, we all shared the Mee Krob. Crispy rice noodles with a sweet and sour sauce, garlic, shallots, cashews, and fried tofu. I wasn't sure about the tofu but it was SOOO good! I've never had it cooked that way and it definitely added so much to the dish. It also comes with a side of steamed crab lumps and fried prawns which was deeelicious. I love crab so it was an exciting element to the dish. We had a couple of cocktails too that were tasty. They have a great selection of cocktails, wines, beers, etc. Kin Len is a quick favorite and I can't wait to come back. The only issue will be trying to figure out what to order! read more

I LOVEEEEE THIS PLACE! It was my friends and I's favorite spot to go during university especially with their great happy hour deals. Cant recommend it enough and go frequently :) read more

Kin Len Thai Night Bites - Happy hour meals - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Kin Len has the longest happy hour with the best timing in Fremont. Other restaurants nearby are limited to only weekdays or are shorter. Their happy hour menu also has plenty of items I would order. The space is huge, but extremely busy, so it took a while before we could order and add another drink order. Most of our utensils and plates were dirty, so I stuck to using the ones that came with each dish. The sun dried beef was better than expected and soft and tender just like the description said. I didn't need the sauce because there was enough flavor in the beef. Usually beef at other restaurants is too chewy, tough, and/or dry, but this was surprisingly good. The chicken red curry was creamy and otherwise pretty standard, but the amount of rice was generous. I also liked that they use winter melon because I don't know any other restaurants who do. I found that the crispy mussel omelette was way too greasy and lacked eggs for an omelette. There was also barely anything else on it. It was more like a block of crispy, oily fried bits that didn't remain intact enough when I cut into it. Fried pieces were flying everywhere with each cut or bite. The kinlen wings were too big and daunting to eat because they didn't break the drumsticks from the wings off. They're extremely difficult to eat, since they're not typical wings. It doesn't seem like they use that great of chicken either because there was barely any meat on the bones. I also didn't taste any Thai tea flavoring in the Thai tea-ni, but I definitely tasted the lemon/sourness. The sake holder is top heavy, so it spills out too fast. read more

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Had some pretty good Thai food at this place in Fremont. It has some authentic flavors for not too high of a price. Kin Len isn't open very late though. Just one of the many Asian restaurants around here. The menu has quite a few things for vegetarians including noodles and salads. Even though it mentions night in the name, it's not open especially late. It's kind of a mystery. The name literally means to "eat and play." A lot of the typical stuff you can find. There's all kinds of noodles it seems. Also various salads that have lots more than greens. It's about $12 for the Papaya Salad. Basically it's mostly made up of papaya that's shredded into noodles. This is topped with carrots, garlic, lime, long beans, peanuts, and tomatoes. Got to say it's certainly one of the healthiest places to eat. It's located on Fremont Avenue at 36th Street. There's plenty to get for vegans and vegetarians. read more

Kin Len Thai Night Bites - Papaya Salad - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is one of our favorite restaurants in Seattle! We arrived around 5:30 PM on a Friday and there was already a long line. We waited for about 25 minutes. We thought we wouldn't get the happy hour deal, but the server was super nice and still let us order the last round of happy hour items! For happy hour, we got the Sun-Dried Beef Jerky (which came with sticky rice), Thai Fried Squid with Roe, and Boat Noodles Everything (with so many different varieties of beef in one bowl of soup). The soup is very rich. For cocktails, we ordered a Lychee Martini and a Thai Tea-ni. The Thai Tea-ni was pretty sweet. The happy hour is pretty good deal. For our main plates, we ordered the Stir-Fry Chinese Eggplant and Tofu (which came with rice) and Kra Prao. They were on the saltier side, perfect to go with rice. All the food was delicious and the portions were generous. It had a very Chinese-Thai fusion flavor and was seasoned really well. Our server was very friendly and explained everything in detail. They also have a comfortable waiting area with water for people to hang out in. read more

The food is really good here. The menus is pretty big and all the dishes are shareable. I would recommend coming with 4-5 people so you can try more of the menu. They have a pretty good happy hour too. The first time I came here it wasn't that memorable but recent trips have definitely stood out. I would highly recommend the battered chicken red curry and the boat noodles here. Hopefully in the future it's open a little later since its called night bites, but recommend for sure. read more

Lovely Service and Ambiance. Good Lunch Specials... Came in, we were sat immediately.. read more

What a great experience! The food! The ambiance! The service! The prices! Just wow. Apparently, this review has to be longer to post, so I'm gong to repeat what I just said: What a great experience! The food! The ambiance! The service! The prices! Just wow. read more

Busy and sometimes difficult to get into, Kin Len has some of the best Thai street food in the area. In fact, it might be my favorite Thai spot in the city. In particular, the fried chicken curry is a unique and incredibly rich and tasty. The fried chicken remains crunchy even when smothered in the savory, mildly spicy curry read more

Finally got to try here! Every time I try to go on a Saturday evening the place had people standing outside and a waitlist with ridiculous wait times. On this particular Saturday, I went with a friend at around 5pm to beat whatever weekend dinner rush was gonna come up. It was quite empty when we arrived but filled up really fast within an hour, so getting here early is definitely a good idea. Regardless, there's plenty of seating inside and a bar to go along with it. Waitresses were very friendly and I could ask them comfortably about some of the dishes I wanted to try. In my case, I got the battered chicken with ginger rice as the main dish and the banana blossom fries as an appetizer. The chips had a really strong banana taste that I actually loved a lot, and the battered chicken was just right in both tenderness, saltiness and chewiness. The garlic rice and soup added in made the whole meal feel like something from home, which was great given how noisy the inside can be when a ton of people come in. I'd come here again and at almost the same time I did that day to beat the crowds! read more

Kin Len Thai Night Bites - Banana blossom fries - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Next time we come, I will definitely take pictures of the food! I was just so hungry, I forgot ha. This place is so much bigger on the inside. You can't tell from the street. The food is traditional and really good and the prices are reasonable. They also have a full bar and all the servers are speedy and friendly. read more

Kin Len Thai Night Bites - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Generous portion size and great service. Came around 12:30pm for lunch, and we waited for 15 minutes before being seated. We ordered the Thai Papaya Salad, Khao Soi, and Battered Chicken Red Curry -- highly recommend the battered chicken! Food was flavorful, but the khao soi curry was a bit too salty and heavy. Overall, still a great Thai restaurant. read more

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Came here during happy hour and it was SO YUMMY!!! $9 for curry and egg!!! Oh em gee The service was great. They checked in on us just enough times. The inside is absolutely adorable. Found street parking pretty quick during happy hour on a weekday but I saw there was a garage across the street (unsure of where else you'd park) A great gem in Fremont. I go to school at UW and it is so close to campus and in a pretty neighborhood. Will come back when I need to eat + yap!!! read more

Kin Len Thai Night Bites - Curry with egg - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Ate lunch here on a Saturday and really enjoyed it! The menu is kinda large, so there's lots to choose from. Our server was helpful with the recommendations and told us his favorites. We chose a few things between the two of us to share - it's definitely family-style dinimg friendly. The crispy pork in the Tom Yum fried rice was a bit too crispy fried, so we did have to eat it carefully. Everything else was good though. This spot is popular and for good reason. I'd definitely visit again when I'm in Seatte! read more

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My new favorite Thai restaurant hands down!! If you like Bangrak, this is WAY better. I feel like the quality and effort is there. Their food and flavor is so delicious and I feel like the dish isn't just thrown together. The portion sizes are big and the food comes out SO quick. I cannot wait to try more things on the menu! I love the inside and how it is decorated, it is pretty spacious! Honestly every dish we got was top notch and wouldn't change anything about them! We got - Pad see ew with beef - Tom Yum - "Tom Yum" Crispy Pork Belly Fried Rice - Khao Soi I need to try the phad thai next since that is the true test of any Thai restaurant! read more

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Absolutely delicious food with a variety of options! Ordered medium spice and it was on the spicier side, but still loved our meal. The Spice Bomb Tofu was our favorite! And always happy when mango sticky rice is on the menu! read more

Came here based on other Yelpers reviews and it didn't disappoint. We waited about 20 minutes to get in. It was very busy. The service was good. They might be a little short handed. There is a wide selection of dishes and I wanted to try them all. They were served fresh and everything was delicious. We went at lunch but I imagine it's a great late night spot as well. read more

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I completely forgot about this place and it makes no sense seeing how amazing it is. Their vibe truly lives up to their name. I'm sure this place shines at all times if the day, but it seems to outshine at night. And they do with an all black interior that's decorated with a perfect blend of fun and class. Date night, birthdays, just kicking it, its good for pretty much any ocassion. Their vast menu is impressive without being over whelming. Yet still my eyes and stomach were begging me to order at least 1 or 2 items on every page. I struggled to choose which exotic flavored drink. Half the drinks I've never even heard of such flavor combinations. The first drink I ordered was forgotten about so I ended up picking a different drink when I realized. I choose the Thai tini which was actually a whole knew type of punch flavor. So hard to describe and so delicious. The food was also hard to choose yet very easy for me seeing how their kow soi was priced and made so well. I have a nice line up of thai spots I eat at so I'm getting better at finding those gems on the menu. I don't mean to say the other items on the menu aren't as delicious, but I just know where to get comparable else where. The location and parking situation ain't too shabby either for downtown. Yes it's street parking, but I was able to find a spot ok. Be ware there is a lot of action all around so be ready. Regardless it's so worth it. I'll be back soon. Shout out to who ever was blessed enough to bless us with this restaraunt. read more

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You must be 21 yrs old and older to dine here. Came for an early dinner before 5 but the waitlist was already long. Think we waited almost an hour. Once we were seated, it took a bit to get our order and food. The food was good, good portion for the price. The staff was friendly read more

Everything was good - no misses here! In addition to the dishes in my photo, the crying tiger but especially the red curry was delicious! read more

Kin Len Thai Night Bites - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food is good, but a bit more on the sweet side. We order so many things, papaya salad, beef Jerkey, noodles, Pork belly stew style, and chicken wing. Only the chicken wings lack a bit of flavor; we need the dipping sauce to help. We went during happy hour, so the price and the food portion were good for us. This place is a bit too loud and hard to talk to each other. Overall, the experience is nice because everyone likes the food. read more

I wish I was hungrier when I visited so that I could have ordered more things! Two of us split the grilled pork toro with sticky rice ($12.75) and the uncle odds flank red curry ($22.95). I loved the tangy tamarind sauce that the pork toro came with and the basil added such a nice herby, fresh balance to the tender meat. The uncle odds flank was probably the best steak I've had in a long time. It had such a tasty charred flavor that paired so well with the creamy, only mildly sweet curry base. The steak was cooked so perfectly tender! I'll definitely be visiting again if I am in the Fremont area. read more

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There was a bit of a wait for dinner but worth it. The chicken red curry here is so good!! The chicken is crispy and the curry is really flavorful. The grilled pork toro with sticky rice was ok, both the pork and rice were a little tough. The pad see ew was also pretty good! Would go back for the curry and to try other dishes! read more

Kin Len Thai Night Bites - Pad Phad See Eiw, Chicken Red Curry, Grilled Pork Toro With Sticky Rice - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Went there twice, and recommended it to friends. The service and ambiance are good. The food may not be the most authentic, but it's creative and delicious. read more

Such flavorful Thai food, and the perfect place for big or small groups! They don't take reservations, however when you arrive, make sure to sign in on the iPad in the entry way to get on the waitlist for a table. My friends and I were seated pretty quickly, and our food arrived shortly after we ordered. The portions are big, and we all left with leftovers, which is always a plus! I ordered the Phad Khe Mao, which had a great variety of veggies, and was one of the more flavorful versions of this dish that I've had. My friends enjoyed their dishes too, and I tried my friend's curry, which was so rich and not too spicy. One thing to note is that due to the waitlist upon arrival, this is not a spot you can sit and chat for too long after you finish your meal, as they need the table for other guests. There are a variety of dessert places and cafes in the area that you could go to after to chat with friends more. read more

Kin Len Thai Night Bites - Chicken Red Curry, Phad See Eiw, Phad Khe Mao - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Yum! What a yummy Thai spot in Fremont! In town visiting and wanted to grab some food to take to a local brewery in the area. It was during lunch so I was able to order the lunch chicken pad Thai. First off huge portion for the price and tons of chicken! Great flavor! Lunch also comes with soup which I got the egg soup and it was delicious. Nice fast to-.go service and inside the lobby area it is decorated nicely! read more

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