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    Kin Long Beach

    4.6 (2.2k reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Tom Yum (small), Pad Thai
    Viv N.

    One of my favorite thai restaurants!! So sad it's all the way in Long Beach :-( wish there was one closer to me. TLDR: huge portions, affordable prices, tasty food, but ok service. The staff always seem annoyed and anxious to kick customers out near closing. Regardless, I'll still keep coming back as it's worth dealing with in exchange for everything else being good. When it comes to thai food, I usually order the basics like pad thai and pad see ew. Both dishes were rich in flavor, perfect savory vs sweet, and not too greasy. I have a bit of a sensitive stomach when it comes to greasy food but their food satisfied my palate! Also their thai iced tea is INSANE as it comes with a popsicle so you're basically getting double the drink for only $7-8!? What a steal!!

    Fried rice egg
    Lindsay G.

    If you're looking for a solid Thai spot in Long Beach, this has become one of our family's feel good go to places. Every dish we've tried has been full of flavor and genuinely worth ordering. Surprisingly, compared to other Thai spots, it's usually not overly packed and honestly I'm almost scared to say that because I don't want it to change. The service has always been great, the food comes out quickly, and the portions/prices feel reasonable. So far, our favorites have been the pad see ew, tom yum soup (medium spice), egg fried rice, fried calamari and the beef BBQ which was so good we immediately ordered a second plate. The mango sticky rice is also really good, but the portion is on the smaller side, so we ended up getting two orders since one plate is hard to share with more than 2-3 people. Parking has been easy for us so far since there's both a parking lot and nearby street parking. Definitely one of our favorite restaurants that's officially in our regular rotation.

    Hailey J.

    ~ food: larb chicken: 9/10 standard larb. very refreshing spicy beef tenderloin salad: 9/10 lots of meat pieces. just wish the salad was more than just spring mix mango curry: 10/10 wow this dish was so memorable. the mango taste is subtle enough for it to not to be too sweet eggplant tofu: 9/10 solid stir fry. just wish the tofu was a bit less soggy ~ service: ok service, nothing special ~ parking: small parking lot available

    Crab fried rice
    Mary L.

    Amazing! Staff were quick, welcoming and friendly. Ambiance was really nice, loved the tables and chair set up. Good amount of items on the menu. We walked in on a sunday night and was seated within minutes. Ordered the thai iced tea, panang curry and the crab fried rice. Everything was delicious! Would highly recommend, and we'll probably be back.

    Avacado curry
    Brian L.

    One of the various stops on my friend's bday food crawl last month. Definitely a delicious Thai food restaurant that bring tons of flavors. Kin Long Beach is located on the corner of E Broadway and Alamitos Ave, with the restaurant on the E Broadway side of the street. The lot is small and I don't know if there is any other parking options besides street parking (not my fav). Found a spot right out front luckily! The restaurant front it unassuming, with the plain yellow signage at the top. Don't let that fool you how beautiful and modern the inside is. Small to medium sized space but beautiful. What I can only describe as golden basket house pendant lights, dark wood beams and an open area design the space looks much bigger. It's separated by 2-seater tables on the right, 4-6 group tables on the left, a beautiful private10-person banquet room with more upscale cushioned seating and a TV, which then leads to an outside dining space, which is where we sat. The server was very kind and answered all our questions. I started with a Ruby Fizz for a drink, while my friend ordered the Thai Ice Tea. The Ruby Fizz is a gin based drink, but you could hardly tell it was in it which is exactly how I like my drinks. It was delicious! The Thai Ice Tea is definitely a show piece but every bit delicious. It comes with a Thai tea popsicle that slowly melts into the drink. For food we ordered the Chicken Satay, Beef Pad See Ew, Avacado Curry, and Pad Thai. The Chicken Stay was nice a juicy and the peanut sauce went well with it. Pad See Ew was savory with nicely charred noodles, the Pad Thai was everyone's favorite and my friends said the best they've had so far, sweet and tangy, tender noodles, and we got it with beef. Now the Avacado curry was my favorite! Red curry spice, creaminess coming from coconut milk, and the perfectly sliced avacado adding more creaminess to it. Perfect for vegetarians and meat eaters alike...I did not miss the meat. Delicious Thai food and great for groups!

    Beef pad see ewe
    Mellanie A.

    My bf brought me here for Valentine's and I had a wonderful experience. We were able to bring the fur baby along which was a plus! We couldn't find any parking besides a parking lot directly across the street which turned out to be for Roscoe's (oops). Don't make the same mistake we did and be sure to find proper parking somewhere amongst the lively intersections of Alamitos & 7th. The service was great here; the staff were kind and attentive throughout our meal. Our food also came out within a timely manner. The restaurant is aesthetically pleasing and is perfect for date night for outings with friends/fam. I was so happy with everything I had! I ordered the Colossal crab fried rice on the spiciest level and it was absolutely delicious! They also give a generous portion of crab unlike many other establishments that skimp on the premiums. I also ordered the chicken pad se ewe on the spiciest level and it was equally delicious to me. My bf had the beef pad se ewe and he enjoyed it as well. Their Thai tea was pretty good too! Overall, I'll definitely be back very soon and I highly recommend Kin! Support your local businesses!

    Pad Thai - Modified with cooked in bean sprouts
    Wayne G.

    Came here for dinner. Clean and nice decor inside. Ordered a pad thai and panang curry. The chicken in the pad thai was a little dry but the noodles were al dente, which is good. The pad thai was sweeter than we preferred. The panang curry was pretty good. There were many pieces of braised beef and artichoke. Went really well with the included white rice. The Thai tea with popsicle was good. We prefer it creamier or with more milk though. It tastes better when the popsicle melts into the beverage or in our case we broke the popsicle down into the tea. Water tasted like tap water. Affordable menu price. Excellent service. Free parking in parking lot. Close to Pike Outlet and Shoreline Village.

    Colossal Crab Meat Fried Rice
    Amber Y.

    Kin Long Beach - Late Lunch Gem I stopped by Kin Long Beach for a late lunch around 1:00 PM and was able to catch their lunch special just before they closed at 2:30 PM. Honestly, the experience was so warm and welcoming--it felt like they gave me a little extra grace while they were transitioning into their dinner service at 5 PM, which I truly appreciated. Food: I started with the calamari (salt & pepper style), and it had this nice kick--almost like a mix of Sriracha and Tajín--with a dipping sauce and lime on the side. The batter did fall apart a bit when picking it up with chopsticks, but the flavor and crunch definitely made up for it. I also ordered a Thai tea that came with a large popsicle--such a cute and unique touch--and it kept my drink cold as it melted. For my entrée, I had the shrimp Pad Thai from the lunch special, and the presentation alone was beautiful. It came with a fresh spring vegetable roll and a side salad with cherry tomatoes and a creamy balsamic vinaigrette that I absolutely loved. My guest ordered the colossal crab fried rice, which was just as impressive. I also loved that they bring out their signature spice rack so you can customize your heat level. Service: The service was incredibly kind and attentive. The staff was super sweet and even allowed us to stay about 15 minutes past closing before they reset for dinner. That level of hospitality really stood out to me, and I made sure to leave respectfully. Ambience: The vibe is chic and modern, with a large screen by the bar showcasing Thailand's street food culture and authentic cooking scenes. It really adds to the experience and makes you feel connected to the roots of the cuisine. Overall: 10/10 for me! I would absolutely come back, especially to try their dinner menu. They also offer free parking, which is a plus--but spaces are tight, so I recommend coming early.

    Pad Thai with Colossal Crab Meat
    Melody T.

    Was visiting with friends in SoCal and wanted to try this place because of the Thai ice popsicle but we didn't even get it LOL got the Thai tea tho! The service was solid; they would check on us frequently. However, the food flavors were lacking. It was surprisingly kind of bland. I wonder if it's because we got the crab meat pad Thai? The tom kha was fine as was the mango sticky rice. But the interior was very nice so at least it was a relaxing place to enjoy food on a hot day!

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    Mari B.

    KIN in Long Beach seriously impresses us every single time! The Thai food here is some of the best we've had. We ordered the Thai fried rice with chicken and the coconut soup with chicken, both at medium spice, and wow, the spice level was no joke. If you're sensitive to heat, definitely go mild. Medium was much spicier than we expected! That said, the flavors were incredible. We also tried the baby back barbecue ribs, and they were so tender and delicious. They leaned a little on the salty side, but still totally worth it and packed with flavor. Parking can be a bit tight in the lot, but spots tend to open up quickly, and there's always street parking nearby if needed. Overall, such a great dinner experience, we'll definitely be back!

    Jimmy-Ann T.

    This was the first time we ate at this restaurant since we were in this area . The ambience was great and noise was not too loud. Service was not that great as I expected. We ordered papaya salad, Tom Kha , drunken noodle and a drink for my daughter. We loved the Tom kha very much the taste was excellent and delicious. Papaya salad was 6 , one thing was missing during our meal was that they forgot our last order. We mentioned to the waitress twice about the drunken noodles, but it finally came out after we were done with the meal,without the apology for delivered late. I almost cancelled that order. The tables next to us came late but got all their orders. That was sad that I had to mention over with the waitress. Well , that was it , I valued very much on the service but this was very sad and SUCKs Won't be back for sure.

    Pad Thai
    Evan W.

    Probably hands down the best Thai food I've had in my life so far - I guess I haven't had too much Thai food in the past and I've definitely never been to Thailand before but this is THE spot. The green papaya salad was so crisp and refreshing, but somehow savory at the same time?? It was just made really well. And the panang curry just had such a nice umami aftertaste to it. Pad thai was solid too. I didn't get to try their drinks this time but I sure will if I ever get to come here again, they got a full bar inside in its own separate area. The interior is quite modern and classy, which is quite a surprise for thai spots. It definitely fit the occasion seeing we were there for New Years. The waiters also checked in often enough. I really hope to try the colossal crab next time, it looked really good and I definitely will swing by if I get the chance to visit long beach again.

    Ward M.

    Service 2 Presentation 4 Food 2 Effort 4 Location 2 Food was ok... really ... pad Thai (staple)..way too sweet...-pad see eue overly soy sauced... Presentation and effort were noticeable... thank you I wouldn't eat here at night ... neighborhood is dubious Full bar... judge for yourself

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    12 days ago

    Beyond amazing. Absolutely fabulous food and excellent service. Clean and charming atmosphere. Wish there were more locations!

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    Does the place take reservations?

    I believe not. A few weeks ago I was meeting some friends for dinner (Sunday night) and one of them called Kin Long but was told no reservations. The place can get busy at times. You might call ahead to see how busy they are.

    This place is listed today as having outdoor seating. Is it still available? If it is, is it covered or heated? How many people can sit there? / June 8, 2023

    Yes, they have a large patio. It has a roof and walls, but there are open windows. I sat there a weeks ago.

    Do they have any mocktails?

    yes! they have many. My favorite was the margarita on fire!

    Do they have a happy hour menu?

    Yes they do.... We always order the appetizers because they are to kill for

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    $$$

    The atmosphere is what you are here for and the service and atmosphere was great! We were able to…read moregrab a drink outside at the tiki pop up first and it was altogether just a fun night! Everyone was friendly and cocktails had booze More

    False Advertising and Total Failure of a "Speakeasy"…read more This place should not call itself a speakeasy. According to their website, they are strict about dress code, reservations, and no large parties. None of that was enforced. People arrived wearing sports clothes, tennis shoes, and flip-flops, and a group of more than 10 people was allowed in. That group was loud, drunk, and screaming, completely destroying any speakeasy ambiance. We had a reservation booked one week in advance for 2 tables of six, yet by 8:30 pm, we were told no food was available, despite the bar being almost empty. The water was already on the table when we arrived and tasted strongly of chlorine, with no ice. The waitress was clearly new, untrained, and unprepared. She did not know the menu, didn't know how to take an order properly, and provided no guidance whatsoever. There was one bartender Ricardo, who took over an hour to prepare cocktails and showed no sense of urgency or care. The dramatic cocktail descriptions sounded impressive, but the drinks did not match the descriptions at all. Because of the delays, we were never even able to properly toast or celebrate our friend. The charcuterie board took forever and arrived with an absurd amount of cheese and only six pieces of bread. To make things worse, part of the food we ordered never arrived at all. The live jazz band advertised and promised never showed up. When asked, the staff responded with: "I don't know, they were supposed to be here. I don't have their phone number." That level of disorganization is unacceptable. At the end of the night, we were shocked to receive a check close to $600 for two tables, despite each person only having one cocktail and shared food. The bartender, Ricardo, approached us and said: "Well, sorry, we really tried tonight! It wasn't the best, but we tried." Honestly, that comment made the experience even more frustrating. I can't imagine how bad it would have been if they hadn't "tried."That statement perfectly summarizes the problem -- trying is not enough when everything fails. I would not recommend this place for a speakeasy experience. This is not a speakeasy. It's a poorly run bar hiding behind a concept it does not deliver. Do not recommend.

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    Fried zucchini + yucca chicharones
    Fried zucchini + yucca chicharones
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    Smoke and fire!
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    Kin Long Beach - thai - Updated June 2026

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