Kin Thai Street Eatery, midtown Sacramento, Michelin Guide listed and Sacramento Bee top 50. Hat Yai fried chicken is the order, large crispy leg quarters with yellow curry dipping sauce and black sticky rice, legitimately one of the better fried chicken dishes ive had in the city. Massaman curry with stewed beef is rich and aromatic, gets better the longer you sit with it. Pandan coconut crepe cake for dessert, dont skip this, it's decadent without being heavy. 5 stars, best Thai in Sacramento by a mile, family owned and it shows read more

Food and service was great. I had the Chicken Ga Prao which was spicy and tasty, I tried the Panang Neau Nong Lai (Beef Shank Panang) which was amazing! I will be ordering that next time I go. I also tried the Boat Noodle Soup and Pad Thai but didn't care for either, a little too sweet for my palate. The mango sticky rice was delicious, I'll be ordering that and the Cha Thai Yen (Thai iced tea) again at my next visit! The only negative are the seats. My friends had been there before and packed padded seats for us so that we could enjoy our meal and catch up without getting sore bottoms. read more

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Located on J street and 20th, this is one of the best Thai restaurant in midtown. The food is really flavorful and seasoned perfectly. I usually have to add spices or seasonings to my Thai food but here, I didn't need to do anything. It was delicious. I got the boat noodle and it was really authentic. The blood broth was slightly spicy, tangy, and savory just like how I like it. The green curry was very creamy and savory. Regarding the ambience, it felt very modern yet inviting. The seating was plentiful and spacious so you don't feel like your squished in. Last but not least the service was excellent. The servers were attentive and very friendly. They kept the water filled and made sure our needs were met. read more

Kin Thai Street Eatery - Boat noodle soup - Thai Near Me - Sacramento, California

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This place has been on my list and I'm so glad I got to try it out! Lots of vegan options or the ability to make vegan and don't pass up the dessert. Everything I tried was delicious! This place is very popular and busy so you may have to wait; but the weight is worth it! read more

Kin Thai Street Eatery - Vegan Prik King - Thai Near Me - Sacramento, California

Found this spot while looking for lunch before heading back to Bay Area. Friendly staff and good service with frequent check ins and water refills. Food was delicious and everything was flavored well - love the sauce pairings. Originally I thought the root was more like veggie tempura but is actually more of a fritter with a sauce. Very crispy. The Hai Yai Fried Chicken has a nice crispy outer skin, cuts really well - meat melts away from the bones, and the fat portion taste really good. The main con I want to call out here is based off how it cuts I thought the chicken meat inside would be very juicy - but is actually kind of dry. So docking points for the inside chicken meat portion. Really love the pandan sago coconut ice cream tho. Ice cream has actual coconut meat in it and the salted coconut sauce on the outside nicely balance the sweetness of the ice cream. Will come again if in town. read more

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TLDR; yes, the food is worth the wait. Came in on a Saturday afternoon around 2:30p. Greeted and seated promptly. It was a nice little lunch rush, QR codes at the tables for the menu, very open, clean and modern interior. Prices: It's California, and it's quality. You can do with that information what you will. Food Items: Chicken - Massaman Curry: 4.8/5 - Awesome flavor profile. Chicken was tender and you get a drum and a thigh. A few potatoes, a few peanuts, a few onions. Wish I had a bit more of the curry to use the rest of the rice. Highly recommended though. Chicken - Pad Thai: 4.7/5 - Great portion size given the quality. Friend seemed to enjoy it. Pork Belly - Ga Prao: 4.8/5 - nice presentation. Great favor. Friend enjoyed it. Service was pleasant, and yes, there is a wait. It was well worth it, good food takes a min. Overall, yes, go, support, eat. I will be back to try more items. read more

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We are truly blessed here in Sacramento to have so many excellent Thai restaurants. We just had a fabulous lunch here. Kim Thai is one of the best. We started with a Thai iced tea and a Thai green tea iced tea. Both were very refreshing on a hot afternoon. I had never tried Thai iced green tea. I enjoyed it. Our first food was spicy corn salad. This was a pleasant alternative to green papaya salad or som tam. The corn obviously had recently been removed from the cobs. No canned corn here. It had a tasty sweetness that blended well with a little spicy heat and the tangy dressing. We followed this with crab fried rice. This dish was superb with lots of savory crab. The crab had a unique almost smoky flavor. Our final dish was massaman curry. I've had massaman curry before, but never like this. The unique spices including cumin, coriander, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and cardamom among other spices which made this dish really shine for me. The spice level here was toned down for western tastes. Next time I dine here I'll request a little more heat, but it's good to understand their base flavors before letting the peppers blast you off. I've posted photos, but we were too hungry to wait. This is an amazing restaurant. Arroy di! read more

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We arrived a bit after 1 PM on a Tuesday afternoon... it was not very busy and the service was awesome Great tasting food - Quality = superb and cooked perfectly! We had the chive cakes with dipping sauce, street drunken noodles with shrimp, softshell crab curry, chrysanthemum Tea, and then dessert.... Young coconut ice cream with Sago pudding (AMAZING!!!) We gobbled up that ice cream even though we were full !! My sister... Who did not think she would even eat the Sago pudding..., loved the whole thing. We will be coming back!!! read more

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Came here for dinner with the wife. She had been here before and said the food was really good. She doesn't really eat Thai food but this place is really yummy. I arrived and there was street parkin and we found a spot pretty close to the restaurant. It was free parking for 90 minutes I think which is great. There are quite a few good looking restaurants on this block that I might try later. We didn't have a reservation but there were only a couple of tables taken so we were told to take any seat we wanted and sat down right away. The place is an average size. Not too big at all. They have a bar area with stools and the main dinning room. I didn't go to the back by the bathrooms so i don't know if they had tables down that way. The server brought us water and I started to look at what I could eat. There was a little QR code on top of each table. My wife and I had decided on some things but also asked the server for recommendations. He said we did pick out a lot of the good items and suggested more. I started with a Thai green tea and it was very tasty but not much in the glass with the ton of ice in it. The regular unsweetened iced tea is the only thing refillable without paying more. I tried the corn fritters and they were very good. I always liked my grandpa's so I gave it a try here and didn't go wrong. The Thai curry puffs were just ok. I thought they were too thick and a little dry. The wife liked them. I wouldn't get them again. I wanted to try the soft shell crab with curry sauce but I hate soft shell crab. I don't like the eating the shell. The server said that he could just use crab. I had to get it. OMG the flavor was great but a little spicy kick to it. The wife also loved the flavor but the spice was too much for her, So it was all me , yeah. I took the spice. totally recommend this dish and so did the server. The last dish was the egg wrapped pad Thai and it was really good. This place was really nice and we had a great time here. The service was great and the food too. We will be back again to try more. read more

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Downtown Sacramento has a lot of new eateries, and of course it's my moral imperative to try them! I was excited to try this family owned Thai restaurant. It's downtown so parking isn't going to be easy, but we do what we do, right?! The place was packed, and I was super excited because with so many people, I figured the food would be tasty! I'll save you the long read and tell you that the food was just mediocre and expensive for what we received. We start our meal with the Thai barbecue chicken skewers ( satay) and the crab wontons. The chicken was underwhelming, lacked flavor, and taste tasted like cardboard. The wontons on the other hand, were pretty tasty, despite having much crab and mostly cream cheese filling. We both ordered Thai tea, and it definitely tasted smoother than most, but lacked the rich flavor. We thought we would try the Thai ravioli because it sounded interesting. It wasn't. The meat on the inside of the noodles was overcooked and I was expecting something light and fluffy and this was more hard and dense, and not flavorful at all. The sauce that accompanied it wasn't much better. The rest of the meal kind of went downhill beyond that. Including dessert, which was the mango sticky rice. The mango itself was OK but definitely not as sweet as it should have been. The sticky rice tasted like rice with sugar. I've had this dessert numerous times, and this definitely was missing. It's mark. Had we ordered less than my mindset would be that maybe we needed to try some other dishes, but at the end of the day, most if not all dishes at a specialized restaurant should be good, and this just wasn't. read more

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Parking can be a mess here, be careful. Seating was immediate and the resturaunt was nicely put together when it came to the decor. Service was great, staff were very attentive. Khao Soi: 2.5, the curry tasted pre packaged and lacked a lot of the senses that Khao soi usually brings. The spices were there but didn't mesh well. Yellow curry: like the khao soi, the curry definitely tasted prepackaged. 2/5 read more

Kin Thai Street Eatery - Thai Near Me - Sacramento, California

Great Thai spot in Sac... Boyfriend has been talking about this spot for a minute, and we finally went tonight. We got the eggplant salad, I got the masaman curry, and he got the ga prao. Eggplant salad was a good start, and my masaman curry was flavorful with a perfect spice level. Both proteins, so the chicken in mine and pork belly in the ga prao, were cooked great. Service was also good. Water cups were never close to empty, and the music playing were jams. Will be back. read more

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Kin Thai caught my eye while strolling Downtown Sacramento. It's warm interior and welcoming ambiance pulled me into the restaurant. The restaurant wasn't very busy, even at noontime. We ordered the Chicken Curry Puffs, Tom Yum noodle soup, Yellow Curry with beef, and Mango sticky rice. The chicken curry puffs were good, but they were a bit on the drier side. I was hoping to see more chicken inside, but it was mostly potatoes. Great flavor though. The Tom Yum noodle soup was CRAZYYY spicy in my opinion. There is a thick layer of chili oil at the top. Great for spice-lovers, but not my cup of tea. There are many ingredients in the noodle soup, not mainly noodles and soup. The Yellow Curry with beef is my personal favorite! Like the Tom Yum noodle soup, there are various ingredients in the curry, like green beans, eggplant, onion, and zucchini (i'm pretty sure). Loved loved loved that crispy garlic on top. Added a playful crunch! The Mango Sticky rice was great! The mangoes aren't very sweet, (they're probably not in season), but the rice was nice and warm. I also want to add that the rice was a little bit on the drier side. Finished the whole plate! By the way, even with two people eating, their tips suggestions are calculated based on with sales tax included. read more

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On a weekend afternoon, Kin Thai was crowded during their lunch hours. My friends and I ordered off of their diverse menu and received our food within 20 minutes. I tried their Mee Pad See Aew. The noodles were thin and chewy, contrary to the wide noodles that I also love. There was a good proportion of chicken to noodles and veggies. It was savory with a touch of sweetness, and the portion size was filling and I had enough for leftovers. As we finished, we saw another table with a delicious-looking Thai Tea, and this is something that we would love to try next time! read more

Kin Thai Street Eatery - Mee Pad See Aew - Thai Near Me - Sacramento, California

Overall, this place serves good-quality food and has great presentation, but I'm not a huge fan of the restaurant's layout. I'm willing to come back to try it again since I only tried one dish. This place had a Michelin sticker on the door (not a star), so that raised my standards a bit before even walking in. It was dinner time on a Thursday night, and the place was full, with only a party of six ahead of us. They took our name down to call us when our table was ready, but it only took about five minutes before we were seated. The fact that most, if not all, the seats were benches with no back support is what's holding me back from giving this place five stars. In addition to having nothing to lean on, it was raining outside, so we just had to stack our coats and bags next to us up against the wall. While our party of four still had space, it's an inconvenience that I don't experience often at other restaurants. Aside from this, the table was clean, and the staff was quick to take our order. I only got the Ga Prao since I'm trying to stick to my diet better this year. The ground chicken wasn't anything to rave about, but it's ground chicken, so I shouldn't expect anything more, really. Nonetheless, I love a good fried egg on top, and I appreciated the crispy ring this one had for sure. Also, the basil garlic-chili sauce was delicious and really helped to bring the chicken to life. read more

Kin Thai Street Eatery - Ga prao w/ ground chicken - Thai Near Me - Sacramento, California

Came here on a Monday after work because my friend kept hyping up their crab fried rice. There is street parking but you do have to pay. They don't really serve alcohol besides kombucha, so we did a little pre game outside before heading in. We were greeted right away and sat at the bar style seating. Service was smooth and the food came out pretty quick. The crab fried rice was really good and had actual large pieces of crab, not just small flakes. Definitely the highlight. The fried chicken was crispy on the outside, tender inside, and not dry at all. It came with a tangy, sauce that made it even better. The only thing I didn't love was the rice that came with it since it had a curry flavor and I'm not really a fan. The vibe was nice, low lighting, cozy, and not too loud. Busy for a Monday but still comfortable. Only reason for 4 stars is the limited drink options, but overall I'd come back mainly for that crab fried rice. read more

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Heard about this place winning a Michelin star so I've been wanting to try it for a while. I came on a Saturday in which the farmers market was still going on. I ordered ahead and picked up some food. The street in front of it was blocked off due to the farmers market. Only street parking is available. The inside of the restaurant is clean with bright decor and the server was nice. Got the green papaya salad to start, which had great flavor and a decent spice. Then I got the Larb beef, hot pot glass noodles with shrimp and soft shell crab curry. The crab curry was amazing! There were crab chunks within the curry with fried softshell crab served on the side to dip into it. It was really delicious and one of the best Thai curries I've ever had. The larb beef had strong flavor and was quite salty by itself, but eating it with rice helped. The glass noodles were good and were served with a few large shrimps. It cost $100 for all of this which is quite expensive, but the food is high-quality and has great flavor. I had also ordered a Thai tea but they forgot to give it to me when I picked up my food. I called them and they refunded me for the drink. read more

Kin Thai Street Eatery - Crab curry, beef larb, hot pot glass noodles with shrimp and green papaya salad - Thai Near Me - Sacramento, California

Got to try this Michelin Star observed restaurant when i was in Sac with my fiance. This place was SO good! presentation on point, service was great, good vibes as well. My favorite was the calamari and the veggie curry. I really loved how there were different veggies rather than the typical carrots / potato - it also had brussell sprouts, cauliflour, etc. If youre craving a little taste of the "fancier" thai food,try this place out!!! read more

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I've been here a few times now, and the food is always delicious. It's never overly crowded, and I've always been able to walk in and get a table right away. Every visit leaves me impressed, and I really want to give this place a perfect 5 stars, but there are still a few things holding it back. The pricing feels a bit high for the portion sizes. That said, it does encourage ordering multiple dishes to share, which is fun, and the flavors are consistent. Our server was great and stayed on top of refilling water, but the overall service and comfort could be improved. The seating isn't very comfortable, and the tables aren't ideal for sharing multiple dishes, especially since many plates are presented creatively (and beautifully). Also, the napkins are extremely thin and we were only given a few. Minor nitpicks, sure, but after several visits, these are the things that keep holding me back from that higher rating. Now, the food. We ordered a lot to share. We started with The Roots (Kanom Jok), then shared the Thai Papaya Salad with Salted Crab (Som Tom Thai), Green Curry (Gang Kiew Wan), Egg Wrapped Pad Thai (Pad Thai Hor Kai), and Boat Noodle Soup (Kuay Tiew Ruer), and finished with Baked Pumpkin Custard (Kanom Moh Keang) The flavors never miss. The pad thai and green curry are spectacular. The egg-wrapped pad thai was perfectly saucy, and the green curry was sweet and spicy with soft eggplant and vegetables. The Roots appetizer was new to me and fantastic. Made with taro, sweet potato, and pumpkin, it almost reminded me of a hushpuppy or beignet. The dipping sauce as also excellent. The standout dish this time was the boat noodles. Hands down the best thing I've had here yet. Pho-like, but deeper in flavor and more citrusy with lemongrass flavor, a rich beefy broth, and delicate rice noodles. I'd come back just for this alone. I personally didn't love the pumpkin custard dessert, but my family did. That one's purely personal preference, though I did enjoy the sweet and savory contrast from the fried shallots on top. Overall, the food is always very flavorful and thoughtfully prepared. Portions can feel small, and some dishes don't include much of the main protein for the price, which again holds it back from a perfect score. Still, this is a very nice Thai spot offering unique dishes and consistently great flavors. If Yelp did half-ratings I'd bump it to a 4.5/5 instead of 4/5, but I digress. read more

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It was my first time here. It was super beautiful walking in and seemed to have a great ambiance. We were told they had a 20 minute wait which was honestly didn't feel like 20 minutes. The service was quick at first, our server came and we order a drink and starter and needed more time fir our entree. We spent about about 1.5 hrs here and not by choice. Our server never came back. Didnt refill our water, didnt come back to take our order. 3 tables that came after us were able to order and get their food before we were ever able to order. Someone else came to take our order and he finally brings our food and is just on his apple watch (extremely rude) he went to EVERY single table the entire duration except our. We even had to get up to pay , while he was doing last call with other tables but not us. Food was amazing, but would not return because of the extremely terrible service. read more

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Dined at Kin Thai for a colleagues going away lunch and what a lovely time we had. We started the afternoon off with the chive cakes and egg rolls. Both were delicious but the chive cakes were the star! For entree I enjoyed the massaman curry with rice and a side of roti. I am a curry girl but the massaman was new for me. The cinnamon, clove, cardamom elements proudly stood out. Not too thick not too thin, the texture was perfect and the roti was a wonderful compliment. Shout out to our server Chris who recommended the roti with curry. I love Thai iced tea but had never tried Thai iced green tea..I am a new fan! Kristen also helped service our table. I'm looking forward to returning with my hubby. All of the guests enjoyed their food so I've got more dishes to try. Thank you, Chris and Kristen! read more

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update: For 2026, Kin Thai did not keep their Michelin Bib Gourmand. I've been here a few times this year and I can taste why. The food is still good, but inconsistent. I almost always order my favorites and sometimes, the dish is a little off. For instance, the egg pad Thai, the shrimp was a little undercooked. The empanada was a little dry. The service and staff are still really nice. I will probably still come here for some Thai food. I think this place is one of the better Thai places in Sac. read more

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Came here with my parents last Saturday for dinner and we were really impressed. We're from Los Angeles, so we're used to good Thai food, and this spot definitely held its own. Must-order dishes include the chive cakes, which were unique and full of flavor. The clay pot with glass noodles and shrimp was delicious and absolutely worth getting. The seafood pad cha was tasty as well, though the portion was on the smaller side. We also loved the Thai papaya salad, especially with the roasted cashews. Service was excellent across the board. Even though the restaurant was busy, the staff stayed attentive and checked in on us regularly. The ambiance was relaxed with soft music in the background, making it easy to have a normal conversation. Parking can be a bit tricky since it's street parking, so plan accordingly. read more

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Service is quick and clear. The vibe is super chill and low key. More of an intimate lunch/dinner friend or love date. I wouldn't come here with kids. Every one in the other reviews said to get the Khao Soi and WOWOWWW!!!! It is absolutely so delicious. I've come back 3 separate times, each time ordering the khao soi. Came here with a group of friends at first, one friend ordered the Isan steak, so delicious. Another friend ordered the Chicken n Rice, also so freakin good. The other times I blacked out, due to flavor being the bomb. But just order the khao soi, and thank me later. read more

Kin Thai Street Eatery - Thai Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Everything wasn't bad at Kin Thai Eatery, but none of the main dishes were so delicious I'd crave it or need to order it again. It's more of a 3.5 rating in my mind, but I rounded up. l ordered the following: Naem Si Krong Moo (Fermented Pork Ribs), Pou Nim Pad Phong Karee (Soft Shell Crab w/ Curry Sauce), Tom Kha (Coconut Soup), Thai Papaya Salad, and Khao Soi. For dessert I tried the Coconut Pandan Crepe Cake and Mango Sticky Rice. I've had broth I've enjoyed more elsewhere but was impressed by the variety of mushrooms in their Tom Kha; I enjoyed this soup. The Papaya Salad wasn't fishy, which is what l personally want in this dish. I won't go through the other dishes, but I thought everything was a bit mild in flavor. For dessert, I tried both the Mango Sticky Rice and Pandan Cake. I enjoyed the light Pandan Cake. The pieces of coconut were a nice touch. I'd order this again. While the Mango Sticky Rice had perfectly ripe mangos, I felt they went quite light with the amount of sauce they put on top of the rice. The rice was slightly too hard as well. Overall, I'd order a couple of the dishes again, but I feel there's better tasting and better portioned Thai places . read more

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Decided to go here on a whim and did not leave disappointed!! My favorite is usually green thai curry but I especially loveee the pad thai here. Not too salty, noodles are perfect texture, and perfect portion. I did wish they had bamboo in their curry as thats my favorite, just a personal preference! The calamari is pretty good as well although my friend did not like it because the calamari itself had no flavor. I personally like it because of the crunchy breading and juicy squid texture. Lastly, the thai green tea was superrr refreshing!!! Not too sweet and thick compared to when I had it at other places. We came on a Sunday holiday so parking wasn't too hard to find. Keep in mind it is street parking. Service was okay but other than that I would definitely come back to try their other dishes! read more

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My expectations for this restaurant were a bit too high because it looked pretty and was located in the center of everything. Maybe I expected to eat just the usual Thai tasting food. I ordered the maasaman curry, although the presentation was cute and it sounded delicious on paper with it being the #1 ordered item.. I tried every ounce to like it. It was too sweet and too much onion and potatoe. It tasted similar to eating Japanese curry with sugar. Then I tried my friend's green curry and I felt that it was missing something. Both curries tasted similar to quick takeout Thai curry, especially for the price I was just surprised. There wasn't too many options on menu as well, didn't see the usual Thai curry dishes that most thai restaurants had. Service was nice and quick. So if you're looking for your usual Thai restaurant with the popular curries this may not be the best option, this is more so an upscale thai restaurant. Good food, just not my usual! read more

Kin Thai Street Eatery - Massaman curry - Thai Near Me - Sacramento, California

Still my favorite Thai place in Sacramento. So many options and the Thai tea is so good. Restaurant is clean and staff are friendly. The parking is not the greatest, so be sure to plan to look for street parking. I always get a Thai tea (green Thai tea is so good too) and the Khao soi with chicken. So delicious and the portions are great. read more

Kin Thai Street Eatery - L to R: Chicken fried rice, khao soi, soft shell crab curry, mango sticky rice - Thai Near Me - Sacramento, California

After a long day of thrifting around the are, I stumbled upon Kin Thai Street Eatery for lunch and am beyond happy that I did! Upon entrance, you're greeted, sat, and served water within the first 30 seconds. Wait staff were extremely helpful with giving reccomendations with consideration to my party's spice level and hunger level, as well as alcoholic pairing suggestions for our dishes. The decor and tables within the restaurant were all clean, with the tables looking quite shiny! The bathroom was perfectly maintained, fully stocked, clean, and odor free, which is always an underrated plus to your restaurant experience! I ordered the soft shell crab curry with rice, served with an assortment of veggies. The curry was extremely savory and addicting. It perfectly coated your veggies and crab, making the flavor consistent throughout the dish. The crab was fried in a light batter and TRULY was soft shell. For the best bite, I highly reccomend eating the veggies, crab, rice, and lathering it in the curry -- all in one bite. It was mind blowing!! Despite being 6'1 and having an endless appetite, I was unable to finish my food. I believe that the food quality to price and portioning ratio is fair, even if I did pay $33 for the dish. Whenever I go thrifting in Sac, I'll make sure to drop by Kin Thai Street Eatery for the great service, ambience, and delicious food! read more

Kin Thai Street Eatery - Green Curry and Rice, Pad Thai, and Soft Shell Crab Curry and Rice - Thai Near Me - Sacramento, California

Stopped over in Sac for lunch on our way to Lake Tahoe, we picked this place because a friend recommended it, didn't know they are on the 2025 Michelin list until we sat down in the restaurant! Their service is very quick and we are kind of surprised that there are not that many tables in a relatively big space, which is actually pretty great for the customers. As for the dishes they are offering, it's not 100% authentic local Thai food but instead are modified with ingredients that are more American friendly, we still enjoy the food but fee a little bit like eating at a high-end panda express restaurant. read more

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What makes a Thai restaurant deserve a Michelin Guide? For Kin Thai, it's undoubtedly the uniqueness. Several of the most commonly enjoyed Thai dishes, such as drunken noodles, pad thai, and chicken/beef fried rice, are notably missing from the menu. I'd wager a guess that this was an intentional decision. Combined with the spotless geometric interior, the restaurant has plenty of ways to stand out. I tried the khao soi per my server's recommendation. A+ in terms of flavor, which the curry sauce plays the quarterback role in. The creamy broth feels akin to a Thai version of tonkotsu ramen. Deep fried egg noodles make this dish quite interesting... it adds a crispy texture and tastes stellar when soaked in the curry. Not sure if I prefer deep fried noodles over regular. My only complaint is that the dish mainly consists of curry and some noodles. I didn't get a lot of chicken in mine which left me a little unsatisfied for $17. Worth at least one visit. Flavor and attention to detail are this restaurant's strong suits. read more

Cute and cozy spot, very prompted and friendly service. The Thai tea was amazing (not pictured) The papaya salad was actually spicy I appreciated that most places will give an American version of spicy. Thai ravioli was well seasoned, the cold crab surprised me since the dish is hot. Beef satay my friend order it was ok, cucumber salad really good. 3 apps and 2 thai ice teas were 55$ read more

Kin Thai Street Eatery - Thai Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Of all the Thai restaurants in Sacramento, Kin Thai eatery stands out a being unique in how they prepare and serve their Thai streedfood menu. A bit on the pricey side, but worth it. read more

Came here with a friend because we wanted Thai and saw this spot on the Michelin Guide! I had Khao Soi here and it was my first time trying this dish so I don't have anything to compare it to. However, I thought it was a really delicious and rich noodle dishes with tons of sweet and savory coconut flavor. The chicken leg and thigh in the dish was so incredibly tender and fall off the bone. Definitely a very thick broth so it felt like more of a saucy noodle than a noodle soup. My biggest complaint is the uncooked/fried noodle ball it comes with, which even after soaking in the broth was incredibly stale and tough to chew. I'm not sure if it's supposed to be like that. Tried the yellow curry sauce from my friend here too; it was really tasty! I would say this is a higher-end casual thai spot with dishes pushing $20-25. Portions are average. We came on a busy Sunday around 6PM and it was completely packed but luckily we had a clear table for 2. Had to hold our belongings the whole time because the table was small and the chairs are all stools. read more

Kin Thai Street Eatery - Khao Soi w/ Chicken ($18) - Thai Near Me - Sacramento, California

Beef Satay Grilled sirloin skewers with yellow curry & house peanut sauce. The beef wasn't very tender, but the sauce was rich and tasty. Pad Thai Tangy tamarind sauce with chicken, tofu, egg, and peanuts. Classic and very similar to pad thai you'd find at a Thai restaurant Massaman Curry Creamy, aromatic, and spiced with cardamom, cinnamon, cloves & more. Served with a tender stewed chicken leg, potatoes, and peanuts. Different from other Thai curries I've tried. Worth trying read more

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My coworkers and I stopped by Kin Thai for a Tuesday lunch on a whim and were glad to find it open. We were seated right away and immediately impressed by the warm, inviting décor. Ordering is done through a QR code on the table. I had a little trouble pulling it up (possibly just my phone), but once we got the menu, everything looked great. We tried the Khao Soi, Crab Curry, Thai Fried Rice, Thai Iced Tea, and Mango Sticky Rice for dessert. Every dish was flavorful, fresh, and well-prepared. The standout for me was the Crab Curry--absolutely delicious and something I hadn't tried before. The only downside was the fried rice; while good, it felt a little plain for the nearly $18 price tag. Service was attentive without being overbearing--we were checked on a few times and never had an empty water glass. Overall, a lovely experience, and I'd definitely come back to try more dishes. read more

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Tried this spot for Friday night takeout and ordered the Thai Ravioli, Tom Yum Fried Rice, Ga Prao with chicken, and Papaya Salad. The ravioli turned out to be dumplings (still good though), the papaya salad leaned a little bitter, and the Ga Prao was tasty but not super memorable. The tom yum fried rice had the most flavor, but the lemongrass pieces were a bit much. Overall, everything was solid but a little underwhelming for a Michelin-recognized spot. I'd still come back to try their more popular dishes since I have a feeling that's where the magic is. Staff was nice enough to bring the food out for curbside pickup, which was super convenient. Can't comment on the vibes inside since we grabbed it to-go, but I'd be down to give it another shot. read more

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I've been to Kin Thai a few times and have always had great food and friendly service. I love the traditional decor and the intimate setting. It was packed on a Wednesday evening and I'm sure you can expect the same on the weekends. They are included in the MICHELIN Guide 2025 for a reason. My go to order is the Hat Yai Fried Chicken: Southern Region Specialty. Deep fried chicken leg quarters, seasoned shallots, yellow curry dipping sauce and cucumber relish. I went with the steamed jasmine rice, but you can have steamed black sticky rice or brown rice as well. I also enjoyed a nice cold Beerlao Gold, made from Jasmine rice from Laos - a type of rice that brings a light, smooth sweetness and helps balance the flavor of the beer. read more

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Kin Thai Street Eatery has been one of my favorite Thai places! I've been here a few times and the food and service has always been consistent. This past visit I ordered the Fried Roots, Chicken Green Curry with Rice, and Chicken Pad Thai. The Fried Roots came out first as an appetizer. This tasted amazing! It's lightly breaded taro and it came with a tamarind dipping sauce. This was one of my favorite dishes (every dish is my favorite lol). I love how delicate it is and how it's not too heavy. The Chicken Green Curry also tasted amazing! My family always order Green Curry when going out and this had to be my favorite place for green curry. The quality of the ingredients is highlighted and I can taste the difference between this place and others. Chicken Pad Thai was well executed. This dish I'm very picky due to the noodles not being soggy. Yet this place cooks the noodle with the perfect texture. Overall would highly recommend. Writing this reviews makes me want to go back! Tip- They do have different spices to add on, you just have to ask! read more

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Had the best lunch at Kin Thai Street Food which was in the Michelin 2025 Guide. We kicked things off with the fried calamari and The Root--both were awesome. The calamari rings were big and super tender, even the tentacles were soft (which is rare!). The Root was a mix of taro, pumpkin, sweet potato, and black bean cake all deep-fried--kind of like a hush puppy, but way better. It came with a sweet and tangy tamarind sauce topped with peanuts. You get six pieces, and I could've easily eaten them all myself. The Massaman Chicken Curry was a nice surprise--super flavorful with a juicy thigh and drumstick, plus soft chunks of potato. Total comfort food. We also got the Beef Laab, which was a special not on the menu. It had a bit of a spicy kick, made with ground beef and arugula. Really tasty and fresh. The Chicken Pra Gao had minced chicken and jalapeños--so good and packed with flavor. The only dish I didn't love was the Beef Pad Thai. The beef just didn't work for me--maybe chicken, shrimp, or tofu would've been better. You have to try their drinks. The Thai Iced Green Tea and Thai Iced Lime Tea were both super refreshing and not something you see everywhere. Definitely worth ordering! All dishes come with the option of ordering tofu as your protein. The restaurant is vegetarian friendly. The restaurant decor is very casual and so cute. The service was great despite having all the tables occupied. I liked how they told us up front that there would be a wait for our food. read more

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