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    Kinaly Thai Express

    4.3 (279 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Noodles, Bubble Tea
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Bailey J.

    Food: this is my family's GO TO Thai restaurant in Escondido. My parents order it at least once a week. It is consistently delicious, with spice levels on point and fresh ingredients. Service: Kind people who remember my parents and their favorite dishes. Ambiance: I really like the interior of the dining room. Ambient lighting, pretty furniture. I just don't like how high the tables are compared to the chairs

    Drink menu 2/6/2025
    Talar P.

    I can't believe after all these years, I haven't left a review for Kinaly Thai Express! This is our go-to spot for Thai in Escondido. We have tried so many of the different ones and always come back to Kinaly! Some of our favorites: Pad Thai Pad Woon Sen (not found everywhere, and theirs is delicious - glass noodles - perfect when you want some lighter noodles) Basil Entree Eggplant Entree All the Curries Fresh Spring Roll Fried Egg Roll Basically almost everything on the menu :) Beef, Shrimp, and Tofu are our top proteins. The staff is very friendly and we call the orders in and they are ready for us in 10 min or so (on busy weekday lunch days). They have a rewards system (sign up with your phone # at their kiosk) and every few visits you can cash in for $10 off (or sooner for other freebies). They have added a little market inside with fun candies (lots of Hello Kitty), chips, drinks to try as well as some toys now, too. Glad to have them so close!

    Tofu spring rolls woty peanut sauce
    Noel R.

    The spring rolls were really good but the green curry was soooooooooooo good! Absolutely loved it. Staff was very kind and explained things well as I have some food allergies. Can't wait to try the rest of the menu!

    Green Curry
    Felina V.

    Kinaly Thai Express continues to be a super reliable, quick, and delicious nearby option for Thai food in Escondido! I ordered at the counter for takeout, and even though it was a full house, it still only took about 15 minutes to receive an appetizer and two entrees. Great, speedy service! Very laidback atmosphere.

    Rick M.

    Stopped in for lunch for the first time. I ordered the Drunken noodles and Papaya salad. The meat in the noodles were dry and not very good...the papaya salad tasted like it had been made several days ago....the texture was odd and you could tell it wasn't fresh. It came out way too fast to be made fresh. It was very disappointing. I won't be back. Restaurant is disorganized and messy.

    Pad See Ew with chicken
    Sydni Z.

    The service was phenomenal! I ordered the pad see ew with chicken and the food was ready within 10 minutes. I decided to dine in and although I was by myself, the ambiance of the restaurant was comfortable. The dining area is small, but for a good quality, fast meal, I absolutely recommend

    $12 lunch special chicken and eggplant. The picture made it look a lot bigger but portion was tiny.
    Thuy C.

    Was starving so stopped by here randomly and the spot is cute and clean. Very modern. It's an express Thai place so you order at the counter and the food comes in plastic/ paper plates - nothing fancy. Great flavors like what you expect from Kinaly Thai. The portions are tiny though. I got the lunch special for $12 (chicken eggplant) and it was the smallest portion I've had. I was still starving afterward and could have probably ate another meal here. For that alone, I probably won't be coming back because of the portion size

    Milk tea with boba
    Nicholas G.

    Great Thai Food joint in a well known shopping center. They also have boba, teas, and imported sodas. Service is fast! I ordered at the cashier in the front, had a seat and about five minutes later my order (three kings, with a side of white rice and a milk tea with boba) was delivered to my table. The place is small... I think five tables. They have a couple tables outside. Five stars for a delicious, flavorful meal.

    Pad Thai
    Diana M.

    I noticed this place a few weeks ago, as I passed by I saw a cute boba tea display and great lunch specials! For my short lunch period I called ahead and placed my order with a friendly worker. Within 15 minutes I picked up my freshly made food and devoured It! The food was flavorful, perfect spice level and well portioned for the affordable price ! I would recommend this place because of the hardworking staff, the cute, bright interior and of course the authentic food!

    Mango W/ Sticky Rice
    Anabella G.

    This review is just for the dessert. I tried their food years ago and I thought it was decent. My boyfriend and I were craving mango sticky rice so we decided to get some here since it was close. Unfortunately, for $21 this is what we got. Little mango, the sticky rice was good but could've used more coconut sauce or some kind of sweetener. The ratio was pretty off. Hope this can improve some day!

    April J.

    We have one in Carlsbad so excited to try this Express version. Almost like small market with drinks and snacks to purchase as well.

    Pad Thai & pad see ew

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    Have done take out twice and have been happy with the food! Prices are reasonable as well.

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    Really good and tasty Thai food I've been a customer for a while. There noodles and drinks are great!!

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    11 months ago

    very very yumm! they were nice and greet us when we left! super polite people! love the culture and food was very delicious!

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    Great spring rolls very fresh , perfect Green curry dish this is more of a lunch establishment( quick snack) kinda place.

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    2 years ago

    My favorite, we order to go ALOT!!! Excellent food and service, best Thai restaurant in Escondido, great customer service.

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    1 year ago

    Nice staff, and clean restaurant. I ordered to go but definitely would want to come back and dine in :)

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    3 years ago

    Ordered take out. Some of the best yellow curry I have ever had. You can taste all the herbs and spices you should. I xcelleny meal

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    Great service and portions for price. Would definitely return. Clean store as well with fun atmosphere

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    Some of the best Thai I've had in a while. So fresh, great boba, and the service was great.

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    2 years ago

    Excellent flavor! Better than other Thai places in the area. The curry was amazing. Egg rolls were good too

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