I loved this place when it opened and over the last year or so it seems empty when we go in. One time recently I went in with friends and no one was there to greet us. I yelled a few times because I heard someone in the back talking, but still no one came. We left and went somewhere else. Gave it another shot after that. Food was good, service was slow, place was empty. Hope this place picks up again, in service and popularity. We'd love it to survive in our neighborhood. Our go-to fav is the pineapple fried rice. The restaurant itself is well designed visually, but seating is somewhat uncomfortable. The high top chairs are the most comfortable for those of us with back issues. read more

Came here and got the $40 Plate of Nations combo meal for 2. Highly recommend. It was a great deal considering it comes with a drink, papaya salad, two 3.5 oz steaks with Thai style chimichurri, and small bowls of kao soi. Great portion sizes. If you come here after Plate of Nations is over, their chicken pad Thai is pretty good too. Service is great. The middle aged lady who works here is so cute. It's pretty empty the two times I've gone here; I think it would be neat if they got some more support read more

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Great spot for a date night or a casual meal with a friend. Lots of fun cocktails on the menu I'd like to try. Every time I've been there have been plenty of comfy tables available and the staff has been very attentive. We ordered larb gai (3 star spicy but I'll get 4 star next time!) and the Khao soi with chicken - both delicious. The larb was fresh & limey but I wish it came with more lettuce/cabbage! The crispy chicken on the khao soi was incredible and the broth had incredible flavor. Will definitely be back. read more

Maa Kiin - Kao Soi - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Most people don't make their way to Columbia City, which is a shame because they're missing out on a genuinely great restaurant. I've tried a variety of dishes from here, and everything has been consistently solid. On this visit, I ordered the Kao Soi, a Northern-style curry with egg noodles, crispy chicken, mustard greens, shallots, and roasted chili. It came with four small pieces of fried chicken and one chicken leg. There were also some fried egg noodles on top, which I always find fun and interesting. They add an amazing crunch, but you do need to eat them quickly before they get soggy. The curry itself was rich, aromatic, and comforting. Especially during cold weather (like right now). Even with how good the Kao Soi was, my favorite dish from this spot is still the Pad See Ew, wide rice noodles stir-fried with egg, Chinese broccoli, and soy bean sauce. No matter which protein you choose, it's always perfectly cooked and well-seasoned. The crispy crab wontons were another standout. Each bite had the perfect balance of crunch and creaminess, the golden, crackly shell held a smooth, flavorful filling with just the right amount of crab. They weren't heavy or greasy at all, and honestly tasted great even without the sauce. They came with a sweet-and-sour dip, but I thought the wontons were better on their own. Parking is street parking only, which can be hit or miss. If you want to avoid the hassle, I'd recommend taking the T-Link, it's about a 10-minute walk from the station. Overall, a highly underrated spot worth the trip read more

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I went here for the first time for Plate of Nations and was so impressed by how beautiful the space was and the delicious food. I especially loved the Kao Soi, the service was great too. read more

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Placed an order online at 7 PM on a Thursday. I received a text that my food would be ready between 7:25-7:30. I arrived at around 7:25 to a mildly busy restaurant and I was immediatly helped by a kind waitress. My food was luckily ready so I could take it and go. The vibes of the restaurant seemed great, with nice comfortable seating so next time I'd consider eating in. I got the crispy crab wontons and pad see ew with chicken. The crispy crab wontons were delicious I would definitely get them again. The pad see ew was quite good. Got it with a 3/4 spice and I could taste the spice so that was great! Not really that strong flavor otherwise but some salt and pepper helped a ton. Would love to try the curry next time! read more

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Super good tofu wraps, sea bass curry, garlic chicken, and pineapple fried rice! Definitely be back!

Beautiful restaurant in the Columbia city neighborhood. The best back support I've received at a restaurant in a long time. The khao soi I ordered was so delicious with the fried chicken bites in there so crispy and juicy. I don't remember them asking for spice level specification so everything was on the milder side. But I'm sure you can request it. We also got a trio of hot sauces to add in ourselves. I had a great time with my friends at this place. read more

I've tried this spot twice, once sit down and once to-go. This is a review for the to-go food! Got spice level 2 for everything and probably will get 3 next time because the 2 wasn't very spicy the first day, but got spicier the second day as leftovers Pad see ew: pretty good, but didn't have much of a caramelization flavor that I typically love. I want to try more noodle dishes here though! Tom yum fried rice with beef: my favorite Tom yum fried rice is at Ocha in Renton (I don't gatekeep restaurants!), but I'd say this one comes second! Has the savory, the sour, the meats! Pad Cha Gang Pa: got this curry because it comes with different proteins, enjoyed this with the rice and having the Thai eggplant was so interesting! Definitely not a veg I see often Tom yum soup: enjoyed this, it has all the key flavors! Should have gotten spicier read more

Maa Kiin - Tom yum soup, half eaten to-go size small - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Happy to see this Thai restaurant in the heart of Columbia City! The space is nice and welcoming, with friendly staff. Service was a little on the slow side even with not many other guests in the restaurant! I got the chicken kee mao noodles with 2 stars (out of 4). It wasn't spicy at at all. The dish was good with lots of vegetables however, the noodles themselves lacked some flavor. I would return here and try other items and overall I thought the food was good but was not blown away. read more

Maa Kiin - Chicken kee mao noodles. - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

When I saw a new Thai place had opened up with good reviews, I knew I had to come check it out. Tom yum soup- 4/5 hit the spot Pad see ew- 4/5 this was pretty good, it has the wok hey taste (kinda reminds me of chow fun) Khao soi- 5/5 I love ordering khao soi at different Thai restaurants to compare them. This one is def up there! I didn't even end up using the spicy sauce (shocking because I looove spicy food) because I didn't want it to mask the curry taste. Also everyone who worked at the restaurant was soo sweet. Someone mentioned that khao soi is from their hometown and they make it taste exactly that way. The quality and the price is unbeatable! There's been too many mediocre thai places that have popped up with ridiculous prices in Seattle so it's really refreshing to find a solid Thai place again! read more

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A fantastic addition to Columbia City! The ambiance is trendy and modern inside, and the staff is incredibly nice and attentive. We ended up ordering the cashew chili rice plate with added pork belly, and it felt comfy and home cooked. We greatly enjoyed khao soi - the curry was creamy and flavorful. We asked for level 2 spicy which didn't really feel spicy at all. Their glasses of wine are currently $12, and their bottles are currently $35, which I think is a good deal. They have creative cocktails for $12 as well. I think this restaurant can really shine in the small Columbia City downtown area. We definitely hope to come back again! read more

Maa Kiin - Cashew chili with pork belly - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Maa Kiin is a new Thai restaurant on Rainier, in the middle of Columbia City. This puts them in competition with Bua 9 Thai, a few blocks further south. Now, don't get me wrong, Bua 9 has great food, but it is more of a take-out joint. Sure, they have seating, but there is zero atmosphere or ambiance. Maa Kiin, on the other hand, has a gorgeous interior. The food is beautifully presented as well as delicious. I'd happily go on a date there, and they have a few dishes I hadn't tried before, such as the Khao soi. There's an interesting cocktail menu, too, that I look forward to experiencing. We're lucky to have such a great new restaurant open in our neighborhood! read more

Maa Kiin - Khao soi comes pickled cabbage - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Poor quality food and an "Okay" rating. Best to avoid. South Seattle deserves better. Pad Thai was too oily and the beef was not good, chicken satay tasted like burnt hair, Kao Soi was mediocre. read more

I've eaten here a few times and I just love coming back. It's my fav Thai restaurant so far. read more

Maa Kiin - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came here for early dinner with a couple friends. Small restaurant felt intimate and trendy with exposed brick and booths outfitted with cushions to lounge on. We were the only ones in there, I think, aside from a few people who came in to pick up carry-out orders, so our visit was quiet. Our server was pleasant and mostly left us alone to visit after taking our orders and dropping off our food. They have a good looking cocktail menu. I ordered a Havana Sidecar which was a bit on the sweet side for me. I'll order something else next time which hopefully will be easier on the syrup. Green curry is not my usual go-to for Thai, but it sounded good this day and was tasty. I'm a leftovers person, but I ate it all in one sitting. And they offered to split our bill for us which was helpful. read more

Super tasty Thai restaurant now open in Columbia City! The pad see ew reminded me of eating in Thailand - flavorful and charred/stir fried well! The panang curry was the perfect consistency, not too thick or thin. The juices/flavor of the sizzling beef was soo tasty and easy to chew (not too fatty). And also went well with the garlic green beans! We were saying how the green beans reminded us of the ones from Naam (in Madrona) and we found out they're owned by the same people and Naam's head chef preps sauces and some food for them. To top it off, we had the mango sticky rice! Mango is in season and was perfect! I wish the sticky rice had a bit more coconut flavor (from the coconut milk/cream) but that's just my personal preference. Pretty standard Thai iced tea and fun cocktails that are reasonably priced. I also went a second time and got chicken pad thai, which was average. It had good flavor but I wish it was pan fried a bit more (maybe more sauce..?) as the noodles look sort of plain. The spice levels aren't that spicy, so if you like spice I'd recommend asking for chili oil/flakes. Prices are pretty decent for entrees ($14-18) but add $2 for beef, $3 for prawns, and $5 for seafood. Overall, 10/10 would recommend! I'll definitely be back to try out more dishes and to have pad see ew + mango sticky rice again! read more

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The crab fried rice is delicious! I've come back a few times. Consistently tasty. The decor is clean and simple. The server was friendly and accommodating read more

The tofu red curry was delicious. The brown rice was different than you would usually get at other places . But it was good. The interior is nice. The service was good. The tables are small. It gets congested. The place is for 1-4 people. Beyond that it is to compact. read more

One of the few Thai places with Kao Soi on the menu! Love the atmosphere too. Staff is friendly and attentive as well. Its a welcome addition to the neighborhood. The only thing that I wish they do is get some proper seat cushions for the bench seating. The pillows look great but are less than desired if you're going to actually use them to sit on for ant length of time. read more

Loved this spot while I was visiting new york! Super good food and amazing staff as well

We tried this new Thai restaurant in the middle of summer and were very impressed. We came in midday when the restaurant was empty. Service was just right - there when we needed them, but not hovering. We got the spring rolls, fresh rolls, green papaya salad, lard Gai, pad see ew, grilled salmon curry, and pad price king. Everything was so yummy. Same for the cocktails and non-alcohol drinks. The 3* was truly quite spice (3 out of 5), and I like very spicy food, so I wouldn't recommend choosing 4 or 5 unless you know you can take the heat. (Or maybe it varies depending on who's cooking.) Ambiance is nice and relaxed - totally appropriate for a family dinner. read more

The food I ordered was all really good. The kao soi was super tasty and they packaged it well with the noodles and toppings separate from the curry so it wouldn't get soggy. The chicken drumstick was also tender and flavorful. Eating the leftover broth with rice was amazing. Their pad Thai was good too, I'm happy it wasn't super sweet/ketchupy. The crispy pork belly, chicken satay, and grilled pork were all great too. I would definitely eat here again. read more

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So happy there is finally a GOOD Thai restaurant in Columbia City. It's really nice and new inside with comfortable seats. The service is really attentive and fast. And the food is so good! We will definitely be back. They just opened a couple days ago, but are already one of my favs. read more

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Authentic Thai Food in Columbia City! This is my first time here and the food was amazing. The portions were plenty to feed two people. 1. Grilled Octopus: cooked perfectly, nice and tender. The dipping sauce was a spicy fish sauce similar to "crack sauce" highly recommend ordering this as an appetizer 2. Pad See Ew: is more on the lighter side in terms of color but the flavor was still there. The noodles and tofu had the fire-wok flavor which made it delicious 3. Kao Soi: the kitchen were out of chicken drumsticks so we sub for crispy chicken. The chicken reminded me of Korean fried chicken with how crispy it was. The kasoy broth had a lot of coconut cream flavor but balanced. It's served with pickled mustard greens & chili oil. One con was the wait time for our food to come out despite the restaurant being fairly empty. It took 45 mins to an hour? Server was friendly & attentive with refills on beverages. read more

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I've been to Maa Kiin before and ordered a bunch of food for the family to go- it was delicious, priced correctly and quick. When I came back again for myself, the experience was largely different. The pad thai was bland, even with the spice. Wait time was upward of 30 minutes for one person to go. (The restaurant had less than 10 people seated as well.) Even though the server was great, the food was lacking. May come back again for a (hopefully) better experience. read more

Excellent Thai spot! Our server was wonderful! From the moment we walked in as soon as I approached the counter she smiled and sat us at a nice table. She was warm, happy, patient, and accommodating throughout the service. The food and drinks were excellent. The fresh rolls tasted really fresh! The peanut sauce just had a slight kick. Enough to make it interesting. Ordered Khao Soi with steak and it was fabulous! Fresh vegetables, hot soup, crispy chicken, and both crispy and soft egg noodles!! What a dish! Came with a side of pickled vegetables packed with flavor and some spicy numbing chili YUM!! Cocktails were cold, boozy, and delicious. Can't wait to explore more of everything. My husband ordered the ground pork and wonton with egg noodles, which he loved! Savory and spicy. A good portion too! Ambiance was nice. Modern, cozy and relaxing. They made good use of the space they're in. read more

Tasty Thai food. Nice service, great Location. Now that we live nearby this is a steady go to stop for us read more

My partner and I have been coming here at least once every 2 weeks and the park experience has always been great! Great food, very good cocktails and service with a smile! The prawn avocado curry is one of my personal favorites! read more

Update: At the request of a friend I went back, and have to say I was pleasantly surprised. They've got their service kinks ironed out, and the food was excellent. So glad they got it together, this neighborhood needed a high quality Thai restaurant and now we've got one. read more

Ended up at Maa Kiin because the restaurant we actually chose was unexpectedly closed, and so happy we did! We ordered a few things to share: Crispy Crab Wontons, Green Bean Garlic with crispy pork belly, Mussamun Curry, Larb Gai, a mojito, and a Thai iced coffee. Everything was way better than expected. Spice levels are 1-4, we ordered a 3 expecting it to be nice and spicy. Only the Larb Gai came out with any heat on it though, and it was still more mild than expected. Spice level was the only thing that would have made the meal better. Service was fast and friendly, and the restaurant was clean and comfortable. Highly recommended! read more

This place is bomb! We are so happy to have discovered a delicious Thai spot with great ambiance. The peanut sauce was amazing (so essential for a good Thai spot). The Pad Kee Mao was soooo good too! Spicy, slightly sweet, and savory. We already can't wait to come back and try more! read more

Maa Kiin - Prawn satay with peanut sauce - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Excellent kee mao noodles. I wish I could say more but it's all I ever get. This white lady from the midwest can't handle any spice but man I love to get this dish with 1 star and bite those luscious noodles. Comfort food. read more

Holy crap this was good. We had a variety of dishes. The Kee Mao and Papaya Salad were our favorites, but it was all great. And super friendly staff read more

I ate here before, and the food was ok. However, I went there again tonight, and was told that the food was going to take a while as the kitchen was backed up with to-go orders. Ok, no problem. I asked for a beer while I was waiting but was ignored. After that the server walked by me several times, each time carrying a single dish. She never acknowledged me, so I left after about 15 minutes. Just bad service for so-so food. Not worth it. read more

Worst Thai food I've had for a long time. Minced pork tasted as if it was microwaved in soy sauce. The whole dish was salty, unexpectedly sweet, and bitter. Will stay away. read more

The food was pretty good albeit a touch salty. We ordered the kao soi, pork larb, garlic green beans with chicken, and tom ka. The tom ka tasted weirdly too sweet. I wouldn't order again. They've only been open for 3 months so service is still pretty lacking. We almost left after waiting a while to order our food but the waiter finally came. read more

thought I'd try something different so I ordered the sea bass. it was dry and seemed over cooked. my suggestion, stick with the traditional dishes. read more

We have only had takeout. This thai food is excellent. Great deep flavors. The curries are delicious, and the fried basil on the garlic chicken is so crunchy. Maa Kiin has become a regular on our takout rotation. read more

The food was amazing. The service was good and the setting was comfortable. I would definitely go back. read more

Maa Kiin - Seabass. Sooo good. - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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