Ambiance: check. Service: check. Food presentation: double check! Food taste: check, but mediocre... If you're looking for an intimate date night, this is the place with all the vibes. It's average Thai food, elevated with presentation. We've all heard the saying, "You eat with your eyes first." The Spread: The Appetizer Symphony- A small bite of the popular apps, made for sharing. Roti- The curry dipping sauces are a bit salty. Stir Fry Chicky Pleasure- A little bit of spice, but not overwhelming. Average. E-San Ribs- Spicy and flavorful Mamasan Curry- Salty. I feel like most their curries are salty... Coconut Ice Cream Fantasy- A must try if you like coconut! Mango Sticky Rice- Mangoes are nice and ripe along with the not sticky sweet rice. Dessert Wonderland- A visual piece of art! It's fun (usually for young ones or the die hard cotton candy fanatics). They use iPads as menus. It'd be nice to have alcohol wipes or towelettes to clean our hands after ordering. There's hooks on the sides of the table for bags/purses- a big plus! No complaints with the service. They neatly pack your leftovers for you as well. Overall, a picturesque experience. I'd definitely return to try the cocktails! read more

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Makiin is such a cute restaurant !!! They have a bit of construction happening at the front but there's street and under garage parking available. They have a lunch buffet for those who don't know what to order. We did this. I thought the food was delicious a twist to traditional Thai food. The service was top notch! The waitress told us about everything and our water was never empty ! Just the whole presentation of this restaurant is nice . Even the restroom was high end . I do think this is more for the girls! Take a few of your friends and have a good time ! read more

Makiin was amazing! I am so very impressed with my first time here. Their drinks were perfectly balanced, not too sweet but definitely taste the alcohol- I ordered the Pu Lae pineapple. I ordered the appetizer symphony- included watermelon summer salad, chive cake, Thai kick chicken, and another salad on a betel leaf? All were great- except the betel leaf- it's just not for me. Mains: Golden Tumeric Deep Sea ( whole fish ) served precut into cubes. The fish came out piping hot- dipping sauce for the fish was just mind blowing. Such a great combo. Also ordered the drunken noodle- also exceptional. Dessert: mango sticky rice- needed a little more condensed milk. Nothing too exciting Service was attentive and friendly. Ambiance was colorful, comfortable and clean. I came here for my birthday and they made a happy birthday sign for me!! ::tears:: so sweet and I thought that was above and beyond. I would highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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Dirty restaurant. I would avoid. Years ago it might have been good but has really gone down hill. Saw a roach in bathroom. Bathroom is also right near kitchen. read more

From the massive gold doors and ornate dragon chopstick holders to the sprawling digital menu on the iPad minis and detailed wait staff garments, MaKiin definitely delivers on ambiance and making the experience feel more "luxe." The Thai food flavors are not as complex or addicting as some other spots, but the food is still enjoyable and the presentation makes it fun (and you're definitely paying for it!). The menu is studded with pretty pictures and seems endless. I love how they have high tea, a lunch buffet, and lunch specials to choose from that continue into the weekend too! ** "Appetizer Symphony": Presented on a tree/shelf with 2 of each appetizer. This was really fun to try, with my favorite being the crispy chive triangles with a soft interior. Lots of colors and flavors. Would totally get this one again! ** Calamari: delicately breaded, comes with curry sauce. Enjoyed it but wouldn't order again ** Crispy garlic chicken: Nicely cooked (not dry!), tasty with the slightly sweet but savory sauce ** "Flavorful Drunken Adventure" (pad kee mao): only comes in a minimum spiciness level (cannot omit spiciness), but it was pleasant and not too spicy. Wish the noodles came in longer pieces, but everything was chopped up. ** "Sizzling Northern Adevnture" (khao soi): curry soup was poured table-side through a cute elephant-shaped teapot :) Presentation was nice, with braded egg noodles. The meat was tender and delicious! The noodles were a little too hard even after soaking in the curry. Rice on the side would have been great for the curry sauce. ** Creme brulee: friend said it tasted like a normal creme brulee (but he liked it) Dining there was an enjoyable experience; the food tasted good (not amazing) and it was fun to eat with our eyes before digging into each dish. I was treating a friend to a birthday meal and we had ordered the creme brulee dessert. It was delivered to the table with an additional scoop of ice cream and a candle that the server said was for the birthday. We thought it was a nice touch, especially since the theatrics were really neat with dry ice making an ocean of fog around the dish. But I was pretty annoyed when I saw that they added the ice cream to the bill. We didn't ask for it, so that is really bad in my eyes, especially for somewhere that's trying to be high end. And what if my friend didn't like that flavor of ice cream? There was also a photographer that took our photo and surprised us later with framed prints. We were pretty impressed until she asked us if we wanted one for $20. Our server (Alex) and the manager were really nice and checked up on us, and I loved how our waters were always refilled. Overall, fun to visit if you're in the mood for something new, but not somewhere to impress with food specifically. Rating 4/5 stars to try and be fair, but having the feeling of the place trying to be sneaky definitely dampened my positive impression of MaKiin. I might come back to try the high tea, but those little things from our visit are making me think twice. read more

I know these are challenging times for everyone. Restaurants are being particularly hit hard. However, I was especially saddened by my recent experience at Makiin. It's such a beautiful place with the most unique and beautiful plate, glassware, utensil, and overall environment I have ever seen. I was in there the other day for a take out and it appeared as if the soul of the restaurant had died. The atmosphere was dark, stale and old. The employees seemed on edge and flustered. And the service was extremely slow. There was one bartender waiting on the bar and the Entire restaurant. I recognized him from Eddie V's and I know him to be an excellent bartender. He was just a blurry being in constant motion. I may add that he was serving the bar and Holiday tables. Meaning each table had 6, 8,10 or 14 people. I could not believe my eyes. One person serving an entire restaurant. I waited far too long to be served, to receive my drink, and to receive my to go shrimp fried rice, which was delicious, by the way. I don't know about the future of Makiin. Restaurants are closing everyday in Houston and across the country. I wish them well. read more

This is upscale Thai! Parking was simple there was complementary Valet, when I walked in I was greeted warmly by the hosted and directed to where my friend were already seated. The vibe in side was nice, the lights were dim and there was live music. Loved the iPads as menus since the restaurant is kind of dark. For drinks Everything thing we ate was delicious! I loved their elevated take on traditional dishes, my khao soi was served with a quail egg (which was delicious), and my friend's salmon was topped with caviar. It wouldn't be like me to go to a Thai restaurant and not get the mango sticky rice! I was yummy I just wish they gave more than a dollop of the coconut ice cream. I truly enjoyed this visit and the next day leftovers hit the spot! read more

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We went there for a weekend lunch. The interior design of the restaurant is very... grand? Lots of decor, high ceiling. Almost felt like Las Vegas. But it felt super dark for a sunny mid-day. We could see the menu on a tablet and the servers were attentive. We ordered two lunch duo special, but we found the portion to be little so ordered another entree. Sadly, we found their food to be just so so. Crispy garlic chicken was too bread-y and appetizers were not interesting at all. Thai basil chicken was better than the others. read more

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Beautiful place! And amazing food, the server and staff were all phenomenal. Can't say enough good things about the food and drinks. Must try! read more

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Service was good, the ambiance of the space was great and the presentation of the food was great. Nice fun cocktail menu and inventive menu. My wife and daughter thought the chicken was not great, a bit rubbery (though the sauce and everything else in the dish was great) and my garden bowl was pretty plain. Calamari was superb. So, fun place , but not the best food you will have in Houston. read more

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One word to express my dining experience here at MaKiin Thai... Exquisite. I came to MaKiin a few days ago was because a friend was looking for a place to host a birthday luncheon. When I first heard about the new All-You-Can-Eat lunch buffet on Instagram early this year, I was excited to try the dishes because most of menu items are out of my budget. But the artistic presentation and the atmosphere are worth a try. Considering this visit a sampling venue, I promised to myself not to pig out. I have been here before but only nibbled on 2 dishes as I was participating a celebration and didn't get to sit down with my guests to try the food. There are 11 items on the buffet line (see my pictures). The variety was great for both vegan and meat eaters. I eat everything, but I also scout restaurants for those vegan friends. MaKiin Thai is definitely a great place to start. There are 3 pages of Plant Based dishes. Here is a list of the dishes I have tried. - Purple Jasmine Rice - Excellent savory starch base. - Shrimp Tom Yum Soup - A lighter side of Tom Yum with small shrimps. - Tom Kha Soup - Coconut milk-based soup with halved cherry tomatoes, chicken and mushrooms. - Pumpkin Curry - Mild curry with jasmine rice. (my favorite combination) - Chicken Dumpling - Deep fried dumpling. Great for appetizers. - Papaya Salad - It's the spiciest dish I have ever tried. Whoa! - Stir Fried Veggies with Tofu - Great combination of kale and fried tofu in an awesome flavor base. Definitely a must-try vegan dish. - Tamarind Brussels Sprouts - Very sweet dish to my palate. Definitely vegan. - Pad See Ew - Flat rice noodles with chicken. - Beef Drunken Noodles - Flat rice noodles with tender beef. It has a hidden spiciness and lots of flavors. - Thai Fried Rice - Mixture of vegetables in this savory fried rice. Colorful presentation. I can't remember if there was meat in there. Looking at the menu tablet, I already decided a few dishes to try on my return visit. My rule to find parking is to arrive early. For the lunch buffet, the best time to get here is 11:25 and park right in front of the restaurant. read more

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I had the pleasure to dine at MaKiin last weekend to celebrate Houston Restaurant Weeks for 2024. We met at another location for drinks before our 8:30 reservation and then piled into my car leaving the others at the drinks spot. MaKiin has valet parking in front but also free garage parking below the restaurant which I took advantage of. The four of us were seated promptly and I noticed the swanky interior with a nice looking full bar. I liked the interior. From the $55 HRW dinner menu, I chose the crispy delight unleashed to start followed by the salmon royale for the entree and then the flavors of the East for dessert. The crispy delight unleashed arrived a few minutes later on an elegant small plate with crispy rice crackers and a covered bowl of dip consisting of minced chicken. shrimp, coconut and chili peppers. The crackers dipped into the sauce were very tasty. I enjoyed mine making it a good start. Next up was the salmon royale which was simply a piece of poached salmon cooked in a curry sauce on top of a bed of purple jasmine rice with cucumber slices in between. I liked this dish and it was more filling than it looked. For my taste the salmon was slightly over cooked. I would have preferred it cooked a little rare for taste purposes. That was my only noted imperfection. Perhaps the Thai way is to cook the salmon that way. Finally the flavors of the East dessert turned out to be the Thai version of crème brûlée which was very good taste wise. I enjoyed it and was glad I ordered it. Added to this was a small cup of hot tea with sugar cubes alongside. This served as a delicious palate cleanser. Finally our table service was prompt and professional. This is a nice upscale Thai restaurant that serves very good tasting food with an attractive presentation. I would be happy to return. read more

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BEAUTIFUL place!! Service was great! Our waiter was so helpful in recommendations! Food came out fast and was delicious! Sooo many birthdays tonight! Felt like ppl come here to celebrate their birthdays! A GREAT choice because they make you feel special with your own Birthday "centerpiece" and a complimentary birthday dessert! read more

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Everything was delicious! Sister company of Kin Dee and they didn't disappoint. Made reservations ahead of time for a party of 4 on a saturday night. We were able to get seated right away. Started off with a drink and I got a Hua Hin Mango (tequila based drink and got it mild) and it was really tasty. Loved the rim of it and excellent mango flavor. Perfect girlie drink! We made it in time for happy hour so got the corn fritters to start and they were nice and crispy! Paired well with the thai chilli sauce. Also to start, we ordered the Thai Basil Mussels. Excellent and flavorful broth and plenty of mussels and cooked nicely. They do NOT skimp. The Soft shell crab papaya salad was very refreshing. Great crunch from the papaya, carrots and string beans. The Soft shell crab was also crispy. For mains we ordered the Flavorful Drunken Adventure (which essentially is like drunken noodles). Came with Fresh rice noodles stir-fried sliced angus beef with carrots, sweet red onion, tri-color bell peppers, baby corn, aromatic galangal stock, and whole young green peppercorn finished with fragrant Thai basil and crispy green kale. Very good! The crispy garlic chicken was also very flavorful and crispy. Would go great with some white rice. I really liked the Royal Pad Thai Delight. It included "Sen Chan" noodles combined with succulent lobster tail, spiced tofu, chives, bean sprouts, sweet radish, shallots, crushed peanuts, and chili flakes, all tossed in our renowned Pad Thai sauce, garnished with an egg net​. The noodles were cooked nicely and had that sweet pad thai sauce coated. Lobster was cooked well and quite meaty. The Majestic Ocean Medley came in a clay pot and included Casserole of poached lobster tail, scallop, crispy soft-shell crab, calamari, and bean vermicelli noodles. Enhanced with bacon chips, celery, green kale, and a zesty Thai mignonette. A seafood heaven essentially and excellent flavors in this dish as well. really great portions overall for the mains! For dessert, i recommend the mango sticky rice. Mango was actually quite sweet and the sticky rice was SUPER sticky (in a good way) almost mochi like texture and the coconut sauce that we drizzled paired nicely. Ambiance was beautiful and they did have a live DJ. Parking - free parking in the garage connected to the building going down the ramp. Valet as well. Restrooms - clean and nice napkins read more

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I went for the weekend AYCE lunch and it was not a disappointment! FYI, make sure you have a reservation for the ayce deal. They have the classics such as pad see ew, tom yum and Tom kha soup, fried rice, brussel sprouts, pad Thai, curry, and papaya salad. The papaya salad is pretty spicy beware! For $30/person (at the time of this post) the food is pretty decent for the price. My favorite was the Tom kha soup and the curry! They arranged the ayce buffet style so you can get as much or as little as you want which was perfect for me. I ordered the butter fly pea ice cream after the meal which was so good. It wasn't too sweet which was a nice refresher after the lunch. The restaurant is nicely decorated and feels fancy. Parking is free in the garage nearby. The staff were very welcoming. I even forgot something at the restaurant and the manager called me to let me know! Thank you for such a wonderful experience! read more

MaKiin - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

Incredible flavors. 10/10 service. Gorgeous interior. Such an underrated gem. The menu has full pictures and descriptions. Need to come back to try their cocktails! read more

MaKiin - Pumpkin curry, tom yum soup, ocean salad. Drunken noodles - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

Beautiful space, an employee mentioned some of the art deco is authentic. The food was AMAZING! So fresh and flavorful. In my experience Thai food is spicy. That was perfectly fine for me but some of my party members couldn't do spice. The restaurant was able to adjust the heat level for them. Alex was our server, he was so attentive, gave great recommendations and had a lot of patience with our picky eater. They have a buffet that I plan to go back for. I want to sample everything from this amazing place! read more

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The ambiance and service were top notch! As for the food, our apps tasted great but the food could use some improvement. It was a bit bland for our liking though we took their suggestion on what to order. Maybe next time! read more

Happily pleased with our first visit to Makiin. Our reservations were messed up (my error) but they were so accommodating and seated us quickly. The atmosphere and service was great. Started with cocktails and a great appetizer presentation. Main courses were both plentiful and delicious. The whole time we enjoyed the live music and vocals with Sheleah . We ended with a couple of great desserts (extra thanks to our waiter) to end the evening. We will be back and look forward to another nice dinner experience. read more

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came back to MaKiin for lunch buffet and i absolutely love it :) staff were so friendly n' welcoming! buffet features a 10 courses of chef selected Thai dishes all for $29: from tom yum, tom kha, chicken dumplings, pad see ew, papaya salad, pumpkin curry, tamarind brussels sprouts, stir-fried vegetables with tofu, purple jasmine rice, thai fried rice , to beef drunken noodles. ambiance is luxury Thai upscale, perfect for dates, company lunch, or girls night out. read more

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I came here for Houston Restaurant Week with my mom and we both got the 3 course meal. Since it was also happy hour, we also tried the chicken skewers and papaya salad. They gave a complimentary starter of pomelo and coconut cream which wasn't particularly amazing... if anything it should've been served towards the end since it's sweet. The chicken skewers were made of ground meat so it was a bit on the mushier side. The lemongrass flavor was present and I liked the accompanying sauce. Papaya salad was very limey and not spicy at all... and I like mine to be quite spicy so it was a bit of a disappointment, but it wasn't bad either! For part one of our 3 course meal we tried the curry carnival and crispy delights. I am a sucker for roti, and theirs was quite fluffy and buttery. I enjoyed each of the three curries it was served with. As for the crispy delights, I thought it was just okay. The rice crackers were definitely crispy and the dip was meaty and savory. Moving onto our entrees, we tried the Flavors of Siam and the Salmon Royale. Salmon Royale was great. The salmon was cooked perfectly, the purple jasmine rice was so fragrant, and everything paired well with the creamy Panang curry. As for the Flavors of Siam, everything came smoked which I did not care for at all. I think the smokiness permeated throughout the entire dish in a bad way. It felt like I was eating food with cigarette ash dusted on top of it. Even though the steak was cooked medium rare to my liking, I could not get over that smoky flavor. It's a real shame because I enjoy things such as lemongrass and eggplant but they were unfortunately ruined. This would've been a solid dish without the smoke and perhaps add a dipping sauce of some sort. As for desserts, the mango sticky rice was amazing. The mangoes were ripe and the rice was not too sweet and had an amazing texture. Loved the addition of ice cream as well. Flavors of the East was good as well, it was essentially like a creamy flan. The tea that they served with it was so fragrant, I could've drank a whole pot of it... We spent about $80 per person here... but we did eat a lot of food so I would say it's a decent deal. Some dishes definitely could be improved upon, but there were some gems within the menu for sure. read more

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The food: everything but the main course was good, but not great. The curries were good. The desserts were decent. We ordered filet mignon for the main, and it was incredibly tough and overcooked. I think it was the glaring red and black color scheme, but it felt a little gimmicky. But entertaining for people watching and the visuals- they really decked out the place. Along the same lines, I liked how many of the dishes were covered in a dome that billowed out smoke - gimmicky, but entertaining. Our server was really nice. read more

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Everything was delicious! The drinks were amazing and all the food we ordered had great flavor. Will definitely be back! read more

MaKiin - Hua Hin Mango - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

Ambiance is everything for me. This place had a great vibe. Food was on point. Service could improve. Live dj playing great music. Will definitely go back. read more

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My party and I had an extremely horrific experience here. We came to celebrate my friend's birthday, who is very allergic to coconut. We made sure the inform the server numerous times as Thai food uses coconut in a lot of their dishes. They brought out a complimentary birthday dessert that had coconut - unacceptable! The birthday girl tried it first obviously as it was for her, she thought it tasted weird, so the rest of the party tried it and we can 100% confirm there was coconut in the ice cream. We immediately asked for the manager to inform him of the exposure and he argued with us that the dessert doesn't have coconut, tell that to my friend's closing and itchy throat. They did absolutely nothing to make this right. I am highly disappointed because this is a very serious allergy my friend has. As a restaurant, it is 100% their responsibility to ensure all of their guests are eating safe food and they completely failed. The manager then said "give us your number so we can check up on you later".... Are you serious? Since our party was larger tip was automatically added to our bill: $77. Imagine paying someone $77 when they put your life in dangIt's quite unfortunate they couldn't admit their wrongdoings and it makes me wonder what other things are going on behind the scenes.... Cross contamination definitely. Anyways don't come here if you have allergies because they clearly couldn't care less about your safety and health. read more

Was looking for a place for a date night for the long Labor Day weekend and decided on Makiin. Made a reservation, but there were only tables on the covered patio available, but when we arrived the hostess asked if we wanted to sit at the bar which we were appreciative of given it was September so basically still Summer for Houston. The bar area was great and rounded on the side where we were so a small group could sit and still socialize. The staff working the bar were incredibly friendly and helpful with making food/drink selections. One of the staff, Lynn, was particularly awesome and attentive. The restaurant was well decorated with a modern Asian influence and there was a live lounge singer (Darian) who was so good that I literally thought it was pre-recorded. We made it in during happy hour (which is till 7:00 on Sundays!) which was a great deal since it covered some food and drinks. The food was excellent. We had several appetizers, salads, and main courses. There were lots of small plates/appetizers which were all delicious. Main courses had classic Thai options as well as signature dishes which both had their merit depending on what you might be feeling. Spice level wasn't too high, but very flavorful, though I'm sure you could request increased heat if desired. The drinks we ordered each had some kind of unique quality to them (e.g. color changing) which was fun. There were also NA drinks/mocktail options for those interested. Definitely a win for us and plan to come back and bring our local friends who have yet to dine here. Food, atmosphere, price were all wins! read more

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Wow! I love Thai food and this place is above and beyond others I've had in the Houston area, which is saying a lot! The food taste was phenomenal- bold and flavorful dishes that are soooo delicious! But the presentation and service really set this venue apart- truly exceptional- dishes so beautiful that I almost didn't want to drink them! Our server, Mo, was the icing on the cake...so attentive and friendly and warm- couldn't ask for a better experience read more

The service was fine nothing special. The food was ok the drunken noodle was good and the creamy crab bites and the savory cones were good and hot basil mussels were great! Lastly the majestic ocean medley was ok not a lot of flavor in my person opinion. The ambiance is very nice I think I'd only go there for drinks and apps if I go back. read more

Our party of 4 enjoyed Makiin for Houston Restaurant week on a Friday night. The restaurant is gorgeous. Everything about this experience is very aesthetically pleasing. Our menus were on small tablets. They had large plug in AC units everywhere and it was quite warm in the restaurant. Our server was great. Super bubbly and great service. Drinks: We ordered lychee martinis, a mango drink and the 3 shot special. Lychee martinis were delicious and in a beautiful glass. The shot special was totally worth the experience, especially the coconut vodka shot. The mango drink was very sweet. Appetizers- the curry carnival was so tasty and the roti was perfect. The CRISPY DELIGHTS UNLEASHED were very very crispy, but the dip was delicious. I would've preferred a different vessel. Entrees: The salmon experience was beautiful and the curry is so tasty. Unfortunately, the outside of our salmon was over-seared. The pork ribs were so flavorful and the corn was charred on every single cob. Dessert- the coconut ice cream dessert has some theatrics and a good taste. My creme brûlée was lacking brûlée, but came with a very sweet tea as an extra offering. I did notice the table nice to me got some sort of cookie on the lid of their tea, but ours didn't include that detail. I wish it did. The mango sticky rice came with pipettes of coconut cream. The mango could have been more ripe. Overall, I felt like this restaurant was prettier than it was tasty. I'd come back for happy hour or lunch, but am a little weary of the value/price ratio for dinner. read more

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Makiin is a great place to try Thai food, especially if you're hungry for lunch. They have a lunch buffet deal, which includes most if not all of their entrees for $29. The setting is gorgeous, with such beautiful colors everywhere. I really enjoyed their chicken pad Thai and the pumpkin curry the most, as well as the tamarind Brussels sprouts. If you do pick the all you can eat lunch option, a mimosa is an additional $4 and a desert is an additional $6. I had the mango sticky rice as a desert, and really enjoyed the butterfly pea ice cream on top. Their cocktails also looked delicious, but I did not partake this occasion. Happy eating! :) read more

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Food was decent. I ordered the northern drunken adventure, and we had the savory cones as appetizer. I enjoyed the presentation, especially the crispy noodle ring! They also pour the curry into the bowl from an elephant gravy boat. The short ribs were good, and the rest of the flavors were solid too. Nothing too mindblowing though. The vibe was kinda weird though. It's like they're trying to be fancy, but the execution is tacky and feels inauthentic. For example, the menu is on an iPad in the photos app, and you just scroll through the photos. The wallpaper looks like a bunch of different pictures stitched together. And there's a framed TV showing different pictures of the food. The staff also seems a bit clumsy. Like our waiter changed randomly. Actually we kinda had two waiters throughout. The hostesses were struggling to figure out what table to give us and they sounded very exasperated. And the servers were trying to take plates away before we were ready. read more

MaKiin - Flavorful Drunken Adventure - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We recently had the pleasure of hosting our Porsche ladies' event at MaKiin, and it was truly a wonderful experience. The ambiance is absolutely stunning--elegant, vibrant, and perfect for a social gathering. The team was incredibly accommodating and attentive, making sure our group felt well taken care of throughout the evening. What we especially appreciated was the flexibility with dietary preferences. The owner and staff went above and beyond to ensure everyone had options that suited their needs, which made a big difference for our group. Overall, MaKiin delivered a beautiful combination of atmosphere, service, and thoughtful hospitality. We're so grateful for their support in making our event a success and look forward to coming back again soon read more

The dishes were good Thai food with some unique cocktails that included pea flower and other crafty gins and vodkas to create a unique experience that colors the tastebuds. Happy hour has some great options, crab puffs and items that were $9. Service the day I went was quite and calm not much of a crowd so everything was brought out pretty fast read more

The ambiance and service were magnificent here! The design inside was fancy, and there was live music. Food is overpriced for the quality, but you're paying for ambiance and food presentation. For appetizers, we got the Appetizer Symphony ($38) and the Curry Carnival ($14). The Appetizer Symphony included the Eggcellent, Thai Chicken, Crispy Delight, and Chives Cake for 2 people. The mousse in the Eggcellent was light, but tasteless. The shrimp was tasty, but soggy. The Thai Chicken was as my least favorite - it was super dry. The Crispy Delight was my favorite! The rice cracker was crunchy and had a great blend of flavors. The Chives Cake was also yummy especially with the sweet chili sauce, although it got kind of heavy/greasy towards the end. The curry carnival was solid. It comes with 4 pieces of roti and 3 types of curry (panang, turmeric, and massaman). The texture was kind of weird. The spice level was pretty mild for all the curries, and my favorite was the massaman because it was slightly sweet. For the entrees, we got the Majestic Ocean Medley ($59) and Sizzling Northern Adventure ($39). The Magestic Ocean Medley was the most disappointing part of the meal. The scallop was the most dry. The lobster and calamari also weren't tender. The soft shell crab was the best. There was a ton of noodles, but towards the end, the noodles were unbearably salty. The Khao soi was very tasty. The short ribs were tasty, although was slightly undercooked For dessert, we got the Dessert Wonderland ($22). Stunning presentation! I enjoyed all the chocolate pieces. read more

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Came to celebrate the end of my birth month and have a girls night out with one of my besties ! We came on a good night because it was ladies night (Wednesdays)! Check out their IG for the specials. Great service from our girl Lynne (I hope that was her name because she was amazing) and everyone that we came across that evening. Drinks-we started off with lychee martinis based on Lynne's recommendation! Next we tried the Karn Blue Gem which is their take on a French 75! So good and it comes in this fancy glass that I love ! Food- Appetizers we tried include the curry carnival and the silken calamari soirée. The roti was delicious and the curries amazing - our favorite from the 3 is the Massaman. Our main entrees were the chicky pleasure and the flavorful drunken adventure. Both met our expectations Overall, if you ever want an upscale Thai dining experience, come to Makiin! read more

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The entree was mediocre. I had high hopes for garlic chicken but it tasted like mall Chinese to me. I enjoyed the appetizers brussel sprouts, curry carnival. My mystic drink was delicious though. The ambience and presentation was wonderful. Customer service was great as well. read more

This beautiful upscale Thai restaurant is in River oaks and romantic or special with your friends! The interior is luxe and the food and customer service is amazing! I had a smoky old fashioned, coconut chicken soup, and the drunken beef noodles. My husband who is GF could have a gluten free version of the drunken noodles! Will be back, this was very different than our normal lunch spots! read more

MaKiin - Picture menu very cool - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

Mo was an excellent server!! The food was delicious and the experience was superb because of Mo.

MUST try the Crispy Garlic Chicken!! So delicious! Instagram-worthy ambience and cinematic photo ops too! Complimentary valet is a nice touch of exemplary service! read more

1st time we dined here it was during restaurant week for my birthday it was a slow night and everything was great! Food was awesome, service was good and they were even short staffed that day. Went back tonight to celebrate our anniversary and don't think we'll be back after the 2nd experience. Food took way longer to come out and it was cold. I first ordered noodles which came out cold and my noodles were all stuck together, the manger allowed me to change my entree but the 2nd order wasn't any better, my garlic chicken pieces were HUGE chunks of dark tough meat with no garlic flavor at all. Very disappointing that the 2nd experience was nothing like the first, we ended up taking our food to go after a long wait and will probably chuck it. read more

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