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KIIN, a family business, first opened it’s doors to the residence of Mt Eden, Auckland on 5th January 2018. We wanted to bring the taste of Thailand to Auckland! very bold statement we know. the ingredients we use are of high quality, fresh produce are sourced from our local suppliers and purchased in small quantities to control freshness and avoid food waste. Meals are only prepared when ordered and ready for you hot off the stove. We also prepare seasonal special dishes to mirror the selection and flavours you would see on the streets of Thailand, these Monthly specials are on a rotational and limited time basis, why not come in for a taste today.
Hours
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 360c Dominion Road, Mount Eden, Auckland 1024, New Zealand
Phone: +64 9 600 2166
Website: http://www.kiin.nz/
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Reviews
Lini N
Kiin Thai Restaurant has the best tom yum soup in Auckland! I always love coming here with family or friends. It’s not a big place, but the food is absolutely delicious and full of authentic flavour.
… moreVJR AD
First time we wanted to eat, shop was closed. Then on a random weekend, we just came without a booking – how lucky we were, a table was available. Lucky us, for the next customers either had bookings or were turned away or waited for having none. One of the best if not the best tasting Thai food this side of Auckland. Two hungry people utterly satisfied. They should have gotten a larger area. Highly recommended.
… moreAnna Wong
This place is always busy so recommend you make a booking. The food is tasty and consistently good. And between October and February, you have to regularly go to eat, or just drop in to grab the mango sticky pea flower rice, as the season is limited! Dominion Rd was buzzing, despite no rugby game on at Eden Park and lots of people out which was great to see. Worth a visit 🙂
… moreJ M
Seems like we got lucky to get a table without a reservation, wasn’t fortunate enough the first time we visited a few weeks ago!
Food tasted great, probably authentic, would definitely come back and recommend!
Definitely filling, appetising and generous with the rice
Seasonal menus and mango sticky rice available too~
… moreFood tasted great, probably authentic, would definitely come back and recommend!
Definitely filling, appetising and generous with the rice
Seasonal menus and mango sticky rice available too~
Phoebe C
First time here and recommend to book as by the time I got here the place was full (fortunately I booked ahead).
Menu items look very authentic and the highlight for me was the crab fried rice.
Flavours are unique and seem like you don’t see items like this at other Thai restaurants.
The salad we got used fermented prawn sauce as an ingredient for their dressing so for people who are not used to these kind of flavours it can come off a but pungent but all ingredients they used were very fresh.
The crab fried rice is a must order! The rice and egg bits were nicely seperated while retaining a little bit of firmness in the rice and when you look up close, you can see there are actually alot of little bits of real crab meat shreds in their and on first bite you will get taste a gust of amazing umami taste, that’s when you know they are using fresh ingredients.
The tom yum soup was kinda like a hot pot and have a good amount of seafoods in the soups including: prawns, fried hoki, scallops and some veges and aromatics.
The soup was hot and sour and you could also taste the zest and fragrance of the limes.
They have a range of items on their menu from noodles, curries, salads and soups and is a great place for sharing and enjoying meal together.
… moreMenu items look very authentic and the highlight for me was the crab fried rice.
Flavours are unique and seem like you don’t see items like this at other Thai restaurants.
The salad we got used fermented prawn sauce as an ingredient for their dressing so for people who are not used to these kind of flavours it can come off a but pungent but all ingredients they used were very fresh.
The crab fried rice is a must order! The rice and egg bits were nicely seperated while retaining a little bit of firmness in the rice and when you look up close, you can see there are actually alot of little bits of real crab meat shreds in their and on first bite you will get taste a gust of amazing umami taste, that’s when you know they are using fresh ingredients.
The tom yum soup was kinda like a hot pot and have a good amount of seafoods in the soups including: prawns, fried hoki, scallops and some veges and aromatics.
The soup was hot and sour and you could also taste the zest and fragrance of the limes.
They have a range of items on their menu from noodles, curries, salads and soups and is a great place for sharing and enjoying meal together.
Kate
I’ve been to Kiin Thai twice within four days — that’s how good it is! They serve authentic traditional Thai food, and everything we tried was absolutely delicious. The Pad Thai and Tom Yum soup were full of fresh ingredients and rich flavours. And the mango sticky rice… it tastes like a dream! Can’t wait to come back for more.
… moreV C
Kiin Thai in Mt Eden might serve fresh food, but honestly the whole experience left a sour taste. First off, the prices are steep – you’re looking at $25 or more for a single dish. The food itself was nice and fresh, but nothing so extraordinary that it justifies the cost.
What really ruined it though was being told we had to finish within one hour because we didn’t have a booking. For a restaurant that charges that much, rushing paying customers like that is pretty shocking. Dining out is meant to be enjoyable, not a timed race against the clock. We felt pressured the entire meal, which completely killed the atmosphere.
On top of that, the tables are crammed so close together that you can practically hear every word from the next table. It feels more like sitting in a noisy cafeteria than a proper restaurant. Parking around Mt Eden is also a hassle, which just adds to the frustration.
So yes, the food is fresh, but between the high prices, rushed service, cramped seating, and parking headaches, I honestly wouldn’t recommend Kiin Thai unless you enjoy paying a premium to be hurried out the door.
… moreWhat really ruined it though was being told we had to finish within one hour because we didn’t have a booking. For a restaurant that charges that much, rushing paying customers like that is pretty shocking. Dining out is meant to be enjoyable, not a timed race against the clock. We felt pressured the entire meal, which completely killed the atmosphere.
On top of that, the tables are crammed so close together that you can practically hear every word from the next table. It feels more like sitting in a noisy cafeteria than a proper restaurant. Parking around Mt Eden is also a hassle, which just adds to the frustration.
So yes, the food is fresh, but between the high prices, rushed service, cramped seating, and parking headaches, I honestly wouldn’t recommend Kiin Thai unless you enjoy paying a premium to be hurried out the door.
Karissa Templanza
We had a great experience at Kiin Thai Kitchen! The Seafood Tom Yum was absolutely delicious – full of flavor, perfectly balanced, and so satisfying. The Pad Thai was amazing as well, definitely one of the highlights. We also tried the Satay, which was tasty, though I wasn’t the biggest fan of the peanut sauce – it could use a little improvement to match the quality of the rest of the dishes. We were really looking forward to trying the Mango Sticky Rice, but unfortunately it was only available in durian during our visit, so we had to skip it this time. Overall, a wonderful spot for authentic Thai flavors, and we’d definitely come back!
… moreshming chew
Authentic little Thai restaurant on Dominion Road. Love their Tom yum soup, prawn twisters and Tom yum wonton. It’s like eating Thai food in Bangkok. I like how they have kept the original flavours and spiciness as sometimes I find some restaurants “localized” the food to suit local tastes at the cost of losing it’s authenticity. If this is what you’re looking for, then it won’t disappoint.
The crab meat fried rice is also nicely cooked and good value for money as the portion is huge with lots of crab meat.
The pad Thai and curry puffs were a little disappointing though, I’ve had much tastier pad Thai and curry puffs in other Thai restaurants.
The curry lamb shank is next level. The aroma of the curry and tenderness of the lamb makes this dish unbeatable but be warned, it is quite spicy.
Stir fried minced pork with basil is another must-try. Overall, the food are all well beyond expectations (except for pad Thai).
Not 5 stars because i think there’s room for improvement in their service level. There are only 2 waiters/waitresses and they are not very attentive. We had to ask them a few times for water and clear the plates to make room for other dishes etc.
… moreThe crab meat fried rice is also nicely cooked and good value for money as the portion is huge with lots of crab meat.
The pad Thai and curry puffs were a little disappointing though, I’ve had much tastier pad Thai and curry puffs in other Thai restaurants.
The curry lamb shank is next level. The aroma of the curry and tenderness of the lamb makes this dish unbeatable but be warned, it is quite spicy.
Stir fried minced pork with basil is another must-try. Overall, the food are all well beyond expectations (except for pad Thai).
Not 5 stars because i think there’s room for improvement in their service level. There are only 2 waiters/waitresses and they are not very attentive. We had to ask them a few times for water and clear the plates to make room for other dishes etc.
Carina Zhang
Overall 5/5. The staff are nice and recommended us to combine the popular marinated prawn and salmon salad together, since ordering both would be too much for 2 of us. I’d recommend this salad if you love raw food.
Seafood Tom yum hot pot is amazing, $42 and generous portion size, tasty soup with full of fish, prawn, squid and vegetables.
The stir fried pork mince on rice is kinda a specialty at Kiin, unique dark soy sauce flavor with a bit crispy & crunchy, so good with rice.
The place is clean and tidy, also super busy even after 2pm, better book your table if u wanna come at a peak time.
… moreSeafood Tom yum hot pot is amazing, $42 and generous portion size, tasty soup with full of fish, prawn, squid and vegetables.
The stir fried pork mince on rice is kinda a specialty at Kiin, unique dark soy sauce flavor with a bit crispy & crunchy, so good with rice.
The place is clean and tidy, also super busy even after 2pm, better book your table if u wanna come at a peak time.