KIIN EXTRAORDINARY THAI

We really enjoyed our dinner here. We went on a weekday around 6pm and were able to get seated before the rush soon after. People had to wait to be seated around 6:30pm onwards. The food was delicious. There were many vegetarian options. My friend mainly ordered vegetarian and chicken dishes. Everything was really full of flavors and I especially like their yellow curry.

Wow mango rice 10/20 stars. Thai tea coconut is 8/10 stars. Great place great atmosphere great vibe here.

The service was okay….Food was not too tasty to me, but the soup was pretty good. I expected much more for my fried rice, but it was sub par. Also, the food tasted very sweet as if they add sugar to it. If you want real authentic Thai, I’d search for a different place and location.

I have been here several times, but this is the worst experience ever. I ordered seafood salad and Tom yum soup. The soup is very good I even got two, but the salad was horrible. First of all, the whole sale is lukewarm not like the cold salad I was expecting, which makes the vegetable soggy and bad. Secondly, the sauce doesn’t have enough flavor, making everything taste bland. Thirdly, the fish in salad is very odd and the fish doesn’t taste fresh at all. When I talked to the waiter about it he said that’s how it is made in Thailand. I am pretty sure they don’t put fish in salad and their salad is not warm. I’m even asking for a refund I just want some acknowledgment that their salad tastes bad, but no, the waiter insisted that it is the way of making seafood salad in Thailand and implied it’s my problem that I don’t like it. By the way the salad is $18.95.

Delicious Thai spot located in a modern food court. The dishes we had were amazing and probably the best Thai food I have had in a while. I got mild for spice level and was pleased. Had a bit of a kick, so if you are sensitive to spice go with mild and you can always add more spice! I went with the chef special beef panang currry and we also had the yellow curry. Both fantastic tasting and we will be back!

Could not recommend the Beef Panang Curry more! The beef is so tender and the vegetables in the curry are so flavorful. We also loved the fried fish dish. Everything came in generous portion sizes and service was excellent.

We ordered: Money Bags Tom Yum Coconut Soup Beef Curry Chicken & Veggies Blondie Beer Mango Iced Tea Mango & sticky rice for dessert! All items were delicious!! I'd like to try the entire menu, mild was a little spicy for me and the curry, money bags were yummy and cute! Mango dessert was a great way to end the meal. They pack up your left overs for you and pay for tab at the table. This entire food ball had a lot of other great options that I can't wait to try out!

The food is average and not worth the terrible service! The hostess was the only gracious person working there. Our server was rude and when my friend asked to return her cocktail because was extremely sweet, the server sarcastly asked if my friend wanted water instead. Also, I don't appreciate when servers bring the credit card machine and stay there staring at us expecting a 30% tip. Not going back.

Visit 04/13/2025 Bumping up to 5 stars after trying new menu items. They now have E-sarn sausage! SCORE! The Braised Beef Panang Curry is now my favorite dish there. The beef was so soft and that curry sauce was packed with flavor and I kept pouring onto my rice. If it wouldn't have been weird, a straw would have been used to get every last drop of that broth. Way to go Kiin!

Nice little Thai spot tucked away in this expanding mall. Service is good, food is good. I'm not blown away but they deserve 5 stars for doing everything well to the best of their ability. I like that the menu is simple (1 page, 2 sides) as some can be overly complex. Made deciding easier. Still a broad range of options and accommodations. Enjoyed the pad see ew (wide noodles). Thai iced tea is always a hit!

A message to other Asians out there- get extra spicy. Get extra extra spicy. Get extra extra extra spicy. Ask for spice on the side and add all of it to your dish then ask for some more. There is ZERO spice on these. TO BE FAIR- It is Del Mar, and I'm sure they're spicing it properly for their expected clientele, but I kinda wish there was a secret phrase to let the cooks know "hey it's ok you can put more than one red pepper flake on this"

Really liked this place! Found it on Yelp and it did not disappoint. We had the spring rolls, green beans, pad see ew with chicken, and green curry with vegetables and brown rice. Everything was good! The ambiance and service were both great as well. I can't wait to come back.

I found this place on yelp and wanted to give it a try. It's in a "food hall " surrounded by other types of restaurants. It was very clean and nice inside. The food was excellent. Got the spicy noodles and those were very, very good. The staff was very helpful and super nice. This is definitely a great place for Thai.

Kiin is upstairs above Jimbo's in an open collective space with multiple bars and restaurants. Dishes range from about $15 to $30 for lunch and dinner. Went here with a couple of my coworkers for lunch recently since location was convenient for us that day as it was not too far from one of the branch offices that I was visiting. Food was OK. I had the fish filet pad ped with brown rice and didn't expect the fish to be battered like english fish and chips. It tasted pretty Americanized. You can modify spice level yet even medium was pretty spicy. They also have some alcoholic drinks available.

We love Kiin Thai. They are vegan friendly and have a great menu. It's nice to be able to get Thai iced tea vegan with coconut milk. We've ordered take out and dined in many times and always been happy. We've also brought guests to eat with us and they have also been impressed. The garlic green beans are amazing!

Wrong orders and they automatically applied a 20% tip. I had initially asked for water without ice. The rest of my table went around and specified if they wanted ice or not, yet all the waters came out without ice. One of my coworkers had ordered a rice dish, out came noodles. Got medium spicy, it is definitely acclimated for the area. There's better Thai elsewhere, go there.

I've been to Kiin twice now and it's pretty decent! Both times I've gone it's been pretty busy there but they were able to seat us immediately without reservations. Kiin is located inside Sky Deck and overall it's a cute date night spot. The first time I went we had the Beef Panang Curry and the Pad Thai with Tofu (bill came out to be around $50), second time we had the Garlic Green Beans, Yellow Curry, Moo Yang Mixture, and the Mango Sticky Rice (bill came out to be around $70). For the Beef Panang Curry I liked just how much meat was given, it's protein central! Definitely had to take home leftovers. The Garlic Green Beans was incredibly flavorful, I was actually really surprised by this dish since I was expecting sauteed garlic similar to a Chinese style, but instead they had fried garlic and it was sweet and savory. Highly recommend it! The Yellow Curry and the Pad Thai with Tofu were solid but nothing stood out from other Thai restaurants. It was my first time having Moo Yang Mixture and it was 4 satay skewers served with papaya salad and sticky rice. I appreciated that it came with papaya salad so I didn't have to add an additional order of it. Something that I noticed was that the food wasn't really spicy which is odd for a Thai place. I actually don't even remember them asking if we wanted to change spice levels. So I guess they're catering to a wider range of guests. Overall great experience, the servers were incredibly nice and let my friend and I talk so long even after closing. We didn't even notice we were the last ones to leave!!

Soooooo good. I love the huge variety of vegan options and am always blown away by my food. The green beans are a hit with everyone I bring here, so I'd definitely get those! The staff are always really nice and the drinks are good too!

Exceptional food! We always leave here happy and satisfied with the quality and taste. The flavors are indeed extraordinary! The ambiance is nice especially with the music playing from the surrounding lounge. Service is great and good comes out quick. The meat for the moo yang mixture is delicious! The texture is so tender and I can't stop raving about it!

We really enjoyed our dinner here. We went on a weekday around 6pm and were able to get seated before the rush soon after. People had to wait to be seated around 6:30pm onwards. The food was delicious. There were many vegetarian options. My friend mainly ordered vegetarian and chicken dishes. Everything was really full of flavors and I especially like their yellow curry.

Really good spot and quick spot. We got pad see ew, a soup, and yellow curry. The pad see ew and yellow curry had great flavors and were enough for two servings. Cute spot in the sky deck and plenty of options for everyone.

I enjoyed several nice lunches here. Service is great and the food comes out quick. I particularly like their Fish Fillet Pad Ped entree. The dish is quite tasty and full of flavors. Would recommend to try this restaurant if in the mood for Thai during lunch at the Sky Deck in Del Mar.

Good date spot nestled in the Sky Deck, but the food was really good! I will be back for their pad thai and braised beef penang curry (I would recommend getting these two at the least). Excited to come back and try out more of their menu. Service was good.

I visited San Diego during the Labor Day weekend. I discovered this new food hall via Yelp in the Del Mar area. I thought it would make a nice adventure to visit the Del Mar beaches and have lunch in the area. The food hall is located in a bustling shopping plaza in Del Mar. Apparently, this is a relatively new establishment. In comparison to food halls in OC, I'd say there aren't nearly as many options, but I was excited to see San Diego adopt the paradigm. On a noon time Saturday, the location wasn't busy at all and there was plenty of seating. The Thai tea was delicious and ginormous. The steamed fish didn't suit my tastes, but felt more like an authentic Thai cuisine. I'm definitely a bigger fan of the pad thai and the curry. I also recommend getting the brown rice over black.

Food and service was amazing The curry was 10/10 staff was great, not a long wait time for the food.

Live DJ, ambient lighting, good vibes. Came around sunset, as it got darker the place became somewhat boujee. Eggplant Lover (shrimp protein) 3/5 it was healthy but it was lacking taste. For the title eggplant lover, didn't come with as much eggplant as I thought. Probably came with one eggplant and the eggplant didn't feel like it was the main ingredient. Pad Thai (shrimp protein) 5/5 I've had numerous Pad Thai and this is one of the best I've had. Taste, texture reached above expectations. Tamarind Glazed Chicken Bites 5/5 Similar to orange chicken. Taste was amazing but ended up being thirsty after eating. It was extremely busy so it was understandable that our main dish came late, but I noticed some people got their food even though my table ordered first. The eggplant was also a factor of why I give 4 stars instead of 5.

We were craving Thai food while on vacation. We've been to this shopping center a few times and decided to have dinner here. Super happy we did. Although my son was having a bad day, the wait staff was super nice to him. We had their crispy pork rolls, garlic green beans, pad see ew and braised beef panang curry. Everything was so delicious. Great spice levels. Maybe the beans were a bit salty but everything was great.

Came as a party of 2 on a Sunday at 7 PM. Conveniently located in Sky Deck, you can order at any restaurant in the vicinity via QR code which is a bonus. You definitely pay for the ambiance more than the quality of the food. The atmosphere is pleasant, elevated, and comfortable, making it a good spot for a meal with friends or family. However, the inconsistency in the food quality and the expensive pricing make it hard to give this restaurant a higher rating. Spicy Noodle - 5/10 - no spice and it was oily Pad Thai - 6/10 - standard taste but SD has plenty of Thai restaurants that are better quality and cheaper

Finally made our way back to our #1 Thai spot in SD. We've been craving for Thai food for weeks now and decided to fulfill that cravings after a quick walk around UTC La Jolla. Been here multiple times and always forget to leave a review and give the "5 Stars" they deserved. Ordered: Braised Beef Panang Curry - beef so tender..cooked in lemon grass and coconut with green beans and carrots. Its rich savory flavor made us order extra rice. We choose just "mild" spiciness. 5 of 5 Pad Thai Noodles (Shrimp) - perfectly cooked noodles with the right amount of tamarind sauce and toppings. Good size shrimps too. 5 of 5 Fresh Spring Rolls (Shrimp) - freshly made rolls with peanut sauce and savory dipping sauce. 4 of 5 Thai Tea - so good and refreshing. 5 of 5 Located at the Sky Deck Del Mar. Lot of parking space for our 1130am lunch. Great customer and quick service. Strongly recommended for Thai dishes!

The restaurant is within skydeck, the curry was pretty good and there was a decent amount of chicken added. Our servers were really nice too. The ambiance is pretty casual. Good for a week night meal!

We tried a handful of dishes and everything was good. A few unpictured entrees were the pad thai with chicken, pineapple fried rice, and spicy noodles. My favorite was the green curry. Definitely get the roasted duck if you can! Service was good and pretty quick. The restaurant is tucked away in a little food hall area.

Excellent Thai food! Located in Dell Mar Heights Town Center! Plenty of parking, which makes it easy. This restaurant is located upstairs and has a variety of Thai dishes to choose from. We were greeted as we walked up to the restaurant, great customer service! We ordered the fresh spring rolls with shrimp, seafood salad, eggplant, sausages, and shrimp fried rice. We also got an iced Thai tea and soda. Everything was fresh and tasty! I will be coming back here again when in the area and craving Thai food.

This place is very pretty, but that's pretty much the only good thing about it. My friend and I started with Tofu Spring Rolls. They were small, bland and had the worst peanut sauce I think I've ever had. For my actual meal, I got their Spicy Noodle, which is supposedly one of their most popular dishes. The dish I got was soo greasy/oily, it was disgusting. I only ate about 25% of the dish and it ended up making me sick with how much oil there was. Also, there was no spiciness to it at all and no real distinctive flavor. The only part of it I enjoyed was the shrimp. Neither my friend nor I enjoyed anything from this place and would not come back.

I got the pad Thai with chicken with medium spicy (3/10). It was flavorful and had a perfect amount of spice. It was a giant plate that I was able to take 1/2 home. Or it would be perfect to split. I ordered through the Understory Bar in the middle which please note they already put a service charge automatically which I didn't realize so I added another tip.

Met up for lunch with a couple of girlfriends who also live in suburbia... We appreciated the convenient location at Sky Deck and enjoyed the open air, modern decor. Service was pleasant and accommodating as well. I arrived late so only managed a photo of my own order, the Chef's Signature Braised Beef Panang Curry served on a bed of steamed green beans and carrots with choice of rice (I picked organic brown, which came adorably shaped in a heart - perhaps to emphasize its heart-healthy and antioxidant attributes? ;). While the beef was certainly tender and the lemongrass-infused-in-coconut-milk sauce flavorful, the dish as a whole was what I'd expect from any good Thai resto rather than "extraordinary" as marketed. :P

Tom Kha Soup 4 sour creamy coconut milk, shrimp not juicy Banana Creamcheese Eggroll 5 multi-layer crispy wrap, creamy, refreshing, not too sweet

Was not excepting decent Thai food in a "food court" nearby home. Their pad thai and pad see eww are great. The noodles are cooked perfectly and seasoned just right. Their duck is the highlight and surprising it's cooked very well. Nice bold flavor and not overcooked at all. Duck is not very forgiving and if overcooked can be very stringy but not this place. They braised it and skin is nice and crispy. Highly recommend the duck protein here. We also got their panang curry with beef and the beef is very tender and cooked perfectly, their rice is also very aromatic and cooked perfectly.

The photo makes it look really bad but trust me it was very tasty and reasonably priced for San Diego. I got take out but the actual restaurant is located in a strip mall on the second floor with a bunch of other restaurants in a food court. The actual place is kinda small though maybe fitting around 20/30 people. Service was fast and they had our order ready in 20 minutes.

Not for me! Very different from the Thai food I am used to. None of the food we ordered were spicy. Thai noodle soup was super herbal and even a bit medicinal. Papaya salad was fresh but bland. Satay was deliciously prepared but the sauce could use spicy chilies. Wait staff were friendly enough but not extraordinary... never bother to ask for preferred spice level. Overall... Not sure if I will come back since I do like my Thai food SPICY.

We got the beef panang and the tangerine chicken. Both were amazing. Shrimp spring rolls were also good. Great gluten free options.

Our friends took my husband and I here when we visited them in SD and wow it was amazing. The food was all really good and amazingly portioned which is my favorite thing about any restaurant. They did mess up my order but all is well because they did fix it. The place was super busy so I don't blame them but I also didn't really appreciate it when the lady took my order couldn't remember that I had ordered fried rice when I literally asked her to confirm if they had pork instead of chicken (which no they don't have pork btw) Anyways overall it was amazing!! My friends and I had a wonderful dinner + leftovers to eat for the next day!

Great Thai place in del mar. This restaurant is one of many in the hangar. All places are very clean. Friends recommended us to go to Kiin. We ordered the Tom Yum and the papaya salad. The flavors were delicious, the spice level was also perfect. The menu is smaller than traditional Thai places but the dishes were made perfectly. I would come back again!

one of the best thai restaurants i've been to in san diego! the pad see ew is absolutely delectable, with a great balance of noodles to vegetables to protein to sauce. i just wish there was more. the pork crispy rolls are also the perfect appetizer! the first time i ordered it, i was not expecting much. but now, it is a go-to part of my meal whenever i come. the servers are always very nice and attentive. the restaurant is located in the del mar highlands skydeck, so the interior is very aesthetic. but since it's one restaurant in a larger warehouse-y building, noises can be a bit echoey and it can be a bit loud sometimes, but it's not the worst. overall, i would highly recommend kiin thai!

Kiin is awesome. Their pork egg roles and crispy shrimp are great. I love their fried tofu but last time I got it it was really chewy and I was disappointed, but usually it's really fresh and perfectly crispy. I absolutely love their Tom kha soup. The Hawaiian fried rice is another favorite, as well as their pad Thai and drunken noodles.

I felt they over fried the shrimps and told the staff, however, they kept arguing with me and asked where I had my coconut shrimp before. I replied the Thai restaurants in CA and told them I had dined here before, but this time it's the darkest color of coconut shrimps I have ever seen. However, they chose to do nothing. I don't think I would like to come back again.

I usually like this restaurant. But today the pad see ew was not very good. Super gummy noodles and an off taste.

There was a mistake on my order via Yelp/grubhub and the restaurant corrected my order . They also gave me free starter which is not necessary . "I'm grateful for your quick response in fixing my order."

The. Best. Thai. Ever. So delicious, and so much flavor. It's incredible that they don't use any fish sauce or oyster sauce, because each dish has so much flavor. Only thing I wouldn't recommend getting is the spring rolls, just because there are so many other awesome dishes to try. Some of our favorites: coconut shrimp, see iw, and red curry. The thai tea was also so good! Despite being so busy on a Sunday, the servers were very kind and patient with us. And the ambiance was great (it's in the Del Mar Sky Deck, top floor). I will be bringing everyone I know here, lol. This is easily one of my favorite restaurants :)

I came here with friends because I heard it was good. I got the pad thai, which is a pretty standard thai dish that lets me judge the restaurant as a whole. But wow it was bad!! I think it was one of the worst pad thai I've ever had in my entire life, and I've had a good amount of pad thai. First of all the noodles were overcooked and clumping together. There were A LOT of noodles compared to the vegetable toppings, and it was very wet and soggy and clumped in a ball. It looks like there were a good amount of veges in the photo but underneath that is just noodles. It was also mostly flavorless and didn't taste like much, besides not tasting like pad thai. I kept eating it and towards the end it was just a giant ball of noodles, but what's worse is it was also wet on the bottom. There was a pool of what looked like noodle water. This was the most tasteless, sticky, and wet pad thai I've ever had. I don't like to waste food but I didn't even bring home these noodles because of how terrible they were. My friends said their food was fine and the service was normal so that's why the extra star. But next time I'd skip this place and just go to Marufuku Ramen next door.

One of the best Thai food spots in San Diego! The food, drinks, and service are always great. I've been a regular for years at many of their restaurants in their group and all have the same high quality and authentic food experience.

This is our favorite Thai restaurant in the Del Mar area! The food is consistently delicious and we get amazing service for both dine in and takeout. We never have to ask for more water, the food comes out quickly and piping hot, and servers are attentive. Highly recommend if you're looking for a reliable, yummy, Thai restaurant.

Located in an open market/food court in a mall, Kiin is a small Thai restaurant that seems to offer more health conscious food. We came at around 2pm so it wasn't very crowded--maybe only one other table was taken. It's pretty clean, so the ambiance was nice for an open market. The first thing I noticed when the food came out is that the plating is gorgeous. Definitely photo worthy. For the skewers, it was meant to come with a papaya salad but my partner is allergic to papaya, so they allowed us an extra skewer instead. The rice portion (sticky rice?) was pretty small. My curry was good, but I felt like the rice portion was too small for the amount of curry as well. The glazed chicken was delicious. I liked the food, but I haven't had much Thai food to have much of a comparison point. I felt like it was a little pricey for what it was. The menu was also a bit confusing to read.

Kiin is the perfect thai restaurant if you're looking to spend a little more for the vibes/aesthetic. Located at the Sky Deck Del Mar, parking can be difficult on the weekends but not impossible. They don't take reservations for parties under 6 or 8 people, but there is usually little to no wait for seating. I usually get their pad thai or pad see ew with chicken or shrimp. Super flavorful but on the salty side! Their glazed chicken bites were way too salty though, so I had to eat it with rice. Their thai tea is good & comes in a large glass but strong. There's many good restaurants and shops in the area so highly recommend checking them out!

Kiin is my favorite Thai restaurant in San Diego. The food always tastes so fresh and high quality. The Pad Thai is my go to choice but all the curry dishes have such depth of flavor. There are many choices for those with gluten free or vegan diets. The decor is so cute and the staff is always so friendly. I've recommended Kiin more than any restaurant in the area.

I had the eggplant lover. It was delicious. The sauce was more subtle than other Thai restaurants, perfect for me.

Update: Came back and still great service and great food. This time we didn't get the drinks like before but we each ordered Tom Kha and Tom Yum soups. You can tell out of all the places at the Sky Deck in Del Mar this was the place to be. The chicken was tender, the Pad See Ew was soft, and the basil rice was filled with just enough spices to make you want more. Again, this place is a go to for good Thai in Del Mar.

A bit overpriced Thai food but because we are in Del Mar, dishes are a few dollars more. I agree 3.5 is probably more on order. First, thanks to other Yelpers who pointed out the location (at Sky Deck) of this giant mall that I did not know even existed. Best to park closer to El Pollo Loco and not in front of Jimbo's market. Second, I did not realize that this place is located with a bunch of other restaurants in a "food court" like setting but they weren't fast food. Mixed feelings about whether it's cool atmosphere (yes, decor is stylish over all sith this huge tree in the middle) or a bit loud b/c it's "open." Third, the service prompt but almost too fast. We weren't done eating our appetizers and both of our main entrees were already served, and became lukewarm/cold by the time we were ready to eat. We were eating dinner on Sun night around 5:30pm. Fourth, the food is good but not out of this world. The spring rolls with tofu with fine, but very small...like half the size that I am use to eating at any sit down or to go place. The beef panang curry, while it had four generous chunks of beef, was not as tender or tasty as others claimed. The eggplant with tofu had very little eggplant for a dish whose name is "Eggplant Lover." At least we weren't charged extra for brown rice (that came in a heart shape). Fifth, you can sit near the entrance or outside on the Sky Deck area to enjoy the fire and the atmosphere.