Kindee Thai Restaurant

Steps from the Guthrie, Miles from Flavor We started with the fried spring rolls—crisp but unremarkable. I ordered the pineapple fried rice with pork. Unfortunately, the pork lacked any seasoning, as if it were an afterthought rather than an intentional component of the dish. The rice itself was similarly underwhelming—even the cashews were bland, offering no texture or flavor to elevate the experience. It felt as though the entire dish hadn’t even been introduced to salt. My dining partner had the pad Thai with pork, which suffered the same fate: flat, flavorless, and uninspired. While Kin Dee boasts a convenient location near the Guthrie, it falls short where it matters most—on the plate. If you’re looking for a satisfying meal before a show, you may want to look elsewhere.

The location of Kindee is perfect for so many who want to see a show at the Guthrie, especially if you need to eat gluten-free! They have so many options on their menu for Gluten-friendly, and everything was delicious! I enjoyed a small teapot of jasmine tea with my mee gati and my husband enjoyed the massaman. My dish was loaded with tasty ingredients on a pool of broth. The broth had just the right amount of spicy kick to bring the flavors to life without overpowering my palate. The massaman was also a touch spicy, but with an interesting sweetness like brown sugar inside! I think we need to keep showing this little restaurant some love because we will definitely come back!

Being fair, we went at a very busy time, which probably impacted the service, but it took a while to get our order put in and took a while to get the check. However, the food was excellent and the prices were high, but not outlandish. I paid the same just yesterday for food that was half as good somewhere else. The patio seating was lovely and the pineapple fried rice was amazing. If you're needing a light meal near The Guthrie, its a great option.

Laiman was such a great server! The food is always great here! I love sitting by the window and watching all the cute dogs walk by.

Even after seeing so many one star reviews I tried this out because my wife recommended and to my surprise I had good food. Not sure why they got low ratings. The food was put on table really quick and it was delicious. I liked each and every item we ordered. There is no one item that would go less on taste. We ordered tamarind wings and they were delicious. Fried rice was spot on and drunken noodles were amazing. stir fry cashew chicken was exceptional, there was some gravy in it and I loved it. Fried spring rolls are a must to try. The only point I would raise is- entrees portions were small compared to the price. But it’s downtown restaurant and inflations is high so who knows. But overall this is a must try restaurant.

I'm always down to try another Asian restaurant and this place doesn't disappoint. It's right by US Bank Stadium, so its an easy lunch spot before a game or concert. My pad Thai didn't have a ton of flavor, so not sure I'd get that again. Otherwise they should offer spice levels with it. The drunken noodles were delightful. The cranberries wonton were huge and great, need more cranberries! Refills were tough to get sitting out on the patio.

I had a scrumptious and comfy lunch at Kindee Thai Restaurant with my family 🍲🥘 A short walk from the Mill City Museum. There are clean and spacious bathrooms to the right of the entrance door. Large vegetarian selection. I ordered Pad Thai and it matched my taste buds! My mom ordered level 5 spicy green curry and she absolutely loved it—just the right amount of spiciness. Quite obviously, buying an iced Thai tea is a must everytime I go to a Thai restaurant (because Thai teas can do no wrong). I’d say their Thai tea was okay, nothing out of ordinary. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ out of 5 stars.

Overall, I have nothing bad to say about this place! Excellent Thai tea, the best cream cheese wontons I’ve ever eaten (and I’ve eaten many!), and the green curry fried rice was to die for! Everything we ordered was great, alongside quality service and an atmosphere that was lively without being too loud. Solid 5 stars!

This modern looking restaurant is delicious! Plus they do a fabulous job of getting our group of six- eight people taken care of so we can walk across the street to the Guthrie to be on time for the plays we see! Everything I've tried so far has been so flavorful and fresh. Like, I want to lick ALL of the sauce off of the bowl! The Moo Gati and Drunken noodles are favorites. You really can't go wrong with any of the curries or fried rices either. Be sure to make a reservation because they are always busy. The service is still fast and friendly despite the packed house. A wonderful spot before a play or even if you are just in the area. Check them out.

In the process of scouting dining options around the Guthrie, we couldn't miss the nearest exterior option, Kindee. A one-minute stroll away, Kindee is likely a tough table to land pre-show, so a reservation seems wise. One was not needed on this cold, quiet Monday in the city. We started with fried spring rolls, consisting of three cut diagonally in halves. Crisp and tasty, with a touch of sweet and sour sauce nicely offsetting the crunchy cabbage and onions. (I proceeded to slather the sauce on my last two portions and ate like it was my last meal, but no apologies - they were that good.) We tried just two entrees, both excellent, the pineapple fried rice and the ginger salmon. The fried rice had big chunks of pineapple and delicious dried cranberries. I felt the added pork wasn't the best as it dried out a bit in the process, but overall a great fried rice dish. The salmon was excellent, prepared a perfect medium rare. Either could feed 2-3 diners. Overall, a very good experience, with prompt service and great food. Sadly, only beer and wine are offered, but the selection was more than adequate. Looks like a dandy pre-show dinner spot.

Randomly decided to visit Kindee Thai for the first time on a weekend and got seated quickly. I love not having to make reservations in advance and being able to get seated immediately. The staff was very efficient with us as we were in a hurry and they got everything to us promptly. We started our meal with cream cheese wontons and these were delightful, I especially enjoyed the tough of jam inside the wonton. I chose to order a curry dish while my boyfriend got the pad see ew. We both enjoyed our dishes and felt full and satisfied. The ambiance was nice and clean and the staff was very friendly.

This was my first time ordering "Hot Pot" at a restaurant. I've heard about it, but never had the opportunity to order it. It's a little gimmick, but it's pretty cool. The soup is served with a live flame that heats the soup. There's a large variety of seafood, and the chilis can add an unexpected kick if you're not careful! The broth was good, but the fish didn't feel seasoned at all. The dish felt disparate, and didn't feel like they blended flavors well. The fried rice could have been fried longer and given a darker color. I'm not a fan of very lightly "fried" rice. I want the darkened browned flavor; and it was left lacking.

Weird ambiance with a range of modern pop music, bright lights, and not very comfortable seats. Food was average at best. Reasonable prices. Would only consider if you need something near The Guthrie. Service was by rookie servers. Street parking only or a ramp by The Guthrie; all paid.

Cute place right next to the stone arch bridge and the Guthrie theater. I had the fried tofu. It had a nice texture and the sauce was really good. Could have used a little more flavor. I'd try spring rolls or pad Thai next time. Staff was friendly.

location: right across the street from the Guthrie Theater and the Mill City Museum. A few choices for street parking but we opted to walk from Trader Joe's. atmosphere: cute corner restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating. Definitely a place that can be treated as a casual dinner with friends or a fancier meal for two. food: menu is filled with lots of Thai favorites including pad thai and a variety of curries! We did have to ask for more spicy toppings as the food was a little "Minnesota nice" for our group. Overall a great weekend spot to try after a Vikings game!

The food was flavorful, but felt a little greasy to me. We had the Pad, Thai and two stirfry dishes, Cashew stir fry, and Vegetable stir fry. The portions were small. The service was good. I just think there's so many other Thai restaurants that I would go to before I come back to this restaurant.

Cute space to eat at prior to the Guthrie theater! We were craving Thai food and decided to try a new place that was closer to the theater vs going to Sawatdee. Kindee was cutely decorated and the staff were very friendly. The portions were a lot smaller for the appetizers than the typical Thai restaurant so we ended up having to order double items of some things. We ended up ordering appetizers as our meal. It was a chilly day, so we ordered some hot tea. The mug and pot set were so adorable that we had to take a picture of them! Food: Fresh Spring Rolls with shrimp - I wish they would have told us it's only one roll (cut into 4 pieces) and we would have ordered 2 right away. *Recommend ordering the curry peanut sauce to go with these vs the sauce they had with them. Yumm! I want more. The shrimp were prominent and tasty in them. Cranberry cream cheese wontons - get them! So tasty and crispy! Crave-worthy! I'm pretty sure we got 2 orders! Hahah Fried Calamari - sooo goood!! The lime sauce is so flavorful and was one of my favorite flavors on the table! I want more now. It's a nice balance of acid and a teeny bit of sweet spice. Yum Yumm Chicken Satay- ok... so I love the curry dipping sauce but we didn't love the chicken. It didn't feel crispy and it was the opposite of that. Kinda odd and mushy. I wouldn't order again unless you ask to make it crispier? Idk... skip and eat all the other items we had. Overall I liked this place. Little spendier for the size of portions we've gotten at other thai restaurants. I'm sure it comes down to their location and maybe taxes, but update the menu with more specifics? We will be back again before the next play! The noodles/ stir fry and fried rice looked awesome. Next time!

Absolutely inedible food. My take out order was horrible . The Tom yum soup was cold and was basically vegetable water had absolutely no taste to it . The drunken noodles were very hard and extremely dry . The chicken that was in the laab was undercooked and I got one piece of soggy lettuce . They should be shut down for this !! They know what they were sending out was inedible garbage . I would rather go outside and eat grass than even order form here again.

Came after a Viking game our 2nd time here. Fantastic. Ignore the staples like Pad Thai and Spring Rolls. I'm sure they're great, but go off the beaten path. My wife and I split the Beef Laab (spicy, sweet, delicious), Masaman Curry (which had a depth of broth that literally drive us to drink the last bits from the bowl) and the Moo Krob Prik Pao (crispy pork belly in a fried chili paste), which is as good as food I've had in Malaysia. Authentic, delicious, legit heat and depth.

The restaurant is cute with a decent amount of seating but the tables for two people are very small. The service is good however it appears they can easily be stretched thin when waves of people come. I ordered the drunken noddles which was very satisfying. The app I ordered was the fried tofu which wasnt nasty but was very bland with no juiciness inside. I basically had to drown the tofu in the sauce it came with. Overall I would come back here most likely to catch up with a friend but definitely not a place I would circle in my calendar for when I am coming back.

I would give 3.5 for my third visit. For some reason the flavor lacked this time. Green curry fried rice was so bad and it tasted like charcoal flavor. Rest of the dishes were ok.

The curry was good, pad thai was very sweet and not very savory or umami, the service is very frantic impatient. My friend showed up late and they would not let us just settle in and have time with the menu. The tall waiter that saunters around brought us our food and just plopped it down, when we said thank you they just ignored us, no "enjoy" no smile, nothing. When we were done the older guy took away our water with great haste and made us feel rushed. Portion sizes are small, and I can't believe they use Tilapia, the cheapest fish, and charge those prices.

My food was overcooked and cold. The waitress was nice and attentive. I was so disappointed. The food used to be good!

What's to like? Location--just across the street from the Guthrie Theatre. Convenient for a pre-show dinner. Greeting--prompt and friendly. Speed of service--seating (I realize this can vary), drinks and food delivery, all had a very reasonable wait time. We had no waiting. Food quality--all 4 diners were pleased with their selections. We had a variety of menu items and a variety of spice levels from mild to hot. All were pleased. Bottom line--well worth a visit. Recommended.

Our large party was very disappointed with our evening meal at this restaurant. The appetizers were good. The service was excellent but the main courses were disappointingly bland, ill prepared and dry, and the fried bananas for dessert were cold and tasted of stale oil. We will not eat there again.

Great location across the street from the Guthrie. But the food was highly disappointing. The beef larb tasted like just a pile of hamburger meat. I had to add chili paste, hot sauce, and the juice from half a lime to make it flavorful. The chicken satay had a terrible texture -- dry and crumbly. And the peanut sauce that accompanied it was very oily. Not recommended.

Ordered delivery on Uber eats. They had a deal on it so I gave it a shot and 10 out of 10. The food was still hot even though I was about 9 miles away. Got the green curry and bogo veggie rolls and even if the rolls weren't bogo I would get. There were 3 in the order and huge. The eggplant in the curry was better than any I've had bc it was sliced and it still had a good crunch unlike sometimes the eggplant gets soggy. Everything was delicious even though I didn't take pics. I will order again when I am in town and want Thai.

Solid Thai place situated close to downtown Minneapolis. The Guthrie and Stone Arch Bridge are right next door. Kindee as great noodles, friend rice, and curry selections. I got the Pad See Ew, a classic choice of stir fried broad egg noodles and Asian greens. I initially wanted Larb, but that wasn't available that day. There is seating outside where you can enjoy the good Thai food and the gorgeous Stone Arch scenery. Take a walk around the neighborhood and see the Mississippi River after your meal. You'll need to pay for parking around this area, but there are plenty of nearby street parking and it was not crowded at all on a Tuesday evening. Weekends are free in the city.

Enjoyed and would order again: Shrimp Pad Thai - Level 3 heat Tamarind Wings Fried Spring Rolls w/ chicken

Great for takeout. Convenient for a show at the Guthrie. Pad thai is a solid and reliable order. Spiciness scale is appropriately midwestern.

Enjoying a delicious dinner before seeing "The Little Prince" across the street at the Guthrie. So amazing. Recommend to anyone who likes unique food!

Listen, I'm not usually one to complain... the service, food and music here were not on par. I had the drunken noodles and Nancy had the chicken skewers. My noodles were okay but they did smell a bit like dog food which my wife did NOT like. Our server took his sweet time coming around. The music was outdated and unpleasant. The spring rolls were very dry and didn't come with peanut sauce which is one of my favorites. We won't be returning here. I hope for their sake they can improve upon things.

Great location. Good service. Usually a bit of a wait for the food and service but not terrible. Pad See Ew is decent. I've had better, I've had worse. The Thai iced tea and drunken noodles are also good options. Unlike many Thai places they never ask the spice level you want so it's delivered maybe more bland than we'd like/what you'd expect. Always have to ask for chili. A perfect option before a Guthrie show.

There are 2 thai places near my hotel but I chose Kindee due to reviews about them being veggie friendly & lets just say that was an understatement! Walked in & asked if they could leave the fish sauce out of their Pad Thai & was told an immediate yes......score. Perused the rest of their menu & decided that along w( the Pad Thai, which the dish by which I judge all my Thai places, and the Pineapple Fried Rice That Pad Thai was perfect! Tangy flavor, tons of tofu that was fried perfectly and the noodles had a twirly quality The rice was what threw this over the top. After I'd ordered, the waiter asked if I wanted to leave out the fish sauce on that too.....what? I had no idea it had fish sauce in it! So of course my answer was yes but wow - thanks for looking out for me on my dining experience I'll definitely be back!!

Came on a snowy night. Service was fast and friendly and food was amazing. The resto is right by the Guthrie Theatre and though we weren't going to a show, our server ensured we had our check in time to make the next show. Cozy and small and nice

Love Kindee...food and service first rate. The traditional Thai entres never go wrong, Take-out is very efficient.....I highly recommend

I will not patronize this restaurant again!! I ordered to go. When I got to restaurant to pick up order I noticed they had to go menus and I wanted to take one with me. I asked the woman who took care of me if I could take a menu. She said they didn't have to go menus. That was a lie!! I said to her what about those to go menus behind the front desk. She then said I could look at menu online. I just can't believe a restaurant would refuse to provide to go menus to patrons but lie to them!! It's unbelievable!! Ok so now for the food... skip this place because it lacks good taste. I ordered the Thai Basil w chicken, spicy too. It wasn't spicy like I requested. Also the rice and entree were on same container. Typically the rice is given on a white little carton box... so I don't understand the presentation of the entree on same container. I have had Thai in Chicago so I was disappointed with this restaurant!! It looked really modern however it was empty. Also the portion I got for the price was extremely unsatisfying!! There are so many red flags on this place!!! Like i said, i will not return and maybe you shouldn't try it.

This was the worst Thai food I have ever eaten. It was extremely salty. I mentioned it to the server and nothing was done to rectify the problem. I canned recommend this restaurant. I will NOT go back. Absolutely not!!

We live a 5 minute walk from Kindee, and we have been avoiding eating here because of all the bad reviews on Yelp. What a HUGE mistake! We were super impressed with our food from Kindee, and it will likely become our go-to Thai place in the neighborhood. The appetizers we got were both great: we really liked the tempura veggies and especially the sauce that came with them, as well as the tom yum soup. Our drunken noodles and Penang curry were both great too (pro tip: you can add extra veggies to entrees for just $1!). The portions are on the smaller side, but two entrees and an app should be enough for most couples. We ordered ahead and everything was ready just as promised when we got there. All of our food came in eco friendly compostable dishes, which we *really* appreciated. The inside is super inviting and well decorated, so it will be great to eat here once it's safe to do so. All in all, I would highly recommend this restaurant for takeout!

DONT EAT THERE!!!!!! I Add to my previously written review: if I could give it a negative score I would!!!! It wasn't just the unbeknownst to me cows milk in the beverage... There was something serious wrong with the food. Ate yesterday about noon. It is now 3:02a.m. the next morning and I am still dealing with major gastrointestinal upheaval. Now weak and dehydrated. I have already emailed MN Department of Health and will follow up with a phone call as soon as offices open so I can report to the correct entity for them to go check the kitchen.

Was hesitant about a 3-star rating, but figured we'd give it a shot! We ordered the Papaya Salad, Tom Kha, Tom Yum, Panang Curry, and Mango Sticky Rice..Everything was delicious and fairly priced! Both soups were personally sized which I could see why people would dislike that, but for us it was great. Typical Thai places offer it in a bigger bowl but then that typically sets the entree for the meal. Two individual options allowed my girlfriend and I to each have different soups and still enjoy more! Maybe they should offer a shared option on the menu? The soups were delicious, not enough spice for my taste but it was quickly resolved with some chili powder. Papaya salad was refreshing, Panang Curry was delicious, Mango Sticky Rice- you can't go wrong. The great experience I had here compelled me to write this review as the current rating does not reflect anywhere close to only 3-stars!

Location is what brought me to Kindee - directly next to the Guthrie Theater makes it a perfect pre-show dinner. Unfortunately, they do not serve cocktails; wine and beer only. Additionally, their Thai cuisine is middle of the road. 1 out of 4 dishes we got was worth going back for - so order the yellow curry!

Sadly I see why this place only has three stars! I love Thai food and wanted a good diner before a show at the Guthrie, but this place left much to be desired. Don't get me wrong they have great customer service, super friendly and pleasant staff and their location is prime but their food however falls short. We had the Tamarind wings as an appetizer and shared the shrimp drunken noodle as an entree. The wings were basic ! I felt it was not worth the calories. The Thai iced tea was too tart so I had to ask for more cream and the drunken noodle was super spicy and is not something I would order again.

The best thing about Kindee is the appetizers. The worst thing about Kindee is the Chicken Pad Thai. They pull a major plot twist on you when you order it. You're lucky if you get 3-4 pieces of chicken because they overload the pad Thai with tofu to overcompensate for cheating you out of a real protein. I continue to go back becuse I love those damn cranberry wontons and chicken egg rolls but damnit Kindee, put some Chicken in the CHICKEN PAD THAI! See you next week! Hahahaha

I don't live in Minneapolis, so maybe this is decent Thai for this city but... it's pretty bad. There were dried cranberries in the pineapple fried rice (WTF) and my thai basil with tofu felt like it had been sitting on the counter for 30 minutes. The rice was NOT fresh. The pad see ew was the highlight of the evening. While it was mediocre for the dish, it was hot and fresh. The service was pretty unfriendly, but there were only two wait staff in a packed restaurant, so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. The good thing about Thai food is that even bad or mediocre still tastes pretty darn good. But between 2 of us, 3 dishes was what we needed, so be prepared for small proportions.

Not good. Just not good. Price is confusing because entree does not come with chicken, tofu or any meat, and choosing those will be an extra add-on. Fried noodle came out super oily and appeared glossy. Portions were extremely small, like light version of a proper entree. Done eating in minutes and came out still 70% hungry. Very expensive for what you get. DO NOT recommend this place at all.

Love this place. Try to go here when we go to the Guthrie. Food and service is great. Outdoor seating is nice too.

I walked over to Kindee Thai as it was close to a conference I was attending at the Guthrie Theater. Was looking for some spicy Lemongrass soup to help with a cold I was experiencing. I ordered the soup (Tom Yum with chicken) and an order of the Som Tum (Papaya salad). When the food came out, I tasted the soup first. It was lukewarm. I flagged down my server and she returned with a steaming bowl of soup. Makes one wonder, however, if the soup is sitting around at that temperature - if so, not a good thing. The Papaya salad was rather ordinary - not as crisp and spicy as I've experienced at some better Thai restaurants. Service was good. There are probably better Thai culinary experiences to be had in the Twin Cities area!

Very disappointed in Kindee. First off the portion sizes were incredibly small. I've never only gotten one spring roll in an order. The portion of rice is never very much but we got about 1/4 cup to go with our curry. Clearly not enough. Our order of Mee Gati didn't even fill 1/3 of the container. Attached is a picture that actually looks like more than we got. Certainly not enough for one person. The food itself was okay but nothing special. We wanted some place close but we will go back to Khoi Hom Thai from now on. Much better!

Like probably everyone else who eats here, we stopped in before a play at the Guthrie. I arrived first and was seated immediately, even though the rest of the party on the reservation hadn't arrived yet. Between 5:30 and 6, the place went from nearly empty to nearly full (like I said, probably playgoers, so plan accordingly). Even though the staff seemed a bit rushed and stressed out, they were very friendly. The Thai iced coffee gets two thumbs up from me, and the apps we tried (beef lettuce wraps and chicken satay) were pretty delicious too. But for my entree, I ordered pad thai and asked if they could substitute chicken instead of tofu (since chicken and tofu are listed on the menu as the same price, and I don't eat soy). The waitress agreed, but when the food came out, there was both chicken AND tofu in it. I picked the tofu out, but I was upcharged for adding chicken, instead of simply swapping it out. My pad thai also had a distinct dog food taste to it, so overall it wasn't my thing. My boyfriend's yellow curry, on the other hand, was DELICIOUS. If I ever go back, that's what I'm getting. I'd also like to try the cranberry cream cheese wontons and son in law eggs. That's a pretty big "if" though. There are several Thai places around the cities that are just as good or better. (Nong's Thai in Golden Valley is still my favorite.)

We found this place while walking in Minneapolis. This was delicious. I had this dish called Larb - it is just a ground meat with spices and rice. It is yummy yummy.

1 star. Location: convenient in downtown, near our place. +1 star. Service: staff was friendly and food brought promptly. -1 star. Cost: expensive. Cost $18 for small portion of the food ordered. I thought it was a joke. Nope. Get a much better value elsewhere. -1 star. Taste: got the curry. All I could taste was salt and spice. Not good at all. -1 star. Value: ummm for a curry, all I got were some slices of beef in a weird tasting salt liquid. No veggies or garnish whatsoever. And they gave one small scoop of rice. Talk about stingy. Rice isn't expensive! So they expect me to drench this tiny azz scoop of rice with the liquid salt. Walk away....

Consistantly tasty food with Very fresh ingredients Prompt and very polite service Love coming here often Also the to go orders are super fast

Lunch special was a deal $10 Taste was lacking Kung Pao Chicken Ice tea was good Had the food to go, was pack well

Honestly don't get the bad reviews of this place. Maybe the menu has some high and low points? My order of tofu pad thai, spring rolls and cranberry wontons was phenomenal. Everything tasted fresh. Will be going back for red curry as I have heard that's great too. Not to mention the portion sizes are perfect and this is the most reasonably priced thai food in Minneapolis. EDIT: Just went back for red curry... more like salt curry xD xD xD But seriously, felt like it was dominated by salt. Wouldn't get again. Also tried the pineapple fried rice, which was very nice as fried rice goes.

Do not sleep on this Thai place. Amazing Pad Thai, dynamite Pad See Ew, and the green coconut curry will make your eyes roll to the back of your head!!!!!! I wish we took pics of our food, but once the smell of this food hit our noses, we were absolutely smitten!!! And the price cannot be beat. 100% our new favorite Thai restaurant in The Cities

I was a little skeptical after reading the reviews, but our family dinner turned out to be pretty good. Glad we made a reservation, all the show patrons were there too. It was pretty packed. Service was great! Food ordered was great! Pineapple fried rice was excellent. Wasn't sure with the cranberries, but it was really good and the added shrimp were huge. Jumbo asparagus and shrimp Pad Thai Crab Claw fried rice Calamari Tempura Vegetables Jungle Curry Mee Gati All said to be good! Place is a tad dark and small, but it worked for our group!

Great happy hour specials! I got the Fried Tofu for an appetizer and the Vegetable Stir-Fry with Jasmine Rice for an entree. Both delicious but a little plain. I wasn't asked about a level of spiciness, but it was extremely mild- it could've used more seasoning! The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Our waitress offered great suggestions and regularly checked on us- and boxed our leftovers! The inside is decent and the location is great.