Kinnaree Thai Kitchen
wook kim · 339 Google reviewsKinnaree Thai Kitchen — honest thai in Bucktown. Order the Chive Dumplings. Old-school in the best sense, with zero pretense. Owner-operated, BYOB. "Their Panang Curry is another must-try; it's rich, creamy, and packs just the right amount of heat" — Alice Mendoza [$]
What 241 diners keep saying
What 241 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Kinnaree Thai Kitchen is a cozy gem tucked away in Lincoln Park. The Pad Thai is a standout—perfectly balanced with a generous portion that’s both satisfying and flavorful. Their Panang Curry is another must-try; it's rich, creamy, and packs just the right amount of heat. The restaurant's BYOB policy is a bonus, allowing guests to pair their meal with a favorite beverage without the extra cost. The staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it a great spot for both casual dinners and special occasions. With dishes averaging around $13, it's a solid choice for authentic Thai cuisine in the area.”
“Small place with a fabulous waitress. Menu just has the basic Thai menu, nothing special except maybe desserts. My Thai wife got Pad Kee Mao and it was nothing special. I got the Basil dish and requested very spicy. They got the spice right but if the dish is called Basil, maybe put some in it? I was disappointed as I love a strong Thai basil flavor. I've wanted to try this place for a long time but unfortunately I won't be back because there are many better places close by.”
“Ordered takeout here and wanted to try this place for the first time. First red flag was a long delay (30+ mins) during our pickup even though the restaurant wasn't busy, they didn't appear to start making our order till we arrived for pickup. We ordered very standard items: pad thai, pad see ew, and khao soy. While the food portions were ok, it did not taste like typical Thai food.. for example the pad see ew noodles were very bland and didn't have the normal sweet soy sauce flavor. Overall was disappointed in the quality and lack of authenticity in their flavor, and my wife's stomach hurt afterwards as well. We unfortunately don't plan to order from here again as there are many other Thai options in the city.”
“Don’t usually leave reviews for places, however, the immaculateness of this restaurants food and service was so good i must share with the public. So impressed by every dish and the staff was incredible. Hope everyone who works there gets a big kiss goodnight cause they deserve it.”
“My daughter and I found this place and decided to give it a try. We were not disappointed. Delicious and fresh ingredients.”
“Needed to eat and hadn't had good Thai in the city for too long. Google sent me here and I am glad it did. Beautiful decor,a large menu, delicious food, and kind amd knowledgeable staff. The chef even went out of his way to find me the "perfect mango" for my dessert. Looking forward to coming back for the left side of the menu. 🌻”
“The nicest ever!!!! Food is amazing and the service was so kind and wonderful. I cannot say enough.”
“Such a cute restaurant. I did a DoorDash pickup and the girl helping me was super sweet. They also rushed it when I came early which was nice. I got the Thai coffee and the Panang Curry which were both amazing. I’ll be coming back to dine in!”
“This place is a hidden gem in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. If you are looking for good thai fried rice and dumplings they got ya covered. The way they prepared both the fried rice and dumplings it hit the spot for me. They are around the corner from my music school this place would become my permanent lunch stop before my piano lessons.”
“Charming little restaurant with great staff and amazing food. This was the best fried rice I’ve ever had. My husband ordered the duck curry, which tasted incredible too. There was no wait on a Monday night and we came to celebrate his birthday. BYOB no uncorking fee. The chef did an amazing job! They even remind you of timing and made sure we got out of there in time for our next event. Too bad we don’t live closer because we’d be coming back regularly! Didn’t take food pics because we dug right in.”
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