Maa Kiin - Reviews

My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I had the Pad Thai, which was hands down the best I've ever tasted in Seattle. The pineapple rice, ordered at a three-star heat level, offered a delightful and mouth-numbing spice. I also tried the fresh chicken lettuce wraps, which you assemble yourself at the table. I highly recommend asking for an extra serving of the cucumber salad with the lettuce wraps, as it's delicious and there's significantly more chicken than salad to fill them. The fried rice was a surprisingly large portion, offering awesome value. The aroma of the golden rice was simply magical. The service was both friendly and prompt, even though we visited late on a Friday night at 10 pm. I will definitely be returning to this awesome place.

My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! They have amazing food, and what truly stood out was their exceptional service. On a recent order, there was a mistake with the protein, and when I politely mentioned it, they not only corrected it but also gave me the order for free as an apology. This level of customer care is truly appreciated. It's absolutely worth going to for Thai!

My experience at this restaurant was one of significant disappointment. It used to be a much better establishment, but now they post inaccurate hours and require four calls to pick up the phone. The food quality has also declined, with congealed noodles, dry beef, and generally bad plates. I am really disappointed with the current state of the restaurant.

We were seated immediately during the Sunday dinner rush and served water promptly. However, the restaurant was handling a significant amount of take-out orders, which impacted our dining experience. We observed three people waiting for take-out and a steady flow of customers coming in during our 80-90 minute stay. Our order was taken after a while, but the kitchen seemed overwhelmed, leading to a considerable wait for appetizers. We also had to request water refills. Our server apologized for the delay, acknowledging that the service was atypical and that we had waited too long. Despite the service issues, the sauces for our appetizers (fresh rolls, chicken satay, and grilled pork) were delightful, showcasing the kitchen's general competence. Unfortunately, the shrimp in the fresh rolls and my curry, as well as the chicken, were overcooked. The papaya salad's flavor profile was also off, lacking sufficient sourness. I'm still giving Maa Kiin 4 stars because this felt like an off night, possibly due to short staffing or new kitchen personnel not closely monitoring protein cooking. The prep chef's skill with sauces is commendable, suggesting a strong potential for future excellent experiences. I suspect a visit at another time would warrant a 5-star review, and I plan to return when in the area. I recommend giving them a try, but perhaps reconsider dining in on a weekend.

My experience at this restaurant was marked by frustration due to its weird hours. I showed up multiple times only to find them closed randomly, even when the posted hours indicated they should be open. This inconsistency made it difficult to plan a visit.

My experience at this Thai restaurant was fantastic! The food was excellent, and I was pleasantly surprised by the pricing, which was much lower than nearby competitors. I highly recommend this place!

My experience at this lowkey Thai spot with a simple vibe was a mixed bag. I tried the Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, and Pad Kee Mao, which were decent but nothing special. The Kao Soi was the highlight, offering a rich, flavorful, and comforting experience. The chicken satay had good flavor but was a bit dry, and the curry puffs were also dry and could have used a dipping sauce. The Thai green tea was tasty, though it had too much ice. Service was good, and the atmosphere was pleasant, described as quiet and easy to talk. However, they recently raised their prices, which feels a bit steep for the overall quality, and I'm unsure about the authenticity of the dishes. The parking situation is convenient with free street parking.

Our experience at this restaurant did not meet expectations, possibly due to an off night or ordering the wrong dishes. While the staff were friendly and polite, they lacked knowledge about the ingredients in the butterfly pea flower tea, specifically its caffeine content. The tea itself had an unexpected taste of jasmine and tannin, with a significant amount of sugar and milk not mentioned on the menu or by the server. The curry puffs had a good filling, but the shell was disappointingly thick and dry. The beef pad seeiw was surprisingly terrible, with the beef being as dry as jerky and the flavor being off, leading us to leave leftovers. The chicken pad thai was better but still mediocre. Despite ordering extra spicy (Thai style 6 stars), the dish was very mild, around 3 stars, with no available spices to adjust the heat. It was a disappointing experience for a place with so much potential.

I really enjoyed my visit and all of the food that we got is good. My favorite is the pad see ew, and I am looking forward to try other options. The food and service were both good, and I would highly recommend!

My experience at this restaurant was fantastic. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. I was impressed by the fairly large portions, which, considering the quality, made it very good value. I can't ask for more!