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| - It was my first visit to Kiin (after it took over the former Khao San Road location). I was reluctant to try this place, as the menu only offered shared entrees, but today when we went at lunch, they had single portions. The menu selection was quite limited and had either make-your-own noodle soup or some sort of curry with jasmine rice - I was disappointed that pad thai wasn't on the menu.
We got to the restaurant at noon on a Tuesday, and even with a larger group of 8, we were seated right away (back when it was Khao San Road, there was no way we would be seated without having to wait). The decor/renovation was exception and modern, though the bathroom stalls were small. Half the people in our group ordered the fried chicken with rice, served with a small dish of red curry. I went with a noodle soup, where I got to select the type of noodle, soup base (I went with Tom Yum) and a protein (I went with grilled chicken, but you can also choose beef, bbq pork). My noodle soup portion was fair, and tom yum soup was delicious - with all the right spices and fresh herbs (cilantro, coriander, green onion). At $14, the order is comparable to other lunch dishes in the entertainment district. Service was quick and the staff was attentive. By the time we left at 1:00, the restaurant still wasn't full, nor was there a wait. With Khao San Road close by, I think we'll go back there next time.
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