MaKiin

4.6

370 Reviews

$50 and over

Thai

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Fancy

The ultimate culinary journey at our award-winning Thai fine dining restaurant, where our masterful chef's innovative and unparalleled creations are sure to impress. With numerous accolades and awards, our chef uses only the finest and freshest ingredients to create culinary experiences like no other.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Thai, Dining Bar, Asian
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri–Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(832) 695-9999
Website
https://www.makiinthai.com/
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Semi-Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion. Please talk to one of our managers.
Private party contact
our Private Dining Coordinator: 0000000000

Location
2651 Kipling St, Houston, TX 77098
Neighborhood
Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
Cross street
Kirby and Kipling
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

Thai High Tea
Multiple dates available
Embark on a Thai High Tea adventure! Enjoy Thai herbal or English tea with light bites and desserts for 2 at just $35 or all you can eat for $39/person. Taste the luxury today!
All you can eat Thai classic lunch buffet!
$29.00 per person
Multiple dates available
🍽️ Only $29 for 10 rotating options of our most beloved classic Thai dishes on buffet. Why choose when you can try it all? Available for full happy 90 mins Friday-Sun 11:30am - 3pm!! Option to add mimosa paring for $4/ glass and $6 per dish for our popular dessert mango sticky rice, coconut ice-cream and galangal creme brulee. We’re committed to providing exceptional service and supporting our hardworking team. A 20% gratuity will be added to your bill to ensure our service staff is recognized and rewarded for their dedication. Thank you for your understanding and support!
Thai Classic All You Can Eat Lunch Buffet
$29.00 per person
Multiple dates available
🍽️ Only $29 for 10 rotating options of our most beloved classic Thai dishes on buffet. Why choose when you can try it all? Available for full happy 90 mins Friday-Sun 11:30am - 3pm!! Option to add mimosa paring for $4/ glass and $6 per dish for our popular dessert mango sticky rice, coconut ice-cream and galangal creme brulee. We’re committed to providing exceptional service and supporting our hardworking team. A 20% gratuity will be added to your bill to ensure our service staff is recognized and rewarded for their dedication. Thank you for your understanding and support!

Private dining

Bangkok Brussel Sprouts$15.00
Brussels sprouts, cooked to golden brown. Finish with local hive honey & tamarind glaze, topped with ground Thai chili garlic for an extra burst of flavor.
Creamy Crab Bites$15.00
Delightful fusion of flavors with cream cheese, premium kani, and green onion folded into delicate wonton wrappers. Contain Shellfish.
Curry Carnival$14.00
Roti bread with three curries dipping sauce. (Contains Peanut)
- Goes with Main Course$0.00
Hot Basil Mussel$18.00
Silken Calamari Soiree$17.00
Squid tubes and tentacles, salt-cured egg yolk puree, black Caviar, and chives. (Contains dairy & Shellfish)
- Goes with Main Course$0.00
Thai-Kick Chicken$15.00
Summer Salad$14.00
Papaya Salad$15.00
Fresh green papaya salad, carrots, string beans, cherry tomatoes, cashew nuts, crispy shrimp. (Contains Shellfish, Peanut, Tree nuts, Gluten Free)
- Mild$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Hot$0.00
- No Spice$0.00
- Goes with Main Course$0.00
Soft Shell Crab Serenade$23.00
Fresh green papaya salad, carrots, string beans, cherry tomatoes, cashew nuts, softshell crab. ( Contains Shellfish, Peanut, Tree Nuts, Gluten Free upon request)
- Mild$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Hot$0.00
- No Spice$0.00
- Goes with Main Course$0.00
Tom Kha Bowl$15.00
Creamy, savory, tangy coconut broth, sliced chicken, tomatoes, cilantro oil, and chili oil. (Contains Dairy, Gluten Free, Vegan upon request)
- Goes with Main Course$0.00
- Vegan with tofu$0.00
- Vegan no tofu (sub extra veggies)$0.00
Chives Cake Sunrise$20.00
Crunchy, savory pancakes, sunny side up quail eggs, Sriracha sweet chili. (Raw, Gluten Free, Vegan upon request)
- No Egg$0.00
- Goes with Main Course$0.00
- Extra Sauce$2.00
Crispy Hand Roll$12.00

Entrée - Classic

Crispy Garlic Chicken$20.00
Flavorful Drunken Adventure$24.00
Fresh rice noodles, Sliced Angus beef, carrots, red onions, bell peppers, Galingale stock, green peppercorns, baby corn, and Thai Basil. (Contains Shellfish, Gluten Free upon request, Vegan upon request)
Thai Basil Chicken$21.00
Antique Charm - Chicken Fried Rice$21.00
Chicken bites, Chinese Broccoli, red onions, cherry tomatoes, green onions, carrots, and dark soy sauce. (Gluten Free upon request, Vegan upon request)
Thai Street Noodle Magic$22.00
Fresh rice noodles, chicken bites, sous vide poached egg , lettuce, crispy wonton, Sriracha sweet chili. (Contains Shellfish, Gluten free upon request)
- No poached egg$0.00
- No lettuce$0.00
- Gluten Free$0.00
- No wonton chips$0.00
- No cilantro garnish$0.00
Stir Fried Chicky Pleasure$18.00
Beef Massaman Curry$25.00
Beef slices, Potatoes, Cashews, Red onions, and Crispy shallots.
- No Egg$0.00
Chicken Pumpkin Curry$23.00
Pumpkin, Tri Peppers, Thai basil, and Eggplant.
- No Egg$0.00
Garden Bowl Elegance - Holy Kale$20.00
Green kale, tofu steak, carrots, seasonal mushrooms, bell peppers, crispy tofu skin, and purple Jasmine rice. (Contains Shellfish, Gluten Free upon request, Vegan upon request)

Entrée - Signature

E-San Pork Ribs$29.00
Moo Jim Jaew, grilled pork ribs with Jaew, north-eastern Thai glaze, served wtih coconut-marinated grilled sweet corn nibblers.
Majestic Ocean Meadly$35.00
Butter poached lobster tail, fresh scallop, snow crab claws, bean vermicelli noodles, bacon chips, celery, and kale. (Contains Shellfish, Sesame Oil)
- Add Soft Shell Crab$8.00
- Add Lobster Tail 1$10.00
- Add Shrimp$6.00
- Add Lobster Tail 1$10.00
- Add Scallop (1)$5.00
Royal Pad Thai Delight$32.00
"Sen Chan' noodles, lobster tail, spiced tofu, chives, bean sprouts, sweet radish, shallots, and crispy wontons. (Contains Peanut, Shellfish, Gluten Free upon request)
Sizzling Northern Adventure$39.00
Thin sliced short ribs, Northern style curry broth, soft and crispy egg noodles, pickled green mustard, red onions, and quail egg. (Vegetarian upon request, Raw)
Salmon Royale$36.00
Butter poached salmon, creamy Panang sauce, purple Jasimine rice, cucumber, black Caviar, and coconut gel. (Contains Dairy, Shellfish, Gluten Free)
- Sub Tofu$0.00
- Sub Chicken$0.00
- Sub Pork$0.00
- Sub Shrimp$5.00
- Sub Beef$3.00

New Menu Oct 24

Green with envy Curry$23.00
- Tofu$0.00
- Chicken$0.00
- Pork$0.00
- Beef$3.00
- Shrimp$5.00
- Shrp & Chick Combo$5.00
- Shrp & Pork Combo$5.00
- Shrp & Beef Combo$8.00
- Shrp & Tofu Combo$5.00
- No Meat Veg Only$0.00
Ocean Salad$18.00
- Tofu$0.00
- Chicken$0.00
- Pork$0.00
- Beef$3.00
- Shrimp$5.00
- Shrp & Chick Combo$5.00
- Shrp & Pork Combo$5.00
- Shrp & Beef Combo$8.00
- Shrp & Tofu Combo$5.00
- No Meat Veg Only$0.00
Five Spice Pork Belly$18.00
- Tofu$0.00
- Chicken$0.00
- Pork$0.00
- Beef$3.00
- Shrimp$5.00
- Shrp & Chick Combo$5.00
- Shrp & Pork Combo$5.00
- Shrp & Beef Combo$8.00
- Shrp & Tofu Combo$5.00
- No Meat Veg Only$0.00
Steak Hung Lay$49.00
- Tofu$0.00
- Chicken$0.00
- Pork$0.00
- Beef$3.00
- Shrimp$5.00
- Shrp & Chick Combo$5.00
- Shrp & Pork Combo$5.00
- Shrp & Beef Combo$8.00
- Shrp & Tofu Combo$5.00
- No Meat Veg Only$0.00
- Add Soft Shell Crab$8.00
- Add Lobster Tail 1$10.00
- Add Shrimp$6.00
Tom Yum Siphon$22.00
- Tofu$0.00
- Chicken$0.00
- Pork$0.00
- Beef$3.00
- Shrimp$5.00
- Shrp & Chick Combo$5.00
- Shrp & Pork Combo$5.00
- Shrp & Beef Combo$8.00
- Shrp & Tofu Combo$5.00
- No Meat Veg Only$0.00
Royal Leave Bites$19.00
- Tofu$0.00
- Chicken$0.00
- Pork$0.00
- Beef$3.00
- Shrimp$5.00
- Shrp & Chick Combo$5.00
- Shrp & Pork Combo$5.00
- Shrp & Beef Combo$8.00
- Shrp & Tofu Combo$5.00
- No Meat Veg Only$0.00

What 370 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

MaKiin offers an exceptional Thai dining experience with "phenomenal" food and "excellent service." The ambiance is vibrant, enhanced by live music and creative cocktails. While some dishes may vary in spice, the overall presentation and flavors are "outstanding." Perfect for special occasions, MaKiin promises a memorable culinary journey.

370 Reviews

D
Dolly
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I enjoyed the buffet. It had enough variety. Food was good and fresh and well presented. We had been to Makiin before for specific dishes and went for buffet to sample others. It was of good value.
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Russell
Houston1 review
2.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The service was decent , the host was really nice but the food was mediocre , especially for the prices of everything, drinks were overpriced but the cups were cute. The food came out surprisingly fast but the steak was well done and my girlfriend ordered it medium to medium well. We also added “scallops” to the steak but it should said that it is only 1 single scallop that is added, don’t know why the menu had an S at the end of scallops when it was only one scallop. The rice tasted a bit old, especially with the texture of it like it had been sitting all day. Ordered ice cream for dessert and for some reason it took almost a full hour just to get one cup of ice cream. Do not understand how the food came out in sub 15 minutes but the ice cream took 45+ minutes
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OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had such a lovely evening at MaKiin. Not only was this the best Thai food I have EVER had in my life, but the service was incredible (I wish I remembered their names, the two servers were perfect), the ambience was amazing and the whole experience was magical.
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Jarod
Dallas2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Man let me tell you, I was celebrating getting married, and they took the best care of us. This place was amazing. I forgot the name of the manager and the host but they were sooo nice. The servers and runners were very professional and informative. This is some of the best Thai cuisine I've ever had. The presentation is very artistic, very elegant. The food is some of the best in houston. They have affordable pricing, with great portion sizes, and free parking. This restaurant deserves 10 stars. Thank you Makiin!!!!
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Kamari
Miami5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
10 out of 10.. from the food , the ambiance, the service ‼️ everything exceeded my expectations. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and friendly ..when I’m in town again I will be back
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Kaoru
Houston40 reviews
1.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We tried the buffet. Some food remained empty while we were there. Food quality reminded me of a free sample chicken on a toothpick that they pass out in the mall foodcourt. Food on the buffet line was cold and unattended. Shrimp tom yum soup had ZERO shrimp. I just hated everything about this restaurant. Cheap furniture, bad service and unattended buffet line. You can tell they are cutting corners in every way possible. Cheap ingredients and badly executed food. It’s one of those places where people go once and never return.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta4 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food and ambiance were great. Our waiter was a little slow as he was bartending and serving tables but was nice overall. Would go back again the next time I’m here.
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Andy
Houston2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had a fantastic dining experience at Makiin! From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, setting the perfect tone for the evening. While the food was delicious—each dish thoughtfully prepared with fresh ingredients and rich flavors—the real standout of the night was our waitress, Kiera. Kiera provided exceptional service throughout our meal. She was attentive without being intrusive, knowledgeable about the menu, and offered great recommendations that perfectly suited our tastes. Her friendly demeanor and genuine enthusiasm made our experience even more enjoyable. She anticipated our needs before we even had to ask, ensuring that everything from drinks to timing between courses was seamless.
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Caroline
Houston8 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best place to bring visitors to lunch. Delicious and great service. Recommend to anyone and you can get fantastic deals from 11-2pm
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NicoleN VIP
Houston6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Get all you can eat and food selection . Love the environment and service
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FAQs

MaKiin offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (832) 695-9999.

MaKiin is rated 4.6 stars by 370 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

2651 Kipling St, Houston, TX 77098

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Kirby and Kipling
Neighborhood
Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri–Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Thai, Dining Bar, Asian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://www.makiinthai.com/
Phone number
(832) 695-9999
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Semi-Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion. Please talk to one of our managers.
Private party contact
our Private Dining Coordinator: 0000000000

MaKiin

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Thai High Tea

All you can eat Thai classic lunch buffet!

Thai Classic All You Can Eat Lunch Buffet

Private Events

Custom inquiry

App Soup Salad

Bangkok Brussel Sprouts$15.00

Creamy Crab Bites$15.00

Curry Carnival$14.00

Hot Basil Mussel$18.00

Silken Calamari Soiree$17.00

Thai-Kick Chicken$15.00

Summer Salad$14.00

Papaya Salad$15.00

Soft Shell Crab Serenade$23.00

Tom Kha Bowl$15.00

Chives Cake Sunrise$20.00

Crispy Hand Roll$12.00

Entrée - Classic

Crispy Garlic Chicken$20.00

Flavorful Drunken Adventure$24.00

Thai Basil Chicken$21.00

Antique Charm - Chicken Fried Rice$21.00

Thai Street Noodle Magic$22.00

Stir Fried Chicky Pleasure$18.00

Beef Massaman Curry$25.00

Chicken Pumpkin Curry$23.00

Garden Bowl Elegance - Holy Kale$20.00

Entrée - Signature

E-San Pork Ribs$29.00

Majestic Ocean Meadly$35.00

Royal Pad Thai Delight$32.00

Sizzling Northern Adventure$39.00

Salmon Royale$36.00

New Menu Oct 24

Green with envy Curry$23.00

Ocean Salad$18.00

Five Spice Pork Belly$18.00

Steak Hung Lay$49.00

Tom Yum Siphon$22.00

Royal Leave Bites$19.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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