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MaKiin dining area and bar - MaKiin, Houston, TX

MaKiin

4.6
4.6
321 Reviews
$50 and over
Thai

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 74 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
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
  • 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
  • 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!
    Thai High Tea Photo
  • 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!
    All you can eat Thai classic lunch buffet! Photo
  • Fri-Sat Late night bar open

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy your late nights at MaKiin! Our bar is now open until midnight, featuring a live DJ every Friday and Saturday night. Kitchen closes at 11 PM.
    Fri-Sat Late night bar open Photo

What 321 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
MaKiin offers a delightful Thai dining experience with "fantastic service," "amazing atmosphere," and "creative flavorful food." Guests enjoy beautifully presented dishes, an inviting ambiance, and attentive staff. While some note noise or service timing issues, the restaurant consistently impresses with its "delicious food," "thoughtful presentation," and unique cocktails, making it a top choice for special occasions.

321 Reviews
  1. Elizabeth

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great value on Lunch and delicious food. Will be going back!

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  2. My Linh

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great and food presentation was exceptional.

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  3. Moons

    VIP

    Houston

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun night out. Great food. Waiter was wondering and brought the food out slowly so we could really enjoy the experience.

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  4. Shyvonne

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was absolutely delicious. We enjoyed the calamari, Brussel sprouts, happy hour shrimp, Antique Charm Fried Rice and drunken noodles. The staff is very welcoming and polite. I would definitely go back.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a good experience though those around us were not necessarily because of the long wait times for food. The honest truth is that the food - when it did arrive- was lovely. The drinks were great and the vibe was fun. Our bartender, Ryan, was great! Knew the menu and made the drinks feel like an event. Once they work out the kitchen issues this is certainly a place I’d come back to.

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  6. J

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and the ambiance was perfect. We went for dinner on a Friday night and there was a DJ. Food was so flavorful but I wasn’t a fan of my drink. But, overall it was a great experience and will definitely return.

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  7. Benson

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome experience, great food, nice ambiance and great customer service.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We did the weekend buffet and tried most of the dishes. Ambiance was great. It felt authentic and gave us an elevated feel of Thai cuisine. Food presentation was impeccable. We came at a slower time around 12:45-1pm. We were seated right away. We looked at the menu for a while. Server was busy and warned us that kitchen is busy so we might experience some delay in the service. We did 3 follow up calls before getting asked to order drinks. They forgot my husband’s drink, and appetizer for a while. We tried to order another round of tom yum soup and drunken noodles, server acknowledged but we never got the noodles so we ended up cancelling the order. Overall great food, wish they had enough staff to anticipate a busy lunch especially with an attractive promotion. Okay to experience at least once but not sure if I would go back for the buffet.

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  9. Arielle

    Houston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was very slow. Not a very pleasant experience.
    MaKiinResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Arielle, I want to personally apologize for the disappointment you experienced during the launch of our all-you-can-eat program. As the owner, it breaks my heart to know we let you down. We were overwhelmed by the response and, unfortunately, overbooked on this first weekend. This led to long waits, delays in service. This is not the experience we envisioned, nor is it the standard we hold ourselves to. Our entire team feels deeply saddened that we couldn’t meet your expectations. Please know we are already taking steps to address these issues, including improving, better planning for demand, and ensuring our staff is fully prepared moving forward. Your feedback is invaluable, and we are committed to making things right. With my heartfelt apologies, Lukkaew Srasrisuwan

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  10. Patrick

    Atlanta

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Got excited to come here after seeing the all you can eat Thai lunch menu. Ended up being the second group seated at noon. Ordered our dishes, 12:40 comes around we have only received Brussels sprouts out of the 6 things we ordered. Everyone who was seated 20 minutes after us had their meals, including ones we had ordered coming out. Asked the server she seemed not worried about it saying she’s still waiting because the kitchen was busy. Asked to speak to the manager but they were too busy cooking to come speak with us. Don’t recommend wasting your time here when nobody seems worried about why it takes 45 minutes to make papaya salad.
    MaKiinResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Patrick, I want to personally apologize for your experience. As the owner, it truly pains me to know that we didn’t meet your expectations due to unforeseen internal challenges on this first weekend. This is far from the level of service and care we deliver. Our entire team, myself included, feels "heartbroken" knowing that we let you down. We’ve been working tirelessly since then to identify what went wrong and implement improvements. I promise we will not stop until we’ve found the right solutions to ensure this never happens again. Your experience matters greatly to us, and we would love the opportunity to make it right. Thank you for giving us your honest feedback—it is the foundation for us to grow and improve. With my sincerest apologies, Lukkaew: Owner, MaKiin

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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 321 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 74 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for MaKiin

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
  • 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
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