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Kin Shop

Kin Shop

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Thai Restaurant and Asian Restaurant$$$$
West Village, New York
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  • Spotted by Locals - city guides by locals
    Some of the favorites are the Northern Thai Noodle, and the Black Noodle dish. As an appetizer you should try the artichoke and sausage dish. The special Pan Seared Branzino is also divine! Read more
  • 7th.List
    7th.ListAugust 5, 2012
    Taste: Massaman Curry Braised Goat with fried shallots, purple yams, mustard greens, and peanuts or Red Curry Roasted Duck Breast with crispy roti, green mango, fresh herbs, and tamarind water Read more
  • Sam H.heart icon on user image
    Sam HodgesMay 30, 2015
    Duck red curry was surprisingly lean and served with fantastic kind of roti bread. Ice creams are super cheap and delicious. Toasted almond is really good. Mango sorbet is sweet and rich
  • Mandar M.
    Mandar MAugust 27, 2012
    The braised skate and calamari is great ... If you like it spicy get it ... I have eaten spicier hotter Thai so don't be put off by the 3 stars warning. Eat it with roti. Crispy !
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    RCJuly 20, 2015
    Awesome Thai food for a little more money. The spicy duck salad really is spicy! Each curry is so unique and flavorful. -1 for being out of 4 menu items at 8:45 on a quiet Monday.
  • Terry C.
    Terry ChenSeptember 19, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Their $15 lunch specials make it one of my favorite lunch spots. I can never say no to their goat curry, and pair it with their roti!
  • Sunainaheart icon on user image
    SunainaFebruary 27, 2015
    Modern take to Thai food. Fresh and interesting though I still prefer the authentic version. It's a nice place and def worth a try.
  • Giulia V.
    Giulia VillafrancaSeptember 22, 2014
    Try the short rib khao soi, perfect thai comfort food, it's spicy and flavorful. Skip the nom prik narok!!! Very nice staff
  • Kevin S.
    Kevin SkobacAugust 23, 2014
    A few of my favorite dishes are the (seriously) spicey duck laab salad, the fried broccoli, and the curry short rib
  • Alexander M.
    Alexander McJuly 20, 2012
    Food you'll remember for a while. Very unique take on Thai food. Didn't think I'd like the squid ink soup. I was wrong. Laab pretty good. Brisket yellow curry was excellent. Roti+jams a fun appetizer
  • Margot M.heart icon on user image
    Margot MazurFebruary 19, 2015
    Delicious Thai food with vegan options. Dont sleep on that tamarind Margarita. PS, the spicy flakes are hotter than you think.
  • Risaheart icon on user image
    RisaMarch 28, 2014
    Get the $65 tasting menu--you won't be sorry. They'll even bring you some milk (or Thai iced tea) if you're a wimp about the spice level.
  • Eater
    EaterJanuary 11, 2012
    Dieterle has a knack for fusing Thai cuisine with his own New-American style, and the result is one of the most unique menus in New York right now. [Eater 38 Member]
  • Chefs Feed
    Chefs FeedOctober 2, 2015
    "Harold really knows his way around a meatball. These little guys are baked in the oven and then poached in a delicious consommé." Chef Seamus Mullen Read more
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsAugust 25, 2011
    Second restaurant of Top Chef star Harold Dieterle, try the Spicy Duck Laab, Warm Sliced Snap Peas with Bay Scallops, Rabbit Leg Yellow Curry, and Goat Massaman Curry Read more
  • Sam H.heart icon on user image
    Sam HodgesMay 30, 2015
    Overall really great. The oyster and pork salad is a heavy appetizer but tasty. Goat massaman is fattier than expected but just falls apart, really good.
  • Corinna P.heart icon on user image
    Corinna PFebruary 27, 2014
    OMG the goat curry. Omg omg omg. Also the duck laab salad will set your mouth on fire and is great. Andalusian smoke cocktail - go!
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsApril 23, 2013
    The goat massaman curry is rich with shallots, toasted coconut, and dry chili, with braised goat neck that actually melts in the mouth.
  • Chris B.
    Chris BarredoJanuary 22, 2013
    Duck laab ftw. so spicy, so good. Fried brussel sprouts with chinese sausage, Massaman braised goat, Thai curry noodle with brisket, Thai fried chicken... that is all.
  • Isaiah G.
    Isaiah GreeneAugust 12, 2012
    Fried Broccoli & Chinese Sausage. Garam Masala & Tomato Soup. Red: Roasted Duck Breast. Thai Fried Chicken. All w/ a side of Crispy Roti. You'll love yourself for ordering any of the above.
  • BlackBook Magazine
    BlackBook MagazineDecember 14, 2012
    Harold Dieterle may be Long Island-born, but he knows his way around Thai cooking. At Kin Shop, the ur-Top Chef mixes traditional dishes, Western technique, and local ingredients to maximum effect. Read more
  • Valerie S.heart icon on user image
    Valerie SecklerAugust 20, 2014
    Raw kale, pears and candied pecans combine well in a salad. Vegetable stir fry with green curry rises above average.
  • Andrea B.heart icon on user image
    Andrea BarrezuetaOctober 21, 2012
    Must haves: drink? Shiso crazy. Gotta love the name! Food: Fried Brussels sprouts with Chinese sausage and Northern Thai curry noodles with the most amazing braised beef. Hmmm... So good!
  • Olof C.heart icon on user image
    Olof CarlsonMarch 4, 2015
    Friendly service, great food. Make sure to try the spicier salads, and grab some sticky rice to the curry. Desserts not a must though.
  • Gentrifried Chicken
    Grub St: "Bell & Evans birds in ginger, garlic, lemongrass, oyster sauce, and Thai shrimp paste for 24 hrs. Dredged in rice flour and an Asian cereal and deep-fried, with herbs, fish-chili sauce." Read more
  • Jeffrey A.heart icon on user image
    Jeffrey AllenOctober 12, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Duck laab, squid ink sesame oil soup, or bay scallops w crisp shallots & toasted coconut. You can't go wrong w any fish or duck entree. Ask for it spicy & try to snag a seat by the open kitchen
  • Tara R.
    Tara RoffersFebruary 25, 2011
    Thai married with classic french - fried pork & crispy oyster salad and incredibly savory steamed pork meatball soup has a lovely consomme, rock shrimp rice flakes & duck w/ red curry are spot on!
  • kate k.
    kate kudishJanuary 30, 2013
    Can't go wrong with ANYTHING on the menu but top favorites were the crispy pork/fried oyster salad, black rice noodles, and banana fritter dessert
  • Village Voice
    Village VoiceAugust 4, 2014
    Curries form the core of the menu, and best of all is the sour-rabbit-leg, which comes wrapped in a banana leaf. Read more
  • julia t.heart icon on user image
    julia tNovember 16, 2014
    Oily and crisp roti, delicious aquatic veggie dish and the goat curry is great. Husband a fan of the coffee with carnation milk.
  • J L.heart icon on user image
    J LAugust 8, 2015
    The lan larb salad is spicy but not a scorching. The curries are out of this world and goes well with the sticky rice and roti.
  • Meghan D.
    Meghan DayDecember 20, 2010
    Really can't go wrong here, but the squid ink soup is totally original. The goat is the massaman flavors you love but with insanely tender, melt in your mouth meat. Also, fun beer list!
  • Charles B.
    Charles BFebruary 2, 2012
    Top Chef #1 Harold Dieterle's newest spot. everything is spicy as can be, but if that's your bag you can't go wrong. Sit at the counter and watch Harold do his thing.
  • Saif D.heart icon on user image
    Saif DiaApril 13, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Laab is slightly spicy, by South East Asian standards, so don't be intimidated. Follow it up with the goat massaman and you're set.
  • Village Voice
    Village VoiceNovember 14, 2011
    Winner of Best Use of Duck in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Duck laab is flash of ground duck and chile heat, cooled by the lettuce it's contained in.
  • Sean S.
    Sean StenstromFebruary 21, 2014
    Harold Dieterle and Alicia Nosenzo's contemporary Thai restaurant has a relaxed vibe, a great wine list, and awesome food
  • refinery29
    refinery29August 3, 2014
    What to Order: Fried pork and crispy oyster salad; massaman braised goat curry. Read more
  • Tara G.
    Tara G.February 12, 2013
    Our favorites were the pork meatball soup, goat massaman curry, and preserved watercress side. Lovely staff, great place.
  • Zach Aarons
    Zach AaronsJanuary 25, 2012
    The Duck Laab dish is super spicy and delicious. The prices are reasonable and the menu inventive. I loved the experience. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
  • Saif D.heart icon on user image
    Saif DiaApril 13, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Two rotis come in one order. They are also thicker and crispier than your regular roti; fun to eat with a great texture.
  • Stephanie R.heart icon on user image
    Stephanie RivkinJuly 12, 2015
    Everything is great. Order the Pad Thai. And the oyster and pork belly. And everything.
  • Sarah K.
    Sarah KlineJanuary 11, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Had the bone marrow, scallops, and sour yellow curry followed by root beer float and ice cream. Everything was delish and I will be back to try the rest!
  • suneelheart icon on user image
    suneelSeptember 11, 2014
    duck larb salad is a delicious scorcher. red curry with duck and roti is amazing.
  • Rick V.
    Rick Von FeldtJuly 24, 2012
    Try the Fried Pork & Crispy Oyster Salad - A mouth of passionate flavor. Top Chef Master @harolddieterle wows. Thanks @lonbinder @foodmayhem for the advice.
  • Shivram S.heart icon on user image
    Shivram SMarch 11, 2015
    Mushroom drunken noodles as part of the express set is great
  • Gansevoort Hotel Group
    One of the tastiest new openings in a while! Get the snap pea and scallop app, the fried pork and oyster app, and the "red" roasted duck noodles. Dance party in your mouth!
  • Melody A.heart icon on user image
    Melody AngelesJuly 27, 2015
    Everything we ordered was amazing. My bf loved loved the steamed coconut pandan rice
  • nymag
    nymagDecember 26, 2010
    Top Chef Harold’s new spot takes Thai flavors and marries them with hefty Western ingredients like Maine lobster and lobes of fatty bone marrow. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more
  • Spotted by Locals - city guides by locals
    Northern Thai Noodle, and the Black Noodle dish are our local favorites! Read more
  • Arielle G.
    Arielle GarciaNovember 6, 2013
    Skip the goat massaman, but GET the northern style curry!! The miang of yellowtail, also delicious!!!!
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