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MaKiin dining area and bar - MaKiin, Houston, TX

MaKiin

4.6
4.6
369 Reviews
$50 and over
Thai

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2 people
19:00
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Great for creative cocktails
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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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Dining Bar, Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 11:30–16:00 Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–00:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00 Happy Hour Daily 17:00–19:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Delivery & takeout

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!

    US$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
  • Thai Classic All You Can Eat Lunch Buffet

    US$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

What 369 people are saying

MaKiin reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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.

369 Reviews
  1. Russell

    Houston1 review

    2.0

    Dined today

    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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    Fort Lauderdale1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 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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  3. Jarod

    Dallas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 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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  4. Kamari

    Miami5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 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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  5. Kaoru VIP

    Houston40 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 5 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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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 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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  7. Andy

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 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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  8. Caroline

    Houston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 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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  9. NicoleN VIP

    Houston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  10. Folake VIP

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was phenomenal and delicious. They had wonderful 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 369 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for MaKiin

2651 Kipling St, Houston, TX 77098

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Dining Bar, Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 11:30–16:00 Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–00:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00 Happy Hour Daily 17:00–19:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Delivery & takeout
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