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KIN, London,
KIN, London,
KIN, London,
KIN, London,
KIN, London,

KIN

4.5
4.5
829 Reviews
£25 and under
Thai
88 Leather Lane, Clerkenwell, London, EC1N 7TT

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Stripped-back Pan-Asian/Thai restaurant celebrating 10 years on Leather Lane, in Clerkenwell. Our name comes from the Thai word for ‘eat’. Our menu, though, are inspired by travels across South-East Asia and show cases street food dishes across the region, with a strong emphasis on Thai food. To complement the food, we’ve carefully selected drinks that deliver on quality - from a range of award-winning artisan oriental teas to superb wines and craft beers brewed in London.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Pan-Asian, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Farringdon
  • Parking details
    Free parking on single yellow line areas on Leather Lane after 6:30pm, Monday to Friday or after 1:30pm on Saturdays. Alternatively, NCP Saffron Hill car park is located on St. Cross Street, which is a 3-4 minutes walk away. Or there are pay and display bays on Hatton Garden.
  • Public transit
    Chancery Lane and Farringdon underground stations are both within a short 5 minute walk away
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • Reserve A Thai Whole Deep Fried Seabass

    £23.00 per party

    Multiple dates available
    Isaan-Style Whole Fried Seabass — £23 (Pre-Order Only) A show-stopping dish inspired by the bold, bright flavours of Northeast Thailand. Our whole deep-fried seabass is served on-the-bone, topped with Thai mixed herbs and a vibrant chilli dressing (mild spice to hot). Perfect for sharing between two to four guests, this dish is available by pre-order only to ensure the very best experience. You’ll be asked to confirm the number of seabass you'd like when booking. Please note: – £23 per seabass – Served whole and on-the-bone – This dish requires additional preparation time – Pairs beautifully with our Stir-Fried Pak Choi and Egg Fried Rice
    Reserve A Thai Whole Deep Fried Seabass Photo

What 829 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • London

    Thai

  • City of London

    Best Value

  • City of London

    Good for groups

  • City of London

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
KIN offers a delightful dining experience with "great food, great service," and a "casual setting." Its authentic Thai dishes are praised for being "super fresh and tasty," with highlights including the prawn pad thai and squid. While some service hiccups were noted, the restaurant remains a "fantastic quality" choice with reasonable prices.
829 Reviews
  1. Simon

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great lunch spot near my office so would definitely return

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  2. Erick

    London1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was not very good and was not flavorful. I would not go here again.
    KINResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback — we’re sorry to hear the food didn’t meet your expectations. We always aim to provide flavourful dishes and a great dining experience, so it’s disappointing to hear we missed the mark. Upon investigation, I can see the mild Khao Soi Prawn was initially ordered, the mild version is intentionally less bold in flavour, but I understand it still may not have been to your taste. I can see that this was replaced by our team with a Katsu curry, which I hope was more enjoyable. We really appreciate you leaving us feedback, and your comments will help us continue improving.

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  3. Susheel

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service in a casual setting. Will go again!
    KINResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and service. Can’t wait to welcome you back again soon!

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  4. James

    London53 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great restaurant with some authentic dishes however there are two things that annoyed me massively. 1. The menu only available on a QR code. There was some story about saving the environment but in reality it’s a money saving tip and means that it’s extremely difficult to navigate, especially as 4G is non existent there and I don’t really want to sign up to their WiFi. 2. Tipping - can only be done via an app which then takes a fee for the privilege of me doing this. What on earth??? The food is great, the wines reasonable value and the service is ok (a bit hit and miss). I like it but it needs to stop greenwashing customers and bring back some engagement. All you’re doing is making people spend more time on their phones and less time engaging and creating a better atmosphere by forcing them to look at a menu on a screen. You’re better than that!
    KINResponded on March 20, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the food and we truly appreciate your suggestions. We understand that it may be inconvenient at times, but the QR code system helps us offer a smoother, quicker dining experience. Paper menus can be slow to update and are less practical for the fast-paced service we strive to provide. As for the Wi-Fi, we do have 4G reception on the ground floor, but if you need access, we’re happy to provide the Wi-Fi password without any need for registration — just ask and we’ll get you connected! We understand your thoughts about creating a better atmosphere, we’ll continue to evaluate how we can balance efficiency with customer engagement. Thank you again for your input, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  5. Sarah

    London9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fast, efficient yet friendly service. Food excellent - had a perfect prawn pad thai. Only slight gripe was how quick we were turfed out but to be fair it was a busy lunch time so most people are on a tight schedule at lunch. Plus some of our party were late which delayed our ordering. We didn't hold it against them - lovely team. I'll be back for sure!
    KINResponded on March 20, 2025
    Hi Sarah, Thank you so much for the great feedback! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the prawn pad Thai and the service. For future visits, we recommend pre-ordering for larger groups during lunchtime, as it helps you make the most of your seating time. Our staff are always happy to answer any questions on how this works, so feel free to reach out! We look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful experience!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and staff. Authentic and tasty at very good value. The wines are also excellent!
    KINResponded on March 20, 2025
    Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, service, and wines— it means a lot to us. We can't wait to welcome you back for another fantastic experience!

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  7. Skye

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was 10/10 we shared some small plates. The squid is a must try!! And a gin sour cocktail we had was so tasty. Will definitely be back
    KINResponded on March 20, 2025
    Thank you for the amazing review! We're so glad you enjoyed the food, especially the squid - it's definitely one of our fave choices. We can't wait to welcome you back!

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  8. Luca

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really great service, food tasted amazing and I wish there were more options for smaller plates to share. Would absolute come back to try the rest of the dishes!
    KINResponded on March 20, 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the service and the food. We appreciate your feedback on offering more smaller plates to share — it's something we'll definitely consider. We can't wait to have you back to try even more of our dishes!

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  9. Eithne VIP

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant, service and food! A real find.

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  10. Mary

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was outstanding, food was great! Booked a table for 9 people and had no issues! No set menus

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FAQs

KIN offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo and Just Eat. KIN also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 07825 855955.

KIN is rated 4.5 stars by 829 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. City of London
  5. Farringdon

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for KIN

88 Leather Lane, Clerkenwell, London, EC1N 7TT

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Farringdon
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Pan-Asian, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free parking on single yellow line areas on Leather Lane after 6:30pm, Monday to Friday or after 1:30pm on Saturdays. Alternatively, NCP Saffron Hill car park is located on St. Cross Street, which is a 3-4 minutes walk away. Or there are pay and display bays on Hatton Garden.
  • Public transit
    Chancery Lane and Farringdon underground stations are both within a short 5 minute walk away
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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