Kin Thai Street Eatery
Kin Thai Street Eatery is a Thai restaurant at 1050 20th Street, Suite 180 in Sacramento.
Menu updated
Awards
- Michelin Guide recommended, 2026
Menu
Dinner
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Kin Plern (Starters)
- Chive Cakes - Gui Chai 13 Homemade pan fried chive cakes, fried garlic, sweet chili vinaigrette soy sauce.
- Curry Roti - Roti NamGang 12 Crispy Roti flatbread, grilled eggplant, sweet pepper, Massaman curry dip, green curry dip.
- Corn Fritters - TodMun KaoPod 11.5 Crispy fried corn fritters, cucumber vinaigrette sauce.
- Fried Calamari - Pla Muk Tod 14 Salt and pepper fried calamari, Tom Yum aioli sauce.
- Isaan Sausage - Sai Krok Isaan 13.5 Grilled Northeastern style pork sausage, fresh ginger, roasted peanuts.
- Thai Ravioli - Giew Pou 14 Seasoned ground chicken dumplings, crab meat, baby bok choy, fried garlic, cilantro, green onions, house sweet soy sauce.
- The Roots - Kanom Jok 12.5 Golden fried taro root, pumpkin, sweet potato and black bean cake, tangy tamarind sauce, roasted peanuts.
- Thai Curry Puffs - Kari Pap 14 Crispy, flakey and airy puff pastry, curry chicken, potato, onions, fresh cucumber salad. *Vegan option available*
- The Rolls - Miang Tod 11 Crispy rolls, glass noodles, carrots, cabbage, mushrooms, sweet and sour sauce.
Kin Lenn (Skewers)
*Each order comes with two skewers
- Satay 7.5 Grilled skewered chicken or beef sirloin, mild yellow curry, house peanut sauce, cucumber relish, a slice of toast.
- Fish Balls - Luuk Chin Ping 6.5 Grilled Thai fish balls skewers, spicy tangy tamarind sauce.
- Moo Ping 7.5 Grilled marinated pork skewers, house chili tamarind sauce. Try this with black sticky rice for complete street experience! (+4)
Kin Yum (Salads)
- Thai Papaya Salad - Som Tum Thai 13.5 Hand-shredded green papaya, string beans, carrots, tomatoes, roasted cashew nuts, spicy garlic lime dressing. (Add salted egg | 3 or salted crab | 3) (Make it Lao style | 2)
- Eggplant Salad - Yum Ma Keua 15 Warm salad with grilled eggplant, ground chicken, prawns, spicy coconut dressing, chilies, lime juice, sliced boiled egg, shallots, seasonal mixed green.
- Mushroom Naamtok - NaamTok Hed 14.5 Fresh oyster mushroom, king oyster mushroom, tofu, lime juice and chili powder dressing, shallots, mint, cilantro, roasted rice powder, seasonal mixed green.
- House Side Salad 5.5 Seasonal mixed green, cucumber, tomatoes, onions, carrot, peanut dressing.
Kin Soup (Soups)
- Coconut Soup - Tom Kha 8.5 The original ingredients of Thai famous soup. Coconut broth, young galangal, banana blossom, dry chili, fresh oyster mushroom, fresh king oyster mushroom, cilantro, makrut lime leaves, lime juice, chicken | 8.5 or shrimps | 10.5
- Tom Yum 8.5 Hot and spicy broth, dry chili, lemongrass, makrut lime leaves, fresh oyster mushrooms, fresh king oyster mushroom, galangal, lime juice, chicken | 8.5 or shrimps | 10.5
Kin Pi Set (Specialty)
- Isan Steak - Suer Long Hai 33.5 North-Eastern Region Specialty. Grilled marinated 10 oz. USDA Choice Ribeye, house spicy tamarind dipping sauce, seasonal greens, a choice of seared black sticky rice, brown rice, or steamed jasmine rice.
- Hat Yai Fried Chicken - Gai Tod Hat Yai 23 Southern Region Specialty. Deep fried chicken leg quarters, seasoned fried shallots, yellow curry dipping sauce, cucumber relish, a choice of steamed black sticky rice, brown rice, or steamed jasmine rice.
Sides
- Jasmine Rice 3
- Black Sticky Rice 4
- Rice Berry Brown Rice 4
- Peanut Sauce 5
- Cucumber Relish 5
Kin Kao (Rice Plates)
Each order served with jasmine rice. Substitute brown rice for $1.50
- Ga Prao 18.5 The original street version of Thailand staple dish. Stir-fired holy basil, spicy garlic-chili soy sauce, fresh chili, fried egg, with ground chicken | 18.5, crispy pork belly | 19.5, or impossible meat | 22.5
- Crab Omelette (Kai Jiow Pou) 34 As seen on Netflix series 'Street Food'. Thai-style omelette with real blue crab meat (4.2 oz), Thai chili sauce, side of vegetable broth.
- Chicken N' Rice (Kao Mun Gai) 18.5 Poached skinless chicken breast, ginger, ginger-garlic infused jasmine rice, vegetable broth, garlic-ginger-chili fermented soy bean sauce. *Not available for brown rice substitution
- Tom Yum Goong Fried Rice (Kao Pad Tom Yum) 25 Hot and spicy fried rice with Tom Yum flavor, herbs, fresh king mushroom, jumbo prawns.
- Crab Fried Rice (Kao Pad Pou) 34 Blue crab meat (4.2 oz) fried rice with egg, green onions. *Chicken Fried Rice | 18
- Green Curry (Gang Kiew Wan) 19 Coconut milk, green curry, Thai round apple eggplant, pea eggplant, purple eggplant, krachai fingerroot, fresh chili, sweet basil with choice of homemade fishball, chicken, or tofu | 19, or stewed beef | 20. Substitute rice with vermicelli noodles and a side of soft boiled egg to enhance street-style experience! | 4
- Massaman Curry (Gang Massaman) 21.5 Rank No. 1 on CNN World's Best Foods. Aromatic creamy mild curry with cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, bay leaves, nutmeg, and mace, coconut milk, onions, potatoes, peanuts, with stewed chicken leg | 21.5, stewed beef | 22.5, or tofu and vegetables | 21.5
- Yellow Curry (Gang KaRee) 17.5 Grilled assorted seasonal vegetables, potatoes, coconut milk mild yellow curry. (Add chicken | 3 or tofu | 2.5)
- Pad Ka Naa 17.5 Chinese broccoli, garlic, with tofu | 16.5, chicken | 17.5, or crispy pork belly.
- Vegan Prik King (Prik King Jay) 17.5 Fresh string beans, red curry paste, makrut lime leaf chiffonade with crispy soy-based protein | 16.5, chicken | 17.5, or crispy pork belly.
- Seafood Pad Cha (Pad Cha Talay) 28 Catfish, calamari, shrimps, mussels, whole peppercorn, finely chopped finger roots, holy basil, makrut lime leaves, fresh chili, spicy garlic sauce.
- Soft Shell Crab w/ Curry Sauce (Pou Nim Pad Phong Karee) 35 Golden fried soft shell crab, blue crab meat, yellow onions, green onions, celery, sweet peppers in sweet and savory yellow curry sauce.
Kin Sen (Noodles)
- Egg Wrapped Pad Thai (Pad Thai Hor Kai) 26.5 The great Thai classic. Fresh rice noodles in tangy tamarind sauce, prawns, tofu, egg, peanuts, bean sprouts, shallots, chives, wrapped in thin egg crepe.
- Pad Thai (Pad Thai Gai) 19 Fresh rice noodles in tangy tamarind sauce, chicken, tofu, egg, peanuts, bean sprouts, shallots, chives. *Vegan option available
- Mee Pad See Aew 18.5 Fine rice noodles, sweet black bean sauce, Chinese broccoli, egg, with chicken | 18.5, tofu | 18.5, or veggies | 18.5 *This dish is traditionally served dry. Extra sauce available upon request.
- Spaghetti Kee Mao 19.5 Spaghetti noodles, garlic chili sauce, whole peppercorns, long beans, fresh chili, sweet basil, choice of Northern style herb spice pork sausage | 19.5, seafood (catfish, calamari, shrimps, and mussels) | 28, or impossible meat | 22.5
- Clay Pot Shrimp (Goong Ob Woonsen) 26 Yaowarat Road special. Shrimps baked in a clay pot, bean thread noodles, soy, ginger, cilantro root, black pepper, celery, house chili lime dipping sauce.
- Khao Soi 21 Northern style curry sauce, wide egg noodles, pickled mustard greens, shallots, roasted chili with slow braised chicken | 21, stewed beef | 22, or tofu and vegetables | 21 *Gluten-free option upon request
- Boat Noodle Soup (Kuay Tiew Ruer) 21 Herb infused broth, thinly sliced ribeye, beef balls, beef stewed, chinese broccoli, rice noodles, green onions, cilantro, crispy pork skin, fried garlic, bean sprouts, sweet basil. **Choice of thin rice noodles or fine rice noodles
Kin Wann (Desserts)
Ask about our dessert specials!
- Mango Sticky Rice (Kao Neow MaMuang) 11.5 The real version of Thai famous traditional dessert. Sweet rice, coconut milk, coconut cream, fresh mango, golden mung beans.
- Sweet Roti (Roti Nom NamTarn) 8 Common dessert from the streets of Thailand. Caramelized crispy Roti flatbread, sugar, condensed milk.
- Mitchell's Ice Cream (I-Tim) 7.5 Proudly serving tropical flavors from Mitchell's Ice Cream, a San Francisco tradition since 1953. Choose from Young Coconut, Purple Yam (ube), or Durian. Finished with toasted coconut flakes for the perfect touch.
Wine
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Kin Wine (Wines)
- White Haven Sauvignon Blanc 2023 9.5/G 18/B White Haven, Marlborough, NZ
- Riverstone Chardonnay 2018 9.5/G 18/B J. Lohr, Arroyo Seco, Monterey County, CA
- Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 9.5/G 18/B J. Lohr, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo County, CA
- J Vineyards Pinot Noir 2017 10.5/G 20/B Monterey/Santa Barbara/Sonamo County, CA
- Claude Val Rosé 2019 8.5/G 26/B Pezenas, France
- Lamarca Prosecco 187ml 9/B Treviso, Italy
- Bev Glam Bubbly Rosé 8.5/C
- Bev Glitz Bubbly White 8.5/C
Beer
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On Draft
- Singha Beer 9/PINT Thai Lager 5.0% ABV
- Rotating tap Ask about our current rotating tap!
Bottles & Cans
- Singha Beer (Lager) 6.5/BTL Thailand
- Leo Beer (Lager) 6.5/BTL Thailand
- Chang Beer (Lager) 6.5/BTL Thailand
- Beerlao (Lager/Dark Lager) 6.5/BTL Laos
- Beerlao Gold (Pilsner) 7.5/BTL Laos
- Non-Alcoholic Beer 8/CAN
- Tom Yum Beer (Wheat) 9.5/CAN by 7 Bangkok Craft Brewing Co. | 5.0% ABV
- Tom Kha Beer (Wheat) 9.5/CAN by 7 Bangkok Craft Brewing Co. | 5.0% ABV
- Kona Big Wave Golden Ale (Blonde Ale) 6.5/BTL by Kona Brewing Co. | 4.4% ABV
- Rosé (French Cider) 9/CAN by Aval | 6.0% ABV
Selection of Hard Kombucha
- Moonlight Mojito by Gold Vibe 9.5 White tea • Lime • Mint | 6.6% ABV
- Strawberry Mojito by Local Roots 9.5 Strawberry • Lemon • Mint | 6.0% ABV
- P.O.G by June Shine 8.5 Passion Fruit • Orange • Guava | 6.0% ABV
- Midnight Painkiller by June Shine 8.5 Pineapple • Orange • Nutmeg | 6.0% ABV
- Mango Daydream by June Shine 8.5 Mango • Pineapple • Orange • Cayenne Pepper | 6.0% ABV
- Island Vibes by Local Roots 9.5 Pineapple • Coconut • Blue Spirulina | 6.0% ABV
Non-alcoholic drinks
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Kin Nahm (Drinks)
- Thai Iced Tea (Cha Thai Yen) 6.5
- Lime Thai Iced Tea (Cha Dum Yen) 6.5
- Thai Iced Green Tea (Cha Kiew Yen) 6.5
- Thai Hibiscus Juice (Nahm Gra Jiab) 6.5
- Unsweetened Iced Tea (Cha Yen) 4.5 Chrysanthemum Flower Tea - free refill
- Fentimans Beverage 5/B Victorian Lemonade / Pink Ginger / Rose Lemonade / Ginger Beer
- Pepsi / Sprite 5/B
- Saratoga Sparkling Water 3.5/B
- Loose Leaf Organic Hot Tea 5.5 Greean Tea / Chrysanthemum Flower / Butterfly Pea / Genmaicha / Jasmine / Rose
Street specials
Added November 4, 2026 · Menu PDF · source (opens in new tab)
Today's Street Specials
Recommended pairing for Naem Si Krong Moo: signature black sticky rice +4 or imported Thai Singha beer on tap +9
- Khao Griab Tod 10 Light and crispy prawn crackers, freshly fried and served with a sweet roasted chili jam that brings a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and gentle heat.
- Naem Si Krong Moo (Fermented Pork Ribs) 15 Sour cured pork ribs fermented with rice and garlic. Fried to perfection and served with sliced fresh ginger and roasted peanuts.
- Pla Muek Yang (Thai-Style Grilled Squid) 19 A Thai street food favorite. Tender squid grilled over high heat for a smoky char and savory flavor. Served with a spicy, tangy Thai seafood dipping sauce. Made fresh to order — please allow a little extra time.
- Laab Neau (Spicy Ground Beef Salad) 24 Ground American Wagyu beef, red onions, cilantro, green onions, mint, and roasted rice powder tossed in spicy lime dressing. Served with spring mixed salad, cabbage, and sticky rice.
- Khao Mok Gai Tod (Thai Style Chicken Biryani) 25 A lesser-known yet authentic Thai street favorite, bursting with irresistible flavors. Fragrant yellow rice, cooked with aromatic herbs and spices and topped with crispy fried shallots, served with our signature Hat Yai Fried Chicken. This Southern Thai gem comes with a refreshing cucumber salad and a bright cilantro-mint dipping sauce.
- Hoy Lai Pad Prik Pao (Stir-fried Clams with Chili Paste) 25 Stir-fried clams tossed in a spicy Thai chili paste with Mama noodles, serrano peppers, sweet peppers, and fragrant Thai basil. Served with a crispy fried egg. A true Thai street food classic.
- Pou Nim Pad Phong Karee (Soft Shell Crab w/ Curry Sauce) 35 Our famous special has made it on the menu! Golden fried soft shell crabs, crab meat, yellow onions, green onions, celery, sweet peppers in sweet and savory yellow curry sauce. Served with steamed jasmine rice.
Desserts
- Sankaya (Thai Pumpkin Custard) 12 /slice Celebrate the fall season with our Sankaya — an authentic Thai pumpkin custard steamed to perfection inside a whole pumpkin and served in slices. Made with creamy coconut milk and gently sweetened eggs, this beloved Thai street dessert offers a warm, comforting taste of Thailand.
- Coconut Pandan Crepe Cake 15 /slice One of our most popular tropical flavored desserts is back!! Light and fluffy cream sandwiched between delicate layers of pandan crepes with tender coconut meat and a luscious coconut sauce. A delicious taste to tropics in every bite!
- Piak Sakoo (Sago Pudding w/ Young Coconut) 10 Sweet pandan-infused sago pudding with young coconut meat, topped with silky, lightly salted coconut cream and Mitchell's coconut ice cream.
- Kanom Moh Keang (Baked Mung Bean Custard) 9 Silky baked mung bean custard enriched with coconut milk, topped with crispy shallots for a delicate sweet and savory contrast.
- Kluay Ping (Grilled Banana) 7 Grilled Thai Namwah banana topped with rich palm sugar syrup, creamy coconut, and tender coconut meat.
Drinks
- Nahm Ma Prao 8.5 Naturally sweet fresh coconut juice, chilled and served in its natural coconut shell.
- White Wine - Arroyo Seco, Monterey 9.5/glass 34/btl 2024 J. Lohr - Bay Mist White Riesling with exotic aromas of honeysuckle, ripe pear, Meyer lemon and lychee. Flavor of ripe apple and pear with a refreshing, natural spritz on the finish
- Red Wine - Napa Valley 19/375 mL BTL 38/750mL BTL 2011 Kieu Hoang Winery Cabernet Sauvignon with notes of cherry, plum, pepper, and a hint of allspice.
- BeerLao Gold 7.5 Pilsner from Laos, made with Khao Kai Noy rice, giving it a unique aroma and sweet taste. 5% ABV
- Beer-ish 8 Non-Alcoholic Lager - Oak Park Brewing Company. 0.5% ABV
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