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KIN, London,

KIN

4.5 (828)
£25 and under
Thai
88 Leather Lane, Clerkenwell, London, EC1N 7TT

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 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–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu, 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 828 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • City of London

    Best Value

  • City of London

    Healthy

  • City of London

    Neighborhood gem

  • City of London

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
KIN offers "outstanding food and staff" with a warm, friendly atmosphere and attentive service. Guests rave about the "incredible value for money" and "authentic and tasty" dishes, including a must-try squid. Despite occasional time constraints, the restaurant remains a "great place for a bite" with excellent service and fresh, flavorful food.
828 Reviews
  1. Mark

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great meal and fabulous service will definately be back!

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  2. Michelle

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food and friendly service. Casual atmosphere.

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  3. Dusty VIP

    London33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are here again, because the food tonight was really tasty and full of flavour. Attentive service and a warm friendly atmosphere!
    KINResponded on June 3, 2025
    Hi Dusty, Thank you so much for coming back and for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and appreciated the attentive service and friendly atmosphere. It truly means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!

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  4. Nikki

    Oxford/Oxfordshire1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything especially the food was incredible, cannot fault it. However I did not like the 1 hour restriction (have not experiencd that before), it put a damper on the experience because I felt rushed and we ordered ample and didn't like to be asked to finish up so new people could come in.
    KINResponded on May 30, 2025
    Thank you so much for your lovely feedback on the food — we’re really glad to hear you enjoyed it. I'm truly sorry that the one-hour table time put a damper on your experience. We do understand how frustrating it can feel to be asked to wrap up, especially after ordering generously. In this instance, we had a reservation for a group of six directly after your booking, and it was unfortunately the only spot we could accommodate them. That said, we’ve since followed up with the team and provided further training to ensure time limits are communicated more clearly and sensitively going forward and to try and explore further options such as moving you and your guest to a different table. Thanks KIN

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  5. Sophie

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and atmosphere. Attentive service and great prices. A great place for a bite to eat after work.

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  6. Pablo

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best value for money I've had in london in a while, great service too!
    KINResponded on May 2, 2025
    Hi Pablo, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you found great value and enjoyed the service. We really appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back again soon!

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  7. Simon

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great lunch spot near my office so would definitely return
    KINResponded on May 2, 2025
    Thanks for the lovely review! We're so glad to hear we're your go-to lunch spot near the office. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  8. 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 on April 24, 2025
    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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  9. 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 on April 24, 2025
    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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  10. James

    London54 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!

    1 person found this helpful

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 828 OpenTable diners.

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

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  5. Farringdon

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for KIN

88 Leather Lane, Clerkenwell, London, EC1N 7TT

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Farringdon
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu, 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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