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Kkin Kkin

Kkin Kkin

낀낀

Thai

About

Vibrant second-floor Thai eatery near Hapjeong Station serving authentic noodle bowls and curries cooked in an open kitchen.

Perched on the second floor near Hapjeong Station’s exit 6, Kin Kin (낀낀)—borrowing its name from the Thai word for "eat"—channels the sensory hum of Bangkok street stalls into Mapo. Inside, window seats lined with Thai flags and small Buddha statues overlook the neighborhood, while an open kitchen provides a full view of the cooks tossing woks and building bowls to order. It is an unpretentious, compact dining room fitted with both communal tables and solo-friendly counters, where guests fire off requests via Toss QR codes from digital menus that feature rotating monthly specials alongside off-menu staples like leng saap. The kitchen leans into deliberate, punchy seasoning, sidestepping the muted compromises often found in foreign cooking across the district. A bright som tum thai, built on shredded green papaya, opens the meal with sharp, sour heat. The tom yum noodle soup strikes a mouth-puckering, fragrant balance, its tart broth clinging heavily to submerged rice noodles. For sweeter profiles, seafood pad see ew delivers broad rice ribbons charred in dark soy sauce, while chicken green curry pairs rich coconut milk gravy with a side of steamed rice. Savory anchors include deep, thick-sauced khao kha moo ladled over fluffy grains, delicate stir-fried morning glory retaining a crisp snap, and rich plates of pu nim pad pong karee. While the produce occasionally misses the ultra-vibrant snap of market-fresh imports, Kin Kin makes up for it with precise heat control, unapologetic spices, and swift, casual hospitality. Whether settling in for a shared spread of curries and stir-fries with friends or dropping by alone at the counter for a sour bowl of tom yum noodles, it stands out as one of Hapjeong’s most mature, grounded options for everyday Thai cooking.

Menu

  • Tom Yum Noodles똠얌누들₩13,000
  • Pad Thai팟타이₩12,000
  • 팍 풍 퍼이뎅₩12,000
  • Pad See Ew팟씨유₩12,000
  • 그린커리₩12,000
  • 팟카파오 무쌉₩12,000
  • 카오팟 꿍₩10,000

Local tips

  • Order conveniently by scanning the Toss QR code at your table.
  • Solo diners can eat comfortably at the window bar seating.
  • Check the digital QR menu for off-menu specials like leng saap (pork bone soup).

Details

Nearest station
Hapjeong Station
Phone
0503-7152-7155

Opening hours

Sunday
11:30–22:00
Monday
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Tuesday
11:30–22:00
Wednesday
11:30–22:00
Thursday
11:30–22:00
Friday
11:30–22:00
Saturday
11:30–22:00

Closed Mondays. Open 11:30–22:20 (Break weekdays 15:00–17:00, weekends 15:30–17:00).

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