Ma Kin Thai: Authentic, Cozy Thai Dining in Queens, NY

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Introduction / Overview: Ma Kin Thai — A Taste of Home in Queens

For New Yorkers seeking an escape from the relentless city pace and a true taste of authentic Southeast Asian cuisine, Ma Kin Thai in Queens offers a truly special dining experience. Located on Metropolitan Avenue, this Thai restaurant has quickly become a local favorite by combining the complexity of traditional Thai flavors with an inviting, intimate, and budget-friendly atmosphere. The name itself, "Ma Kin," which translates roughly to "come eat," perfectly encapsulates the restaurant's ethos: a warm, communal, and intensely flavorful dining spot.

Ma Kin Thai specializes in a comprehensive menu that spans all the beloved pillars of Thai gastronomy, from savory Sen Sen (Noodle) dishes like Pad Thai and Pad See Ew to rich Curry options like Green and Massaman. They also feature a unique selection of Chef Recommend specialties, including Kai Tod Had Yai (Southern Fried Chicken) and the signature Ma Kin Kra Pao, cementing their dedication to offering dishes beyond the standard fare.

What sets this establishment apart is not just the food’s authenticity—evidenced by the "perfect tartness and spice" of their Tom Yum Soup and the "amazing and delicious" flavor of the Pineapple Fried Rice—but the palpable sense of care and hospitality. The restaurant has cultivated an atmosphere that is both Casual and profoundly Cozy, with a "home" vibe that customers genuinely appreciate, often highlighted by the owner’s story attached to the menu.

Whether you are dining Solo dining during a busy workday or bringing the Family-friendly crowd for a weekend treat, Ma Kin Thai provides quality, generous portions, and attentive service, ensuring it’s a premier destination for Thai food lovers in the Middle Village area of Queens.

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Location and Accessibility for NYC Locals

Ma Kin Thai is conveniently situated at 74-19 Metropolitan Ave, Queens, NY 11379, USA. This Metropolitan Avenue location is positioned in a bustling commercial stretch, making it highly visible and easily accessible to residents throughout Queens.

For New York diners, accessibility is key, and Ma Kin Thai has taken steps to accommodate guests:

Wheelchair accessible entrance: Ensures easy entry for all patrons.
Wheelchair accessible seating: Provides comfortable dining arrangements within the restaurant.

While the address offers a great central spot, parking in this part of Queens is typical of a major commercial thoroughfare, utilizing Paid street parking. Diners should factor this into their travel plans, although the convenience of a quick pickup or a delightful Outdoor seating experience often makes the slight hassle worthwhile. For those using public transit or living locally, the central location on Metropolitan Avenue is a huge advantage.

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Services Offered to the New York Community

Ma Kin Thai offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to meet the diverse needs and schedules of local New Yorkers, emphasizing flexibility and comfort:

Dining Flexibility: Guests can choose from Dine-in for a relaxed meal, quick Takeout, or convenient Delivery to their home or office.
Outdoor Seating: The availability of Outdoor seating allows patrons to enjoy their authentic Thai meal al fresco, a highly valued amenity in New York City.
Full Meal Service: Serving customers for both Lunch and Dinner, with Table service for dine-in guests and the addition of delicious Dessert options.
Event and Group Service: The restaurant offers Catering services for larger events and Accepts reservations for planning a night out with a Crowd or family.
Children's Amenities: It is Good for kids and provides High chairs, making it a welcoming spot for Family-friendly dining.
Modern Convenience: Offers Wi-Fi for connected diners, a clean Restroom, and accepts all major Payments including Credit cards, Debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
Pet-Friendly Perk: Allows Dogs allowed outside, a wonderful feature for local pet owners.

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Features / Highlights of Ma Kin Thai

Ma Kin Thai distinguishes itself through a focus on fresh ingredients, house-made recipes, and thoughtful dining amenities:

Signature Beverages: The Ma Kin Butterfly Blue Tea is a highly recommended, unique drink, described by one patron as "Sweet, refreshing with a strong after taste of tree bark," alongside classic, refreshing Thai Iced Tea and Thai Iced Coffee.
Authentic Spice and Flavor: Known for its perfectly balanced flavors, especially the Tom Yum Soup which achieves a perfect "tartness and spice," demonstrating a commitment to authentic Thai taste profiles.
Diverse Menu Offerings: Caters to all tastes with Comfort food, Quick bite appetizers like Rose Rangoon and Roti Massaman, and substantial main courses, ensuring there are Healthy options and excellent Vegetarian options available.
Generous Portions and Value: Patrons frequently comment on the "decent size portion" of main dishes, often deeming them shareable, and noting the restaurant as "Very budget friendly," offering great value for New York diners.
Specialty Fried Rice: The Pineapple Fried Rice, served beautifully and containing cashews, is a top recommendation for its balanced sweet and savory profile.
Commitment to Story: The owner’s thoughtful touch of including their story on the menu provides a personal connection and highlights the passion invested in every dish.

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What is Worth Choosing at Ma Kin Thai

While the entire menu is a journey through Thai cuisine, two items stand out as must-tries for any first-time visitor or regular New Yorker looking for true Thai flavor: the Tom Yum Soup and the Ma Kin Butterfly Blue Tea.

The Tom Yum Soup ($14.95) is a brilliant representation of the restaurant’s commitment to authenticity. Described by diners as "delicious" with a "perfect tartness and spice," this classic lemongrass broth is the ideal opener. The soup's fragrant steam and vibrant, complex flavor profile—featuring the subtle heat of chili and the bright tang of lime—provide a comforting and invigorating start to the meal, especially on a chilly New York day. It’s an authentic culinary hug that speaks to the quality of the chef’s execution.

The second, and most unique, choice is the Ma Kin Butterfly Blue Tea ($4.95). Beyond its beautiful, striking blue color, this Thai iced tea is a refreshing and intriguing drink that leaves a memorable impression. The combination of its sweetness and the distinct, subtle aftertaste noted by a customer, makes it a house special that you simply won't find on every corner. Pairing this cool, sweet beverage with the spicy, aromatic mains, such as the Red Curry or Spicy Basil dish, creates a perfectly balanced meal that highlights the restaurant's creativity and attention to traditional Thai flavors.

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Contact Information

For reservations, takeout, or delivery, you can easily reach Ma Kin Thai at their Queens location:

Address: 74-19 Metropolitan Ave, Queens, NY 11379, USA

Phone: (347) 507-1234

Ma Kin Thai Food & drink

Side Order
Omelette $6.95
Jasmine Rice $2.95
Steamed Rice Noodle $2.95
Steamed Mixed Vegetable $4.95
Fried Egg $2.95
Peanut Sauce $2.95
Sticky Rice $2.95
Brown Rice $2.95
Sautéed American Broccoli $6.95
Sautéed Chinese Broccoli $6.95

Beverage
Sprite $2.50
The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
Juice $4.95
Mango, lychee, coconut.
Coke $2.50
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
Ginger Ale $2.50
Ma Kin Butterfly Blue Tea $4.95
Thai Iced Tea $4.95
Thai Iced Coffee $4.95
Diet Coke $2.50
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
Soda With Zeltser $4.95
Green or red.
Spring Water $2.50
Zeltzer $2.50

KHAO PAD (FRIED RICE)
F-1. THAI FRIED RICE $17.95
Fried rice with (choice of protein), egg, Chinese broccoli, tomato ,onion, and scallion
F-3. PINEAPPLE FRIED RICE $17.95
Fried rice with ( choice of protein) egg, pineapple, cashew nut, carrot, onions, scallion
F-2. BASIL FRIED RICE $17.95
Fried rice with (choice of protein), egg, basil leaf, onion, bell pepper and fresh chili
F-4. CRAB MEAT FRIED RICE $20.95
Fried rice with jumbo white crab meat, egg, onion, scallion and tomato

Yum Yum (Salad)
Y-4. Duck Salad $19.95
Sliced roasted duck, apple, tomato, pineapple, red onion, scallions and cashew nut in spicy lime juices.
Y-1. Papaya Salad $14.95
Green papaya, string bean, tomato, and roasted peanut in spicy lime juice.
Y-2. E-San Chicken Salad $15.95
Ground chicken seasoned, red onion, scallions, mint leaf, roast rice, and chili in spicy lime juice.
Y-3. Tiger Tear Salad $18.95
Grilled beef, mint leaf, cilantro, chili paste and red onion, scallions in spicy lime juice.

Soup
S-2. Tom Kha Soup $14.95
Coconut milk broth with choice of protein and mushroom.
S-5. Seafood Tom Yum $17.95
Lemongrass broth with kaffir lime leaf, lime juice, mixed seafood and mushroom.
S-4. Wonton Soup $14.95
Clear soup broth with chicken and shrimp wonton and bok choy.
S-3. Tom Yum Soup $14.95
Lemongrass broth with choice of protein and mushroom.
S-1. Tofu Soup $14.95
Homemade clear soup with tofu, Napa and scallions.

Dessert
Kanom Tuay $9.95
Cheese Cake $8.95
Lava Cake $8.95
Mango Sticky Rice (Seasonal) $11.95

Small Bites
A-1. Edamame (Spicy) $8.95
Spicy. Steamed and seasoned soybean with spicy oil.
A-3. Roti Massaman $10.95
Roti pancake served with homemade massaman dipping sauce.
A-9. Makin Wings (5 Pcs) $10.95
Golden fried chicken wings served with sweet chili sauce.
A-11. Chive Pancake (8 Pcs) $9.95
Vegetable dumplings: pan-fried chive pancake served with sweet soy sauce.
A-7. Fried Calamari $11.95
Served with sweet chili sauce.
A-8. Curry Puff (3 Pcs) $9.95
Ground chicken, curry powder, carrot, onion, potato served with cucumber sauce.
A-2. Kanom Jeeb (Steamed) (4 Pcs) $9.95
Homemade steamed chicken and shrimp dumplings served with sweet soy sauce.
A-17. Small Bites Combo $16.95
2 rose rangoon, 2 spring rolls, 2 curry puff, 2 fried kanom jeeb, 2 shrimp rolls.
A-12. Rose Rangoon (6 Pcs) $9.95
Crispy wonton stuffed with cream cheese, celery, beet root served with sweet chili sauce.
A-15. Thai Cracker $9.95
Deep-fried shrimp cracker served with peanut sauce.
A-16. Ma Kin Crispy $14.95
Deep-fried pork belly served with sweet soy sauce.
A-13. Pork Gyoza $17.95
Pan-fried dumplings served with sweet soy sauce.
A-14. Vegetables Gyoza $17.95
Pan-fried dumplings served with sweet soy sauce.
A-1. Edamame (Salt) $8.95
Steamed and seasoned soybean with sea salt.
A-2. Kanom Jeeb (Fried) (4 Pcs) $9.95
Homemade fried chicken and shrimp dumplings served with sweet chili sauce .
A-5. Spring Roll (4 Pcs) $8.95
Homemade cabbage, glass noodle and carrots roll with sweet chili sauce.
A-4. Shrimp Roll (4 Pcs) $10.95
Homemade deep-fried cracker shrimp and veggies roll served with sweet chili sauce.
A-10. Fried Tofu (8 Pcs) $9.95
Deep-fried tofu served with sweet chili sauce and ground peanuts.
A-6. Chicken Satay (4 Pcs) $11.95
Marinated chicken with Thai herbs served with peanut sauce and cucumber sauce.

Curry
C-5. Pineapple Curry $17.95
Pineapple, bell pepper, basil leaf, tomato and bamboo shoot
C-4. Panang Curry $17.95
String bean, bell pepper, and lime leaf.
C-2. Green Curry $17.95
Bamboo shoots, fresh basil, and bell pepper.
C-1. Red Curry $17.95
Bamboo shoots, fresh basil, and bell pepper.
C-3. Massaman Curry $17.95
Potatoes, onion, peanuts and bell pepper

Sautéed
W-2. Garlic $18.95
Fresh garlic and mixed vegetables in garlic sauce.
W-6. Rama Rong Song $18.95
Mixed vegetables, ground peanuts, and served with peanut sauce.
W3. Ginger $18.95
Ginger, onion and mixed vegetables in ginger sauce.
W-1. Spicy Basil $18.95
Basil leaf, onion, bell pepper, and fresh chili in spicy basil sauce.
W-4. Prik Khing $18.95
Sautéed curry paste, string bean, and bell pepper.
W-5. Cashew Nut $18.95
Scallion, onion, broccoli, carrot, celery, mushroom, cashew nut and chili paste.

Chef Recommend
R-3. Pok Pok (Street Noodles) $18.95
Dry egg noodles, sliced beef, ground peanuts, bean sprouts, and scallion with homemade sauce and soup on side.
R-10. Moo Krob Pad Prik Kleur ( Over Rice) $19.95
Fried pork belly with chili, garlic, and salt
R-5. Kra Pow Moo Grob ( Over Rice) $19.95
Homemade crispy pork belly with spicy basil sauce, basil leaf, onion, bell pepper and fried egg.
R-11 Ma Kin Kra Pao ( Over Rice) $18.95
Ground chicken with spicy basil sauce, basil leaf, onion, bell pepper, slice string bean and fried egg on top
R-1. Eggplant $17.95
Sautéed eggplant, bell paper, basil leaf, fresh chili, garlic with light brown sauce. ( come with white rice)
R-2. Som Tum Ta Lay $20.95
Papaya salad with mixed seafood.
R-4. Kai Tod Had Yai (Southern Fried Chicken) $20.95
Special deep-fried chicken with bone, garlic, and sweet chili sauce (comes with sticky rice).
R-8. Kung Or Ped Ma Kham $23.95
Fried jumbo shrimp or half crispy duck with tamarind sauce topped with garlic and fried chili and Jasmine rice.
R-7. Chicken Teriyaki Over Rice $18.95
Sautéed chicken teriyaki sauce with steamed american broccoli
R-6. Ma Kin Salmon Choo Chee $25.95
Grilled salmon with steamed mix vegetables served with choo chee sauce and Jasmine rice.
R-9. Moo Yang Over Rice $18.95
Grilled marinated pork over rice with jeaw sauce

Sen Sen (Noodle)
N-2. Pad See Ew $17.95
Sautéed wide noodles with (choice of protein), egg, Chinese broccoli in black soy sauce.
N-5. Chicken Noodle Soup $18.95
Steamed rice noodles with chicken bean sprouts, Chinese broccoli and cilantro in homemade chicken soup.
N-3. Pad Kee Mao $17.95
Sautéed wide noodles with (choice of protein), onion, chili paste, basil leaf, broccoli, carrots and bell pepper.
N-4. Lo Main Ma Kin $17.95
Sautéed lo main noodle with (choice of protein), bok choy in light black soy sauce.
N-1. Pad Thai $17.95
Sautéed rice noodles with (choice of protein), egg, scallion, red onions, bean sprouts, and ground peanut in tamarind sauce.

Ma Kin Thai Details

Service options
Outdoor seating
Delivery
Takeout
Dine-in

Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible seating
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Offerings
Coffee
Comfort food
Healthy options
Quick bite
Small plates
Vegetarian options

Dining options
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Table service

Amenities
Restroom
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi

Atmosphere
Casual
Cozy

Crowd
Family-friendly

Planning
Accepts reservations

Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

Children
Good for kids
High chairs

Parking
Paid street parking

Pets
Dogs allowed outside

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Ma Kin Thai Location

Ma Kin Thai

New York Queens County Middle Village Metropolitan Avenue

74-19 Metropolitan Ave, Queens, NY 11379, USA

Ma Kin Thai Reviews

An average rating of ★4.4 from 197 user reviews.

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This place is very intimate, not to mention that the Thai food is amazing and delicious! I tried their pineapple fried rice with chicken. I highly recommend it. It does contain cashews, for those allergic to peanuts. The staff was also very attentive and polite. Go and check this place out. You will not regret it!
September 12 · Rafael Ramos
I was in the neighborhood and decided to have a late lunch with my sister. This is a nice little restaurant that definitely gave the feeling of a “home” vibe.I loved that the owner had their story attached to the menu which kind of gave a little of the thoughtfulness that went into the menu items.We ordered Tom yum soup which came with 3 shrimp and I must say it was delicious. Perfect tartness and spice.I had the red curry with chicken and my sister had the Thai fried rice with chicken. Both were a decent size portion, might I say even shareable. Both dishes were flavorful.My favorite item was the butterfly blue iced tea. Sweet, refreshing with a strong after taste of tree bark. Try it, I promise you will enjoy it as much as I did.My sister and I were both surprised at the total bill because we got take home orders and it still was such a great price overall. Very budget friendly restaurant. I would recommend this restaurant for authentic Thai food and will definitely be visiting again to try other menu options.
October 14 · Nafeesa Moti
I went here because they had good reviews on Google. And I wasn't disappointed. The place is tiny, but clean. They have a few tables. I ordered curry puff - I've never tried it. They are very tasty, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Nice combination with a sweet sauce. .I also took a large tom kha soup and it was very large. It's good that Thai food is light. The service is very nice and the prices are reasonable. I recommend it
February 15 · tomasz j
Really love the changes new ownership has made. All of the food I have ordered has been great. Very nice people over the phone and a great option for food in the neighborhood. I’ve heard the dine in experience has improved immensely from others and have to try it myself one day. (More room to sit inside and great service). Most definitely recommend. (Particularly the eggplant and Pad sea yew.)Update: also had dine in now, and food was amazing and service was great!
February 02 · Ghooul Powers
Came here for a quick lunch and it did not disappoint. Ordered thai fried rice and i left the place satisfied. Not oily and they used fresh ingredients. Will be back when im in the neighborhood again.
April 07 · Mike Mike