Kiin Di

When you’re sick of Thai restaurants that seem to just shuffle around the same dozen or so menu items, head to Kiin Di instead. You’ll find dishes like Rip & Dip Roti, Killer Noodles, and Dang! Curry that all add a little bit of intensity to an otherwise chill Thursday night dinner run. The Thai-style fried chicken successfully tests the upper limits of poultry crispiness, and crispy soft shell crab swimming in a pool of creamy egg curry might just be one of the best curries we’ve eaten out of a food truck. It doesn’t hurt that this truck is parked at Corner Bar, a chill, mostly outdoor sports bar in South Austin. Grab a beer from inside—it’ll help with the spice, or at least help you forget about it. 

photo credit: Richard Casteel

photo credit: Richard Casteel

photo credit: Richard Casteel

photo credit: Richard Casteel

photo credit: Richard Casteel

Food Rundown

photo credit: Richard Casteel

Spicy Tamarind Wings

These are sweet, sticky, and a little bit spicy. If you’re watching sports at the bar, they’re almost a necessity.

photo credit: Richard Casteel

Killer Noodles

Basically spicy stir-fried ramen noodles served in a decorative Chinese-style takeout container and topped with a fried egg and deep-fried fried pork belly. These are fun to look at, but manage to pack enough heat and savory flavor to show us that they’re not just eye candy.

photo credit: Richard Casteel

Creamy Crab Curry

The fried soft-shell crab is sweet, crunchy, and a great textural counterpart to the creamy egg-based curry it’s all swimming in. If you’re a fan of seafood, you’ll want to order this.