Lao-Style Papaya Salad
Green papaya pounded to order with lime, chili and fish sauce — punchy, funky and properly spicy, the way it is made in Laos. If you have been hunting for real papaya salad in Calgary, start here.
Lao & Thai Restaurant in Calgary
Authentic Lao and Thai Street Food in Northeast Calgary
Welcome to Kin Dee Street Kitchen, the Lao and Thai kitchen Calgary has been looking for. From our spot at 3449 12 St NE, we cook the bold, spicy, herb-forward food you would find at a street stall in Vientiane or Bangkok — Lao-style papaya salad, crispy Lao fried wings, chicken satay skewers, Pad Thai and Tom Yum soup. Eat in with us, grab a quick lunch to go, or order online for pickup anywhere in northeast Calgary.
Calgary’s Home for Lao and Thai Street Food
Calgary has never been short of Thai restaurants, but genuine Lao cooking is rare here. Kin Dee Street Kitchen opened in northeast Calgary to change that, taking over the former Wonton King space on 12 Street NE and putting underrepresented Lao flavours next to the Thai street food classics the city already loves. The menu is short on purpose: everything on it is something we are proud to cook, and the pricing stays friendly enough for a weekday lunch.
You will find us minutes from Mayland Heights, Vista Heights, Renfrew and Bridgeland, with quick access from Deerfoot Trail, Barlow Trail and 32 Avenue NE — handy whether you are coming from a job site in the northeast, heading home to Huntington Hills, or stopping in on the way to the Calgary airport. Dine in for a relaxed lunch or dinner, call ahead for takeout, or let us cater your next office lunch or family gathering.
Signature Lao and Thai Dishes in Calgary
Street food travels well, so most of our menu is built for sharing, takeout and quick lunches. These are the dishes Calgary keeps coming back for.
Calgary Neighbourhoods We Serve
Kin Dee Street Kitchen sits in the middle of northeast Calgary, so we are an easy pickup, dine-in or catering stop for these communities:
Closest to 12 Street NE
- Mayland Heights
- Vista Heights
- Renfrew
- Bridgeland
- Greenview
Central & North Calgary
- Crescent Heights
- Sunnyside
- Tuxedo Park
- Thorncliffe
- Huntington Hills
- Beddington Heights
- Country Hills
East Calgary
- Rundle
- Marlborough
- Whitehorn
- Pineridge
- Coral Springs
- Albert Park/Radisson Heights
- Forest Lawn
Ordering from somewhere else in Calgary? Place your order online and delivery availability for your address is confirmed at checkout, or call us at +1 (587) 349-9768 and we will have it ready for pickup.
What Calgary Diners Say About Us
“The Lao-Thai dishes are fresh, flavorful, and affordable.”
— Tripadvisor reviewer, Calgary
“As someone with Lao roots, I really appreciated the authentic Lao options on the menu — hard to find and beautifully done.”
— Tripadvisor reviewer, Calgary
“A true hidden gem. The spring rolls, salad rolls, chicken satay skewers and crispy Lao fried wings all stood out.”
— Tripadvisor reviewer, Calgary
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kin Dee Street Kitchen located in Calgary?
Kin Dee Street Kitchen is at 3449 12 St NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6S6. We are in northeast Calgary just off 32 Avenue NE, minutes from Mayland Heights, Vista Heights, Renfrew and Bridgeland, with easy access from Deerfoot Trail and Barlow Trail.
Is Kin Dee Street Kitchen a Lao restaurant or a Thai restaurant?
Both. Kin Dee Street Kitchen is one of the very few places in Calgary serving genuine Lao cooking, and we pair it with the Thai street food classics Calgary already loves. You can order Lao-style papaya salad and crispy Lao fried wings alongside Pad Thai and Tom Yum soup in one visit.
What are the most popular dishes at Kin Dee Street Kitchen?
Our most ordered dishes are spring rolls, salad rolls, chicken satay skewers, crispy Lao fried wings, Lao-style papaya salad and Pad Thai. Tom Yum soup and pork skewers with sticky rice are also long-standing favourites.
What are Kin Dee Street Kitchen’s opening hours?
We are open Monday to Thursday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Friday and Saturday from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. We are closed on Sunday.
Can I order Lao and Thai food online for takeout in Calgary?
Yes. You can order online any time for quick pickup at 3449 12 St NE, or call us at +1 (587) 349-9768. Delivery availability for your address is shown at checkout.
Which Calgary neighbourhoods does Kin Dee Street Kitchen serve?
We regularly serve guests from Mayland Heights, Vista Heights, Renfrew, Bridgeland, Greenview, Crescent Heights, Sunnyside, Tuxedo Park, Thorncliffe, Huntington Hills, Beddington Heights, Country Hills, Rundle, Marlborough, Whitehorn, Pineridge, Coral Springs, Albert Park/Radisson Heights and Forest Lawn.
Do you offer catering for Lao and Thai food in Calgary?
Yes, we cater office lunches, family gatherings and small events across Calgary with shareable trays of spring rolls, satay skewers, papaya salad, noodles and rice. Call +1 (587) 349-9768 to plan your catering order.
How spicy is the food at Kin Dee Street Kitchen?
Lao cooking is known for being bold and spicy, and our papaya salad is built that way. Tell us your preferred heat level when you order and our kitchen will adjust the spice on most dishes.
Visit Our Lao & Thai Restaurant in Calgary
Find us on 12 Street NE in northeast Calgary — open six days a week for lunch, dinner, takeout and catering.
Kin Dee Street Kitchen
Lao & Thai street food · Northeast Calgary
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Address
3449 12 St NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6S6, Canada -
Phone
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Opening Hours
- Monday – Thursday11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday – Saturday11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- SundayClosed
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Service Options
Dine-in · Takeout · Online ordering · Lunch · Dinner · Catering
Taste Real Lao and Thai Cooking in Calgary
Dine in with us on 12 Street NE, pick up a quick lunch, or order online for takeout — Kin Dee Street Kitchen brings Laos and Thailand’s street food to northeast Calgary six days a week.