The King and I – Thai
The King and I invites diners into a vibrant space where the air is thick with the savory aroma of charred satay and the sweet fragrance of toasted coconut. Golden, crispy treasures like crab rangoons and honey-glazed wings share the table with delicate, herb-filled fresh rolls, offering a playful dance of textures and bold Southeast Asian flavors. From the smoky, caramelized depth of traditional moo ping to the tender snap of Thai beef jerky, every bite celebrates the soulful and communal spirit of authentic street-side dining.
830, North Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive, Milwaukee, 53203 +14142764181 http://kingandirestaurant.com0Cuisine: Thai
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at The King and I
Dairy-Free at The King and I
The King and I in Milwaukee has 17 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetable Fresh Rolls, Yum Nua and Pud Thai. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at The King and I
The King and I in Milwaukee has 13 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Yum Nua, Bowl Tom Yum Soup and Panang Curry. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at The King and I
The King and I in Milwaukee has 14 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetable Fresh Rolls, Crab Rangoons and Pud Thai. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at The King and I
The King and I in Milwaukee has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pud Thai, Coconut Shrimp and Mango Curry. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at The King and I
The King and I in Milwaukee has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cup Tom Yum Soup, Mango Curry and Thai Beef Jerky. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at The King and I
The King and I in Milwaukee has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cup Tom Yum Soup, Volcano Chicken and Mango Curry. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at The King and I
The King and I in Milwaukee has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Mango Curry. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The King and I
The King and I in Milwaukee has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetable Fresh Rolls and Mango Curry. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at The King and I
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Som Tom Papaya Salad | 55.3 g | 79.1 g |
| Nam Tok | 82.3 g | 37.4 g |
| Panang Curry | 47.2 g | 33.5 g |
| Crispy Duck | 98.5 g | 29.3 g |
| Pud Thai | 35.3 g | 28.2 g |
| Yum Moo | 21.6 g | 22.7 g |
| Coconut Shrimp | 0.2 g | 18 g |
| Jumping Shrimp | 32.3 g | 17.2 g |
| Volcano Chicken | 21.1 g | 16.2 g |
| Moo Ping | 32.6 g | 16 g |
| Vegetable Fresh Rolls | 45.8 g | 14.8 g |
| Thai-style Fried Rice | 68.3 g | 14.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Small Plates & Appetizers
- Thai Spring Rolls - $4.5: Crispy beef or vegetable rolls Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Fresh Rolls - $8.95: Lettuce, carrot, cucumber, herbs, and rice noodles, in a soft noodle wrapper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Rangoons - $11.95: Contains dairy. Crispy wontons, crab flake, cream cheese, and herbs Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Shrimp - $11.95: Shrimp coated in shredded coconut and fried Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Satay - $12.95: Grilled spice-rubbed chicken skewers Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Satay - $14.95: Grilled spice-rubbed USDA choice steak skewers Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moo Ping - $12.95: Grilled cilantro-garlic pork loin skewers Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Squid - $12.95: Marinated tender squid breaded and fried Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- King and I Wings - $13.95: Marinated, breaded, fried chicken wings with lava sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Beef Jerky - $12.95: Crispy marinated steak strips with lava sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Thai-Style Salads
- Yum Nua - $13.95: Marinated steak, onion, cucumber, tomato, cilantro, chili, lime, and nam pla Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yum Moo - $13.95: Marinated pork, onion, cucumber, tomato, cilantro, chili, lime, nam pla Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Larb - $13.95: Minced chicken, pork, steak, or tofu, onion, cilantro, ground toasted rice, lime juice, nam pla. Served with cucumber and lettuce for wrapping Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Som Tom Papaya Salad - $11.95: Shredded green papaya, garlic, cherry tomato, palm sugar, nam pla, lime, peanut, and sun-dried micro-shrimp Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumping Shrimp - $15.95: Marinated shrimp, onion, cilantro, lime, nam pla, and chili Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumping Squid - $15.95: Marinated squid, onion, cilantro, lime, nam pla, chili Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nam Tok - $14.95: Sliced chicken, pork, steak, onion, cilantro, Thai basil, ground toasted rice, lime juice, nam pla. Served with cucumber Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup
- Cup Tom Yum Soup - $4.5: Spicy and sour soup Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bowl Tom Yum Soup - $11: Spicy and sour soup Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bowl Tom Kha Coconut Soup - $13: Coconut milk based spicy and sour soup Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bowl Wonton Soup - $13: Wontons in clear broth Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Pud Thai - $17.95: Rice noodles, egg, bean sprouts, peanuts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Panang Curry - $18.95: Rich curry with coconut milk Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai-style Fried Rice - $15.95: Traditional fried rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pud See Euw - $17.95: Wide rice noodles with broccoli and egg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Drunk Man / Pud Kee Mao - $17.95: Spicy wide rice noodles with basil Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Volcano Chicken - $20.95: Crispy chicken with spicy sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kang Red Curry - $18.95: Red curry with coconut milk Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Massaman Curry - $18.95: Mild curry with potatoes and peanuts Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kang Green Curry - $18.95: Green curry with coconut milk Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mango Curry - $20.95: Curry with fresh mango Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- King and I Fried Rice - $17.95: House specialty fried rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Duck - $34.95: Deep fried duck with specialty sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, High-Fiber, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about The King and I
- Is The King and I dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. The King and I has 17 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetable Fresh Rolls, Yum Nua and Pud Thai.
- What can I eat at The King and I on a dairy-free diet?
- Vegetable Fresh Rolls, Yum Nua and Pud Thai carry the dairy-free tag, out of 17 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The King and I have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Vegetable Fresh Rolls and Mango Curry.
- Is The King and I gluten-free?
- 13 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at The King and I?
- Som Tom Papaya Salad, at roughly 79.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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