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, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
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, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Rangoons - $11.95: Contains dairy. Crispy wontons, crab flake, cream cheese, and herbs Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Shrimp - $11.95: Shrimp coated in shredded coconut and fried Dietary tags: High-Protein, 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Squid - $12.95: Marinated tender squid breaded and fried Dietary tags: 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: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yum Moo - $13.95: Marinated pork, onion, cucumber, tomato, cilantro, chili, lime, nam pla Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb 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, Juice-Cleanse 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: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumping Shrimp - $15.95: Marinated shrimp, onion, cilantro, lime, nam pla, and chili Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumping Squid - $15.95: Marinated squid, onion, cilantro, lime, nam pla, chili Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline 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-Protein, High-Fiber, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup
- Cup Tom Yum Soup - $4.5: Spicy and sour soup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bowl Tom Yum Soup - $11: Spicy and sour soup Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bowl Tom Kha Coconut Soup - $13: Coconut milk based spicy and sour soup Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo 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, 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: Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai-style Fried Rice - $15.95: Traditional fried rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pud See Euw - $17.95: Wide rice noodles with broccoli and egg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Drunk Man / Pud Kee Mao - $17.95: Spicy wide rice noodles with basil Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Volcano Chicken - $20.95: Crispy chicken with spicy sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, South-Beach, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kang Red Curry - $18.95: Red curry with coconut milk Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Massaman Curry - $18.95: Mild curry with potatoes and peanuts Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kang Green Curry - $18.95: Green curry with coconut milk Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mango Curry - $20.95: Curry with fresh mango Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- King and I Fried Rice - $17.95: House specialty fried rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Duck - $34.95: Deep fried duck with specialty sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
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