Kim Lai

Portsmouth, NH · Chinese restaurant

Rating
4.3/5
★★★★☆ 4.3
Reviews
20
Rank in Portsmouth
#114
of 170 restaurants
City Percentile
27%
rating percentile
Address
Kim Lai, 599 Lafayette Rd # 12, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone
(603) 430-0761
Website
kim-lai.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Kim Lai is a restaurant located in Portsmouth, NH. It is one of 170 restaurants listed in Portsmouth. Its 4.3-star rating is slightly below the Portsmouth city average of 4.4 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Kim Lai

Chinese Takeout

Hours

Friday11 AM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Franco Eduardo · Oct 2025

This is one of the best Chinese restaurants in New Hampshire, no question. As someone who’s savored Chinese cuisine across New England, I was blown away by the exceptional appetizer platter we ordered. Every bite was tender, fresh, and bursting with vibrant flavors, showcasing the kitchen’s incredible skill. We sipped Mai Tais at the bar, each one perfectly balanced and refreshing, adding to the relaxed, cozy atmosphere that made unwinding so easy. I was so impressed I bought a really cool restaurant shirt as a keepsake! The service was outstanding—warm, attentive, and spot-on with recommendations. Beautifully presented platter and an unforgettable experience. Can’t wait to return!

★★★★☆ 4.0 Erica C · May 2025

We may have found our new go-to Chinese restaurant. Kim Lai exceeded our expectations - the food quality is excellent, & service is friendly. After reading through reviews, I wasn't expecting much, but we left happy and full. The dining room is simple and has a bunch of booths with comfy seating. We ordered a selection of appetizers, drinks, and main entrees - all came out hot, and the portions were huge. The fat egg rolls and saucy pork lo mein were the standouts. We'll be back anytime we are craving Chinese food.

★★★☆☆ 3.0 christopher silva · Dec 2025

Small place with varied offerings.Good price point and portions.Beef teriyaki was good and tender.Boneless ribs were really charred and red sauce had strange taste

★★★★☆ 4.0 Allison Lawrence · Feb 2024

Decent food but not very accommodating for gluten free. Wasn’t very busy but server was not very attentive. She didn’t understand the menu and was difficult to understand so another staff member helped explain the options. Food portions were generous for lunch items we ordered. Prices were reasonable! Bathrooms are clean and my fortune came true…I was hungry after 1hour 😆 not exactly what you want when going out for lunch.

★★★★★ 5.0 Rene'e Harris · Jan 2025

Very yummy. Second time here. Crab rangoons are delicious. Chicken wings were huge. House rice was moist and plentiful. The Shrimp with lobster sauce was a lil salty but yummy tender shrimp and the bone in ribs had a great flavor but a weee over cooked. Definitely going back. The service was awesome.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Chinese restaurantDelivery Restaurant

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