Eim Khao Mun Kai
Thai restaurant · Elmhurst
81-32 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY 11373
Highlights
Specializes in Thai-style Hainanese chicken & rice
Specializes in Thai-style Hainanese chicken & rice
"In the East Village, Eim Khao Mun Kai has a second location—their first is one of our favorite spots in Elmhurst. It’s a Thai chicken rice spot, where you’ll choose between poached, roasted, or fried chicken over gingery rice for your takeout." - will hartman, willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, sonal shah, bryan kim
"Walk into Eim Khao Mun Kai, and you’ll smell two things: chicken and rice. That’s because this place specializes in a Thai version of Hainanese chicken - and it’s the only thing on the menu. A single serving comes with a big mound of rice topped with some tender poached chicken that’s chopped to order. Along with rich, salty broth on the side, it’s a very substantial meal, and it’ll cost you slightly less than $10. Grab some quick takeout, or hang out at one of the big round tables in the little space and enjoy your overachieving casual weeknight meal." - Bryan Kim
"A Queens-born restaurant known for its Thai take on Hainanese chicken and rice (khao man gai) is expanding to the East Village at 129 Second Avenue, near St. Mark’s Place; no opening date has been announced and its Instagram teases further expansion. Founded in Elmhurst in 2014 by owner Krianganan Rawiophap, the operation highlights chef Srivaset Sajchaacharamontri’s khao man gai—chicken poached in a gingery broth served with ginger rice and cucumbers—and will occupy the space formerly home to a ramen shop." - Nadia Chaudhury
"Walk into Eim Khao Mun Kai, and you’ll smell two things: chicken and rice. This place specializes in a Thai version of Hainanese chicken—and it’s the only thing on the menu. A single serving comes with a big mound of rice topped with some tender poached chicken that’s chopped to order. Along with rich, salty broth on the side, it’s a very substantial meal for slightly less than $13. Grab some quick takeout, or hang out at one of the big round tables in the little space to enjoy your overachieving weeknight meal." - will hartman, bryan kim, hannah albertine, neha talreja, willa moore
"Hainan, the island of China’s southernmost province, is famous for its chickens, which are poached in a gingery broth and served with soy sauce. This cafe specializes in the Thai take on the birds. The leftover broth is used to cook the rice that’s served with the sliced chicken — organs and all — along with some cucumber slices for contrast. A fortifying meal costs around $10." - Eater Staff
