Hawking Bird
Asian restaurant · Temescal ·
Thai khao mun gai (chicken & rice) & cafe fare
Thai khao mun gai (chicken & rice) & cafe fare
"The casual Hawker Fare spin-off does their fried chicken sandwich with a garlicky, gingery chicken thigh that’s doubled fried. In other words, prepare for a satisfying crunch. And if you need more convincing that this is the flavorful chicken sandwich you need now, consider this: the chicken is slathered with a homemade charred chili jam, and topped with a coleslaw with tons of chiles, cilantro, and mint." - julia chen 1, lani conway
"It’d be easy to spend a full day in Temescal’s Hawk and Pony between the Bicycle coffee, loose-leaf teas, sandwiches, wifi, and beer on tap. Plus, it’s actually open a good deal later — until 7 p.m. daily — than a lot of other cafes on this list. Beware it’s cash only." - Janelle Bitker
"The casual Hawker Fare spin-off does their fried chicken sandwich with a garlicky, gingery chicken thigh that’s doubled fried. In other words, prepare for a satisfying crunch. And if you need more convincing that this is the flavorful chicken sandwich you need now, consider this: the chicken is slathered with a homemade charred chili jam, and topped with a coleslaw with tons of chiles, cilantro, and mint. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation
"When I was housebound with a sprained ankle, Hawking Bird’s khao mun gai delivery felt like comfort food: chicken‑fat rice as a lovely base for perfectly poached chicken, a ginger-laden fermented soybean sauce that punched up umami and tang, crisp cucumber on the side, and a companion chicken broth—this KMG didn’t cure my ankle but cheered my lunch." - Eater Staff
"I observed that James Syhabout's casual Hawking Bird in Oakland — which operated mainly as a 'take-out, walk-up window machine' since March 2020 — reopened for dine-in service on March 14, offering hours from 11:30 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and closing at 8 p.m. on Sunday." - Lauren Saria