Khao Kang
Thai restaurant · Elmhurst
76-20 Woodside Ave, Elmhurst, NY 11373
Highlights
Build-your-own Thai meals from a daily rotating selection
Build-your-own Thai meals from a daily rotating selection
"Within a few minutes of walking through the door of this counter-service cash-only spot in Elmhurst, you’ll be eating some of the best Thai food in the city. You’ll see whatever’s available in the rows of heated pans behind the counter, and for around $17, you can get a selection of three entrees over a heap of rice. The fried garlic pork and ka pao moo are reliably delicious, but we tend to concentrate on the curries when we come here. Try the southern sour curry packed with fish and bamboo shoots, and get some tapioca pudding with bits of corn for dessert." - bryan kim, arden shore, will hartman, molly fitzpatrick, willa moore
"Size doesn't matter, but if it did, the cauldrons of noodle soup at this Thai spot in Elmhurst would win. The khao piak sen is a meat lover's trifecta of pork spare ribs, pork sausage, and bologna-like soft pork. The broth itself is mild and meaty with just a hint of sweetness, but if you're hoping to clear your sinuses for the next few hours, use the grainy chili paste provided (with a great deal of caution)." - willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, nikko duren
"It’s hard to think of anywhere other than Khao Kang where you can get such delicious food in such a short amount of time. This selection of Thai dishes at this casual place changes daily. You’ll see everything laid out in pans behind the counter, and we strongly suggest you get at least one curry—like the kang tai pla or the southern sour one. Or just order both. For roughly $16, you can get a three dish combo over rice. They have a sister spot, Khao Nom, just a few feet away, where the food is made to order: you can get things like curry puffs and khao man gai there, and a bunch of desserts to-go." - will hartman, bryan kim, hannah albertine, neha talreja, willa moore
"If you’re looking for a quick lunch or early dinner in Elmhurst, pick up some food from Khao Kang. For around $$13, you can choose three dishes that come with a side of rice, and there’s usually an optional fried egg you can throw on top of everything. If you like heat, focus on the curries—and the fried garlic pork is always an intelligent choice as well." - hannah albertine, bryan kim
"If we had to choose a few restaurants to take a desert island, Khao Kang would be one of them. This counter-service spot in Elmhurst serves some of the city's top Thai food, and you can get a combo plate with three dishes for around $15. Options change daily, but they generally include things like braised five-spice pork belly, sweet moo tod, and jungle curry packed with fish and vegetables. The southern sour curry is a favorite of ours, and the person behind the counter will probably tell you that it's spicy. Believe that person." - Bryan Kim
