Nong's Khao Man Gai (Downtown)

Thai restaurant · Downtown

Nong's Khao Man Gai (Downtown)

Thai restaurant · Downtown

417 SW 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97205

Highlights

This unassuming Thai food cart in Portland offers mouthwatering chicken-and-rice plates and generous portions, perfect for a casual meal.

417 SW 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97205 Get directions

khaomangai.com

@nongskhaomangai

$10–20 · Menu

@eater

"Nong’s Khao Man Gai should be a totally boring health food: Poached chicken and rice? Pass. But the tender poach on the chicken, the aromatic notes of Thai herbs permeating the meat and accompanying broth, and the flavor-packed ginger sauce make this one of Portland’s essential dishes, healthy or not. Those avoiding carbs can get a paleo version of the dish, which swaps the rice for steamed vegetables, or just add a side of vegetables to get some more green on the plate." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden

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"The very first Thai chicken-and-rice cart from national sensation Nong’s Khao Man Gai will close August 31. The SW 10th and Alder cart’s closure has been a ticking time bomb as developers eyed the food cart hotspot for construction; now, all carts need to vacate the space by early October to make way for The Moxy Hotel." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Nong’s Khao Man Gai Will Close Its Downtown Food Cart August 31 - Eater Portland

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"A Thai chicken and rice restaurant opened its second downtown location on March 31." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden

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"Nong Poonsukwattana is opening a new location of her well-known chicken and rice restaurant downtown, expected to serve the same beloved dishes and possibly an exclusive beer in collaboration with a local brewery." - Alex Frane

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Albana Ochaeta

Google

Someone recommended this place to me during a conference, and it was such a good find! The pork rice bowl was flavorful, fresh, and really filling. I requested chicken skins to be added in, and it added a nice texture balance. The Thai green tea was also great!

Seth Mann

Google

So many people have told me to come here, and I have avoided it because the photos seemed lackluster. I am extremely pleased I finally gave it a shot, and I was not disappointed. It's a very basic concept, but the chicken, rice, and sauce work so well together. Outstanding meal! And the price is also great for the portion. I shared the large portion with my partner, and it felt like the perfect amount of food for two. Definitely will be coming back!

Em S

Google

Holy sh$!@ I crushed a plate of their chicken and rice plate. I never understood the hype around Hainanese chicken up until today. This dish was so simple, and yet so well executed. The photos don't do the dish justice. I hadn't even finished my meal and I was already contemplating ordering a second helping. The sauce was packed with flavor and brings the whole dish together. Honestly, it was so satisfying. I'll for sure be coming before before leaving Portland this weekend.

Anthony Young

Google

The chicken rice and the pork rice are really good. The other reviews were correct. This place does not have AC so it's a sauna during this heat wave. If you sit in the booth behind the fountain pop machine it's even hotter. The heat exhaust from the fountain pop machine will be blowing into your face. Save this place for when the weather is cooler or get takeout.

Shouryan Nikam

Google

A friend took me here. The food was fresh, flavorful and pretty good! There is free tea when you dine in. I got the chicken plate and he got the pork option. I like the ambiance of the place - it was well decorated. Lastly - there is no service here. You pay for the food upfront and need to clear out your dishes before you leave.

Connie C

Google

Tiny place with comfort food. Enjoyed the chicken with Thai sauce and the soup. The owner was nice to give me a second bowl of soup upon request. Some chicken pieces can be a little dry. The rice was kinda hard, but good after soaking in soup

wen li

Google

you have to try this place when you visit Portland. it’s a small restaurant but it was not crowded when we were there. it could be because we went in around 3pm for lunch. the children was very delicious. the pork was nice too! the portion was good. we had 3 people in our group and we shared 2 dishes, which was just right.

Mere Kat

Google

Food and the seasonings were great and really fragrant. Generous portions and refreshing drinks. However, there was some tea dust/sediments settling on the bottom of the Thai iced tea. There are a few booths and a good amount of bar seats/high tables available. You can order at the counter and seat yourself afterwards. They bring your food out, but you’ll have to bus your own table afterwards.