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Nong’s Khao Man Gai

Thai Restaurant$$$$

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Nong’s Khao Man Gai

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Ranked #9 for fried chicken in Portland
The experts at Eater and Serious Eats recommend this place
"Chicken and rice with fried chicken skins for the win."(19 Tips)
"Get the piset and add fried chicken skin."(8 Tips)
"Chicken with peanut sauce was delicious and perfectly spicy"(3 Tips)
"Order it up with extra chopped liver and fried chicken skins...""(6 Tips)

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Caroline ChungMay 29, 2016
Classic Hainan chicken over rice dish the Thai way. Authentic, casual and unpretentious. I felt like I was in Asia again! Complimentary ginger tea and lime infused water. Nong was a charming person.
Vishnu PremNovember 23, 2017
As a person who’s spent 25 years in Singapore, I can tell you that Nong’s chicken rice is 100% legit. I’ve never had this good tasting chicken rice outside of Singapore. So great.
Olivia POctober 22, 2018
The most authentic khao man gai I’ve had outside of Thailand and my dad’s kitchen; and the only one of all locations that serves the coconut ice cream - my fave!
Bin YangAugust 1, 2016
More options at this location but as the name suggests, you really should be getting the delicious khao man gai. The rice is rich and the chicken is tender. I enjoyed the side of livers as well.
Dora TungSeptember 30, 2014
Chicken and rice. It's that simple and it's that good. They are excellent at what they cook. This restaurant is open every day. The food carts are not open on Sundays
NUKe SorachakApril 8, 2016
It's just Perfect. And you don't want to miss this. It is real one,taste of Khao Man Gai is sometime better than Thailand, the sauce, the soup,it just Right!!
Alex SyMay 3, 2021
A delicious, delicious meal - a must have in Portland. If you’re from the SGV in SoCal, this is basically Thai version of Savoy’s Hainan chicken and rice.
MinTzSeptember 19, 2014
This place is the most authentic Thai restaurant I've ever seen in US. Their Khao Man Gai is exactly the same with the one in Thailand.
Sahar AOctober 14, 2016
Simple, but delicious, consistent, and affordable. Don't forget you can get extra chicken vs. PiSize (larger) if you don't really want more rice. If you get the #1, get a side of veggies - broccoli.
EaterMay 18, 2012
Of course, Nong's addictive signature dish, a Thai take on Hainan chicken, takes center stage, here and at Nong's two food cart locations, at SW Alder and at the PSU cart pod. [Eater 38 Member]
BommyJanuary 12, 2015
Appreciate the simple menu and the restaurant's laid back vibe. Chicken and rice is very flavorful and comforting.
Ricky EngelbergAugust 16, 2014
Been here 10+ times
So delicious. As good of chicken as it gets. The coconut ice cream has to be in the bracket for best ice cream in Portland.
Colin LeeMarch 18, 2017
Chicken rice Must try for a Portland visitor; better than what I've had in Singapore. Piset size perfect for a couple sharing
Mike MacLeanDecember 5, 2018
The number 1 chicken. Simple, perfect. Heard about this on Bourdain, Bizarre, never understood. Hainanese, Thai, Singapore, famous worldwide. I’d love to eat my way through rest of the menu.
KimberlyApril 19, 2016
Pork over rice or chx over rice or the two in one w the soup - any of these will change your life. Get the ice cream after.
Haley WhiteFebruary 10, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Perfect comfort food, literally just rice and chicken and a little soup. So good
Julius TarngAugust 6, 2016
Oh yus. Two in One pork and chicken. Don't forget to look for all the sauces scattered around the tables
MarcJanuary 21, 2021
Esquire: Chicken and rice—that’s what you’re getting. A lunch here leaves you feeling the way you feel after you’ve had matzo ball soup in a dependable diner: nourished.
cami j.October 9, 2018
if i could bathe in their sauce i absolutely would. the chicken is perfectly poached-juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is excellent.
Jordan MJuly 25, 2017
Crispy chicken skins if they aren't yet sold out and always the chicken & rice. 🍛
BommySeptember 3, 2017
Stick with the classic chicken and rice. Tofu and rice with house made peanut sauce is texturally nauseating.
Dave HealAugust 10, 2014
I'm gonna commit heresy and tell you to get the pork instead of the chicken. But if you don't, get extra sauce, chicken livers and fried skin added. Pickles are also delightful.
Al B.May 5, 2017
You're 90% probably going to drive past this place without noticing it but if you do, you're in for a gem for the simplest, delicious Thai eatery.
Mary Quite ContraryJuly 27, 2014
Been here 10+ times
They are very family friendly and the food is easy on little ones palettes.
Brook ShelleySeptember 8, 2014
Get the piset and add fried chicken skin. Enjoy
H KSeptember 17, 2016
Chicken rice (the big size) was amazing
Serious EatsApril 29, 2014
The chicken and rice dish at Nong's Khao Man Gai draws a steady congregation of office workers and food critics alike
coastieetDecember 27, 2014
Like eating at Mom's - if your Mom was from another country. Amazing chicken!! Sauce is amazing. Perfect blending. Very yummy!
Joseph LeMarch 31, 2017
Delicious chicken and chicken rice. Look out for the fried chicken skin
Whit BreedenMay 12, 2016
Well this might be hands down a clear front runner for most loved food in Portland. Add me to the ever growing list of satisfied customers
RTWgirl ArnetteNovember 23, 2015
Love Nong's. Chicken and rice. That's it. That's all. The best
Grace ChenJune 18, 2016
Khao Man Gai is incredible. Eat it!
Sam BibleAugust 8, 2014
Don't forget to try the KMG ice cream. It's easy to miss, but makes the perfect, bite-sized treat after almost any meal.
Kayo S.October 20, 2018
I liked the original the best with the ginger sauce but the peanut sauce chicken was good too.
Ravi MongiaMarch 8, 2015
Been here 5+ times
The Rice and chicken with peanut sauce doesn't get as much praise as the khao man gai. Must try.
stew tongAugust 23, 2014
Chicken skin is a must add-on
Eric ScottAugust 7, 2013
This is one of my favorite summer foods ever. Really really good chicken rice.
Jennifer WSeptember 30, 2017
Quick and tasty! Add liver, but only if you’re cool.
Marc ThayerMarch 31, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Tables are often in high demand here. So if you're in a group, try to get one person to order while the other snags a table.
Dima PetevaSeptember 9, 2016
Everything here is amazing, starting with this table cloth.
Akemi IshikawaDecember 23, 2016
Simple, but amazing chicken and rice. The sauce and soup are magical, too.
Eugene GolovDecember 12, 2016
Nice place for a quick snack (very casual). Peanut sauce is great! Thai ice coffee tastes like Nescafe though.
Brian TranJune 5, 2016
It tastes like home! So good!
Diane ChangJuly 15, 2023
Pork dish was delicious, especially if you enjoy a little bit of fatty meat.
Kevin TNovember 7, 2015
The side soup is amazing... Hot, flavorful, and super soothing, especially on a rainy day!
Chris SvetlikDecember 1, 2015
Loved this as a concept. In execution.. picture boiled chicken with boiled rice
Bryan LokeNovember 14, 2016
Delicious Hainanese chicken rice with a Thai twist! The soup was surprisingly amazing
Tim Van DammeMay 11, 2014
Get the chicken with peanut sauce, and ask for some of their homemade sauce on the side. Heaven.
Bobbie McLellanJune 18, 2018
The chicken of course. Get the larger size. You’ll thank me after.
H. Colbert (@hrsch)April 6, 2016
Been here 25+ times
Khao Man Gai (chicken and rice #1) with double meat costs less than the Piset size… and you're not drowning in extra rice.

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