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    Khao Kang

    4.2 (307 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Sahas G.

    Was super excited for my trip to Khao Kang based on rave reviews I've read, but unfortunately left a little bit disappointed. The food was alright, but nothing mind blowing and was served at room temperature. Would come back if I was in the area, but wouldn't travel for it again

    Constance L.

    Not exaggerating when I say this is the only Thai food I've liked!!! Most of my qualms w Thai food lie in that they're too sweet, too sour, and/or too spicy. I must've ordered the right items because everything was savory and so delicious!! - Pork belly stew: tender, juicy pork belly with a boiled egg and firm tofu. This is incredibly reminiscent of Vietnamese thit kho, which maybe just a touch more sweetness. The flavor of the stew was incredible and I happily splashed it all over my plain rice. - Spicy fried fish: This one was indeed a little spicy, but the tender fish was addicting. I also enjoyed that this dish came with green beans and eggplant for a bit of variety. - Fried pork: SOOO GOOD and my favorite entree of the meal. The pork has a bite but is still moist, has a slightly caramelized and charred glaze that gives it an incredible amount of flavor, and the fatty bits just melt in your mouth. I was here just a few days ago and am already trying to plan out when I'll be back so I can have more of this. - Fried bananas: Slightly crisp and naturally sweet! They were just a bit too dense for my liking but I nibbled on them between bites of the fish to help with the spice. Incredible spot with authentic dishes -- be sure to come by if you're in the neighborhood! As of Nov 2025, plates w 3 entrees are about $18.

    Menu 9/2025
    kristin c.

    3.75 More than a couple of years since I last went here. Now $17 for 3-combo with rice, $16 for 2. Prices have gone up. I do like the option to try small amounts of dishes esp. the ones I am not familiar with, as opposed to a whole order of each. Got Yellow sour curry - too spicy for me to have the sauce so only took the fish strips (4 small pcs) and veg. Black pepper pork - sweet, tender pieces, a relief from the other spicy dishes. Spicy fish - with eggplant. More batter than fish though and slightly chewy bec. cold. Wished the food were hot/even warmer, so this is a difference from getting food freshly-cooked. Service was amiable. Walls were opened up during the warmer season/days so airy indoors; plus outdoors tables covered by umbrellas. Meter and street parking if driving. By train, walking distance from Elmhurst Ave. stop.

    Thai 5 Spice Stew Pork And Boiled Egg (Kai Pa Lo)  Thai Iced Tea
    Ingrid H.

    Extremely warm and friendly is service in a clean and pleasant restaurant. Cash only. I ordered 3 items over rice and I picked a braised pork dish, a chicken curry, and some other type of spicy pork. I also got a Thai iced tea. The braised pork was extremely tender with soft, melt in your mouth fat. It came with a piece of fried tofu and a hard boiled egg, all of which had soaked up a huge amount of flavor from the braising liquid which was sweet and full of warm spices like star anise and cinnamon. The chicken curry was packed with ginger and other aromatics and had some heat to it. The vegetables in the curry are very soft and the chicken is tender. The employee asked me if I like spicy when I ordered the third dish, and I said yes because I forgot I was in a Thai restaurant. Although definitely at the high end of my spice tolerance, I couldn't stop eating this. It is not just plainly spicy, it is packed with lemongrass and other flavors that make you just want to keep eating. Sips of Thai iced tea, which is always delicious, helped keep my mouth cool. It was a little over $20 for this meal, which felt reasonable. I would love to return soon to try some of the other available dishes.

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    Cindy S.

    I'm slightly disappointed after my second visit here. My first experience was truly amazing--it was, quite literally, the best Thai food I've had outside of Thailand! Unfortunately, the second trip really fell short. I wonder if it's a classic case of the sequel never being as good as the original, especially since the first visit completely blew away my expectations. My main issue this time around was the food quality. It seems the entrees are prepared well in advance so the flavors can soak all day. While that sounds good in theory, it meant the freshness wasn't quite there, and the variety offered isn't vast. I still enjoyed my meal, but I wasn't left dying to rush back the way I was after the first visit. If I happen to be in the area and it's a convenient detour, I might stop by again. Otherwise, I'll probably spend my time exploring the abundance of hot, new restaurants popping up everywhere.

    Ray E.

    First time coming here and I am a fan now. Staff are soooo nice and friendly. Very accommodating and knowing it was our first time, she gave us samples of everything and that was an extra plus in my book. After trying almost everything, it was hard to choose only 3 entrees with our rice. $17 for rice and 3 entrees is decent compared to other places I have eaten. With a great staff and cozy environment, the price was just right. The popular fried sweet pork, red curry chicken and the fish with eggplant were my top choices. That red chicken curry was spicy and I loved every bite. We also ordered the rice noodles, curry shrimp and string beans, also top 10 in our book. Will be coming back for lunch very soon.

    3 dishes over rice
    Lily L.

    This place is so cute! It is basically like a little cafeteria with a bunch of side dishes laid out and you choose what you would like from what they have available. Because it was very early, my boyfriend and I split the 3 side dishes over rice and it was soooo delicious. We got a pork dish with an egg and tofu, this one was just ok, it was a little sweet for my taste but we devoured it. We also tried the Green Curry with Chicken and this was sooo good. Not spicy at all and the chicken was sooo tender and I might be biased because it was green curry but I love curries that have a coconut base. The last side dishes we tried was a Basil Pork dish which was also very flavorful. I think this was the highlight of the meal. We finished everything off with a nice cold chrysanthemum tea but if you have a sweet tooth, they also have prepackaged dessert available. The servers were attentive and let us know that they were gonna get to us in a minute due to the fact that their take out seemed pretty busy. Definitely a great place to visit if you're looking for a quick and homey Thai place. After you order, they give you the food right away and you pay and take a to an empty table of your choice. Just be wary though, it is cash only!!

    Coconut pandan jelly
    Vishnu G.

    There are no vegetarian entrees. I knew this going in, so I decided to stop by for dessert. I picked up a pandan coconut jelly for $6 (cash only), and was pretty disappointed - there wasn't much flavor at all apart from just sugar, and the jelly was much harder than I was expecting. Pretty disappointing overall.

    3 entrees and rice
    Evan L.

    Great value for the price! It's cafeteria-style and you can get 3 entrees and rice for $17, and I was extremely full after finishing my order. I love the variety of food they have available as well- sauteed meats/veggies, soups and curries, fried chicken/fish dishes and more. I really enjoyed the fish with eggplant and the stewed beef with green beans (not sure of the official names for each dish). Overall, perfect place for a quick takeout or a cozy meal with friends/family- I'm eager to go back!

    Kayla H.

    I really loved Khao Kang. I love spots like this where you have plenty of options to chose from and it's affordable and tasty. Absolutely nothing more that I could want. I ordered the black pepper pork, the garlic pork, and green curry. The woman who helped us also gave us a few pieces of the fish so we could try it, really nice of her. The black pepper pork is fantastic. Despite it appearing dry, it is perfectly moist with the right about of char and fattiness. My friends and I all agreed that this was our favorite. The green curry was on point with some heat, I would get this again! The garlic pork was good too but not as good as the other two. I would pass on this next time and try something else. Overall, I'd highly recommend coming to Khao Kang.

    Everything
    Roger H.

    Came here after I saw an action Bronson clip talking about how this place has some of the craziest flavors and spices he's ever had at a Thai restaurant in nyc and while this comment does have some credibility there are some serious cons about this place which hinder its potential. This place serves thai food, buffet style, which is typical of many Asian fast food restaurant, whats not typical however is how inflated the prices are here, at 17.50 for three items and a rice, this place charges nearly double what a Chinese 3 choice one soup spot would cost and with much skimpier portions too. Buffet style fast food spots have their shortfalls and this place is no exception, the second time I came back to this place, business slowed down considerably, with the slow down the quality of the food also went downhill as well since the turn over isn't as fast and some of the items seemed to have sat around for some time creating lukewarm, hard or soggy dishes depending on what you ordered. We also ordered a jungle curry here which was a little too fishy, bitter, gritty and grimey for our liking. I would enjoy this place much more if it didnt overinflate its prices and kept better quality control

    Kio C.

    3.5 Star*** Got the 3 dishes + rice for $17 and Thai iced tea for $3.75. For the 3 dishes I got the spicy pork, jungle curry and the herbal fish. I think the pork was well marinated but gets tiring to eat after a whole. The jungle curry was very fishy and too spicy for me. The herbal fish was good with a decent kick. The thai iced tea had a lot of ice and when I finished my drink I realized 70% was ice. Overall, the food is ok but not hot. Portions were not as generous (except for the pork) as I would like for $17 and they definitely could have given more rice. Service was nice and staff gave recommendations. You get your food and grab a seat. There's a couple tables but it was relatively empty when I went. There was also a weird smell you'll notice the second you enter the restaurant which made the meal less enjoyable. Unfortunately, I don't think I will be back as there are better places in this area.

    Jenn C.

    Food: I was excited to try this place because it seems very popular, but I wasn't impressed by the food. The food is already prepared and displayed in their hot bar. The food wasn't hot at all which was disappointing. You have a choice of two or three dishes with white rice. I chose the red curry, garlic pork, and pork belly with string beans. The most popular dish is the garlic pork, which was my favorite out of the three dishes. Although it wasn't hot, it was very moist and flavorful. The red curry and pork belly were just average and nothing special. I would highly recommend their Thai iced tea. Service: The staff are friendly and very welcoming. They made recommendations for the most popular dishes. Ambiance: The place isn't big but there are tables for you to eat your food after ordering. Not ideal for large groups. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this restaurant and don't plan to return. There are much better Thai restaurants in the area.

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    Ask the Community - Khao Kang

    Is there a restroom?

    Yes there is - for customers only :)

    Do they have any vegetarian options for lunch?

    I believe they do such as the eggplant with strings beans -Best to call before just to make sure-Their food is amazing!Some of the best Thai food I've ever had ! I love spicy food so I love going there whenever I am able to

    Do they serve Khao Soi?

    Don't think so. No noodle dishes here normally other than wun sen.

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    Saranrom Thai - Shrimp Potted with Glass Noodle /  (@joeynht)

    Saranrom Thai

    4.6(432 reviews)
    0.2 miElmhurst
    $$

    I got delivery from here and thought that it was absolutely amazing. Rated Top 20 NYC spots on Beli…read moreand Michelin Bib, Saranrom Thai in Elmhurst has some of the best Thai food the city has to offer. Book a reservation if you can; otherwise, you likely won't be able to book a seat (trust me, I've tried). I got their pad kee mao (one of their most popular dishes) with chicken as well as a Thai iced tea. The noodles were chewy and had the perfect bouncy texture. And, there was a great flavor to the dish. If anything, I wish they just put more chicken in as my portion barely had any. The Thai iced tea was also phenomenal. Will have to come into the restaurant sometime to try their food fresh (and get their duck curry that I've heard so many raving reviews about).

    This is the best Thai restaurant I've had in America!…read more We went on Sunday around 230pm and waited about 20 minutes but right after us the line grew pretty long and was a 1 hour wait. The place is quite small. I've been chasing the raw shrimp ceviche flavors ever since I had it at a night market in Thailand and finally found a close 2nd here! It was a perfect balance of tangy and salty. They gave us a decent amount of shrimps. The tom yum soup had a kick (to the back of your throat) to it even though we asked for mild. It was tasty. The basil minced pork was also delicious with the Thai omelette completing it really well! My partner got the intestine herbal soup and it was pretty good! I wasn't in the mood for it. I had some bites of it and it wasn't smelly at all. Thai iced tea was also good and as expected. A bit too sweet for me, I wouldn't order it again.

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    Ayada Thai - N3 Pad See w Beef

    Ayada Thai

    4.1(1.5k reviews)
    0.0 miElmhurst
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    So, I've known about this place forever, but haven't been able to go…read more Finally make it during lunch and I loved it. Service: it's nice. They definitely didn't tell me that lunch specials were available before I ordered my soup. Other than that, everyone is pleasant. Space: they have two sides, so plenty of space, but nights and weekends can get pretty packed, so keep that in mind. Food: I ordered Tom Yum soup and a lunch drunken noodle with a Thai iced tea. I only had the soup there and took the entire lunch special to go. Just based off of the soup, I will be going back. It was delicious and PACKED to the MAX! Writing this now, I can still imagine. Drunken Noodles were also really tasty. I like mine spicy and it could have been made spicier, but that's not even a real complaint. Also- the one next to me had this dish which reminded me of pad see ew but in a gravy. Looked delicious!! I will be back for whatever she had. Overall: the entire block is like a little Thai street. There are lots of Thai food options and I finally made it to Ayada. Super happy with my meal and excited to go back with some people and enjoy.

    Love Ayada!!! They do the classics and do it so well. It's a cute and simple space in…read moreWoodside/Elmhurst area. Service is consistently nice, albeit not super fast but that's completely OK. This time I had the chicken wings and the Pad See Ew with crispy pork. Both were perfect. The Pad See Ew is materially better than other ones as the noodles are so chewy and silky. I've also gotten Pad Kee Mao with thai spicy and it was fantastic. Perfectly spicy!! Definitely try this place!!

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    Hug Esan - Crispy Whole Tilapia

    Hug Esan

    4.5(301 reviews)
    0.0 miElmhurst
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    A bit different from the Thai food you're probably used to but change is sometimes good!…read moreWe had some of the best fish and chicken we've ever had and also loved the starter salad. Chicken was so so crispy and you could just head the crunch with every bite. Fish was also great and prepared really well. Staff were nice and could help you with recommendations as needed! It's not a huge establishment and is pretty popular so you may want to expect a wait time I believe it's cash only so bring cash!

    I've been wanting to try a restaurant in New York that serves authentic Isan/Northern Thai food,…read moreand we found this spot in Queens. It's not in Manhattan, but I'm telling you -- it's worth the trip. It's located right next to Little Thailand and easy to find with Google Maps. One downside is that the space is very small. They only have four small tables for two and one larger table for 3-4 people, so it might be difficult for bigger groups unless you make a reservation. We arrived right after they opened, and not long after, the whole place was packed. Besides the size, the restaurant is really pretty and cozy. The menu is interesting and offers a wide variety of dishes -- fried, stir-fried, grilled, soups, and more. Here's what we ordered: Crab Fried Rice - We ordered it without much thought, just to try it, and it ended up being one of the best Thai dishes we've ever had. Even my husband (who is Laos/Thai) loved it. He rarely gets to eat crab because his mom has a severe allergy, so this was special for him too. (We forgot take picture lol) Crispy Pork Belly - Served super hot and crispy. I love that they battered it instead of just deep-frying it plain. It had great texture and was so flavorful. Tum Thai (Thum Mak Hoong) - We ordered it very spicy and asked if they could make it Laos-style. They tried, and it was pretty good. It was slightly lacking the strong fermented fish sauce (padek) punch that gives it that bold, pungent flavor. But honestly, it's still very close to Northern style -- just more approachable and less intense, so more people can enjoy it. Sticky Rice - Served the traditional way in a bamboo basket (aep khao) with a lid, which keeps it piping hot. I love when restaurants keep it authentic like that. We wanted to order more because there were so many options, but just three dishes were already enough for us -- we even had leftovers. They packed everything very securely; I carried the papaya salad around all day and it didn't spill at all. It is pretty pricey, but honestly, it's worth trying at least once for the quality and authenticity. We'll definitely bring his parents here next time we're back in NYC.

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    Na Rath Restaurant - Curry Wagyu steak & Khao Soi noodle

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    4.4(109 reviews)
    0.5 miElmhurst

    I came with my mom for her birthday since she wanted Thai food. I took her up on her wish, and…read morefound Na Rath under "hot & new" restaurants. When I saw that it was AYCE Thai food AND sushi?! I was sold. Everything was spectacular from start to finish. We started with the pompano fish with mango salad & the Tom Yum Kung. The fish was crispy and the mango salad was so flavorful. I was impressed with the giant prawns in the soup. Already we were half full finishing the main entrees. For the buffet options, we ordered salmon sashimi, seafood pad see ew, Moo Ping Thai bbq pork, and Nur Yang steak. I would devour everything again except for the steak, which I found bland and not tasty. Overall service was A++. The music playing was fun. I'm very excited for what's to come for this new restaurant. Can't wait to tell all my friends & fam about it!

    Back for another tasting at Na Rath - service as usual was on point, explained menu and chef…read morespecials. Got us some waters to the table pretty quickly and put in the food orders after much deliberation. Needed up with the soup Noodle boat and the beef krapow. It was pretty busy tonight and we had to share a table but overall food quality is on point as always. I ordered the beef krapow spicy and it was . Super authentic flavor that stays in your soul after eating. Th e beef noodle soup was insane an so flavorful. Everything was amazing and on par with being in Thailand. Ambiance was pretty casual and cozy. You will have a great time.

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    Eim Khao Mun Kai Elmhurst - Inside

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    4.2(572 reviews)
    0.3 miElmhurst
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    Found a heavy hitter in Elmhurst. ​Eim Khao Mun Kai is…read moredoing one thing, and they're doing it better than anyone else. If you're looking for a massive menu, keep walking. This spot is a 3-table operation focused entirely on perfecting Thai chicken rice--and they nailed it. ​The move here: ​The Chicken: Poached to absolute perfection. Tender, juicy, no fluff. ​The MVP: The chicken heart. It was so good I had to double down and order a second round. If you know, you know. ​The Rice: Fragrant ginger rice that actually has flavor, paired with a radish broth that hits the spot. ​The Sauce Science: They let you mix your own. I went with the soybean paste + ginger-scallion combo. It's addictive. Do not skip the ginger-scallion. ​Washed it all down with a solid Thai tea to balance the heat. It's a tiny shop with efficient service and zero ego. A total hidden gem. I'll be back. ​ 81-32 Broadway, Elmhurst ​#ElmhurstEats #QueensFood #KhaoMunKai

    Simple no frills "food stand" that sits within a restaurant front serving one dish and one dish…read moreonly: steamed chicken and fragrant scallion rice. I am always a fan of these hyper specialist places because I figure if you only sell one dish it must be really good. The chicken is tender yet light on flavor, so the included sauces (one soy based and one chili sauce) are a must. However the rice was delicious and fragrant, a complementary pairing to the chicken. They also included some chicken gizzards and liver if you are a fan of those, but for me I could do with or without. Overall a solid place and worth a repeat visit in my book.

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