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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
Delicious fast-casual affair. Came here on a Saturday for lunch and had an amazing no frills meal. Cash only with a hot bar that's replenished frequently due to the constant flow of customers. My boyfriend and I got the triple entree combo to try a bunch of different ones. We tried the 3 curries including jungle curry, sour pork, basil pork, and garlic pork. The garlic pork was by far my favorite. We also got the mung bean dessert to take home which was decadent. Highly recommend this spot and exploring the dessert case with its many options! read more
Cuisine: 7 Service: 7 Decor: 6 Value: 8 Overall: 7 Maybe about a dozen years ago, this place was I think $7.50 for three items over rice. Unfortunately, it is now $18 for the same meal. Still a good deal, but no longer the best bang for your buck any more. Probably why I don't visit as often nowadays. With that said, the quality is similar. Food is served on steamed trays, so you pick your choices over rice. Most of the flavors are still quite amazing, though some food lose their crispiness or a bit lukewarm sitting there. Regardless, always a good. On the negative side, the lady server is literally counting how many little shrimps are in my dish from one of my choices. It felt very odd when she took a shrimp off my plate and put it back into the tray. I asked if I could get a couple more calamari pieces and she said that she would have to remove more shrimp to do so. This was not how they use to operate, but I guess times are tough. On the other hand, I was given a lot more of the string beans with chicken liver, which makes sense since it's a cheaper protein. Btw, the fish is yummy, but you only get about 3-4 pieces. Therefore, I think you should order that item separately and not on rice if you want a decent portion. Bottom line, Khao Kang is no longer where I will go for a delicious cheap meal on regular basis. However, it is still a wonderful quick sit down or grab-n-go spot for some of the most authentic tasting Thai food in NYC for a reasonable price. read more
I saw Youtube videos talking about Khao Kang and I've been wanting to try this place for a while. I finally got a chance to try it on a day where there wasn't too much traffic going into Queens and glad I got to experience it. I'm not sure if they recently renovated their place, but it was nicer than I expected and there are a couple of tables where you can get your food to stay and eat in. Wasn't too crowded when I went thankfully. The people working there seemed pretty nice and friendly. I opted for the 3 dishes + rice combo, which was $17 (cash only). All the dishes looked really good and I knew I was going to get one curry + two other meat dishes. I think I ended up w/ the green curry that had thin sliced pork pieces in it, and I chose another dish that looked like ground pork / turkey. My last choice seemed to be a fried / battered fish dish w/ veggies like eggplant and string beans. The food was overall pretty solid. The green curry was very flavorful and a little bit spicy, but not overwhelmingly so. I think the fish + veggies dish was also a bit spicy. Everything had a lot going on flavorwise, which I enjoyed. I had a few criticisms though; the pork pieces in my curry seemed a bit overcooked, so that was disappointing. And the fried fish also seemed a bit overcooked because the pieces seemed chewier than they should've been. So I didn't feel like I experienced the dishes at their best, but I still enjoyed my meal. They also gave solid but not overwhelming portion sizes and I was pretty full at the end of my meal. Overall, I'm glad I got to experience Khao Kang but I was expecting more and I was a little underwhelmed. Also, $17 seems like too much in my opinion, expecially since they only take cash. I think around $12-13 would be a more fair price. Hoping it will be better the next time I visit. read more
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 read more
11 months ago
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. read more
9 months ago
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. read more
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. read more
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. read more
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. read more
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!! read more
1 year ago
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. read more
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! read more
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. read more
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. read more
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 read more
7 months ago
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. read more
4 months ago
No frills, cheap and quick Thai fast food. There's no shortage of Thai options in the area but Khao Kang is the quickest and easiest place to get a fast Thai lunch fix. The dishes are pre-made and served buffet style (by the employees) and you can choose from a variety of different flavors that pique your appetite. The Thai Green Curry Chicken is my staple - super fragrant green curry chicken marinated in coconut milk with rich Thai basil and ginger flavors. Honestly, I could get this by itself for an entire meal but that wouldn't be adventurous when they have so many other offerings. Their Pad Woon Sen (shrimp and eggs vermicelli) is also my favorite. It would be a sin to eat here without getting a drink - I recommend them all but usually stick to their Longan Juice to keep it on the lighter side. Prices have doubled since the first time I ate here (in 2017) and I feel that the quality has slightly gone down with food becoming greasier, hence why I've knocked down a star. However, the portions are pretty good, though I wouldn't say generous. Be sure to bring cash as they have a cash-only payment! read more
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MY STAR RATING 0-5 Service: 3 Food: 5 Space/Ambiance: 3 Price/Value: 5 Just so we're clear on my rating. I rate as 3 stars being average and we go up and down from there based on the whole experience, not just the food. If I'm giving a 5 star review it's because the experience was exceptionally above average from start to end and everything in between. Before moving to Thailand my BF, who had been to Thailand several times prior, used to take me to Khao Kang and told me it was the closest food he had found to authentic Thai food in NYC. My only experience with authentic Thai in the US previously was in Cali at places my dad took me. He had also spent time in Thailand so knew what 'authentic Thai' should be and Khao Kang definitely held up to those standards but more importantly every time we ate there the food was rotating so always new choices and beyond delicious. Maybe it's not fair to Khao Kang but they are my gold star standard for authentic Thai food in NYC. I lived all over Thailand from the North (Chiang Rai) to the South (Satun) and West to East and every time I have eaten at Khao Kang I am transported back to Thailand. The only thing they are missing to make it complete is LEO beer. FYI the ChiangMai restaurant in Bushwick (on Flushing) carries LEO in case you are looking for it. The restaurant is dine-in or take-out and served cafeteria style as in you select what you want from the hot pans and they plate it and serve to you over the counter where you pay before you sit. Don't let the casual but hip atmosphere fool you as the food itself is the star. You can view the dishes through the glass buffet style setup and select 3 entrees with rice for $16. The servings are significant and the dishes rotate throughout the day so always fresh. My absolute favorite thing I have had here is their Tai Pla Curry | Southern Jungle Curry. The curry is cooked with a clear broth, red curry (red chillies, kra chai aka galangal, kaffir lime, lemongrass, shallots, coriander/cilantro, garlic, shrimp/fish paste, cumin), shredded mackerel fish, minced veggies, holy basil, and cashew nuts. It's definitely a very spicy curry but I love the heat with the insane umami that this dish delivers to every taste bud. A few other dishes I have had when eating here are: - Pad Kra Pao | Holy Basil Stir Fry with Pork: Thai stir fry of ground pork and holy basil which gives it the signature peppery taste and delightful aroma. - Moo Gratiem | Garlic Black Pepper Pork: Fried pork that is marinated in garlic, black pepper and coriander/cilantro roots. - Khao Neeo Mamuang | Thai Sweet Sticky Rice With Mango: Coconut milk infused sticky rice with ripe mango is a staple in Thailand and can be eaten as a meal or a dessert. - HOY/HOI JOR | Crispy Crab Rolls: Marinated crab meat, minced pork, minced shrimp with Thai soy sauce and sesame oil wrapped with tofu skin and fried. This is a traditional Chinese dish but can be found all over Thailand especially at the night markets as it's the perfect snack food late at night. In a nutshell whether you have been to Thailand or not and you are craving proper Thai dishes THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO! I have never experienced a bad meal here and always want to return! This is one of my top 5 favorite restaurants in NYC mostly for how fantastic the food is but also because it is such a good value for the dollar. read more
3 years ago
I came to this place at least 5 times for quick meal and easy food. Khao Kang in Thai is the type of restaurant that make a meal for people who in a rush hour, lunch break and after work and just want to take out and go home. The food is already made and warm up in food stand. You can pick one, two or three and put them over rice or order just a food then the rice on the side. I found that it saves lots of time and cheaper than go eat in the restaurant. If you go to Thailand, this kind of restaurant is all over the country but in New York, this type of place isn't a lot. The location of Khao kang is in the middle of Thai town in Queens, so if you want to try local quick meal Thai food. Khao Kang is one of the places you should try. read more
An absolute gem amongst so many other outstanding Thai restaurants on woodside avenue. Both the crispy rice salad and the deluxe traditional papaya salad were phenomenal. The crispy rice salad has that wonderful crunch of toasted rice mixed with specks of diced sausage and herbs. The papaya salad could have used some more vermicelli to balance out all the extraordinary spices from the different kings of pork, salted egg, and dressed shredded papaya but was still outstanding nonetheless. read more
I really love this place and it's super cute! This place has a good amount of seating and their lunch menu changes daily which is exciting. I got a to go order and it was affordable great price and a lot of food! Definitely coming back for me :). Cash only and the serving staff is very friendly and nice! read more
First time checking out Khao Kang, a casual spot where you can try 3 entrees with rice for $16. I went with the green curry, fried fish with eggplant/green beans, and garlic black pepper pork (their top 3 popular choices according to staff). All three sides had "yellow" labels, which indicate a medium spice level. I liked all three and thought that the green curry had the most kick to it. The Thai iced tea is like a slushy. I ate it all! read more
Why did I forget to write a review!!!! I have been frequenting this restaurant for at least 6 years. Not one time, it fails me. Home cooked Thai food with reasonable price ( although the price keeps increasing since I started eating ) I love their fried pork, jungle curry and spicy minced pork.. Buffet style menu which rotates but their famous dishes are almost always there. The service is great. All the servers are nice and generous. For a small place, it is quiet clean and well maintained. For 3 dishes combo take out, I could eat as two meals read more
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Was looking for a thai resto and found this cute and worth the price eatery. Ambiance was okay. Service was good as well. Food was delish. Just that me and my partner was looking for a lesser spicy. Over all food was satisfying if only not too spicy. read more
Had to take this one to go, but simply put. Flavors bursting in your mouth! Favorite out of the three proteins is the black pepper pork! Amazing! Cute venue. Seating is ideal for 2 people. Uber or take public transportation. Parking is tough. read more
5 years ago
Seriously some of the best Thai food I've ever had! I really like the variety of food here and that you can get multiple entrees and try a little bit of everything. So I did!! I tried the ground basil pork, ginger chicken, spicy herbal chicken, and black pepper pork. The stars of the show were undoubtedly the black pepper pork and the spicy chicken. I also got an iced coffee which went well with everything! A little pricier than I expected but totally still worth it. Cash only. read more
This is another place that I bookmarked a really long time ago but never went...until now! Wow, what have I been missing?!?! This is such a gem. I will definitely be back SOON! Khao Kang reminds me of the Chinese quick meal places where they offer "3 items over rice". Entrees are premade and kept warm in a steam table. You can either pick 2 or 3 items over rice ($9.75/$10.25) or you can get an item as an entree by itself ($10.50, no rice included; side order of rice is $1.50). They also have appetizer/small snacks by the front register, as well as a refridgeration area with sweets/desserts. On this visit, we ordered the below items: - Green Curry w.Chicken (entree portion $10.50) - portion size was huge; this dish was delicious! Spicy but not too spicy. Fantastic flavor. Loved it! - 2 items over rice $9.75 (I chose garlic pork and basil fish). This comes in a container with 3 compartments. The bigger compartment has rice and the smaller compartments are for your chosen entrees. Both entrees I chose were good but not mind blowing. The garlic pork was tasty but a little tough. The basil fish was good but would have been better had they not used fried fish because the fried fish got very soggy. Still, it was very flavorful. - Tapioca Pearl dessert -soooo good! The sweetness really complimented the spicy meal. I really loved that the dishes were spicy enough to satisfy spicy food lovers (me), as well as those who can't handle too much spicy food. The only negative was I felt really rushed to pick my entree choices, even though there was only one other customer behind me. I can understand the rush if it were during peak time, but it was empty when I was there. Still, all in all, I shall be back! read more
I decided to take myself out to dinner tonight and ended up at Khao Kang. It was the best choice I made for my first review of 2023. I arrived around 6pm and it was pretty quiet which was good for me. There were a lot of options to chose from and the ladies behind the counter were more than nice. I ordered the 3 sides plus rice and since one of the three sides didn't have much I was offered a fourth for free. Rice was perfect, chicken and livers with basil were to die for, spicy pork was good and spicy, curry chicken was delicious and the fish soup was the yummiest. I also ordered a Thai iced tea. I loved the food and the ambience of this place in total I spent 18 bucks plus tip which was a bargain for all the food I had. Definitely coming back. read more
3 years ago
I lost count of what the last time I ate here was. But I feel at home every time I stop by. Food is good as always. Staff are nice and service is fast. I don't live in Queens, so once in the blue moon, but I dropped by every time I can. read more
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7620 Woodside Ave
Elmhurst, NY 11373
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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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