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    Kook Kook Khao Man Kai

    4.3 (21 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Claire C.

    Tried this place out with friends for lunch and it was great!! So close to my place it will definitely become one of my regular spots. We got a couple dishes to share. We tried the pad thai with chicken, pan-fried gyoza and the crispy pork and rice. Everything we got was really good! I would order all three again for sure. We came on a Monday right at opening (11:30am) and it was pretty quiet. We were the only ones in the restaurant except for Door Dash coming in to grab orders. Everything seemed really clean and the server was friendly and took our orders quickly. The food also came out really fast which was great. Overall, definitely recommend this spot if you're looking for some Thai food!

    Khao Man Kai (Steamed Chicken Rice)*
    Pan J.

    A new Thai place with different Thai dishes than your typical pad see ew and pad thai! Really enjoyed the flavor and presentation of these dishes. We got the steamed chicken and a noodle dish. Not over drenched with sauce - most is on the side so you can determine how much you want. Felt like a healthy, hearty meal - big portions, enough to take home! Space is a little small though so not good for big groups, great for dates.

    Ebuwa E.

    The Khao Man Kai (what they are famous for) was a new and delightful experience - flavorful steamed chicken (I asked them to skip the skin) on a bed of seasoned rice, with a delicious gingery sauce and a brothy broth to spoon over. I requested fresh Thai chillies on the side - it paired so well with the umami savoriness on the plate. Plus the dishware was beautiful! The dining area was cosy and intimate, and our server was amazing. Will definitely dine here again the next time I'm near the lake front.

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    Joseph S.

    My thai friend recommended this place to me and I got the fired chicken with rice. It was amazing. The soup was a nice balance and the suace really brought everything together. The sauce was tangy and really cut through the fried chicken. Overall, I would definitely be interested in trying more of their menu and coming back again. Our server was really attentive too. When looking at the seats it seems like a group of 4 is perfect. Any more would need some rearranging.

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    Kookkoo Thai in Chicago is an absolute gem! Their Pad Thai is hands-down the best I've had in the city--perfectly balanced, full of flavor, and cooked to perfection every time. And don't even get me started on their iced coffee... it's ridiculously good. Smooth, strong, and just the right amount of sweet--honestly the best around. The staff is warm and welcoming, the service is quick, and the whole experience is consistently excellent. If you love great Thai food (or just incredible iced coffee), Kookkoo Thai is a must-visit!

    NaywriChi W.

    This is a specialty food establishment dedicated to serving authentic Khao Man Gai, Thailand's beloved version of Hainanese chicken rice. I had their rice and it was excellent. The staff and service are kookeriffic.

    Khao Man Kai (Steamed Chicken Rice)*

    Great experience here! We started out with the pan fried gyoza which were crispy and juicy. The pad Thai was very flavorful and gluten free. The Khao Man Kai was also top notch. Although the chicken could have used more flavor, the ginger sauce, broth and rice more than made up for it. The staff is also amazing and attentive. Recommend this place to anyone in the neighborhood

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    Super authentic and delicious ate it for lunch and it was so good I almost went back for dinner

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    The menu is small but makes sense. Service was great! Happy to have this place in the neighborhood

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