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    SS Gai

    4.7 (124 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Gai Tod & Ceviche from leche de Tigre
    Araceli C.

    When I say I dream about this chicken, I'm not exaggerating. After running a half marathon, the Gai Tod was exactly the meal I was looking forward to & like always it delivered. The crispy fried chicken is on another level, perfectly complemented by sticky rice, fresh veggies, and flavorful dipping sauces. In the winter, their garlic noodles are absolutely decadent, truly out of this world. I'm so excited for the team as they work toward opening a brick-and-mortar location. This is easily one of my go-to spots, because it honestly doesn't disappoint!

    Macy C.

    Best fried chicken I've ever had. Only bummer was their chicken sandwich stops being served after 3pm. Chicken was super crispy but not greasy and perfectly seasoned. Sticky rice was perfect consistency. Sauce was a perfect acidic spice added. Only thing I wish was there was a mango glaze or something for the chicken. Didn't get a pic but the mango sticky rice was served in a cube and was incredible. Perfectly caramelized and sweet but not overly. One in our group described it as a mango rice version of the outside of coconut shrimp and that's super accurate. Set up was cool too! Absolutely recommend.

    Tarek H.

    I've eaten here 10 times, which is less of a dining preference and more of a cry for help that no one has answered. The chicken sandwich? Not food. A psychological event. A controlled substance. I'm 92% sure if you bring one through TSA, they'll pull you aside and ask who your supplier is. The only problem is they stop serving it at 3 PM, which has personally ruined multiple days of my life and at least one friendship. Everything here is offensively good. Like... relax. Leave some talent for the rest of the city. Now, I need to be honest about my upbringing. I was raised delicately. Gently. Like a Victorian child with weak ankles. My mother used to remove meat from the bone for me like she was performing surgery. I never struggled. I never fought. I never knew adversity. So I grew up avoiding bones. Boneless wings. Boneless life. Boneless personality. UNTIL THIS PLACE. The drumsticks and breast here are so good that I have fully regressed into a feral creature. I'm hunched over the table, elbows out, making eye contact with strangers while absolutely dismantling a piece of chicken like I owe it money. The crispy skin?? I would commit minor crimes for it. Nothing crazy. But like, I'd jaywalk aggressively. I go to therapy now. Not because of this. But also not unrelated. And then, the mango sticky rice. This is where things stop being funny. This dish has altered my brain chemistry. I had one bite and immediately started reconsidering all my life choices, my priorities, and several relationships. If you told me I had to give up sex forever but I get one box of this daily, I'd at least ask a few follow up questions. Two boxes, and I'm signing paperwork. Anyway, great place. Super casual. Totally normal experience.

    2 Piece Chicken dish
    Mari B.

    I've seen a lot of reviews for this place, so decided to check it out. If you got to The Wash, remember you'll need to find street parking and tables are outside. They have a common area outside to eat and there are clean bathrooms. Liked that they have a structure that somewhat blocks the wind in the seating area. Service was great! Took our order quickly and food came out fairly quickly after. The person who brought it, walked us through the dish which was nice. Service is 4 stars! The chicken itself was fried well and juicy however the flavor was underwhelming. I got a lot of turmeric but not much of anything else. The portion was generous and it was a covered in fried garlic (which kind of covered the chicken). Liked that it came with lettuce and all the accoutrements which was nice. The sauce that came with it was okay but not really memorable. Sticky rice was perfect. Presentation was nice. Fun to try but it was just an okay dish for us.

    Thai tea
    Fanboy911 F.

    This place, simply blew my mind! It is nestled inside a night market-esque area with an urban feel. The Thai Fried Chicken is unparalleled.

    Roasted Chicken
    Kayla M.

    People love the fried chicken option but tip...the roasted option is better! The cucumbers and fresh veggies and the sticky rice is SO good. Unclear on what the sauces are called but be sure to grab a few! Finally, the best summer night is spent at the wash! Grab some SS Gai and relax on the patio with friends!

    Janet C.

    Really enjoyed the chicken which was slightly crispy on the outside and flavorful. It came with sticky rice and a side of veggies. There were a few different sauces that were delicious! Fair warning though that they do use fish sauce in case you're not accustomed to the smell. This was one of the few spots that I could order delivery from in the area. Service was fine - the food came on time and well packaged. Can't comment on ambiance as I ordered delivery. The papaya salad was fantastic as well. Would definitely recommend!

    grilled half chicken
    Juliana C.

    I would just get a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store instead of their grilled chicken. However, the two dipping sauces (one fish sauce based and the other vinegar based) were very delicious and tasty. The fried shallots on top were also a nice flavorful crunch. Other than that, the chicken was very plain and wasn't anything special. I probably would not come here again.

    Gai Yang white meat
    Kim B.

    This place was highly recommended by a fellow restaurant owner. We walked up and The wash was a number of street food stalls. SS Gai was towards the end. You walk up to the window to order. I was a little skeptical. We decided on the grilled white meat chicken (Gai Yang). We sat at a table and waited till she brought it to us. Let me tell you, this chicken was to die for! So moist but a nice crunch on the outside. Sweet and spicy with a bite of crunch. We also bought the grilled peanut. They were savory and salty. Definitely a great recommendation. We will try the fried chicken next time for sure.

    Jenny S.

    This place was so disappointing. The chicken looked so good from pictures and reviews but the flavor was off. I ordered some extra sauces to try with the chicken because there were so many options, they were all terrible. Thai food is all about the balance of flavors, and here there was no balance, just saltiness. I wouldn't recommend ever, and if you're also Thai just don't bother.

    Johnny N.

    My relationship with chicken is like a toxic situationship. I just can't get enough, and I just can't stay away. I was in Nashville for a weekend, and felt this itch to find some good bird that I had to scratch. I crowd sourced recommendations through my instagram, and the overwhelming favorite was SS Gai in East Nashville. Their slogan is "Chicken that hits a little different," and that's what really sold me. How could I not go? I took my moms rental car and made the push over. I went with the half chicken ($20), 2 pieces of fried chicken ($14) because when in Rome, and got a chicken sandwich for my sister in law. They were not lying, this chicken does hit a little different. The grilled chicken came with crispy onions on top, and had some thai seasoning or marinade that made the flavor POP. The fried chicken was operating at an even higher level, as I felt like it kicked a hole in the sky. A Crispy exterior with tender juicy meat that just makes you grateful to be alive. This citrusy thai marinade was really shining through again. It came with an abundance of sauces, and I wanted to try the hottest one as I feel like Nashville is known for their heat. I was ready to meet my maker, but it honestly wasn't too bad. Stillhere.com. I think I just gotta start putting more respect on my spice tolerance. If you don't believe in yourself, who will? The chicken also came with this rice ball that you're definitely supposed to eat with your chicken, but I raw dogged it as I felt like I was eating an onigiri in japan. Idk I'm weird. ELITE BIRD IN HERE! THIS CHICKEN DOES HIT A LITTLE DIFFERENT... IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__

    Don't miss the Mango Sticky Rice!
    Cissy W.

    My disclaimer is that I didn't place the order or visit the location. I just showed up and our host had ordered SS Gai to be delivered. Delivery was prompt and we unpacked our feast. They ordered both Fried and grilled chicken, which each come with some sticky rice & 2 sauces, plus a variety of herbs, including some veggies and enough large lettuce leaves to build your perfect bite with all the above. (watch our for the jalapeño if you don't want the heat, I might have learned the hard way....) The chili type sauce has a bit of heat but very manageable and packs some great flavor so totally worth it! I have to say, the fried chicken was soooo good. I found myself even eating the nicely fried and seasoned skin, which I don't normally pursue. Also to note, the chicken stayed nice and crunchy even with the delivery process (you know how sometimes, it's great in house but after a ride in a delivery box it gets soft, not this one!). We also enjoyed a couple of orders of the Mango Sticky rice, which was so unusual and delicious. Again they mange to keep it fresh and the edges had a nice crispiness to them and that Mango.... well, it was sweet and yum, basically a desert. Warning - this is an eat with your fingers experience (unless you are more skilled than I), so bring plenty of napkins or paper towels to the table and dive in! Definitely recommend this one!

    2 piece Gai Tod and Thai Iced Tea
    Kim C.

    S.S. Gai Fried Chicken really tops it for me. I mean it's everything I love in one dish. Gai Tod (Crispy Thai Fried Chicken) + fish sauce + chili vinegar ?! I am sold already, then they proceeded to add sticky rice and fresh herbs on the mix the chicken came out piping hot, super crispy and super moist and juicy inside (chef's kiss ). And the amazing sauces are the cherry on top! This is an asian food lover's dream come true. 10/10 5 stars.

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