Thailand Guide

Khao Man Gai in Ayutthaya ข้าวมันไก่

Khao man gai is Hainan chicken rice. It fits an Ayutthaya island lunch between paid wats at 50 to 70 THB.

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Khao Man Gai in Ayutthaya

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Thaiข้าวมันไก่ · khao man kai
Price50 to 70 THB
RoomIsland lunch shophouses
Clock08:00 to 15:00

What it tastes like

  • Poached chicken and stock rice. Ginger sauce on the side.

How to order it

  • Thai name: khao man kai (ข้าวมันไก่).
  • Say: Khor khao man kai, khrap/kha.
  • A ruin-day lunch. Boat noodles are the other cheap bowl.

Typical price

  • 2026 cash: 50 to 70 THB.

Where to try it

  • Island lunch shophouses near Chao Phrom, U Thong and Naresuan grid, Ho Rattanachai, Ayutthaya 13000. 08:00 to 15:00. 50 to 70 THB. Use this if you already had boat noodles yesterday. Keep the last train in mind.

Spice level and diet

  • Heat: Mild.
  • Diet: Chicken.

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Common questions

Noodles or chicken rice?
Boat noodles if you want the Ayutthaya cup. Chicken rice if you want a simple lunch.
Dinner?
Most rooms close mid-afternoon. Prawns are the sit-down dinner.