Thailand Guide

Khao Man Gai in Bangkok ข้าวมันไก่

Khao man gai is Hainan chicken rice with a fermented-bean dip. It is a Bangkok lunch, not a dinner plate.

Bangkok50 to 70 THBkhao man kai Thai food hub
Khao Man Gai in Bangkok

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Thaiข้าวมันไก่ · khao man kai
Price50 to 70 THB
RoomGo-Ang Pratunam
RestMonday closed

What it tastes like

  • Poached chicken, rice cooked in fat, ginger, and a sharp bean sauce. Ask for the sauce on the side if you want control.

How to order it

  • Thai name: khao man kai (ข้าวมันไก่).
  • Say: Khor khao man kai, nam jim yam, khrap/kha.
  • The dip is the point. A second plate of soup is optional.

Typical price

  • 2026 cash: 50 to 70 THB.

Where to try it

  • Go-Ang Pratunam Chicken Rice, 516-518 Phetchaburi Rd, Ratchathewi. 07:00 to 18:00; closed Monday. 50 to 70 THB. BTS Ratchathewi or a short walk from Pratunam.

Spice level and diet

  • Heat: The dip is sharp. The chicken is not spicy.
  • Diet: Chicken and chicken fat in the rice. Not a vegan plate.

Next plates

  • Back to the Bangkok food hub for the neighbourhood rows.
  • Use the Bangkok street food page if you want the walk, not a second dish.
  • Khao Gaeng is the nearby order if this plate is done.
  • Jok is the nearby order if this plate is done.
  • Khao Pad is the nearby order if this plate is done.

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Common questions

White or dark meat?
Ask for breast if you want lean. Thigh stays juicier.
Is the rice oily?
Yes. That is the dish. Order a clear soup if you want a lighter side.