Khao Gaeng in Koh Chang ข้าวแกง
Khao gaeng is curry over rice from pots that are already cooked. Nong Anat, at the north end of Klong Prao village, is the island room locals use for this plate.
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Thaiข้าวแกง · khao kaeng
Price40 to 70 THB
RoomNong Anat, Klong Prao
What it tastes like
- Southern-leaning curries, a fried egg or a vegetable, and rice. You point at two or three pots.
How to order it
- Thai name: khao kaeng (ข้าวแกง).
- Say: Khor khao kaeng, song yang, khrap/kha.
- Point at the pots. Say pet nit noi if you want less chili.
Typical price
- 2026 cash: 40 to 70 THB.
Where to try it
- Nong Anat, North end of Klong Prao village, roadside, Koh Chang, Trat. 40 to 70 THB for a curry-rice plate. This is the fast lunch. Bang Bao tanks are the expensive pier meal.
Spice level and diet
- Heat: Can be hot. Say it before they ladle.
- Diet: Mixed meat and vegetable pots. Ask which pots have fish sauce.
Next plates
- Back to the Koh Chang food hub for the neighbourhood rows.
- Use the Koh Chang page if you want the walk, not a second dish.
- Kin Dee Thai Plates is the nearby order if this plate is done.
- Bang Bao Seafood is the nearby order if this plate is done.
- Roadside Fruit Shakes is the nearby order if this plate is done.
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- Is this a menu restaurant?
- No. You point at cooked pots. Two or three curries over rice is the order.
- Where is the cheap plate?
- Roadside curry and noodles are often 40 to 70 THB. Seafood rooms cost more.