Katak Thai Chicken Rice

New Thai fusion spot in downtown Berkeley and a few st

Last year I went and had good chicken. This year I took my partner and the chicken was not as freshly cooked/juicy. The chicken should be cooked per order (if it isn’t already), especially since it is the main dish.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

We've only done takeouts from this spot. They have some tables for dine in but it seems most people get takeouts or delivery from here.

The Khao Man Gai (Thai style) favor is good and their soup is one of the best chicken soup I've had. However, they reduced the amount of the chicken recently (compared to when they just opened), and the thickness of the meat is also much thinner(1/4 or 1/3 of an inch at almost at the thickest part). I don't like restaurants that do this and would prefer they increase the price. Otherwise you get the food and realize it's not as filling as it used to be.

Considering it's just rice, sauce and cucumber as the other ingredients, I think the price they charge warrants more chicken meat.

5 stars for the flavor but minus 1 star for the portion size.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

One of the worst meals I’ve had. The portion size was ridiculously small and completely unacceptable for the price. The fried chicken was extremely dry, overcooked, and tough, and the meat clearly did not taste fresh — it felt like old, reheated leftovers. Overall quality is far below any reasonable standard. This was a total waste of money, and I would absolutely not recommend this place. Avoid.

The khao man gai here is very yummy. Less than $20 with big food portions. I feel like I'm in Thailand again when I have each bite. Very good

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

food was great! i ordered the khao man gai tot (crispy chicken rice) and it was amazing! the chicken was really crispy, loved it. the rice was good, had good flavor and the veggies were alright. it was a pretty huge portion for me since there was lots of rice and lots of chicken. price also is good ($15). service was good, had no problems with it. overall, it was great! loved it. :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

food here is absolutely BOMB. ordered the hainese crispy chicken rice (kao man gai tot) and this was the crispiest chicken i’ve ever had, it was delicious and maybe even the best kao man gai i’ve ever eaten. other than its food, the place is clean and opens fun, lively music. didn’t encounter any issues here at all, so my experience here was awesome

as a thai, this where the real quality authentic thai stuff at and i would definitely recommendd

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wow delicious Kao Mun Gai!!! Great Chicken pieces and the sauce!!! The sauce is so good I had to come leave a review!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chicken broth is absolutely delicious! Wonderful crispy chicken, and they have small kid portions which are good for me.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Exactly like thailand. So good. Thank you

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good simple food, reasonable prices, pleasant staff, fast service.

This restaurant was close to my hotel. I was so excited to try their Khao Man Gai ( Thai Chicken Rice). And it didn’t disappoint me. I got the mixed chicken one and order liver on the side. Their sauce is great. The taste is very authentic and reminds me of home. The real Thai chicken rice is served with soup and they do!
Service part : they have a screen that you need to order yourself. Staff is nice.

Food: 5

One of the best chicken rice! The sauce for the boiled chicken is super rich and tasty — just like how it tastes back home in Thailand 🇹🇭💖

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Had the Hainan/Thai chicken. Not bad but I was a bit disappointed to be honest, given the high review. The chicken isn't as flavored or tender as I wish. The dish comes with lots of rice but not so much chicken. The broth is awesome tho.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Fast food, but better than most slow food

Food: 5

Service: 5