Ko Kai Khao Mun Kai (Southern Thailand Style)

Chicken Shop, Thai

About Ko Kai Khao Mun Kai (Southern Thailand Style)

Ko Kai Khao Mun Kai is a Southern Thailand style food truck in San Diego, a must-try and a blessing for the area. The recipe has been passed down generations from a Thai family. Their Hainanese chicken rice, or Khao Mun Kai, is awesome and hits the spot with a deep chicken flavor, served with cucumbers, a ginger sauce, and extra broth. The Khao Mun Kai Tod is also amazing. Other superb items include incredibly delicious crispy pork and crisp pork belly with umami flavor, paired with butter noodles for a great combination. The Thai iced coconut green tea is refreshing and not too sweet.

Service is amazing, fast, and genuinely warm. The owners are super nice. They are typically only open on weekends, operating from a truck with tables and chairs in a grassy area, making eating outside a treat. As a local small food vendor, they deserve all the love. You won’t be disappointed or regret trying this unique food.