PJ Khao Man Gai

[Pork-free] Khao Man Gai ข้าวมันไก่ is the Thai version of Hainanese chicken rice.

This Bangkok street food dish had became more prevalent here – but we believe PJ Khao Man Gai in Ara Damansara to be the one of first to introduce the dish to PJ folks.

Khao Man Gai PJ

Khao Man Gai is located just a few doors down from its sister restaurant Jatujak Bangkok Street Food.

We’ve eaten at Jatujak numerous times, and recommend the Moo Peng and Basil Chicken dishes.

Given Malaysians’ obsession with chicken rice, it came as no surprise that it would open Khao Man Gai to represent the popular Thai dish.

Chicken rice and more

Nevertheless, Khao Man Gai offers more than just chicken rice.

Opened daily from 10am-3pm, you can get the Steamed or Fried Chicken Rice from RM10.90.

They also serve Chicken Porridge and Lava Creamy Egg Rice with Basil Chicken or seafood from RM11.90 onwards.

Steamed and Fried Chicken Rice

For the best of both worlds, we ordered the Steamed and Fried Chicken Rice (RM11.90).

The rice is adequately fragrant and we liked that the fried chicken remained tender and juicy with a good crisp skin.

The highlight had to be the steamed chicken which was sweet and tender. It is served three condiments – but the speciality has to be the chilli sauce mixed with tauchu (fermented yellow beans).

The Lava Creamy Egg Rice with Basil Chicken (RM11.90) hit the right spot with its creamy omelette served over white rice and topped with basil minced chicken.