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Casual Bite
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Eim Khao Mun Kai

Open

Elmhurst

πŸ—"perfect start to the day, light and simple β€” yet more flavorful than you might imagine" (Gothamist)
🫚"the ginger scallion sauce pulls the dish together"
πŸ’΅Cash only, hit the ATM first

Eim Khao Mun Kai does one thing and does it beautifully: Thai-style Hainanese chicken rice that's shockingly flavorful for such a simple dish. The Elmhurst original now has a Manhattan outpost, but the magic stays the same: tender halal chicken, fragrant rice, and sauces you'll want to bottle.

Single-dish specialist
Tender poached chicken
Fragrant ginger rice
Cash-only institution
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