Kookkook Khao Man Kai
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About
Kookkook Khao Man Kai — under-the-radar thai in Lincoln Park. Order the Khao Man Kai. You're eating the real thing here. "The rice was well-seasoned and incredibly fragrant: rich with chicken fat, ginger, and garlic" — Christina Huynh
Experience Breakdown
Chai A
223 reviews
“Friendly service, delicious food and colorful chicken wallpaper can all be found at Kookkook Khoa Man Kai”
Highlights
Must Try
What Diners Are Saying
Diners loved
Clean record
No recurring complaints found across reviews.
Specialties
- Khao Man Kai
Location
2532 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
What 58+ diners say about Kookkook Khao Man Kai
“Will definitely be back for the perfectly fried chicken n rice dish and warm coconut pudding and ...”
Will definitely be back for the perfectly fried chicken n rice dish and warm coconut pudding and mango sticky rice desserts. All fresh and delicious! Friends enjoyed the grilled chicken and rice and Tom Yum soup entrees on this rainy afternoon. Friendly, attentive service and reasonable prices. Great find. Give this new spot a try! Pics don’t do justice to the taste 😋
Amy Lyons
Dec 2025
“What a treat to find this place on a chilly night.”
What a treat to find this place on a chilly night. We noticed this was a new restaurant and decided to give it a try and we were so glad we did. When we came in, we were greeted warmly by Tom. Atmosphere was super inviting, clean, and friendly. You can bring your own bottle of wine or beer and they charge a Reasonable corking fee of two dollars. We had the pad Thai, the noodle soup, and a taro puff as an appetizer. For dessert, we had the warm coconut pudding. Prices were reasonable 😊The food was the highest quality and we will definitely go again!
Addie Prezant
Nov 2025
“I don’t write reviews normally but I’ve been here twice in the last 2 months.”
I don’t write reviews normally but I’ve been here twice in the last 2 months. The khao man kai is deliciously light and comforting. Hope this place stays in business for a while!
L T
Nov 2025
“Lovely quiet soothing clean & organic atmosphere.”
Lovely quiet soothing clean & organic atmosphere. Great service with flavorful dishes!
Carol Herd
Nov 2025
“I need to know why this place isn't packed every day and night, because the food is delicious!”
I need to know why this place isn't packed every day and night, because the food is delicious!! I could probably eat the fragrant rice all on its own, but the steam chicken is delicious. I also really love getting the chicken curry puffs, which are perfectly spiced and crispy. The taro puffs are really good too. I love everything this restaurant is doing, and I hope to see them busy because their food is so comforting, I always feel better after eating it.
Denisse Perez
Nov 2025
“This is the best Thai food in the city.”
This is the best Thai food in the city. I was blown away by literally everything. You HAVE TO get the tom yum soup & warm pandan coconut pudding dessert. UNREAL! Say hi to Tung and say Alexa Eatin Good sent you if you stop by :)
Alexa Cohen
Nov 2025
“I got take out from here and it was amazing.”
I got take out from here and it was amazing! The food was delicious, even though the menu is small, it doesn’t disappoint! The staff was friendly and can’t wait to come back.
Merari Diorio
Oct 2025
“Delicious and authentic!”
Delicious and authentic!! The flavors are super authentic and everything tastes so good. The prices are reasonable as well. It’s also very cute inside and relaxed. Great place to get a casual but delicious meal
Su Nandar
Oct 2025
“Chicken rice is straight from Thailand.”
Chicken rice is straight from Thailand! Very authentic, very friendly staff.
Katherine Esser
Oct 2025
“Sooo stoked this place opened in LP!”
Sooo stoked this place opened in LP!! One of the only Thai places that is actually so authentic - their menu is smaller, but it keeps everything really legit & each item is so good. We loved the zaab flavoring on the chicken & the tom yum noodle soup!
Jessica Ward
Oct 2025
“First time visit.”
First time visit! I ordered the Hiew Maak combo from here tonight for takeout. The food was so fresh and tasted incredible and the folks working there were incredibly kind and provided great service!! Will definitely be making it onto my regular takeout rotation :)
Kathryn Oliver
Oct 2025
“It’s authentic Thai dishes for Kaw Man Kai (chicken with rice).”
It’s authentic Thai dishes for Kaw Man Kai (chicken with rice). The sauce is very good like eat in Thailand. I ordered Kai Tod Had Yai to go and the flavour is very good as well. The staff is really nice and friendly. Would go back again for more food to try. Really recommend to try this new place with authentic this dish.
Pharuewisa P.
Sep 2025
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