My Happy Meal at Nong's Khao Man Gai š
Drove three hours from Seattle just for this! Every time I visit Portland, my first stop is always Nong's Khao Man Gai. The familiar sign, simple menu, but it holds flavors you just canāt forgetļ½š Their signature Khao Man Gai (chicken and rice) is always my go-to! Tender, juicy chicken, rice steamed fragrantly with chicken oil, paired with that special dipping sauceāslightly spicy with a hint of ginger and garlic. One bite and Iām in heaven! š Everyone I bring here becomes an instant fan. This time, I also tried the chicken liver and gizzardāsurprisingly delicious, no weird taste at allļ½š The owner is as warm as ever, smiling and asking, āAre you from Seattle?ā She remembers her regulars! ā¤ļø Sitting by the window with sunlight streaming in, enjoying a warm bowl of comfortāit makes the long drive totally worth it.⨠Thereās often a line, but it moves quickly, so you wonāt wait long. š I recommend adding a bowl of their light, savory soupāitās the perfect match with the chicken rice! Next time Iām in Portland, Iāll try more side dishes. Heard you canāt go wrong with anything hereļ½š I even packed two orders to take homeāgotta keep the goodness going! ššØ I truly envy Portland locals who get to enjoy such comforting food anytime! #PortlandEats #KhaoManGai #NongsKhaoManGai #FoodDiary #FoodieLife #SimpleButDelicious #WorthTheDrive