Khao Man Kai Jae Yi — Restaurant in Khlong Maha Nak Subdistrict

Having tried countless variations of chicken rice over the years, I can confidently say that Khao Man Kai Jae Yi serves some of the better options in Bangkok, maintaining authentic flavors and textures. The rice is well-cooked, and the chicken remains juicy and flavorful.

However, after dining at Khao Man Kai Jae Yi for several years, I’ve noticed a steady decline in both service quality and portion sizes. What once felt like a satisfying meal has gradually diminished, with portion sizes shrinking while prices continue to rise beyond reasonable inflation rates.

The staff, unfortunately, have also become increasingly inattentive and unfriendly. On multiple occasions, I had to go up and request more sauce or place additional orders myself after unsuccessfully trying to get their attention—even when they were visibly standing nearby.

These disappointing changes, likely introduced under new management, have made the overall dining experience far less enjoyable. If you still want to give it a try, be prepared for high prices and portions that may not be as filling as...

Old-school traditional Hainanese-Thai chicken rice. Top tier of chicken rice in Bangkok that worth a try. The only awkward feeling was that this shop had prechopped chicken and lay down all meat parts for the owner to leisurely serve up plate by plate. The soup was so flavorful, chicken meat was aromatic and moist even the breast meat was tender and sweet. Innards were cooked to perfection. The fragrant rice was ideally cooked with charcoal stove to yield a great mouthful texture. Finally, the sauce concoction of vinegar, soy and ginger made this a truly excellent compliment...

This is a honest review. I have been dining here over the last 10 years and over the years their service has declined significantly. The staff aren't welcoming and the owner is very arrogant 🙄. Yes the food tastes as good as it did when the original owner (Jae Yi) run the restaurant, but there is no consistency in amount of food service. My plates was full of chicken, while my dad was full on rice. There were time that the service was so terrible that we end us has to refill the dipping sauce ourselves, like seriously? Return is definitely not a must and not recommend...