Build-your-own Thai steam table feast. Authentic Bangkok street food flavors, pick your own entrees. A true Queens treasure.
This Queens gem offers a unique build-your-own Thai experience with a steam table setup featuring a rotating selection of authentic dishes. Customers can pick 2-3 entrees to go with their rice, creating a personalized and flavorful meal. Known for its vibrant flavors and generous portions, it's a go-to spot for those seeking genuine Thai cuisine.
Khao Kang is celebrated for its authentic Thai steam table offerings, allowing customers to select multiple entrees. Dishes are pre-prepared, meaning spice levels cannot be adjusted. Popular choices include curries and the Garlic Black Pepper Pork (Moo Tod), with some users suggesting it's best to try a variety of proteins and vegetables. Fried bananas are a highly recommended dessert that sells out quickly.
"Highly recommended dishes include the Garlic Black Pepper Pork (Moo Tod), various curries, and shrimp dishes. The fried bananas are a popular dessert that sells out quickly."
Customers generally praise the authentic flavors and the unique steam table concept, though some note that prices have increased significantly.
Important Note
The restaurant operates on a steam-table model, meaning spice levels cannot be adjusted as dishes are pre-prepared. Prices have increased significantly since pre-pandemic, with a meal for one now costing around $17. It is also a cash-only establishment.
"Khao Kang is praised, with the black pepper pork specifically called out as a must-order dish that the user always gets."
Positive"Khao Kang is recommended for its garlic black pepper pork."
Positive"Khao Kang is included in a list of various establishments offering grab-and-go or pre-made food options in NYC."
Positive"Distinguishes Khao Kang for steamtable/takeout and its sibling Khao Nom for sit-down service, calling all their offerings excellent."
Positive"Lists Khao Kang (Elmhurst) as a reliable pick in Queens for Thai food."
Positive"Recommends Zaab Zaab in Elmhurst for Thai spicy food and also mentions Khao Kang."
Positive"A brief comment stating that Khao Kang is the place to go."
Positive"A native of Bangkok recommends Khao Kang in Elmhurst as one of the most authentic Thai options in NYC."
Positive"This commenter, after returning from Bangkok, notes that their usual spots like Khao Kang in Queens haven't hit the same, leading to a break from Thai food."
Neutral"Recommends Khao Kang and Center Point (near SriPraPhai), finding Center Point more enjoyable."
Positive"Lists Khao Kang among several recommended Thai restaurants in Queens."
Positive"This user described Khao Kang as a steam-table buffet where you can get three entrees and rice for $15, noting the food is very good for its type and the block has high Thai food standards."
Positive"Khao Kang in Elmhurst's 'Thai Town' is noted for its authentic Bangkok-style steam-table curries."
Positive"Khao Kang is recommended for Thai food."
Positive"Khao Kang is praised for being authentic Thai street food, with its curries noted as being 'Thai spicy'."
Positive"This user lists Khao Kang among the top Thai restaurants that are better than most Manhattan options, highlighting its authenticity."
Positive"This restaurant is listed as a place to repeat."
Positive"Khao Kang was mentioned as a place to visit for prepared foods and hot bars."
Neutral"This is a recommendation for Khao Kang as a place to try in Elmhurst."
Neutral"Khao Kang in Elmhurst was recommended for Thai food."
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