Nong's Khao Man Gai

This place has it all. Got a large #2 chicken plate with a side of veggies. The broth and rice were excellent. The chicken was slightly dry but the amazing sauce makes up for it - it's a bit gingery and has a kick to it. Add a wing into the broth for $1 is a steal. They were out of fried chicken skin so couldn't try it. Also tried the soup noodles with bitter melon. If you like bitter melon you'll like this soup. Portion was reasonable for the price. Lastly, you must get the coconut ice cream. They sprinkle toasted coconut flakes and it just hits the spot after the chicken meal.Note that the chili condiments are super spicy!!! Also there's free tea, garlic, and ginger condiments. They keep it in a mini fridge and it's self-serve. You also bus your own table. Packed on a Friday night around 6pm. Would definitely come here again!

I finally made it to Nong's! I got THE dish of Khao Man Gai, but I substituted steamed vegetables for rice (their "paleo" version, an extra $2). Plus a side of peanut sauce for $2, coming out to $19 total before tip. I'm not sure I'd consider this to be as "affordable" as they used to be known for.In my understanding, this business offers a fairly plain/bland base to the meal, and the appeal of the place is in their soups, sauces, condiments. The soup in particular is a good fit for cold and rainy Portland days, or when you're hungover. The plain chicken/tofu and rice is a good fit for picky eaters, whether they be children or in-laws. I enjoyed the straightforward ingredients and relative "healthiness" of this dish, but I'm not sure any flavors stood out.I got takeout, but the experience was similar to dining in as I believe you order at the counter and bus your own dishes. It's rustic charming inside with pops of color. The entry is shared with neighboring businesses Kinboshi and Snappy's kind of like a mini food hall.

First time in Portland and this was on my list. Very delicious kao man gai and fairly priced! The broth is good and so is the peanut sauce for the gai.You can wait in line to order or even quicker self-kiosk is faster. We opted for kiosk and food came out quick. Kao man gai is Thai person approved here!

A wonderful spot to get warm, deeply flavored broth and a side of veggies, too, broccoli with the greens and stalks. The service was quick, the tables clean, and the white-meat chicken and rice was prepared perfectly. Slightly sticky rice and moist chicken. I'll be back!

We came here right after a flight and it was such a cold and rainy day in Portland (so the best time to get some soup!). We got the Khao Man Gai and Souper Soup, they were fairly quick.The soup in this weather = CHEF'S KISS! The cucumber on the Khoa Man Gai were also so delectable. We sat outside and our food warmed us right up.

Food: fast and fresh! I chose half black and half white as regular. The rice and chickens tasted very good and not to mention the soup the only thing is missing is the traditional green and red sauce that's usually seen in Asia but this is decent!Service: the staff will serve your plates to your table, and the one that helps us is very helpful and kind.Ambiance: super casual

The chicken was good! The pork was more up my alley. Both of the Thai iced teas were good but not the best I've ever tried. The food was yummy. It had a very home cooked, your mom just made it feel & taste. Very authentic. You order at the counter, take a number then find a table (if you're dining in). We got our food pretty quickly. You have to clean up after yourself once you're finished. Cute little place tucked away. I never realized Nong's was right by Snappy's and Kinboshi ramen. Not much dining space inside but they have tables outside still. Overall, it was a good experience. Glad I tried it. I would definitely come back to eat the pork again or try other dishes.

Nice little spot with plenty of seating both indoors and outdoor. It also had a sauce fridge that has different soy sauces, chili oils, garlic, and ginger. We ordered the larger version of the chicken and rice as well as the pork and rice. The chicken was very soft and the sauce provided a rich flavor to the dish. When wanting a more subtle flavor, you have the rice and then the broth on the side to sip on. The pork was drenched in sauce and so tender and full of umami which the rice and greens soaked up. It came with a hot sauce that I wasn't quite sure what to do with but tasted like Tabasco. Staff were super friendly and brought our dishes to us with the number we got. Other than that, it's all self serve/bus so you can grab your own water and then clean up your plates when you're done.

Generous portions, and it's great to have a combination of soup, rice, and chicken. The cooking style is reminiscent of Hainanese chicken, but the sauce they use is distinct and absolutely delicious. It has a predominantly sour flavor with a lot of depth. Be cautious with the chilis they provide in the mini fridge--they're quite spicy (both kinds), so make sure to taste before adding too much.

I have been wanting to go to this restaurant for years. We finally made the trip to Portland and had the opportunity to go. I had high expectations and they were all met. I chose the signature dish Khao Man Gai, and loved it. My family had different dishes due to allergies and picky tastes, and they were not as happy.Nong's is a very warm friendly place to go and eat or carry out. Most drinks are self service. There is no where like this I have ever gone in the US,