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Stopped by Eim Khao Mun Kai at their new East Village location and really enjoyed it. We got the Set for 3 so we could try everything, crispy fried, grilled, and the signature steamed chicken. All three were good, but the steamed chicken with the ginger rice was my favorite. The rice was fragrant, the soup was light and comforting, and the sauces added a lot of flavor. The food came out pretty quickly and everything felt simple and comforting, just the kind of meal you want when you don’t feel l
I feel so lucky that such an exemplary, delicious, authentic, affordable, chicken rice restaurant has opened in the East Village. It really is one of the best in town and just like the best chicken rice stalls in Thailand and Singapore (unfortunately I’ve never been to Malaysia). Plus, in a neighborhood where 6 well-made soup dumplings can cost $12, $15 including tax for their Set A (steamed chicken, chicken-flavored rice, broth, 3 sauces) is an amazing deal for a high quality, “homemade” meal
I LOVE the chicken from their Elmhurst location so when I heard the opening in East Village, I have the try. I had a 1-person meal fried chicken for dine in and one grilled chicken for take out. Fried chicken was good, but grilled chicken portion is ridiculously small. Also, I paid tips on both, based on post-tax amount plus credit card fee. Bottom line: not the place I remember any more…
From the Apr 13, 2026 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Contaminated food was kept instead of being thrown out.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.