“ Ate here today for lunch with my mom. Me and my mom had ordered the fried fish, pork, eggplant and chicken curry with a side of rice. All had tasted good and my mom seemed to like it too. The service was also great and fast of what to choose 'cause they were so many options. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again! ”

“ An absolute gem amongst so many other outstanding Thai restaurants on woodside avenue. Both the crispy rice salad and the deluxe traditional papaya salad were phenomenal. The crispy rice salad has that wonderful crunch of toasted rice mixed with specks of diced sausage and herbs. The papaya salad could have used some more vermicelli to balance out all the extraordinary spices from the different kings of pork, salted egg, and dressed shredded papaya but was still outstanding nonetheless. ”

“ First time checking out Khao Kang, a casual spot where you can try 3 entrees with rice for $16. I went with the green curry, fried fish with eggplant/green beans, and garlic black pepper pork (their top 3 popular choices according to staff). All three sides had "yellow" labels, which indicate a medium spice level. I liked all three and thought that the green curry had the most kick to it. The Thai iced tea is like a slushy. I ate it all! ”

“ I really love this place and it's super cute! This place has a good amount of seating and their lunch menu changes daily which is exciting. I got a to go order and it was affordable great price and a lot of food! Definitely coming back for me :). Cash only and the serving staff is very friendly and nice! ”

“ I came to this place at least 5 times for quick meal and easy food. Khao Kang in Thai is the type of restaurant that make a meal for people who in a rush hour, lunch break and after work and just want to take out and go home. The food is already made and warm up in food stand. You can pick one, two or three and put them over rice or order just a food then the rice on the side. I found that it saves lots of time and cheaper than go eat in the restaurant. If you go to Thailand, this kind of restaurant is all over the country but in New York, this type of place isn't a lot. The location of Khao kang is in the middle of Thai town in Queens, so if you want to try local quick meal Thai food. Khao Kang is one of the places you should try. ”

“ Had to take this one to go, but simply put. Flavors bursting in your mouth! Favorite out of the three proteins is the black pepper pork! Amazing! Cute venue. Seating is ideal for 2 people. Uber or take public transportation. Parking is tough. ”

“ Good food that you don't have to break the bank for with an assortment of choices. I believe I had the ground pork which was spicy but nothing I couldn't handle. They are cash only if I remember correctly. ”

“ Tried the garlic black pepper pork, basil pork, and Tom yum fish. Everything was delicious and it was enough food for 2 meals ”

“ No frills, cheap and quick Thai fast food. There's no shortage of Thai options in the area but Khao Kang is the quickest and easiest place to get a fast Thai lunch fix. The dishes are pre-made and served buffet style (by the employees) and you can choose from a variety of different flavors that pique your appetite. The Thai Green Curry Chicken is my staple - super fragrant green curry chicken marinated in coconut milk with rich Thai basil and ginger flavors. Honestly, I could get this by itself for an entire meal but that wouldn't be adventurous when they have so many other offerings. Their Pad Woon Sen (shrimp and eggs vermicelli) is also my favorite. It would be a sin to eat here without getting a drink - I recommend them all but usually stick to their Longan Juice to keep it on the lighter side. Prices have doubled since the first time I ate here (in 2017) and I feel that the quality has slightly gone down with food becoming greasier, hence why I've knocked down a star. However, the portions are pretty good, though I wouldn't say generous. Be sure to bring cash as they have a cash-only payment! ”

“ MY STAR RATING 0-5 Service: 3 Food: 5 Space/Ambiance: 3 Price/Value: 5 Just so we're clear on my rating. I rate as 3 stars being average and we go up and down from there based on the whole experience, not just the food. If I'm giving a 5 star review it's because the experience was exceptionally above average from start to end and everything in between. Before moving to Thailand my BF, who had been to Thailand several times prior, used to take me to Khao Kang and told me it was the closest food he had found to authentic Thai food in NYC. My only experience with authentic Thai in the US previously was in Cali at places my dad took me. He had also spent time in Thailand so knew what 'authentic Thai' should be and Khao Kang definitely held up to those standards but more importantly every time we ate there the food was rotating so always new choices and beyond delicious. Maybe it's not fair to Khao Kang but they are my gold star standard for authentic Thai food in NYC. I lived all over Thailand from the North (Chiang Rai) to the South (Satun) and West to East and every time I have eaten at Khao Kang I am transported back to Thailand. The only thing they are missing to make it complete is LEO beer. FYI the ChiangMai restaurant in Bushwick (on Flushing) carries LEO in case you are looking for it. The restaurant is dine-in or take-out and served cafeteria style as in you select what you want from the hot pans and they plate it and serve to you over the counter where you pay before you sit. Don't let the casual but hip atmosphere fool you as the food itself is the star. You can view the dishes through the glass buffet style setup and select 3 entrees with rice for $16. The servings are significant and the dishes rotate throughout the day so always fresh. My absolute favorite thing I have had here is their Tai Pla Curry | Southern Jungle Curry. The curry is cooked with a clear broth, red curry (red chillies, kra chai aka galangal, kaffir lime, lemongrass, shallots, coriander/cilantro, garlic, shrimp/fish paste, cumin), shredded mackerel fish, minced veggies, holy basil, and cashew nuts. It's definitely a very spicy curry but I love the heat with the insane umami that this dish delivers to every taste bud. A few other dishes I have had when eating here are: - Pad Kra Pao | Holy Basil Stir Fry with Pork: Thai stir fry of ground pork and holy basil which gives it the signature peppery taste and delightful aroma. - Moo Gratiem | Garlic Black Pepper Pork: Fried pork that is marinated in garlic, black pepper and coriander/cilantro roots. - Khao Neeo Mamuang | Thai Sweet Sticky Rice With Mango: Coconut milk infused sticky rice with ripe mango is a staple in Thailand and can be eaten as a meal or a dessert. - HOY/HOI JOR | Crispy Crab Rolls: Marinated crab meat, minced pork, minced shrimp with Thai soy sauce and sesame oil wrapped with tofu skin and fried. This is a traditional Chinese dish but can be found all over Thailand especially at the night markets as it's the perfect snack food late at night. In a nutshell whether you have been to Thailand or not and you are craving proper Thai dishes THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO! I have never experienced a bad meal here and always want to return! This is one of my top 5 favorite restaurants in NYC mostly for how fantastic the food is but also because it is such a good value for the dollar. ”