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Khao Man Gai Restaurant

Shop A&B/389 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 13 people

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Shop A&B/389 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 3 9600 0640
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 3:15 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 3:15 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 3:15 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 3:15 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 3:15 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 3:15 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Khao Man Gai Restaurant

CBD lunch breaks run on Khao Man Gai, where Thai-style chicken rice dishes out serious comfort at street-cart speed. The go-to play is the combo plate—pairing tender poached chicken and crispy fried pieces over fluffy jasmine rice cooked in rich stock. Tables clear fast, making tight mid-day turnarounds painless. A bowl of clear chicken broth cuts through the spicy-tangy house dipping sauce, while the kitchen rounds out plates with hot-and-sour tom yum noodles and flaky roti. Regulars wash it all down with a tall cha yen slushie crowned with ice cream.

  • Signature Khao Man Gai: Tender poached chicken, crispy fried slices, or a mix of both served over chicken-stock rice with a pungent chili-lime dipping sauce and clear soup.
  • Swift Turnaround: Quick QR-code ordering and fast ticket pacing turn tables in minutes for busy CBD workers.
  • Street Food Complements: Beyond chicken rice, menus feature flaky roti, hot seafood tom yum noodles, and house-made Thai milk tea slushies topped with ice cream.
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Why Diners Choose Khao Man Gai

Why diners rely on Khao Man Gai for authentic Thai comfort food in Melbourne CBD

  • Authentic Thai Poached and Fried Chicken Rice

    Diners can order tender poached chicken, crispy fried chicken, or a combo served over fragrant chicken-stock rice with bold dipping sauces and clear soup.

    The poached chicken was silky, tender, and paired perfectly with fluffy fragrant rice.

    Eat with Josephine

  • Distinctive Tangy Dipping Sauces and Rich Stock Rice

    The signature khao man gai features expertly balanced sauces with spicy, tangy, and savory notes alongside rich, non-greasy stock-cooked rice.

    The signature dipping sauce has a great balance of spicy, tangy, and savory flavors that really brings everything together.

    Thanapong Sanguandeekul

  • Swift Table Turns for Fast CBD Lunch and Dinner

    Diners on tight schedules benefit from fast-paced kitchen output and streamlined QR-code ordering for sub-5-minute wait times during CBD peak rushes.

    It was packed on Friday at 5:45 PM, but they turn tables over fast, so the wait was 5 minutes max!

    Saku Notomi

  • Reliable Midweek Pace During Peak Dining Hours

    Consistent, prompt service and high table turnover make it a dependable option when dining in the city without long waits.

    Fast, reliable service and a great turnover of tables — even when it’s busy, you never have to wait long.

    Luke Virgona

  • Shareable Special Sets and Noodle Combos

    Generous combination platters featuring massaman curry, crispy roti, and fried chicken offer an easy, informal feast to share with companions.

    the perfect dish to share and try a bit of everything!

    Stelly

  • No-Frills Setting for Relaxed Casual Catch-Ups

    An unpretentious, reasonably priced setting that serves as an accessible spot for casual catch-ups over comforting street food favorites.

    the perfect spot for a casual catch up with a guaranteed good meal at a great price point.

    Frankie James

Signature chicken rice sets and noodle staples

  • Fried and Poached Chicken Combo

    Had the combo with fried and poached chicken both cooked to perfection on fragrant rice with flavourful sauces and a heart-warming bowl of clear chicken soup was great to have on a cold day.

    Glahss

  • The Original Khao Man Gai

    I ordered “The Original,” and it was absolutely delicious. The chicken was incredibly tender and juicy, not dry at all.

    Natiya C.

  • Tom Yum Noodles

    The seafood tom yum noodles were hot, sour, and beautifully balanced, loaded with seafood (which we loved).

    Eat with Josephine

  • Special Set with Massaman Curry and Roti

    And if you're going for dinner, you have to try the special set - crispy fried chicken, fragrant rice, rich massaman curry, and roti. Dipping that fried chicken into the curry? Unreal.

    Eat with Josephine

Other favorites

Traditional Thai refreshments, starters, and sweets

  • Thai Milk Tea

    Finished off with their popular yummy thai milk tea.

    Glahss

  • Crispy Crab Rangoon

    We started with crispy crab rangoon which was a great start.

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  • Sesame Prawn Toast

    We also shared a sesame prawn toast.

    The Mog Champ

  • Mango Sticky Rice

    Finished strong with mango sticky rice because if it's on the menu, I'm ordering it. Sweet mango, slightly salty sticky rice - they nailed it.

    Eat with Josephine

Before you head over

Helpful timing, ordering, and menu guidance for your visit

  • Expect Fast Peak Turnaround

    Even during Friday peak periods around 5:45 PM and CBD dinner rushes, the dining room turns tables rapidly with typical waits under five minutes.

  • Order via QR Code or Counter

    Diners can place orders via a mobile QR-code system at the table, or walk directly up to the cashier if experiencing connection or ordering issues.

  • Order the Mixed Chicken Combo

    For first-timers wanting both textures, the combination set pairs tender poached chicken and crispy fried chicken over seasoned stock rice with broth and sauces.

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