Restaurant
Khao Man Gai Restaurant
Shop A&B/389 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Shop A&B/389 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Book NowAbout 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.
What's On at Khao Man Gai Restaurant
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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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
Most popular items
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.
Eat with Josephine 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you place an order at the restaurant?
Orders can be placed conveniently via QR code at the table, but staff at the register will gladly take your order manually if needed or if you prefer to pay with cash.
Can you book a table, and how long are the waits?
The venue operates on a walk-in basis without reservations. Tables turn over quickly, so waits are typically short—around 5 minutes even during busy peak times.
What options are available beyond the classic chicken rice?
While famous for its signature poached and fried chicken rice sets, the menu also features dry noodles, spicy tom yum noodle soup, massaman curry sets with roti, prawn toast, and Thai milk tea desserts.
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