Go-Ang Kaomunkai: Tasty Treats in Downtown Pratunam

Bangkok is just as well-known for its authentic restaurant cuisine as it is for its street food.  Go-Ang Kaomunkai, based in Pratunam, is a combination of the two.  This chicken vendor is more than just a street food merchant – and the scores of people who visit to eat here every day will undoubtedly confirm that for you!

50 Years of Flavour

Go-Ang Kaomunkai is a Bangkok brand which has stood the test of time.  The popularity of its predominantly chicken and rice dishes has escalated thanks to sheer word of mouth!  The restaurant currently features in the Michelin Guide on the city, and for over 50 years, local visitors and tourists have been popping in for their unique dishes.

The stand is well-known for its Hainanese Chicken Rice.  Anyone looking for an authentic Khao Man Kai in Thailand will want to sample this one.

The serving sizes are generous, and the dishes here always get served with grace and passion – the kitchen team works incredibly hard!

Go-Ang Kaomunkai: More Than Plain Chicken and Rice

When you think chicken and rice, you assume a fairly plain dish.  That is, of course, all dependent on how it is cooked and prepared!  The preparation of meat and rice across Thailand may differ compared to other neighbouring nations.  At Go-Ang Kaomunkai, the chicken stock is one of the best, and as is standard with the dish, the rice is cooked in the broth itself.

Food lovers from across the world will be thrilled with the choice of sauces, with a sticky and sweet version coming with the friend chicken, and the classic spicy sauce accompanying the boiled chicken.  You can choose to enjoy your dish free from additional flavourings, of course.  However, you’ll be missing a treat if you don’t at least try a little.  This house flavouring is made from ginger, chillies and black vinegar.  Add in a little soy sauce to taste, and you have a delectable dip or coating for chicken and rice.

You can also sample a variety of other Thai dishes from a traditional menu.  Intrigued by fish maw soup?  How about chicken livers?  You’ll be surprised at just how tasty, and aromatic these dishes can be.  It’s safe to say that there are plenty of local favourites on offer here.

A Wonderful Location

One of the most appealing benefits of eating at Go-Ang Kaomunkai is the superb location.  It is right in the middle of the Pratunam District, which locals will know as a hub for shopping and other eateries.  You’ll also find that it is a fantastic tourist zone, with lots of sights, sounds and tastes for you to explore nearby.

The restaurant is proud to be one of Bangkok’s best-rated chicken restaurants, and its inclusion in Michelin’s Guide is an incredible achievement.  Over five decades, the team have worked hard to maintain a surprising yet simple menu of Thai delights.  Locals and tourists alike cite the restaurant as a favourite spot in the city.  Who knows – it may well become one of your favourites, too!

If you’re visiting Pratunam and its vast array of shops and stores, make sure to check in at our local hotel.  Centre Point Pratunam is based only 5 minutes walk away and is also easy to find from the hotel.  Therefore, once you’re checked in with us, ask the front desk for directions, or get on Google Maps.

Rethinking Chicken and Rice

There is an incredible amount of choice on offer in Pratunam alone – not just Bangkok!  Go-Ang is a marvellous Michelin-recognised eatery which offers up some of the tastiest poultry dishes this side of the capital.

Go-Ang Kaomunkai has stood for 50-years as a premier purveyor of Hainanese chicken and rice.  And long may that continue!  Whether you like plain dishes or prefer to sample sweet or savoury vinegars and sauces, you’ll find plenty to tickle your taste buds.  Book at Centre Point Hotel Pratunam and make a beeline for Go-Ang!