In the first episode, Thairath Phochana highlights a Khao Man Gai restaurant renowned for its fresh chicken cuts without any deception."Khao Man Gai Na Jone"has won a global award from Michelin. It received this honor two years consecutively, creating a sensation and pride for a uniquely authentic Thai street food stall.
Khao Man Gai Na Jone has been operating for six years under the management of Khun Som. Ariya Samthong and her husband, the owners of the restaurant. Khao Man Gai Na Jone is located at Khlong 7, Thanyaburi. It began as a small business, first operating from a food truck parked roadside, then transitioned to selling from their home. .
Boiled chicken: Thick, tender pieces without pounding or trickery, offering a springy bite. There are two chicken breeds to choose from: broiler and native chicken, each with distinct textures that are worth trying.
Fried chicken: Crispy outside, tender inside, with a pronounced chicken flavor.
Chicken liver: Fresh, clean, tender with a bounce, no off-flavors. Prepared as herbal chicken liver, with a strict quality standard ensuring only the best is sold.
Rice: Uses fragrant jasmine rice infused with noticeable ginger and fried garlic aromas, delivering a smooth, delicate texture on the palate.
Dipping sauces: Boldly flavored in authentic Thai style, with two options: fermented soybean sauce with sliced ginger and fresh chili, and yellow chili sauce that enhances the chicken's flavor to another level.
A kind senior guest who came to taste the food shared the recipe. "Singapore Khao Man Gai"Inspired by this, they adjusted the recipe to create a tender, juicy sous-vide style chicken rice that every chicken rice lover should try.
The Bib Gourmand award is symbolized by"Bibendum"licking his lips, given by Michelin to restaurants that"prepare food carefully at friendly and worthwhile prices."Khao Man Gai Na Jone was selected for the Michelin Guide (Bib Gourmand) in 2025 and 2026, attracting international tourists to follow and taste, fully meeting these criteria.
Despite winning Michelin recognition twice, the restaurant remains special with accessible prices that are easy on the wallet: plain boiled or fried chicken rice costs only 50 baht, special portions 60 baht, and the "two-flavor chicken rice" (boiled and fried) starts at 60 baht, special 70 baht, among other varied menu options. This value is unmatched. There are also many other dishes to choose from, making it an unbeatable deal.
Khao Man Gai Na Joneis located at Khlong 7, Thanyaburi, Pathum Thani, open from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
the success of Khao Man Gai Na Jone in the Michelin arena proves that"soft power"in Thai cuisine doesn't require luxury, just sincerity toward consumers and consistently excellent taste standards. The "Na Jone" look, once just a viral social media term, has now become a globally recognized trademark of deliciousness.Follow the program Thairath Phochana every other Saturday at 7:00 PM onThairath Variety channel.