Great food, unique, and fastParking: A bunch of street parking optionsKid-friendliness: My kids don’t eat much, but they eat Nong’s
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Super Soup, Chicken and Rice, Khao Man Gai Piset Large Size
SMURD
They really should take more pride in their food and develop a better work ethic my pork and rice had a half of pound of gristle that was slimy greasy and nasty. The chicken was decent but the last time I had it was like the pork and full of gristle. Wayyyyyyy over rated. Last time I will eat here.
Food: 1
Recommended dishes: Chicken and Rice, Khao Kha Muu Pork
Sharon Wynde
I love this place! The sauce is so yummy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken and Rice
Alexandria Nguyen-Johnson
Love this spot! Their food is simple and so comforting. They use quality ingredients. The staff is welcoming and kind. Always have a yummy meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken and Rice, Khao Man Gai Piset Large Size, Khao Kha Muu Pork
Laine
Can’t go wrong with Nong’s! Been here multiple times and it never disappoints.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken and Rice, Chicken Rice & Peanut Sauce, Khao Kha Muu Pork, Soup
katherine case
Perfectly cooked chicken and rice with broth and seasoning sauce topped with fresh cucumber & cilantro. Just perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken and Rice
Mona Tong
Overall Thoughts: I had high hopes for this popular spot, but was ultimately disappointed. It specializes in its namesake, khao man gai, which I ordered and is basically the Thai version of Chinese Hainanese chicken rice. However, the chicken was disappointingly dry. The soup was light and aromatic, but I wish the flavor/saltiness was stronger. I also got a side of peanut sauce, which was a good move that gave additional flavor to the chicken/rice. I liked both sauces a lot— the peanut sauce was creamy and robust in flavor, and the ginger sauce that came with the dish was lighter and tangy. If only the chicken were more tender, this dish would’ve been very solid.The prices were reasonable ($15), and I was quite full afterwards even with the normal portion size. It was quite crowded at 12:30pm on a weekday, but I was able to find one of the few empty stool seats facing the window. There was no line when I came and the food came out fast, but by the time I finished around 1pm, the line grew longer and there were people waiting for seats. Overall, they could’ve had an off-dish/day, but I personally don’t think the food here is worth the hype.—Price (relative to peers): 4.3/5Food: 3.2/5Ambience: 4.6/5Service: 4.5/5Overall Value: 3.5/5
Ezra Altamirano
I am shocked at how good the food was and that I hadn’t heard of Nong’s sooner.My partner and I ordered the Super Soup and the Khao Man Gai through Doordash. The chicken and rice are cooked perfectly. The Nong’s Sauce is incredible, so flavorful, I tasted citrus, ginger, umami, and spices.We will definitely be coming back and would love to eat there in person.
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Super Soup, Chicken and Rice, Soup, Sauce
Tod
Perfectly fine dish, but I don’t see what the big deal is. The sauce is delicious, but the chicken and rice—while very well-cooked—are both a little bland. It was tasty and filling, but I don’t understand why everyone is raving about this place.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Tashi Nima
This place is fantastic. It would be five stars if they didn’t forget to add the ramekin of chili paste in the togo orders every single time. The soup doesn’t taste the same without the chili, and there is no options online to include it.
This was one of my favorite meals I’ve had in Portland. Amazing flavors and so nourishing, especially on a cold rainy day. Staff was super friendly and our meal was really affordable. Can’t wait to go
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken and Rice, Soup
Bingqing Ge (Bingqing Ge)
Nice place but i am surprised why this place is so popular. The Chicken & Rice is really just boiled Chicken breast with rice - anyone can cook at home. Chicken & Peanut is just adding peanut butter and peanut on top. Probably should try the pork one next time. Don't order the chicken.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Chicken and Rice
Qianru Tan
This place is where I acquire my happiness. My friend introduced this restaurant to me, and I went straight back the next day. The food is not extravagant, it does not have too much fancy seasoning, but it is beautifully simplistic. I ordered the "Chicken and Rice" which is similar to the Hainanese Chicken Rice, since this dish is popular in Southeast Asia. It serves a chicken soup as a side dish, it has the natural sweetness from the vegetables and meat. Chicken oil is mixed with the rice and topped with tender fresh chicken pieces. Though the flavor is light, it's subtly sophisticated and the type of dish you'd feel comfortable and healthy after eating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken and Rice
Dennis Cruise
The food is always good, especially when they have chicken skins! get some NOW.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Skins
Duncan W. Gibbons
Excellent food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Extra Sauce, Khao Man Gai Piset Large Size
Great food, unique, and fastParking: A bunch of street parking optionsKid-friendliness: My kids don’t eat much, but they eat Nong’s
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Super Soup, Chicken and Rice, Khao Man Gai Piset Large Size
They really should take more pride in their food and develop a better work ethic my pork and rice had a half of pound of gristle that was slimy greasy and nasty. The chicken was decent but the last time I had it was like the pork and full of gristle. Wayyyyyyy over rated. Last time I will eat here.
Food: 1
Recommended dishes: Chicken and Rice, Khao Kha Muu Pork
I love this place! The sauce is so yummy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken and Rice
Love this spot! Their food is simple and so comforting. They use quality ingredients. The staff is welcoming and kind. Always have a yummy meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken and Rice, Khao Man Gai Piset Large Size, Khao Kha Muu Pork
Can’t go wrong with Nong’s! Been here multiple times and it never disappoints.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken and Rice, Chicken Rice & Peanut Sauce, Khao Kha Muu Pork, Soup
Perfectly cooked chicken and rice with broth and seasoning sauce topped with fresh cucumber & cilantro. Just perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken and Rice
Overall Thoughts: I had high hopes for this popular spot, but was ultimately disappointed. It specializes in its namesake, khao man gai, which I ordered and is basically the Thai version of Chinese Hainanese chicken rice. However, the chicken was disappointingly dry. The soup was light and aromatic, but I wish the flavor/saltiness was stronger. I also got a side of peanut sauce, which was a good move that gave additional flavor to the chicken/rice. I liked both sauces a lot— the peanut sauce was creamy and robust in flavor, and the ginger sauce that came with the dish was lighter and tangy. If only the chicken were more tender, this dish would’ve been very solid.The prices were reasonable ($15), and I was quite full afterwards even with the normal portion size. It was quite crowded at 12:30pm on a weekday, but I was able to find one of the few empty stool seats facing the window. There was no line when I came and the food came out fast, but by the time I finished around 1pm, the line grew longer and there were people waiting for seats. Overall, they could’ve had an off-dish/day, but I personally don’t think the food here is worth the hype.—Price (relative to peers): 4.3/5Food: 3.2/5Ambience: 4.6/5Service: 4.5/5Overall Value: 3.5/5
I am shocked at how good the food was and that I hadn’t heard of Nong’s sooner.My partner and I ordered the Super Soup and the Khao Man Gai through Doordash. The chicken and rice are cooked perfectly. The Nong’s Sauce is incredible, so flavorful, I tasted citrus, ginger, umami, and spices.We will definitely be coming back and would love to eat there in person.
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Super Soup, Chicken and Rice, Soup, Sauce
Perfectly fine dish, but I don’t see what the big deal is. The sauce is delicious, but the chicken and rice—while very well-cooked—are both a little bland. It was tasty and filling, but I don’t understand why everyone is raving about this place.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
This place is fantastic. It would be five stars if they didn’t forget to add the ramekin of chili paste in the togo orders every single time. The soup doesn’t taste the same without the chili, and there is no options online to include it.
Restaurantji Recommends
This was one of my favorite meals I’ve had in Portland. Amazing flavors and so nourishing, especially on a cold rainy day. Staff was super friendly and our meal was really affordable. Can’t wait to go
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken and Rice, Soup
Nice place but i am surprised why this place is so popular. The Chicken & Rice is really just boiled Chicken breast with rice - anyone can cook at home. Chicken & Peanut is just adding peanut butter and peanut on top. Probably should try the pork one next time. Don't order the chicken.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Chicken and Rice
This place is where I acquire my happiness. My friend introduced this restaurant to me, and I went straight back the next day. The food is not extravagant, it does not have too much fancy seasoning, but it is beautifully simplistic. I ordered the "Chicken and Rice" which is similar to the Hainanese Chicken Rice, since this dish is popular in Southeast Asia. It serves a chicken soup as a side dish, it has the natural sweetness from the vegetables and meat. Chicken oil is mixed with the rice and topped with tender fresh chicken pieces. Though the flavor is light, it's subtly sophisticated and the type of dish you'd feel comfortable and healthy after eating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken and Rice
The food is always good, especially when they have chicken skins! get some NOW.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Skins
Excellent food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Extra Sauce, Khao Man Gai Piset Large Size