Khao Man Kai Yok: Lopburi's Famous Pandan Jade Chicken Rice
Khao Man Kai Yok near Lopburi bus terminal is known for its green, pandan-scented jade rice, perfectly fluffy and served with fresh, clean-tasting chicken.
Meeting Point Management Team
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Khao Man Kai Yok is at 474 Tha Hin, Mueang Lopburi, near the bus terminal. Its signature is jade rice, colored green and lightly scented with pandan, served with boiled or fried chicken, red pork or crispy pork. Rice boxes start at 35 THB, there is parking, and delivery is available.
Key takeaways
- Signature jade rice, colored green with pandan and gently fragrant
- Boiled or fried chicken rice, red pork, crispy pork and mixed plates
- Squeeze the rubber chicken on your table to call staff
- Rice boxes from 35 THB; you can call ahead to order
- Delivery via LINE MAN and Foodpanda; parking available
Chicken rice is probably a favorite for many of you, and we love it too. Today Meeting Point is taking you to Khao Man Kai Yok at Lopburi bus terminal, which everyone says is delicious. The rice is perfectly fluffy and, best of all, it is green: that is the jade rice the shop is named after.
Khao Man Kai Yok promises a filling, tasty meal without a long wait. The staff are lovely. When you are hungry, just squeeze the rubber chicken on your table to make it squeak and someone will come to take your order, no shouting needed. Tell the staff how you like it, what you want more of, or what you do not eat, and they will sort it out. Portions are generous, and the food is tasty without being too strong, with no gamey chicken smell. Everything is made fresh every day.
As we said, the star is the jade rice. It is infused with green pandan leaves, which turns white rice a lovely pale green and gives it a gentle pandan fragrance as you eat. If you like herbs or that classic Thai pandan aroma, you will love it.
The shop also makes rice boxes, starting at just 35 THB each, and you can call ahead to order. Besides boiled and fried chicken rice, there are other dishes like red pork rice, crispy pork rice and mixed plates, or you can combine them however you like. All tasty.
If you live nearby, you can order through delivery apps: LINE MAN and Foodpanda both work. Just search for the shop name in the app. It is an easy, convenient option that saves you a trip out.
Follow Meeting Point to see where we eat next. We are very full today, so we are heading home.
Khao Man Kai Yok, Lopburi bus terminal
Location: 474 Tha Hin, Mueang Lopburi, Lopburi 15000
Map: https://g.page/Khaomunkaiyok?share
Phone: 091 059 9323, 036 740 939
Parking: available
Facebook: Khao Man Kai Yok Bor Kor Sor Lopburi
FAQ
Where is Khao Man Kai Yok?
474 Tha Hin, Mueang Lopburi, Lopburi 15000, by the Lopburi bus terminal.
Why is the rice green?
The rice is infused with pandan leaves, which turns it a pale jade green and gives it a gentle pandan aroma.
How much does it cost?
Rice boxes start at 35 THB.
Can I order delivery?
Yes, via LINE MAN and Foodpanda, or call 091 059 9323 or 036 740 939.
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