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Is Nong's Khao Man Gai Still Open? Update (Portland, OR)

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As of September 2026, Nong's Khao Man Gai is listed open on khaomangai.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: The business's own site, checked 2026-09-08 with a 2026 copyright, lists two active Portland locations (SE Ankeny and Downtown) with current hours, phone numbers, and a live online-ordering link.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

"Best Thing I Ever Ate" featured Nong's Khao Man Gai's Thai chicken and rice, served with the restaurant's signature sauce, in the "Worth the Wait" episode (S8E1). Nong's Khao Man Gai says on its own site that it has served the dish in Portland, Oregon since 2009, and now operates two Portland locations, in Southeast Portland and downtown. According to the business's own website, checked 2026-09-08 with a 2026 copyright, both locations listed current daily hours, a working online-ordering system, and delivery links through DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Caviar. The site also lists past press coverage from Eater (2016) and Serious Eats (2014).

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 8, Episode 1
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Worth the Wait
What was featured
Nong's khao man gai, Thai chicken and rice
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Nong's Khao Man Gai

Frequently asked questions

Is Nong's Khao Man Gai still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Nong's Khao Man Gai is listed open on khaomangai.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Nong's Khao Man Gai after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

"Best Thing I Ever Ate" featured Nong's Khao Man Gai's Thai chicken and rice, served with the restaurant's signature sauce, in the "Worth the Wait" episode (S8E1). As of September 2026, Nong's Khao Man Gai is listed open on khaomangai.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Nong's Khao Man Gai located?

417 Southwest 13th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Nong's Khao Man Gai?

Season 8, Episode 1 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Worth the Wait”.

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Visit info

Address
417 Southwest 13th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
khaomangai.com

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