Marisa Than
Khao Man Gai is my favorite comfort Thai dish so I was really excited to try this local spot out.
For starters, if you’re searching up the address to Kindi Chicken and Rice the gps will take you to “Ramen & Rice Bowl” but don’t fret because you’re in the right place! It’s a little confusing and I’m not 100% sure why it’s like that but maybe if it’s because the Kindi Chicken and Rice aspect is literally only a fraction of the restaurant/menu. They serve Japanese and Thai cuisine (wish that was more apparent).
Anyways, we ordered the Signature Khao Man Gai and Combo B – Signature Khao Man Gai (Poached) and Grilled Khao Man Gai (Yang). The Signature KMG was great, it had a mix of dark and white meat (not a fan of white meat but I also didn’t ask if I could only have dark meat so I’ll definitely ask next time). The Grilled KMG was a little sweet which was odd so not my favorite. In a pinch when I’m craving KMG this place will definitely hit the spot. Worth the try!
… moreMichael Cheung
first the location as others have mentioned. My GPS stopped me at a turn that was gated which was wrong, have to go down one more turn. Kindi Thai is located inside Frontier Kitchen, which is in the building behind the one that says Marble Systems that you will see from the street. Pretty cool to have several food places at one location, would like to check out the others some day as well.
You ring a door bell for the restaurant you want and they will come to the door to take your order.
I got the fried chicken and it was delicious! it was to go so the first thing was the aroma. It smelled so good on the drive home I couldn’t wait to eat it. Chicken was nice and crispy. Rice was flavorful but wasn’t too different from regular white rice in my opinion. Bowl is bigger than it looks in pictures.
The sauce it comes with is key, it’s delicious!
… moreShrawani Pampatwar
Recently discovered this Thai place and I am in love. I tried their kindi combo and sriracha wings both were amazing. The poached Chicken and fried chicken with ginger garlic sauce and sweet chili makes the whole dish so yum. Thai iced tea was good tea. Overall a decent place, worth it.
… morePatrick & Kelly H
They only serve Khao Man Gai as the main course, and it’s amazing. Not many Thai places will service this dish due to the level of effort, but this place does it right. Get the signature if you want traditional (poached chicken), Fried KMG for something new (fried chicken), or the Kindi Combo for both.
… moreรัชดาภรณ์ โคกเเพ
Best lunch spot in Herndon. Very flavorful, filling portions, speedy service. One of the few places I can find Thai Khao Soi and if you know then you know. Will recommend every time.
… moreZach Heng
Imagine walking through the streets of Southeast Asia lined with food stalls, echoes of locals chatting, and surrounded with intoxicating aromas. Some of those aromas would likely come from a humble plate of chicken rice (commonly known as Hainanese Chicken Rice) with accents of ginger, chilis, and other fragrant herbs. If you’ve ever been to Singapore or Malaysia, you likely know exactly what I’m talking about. A dish that was, at one point, not available anywhere in the Greater DC area has finally made it’s way here. Kindi is run by an extremely passionate and friendly duo, Nelly and Jacky, and brought the Thai version of chicken rice “Khao Man Gai” to Chantilly, VA. My family lineage can be traced by to the Hainan province so I couldn’t be more excited.
I had the opportunity to try the Kindi Combo, Crispy Chicken Wontons, and Sriracha Wings. The Kindi Combo combines their two chicken preparations into a heavenly bowl of their signature Khao Man Gai (poached chicken) and the fried marinated chicken served atop simmered rice with Thai herbs garnished with fresh cucumber and cilantro. Drizzled with the homemade ginger and garlic sauce, it was nostalgic and comforting thoroughly enjoying every single bite. The wontons were a bit light on the chicken filling, but addictively crispy. The wings were flavor bombs with tasty heat.
Overall, the food is one of a kind. They might specialize in chicken rice, but definitely don’t sleep on the other delectable offerings. So take a culinary trip to Southeast Asia with one of the most beloved street foods. You won’t regret it. It’s a truly authentic experience… one that I intend on visiting over and over again.
… moreSaiparn Cool
If you haven’t tried this place, you are missing out. Authentic taste of Thai style. Chicken rice and the soup is a BOMB!!! Chilli sauce is slightly different from the ones you find in Malaysia or Singapore. Thai people have this menu for breakfast or lunch. Good for morning meal. Easy, quick and it is real Thai street food. Best Khao Man Gai in DMV. Highly Recommended!!
… moreShobita A
If you love a simple Hainanese chicken rice with a warm bowl of soup do try this place ! We got 2 combos the combo A with poached chicken and fried chicken with rice & combo C which was grilled chicken and fried chicken with rice and a big bowl of chicken clear soup , both were good but I enjoyed the combo C better . They serve it with 2 sauces both delicious, if you like extra spicy then surely ask for chilli oil its spicyy be careful! Overall a great experience the food ambiance !
… moreJonni Scott
I had the Signature Khao Man Gai and Thai Tea— wow! The rice and chicken with the sauce had so much flavor! Garlicky, gingery goodness.10/10 recommend Kindi Thai Chicken Rice! My mom said the sauce is so good that she wants to eat it on everything!
… moreAfton Gauntlett
Delicious! Located inside of Umai ramen and rice bowl. Fresh ingredients, nice portion size and great flavors. I ordered combo B (poached and grilled), soup and pork buns. I loved the soup, and it’s only $2.50! The pork buns were great and the combo bowl was delicious, I tried both sauces and can’t decide which one I liked more, both tasty. the restaurant itself (Umai) is cute, too. It’s small, but I like the vibe. Both restaurants have great food.
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