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About this place
Set over fluffy rice infused with seasoned broth, the two-style khao man gai pairs tender steamed chicken with crisp fried gai tod, offering a satisfying contrast of textures on a single plate. Coating the moist steamed chicken in rich sauce and alternating bites with the crunchy fried chicken brings out the full depth of savory flavor characteristic of the dish. Located down a short flight of stairs in a semi-basement in Funamachi, Thai Restaurant La Mun serves approachable yet authentic flavors across classic rice dishes and noodles prepared with careful technique.
Half-and-Half Sets and a Varied Grain and Noodle Selection
When you want to sample multiple profiles, the half-and-half set lets you combine two selections from green curry, red curry, and chicken gapao. Whether enjoying the mellow richness of coconut milk sharpened by green chilies in the green curry or breaking a fried egg yolk over coarse minced meat in the savory gapao, each bite keeps the meal moving briskly along. The broader lineup of mains also caters to varied cravings, featuring curried noodle soup khao soi, refreshing and spicy tom yum fried rice, and fried rice tossed with tangy fermented pork sausage.
Evening Small Plates and an Unpretentious Dining Room
Come evening, the kitchen turns out drinks-friendly dishes such as fragrant whole soft-shell crab stir-fried with curry powder (pu pad pong karee) or black pepper, alongside herb-marinated grilled chicken (gai yang). Gathering around the table with affordable sides like minced shrimp toast and deep-fried cartilage alongside beer, wine, or cocktails makes for an easygoing evening. With counter and table seating inside a welcoming dining room, plus takeout options including bento boxes, the spot works smoothly for everything from routine lunches to a relaxed post-work drink.
