Hen Chicken Rice

This spot hit the Somerville food scene this past fall, wowing Union Square with one thing and one thing only: the cherished Thai street food khao man gai. Its kitchen cranks out subtle variations of this often underestimated, flavor-packed specialty— regional interpretations of which are also enjoyed in parts of Singapore, Malaysia and China. Guests can choose between the traditional boiled or crispy chicken, as well as taking their pick of ginger, brown or sticky rice. Snag a cup of daikon soup while you’re at it because it’s the real deal here.