Thai cuisine is usually something for warmer weather for the Missus and I. But, for some reason, I was craving the Khao Karr Moo from Koon Thai. The last time I did takeout, waaay back in June of last year, they were out of Khao Karr Moo. This time I was thinking of getting some "Pad Cha Pork Wing", but now that's no longer on the menu.
Anyway, I did an online order and got the Khao Karr Moo now priced at $15. I arrived at the time specified and my order was ready......and I also counted seven other takeout orders lines up behind the counter. Good for them; it seems that they are doing pretty well.
Things were wrapped up nicely.
And the portion size was pretty large.
This had much more "gravy" then what I'd had before and was a lot sweeter and more greasy then I recalled. The pork was tender though and it did have that bit of "comfort" in the dish. The boiled eggs were fine if a tad overcooked and I do wish there was bit more preserved mustard greens as it helped to cut the greasiness a bit.
There was a ton of rice provided; which was done decently.
I also saw a Pork Belly Larb ($14.50) on the menu; so I ordered that as well - medium spice.
They weren't shy with their use of the roasted rice powder and I appreciated the nuttiness it added. The pork had been deep fried and was tending more toward the hard, then the crisp end of the spectrum. Still, it wasn't bad. The overall flavor was on the mild side, I would have appreciated a bit more spice, I guess I need to order things "hot" here. Could have used a bit more lime as well. No, it won't make me forget the pork belly larb from Soi 30th, but this wasn't too bad.
I was hoping the Khao Karr Moo would take me back to a meal we had in a food court in Nong Khai. The flavors of the KKM on previous visits did just that, taking me back to two meals we had in that food court....of a hospital, that we enjoyed! But this time it kind of fell short. You can't win 'em all.....
Koon Thai Kitchen
3860 Convoy St
San Diego, CA 92111
hopefully the next time they won’t disappoint
Posted by: kat | Sunday, 07 November 2021 at 06:57 PM
I hope so too Kat!
Posted by: Kirk | Monday, 08 November 2021 at 10:34 AM
Glad to hear business it steady for them. I would go more often except SEL is only a few blocks away from me.
Posted by: Junichi | Tuesday, 09 November 2021 at 01:43 PM
Yes, it was good to know they are doing decent business Junichi!
Posted by: Kirk | Tuesday, 09 November 2021 at 02:10 PM