Thai Chicken-Oil Rice (Khao Mun Gai) in Hatyai

By Ianpassion 

Go local today. 

Whenever I search for food to relieve my hunger, I always preferred to go to sidewalk food stalls, called "Ran Khao" in Thai, "Rice Shop" in English, or known as "Carenderia" in the Philippines. 

Foods sold on sidewalks are always half cheaper than in the malls. The difference is, no air-con so if the weather is really hot, and if the food is really delicious and spicy then you can not avoid bathing yourself with your own sweat. 

A rush-hour early in the morning in Hatyai City,  while looking for a place to eat, I finally sat at this restaurant nearby the Big C Extra offering my favorite breakfast "Chicken-Oil Rice" or called in Thai 'Khao Mun Gai". 

"Khao Mun Gai" is usually served with plain rice,  poached chicken or fried chicken, sweet and sour chili sauce, hot chicken soup, some slices of cucumbers, and a few leaves of parsley. 

While waiting for my order, I  found it so reflecting to see people dashing to work. I saw individuals bound to the demand of responsibilities─ family to feed and children need to send to school. I was confronted with three indispensable realities of human life ─ to live, to earn and to survive. 

As I was eating, some tricycle drivers and employees were having their meals right across my wooden shaking table. There was no talk until I smiled at them. Then like heated popcorn, curious about my Thai accent, we exchanged personal information and thoughts on things. 

Aside from that, I enjoyed my very delicious breakfast that morning, I also enjoyed knowing new incredible people. Above all, I was able to share laughter and positivism about life which I think the most important opportunity I gained. 

GPS


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