From the deep south of Hat Yai, Thailand, to Eugene’s Van Buren Street, the tree-shaded food cart immediately began growing in the community after opening in 2019. The Kai Asian Street Food cart delights new audiences with its powerful flavor.

Owners Keith Kitchakan and Nathan Pongtuch focus on curating flavors with dishes traditional to their hometown. The goal for customers is to “experience the flavor of Thailand without having to travel across the world,” Pongtuch says, with flavors stemming from the vibrant streets of Hat Yai. Each dish is filled with a tasting experience intended to lead you to where the flavors originated.

The popular dish, Hat Yai fried chicken, is a signature dish named after the city itself. “We try to make it our own — our menu is not like everyone else’s. We

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