I've passed by Chicken Over Rice numerous times and never thought much of this unassuming shop with a simple menu. But, I'd started to hear about it and didn't realize this storefront was once a OB Farmers Market staple! They've got one thing on the menu. You guessed it, Chicken Over Rice. You choose your base of rice, greens or pita. They have spicy or regular chickpeas and chicken. Then, you pick your toppings like pickled onions, pepperoncinis, lettuce and sauces. Simple but super flavorful! Everything is well seasoned and it's got that nice dankness to the bowl, while still remaining refreshing. The bowl runs around $17 so not cheap, but given how large the portion is, it's a good deal. Can easily make for about 1.5 meals! read more

I'm a big fan of assembly line style quick and easy meals such as chipotle and cava so I knew I had to check out Chicken Over Rice. The overall cuisine is closer to Mediterranean not so much Mexican flavors. They are a no frills shop as they only offer chicken in 3 different flavors. The food itself tastes great, very fresh and clean ingredients. Overall, a satisfying and healthy meal for me. Street parking is abundant and they have seating inside. I'll have to knock down the rating 1 star just because compared to CAVA and chipotle the options here are quite limited (chicken being the only protein) which is completely fine if you just want chicken. Also I think $17 is quite the hefty price for one bowl HOWEVER, they do really give bigger portions here so at least that makes me feel better about spending almost $20 on a bowl. This is located in Ocean beach, a neighborhood in San Diego that doesn't have too many options so this will be the best next thing to getting chipotle and cava. I think if I lived here I would come quite often but not worth it in my opinion to drive all the way here. read more

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The food was healthy and delicious!! Definitely coming back! Gabriela behind the front desk provided incredible service!! read more

Chicken Over Rice - Chicken Shop Near Me - San Diego, California

I got the standard chicken over rice bowl. It was good, but nothing super special. The portion of the $18 bowl was absolutely massive -- I was only about to finish about 1/3 of it. Would be nice to have a smaller & cheaper option as well. read more

Chicken Over Rice - Bowl - Chicken Shop Near Me - San Diego, California

Everything about this place was great. The gentleman working went above and beyond. Welcoming us as soon as we walked in the door. It's a smaller space but clean and has tables and chairs inside and out. The food was incredible! Everything was fresh and flavorful. For the price you get a TON of food. They really load up the bowl and it's very satisfying. I had plenty leftover for another meal. We will be returning! read more

Chicken Over Rice - Chicken over rice bowl! - Chicken Shop Near Me - San Diego, California

YUMMMMMMMM! I literally crave this bowl so much. The perfectly cooked chickpeas in this silky, rich and smooth tomato sauce/broth, the tasty char-grilled chicken, and all the delicious garlic, tzatziki and hot sauces and condiments come together like a symphony in your mouth. I just say yes to all the things. The staff are always so friendly and generous, and they have casual seating inside and out. I'm always satisfied without feeling hungry or stuffed. It definitely feels like homemade food made with love and soul! Wish they had one closer to me but I'll happily drive for it! read more

Chicken Over Rice - Chicken over rice bowl - Chicken Shop Near Me - San Diego, California

I love this place and eat here whenever I can. I always get the spicy garbanzos and spicy chicken. And then I have them put all the things on top. The lady at the counter is very nice and very helpful. They have nice chill music playing in the background and you can have a window seat to watch cars driving by. What more could you ask for?? read more

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I've always seen this place at the farmers market and heard really good things about it, and it totally lived up to the hype! Everything tasted so fresh and the service was quick, easy, and friendly! It was the perfect grab and go before heading to the beach and will definitely start making this one of my common stops now! read more

Chicken Over Rice - Rice bowl with spicy Chicken & everything on it - Chicken Shop Near Me - San Diego, California

The food was great - smelled good, tasted great - and service was on point. I chose the spicy option with the rice and salad base. Tried both the garlic and taziki sauce with just a small amount of the hot sauce too. And did a side of pita. It was the perfect healthyish option for a late night meal!...and the leftovers warmed up deliciously the next day for lunch. read more

This place is awesome! A lot like CAVA/Chipotle in terms of assembly style, but they do not skimp on portions and you can taste the quality. This bowl can easily fill up 2 people which makes the $17 price feel a bit less daunting. Perfect for a beach day lunch. read more

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Great food, excellent cleanliness, and a pleasant atmosphere. I'll definitely keep coming back

Tried this place after reading reviews that they do hefty servings and we weren't disappointed! First of all, the space is very clean and straightforward. They have both indoor and outdoor seatings. The concept is simple, you just choose which base you want among rice, pita, or salad. A bowl costs about $15 and the serving was indeed plenty! All the ingredients were really fresh and flavorful. The sauces are very delicious as well. This meal didn't leave us feeling heavy either. Amazing spot and worth checking out! We will be back. read more

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Really good! A little pricey but it's definitely more of a treat than a repeating visit read more

Chicken Over Rice - Chicken Shop Near Me - San Diego, California

Chicken over Rice is a pretty simple concept but executed very well. I really enjoyed the flavorful chicken and all of the toppings on the bowl. It makes for a tasty and pretty healthy dinner. I do wish I knew they also offer spicy chicken but it isn't on their menu nor offered when ordering. I guess it's a secret menu ingredient. I saw it after she had already started making my bowl. read more

Chicken Over Rice - Chicken Shop Near Me - San Diego, California

Chicken, not dry Fresh ingredients But overpriced and nothing much to offer. It is chipotle for OB read more

Got a chicken bowl and a vegetarian chickpea bowl (vegan friendly). We were at their booth at a local park. Both items gluten-free, with staff knowledgeable. Absolutely delicious. Great sauce, and the veggies were sourced perfectly. Chilling and listening to music while eating, watching the clouds go by. read more

Chicken is well marinated, tender and tasty! I love the combination with rice, salad, garbanzo beans, cucumbers, etc. Always delicious when I stop by which is a couple times per month since they open. read more

One thing me and my boyfriend always say is that chicken and rice is in universally good meal. Every culture has it and does it so magnificently different. Chicken Over Rice is a simple yet delicious choice. The set up gives me chipotle meets poke vibes. Where you pick the style (rice, salad, or pita) and whatever you do not want on the bowl. They have options between spicy chickpeas and spicy chicken or regular chickpeas and regular chicken. I chose to get spicy chickpeas and regular chicken (def recommend!) I was a little apprehensive about the chickpeas at first, but it was very good. The accoutrements are also bomb! There's a mint/cucumber moment you definitely should not skip out on. The service was great! Although the menu is pretty straightforward, the gentleman's did a great job of explaining the process and what our options were. There is street parking, but there's also a parking lot in the back, which is a great option. Most of the tables inside are high top, but there are several outside that are a little bit lower. Hope you enjoyed it as much as I did ! read more

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So overrated, don't know how the rating is so high. Food was mid at best, customer service was horrible and rude. Lettuce was wilted, onions were disgusting and tasted like old cheese, and chicken was substandard. Would never come back here! read more

I waited too long to check out Chicken over Rice because the name was off putting to a vegetarian :-) But the chick peas are incredibly tasty and the portions are healthy and the employees are very sweet and upbeat. I would give 5 stars, but it doesn't seem exactly right that the pricing is the same with or without chicken. (They do perhaps give an extra scoop of chick peas when you skip the chicken, but still...) read more

Superb meal! I really enjoyed this place very much. Prices are very reasonable and the portion is abundant, they give a lot for your money and it is worth every penny. I've had rice as the base and they pilled up with spicy marinated chicken, chick peas, pickled peppers and onions. Awesome flavors and tasty sauces! Very nice people and very bright & clean place as well. This place tick all the boxes: prices, product, quality, service, value and convenience. I highly recommend this delicious place! read more

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Food is excellent! First timer. I ordered pick up and it was ready, warm and quick. Will definitely go back!

Ordered food delivered about 1.5mi from restaurant- food arrived hot. Our first time trying the brick-n-mortar location and the food was even better than we expected. My Filipina wife said the rice was cooked spot-on, the veggie/garbanzo salad was fresh and excellent, the chicken version was tasty too. The spices they use (it is Mediterranean food) were balanced. The consistency and quality continue from when they were a vendor at the OB Farmers Market. Enjoy! read more

Food was so delicious and fresh! Staff were very friendly and fast. Not a lot of sitting options inside, but luckily I went it wasn't too packed. Would love to come again! read more

Chicken Over Rice - Chicken Over Half rice, half greens. All the toppings. - Chicken Shop Near Me - San Diego, California

No notes. I got the chicken rice bowl with everything on it, and it was perfect. Perfect amount of spice and the toppings were delicious. I'm used to hummus in bowls, so the chickpeas were a tasty twist. I'm not even sure I could make this for less than $15 at home these days, and I definitely couldn't make something so tasty. read more

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Fresh, simple, delicious. I love that there isn't a lot going on with the options. A build your own bowl Mediterranean spot?? Say less. I love seeing more of these spots pop up. The staff here are great and super welcoming. They have indoor and outdoor seating so you can enjoy your meal on the spot. And the portion sizes are big! I've been here twice and each time I, and the people I came with, loved it. read more

Chicken Over Rice - Chicken Shop Near Me - San Diego, California

New go to spot for a quick refreshing meal ! all flavors were amazing and didn't feel heavy/full once I finished eating the whole thing ! So yummy and the pita bread was delicious as well read more

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Just got this delivered and am blown away! Soooooo good. 100% my new favorite thing. Chicken over rice with extra chicken shown in pictures. The portion is amazing too! One thing to the owners can you add extra sauce buttons in Grubhub. I see you have it on your menu on your website. Thanks and keep up the great food!! read more

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They changed their bowl sizes to smaller plate/bowls therefore serving sizes have reduced substantially. The flavors remain the same but you get basically chipotle served sized servings. Also the music is so loud that the server is basically yelling at you when they're asking what you want. read more

Chicken Over Rice - Chicken bowl - Chicken Shop Near Me - San Diego, California

I was thrilled when I discovered this place offers a Mediterranean twist to chicken over rice. When I tell you each & every ingredient in their bowl had so much flavor! The chickpeas were delicious and flavorful and their chicken was seasoned just right. Plus who doesn't love pepperoncinis?! The spicy & garlic sauce were a great finish. Highly recommend this spot if you visit OB read more

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Good eats and nice portions. Come here if you want them nice eats. Good eats here. Very well rounded meal

Update. This spot has gone into my bi weekly lunch rotation. I've prob been a total of about 10 times now. It's 100% delicious and very consistent. Get the spicy chicken and chickpeas! read more

great service the best chicken salads , its a great place to take a seat & enjoy the location

Food was so good! If you're on the fence about the toppings, honestly just get them all! They're all so tasty together read more

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Really great food option around sunset cliffs. I'd say it's a better alternative to chipotle. Customer service has been great there every time I go. Highly recommend checking this place out! read more

Chicken Over Rice - Chicken Shop Near Me - San Diego, California

Food was absolutely delicious. But this is definitely my first and last time coming here. Again food was good, but $18 for a bowl, for a single person is honestly too pricey. read more

I picked up bowls for the wife and I and absolutely enjoyed every bite. Grilled chicken, rice, cucumber salad, pickles, pepperoncini, onions, chickpeas, and tzatziki and garlic sauce. All of the ingredients are optional, one can order over rice, over salad, or in a pita. There was a hint of mint in one of the ingredients too which gave it such a nice flavor. read more

Chicken Over Rice - Chicken over rice bowl with all the ingredients except chickpeas, the wife and I each got one and enjoyed! - Chicken Shop Near Me - San Diego, California

I absolutely love this place! The food is really delicious, consistent good quality and the portions are perfect. I can see they also use Olive Oil for grilling the chicken which I LOVE because it is actually a healthy oil to use. The staff are really lovely as well. My only issue is that the price is a little too high. If the price of the bowl was around $12-13 I would go eat there many more times a week but at $16 it is difficult to eat more than once or twice a week. I feel like this restaurant would get a lot more business as well if they lowered the price just a few dollars. read more

Chicken Over Rice - My new favorite restaurant in OB - Chicken Shop Near Me - San Diego, California

A Filipino restaurant used to occupy this suite on Sunset Cliffs Blvd in OB which is now the home of Chicken Over Rice. The set of businesses at this address has a shared dedicated parking lot behind the structure with over a dozen spaces available. The inside of the suite had only a few tables and a countertop with stools near the front window for seating. The menu was as simple as I had seen for a brick-and-mortar eatery. It was a Mediterranean-style bowl with a base of rice, pita, or salad for $15. The included toppings were chicken, chickpeas, lettuce, onion, parsley, cucumber salsa, and pepperoncini. You could order some of the ingredients as a la carte sides. Soda and water were the available drinks. My bowl had rice as the base while I asked for the three sauces (garlic, hot, tzatziki) in small cups instead of being mixed in. The order was quickly prepared and placed in a takeout paper bag. I ended up using just the garlic and tzatziki sauces to enhance the flavor of the bowl. The cucumber salsa had a unique taste while the rest was fairly standard. I don't know if you could order a veggie version for a lesser price, but then why come here when their focus is on chicken as the main ingredient? read more

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THE best place. Kind and awesome people. Incredible food. A serious must have if you're in town or in the area