Amazing Chicken restaurant! So glad it opened up in Elk Grove, it has hands down THE BEST chicken soup I have ever had, and I've had some bombtastic chicken soup in LA and Thailand. Got the: 1. Classic Gai (has breast & Thigh meat): 9.5/10 - comes with scrumptious fragrant rice and mouthwatering soup. The soup is so well balanced and not too heavy- beat chicken soup I've ever had in my life! Chicken is not flavored but they give a dipping sauce that is only mildly spicy, so won't be a problem for those that can't tolerate spicy food 2. Chicken Rice & Soup: 9.5/10 - basically the same as the classic gai but with the rice and chicken mixed in the big bowl of soup. Got it for my grandma as it is perfect for the elderly who need soft foods Definitely coming back again and again, what a neighborhood gem! read more

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Came in for the forst time withy girlfriend, who'd actually here several times prior. Which actually made it a lot easier to oder based on her personal suggestions. We both ended up ordering the following: Drinks: Strawberry Soda pop with boba Meals: The Take Two. Half crispy, (dark meat) half light (chicken breast) (2x) The food and drinks were good. I'd probably opt to order the Take Two meal all in half crispy as that my preferred type of chicken; my girlfriend prefers the Half light option more. As it's more meat amd less fat, I just find it less flavorful in general. The young man at the counter was really helpful and friendly, and made ordering really easy. read more

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Stopped by for a quick take out on Friday evening! I've been wanting to try this spot for awhile. There's a small parking lot for the restaurant which is always nice. Service was good. The cashier/service was prompt and friendly with my order. :) Food ordered: Classic & Take2 The classic was fresh and yummy and their chicken breast and thigh with skin wasn't too dry. The rice could have been more fragrant but still very tasty and flavorful. For the Take2 with the mix of half chicken and half crispy.. the crispy chicken was very crispy and perfectly cooked. Really enjoyed this combo! The Take2 comes with their signature sauce and a sweet and sour sauce. I think I prefer the general garlic dipping sauce that they have. It was flavorful and pairs will well with the dish. The sweet and sour sauce was nothing spectacular.. just your normal sweet and spicy sauce! Id rather get more of the other brown garlicy sauce :) both dishes came with a yummy soup ... It was simple yet flavorful. It kinda reminded me of chicken pho broth. Paired well with our chicken and rice dinner! Overall, this place is perfect to satisfy that haineases chicken and rice craving (: read more

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Did a takeout order and was Very impressed. All the dishes sound and look great. Went with the Traditional Chicken Thigh dish and couldn't be more happy with my choice. Chicken was very moist and over a bed of rice with their sauce was a great combination. People were friendly and the restaurant seemed very clean. Will continue to support this small business. read more

Gai 'N Rice - Chicken Classic Meal with Broth - Thai Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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Nice small restaurant. Friendly service. Healthy food - poached chicken dishes, curry noodle dishes, crisp chicken. I had the curry noodles and crisp chicken - sweet chili sauce. Both were tasty and good portion size. I would visit again if I am in the area. read more

02.11.2026 - Gai'N Rice - Elk Grove, CA - My second visit here in Elk Grove. After a long day at work, sometimes all you need is a simple, satisfying meal to reset the evening. Gai'N Rice became exactly that kind of stop for me--a quick takeout visit that lingered in memory far longer than expected. I ordered the Herb Jelly Milk Tea along with their CRIZP. The wait was reasonable and well-paced; my drink arrived about five minutes before the chicken was ready. That small detail alone reflected thoughtful service. While waiting, I had the chance to take in the space. The restaurant's minimalistic décor felt intentional and calming. Shades of green and soft melon tones created an atmosphere that felt fresh and clean, almost restorative. The chalk-written menu above the counter added a handcrafted touch, reminiscent of a charming, modern coffee shop. It was easy to imagine spending time there, soaking in the ambiance--even if the space seems designed more for enjoying a good meal than lingering over a laptop. The Herb Jelly Milk Tea was refreshing and pleasantly sweet--comforting in its own way. Though I found myself thinking a fruitier choice might suit a warmer day (perhaps their Strawberry Lemonade next time), it was still an enjoyable companion to the meal. Once the CRIZP was ready, I headed home, eager to unwind. To my pleasant surprise, the chicken remained perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy within. Paired with steamed rice and cool, fresh cucumbers, it was a beautifully balanced combination--warm, crisp, and refreshing all at once. Even the hot soup held its warmth by the time I arrived home, completing the meal in the most comforting way. Everything about the experience felt satisfying and thoughtfully prepared. After a demanding day, this meal truly hit the spot. Gai'N Rice offers more than just convenience--it delivers freshness, balance, and that quiet sense of comfort we all look for at the end of the day. It's well worth a visit when you're craving something reliable, flavorful, and restorative. read more

Our first time here. We had the half fried and half composed of hainan chicken and which was served with garlicky sauce while Fried chicken was served sweet chili sauce. And we had curry puff, curry chicken and Thai tea. They were pretty good. read more

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My first time trying this place and it was really good. Love the half and half option for indecisive people like me who wants to try both crispy and steamed chicken. Each one came with a different sauce. The crispy one came with a sweet and sour sauce and the steamed chicken came with a garlic sauce, both delicious. Loved the cucumbers on the side as well, such a great option for a quick, take out meal. One order was enough for two meals for me. Very satisfying and would order this again next time. read more

Gai 'N Rice - Combo of crispy and steamed chicken - Thai Near Me - Elk Grove, California

When we read customer reviews of Gai'N Rice, we knew that we had to check them out for ourselves. We were not disappointed. We planned to order our food to go and from the moment we entered the restaurant until we left the entire experience was excellent. We were pleasantly greeted by the cashier when we entered. She patiently answered our questions about the food and drinks menu items giving us enough details to help us choose our wonderfully tasty food and drink choices. Kudos to the cashier. Our to go order was bundled to perfection. Along with the two main meal containers, we had small containers of sauce and two medium size containers of broth; but, we found absolutely no spillage or leaking after opening the bag. Nice! We did not have to dip our chicken pieces in the bag or slide it around our counter top. We thoroughly enjoyed the Crizp Chicken, sticky-rice, and dumplings as each was simply scrumptious! In fact, our meal was food coma DELICIOUS. The sweet chilli sauce that came with meal was actually good and not as spicy as I'd thought it would be. I'm not a fan of spicy sauces. The broth was ok, but could have had a little more flavor. Lastly, I must confess that after eating I did settled into a state of bliss that I can only identify as a food coma. That state of bliss was most satisfying and worth repeating. The food is pricey, but worth it. We ordered two drinks. For me - Brown Sugar Herbal Jelly Milk Tea and my hubby - Strawberry Lemonade. I love extra sweet drinks. My drink was both tasty and sweet to my liking. I have added Gai'N Rice to my favorite list of places to order milk teas. I always specify extra sweet when I order milk teas. However, at other places that I've ordered from I ended up receiving a tasteless bland drink, and the added jellies did not add to the flavor. This was not the case with our drinks. Our drinks were YUMMY!!! I give Gai'N Rice 5 stars and 10 forks up. Yes, I will recommend this place to friends, family, and others looking for a good food. read more

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We've been coming to this place a few times over the last year and they don't disappoint! If I had to give it one word, I would say: Consistent! Each time we've been here, the quality tastes the same, which is great since we love it here. I always order the Crizp Chicken bowl that comes with rice with out sauce on it, strips of chicken, and piping hot broth on the side. The chicken is always crispy, rice is always fresh, and the broth is always extremely hot (be cautious)! You first order the food at the counter, and can sit at any open table you like. Instead of them calling your name or number, they actually bring your food to your table for you. Not only that, but there are signs on the walls letting you know to leave your trash on the table for them to clean up. We will continue coming back to this place for any occasion and know we'll be satisfied every single time! read more

Loved Gai 'N. Rice!, the broth, the rice, the chicken, you cannot go wrong if you get fried or original, it's a matter of preference. Expect to spend money when you get here but you get quality food. The dipping sauce are different for both and they compliment them. Also got the Mango and Sticky rice. Service is fast, pricy but good food, I will let you decide if it's for you but I would def give this place a shot! Sooo delicioso! read more

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I went here on a recommendation. I have been wanting to try this for a while and did not realize it was so close to my home. A bit hard to get to from the street, but OK. I ordered the Rama, which is all breast meat and broccoli with Thai peanut sauce. I say it was just OK, plain chicken breasts with broccoli and peanut sauce, not my idea of an amazing Thai meal. On further review from my fellow Yelpers, I should have gotten the Crispy Chicken, that seemed to be the top hit. Otherwise the resturant has a nice clean look, with a few scattered tables. The price was a little high for what you get but I will try try it again and get the Crispy chicken and do another review. read more

Gai 'N Rice - Thai Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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Friendly and fast service, easily online ordering too for easy takeout. My favorite is the classic with all thigh, while my husband likes the Take 2. Chicken is always moist and their sauce is amazing! Love the chicken broth soup too as a palate cleanser. read more

Gai 'N Rice - Classic - Thai Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Gai 'N Rice is one of my absolute favorite dinner places. It's not fancy nor extravagant. It's definitely the chill comfort Asian food if you can call it that. Very simple but so much flavor. It has pretty good portions if you're like me and don't eat a lot. Yes it's a bit pricey and their prices have gone up in recent months but you get what you pay for. A lot of food with not a whole lot of grease, or coloring to make it look like extravagant Thai food that we're used to seeing. My favorite is the Take 2 which is half breast meat and half crispy chicken. It comes with white rice, cucumbers and 2 sauces. The soy peanut sauce is for the poached chicken breast and the sweet chili sauce for the crispy chicken. If you like the best of both worlds, get this one. If you're sharing and one person likes all breast the other likes crispy, this is the perfect order. From time to time, I like to order the classic which is thigh meat with skin and chicken breast. Each meal also comes with a side of chicken broth. I'm not sure how they prep their chicken to be so juicy and not dry. Everyone knows chicken breast is dry. Other favorites include their crispy taro puff (puff pastry filled with taro) which comes as 2 and the mango sticky rice with coconut. I come here often and sometimes I think they recognize me. Always service with a smile and they are pretty accommodating. They have other dishes too such as the curry noodle with chicken. I don't like this one just because it either had too much noodle or too many veggies. Not the best I've had and had better curry noodle from other places. I'd stick to their main meals. I haven't ordered their drinks yet so I'll think about ordering that next time for my dinner. read more

I've had this place bookmarked for a while because I'm frequently in the area. However today I finally made time to have lunch here. It did not disappoint. I ordered the Classic meal, which comes with chicken breast and thighs. I liked the thighs more, but the chicken breast was surprisingly juicy. The best part about this meal was my daughter who has an allergy to soy, sesame, gluten and peanuts was able to enjoy a meal. My wife said the staff was kind, understanding and accommodating to my daughter's allergies. We did however find a noodle in the broccoli, which most likely contains gluten. So this leads me to think that the broccoli might be cooked in the same water as the noodles. But my daughter didn't have any allergic reactions so that's a win for us. If your allergies are more severe, I would check on this. I ended up coming back here right before closing for dinner. A tiny bit pricey, but for convenience, flavor and customer service, I'd say it's worth it. Also If you're watching your nutrition, this is a solid place to have a meal high in protein meal. Highly recommended. read more

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We love this place. Have been coming here for years. Service is always fast. We always pick it up and eat at home, but the place looks cozy. The crispy chicken is delightful. We love their curries either with noodles or rice. The chicken thighs with the skin and special sauce is also delicious. Our favorite are also the creamed corn wontons as an appetizer. I've had their teas before and they're also good. This is a regular spot for us. It's just that good. read more

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I haven't been here in awhile so I stopped in for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. It wasn't super busy but a few tables left. You order first before you get your food. I tried the curry noodle gai, Crizp-crispy chicken, and mango sticky rice. All were good but my favorite is the curry noodle gai. It was really tasty. Love the curry sauce & love the noodles. The Crizp comes with a side of chicken soup. It was tasty too. Plenty of parking and staff were friendly. read more

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I personally didn't have a lot of expectation from this place, but I was wrong. The chicken was delicious. It was simple buy very good. I enjoyed the side of soup and their dipping sauce. This is a very clean eating and it is delicious! If you are in town, come grab yourself some chicken and rice from here! read more

Gai 'N Rice - Classic and the Take2 [lean and crispy] - Thai Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Finally tried this place and it didn't disappoint. Real, simple comfort Thai food that refreshes your soul. We got the original/classic chicken and rice and the curry noodle chicken. Both were exceptionally good. Chicken was flavorful and cooked to perfection. The curry version packs a spicy punch that is tolerable to your palate. Restaurant was clean and had a modern vibe and service was fast and courteous. read more

Gai 'N Rice - Thai Near Me - Elk Grove, California

I've been wanting to try Gai n Rice for a long time and when I was finally able to make it to Land Park, they unfortunately closed due to a fire! I'm so glad they have reopened in EG. I was conveniently in the area and able to finally give them a go. Really delicious poached chicken/khao mun gai! I was very happy with their preparation and flavor. I like how the skin is on this compared to another place that I frequently buy from. The consommé was amazingly flavorful and the accompanying sauce was one of my favorites. I wish it was a bigger container! For the fried "crizp" style, it was very good but a little too greasy for my preferences. My mom ordered their curry noodles and was not as enthusiastic about it. Service was very friendly and the dining areas were tidy and pleasantly decorated. I ordered to-go and during my wait they let me use their clean bathroom. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying their other menu items like the apps and noodle dishes so I can judge for myself without listening to my mom complain. read more

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I was craving Hainan Chicken Rice and found this spot. So happy I did. I ordered it and it was so good. Totally hit the spot. I also tried the Mango sticky rice and wow, it was so good too. Sweet, fresh, and the perfect way to end the meal. The place is small but clean. The service was great. Ever since that visit, I've been ordering the same thing on DoorDash non stop. Definitely my new favorite! read more

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First time here. It's pretty good and fast service. Clean interior. Good amount of protein, rice was fresh and warm, sauce was really good. A must if you're in the mood for chicken. read more

Gai 'N Rice - Classic chicken plate - Thai Near Me - Elk Grove, California

The skinny: Spicy, flavorful value High chairs and decent hospitality The lengthy: After being treated here previously, we decided to eat out before heading to a fellowship gathering. The wife wanted noodles, i like the classic chicken sauce (garlicky & spicy!). The place was empty on a Thursday at 5pm. For the first 20 minutes, i saw maybe 4 parties grab online/phone takeout orders and go. [High chair update: They have 2 high chairs, standard wooden type. Straps are lacking, though.] Classic Gai 'N Rice: lean chicken balanced with some skin hit a chewy sweet spot. Rice and sauce and cucumbers clean tasting. Curry Noodle Gai: spicy and sweet. Lots of extra curry sauce to complement the extra rice from other dishes. No veggies, though (onions don't count). Chicken and Rice Soup: solid but very simple. Baby carrots a good idea but not the nicest presentation. Room for improvement: - larger signage for waste management: my daughter could not find a trash bin for her water cup and i did not see the sign by the water jug. - more veggies: because colon health. Overall: Spent around $55 for three dishes, to feed 2 adults, 2 kids (5&2). Not bad. Decent chance of returning for the classic chicken and sauce. read more

Gai 'N Rice - Curry Noodle Gai - spicy, sweet, coconutty - Thai Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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One of my favorite go-to spots in Elk Grove! I've been here multiple times and it never disappoints. I always get the crispy chicken with rice. Love that it comes with soup, rice, and some veggies. read more

Gai 'N Rice has been on my list to try for too long! I've had many people share great experiences with me and have read even more on Yelp. I was in the area and was able to stop by to grab some take out. The parking lot is a bit weird depending on which direction you're coming from, but there are plenty of spots available. The restaurant is medium sized and has seating if you'd like to dine in. The team there greeted me right away and I wanted to order everything! I ended up ordering the Curry Noodle Gai ($14.95), the Charming Dumpling ($8.95), the cheese corn pocket ($7.95) and a Thai Iced Tea ($5.25). I took a seat at one of the tables and they brought out my drink right away and the food came out not too long afterward. The restaurant is really cute and I'll definitely try to dine in some time with friends. I ended up taking my order home, which is about 25-30 minutes away and everything was still warm and the cheese corn pockets were still nice and crispy. I wasn't sure what to expect when I ordered them, but they were a great appetizer, creamy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. The Curry Noodle Gai was also delicious, the curry flavor was great with the noodles and chicken. The Charming Dumpling had the same curry sauce on them and the combination with the pork dumplings was very tasty. I'm excited to try more from their menu in the future. read more

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Been meaning to try Gai 'N Rice for the longest time, but wasn't too sure of the wait time. The service was good, the guy at the register was patient and answered some questions I had about some of the stuff on the menu. I ordered a Crispz and it was ready in 10 minutes. If you were to eat there it has plenty of seating and the music isn't too loud. They self serve water there too. Food was tasty and the portions were generous. For me at least, my order was both my lunch and dinner. It came with fried chicken strips, some cucumbers and rice. Served with the sauce of your entree and a cup of soup. I wish my area received coupons for here but if anyone ever gives me their coupons for here I'll probably give them another try and order their Take 2 entree. read more

Gai 'N Rice - Crizp - Thai Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Gai 'N Rice has been our go-to Hainese chicken (poached and boneless) restaurant for over 5 years, and let me tell you this place is all about consistency! We are so glad they moved from Sacramento (Freeport Blvd) to the current location since '23; now only a 3 minute drive from my house vs. 15! My fam and I usually order the Classic (white & dark meat) and the take 2 (1/2 crispy/half white) that comes with house chicken broth with a few floating parsley leaves and a side of killer brownish chili sauce. We are never disappointed with their food nor service, especially when served by Sonia the owner. Always smiling, genuine and asking about the fam. The real reason for this review is to brief you on their catering trays. We had a friend bring over trays covered in foil, not knowing what the contents were since we were being surprised for lunch. Holy moly when we saw the sticker "gai 'n rice", we were stoked! We never knew they offered party trays! Once we slowly opened each tray, our smiles grew wider. Generous portions of the chicken besides a mountain of broccoli florets, pan of their jasmine fragranced rice, a tub of the bomb chili sauce and 6 side bowls of the soup. The presentation of the food and the quality was amazing, even in bulk! Great job Sonia and crew, this will definitely be a party tray for potlucks for the upcoming Holidays!! read more

Gai 'N Rice - Hainese chicken and broccoli with jasmine fragranced rice - Thai Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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Gai 'N Rice is a great choice if you want something lean and healthy! Definitely my go-to weekly! Food is fresh, lean, healthy, and tasty!!! 10/10 read more

I went here randomly for an early lunch on a Thursday. The food here is simple but done right. It was very authentic, chicken was clean, rice was fragrant and the pink drink brought me back to my childhood. I don't ever see khao mun gai on any Thai restaurant menu, but this place def is a comfort food and if you're sick and looking for something comforting and fulfilling this is it. the sauce is so good, the broth is clean. Inside is aesthetically pleasing, the workers and service were fast and they are extremely nice and attentive. read more

Gai 'N Rice - Half and Half above and the Original on the bottom. - Thai Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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Why did I just recently decided to try this place out? No idea but boy, I have been missing out! Came here for early dinner since they closed at 7pm. Order at the counter, they will give you a number and you seat yourself. They will bring food to your table. Take 2: Came with lean and crispy chicken. Crispy chicken was perfectly fried, not overly oily. Lean chicken was a bit too lean and overcooked for me but at least that makes the dish a bit healthier :D. Sauces came with the rice were good. Soup was good and flavorful as well. Sweet taro puff: Came with 2. Puff was good size. Just the right amount of sweetness. Taro was super soft. It was really good but definitely can be a filler. Corn & corn wonton: Kinda plain. It reminded me of regular cream cheese wonton so nothing too special. Mango sticky rice: Needed a bit more sauce. But overall, a satisfying item. Food took about 20ish mins to come out. Which was understandable since they had a lot of to-go orders and had to cater to other dine in customers as well. Self service water station for dine in customers. Staffs were nice and friendly. read more

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We came here a few times. We love their steamed and fried chicken rice and mango sticky rice. They're flavorful and tasty. They never disappointed us every time we ordered. The shop can be crowded if there are many people. The staff here is always friendly and courteous. We wish they had bigger space so that could be more comfortable. The plaza always has available parking. It is close to the Arco station. read more

Quick service, great portions, reasonable price, and delicious food that my picky 9 year old loves is a win! Our go to is the take two which I definitely recommend. When you don't want to feel guilty for eating only fried, the lean meat is the perfect balance. The fried chicken stays crispy even when you get it to go and you still get to enjoy it by the time you're home. It's crispy and not overly oily how most fried chickens are made. I've also tried their Ga pao gai and it was very flavorful. This place is conveniently located right off 5 so if you're ever driving by and want some fast and delicious food, it's a must try! read more

Gai 'N Rice - Ga Pao Gai and take two - Thai Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Consistent and delicious. I've been going to this chicken and rice place since I've moved to Elk Grove and every time they deliver. Their food has always been consistent. The chicken is always juicy and crispy and that is consistent with when we do take out as well. The sauces that come with the chicken meal is also delicious and flavorful. Cant wait to come back again. read more

One of my favorite restaurants food here is delicious and very fresh. Great customer service and the restaurant is very clean. Definitely worth trying! read more

Gai 'N Rice - Thai tea - Thai Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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I've only tried there crispy chicken and it's my favorite. I get cravings for their crispy chicken and the broth Included. Just the simple chicken and rice with broth. Yum Otherwise, I can't rate anything else since I havent tried it. read more

The first time I was there my soup was not very flavorful and because it's busy I'm guessing so I didn't get much help with my orders. They specialize in their chicken and it was decent. read more

Great food. Sadly, they charge $1.50 for an extra sauce that must be $.05 to make. Spent $95 for 3 people to eat and they wanted to charge me $6.50 for extra sauce on top of that. read more

Tried Gai 'n Rice for the first time and was really impressed! I went with the classic chicken and rice, and everything was spot on. The chicken was super tender and moist, and the rice had a nice garlicky flavor that tied everything together. But the real star? That sauce -- tangy, a little spicy, and absolutely addictive. I found myself dipping every bite into it. The service was fast and friendly, and the atmosphere inside is welcoming and unique -- you can tell they put care into the vibe. Only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is the price -- it was around $17 for chicken and rice, which felt a bit steep, but I get it might be due to the slow-cooking process and quality ingredients. Would definitely come back to try more from the menu! read more

Gai 'N Rice - Classic Chicken - Thai Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Thai-style chicken and rice plates. Their chicken, both steamed and crispy is a major draw. Tender and velvety moist steamed chicken and crispy, perfectly breaded fried chicken pairs well with accompanied spicy tangy addictive sauces. Rice is garlicky flavorful complementing both chicken and sauce. I could eat this all day but moderation is key. Friendly and efficient service in a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. Dine-in or take aways. read more

So I've had this place on my list of things to try for a while it seems, but I'm sure glad I finally tried it today because the food did not disappoint. The gang gai (chicken curry) dish I got was super flavorful and not too spicy. We weren't asked for a spice level but my husband and I aren't too adventurous when it comes to that anyways. The veggies they used seemed super fresh as well. The take2 dish my husband got had a crispy chicken that really hit the spot. Not overly battered and perfect level of crunchiness. Also, the soybean sauce that came with it was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend trying it with any of your proteins. The not fried chicken was good as well, especially if I added the soybean sauce or the broth they provided, but the deep-fried one really shined. The "fragrant jasmine rice" as they have it on their menu, that came with both dishes, was more than just fragrant. In my book, it had such a great balance of moisture and seasoning that I couldn't stop eating it even after my chicken was gone. The service they provided had the standard pleasantries and the wait was a little long, but they had a good crowd in the place when we arrived so totally understandable. Also, the decor was very minimal compared to the Tea Rex place that was there before (miss that place), but still will definitely be coming back to try other things on their menu, especially the different small plates and drinks. read more

Gai 'N Rice - Gang gai (front) and take2 (back) - Thai Near Me - Elk Grove, California