Loved this spot! I ended up coming here twice during my trip to NYC. The location is super convenient in Midtown, just steps from Rockefeller Center, and I was pleasantly surprised that we were able to get a table for three both times without much wait. The portions are generous and the prices are very reasonable for Midtown Manhattan. Over the two visits, I tried both versions of the Hainanese chicken rice, and both were delicious. The food came out incredibly fast, and I especially appreciated that the meals included Chinese broccoli. I also tried the stir-fried noodles from Hainan Jones and that was excellent. Overall, everything we ordered was flavorful, satisfying, and served quickly. Definitely a great spot for a casual and tasty meal in Midtown! read more

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Heard that Anthony Bourdain loved this spot for hainan chicken and rice, which is a comfort dish for me and I really understand why. The chicken was very tender, well prepared, and so were the veggies. I think it has stiff competition by way of Lou Yau Kee but is definitely up there as top 5 southeast chicken rices in the city! I would def come back here and what's great is that you can feel healthy bc it's steamed/poached chicken, rice and veggies :) It's inside Urban Hawker, so you can get a variety of other things to go with your meal - might I recommend Kopi (malaysian coffee) at the nearby stand? The flavors were bold, authentic, and the chicken skin was silky smooth. The cucumbers had a nice crunch and the veggies as well. They give you two sauces, one of them is spicy and might be hotter than you expect so try it first. read more

Hainan Jones is located in Urban Hawker. Urban Hawker is an authentic Singapore street food center located in the heart of New York City and it is the first of its kind in the United States to feature stalls from the UNESCO hawker centers of Singapore. The vendors represent essential cuisines like Malay, Peranakan, Chinese, Indian, Southeast Asian, and Asian-style Western favorites. The first time I went to Urban Hawker was in December 2022, so I was very happy to be back again. I went to Hainan Jones for the Singapore Hainanese Chicken Rice. The menu offers two chicken rice sets: poached or roasted Hainanese Chicken Rice, Chicken Porridge, or a salad. Hainanese Chicken Rice is considered one of Singapore's most celebrated local dishes and is the star at Hainan Jones. I ordered the Signature Poached Chicken Rice Set ($19). The rice set is served with very fragrant chicken rice and broth accompanied by oyster vegetables with fried shallots, cucumbers, a chili sauce, and dark soy sauce. It didn't take very long for the order to be ready. The poached chicken was very smooth, tender, and tasty. I enjoyed the flavor of the chicken by itself and dipping it in the dark soy sauce. It was a good portion and very filling. My husband got the roasted chicken and he enjoyed it. There are plenty of tables for seating at Urban Hawker. After eating, I bought the tray to the trash area and there were staff taking the tray and cleaning tables. I'm looking forward to the next time I can visit Urban Hawker. read more

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Hainan Jones is a great Midtown option, especially if you want something fast, consistent, and reasonably priced. I ordered Combo #1, the Signature Chicken Rice Set with poached chicken, and it was excellent. The chicken rice was flavorful, the service was very fast, and the value was strong for Midtown. The food hall itself can feel a little stuffy, but Hainan Jones has been very consistent. I would definitely recommend it. read more

Super fast service, tender chicken, and great assortment of classic sides (chicken broth soup, cucumber, and sauteed veggies). But the portion size was smaller than I expected for ~$24. read more

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I got take out from Hainan Jones inside Urban Hawker. Their signature Singaporean chicken rice was delicious, came with a small soup and two dipping sauce. Service was fast and efficient. read more

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The food here really hits the spot if you're craving comforting, authentic Hainanese chicken rice. Ambience (4/5): Casual, cozy setup with a clean and modern fast-casual vibe -- simple but inviting for a quick meal. Food (4/5): The chicken is tender and juicy with that silky texture done right, and the rice is fragrant with the right garlicky-ginger kick; portions are generous and sauces (especially the chili) tie everything together. Value (4/5): Prices feel fair for the quality and portion size, especially compared to other spots in the city serving Hainan chicken. read more

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Food was served up to me 15 seconds after I ordered like it was just sitting in the to-go container already. It was all very cold and the skin of the roasted chicken had gotten extremely soggy. Wish they would make it fresh. read more

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Have been wanting to try the Urban Hawker food hall for quite some time. Out of all the restaurants, Hainan Jones was most appealing to me because I wanted some Hainan Chicken. It was pretty good. Chicken was tender, rice didn't have much flavor. I ordered the signature poached Chicken Rice set. Veggies and soup were pretty good. Decent portions and value. Service was friendly and efficient. Since it is in a food hall, there was plenty of seating available in a somewhat vibrant setting. Will have to come back to try the other vendors! read more

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One of the stalls that has been there the longest, this one offers hainanese chicken in various flavors. The chicken and rice are good. read more

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This is hands down the most tender poached chicken I've ever had. The chicken was flavorful, chicken skin perfectly salted, and the fragrant rice was unreal. Growing up with my grandma's hainanese chicken rice, this took me back in the best way possible. Sauces were mid, but thankfully the dish really didn't need them! read more

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The Hainan chicken here is absolutely out of this world - hands down the best I've had, even after trying many spots. The chicken was unbelievably tender, and the rice was bursting with flavor. Nothing in LA (or anywhere else) compares to this! The staff is incredibly friendly and accommodating, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. I had to come back and pick up more Hainan chicken the day I flew home - in the rain! That should tell you how worth it this dish is. Highly recommended! Please open one in LA!! If you're in New York and love Hainan chicken, don't miss this spot. read more

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Hainan Jones is a stall in the Urban Hawker food hall. It's easy to spot and find once you walk in from the main entrance. The gentleman behind the counter took my order and quickly prepared my meal which was the classic chicken set. It comes with vegetables. There was not much of a wait time. I got the rice to go, and it carried well. The rice and chicken were very flavorful and not too heavy. Has a nice touch and doesn't feel so heavy but enough to be filling. I came in the evening so it was a lot of people looking/walking around. Can see it getting busy during lunch or dinner time. Definitely worth a try, reminds me of home cooking! read more

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Ordered: Signature Chicken Rice Set (~$19): half poached & half roasted chicken with rice made with shallots, garlic, broth, and oyster vegetables Aya's take: Back at Urban Hawker and after circling the hall, I found myself back at Hainan Jones! The Signature Chicken Rice Set is really the best of both worlds because you get to try the poached and roasted chicken. Don't let the bland-looking chicken fool you because it's quite flavorful and aromatic. Despite this, I still preferred the roasted chicken. The rice was fluffy and fragrant, and I enjoyed the oyster vegetables it came with this time. The broth is also super soothing and the sauces tie the meal together nicely. Definitely recommend giving it a try! read more

Got the roast chicken signature set which included a generous portion of rice, roast chicken, oyster vegetables, cucumber and tomatoes, and chicken broth for $19. Def a bit pricey, but it was a large portion and all tasted good! The chicken was maybe a tad on the dryer side (white meat), but the dark soy sauce and hot sauce definitely helped. This stall is located in Urban Hawker, an Asian food court in midtown. Apparently it gets pretty packed during peak hours, but when I went on a weeknight around 7 pm there was no line. I'd come back to try the poached chicken, but wouldn't wait in line. read more

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Date: Saturday, May 4th, 2024 Time: around 7pm Meal: Dinner *Signature Poached Chicken Rice Set ($19) The hubby wandered off on his own and came back with chicken rice. I adore this dish, so obviously, I did not mind. The chicken was nicely poached. Soft, silky, tender. I did find myself wishing they had a good hot sauce tho cuz I love my spice. The greens were garlicky and still retained a good texture. I hate overcooked mushy veggies. Gimme some crunch! Nice option for chicken and rice. REVIEW #3403 read more

Hainan Jones - Signature Poached Chicken Rice Set ($19) - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

Love this hainan jones chicken! I ordered the set that comes with rice, soup and steamed veggies. And I got half/half roasted and poached as I wanted to try both options! I also ordered side of extra veggies and the tofu. Can definitely skip the tofu. It was not the best I've had. Hainan jones is located inside a busy food court, however service was quick and my order was ready within a minute of ordering! This hainan chicken was the most tender chicken I've ever had, and the rice was fragrant. And I also got a side of their homemade spicy sauce, which I really want to make! Overall I loved Hainan jones, and want to return ! read more

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I had saved the Urban Hawker food hall some time ago, so was excited to finally be on the same end of town during a trip. I love Hainanese chicken, so made a beeline for Hainan Jones. I was served quickly and received my food shortly after ordering. There was plenty of seating, even being a Saturday so had no issues find a spot. The food was delicious, but my only note was that everything was barely warm aside from the broth on the side. I at least expected that the bok choy / vegetables might have been hot. I would definitely come back, but might take it to go so it can be heated up a little more at home. read more

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This spot offers a homestyle rice plate and sticks to what you come for which is Hainan chicken and rice. The chicken is cooked well and is juicy. It comes with a side of broth that helps wash everything down. Not the biggest portion but this place has stayed consistent everytime I have had it and you will not be disappointed. read more

It's tough finding any place that has hainan chicken with rice anywhere in the US. I wish there was more competition so it could be cheaper. I remember the first time I came here when Urban Hawker food court opened and was disappointed when this place ran out of their signature dish. I feel super healthy after eating this. Very chill dish with a good balance of chicken, rice, vegetables and a chicken broth soup. I tried the roasted version, and it has a nice flavor versus the traditional white , steamed chicken. My only complaint is that they need more sauce. Where's the sambal in this food court?!? read more

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Food (4/5): Got the Hainan chicken rice and it was quite good. The chicken was tender and flavorful with really delicious rice. It also came with soup and vegetables. Service (4/5): Food came out reasonably fast after I ordered it considering how busy they were. The server wasn't particularly friendly but they were helpful when needed. Ambiance (4/5): It's part of the Urban Hawker food court. There is a lot of area but it's very busy so it might be tough to get seats. It's a great energy though with tons of Asian food options. read more

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Got the regular haina chicken. The chicken was tender the flavor was good. I would have preferred some ginger scallion sauce to go with the chicken. The portion size was smaller than I expected. It was mostly self service. This was located in urban hawker so it gives a cafeteria food feeling. read more

I came very tired and hungry and the poached chicken on rice immensely satisfied my hunger. It's cooked so well too. It's surprisingly authentic! When traveling away from Vancouver, Canada, I never attempt to order Chinese or Asian as it almost always is disappointing. But boy am I impressed with this. I highly recommend this. Kudos to you! read more

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Its hard to find good Hainan chicken even in Malay/SGP restaurants, this place delivered. Got the mix half roasted half original flavor combo, with veggies to boot. The chicken was juicy, silky & delish, the rice was equally moist & yummy. There were 2 dipping sauces: the dark one was thick & too salty for my liking, the red was chili sauce & paired well with the chicken. The small cup of chicken broth was good. $20 for chicken rice defeats the spirits of a hawker center, but thats Manhattan. Minus 1 star for the guy taking orders, he seems disinterested , inpatient, testy and borderline rude. I m sure 100 customers ask him the same stupid questions everyday. See attached video for better visuals. https://youtu.be/Qe-HUSg9Rsg?si=HJS_UawRYBfXI6xI read more

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If you're going to a Singapore street market, you have to try the hainanese chicken. First off, you get a lot of food from this place. This is a lot of food for one person so best to share with a group. The chicken was juicy and had a lot of flavor. It comes with vegetables so you have some greens to balance it out. However, the chicken does not feel like it was cooked in the rice because the rice was a little bland. It doesn't taste like the chicken fat was used to cook in the rice and if it was, it's very subtle. read more

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We stumbled upon this good haul when looking for a place to eat and omg it was Asian food galore! We don't have a lot of Singaporean food around where we are so I was so excited! We were looking around to see what was popular and everyone was ordering the poached chicken and rice so we decided to get it to and I am so glad we did ! They were so fast in serving out food. I try making it at home but it's never this tender ! We inhaled it because it was so good ! The only thing I wished we had was the ginger scallion oil dip and more of a ginger taste but everything g else was so good !! read more

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Stumbled across the urban hawker and came in to check it out. After looking at all of food options, we decided to try it out as I miss the chicken and rice from Singapore. There was a short line on a Tuesday night around 7pm. Food was ready shortly after ordering. There are lots of people here and slightly loud. We were able to find some seats. Signature chicken and rice set comes with greens as opposed to the classic set. The chicken was moist and tender. The rice was flavorful and had good texture (I hate it when the rice is soggy) and the sauces that came with it was great as well. The spicy sauce has a bit of tartness as well as spice and it complimented the dark soy sauce. This is one of the best chicken and rice spots I've had and most resembles the one in Singapore and I was very pleasantly surprised at this find. read more

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They do better work than reviews suggest. Staff were attentive, our order arrived fast, and all dishes were cooked properly. Employees are welcoming and supportive. The menu items are delicious. Delicious meals and exceptionally welcoming service. read more

2nd visit here and 5th overall to the Urban Hawker. Went with the roasted chicken over rice this time and it's as good as the poached chicken is. This is the perfect starting spot if you are looking to dive deeper in Sinaporean cuisine, Hainan Jones is the spot for it is so easy and simple to get into chicken over rice which is the staple meal of Singapore. read more

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Food: 4.5/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 3.5/5 It's good! Both the poached chicken and rice ($17 together) were tender and soft. Portion size was sufficient for a large person. The Yeo's green tea in a can is sweet; reminds me of Tehbotol from Indonesia. No issues with service. Ambiance is just okay - it's a hawker center, what do you expect? Tough to find a table during lunch hour but I went at 5:30 on a summer Friday and had no problems. read more

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"Such good value!", and, "Good food!" are all things I thought when eating from Hainan Jones. A bowl of chicken rice is only three dollars! The soy braised tofu adds $4.50. That's only 7.50 for a whole meal. On top of having great value, the food is authentic Singaporean, and has great flavor. The chicken rice is just like the one my aunt makes for me in Singapore, and the tofu is a good pallet cleanser. The employees are nice and the service is quick. Definitely a 5/5 experience! read more

The portions were huge, and the chicken was perfectly juicy. Everything was prepared beforehand, so orders are fulfilled quickly.

Nothing soothes the soul like comfort food when home sickness kicks in. Ever since the transition and move to MA, I've felt personally off and "lost". I remember during my drive across the United States that a notification on my phone prompted me to stop at the first available interstate shoulder. It was an Eater article and it was about a Singapore style hawker opening up in NYC. Not only was I suddenly excited but it lifted my spirits. For a hawker center to a Singaporean is not only a staple accessible food source but for me, it has defined just how I eat and want to eat. I want everything in one place with each small spot performing and perfecting their small set of dishes. So is it a surprise that I drove here the first moment I had from Boston? Nope. It's like driving to LA from Monterey...just another day, another drive. Of all the spots I tried in the short mental health days I took, Hainan Jones was the most authentic (expectedly so - all ingredients are easily available in the US) and on par with just about any hawker centre or food court you'd visit in Singapore. Yes, it doesn't stand a chance again the best of Singapore BUT it does par with the other 90% and that says something. This stall alone made the drive worth it for a Singaporean who's deeply in love with this national dish. Perfectly poached chicken with the right accompanying sauces that just hit home and took the edge off this deep homesickness. Thank you Hainan Jones, a warm welcome to NYC. read more

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Food hall but ambiance is fine. Service is fast, which is good considering the crowds. The chicken is fine. Poached well and tender, deboned, mild in flavor. Portion is probably acceptable but I definitely want more. It comes with a few sauces to help it along, and they're both good, but they're stingy or sloppy with filling the sauce containers so you might not have enough. The rice is the star, fragrant and rich with ginger and chicken, and possibly sesame oil. The veggies are an afterthought. Soup is tasty, if a bit salty. It's a decent rendition if you're craving this in midtown. If you're an office worker nearby or a tourist you might be ok with the prices, but you're definitely paying for the location. Happy to try this once for research but it's not worth the premium. There's a truck 3 blocks away that will serve you the same dish at just over half the price of the set here. Still, you could do worse if you're in the area. read more

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Went here for lunch and tried the famous hainanese chicken. It did not disappoint. I've had different types of Asian style poached chickens in the past but nothing as good as this. The chicken was so juicy and tender and the temperature on it was just right. The rice was also seasoned just right with ginger and chicken broth. Lastly the soup on the side was warm, clear and clean. The downsides to this place are it can get crowded during lunch and it is a bit on the pricier side for chicken and rice. There's also a 3.5% credit card fee. But, if you're craving chicken and rice and aren't going to Singapore anytime soon this place is definitely the place to go. read more

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The dining experience here has been properly shared. Their meals will expand your culinary vocabulary. Perfect customer service occurs in a welcoming atmosphere. The staff share a visible workplace happiness. The restaurant won my total appreciation. read more

The people here match their good food with equally good service. You'll enjoy great dishes in a suitable setting. Tasty meals. Remarkably good service team. They provide many seating choices for customers. This spot consistently delivers good food. read more

The service is so trash, I've been there and whoever is the manager or organizer, is a piece of shit for pretending to act nice and then scream at employees. That place is full of double face management. The food isn't good anymore aswell! Because whoever is running that place, It's not working and even the chicken be RAW !!! read more

It couldn't be better. Amazing flavor, quick service and solid price for what you get. I still think about the rice all the time. Can't wait until the next time I can go back! read more

The poached chicken itself was lightly seasoned to not overpower the original flavor. It was perfectly poached to achieve a layer of jelly-like skin. The roasted chicken was flavorful, homey and comforting. Don't forget to check out the braised tofu and braised egg! Savory and mildly sweet, they are a perfect addition to the meal! read more

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