Located at the corner of the street with a small parking lot in the back. The place isn't too big but there's still a good amount of tables inside. Super friendly staff Food was pretty good overall! Not too much items on the menu so we were able to try most of their items! The Hainan chicken and spicy wontons were probably my favorite. read more

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Weekends are crazy here. Between their in-house waitlist system and Yelp waitlist, people were queued up in random order...like the two systems were not working concurrently. The staff is working super hard to resolve the queue while also turning tables quickly. It's kind of amazing to watch. Hainan chicken rice was pretty good. It does not reach the Pearl River Deli heights of Chef Johnny Lee (now at Rasarumah), but it is very solid. read more

Nandao Rice & Noodle - Pan Asian Near Me - Monterey Park, California

The Hainan chicken rice did not taste close to Singaporean ,Malaysian or Ipoh Kopitiam standard. The curry chicken had far more potatoes than chicken, which was disappointing. Service and ambiance were average at best, and unfortunately, I would not return. read more

Nandao Rice and Noodle is a solid, casual spot in Monterey Park for a quick and satisfying meal, especially if you're craving Hainan chicken and other Southeast Asian comfort foods. Service was efficient, and our food came out quickly. We ordered the Hainan chicken, scallion oil noodles, and kaya butter toast to share. The Hainan chicken was delicious, tender and flavorful, and I appreciated that it came with soup on the side. The soup was light and had a refreshing taste of vegetables, chicken, and a mild coconut flavor. My only wish is that we had the option to choose between light and dark meat. The scallion oil noodles were the only item that didn't quite hit the mark for me. The dish leaned a bit too sweet, and the chili oil flavor was more prominent over the scallion oil flavor, overpowering the simplicity of the noodles. The kaya butter toast was the best I've had compared to other Malaysian restaurants and was generously stuffed with pandan kaya jam and thick slices of butter, creating that perfect balance of creamy, sweet, and savory flavors. It's definitely worth ordering, whether as a dessert or a snack alongside your meal. read more

Nandao Rice & Noodle - Scallion oil noodles - Pan Asian Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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I visited on a Saturday, not too long after opening, and although I join the Yelp waitlist, I didn't need to. Right off the bat we were seated quickly with our choice of table, and there was already a picture of room temperature water sitting at the table with cups readily available for drinking. What I noticed right away was that the service and attentiveness of the staff was a higher caliber than your typical Chinese restaurant. What we ordered: 1) Hainan Chicken - This dish was quite yummy and came with soup! I enjoyed the presentation! It came with 3 sauces although the red sauce was a very simple sweet chili sauce that you would expect from the grocery store. The chicken was prepared well and the rice was very flavorful. Overall, I felt the quality was pretty good. It felt like it was made with care. 2) Soy Braised Chicken - My daughter had this and really enjoyed it. I sampled it and it was delish. She can sometimes be a bit picky but she gobbled most of this dish. It also came with the same 3 sauces that were provided with the Hainan dish. Can't get enough of that ginger scallion sauce but the portion of the chicken was a bit small for me but perfect for my child. 3) Malaysian Chicken Curry - This was also quite enjoyable and the curry sauce was very flavorful. Of all the items we ordered, I think this is the one with the best value. My brother ordered this and he has a very big appetite and this seemed to satisfy his appetite. 4) Charcoal Tofu - This is the piece de resistance because it is so beautiful but off putting at the same time because it is black, but I really enjoyed this (much like most reviews). It was beautifully presented and came with the same sweet chili sauce. This is a great appetizer. My dad was so hesitant to try it, but after I forced him, he actually enjoyed it. 5) Cucumbers in Vinaigrette - This was our lease favorite since there was nothing that special about it and it didn't look appetizing. My daughter loves cucumbers and didn't care too much for this. 6) Braised Beef Shank Noodle Soup - This was beautifully presented but the flavor was quite mild. The portion of the beef shank was generous but it was our least favorite of the entrees. 7) Passionfruit Sparkling Soda - This was refreshing and had passionfruit seeds, but not sure if they used a syrup? Not sure I would get it again but it wasn't bad! Overall, I was impressed by the service (very attentive) and the presentation of each dish. I will be back! read more

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I really loved every dish I had in harmony. Everything tasted flavorful and special. Favorite was the Hainan Chicken and Spicy Wonton. Others were great too - the charcoal tofu and cucumber salad. Walking in, their waiting list was broken, so thank goodness we were waiting inside looking where to go next that they stopped us in our tracks. Food comes relatively fast, even though they were busy on a weekend. Park further behind where there is a large parking lot that you can walk over from. read more

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This Hainan chicken place is soooo good!!! We arrived for lunch on a Sunday, it was quite busy but we were able to be seated in ~10 minutes. The chicken here is SOOO delicious, very juicy and tender with delicious ginger sauce to pair with. Also comes with brown rice and soup on the side, portion was generous. read more

Nandao Rice & Noodle - Pan Asian Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Decided to visit last night since I recently saw an IG post. I signed up on the mobile waitlist for 2ppl as we were on the way. I was #2 in line. As we walked inside, there were two other groups of 2 who walked in front of us. The host didn't even check the Yelp waitlist iPad and sat them before us. When she saw me, I pointed out I'm on the waitlist and she looked dumbfounded. She asked the other guests if they signed in and they said no, they 'walked in first". Host just let it go and said we will get the next table. That didn't sit right with me, so you just allowed ppl to cut the line?! Why have a waitlist if you're not going to honor it? Luckily another table got up to leave so I let it go. We ordered right when we sat down and we got our food very fast. Waitress was apologetic. Hainan chicken was flavorful, it was unusual with brown rice. Beef noodle soup was good too, lots of beef slices. Lemon ice tea was also very good. I would come back with my mom next time since she loves Hainan chicken. read more

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Lost count on how many times I've been here, but it has been my official spot for good Hanan chicken noodle soup. Broth is on point and very flavorful. Though chicken isn't boneless, it's meaty and they give you decent amount. Vermicelli noodle pairs perfectly with broth. I've also tried their soy chicken noodle and beef noodle soup which are excellent. I've yet to try their Hanan chicken and rice, so will update my review on my next visit. Place is newly opened with clean modern atmosphere. It's located on corner of Garvey/Garfield Ave., next to United Pacific Bank. Plentiful parking available in back of the restaurant at Hong Kong Super Market. read more

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Very good hainan chicken, juicy, not dry 9/10 Would come back again just for the hainan chicken Ordered the spicy wonton, it was very sweet and didn't see any chili in the sauce at all... very disappointed in that, not sure if it was mistake of someone making the sauce but it was definitely not spicy.. 1/10.. Charcoal tofu was good! Crispy texture outside, soft texture inside, worth a try! Service was good, order on the table with QR code, parking is in the back read more

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(Review based on 3.5 stars) Newly opened restaurant (back in May), Nandao Rice & Noodle is located on a corner that is diagonally across from ABC Cafe and also right next door to Hong Kong Supermarket. My husband and I came here for an early dinner this past Saturday, around 4:15 pm. We were greeted immediately when we came in and asked to sit anywhere. Then we were given menus and a picture of water with cups. After looking over the menu, we ended up ordering: Charcoal Tofu, $7 prior to tax- Having never seen this on the menu before, I decided to order this. And the tofu was delicious. The outer layer was very flavorful but was not overpowering. The tofu inside really complemented the crust of the charcoal coating. I would order this again. This dish is served with a side of sweet chili but is also perfect on its own. I liked it both with and without. Scallion Oil Noodle, $13 prior to tax- This dish was a lot oiler than I was expected. This dish is also supposed to be served with a poached egg. I think it was too soft and meant for mixing in with the noodles and not actually eating (I have had poached eggs numerous of times) because the yolk just popped immediately after I tried to scoop if up with a soup spoon. The chew of the noodles was good and did the flavor of this dish was also good. Hainan Chicken Rice, $18 prior to tax- I liked that this dish came with a bowl of soup, which was really delicious. My husband really liked the soup. However, the chicken itself was rather salty. My husband also felt that the chicken was pretty salty too. -------------------------- (Total= $42 after tax, prior to tip) Initially I wanted to order the chicken lime cold noodles since it was a pretty hot day that we came. But the employee who took our order said they could not omit the jalapeno that is in this dish. I do not eat spicy foods so I decided to get the scallion oil needs instead. Service was minimal. After we got our order taken, we just had our food brought to us and that was pretty much it. But it was not hard to a server's attention though if we wanted more water. I don't know if I would come back for the same dishes, as they were not as good as I was hoping they would be. But I would be open to trying this place again. read more

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Hands down the best Hainan chicken I've had in SGV area. Yes, it's on the higher end price-wise, but you can taste the quality in every bite. The rice is fantastic, and the accompanying soup is a lovely touch that rounds out the dish. The scallion oil noodles were a standout too, beautifully chewy texture and packed w/ flavor. The charcoal tofu, unfortunately, was ok. One thing to note: this place is small (fewer than 8 tables), so it can get busy during peak hours esp for larger parties 4+. Worth the wait though - I'll definitely be back. Plenty of parking in the back. read more

Nandao Rice & Noodle - Scallion oil noodles, Hainan chicken, and Charcoal Tofu - Pan Asian Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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Great food. The service was very attentive. The portions were a bit small. The charcoal tofu was interesting. The Hainan chicken was good. HAPPY CHARCOAL TOFUING! read more

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Both the Hainan and soy sauce chicken were tender and full Of flavor! Rice is packed with flavor! Love the word ear mushrooms! The dish was seasoned perfectly with light chili oil and vinegar. FYI, outside seating doesn't require wait list. It's first come first seated. Kaya toast was the perfect dessert! I recommend adding butter to the pandan and coconut jam. read more

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My friends and I decided to check out this place after seeing all the good reviews. Luckily, we got there before the crowds so we were seated almost right away. We ordered the charcoal tofu, Hainan chicken, bak ku tai, kaya toast. The service is good. The servers mostly speak Chinese so it's easier to communicate if you speak the language. It took a bit longer to get the check towards the end since it got busy so my friend decided to pay at the counter instead. Out of all the dishes, my favorite was the charcoal tofu. I didn't know what to expect when the dish arrived. It turns out it's crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, what a contrast! The Hainan chicken was also good. I feel like the portion is bigger and better than the one at Savoy, now I see why they have such good reviews. As for the other items that we ordered, they're alright. The Kaya toast was on the sweeter side, nothing to write home about. The atmosphere is acceptable. It had that hole in the wall vibe without being extra fancy but it looked clean. I would overall give this place 4.5/5 and look forward to bringing my family to try out this place read more

Nandao Rice & Noodle - Hainan chicken - Pan Asian Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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Came here because I saw a lot of social media influencers promoting this place for their Singapore style hainan chicken and decided to give it a shot. As a Singaporean, I have to say that I'm a little bit disappointed at the hainan chicken although I do think that their soy sauce chicken is pretty good and it's something that I would order again. For the hainan chicken, I think the chicken was cooked well and the sauce is decent, but the rice was lacking the fragrance from the fat which to me was a big miss. The soy sauce chicken was much more flavorful and juicy. We got the truffle fries as well which was not too truffley (barely tasted any truffle tbh). The spicy wonton was also more vinegar forward. Overall, would return again but for the soy sauce chicken. read more

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An unassuming Singaporean spot here with really good Hainan chicken. A number of classics. Scallion noodle's sauce was delicious and the noodle texture was perfect. Baku teh sold out when we got here (Sunday evening). Parking in the back lot. read more

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Nice new Singapore style restaurant in Monterey Park area. Small dining area with outdoor corner patio dining area. All the food we ordered is quite tasty. Charcoal Tofu tastes good but healthy version instead deep fried. Portion size is on smaller side but comes with good price. Mid to high teens. Service might be slower during meal time. Even the tablet waitlist was never being used yet when we arrived and have to wait. Finally decided to sit outside since weather started to cool down. Good options for another Hainanese Chicken Rice and Singapore style foods. read more

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Nandao Rice & Noodle on Garfield in El Monte has a small but amazing menu. We have tried many dishes, been there more than once and just love it. A must try is their Hainan chicken. It has both white and dark meat and both are melt in your mouth tender and wonderful. It comes with rice and soup and both are outstanding. You have to try this one. Their curry is also so good with the perfect amount of spice. Any noodle dish will be a hit for you. They are made so well and so tasty. There menu is big enough that a party of 8 can easily get something different. We love to share. The service is great. They are fast and ever so nice. They will take great care of you. They are fast, but don't rush you out. The place is cute and clean. It is not huge. Parking is easy and the prices are fair. Go there. read more

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9/10 Got the hainan chicken. Everything was delicious and even tho I haven't had too much hainan chicken in my life, this was the best I've ever had. We did wait a longg time for the food which was a little frustrating, but this will go on my 5 star only list. read more

Nandao Rice & Noodle - Pan Asian Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Stopped by for lunch on a Saturday around 1:30 pm with two other friends. The parking lot is behind the building and you walk around to the front. It seems like they have both indoor and outdoor seating and we were seated inside right away. To share, we ordered the Hainan Chicken Rice ($18), Malaysian Chicken Curry ($15), Spicy Wonton ($12), and Scallion Oil Noodle ($13). Everything was so good but the stand out to me was the Hainan Chicken Rice and Malaysian Chicken Curry. I would go back just for those but I will be back to try their other items! read more

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Nan Dao Rice & Noodle delivers on both flavor and portions! The Hainan chicken was solid, but the chicken rice itself was the real star--so flavorful. The curry was also really good and served in a huge portion that almost defeated me. The biggest surprise of the meal was the spicy wontons, which were really meaty absolutely delicious. Highly recommend! read more

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Ordered to-go and the pick up was a little messy. Braised Beef Noodle Soup and Charcoal Tofu! To celebrate Father's Day, we wanted to support a new business in the area. We ordered a bit of everything. A lot of the dishes were kind of spicy. The spiciest of the dishes was the Wood Ear Mushrooms in Vinaigrette. My favorites were the Charcoal Tofu and Braised Beef Noodle Soup. The charcoal has a light tempura crunch. It was so satisfying paired with the soft, silken tofu. The Braised Beef Noodle Soup stood out with the bouncy noodle texture and the super tender beef. The dish was filling. Other honorable mentions were their Crispy Wontons and Kaya Toast with Butter. The wontons were extra crunchy with a thick wonton crisp. The Kaya Toast was also great with the butter. Without the butter, it's standard. When I toasted it at home in the oven, it was amazing! The bread is so airy and crispy. The Hainan Chicken looks great but the rice could be a little more flavorful. Overall, I would come back. The style of the dishes has a Singaporean Taiwanese blend which I enjoyed. read more

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This was a delicious find in the 626 area. What seems like a constant search for the the best Hainam chicken, I would say this restaurant fairs well in that category. What I loved. The soy sauce chicken. I ordered the soy sauce chicken noodle soup. This is a good soup base and tasted like chicken pho with that chiu chow noodle flavor. It's a really good bowl of noodle soup, but that chicken is the start though. The chicken was dark meat and so tender and a light sweetness from that soy sauce. I also tried the hainam chicken. Some pieces were tender and some were dry. So that made it not the number Hainam chicken I've tried, but yes to all the side sauces. The ginger sauce, sweet sauce, and chili sauce enhanced the flavor. Also, that rice is very unique too. It's a cleaner flavor not like the traditional chicken broth rice. I personally like the rice, with a chicken on top with all the sauces as one bite. That's heaven. The cabbage broth served on the side is a nice chaser to wash the rice/ chicken down. Some dishes that was ehhh for me was definitely the fried wonton. It tastes like store bought frozen wontons. It's very dry and doughy even though it should has some grease from being fried. I would pass on this. Second was the French fries. I know we shouldn't of complained about fries from an Asian restaurant but if it's on the menu, it'll get ordered and critiqued. Stick to the basics. The hainam chicken and or soy sauce chicken. Both are quite tasty, but next time I'm definitely going to order the soy sauce chicken rice. That's the best combination in IMO. read more

I'm going to say the hainan chicken rice looks and tastes way more promising than the hainan noodle soup. Skip that and just get the rice. I'm not sure if there's a choice of just dark meat bc my noodle soup came w pretty much all white meat and I freaking hate white meat. The spicy wontons were good but honestly nothing special imo. I'd come back for the rice though. I've driven past this corner spot plenty of times. Finally decided to stop by. Parking is in the same lot as the bank. Service was fast. You can order w waiter or QR code. read more

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Nandao Rice & Noodle has been open for a few months now, serving Hainan Chicken Rice and other popular Southeast Asian style dishes. The dishes looked quite good, so I decided to come try it with some colleagues for lunch. There was no wait, so we were seated quite quickly. I ended up ordering the scallion oil noodles that came with a poached egg. I also tried some of what my colleagues ordered, which included a curry chicken rice, Hainan chicken soup noodles, charcoal tofu, and chicken lime cold noodles. The scallion oil noodles were not too spicy, and the poached egg added an extra creamy texture to the dish. The charcoal tofu was quite tasty - crispy on the outside, with silky tofu on the inside. My favorite dish was the curry chicken with rice, which was just a bit spicy without being overpowering. The food here is quite tasty, and I would definitely come back. read more

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First, my wife loves Hainan Chicken, so I needed to see how she liked Nandao, as they are known for their Signature Hainan Chicken. Located at the northwest corner of Garfield/Garvey, this restaurant has both inside and outside dining, and parking a few steps west in a private lot. Once inside, I found the ambiance bright and clean with a few pictures, and nothing over the top. I ordered the beef noodle soup and the wife had the Hainan Chicken Noodle Soup. We shared the OG Hainan Chicken Plate, which is a fun dish to eat and take photos. We also ordered the wood-ear chicken as a side dish, which I think is better than Din Tai Fung. Service was quick for the non-Hainan Chicken dishes, but the OG dish took about half an hour. I found the experience appealing and found table seating available around 6:00 PM, but filled up quickly around 6:15. I would do takeout next time for larger family events! read more

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My mom and I recently checked out Nandao Rice & Noodle, located at the corner of Garvey and Garfield in Monterey Park. We visited on a Sunday around 1:00 PM, and the place was already packed. I joined the Yelp waitlist when we got there and saw there were about 40 tables ahead of us with an estimated wait time of over 85 minutes. The front of the restaurant didn't look completely overwhelmed, so it seems like a lot of people wisely join the waitlist from home before arriving. Because of the long wait, we decided to change our plans and order our food to go instead. Even though the staff was under immense pressure from the heavy crowd, the service was fantastic. A very friendly server brought me a cup of lemon water while I waited for our takeout. When it came to the food, the owner or perhaps the manager came over to let me know they were temporarily out of dark meat for the Hainan chicken. He explained it would be another 25 minutes for the next batch and asked if I would mind switching to white meat. While I originally wanted the dark meat, he was incredibly helpful and offered me a great deal on the soy sauce chicken instead, which I gladly accepted. The rest of the staff was very attentive as well. They seemed a bit new, so a few orders looked slightly unorganized, but they handled the rush beautifully. Once we got home and tried everything, we were very pleased. The portions are incredibly generous. The white meat of the Hainan chicken rice was decent, but the standout components were the flavorful oily rice and the accompanying sauces. However, the real star of the meal for both my mom and me was the soy sauce chicken. It was thinly cut, delicious, and packed with flavor. We really enjoyed our experience and will definitely be back next time to try more of their dishes. read more

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This place specializes in hainan chicken. I placed a take out order and everything was fresh and packaged nicely! Loved the 3 different sauces. Chicken was moist and you get a good amount of chicken. Also enjoyed the chicken soup that it came with. Ordered the charcoal tofu. It was definitely different and unique. read more

I decided to try out this place. Parking is at the United Pacific Bank lot. Plenty of outdoor seating. Not a lot of tables inside but quite pleasant and comfortable. Hainan chicken is quite tender and moist and not salty. It is better than Ipok place. The curry I took home: not a lot of chicken but has potatoes and tofu balls. The taste looks like I can use more coconut cream. The menu is very simple. Later I tried the curry and found there were lots of tender dark chicken and the taste was quite authentic and the best curry. Maybe this is something to come back to. read more

Nandao Rice & Noodle - Hainan chicken and rice. - Pan Asian Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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This place seems very healthy. For the hainan chicken rice, it only came with white meat, the soup it came with tastes like the chinese medicine soup. Seems like there was dried angelic root, jujubes, etc. Portion wise, it came with alot more than expected. The braised beef shank also tasted herbaly but with beef flavor. I did like the beef shank. It was soft and tender. The charcoal tofu is just black fried tofu. I didnt think there was anything special about it. But it was crispy and the inside was soft. Salt and pepper wings didnt have enough salt or pepper but yes it was healthy tasting. There was barely any oil. Crispy wonton was good. I liked the skin and again healthy cause it wasnt salty enough for me. It also seems like they use the same sweet and sour sauce for all the dishes. Service was fast and you can order through waiter or the qr code. I noticed alot of the older generation come here to eat. Parking in the same lot as the bank. Overall 3.5. read more

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This is a new restaurant that took over the Ten Ren spot on the corner of Garvey and Garfield (I'm not sure if it was something between Ten Ren and Nandao as I don't live here anymore). It's a smallish, casual restaurant that seems to have a focus on Hainan Chicken Rice. I came on a Friday afternoon for a late lunch with my mom and there really wasn't any wait. Servers were nice and we ordered and were served food quickly. We got the Hainan chicken rice, charcoal tofu, and the beef shank noodle soup. The Hainan chicken rice was good, silky chicken with 3 flavorful sauces, and a bowl of flavorful chicken rice. I wish I didn't get white meat but I think you can request white or dark? As a first timer, I had no clue but would def have preferred dark meat personally. The beef noodle soup was alright, flavorful broth and well cooked noodles, beef shank was a bit tough though. The charcoal tofu was the standout dish for me, nice light fried layer with a silky, soft tofu in the middle. I could eat a whole plate myself and still want more. I think overall, it was a nice food spot but with the competition in the 626, you really need to stand out. It supposedly has long waits but I didn't experience it and maybe already speaks to the dying hype. Regardless, I do think the charcoal tofu is a must try but other things need a bit of a tweak to really standout for my tastes. read more

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The dishes here are delicious! Hainan chicken rice is their specialty here. The chicken was tender and supple. The Hainan rice was fragrant. The charcoal tofu was surprisingly good. The tofu was really silky, and the outside was crispy and well seasoned. The scallion oil noodle I really enjoyed. The noodles were perfectly cooked and the sauce was sweet and delicious! The beef noodle soup was pretty good but there's nothing spectacular about it. Overall, the food here is solid and well made. I'd definitely recommend! read more

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This is a solid spot for Hainan chicken. -Hainan Chicken Rice: This was good. Chicken was tender and fresh. I liked the smooth texture of the chicken skin. Sauces were fine. -Charcoal Tofu: Extremely good. The textures were amazing. Outside layer of the tofu has a delicate crunch. Inside the tofu is perfectly silky. There's also a tasty sauce to dip the tofu in. -Chicken Scallion Noodle: Clean and fresh taste. Noodles had great texture. I liked that the sauce had a pleasant sweetness to it. -Braised Beef Shank Noodle Soup: Not bad. However I liked the other dishes more. read more

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Pretty good. We ordered: Hainan chicken - if you like white meat then this is for you. There was no dark meats in our plate. However, the chicken was fresh and tasty. The sauce made it better. Rice was a bit different from the traditional ones. Not a fan. It came witha bowl of soup so that was nice. Charcoal tofu - very silky and soft. A bit crunchy on the outside. Sweet & sour sauce was not bad. Scallion noodles - the way it was made was so different from the ones I normally eat. It had a bit of sweetness and sourness to it. There was a lot of sauce in it. Noodles were not as soft as I hoped for. It was good, but not great. I like the traditional style more. Braised soy chicken noodle - didnt try much of it so couldn't remember... Wontons - I liked it. It was so good for a chilly day. The flavor was very unique. I would totally get it again. Overall experience was ok. Strange how they brought us cups, but never brought us the jug of water. We didnt bother to ask. Service needs improvement. Our server was kind, but she didnt speak English at all. It was a bit tough to order. She was most helpful compared to the others. Parking avail in the back read more

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Was headed to lunch this day when I was stopped at the red light on Garfield and saw this spot. I naturally made a U-turn and came here as I love Hainan chicken and rice and they were brand new. They took over what I believe used to be Ten Ren's in the corner. HAINAN CHICKEN RICE $18. Singapore style. Very well done and flavorful. The rice was light and well seasoned without being greasy and the chicken juicy tender and plentiful. The skin was perfection. Pair this with 3 good sauces (usually one is a miss) and a small soup, it works. Definitely recommending this plate. CHARCOAL TOFU $7. I was really surprised at how good these were. Slices of delicate silky tofu battered in a seasoned savory charcoal batter that was so light to the bite but had such great texture all around, followed by hot silky tofu inside, it was something else! Must get. HAINAN CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP $17. Light and home-like feel, soothing clean broth but perhaps too forgettable. Noodles had a good bite. Okay for me. 4.8/5. read more

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Stopped by on a weekday for lunch and takeout for the office. This is located where the old Tenren used to be and there's plenty of parking in the rear behind the bank. The place is very clean and modern, there's about a 10-15 tables inside. Staff is also incredibly friendly and professional, greeted every customer that came in and made sure tables were taken care of. Food I think with so many Hainan chicken spots in the SGV, it's tough to stand out if a place that specializes in Hainan chicken is not significantly different. The presentation of the dish in combination with flavor profile is one of the best in the area. Chicken (mainly white meat) was incredibly juicy and the sauce was perfectly balanced. Cucumbers soaked up the sauce and gave it a nice texture bite. Sauces are pretty standard. Soup and rice were nicely done to pair with the Hainan chicken. read more

Nandao Rice & Noodle - Hainan Chicken - Pan Asian Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Clean place, friendly and fast service. The owner works the cash register and asks how you enjoyed your food. I had the Hainan Chicken Rice that was perfectly cooked and came with a brothy soup, although their sauces are not what I've come to expect as the standards. The crispy charcoal tofu was a surprising favorite -- very flavorful! This place is a little out of the way for me, but definitely worth coming back. read more

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Seeing that this place is known for Hainan chicken, I knew I had to stop by. Our group of 3 came mid-afternoon (2:30PM) on a Saturday thinking we'd avoid the rush, but the place was still packed. We waited behind one other group, so I can imagine the wait is even longer during lunch and dinner. Once seated, we ordered pretty quickly, but the dishes came out at different times, with one arriving after we already finished the others. It's a casual spot, but they're clearly busy, so plan accordingly. We ordered the Hainan chicken, spicy wontons, and charcoal tofu. - Hainan chicken - Honestly underwhelming. The flavor was clean, but almost too bland for my taste. The chicken wasn't very tender, tasting slightly overcooked. Even with the dipping sauces, the chicken just didn't have enough flavor to stand out. The rice and soup it came with were good but nothing particularly memorable. - Spicy wontons - So good! The flavorful filling was generous, with a great ratio of pork and shrimp. It had great texture and wasn't dry. I also really liked the chili sauce they came in. It had a nice kick without being overly spicy. - Charcoal tofu - Surprise favorite! I was skeptical since I had never had it before, but after seeing it listed as one of their specialties, we had to try it. The tofu was incredibly soft while still holding its shape, with a thin fried coating that added a nice texture without an overpowering charcoal flavor. The sweet chili sauce complemented it perfectly. I've genuinely been thinking about this dish since trying it! We may have come for the chicken, but we stayed for the wontons and tofu, literally. If you're willing to wait, I'd say it's worth trying, especially for those two dishes. I'd definitely come back for those favorites. read more

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The staff here is super friendly and attentive. It was basically a full house when I arrived on a Wednesday afternoon. The staff was very patient and as soon as my entire party arrived we ordered quickly. Spicy wonton - it was not spicy at all it's more on the sweet side Crispy wonton - interesting texture but I would probably skip and try chicken wings next time Hainan chicken rice - the portion of chicken was good and nice flavor !! I liked all the sauces as well. The soup wasn't what I was expecting though. I would recommend this place !! read more

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