I really enjoy this place! Simple, healthy marls with tasty sauces. I love the ginger scallion sauce. The veggie option is delicious as well, might be my favorite thing on the menu. Reasonably priced. No indoor seating, but plenty of outdoor seats. Friendly service. read more

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I'm a big fan of hainanese chicken and rice but this thai style totally elevates it! My favorite is their special sauce (forgot what it's called) because I looveee the texture and taste. I could eat it with literally everything. The fried chicken is really good too! If I could, I would buy large containers of their rice it's literally the best. I can't wait to try their new location soon bc it's close to my house! Yay read more

Rooster & Rice - Crispy chicken and yummy rice - Thai Near Me - Irvine, California

Great Place for highland chicken and the cutlet dish was also delicious! Coming back again soon!

I'm so glad this place opened up in SoCal! happened upon the restaurant and found out they just opened today. They are offering a 20% off discount for the month of November. All the workers and Belle at the front were so sweet as well! There is plenty of seating outside and the service was extremely quick. The place was decorated so nicely with a lovely mural on the wall. I tried the original plate and it was perfect! I highly recommend coming here. Everything is so flavorful and the sauces are delicious. It is definitely the perfect place to get chicken and rice. The rice was fluffy and the broth was good. I am excited to come back! read more

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Food was delicious!!! I ordered the original, but unfortunately, they were out of their signature sauce. I replaced it with the ginger sauce, and it was so tasty on my chicken, along with the season rice and cucumbers! My boyfriend ordered the cutlet, and we both loved that. Fried perfectly! Everything came out pretty quickly as well. We will definitely be back! read more

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This place is cute and clean. The food is worth the drive, I like that this place puts a spin on the traditional chicken rice dishes that I as a Southeast Asian girl is familiar with. The wait time was a little slow and the staff was friendly so it wasn't a horrible wait experience but the shop is small so it can get really crowded while waiting for your order...I just walked out for some air and periodically checked back to see if my order was ready. Overall, I'd definitely be back and recommend. read more

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I always get worried when I go somewhere new that they won't have a vegetarian option but they did! Their tofu bowl was delicious! I'm glad you can buy their sauces bc I am going to have to get some for the house! It's going to be a family staple bc My husband is obsessed with the popcorn chicken and their selection is perfect for kids too. Oh and guava seltzer is a must! read more

Rooster & Rice - Pear guava seltzer - Thai Near Me - Irvine, California

I love the larb popcorn chicken! These deep fried goodies are so unique with the citrusy notes on every bite paired with the kefir lime aoli is chef's kiss! read more

Rooster & Rice - Thai Near Me - Irvine, California

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It was ok. I would have given it more stars if they had told us the Thai tea and Thai coffee were coming from cans and the meal of chicken and rice for two didn't cost $44 (see pic). Other than that, service was fine and parking was ok as well. read more

Rooster & Rice - $44 meal - Thai Near Me - Irvine, California

Service was quick and friendly. Rice and chicken are very tender and tasty. The staff made sure everything was to my liking. Prices are very reasonable for the portion sizes, making it a great value spot. Will go back again. read more

I tried this place a couple times last year. This is mostly a takeout place but you can find minimal seating outside, and even more limited inside. All their menu items are delicious. If you're ordering in person, you might expect some wait time. My fave dish is Hat Yai Chicken, but I feel like it is kind of expensive for the quantity. read more

Glad they opened a location down in Irvine! I've been to the SF locations, and the food was pretty solid. The chicken was a tad dry at this location, but the savory/sour sauce made up for it. It is located in a corporate area so seating is only outdoors. Cashier was attentive and polite! read more

Rooster & Rice - The Original - Thai Near Me - Irvine, California

Food is great! The chicken in both the original and the cutlet are so simple but so tasty, the rice is moist and flavorful. I love the ginger sauce with the original. Comes with warm broth that complements the meal well. There are only outside tables to eat at, and the cashier could've been more pleasant. But I'd definitely come here again. I want to try the Thai special but they were sold out. read more

Rooster & Rice - The Cutlet The Original - Thai Near Me - Irvine, California

Rooster and rice is finally in Irvine . I had the original location up north years ago and I remember enjoying it. And today I still liked it . Probably the best in Orange County . Chicken was a bit dry but still good. Flavorful rice . Kmg sauce was good . Soup flavorful. I'll be a regular for sure read more

Rooster & Rice - Thai Near Me - Irvine, California

service is nice and staff are somewhat friendly. food comes out in a very timely manner. Rice has good flavor but the original chicken.. thigh part is okay.. just okay.. the breast? horrible... overcooked and chewy unlike the Hainanese chicken i had at other places.. also them pitiful sauce for $1.95 is ridiculous... not worth the hype or price. read more

They opened a location in SoCal. I used to eat here all the time and also takeout in NorCal. It's nice to see a location here. Service is great and easy place to get to and park. My favorite boba shop next door, too. I eat a lot and I always eat two bowls haha. A thing I wish they changed though was not touching like receipts while preparing food but other than that I like this place. read more

Rooster & Rice - Thai Near Me - Irvine, California

Hooray!! So glad this place is open in Irvine. It's going to be a killer place to pick up lunches, if you work nearby. It's in the same plaza at 7-Eleven and it's so casual and delicious. Pricing is about $15 a person, which is common these days. But the quality of the food (especially the sauces) are so worth it. I'm so pleased we found this place, this is our second time being there. The grand opening in November 2023 The cutlet is my favorite dish, but the OG chicken is good, if you're feeling like a skinny bitch. The service is great! They're still working out the kinks, but I have no doubt that this place will become a crowd pleaser, especially with the meal preps to make things healthy orrrrr to just eat a really bomb meal Parking is pretty easy, because most of the places are run in, run out, so there's always a spot ready for you! read more

Rooster & Rice - Opened November 2023 - Thai Near Me - Irvine, California

Outstanding and authentic Khao Mun Gai; rice, chicken and broth were amazing and super delicious. The staff were very friendly and their service was fast despite how busy they were on a Saturday night. Love their balloons for the grand opening, the place is very clean with plenty of outdoor tables and seatings. Plenty of parking but I think the word is out on their highly quality, delicious food so come early before they sold out. Highly recommend you try the Hat Yai fried chicken , it is out of this world! read more

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Absolutely amazing find. I used to work in the area and stopped by to see what restaurants were still in this plaza. To my surprise this thai chicken shop had opened up, and I'm always up for some good Thai food. We ordered our food; the original, the hat yai, and the popcorn chicken. The wait was a bit long, bit understandable because it seemed like they were swamped with online orders. Workers were very friendly and apologetic about the long wait time, but we didn't mind. The food was amazing, everything was seasoned well, but the standout for us was probably between the hat yai and the original. The original was simple yet very tasty, and the hat yai added a new dimension to the classic chicken rice, by deep frying the chicken, but it did not feel overly heavy. We will definitely be back for more read more

After a couple of days of heavy holiday eating, I was craving a meal that was lighter and cleaner in flavor. Plus, I was in the Spectrum area, so it was a perfect excuse to try this place on a cold and cloudy December day. Overall, this is a strong contender to the chicken and rice game. Good light chicken flavor, excellent moist texture, the rice was spot on. The broth is a tad salty, so drink sparingly. Their chicken is served boneless, so it made for a seamless eating experience. It makes me wonder how much the flavor would change if they used organic chicken. But at almost $15 a serving, there is a max price point that the consumer is willing to pay. Also, I really appreciate the compostable containers and cutlery that everything comes in. Overall, . There is no seating inside, so dress accordingly if eating immediately. read more

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The staff was very friendly and helped me decide on what to buy since it was my first time. The chicken and rice was so delicious. They give you sauces with your order (the habanero was not spicy at all). Overall a very simple menu and you can pretty much customize to what kind of meat/carbs you want in your plate. Portion is decent, but pricing is a bit steep. read more

Rooster & Rice - The Cutlet + The Original (breast only) - Thai Near Me - Irvine, California

When you want something to grab which is affordable, delicious and quick with real authentic feeling and taste look no further . Kai mon gai is a staple dish in thai cuisine which has that homey feeling to it . We have been here twice and will be coming back . We are happy that this place exists . read more

Service 5/5 - Great customer service. The cashier was super friendly. We had to wait a bit for our food so they gave us a free meal voucher for our next visit! Ambiance 4/5 - No tables inside. It's a to-go place with plenty of seating outside. Food 5/5 - So flavorful! Got The Original and Hat Yai Chicken with Habanero sauce on the side. Love the rice it comes with. Pretty great price for the quantity and quality of food! read more

Rooster & Rice - The Original & Hat Yai Chicken - Thai Near Me - Irvine, California

Came here for a weekday lunch and I got my online order 15 minutes after ordering. Their pretty quick service is great during a limited lunch break. I got the Micro, which is skinless white chicken meat on brown rice with cucumbers. I got it with ginger scallion and sriracha. It was bombbb but the best part was the little chicken broth it came with!! I didn't realize it would come with that but it's my favorite chicken soup I've had yet. The inside is quite small and just has the counter to order from. There's a few tables outside that you can eat from, but looked like most people were grabbing these to go! read more

Rooster & Rice - The Macro with Ginger Scallion and Sriracha - Thai Near Me - Irvine, California

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Recommended by a friend who is a fellow foodie. Hainan Chicken!? Have to try it. The location is on the opposite side of the Spectrum, across from Costco. It is in a small mall. I missed the turn in and had to go around one more time. There are plenty of parking and outside seating. Found out there is no seating inside the restaurant. Ordered 2 thigh meat Chicken rice and a riceless one. I liked the portions of the order and the chicken was soft and tender. The rice itself is flavorful too. While waiting for my order, I saw the menu with the fried chicken skin unfortunately it was all sold out. I agree with other reviewers about the sauce, they should give you the ginger and hot sauce together with the soy rather than charge you $1.45 for the other sauces. I have a feeling that the place was not expecting the amount of customer traffic as the people behind the counter preparing the orders were looking a bit overwhelmed. The lady kept apologizing for the wait to everyone who went up to pick up their order. For sure this is more suited for Togo orders so you can just drive up and pick it up. read more

Rooster & Rice - Thai Near Me - Irvine, California

A quick and easy place to get hainan chicken rice! This isn't really a sit down place but there are some seats available outside the restaurant. If you're looking to dine-in, this wouldn't really be the place but I always come here for a quick dinner! Service is always nice and efficient read more

What I ordered: 6/10: The Original - $14.95 - chicken was dry :( - comes with chicken soup, yum! - rice was mushy/clumpy - sauce was good but I prefer ginger scallion Rooster and Rice is located in a small plaza with few parking spots. It is strictly grab and go, as there are no seats inside. The portion is pretty filling, but I wished the plate came with more than just sauce and cucumbers. With the dryness of the chicken and sogginess of the rice, I was left feeling unsatisfied. If I were to get this again, I would probably get thigh only and try the ginger scallion sauce instead. Food: 6/10 Service: 9/10 Total: 6.5/10 read more

Rooster & Rice - The Original - Thai Near Me - Irvine, California

Service was ok, not much of service- one must stand around after order or wait outside. Food: Chicken is too "soggy " and bland, not made w fresh free ranch chicken. The rice is pretty decent. Small portions for the price. Ambiance: No table to seat inside, one large bench and one small table for two outside. Tables were dirty. I guessed it serves to go /pick up mostly. read more

Check your bank statement after you leave this place. After purchasing the ginger scallion sauce, I discovered that the guy who helped me put a $3.00 tip on my credit card after I left. This is fraudulent and illegal! I spoke to the general mgr but she was more sympathetic to the worker. I won't support an establishment with cheaters!!! read more

My friend and I shared the original and hat yai dishes. The original was a satisfying combination of flavorful rice, fresh cucumbers, and the kmg sauce, which complemented the meal. The chicken itself was decent and not dry. It also came with broth. The broth was as expected. Nothing special, but a nice addition to the meal. The hat yai was crispy and flavorful as well. It paired perfectly with the rice, cucumbers, and the sweet chili sauce. We each ordered a side of the ginger scallion sauce. I'm glad we had our own because we enjoyed this with the meal more than the sweet chili sauce. Though the total cost for two chicken meals and two side sauces was almost $35, it's a bit pricey for chicken and rice, but...inflation. Keep in mind, there's no indoor seating; orders are placed at the counter with ample outdoor seating available. Everyone here was friendly and helpful. read more

Rooster & Rice - The Original, Hat Yai, Chicken Broth, Ginger scallion sauce - Thai Near Me - Irvine, California

Everything is so good here!!! I had it for the first time yesterday and will definitely be coming back often! The popcorn chicken was flavorful on its own and even better with the white sauce that it comes with. Not a lot of breading and lots of protein. The larb sandwich was my favorite. Generous chicken patty and the buns were moist, chewy and a little sweet. The habanero sauce is a mixture of sour and spicy and it was perfect on the sandwich. The cutlet was kid friendly and not spicy. The original chicken dish was good too. Generous protein with all entrees. I had my order for pick up and everything was packaged neatly and labeled the way I requested. The ambiance was relaxing and bright. read more

The food was edible. I got the Hat Yau Chicken, the two legs were cooked so much it was barely any meat on the bone. Chicken seasoning was okay, could be more flavorful. The chicken rice was not good at all. I don't know what it was but no flavor, texture was terrible. Sauce was good. read more

I've been looking for an authentic Hainan Chicken place since moving out of the SGV and this place definitely hit the spot! The chicken was a tad overcooked but the ginger and scallion sauce and oil rice were delicious! The chicken cutlet and popcorn chicken were okay. The ambiance of the restaurant is very interesting, definitely didn't expect such quality hainan chicken to be made here (especially when comparing to SGV spots). We don't live too close, but we'll definitely be back from time to time for the Hainan chicken! read more

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I love this place! The inside isn't large, actually there's no inside seating. But the food is really solid and always hits. It's a good healthy option, and it's consistently always so good! They have a patio area outside if needed, but I always take it to go. Only complaint I would say is that it's slightly expensive for a to go option of food. But besides that it's a great spot. read more

Quick service. Food is always fresh. Favorite dish is hat yai fried chicken and the Original.

I had an absolute phenomenal experience. Ordered the poached chicken and got both sauces. They are both excellent and I would do this again. I felt very healthy and also very satisfied at the same time. I highly recommend dining with this restaurant. read more

I had Hainan chicken plate twice. It's great packaging, love the sauces. My only complaint is that the rice is undercooked. May I please ask that you cook the rice throughly. I will come more often. I am Asian and have eaten all kinds of rice for a very long time. read more

Came here for a quick lunch. We ordered the steamed chicken rice and fried chicken rice. The portions for both the orders were good. Our food and soup were served hot, which is nice for a cold winter day. The steamed chicken is a little bland by itself but is delicious with the ginger sauce that's served with it. The cafe is fast food style where you place your order at the counter. read more

Rooster & Rice - The Original chicken rice, Fried Chicken rice - Thai Near Me - Irvine, California

This a nice grab and go lunch place. No seating inside, only outdoors. I was worried I wouldn't be able to finish, but the portion is just right that we weren't completely stuffed after finishing. I recommend trying the sauces that they have because they're a nice addition to the meal :) read more

The chicken and rice was absolutely amazing and flavorful. The rice was fragrant. I also liked the popcorn chicken as well with the very unique sauce. The staff also has the order ready very quickly. Big fan of this place. read more