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    Rooster & Rice

    4.2 (384 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    ROOSTER & RICE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Tammy S.

    Came here for lunch and they ran out of steamed chicken. I was kind of disappointed because I was looking forward to eating steamed chicken. I ended up eating the Thai-style chicken (I forgot what it was formally called). It had good flavor. My friend who was visiting from Thailand was satisfied with how the chicken was cooked. I was glad that I tried something different, but I hope they have steamed chicken available the next time I come.

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    Shannie C.

    i had been wanting to try this spot bc bf is into "the macro" as a healthy meal consisting of chicken, brown rice, sauce, and broth. conveniently, i needed to use up some classpass credits and saw this as an option under food & drink! everything was great i just felt that the price is a little steep for what youre getting. i dont love any of the sauces either, but i think thats bc i'm not used to thai style chicken rice. service was good and fast and i dont like chicken skin so i liked that they had an option to remove that :) very fast casual spot. i would come back if i'm in the area and craving chicken rice

    Nancy L.

    I love Hainanese Chicken Rice so I was excited to try a Thai style one. The store is cutely decorated but it has no seating inside. There are outdoors seating in the plaza. Hainanese Chicken rice was good portion and the fried chicken was crispy. It's a good quick bite if you work in this area.

    Leeza D.

    Perfectly poached and well seasoned chicken. I like their ginger soy sauce. They were busy at lunch time but service was fast. Outdoor seating available and parking was not an issue. Please come and create your own adventure.

    Willie L.

    Stopped Rooster & Rice to try out their version of Hainanese chicken rice. And also tried out the Hat Yat chicken rice. The location has no seating in the store and will have to eat the food outside or take it to go. We ordered our food at the counter and took the food as takeaway. The original chicken rice was tender and rice was flavorful. The Hat Yat chicken was nicely fried, but would have been nice to pair with some fresh spice to kick up the flavor. We had also ordered the fried chicken skin, which was also missing some spice.

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    Chloe L.

    Solid takeout spot near Spectrum! Not too many things on the menu, pretty easy to order for indecisive people. We ordered: - original: very very mild flavor. Chicken is cooked very tender but I would recommend dipping it in the side soup as you eat! Pairs very well with the ginger scallion and KMG sauces. - hat yai: very crunchy seasoned flavor! Also very tender under the batter, personally this was my favorite dish. I think ordering those two dishes was a good move, a good contrast between strong/mild flavors and textures.

    Helen L.

    Came for lunch and tried The Original (steamed/boiled style chicken) and my friend got The Cutlet (fried katsu style). Friendly and fast service. No seating inside, but there's a few tables and chairs outside. Both entrees were deliciously flavored and cooked, along with the sauces they came with. The rice was a little soggy for my liking but overall, it was good.

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    Austin M.

    Ah, unfortunately this spot missed the mark for me. I found the chicken to be underwhelming and frankly, quite dry (even the dark meat portion). The sauces were also just okay, I think Savoy in the SGV is still the blueprint for a solid hainan chicken rice. May have been a bad day though, and might need to revisit. Quick service and clean interior however, so plus points for that.

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    Michael F.

    Decent chicken and rice place. Was a little baffled when I saw they sell chicken skin by itself, fried chicken skin?!??! I had to get it and see why it earned a spot as menu item. What did I realize? Its like eating chips with sinfully tasty grease bursting in flavor. Is this healthy? No a chance. Will i come here after a Costco run? Bet.

    Popcorn Chicken
    Sylvie C.

    Omg what was there not to love about the food from Rooster & Rice? I am drooling just remembering the taste of their popcorn chicken pieces & khao man gai. The rice and chicken thighs paired perfectly with the dipping sauce and it was absolutely delectable. The meat was so tender and rice had a wonderful flavor to compliment the entire dish. The popcorn chicken were perfect -- lightly battered, tender meat, and flavor explosion in every bite. The order was placed via Doordash for delivery and arrived perfectly packaged and without delay. I think I know what I am ordering later tonight!

    The Original
    Shirley Z.

    Pretty good hainan chicken rice! Service was very quick and there's tons of free parking. There are no seats and tables located inside but plenty outside. There also doesn't seem to be a bathroom available for customers, which I would definitely keep in mind if you plan on staying for a while. I ordered the original with KMG sauce and Siracha. It was $16 for one portion including tax and I was able to finish the entire plate in one sitting so the price is a little steep for what you get for sure. I've had hainanese chicken at some of singapore's most famous hawker stalls and while this isn't the same quality, it definitely captures the essence of those dishes. It's convenient, quick, and close to Chapman's Rinker campus.

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    Lucio S.

    I love coming here but it's a very strange rule that the owner doesn't allow customers to switch the sources. We genuinely don't like the the sources it comes with (Sitacha), Hope the owner is reading this and make the switch. Add: I was given Siracha & pickles (not change allowed for either of them.

    The Original
    Sydney H.

    I ordered the Original and I thought it was okay - while the chicken and rice were moist and well cooked, the cucumbers were soggy and the broth was lukewarm and a little bland :( I would have also liked a little more chicken for the amount of rice served. Prices here are a bit high for a takeout spot in my opinion. Maybe I would have had better luck ordering something else.

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    The food is amazing. This is definitely somewhere I could eat for lunch regularly with how light and tasteful the food is.

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    3 years ago

    very tasty, love the hainan sauce. chicken is a little bland but the rice is nice and seasoned. nowhere to eat inside though.

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    3 years ago

    The original chicken with the ginger scallion sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be going back

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    3 years ago

    Was disappointed to receive my meal without the sauce but the chicken and rice were still good.

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    Excellent, fast service, easy pickup.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxvcccccccsjdjdhdbdjdjsjdjdjdjdjdndidjdjdjxhdbdjdbejsee cd s

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    Stopped by with my fiance and a few of our friends. What incredible food and service! Can't wait to go back!

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    Ask the Community - Rooster & Rice

    Is there any seafood in the dishes?

    No seafood or fish sauce in any of our dishes. Chicken is currently the only meat we serve.

    Is Rooster and Rice within walking distance of the Irvine CA train station? Does anyone have any other recommendations?

    It's probably the best Hainan chicken in the area. The boba shop next to it is good as well.

    Are there peanuts or nuts in the meals?

    Hello! No nuts at all in our food, only soybean in the Khao mun gai sauce

    Is the chicken halal?

    They are not halal but still very tasty

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    A silicone coaster/drink holder was not available at Diamond Jamboree so we headed straight over to…read moreSiam Station for lunch. Parking can be difficult in this strip center especially around lunch time. We were the 1st ones on the waitlist. We chose to sit inside to not have to breathe in car exhaust or be disturbed by a car alarm going off. We ordered chicken satay, holy basil with fried eggs and ground chicken, Moo Tod Nom Pla which is crispy pork belly marinated in fish sauce, and pad see ew with chicken. I enjoyed the tender chicken with peanut sauce and cucumber salad. My favorite dish was the Holy Basil with Fried Eggs. I appreciated the spice from the Thai chili. The pork belly marinated in fish sauce with house Jaew sauce was unusual and not quite what we expected. Daughter was satisfied with her lunch before work and was glad we tried this Thai restaurant that we were able to recommend to her father.

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    We were greeted nicely when we first walked in. We were asked if we needed help deciding. Very…read morehelpful! The food was excellent, service was fast, food was served hot hot hot. I had the curry lunch special which ended up being a little too spicy for my mouth (health issue) she took it back and re adjusted the heat for me and it was much better. So polite and accommodating.

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    Absolutely delicious Thai food! Krua Mae Thai has quickly become one of my favorite go-to spots…read morewhen I'm craving authentic flavors and comforting dishes. Everything we ordered was packed with flavor and clearly made with care. The spices, freshness, and balance in the dishes were spot on. Each bite was satisfying and full of that bold, crave-worthy Thai taste. While the curry wasn't my personal favorite (the veggies were a bit undercooked for my taste), everything else more than made up for it. From the appetizers to the stir fry, everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Service was friendly and quick, and the owner/chef is always welcoming. Highly recommend this place for anyone who loves Thai food. You can really taste the quality and heart in every dish!

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    First thing I have to say was the wait outside looked promising. But once seated it was quite…read moredisappointing. The meats on all the dishes seemed to be par boiled before adding to the stir fry with very little seasoning. You get this rubbery texture when biting in to the beef chicken and squid. The pad kee mao tasted like it was cooked with some Lao ga ma chili oil more of a Chinese's take of the dish. Def taste the peppercorn from the sauce throwing off the authentic Thai flavors. Pineapple fried rice was lacking season... just taste like added curry powder with very seasoning to bring out the body of an original pineapple fried rice even a squeeze of lime didn't help... Also ordered the catfish which turned out to be some kind of random fish kinda had the texture of snake head. I asked the waitress "are you sure this is catfish" she answered back with the cook said it is. Clearly wasn't it had scales removed from the skin and tossed in oily sauce instead of the curry that was promised. Really disappointed... the only thing that was good was the water refills... food wasn't balanced either too salty or too bland. Isn't a fine dining experience but typical of a small restaurant. Safe to say I won't be coming back even if I visit OC again.

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