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    Rooster & Rice

    3.3 (138 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Cin V.

    Parking is horrid. Stonestown Mall's parking lot is always busy. The chicken isn't as tender as what i'm used to. Service is pretty fast. This was our first time here and will probably be our last.

    The Chicken Burrito
    Franchesca L.

    I'm a big fan of the OG chicken rice here and service is always fast. Their chicken and rice is simple, yet delicious. Their sauces are also yummy! I noticed a new chicken burrito menu item and tried it for the first time today. There's cheese, sour cream, chicken, and rice inside the burrito. The order comes with a side of tortilla chips with pico de gallo and habanero sour cream. I'm not sure I would get it again, but it was an interesting new item for sure.

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    Jolens V.

    I love the happy hour. Got the all dark haianese chicken, generous portion andhas a delicious sauce. The server was really helpful and friendly. The place is clean and spacious. I joined their rewards program and I will continue eating here when Iam in the area.

    Stanley L.

    I ordered the mini marina for portion and weight control. Gotta get rid of my beer belly somehow. Sauce is finger licking good, in my opinion of course. Came into an empty store so felt like I had VIP treatment. Environment is simply serenity. Recommend with my utmost respectful regards.

    Daw M.

    Inside stonestown mall Little shop near the entrance Order at the kiosk Pick up area a bit so you should order online for pick up! Chicken and rice is average. Thanks!

    Denise C.

    Was able to visit again with my mom for the holidays Chinese white chicken in sf Very tasty ..2021 2025

    THE ORIGINAL
    Kevin C.

    First time trying Rooster & Rice and was happy to there at the right time for their weekday happy hour prices (25% off their entire menu at 2-4pm Monday-Friday). I ordered their original, which was breast and thigh over rice with a side of chicken broth. Some parts of the chicken were a bit dry, but overall the meal was still satisfying. Having the chicken broth alongside it helped alot. The staff was super friendly and even brought my food to the table. They have a few tables inside, and the location is right near the main mall entrance.

    Jenny X.

    Came here with a group of friends before watching a movie together. Good: - The portion sizes are good and the price isn't too bad - The food here feels very healthy, I got the original bowl with no modifications - The service is decently fast as well Bad: - It doesn't have much seating so we had to leave to go sit somewhere - I don't like how bland the chicken and rice gets after having more than half of it Overall this was an average location for what I've tried, I've had better Rooster and Rices in the past.

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    Amy Y.

    I went here for their 25% off happy hour between 2-4pm Monday to Fridays and their last opening hour (you have to order with staff to receive the discount). I've eaten a good amount of khao mun gai in my life from various tech food trucks, places in Silicon Valley, and from Rooster & Rice itself so knew what to expect. This location is pretty small but clean. I've eaten here when they first opened, and portions have gotten smaller. What is Rooster & Rice? Pretty much that - a bowl of chicken and rice, typically yellow skin poached chicken with chicken infused rice. Rooster & Rice's dishes come with a small side of a concentrated zesty soy sauce, a side of chicken broth, sliced plain cucumbers, garnished with a sprig of cilantro. - The Original I always get the option with skin-on chicken because that's the best part of Hainan chicken. Unfortunately, the only option with skin-in chicken also includes the skinless breast. All chicken pieces were nicely tender, though sauce is needed for the breast. I'm sad that they don't include ginger scallion sauce automatically. It's a good healthy meal with no bones in the chicken, though truly expensive for chicken and rice. The broth was soothing and tasted of clean wholesome chicken. - Hat Yai Chicken rice with hard fried chicken. It was kind of bland and there was no crunch; it was more tough than crispy. Comes with not enough sweet chili sauce for the chicken. I would definitely not order this again as it was not appetizing or filling. - Chicken Springroll (half) Surprised you can order this as a half portion, which works for me since I like cheaper options for tasting. It's just a spring roll with strips of chicken pieces inside, and delicious peanut sauce. The rice wrapper was very bouncy and moist. - Thai Tea It's a small bottle of what tastes like strong Thai tea imported from Thailand. I like that Rooster & Rice branched out to other chicken dishes that I'd come back to try again, though I wouldn't expect big portions. If you want a healthy light meal, this is a good option. They automatically add a 4.5% surcharge - thanks SF!

    The Original Khao Mun Gai - Chicken Breast and Chicken Thigh Skin On with Chicken Rice, Cucumber, KMG Sauce, and Chicken Broth
    Mike L.

    Back in the before times (aka pre-COVID), when I used to go into an office every day, Rooster & Rice was one of my go-to options for lunch. However, it's no coincidence that I haven't ordered from them since then. Although they were decent enough, I never thought their signature chicken and rice offerings (Khao Mun Gai) were as good as similar dishes I could get elsewhere either. As such, I can't say I've had much of a reason to get it since then. After discovering they now had an outpost up at Stonestown, though, I couldn't resist my curiosity's urge to see if the food was any different than I remember! Located just inside the front entrance to the mall (across from Blaze Pizza), this place is quite modest in size. While they do have some seating of its own, there are only a couple of tables inside, along with a handful of counter seats if you want to dine-in (or you can head up to the food court). Similarly, the menu isn't very extensive either, but it did include a few items I don't recall seeing before, such as their Khao Tom Gai, Hat Yai Fried Chicken and Chicken Burrito. Even still, since I was mostly just curious about how my old go-to order tasted these days, I already knew before I even walked in I was going to get THE ORIGINAL KHAO MUN GAI ($15.45). Consisting of chicken breast and chicken thigh with skin on, chicken rice, cucumber, cilantro (blech), their KMG sauce and chicken broth, this may not be the prettiest thing to look at, but it's a fairly decent amount of food for the money. On the plus side, the chicken itself was tender, well cooked, and I liked that it didn't have any tendon/muscles in it. As for the rice, it was a bit clumpy, but, surprisingly, not mushy/overcooked. All of that having been said, I don't remember the chicken nor the rice tasting so...plain. To be clear, that's not to say it was "bland"; it's just that the chicken tasted like just that (no seasoning) and the rice only had a faint taste of chicken to it. Granted, that's what their KMG sauce is for, and it is quite flavorful, but it's just my memory of it is different. Considering all of the conveniences that they have to offer (plenty of parking, not much of a line, potentially "healthier" than some of the other eateries in the mall, and even happy hour pricing if you come at certain times), Rooster & Rice is a fine option for something simple and easy. However, to me, there's no question that you can find options that are both more interesting and tastier elsewhere.

    Chris R.

    Came here after eating blaze pizza food here is very quick and good. I love the ambience here the Homie Arron Kai did a lot of the artwork with the waves on it and the ambience is very quiet. Very mellow restaurant food is a 10 out of 10 and service. Here is really amazing.

    The Original*Original
    Jeannie W.

    Food was good service was good but portion too small for $16. If you're a big eater you needed to order 2. It is located inside the stonestown mall.

    Khao Tom Gai
    Jan R.

    Dare I say, it's the best jook (porridge) i've ever had! Khao Tom Gai FTW! My gosh, I love it! You need to try it. So good that I ordered via Ubereats yesterday and braved Stonestown Mall and its lack of parking today. Among all of the Chicken and Rice places that opened these last decade in SF, i still find Rooster and Rice to be the cleanest tasting one. I remember going to this place at least twice a week for lunch (at the Marina district) The KMG and Habanero sauces are bomb.com and are absolutely a must whenever you order "The Original" Regarding this branch at Stonestown, for some reason, there's always something that goes wrong though. Forgets to provide utensils even when asked, Forgets to take out the cucumbers even when asked to and so on. Also, the habanero sauces yesterday and today were brown.. i know i haven't had it for a few months but isn't it usually orange? Still tasted yum yum yum though.

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    My go to for hainanese chicken. Solid, tasty, and good for grab and go. FYI - you will smell here though since there's no ventilation.

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    Saap Ver Authentic Thai Cuisine

    4.0
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    5.0 mi
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    Spent the day in the city yesterday with my two best friends to celebrate one of their birthdays…read more Went to De Young for Monet and were starving after so we stumbled on this fantastic Thai restaurant! Every bite and sip was delicious. We ordered family style and shared everything. The service was also fantastic, even though we got there late and didn't realize until the food was beginning to come out that it was last call, our server and all the other workers that came by were all so friendly and made us feel welcome. We ate quickly and boxed the rest so they could get home. What we ordered: Tom Kha soup - coconutty, creamy, a lil sour and a lil spice. Delicious. Fresh rolls - crisp and springy with lots of greens and tofu and a good peanut sauce to dip. Crispy pork belly sweet basil - the CRISP and flavor of this pork belly was to die for. Chicken larb - this was my favorite dish of the night. Heavy basil/herbs, just a little kick from the chilies, full on flavor explosion. I will be thinking of this dish for a long time haha. Beef Pad See Ew - chewy in the most delicious and favor packed way. Love pad see ew and this one was great! Pad cha scallop - Came out sizzling on a cast iron! This dish was fun and the scallops while small, were fresh and had lots of flavor. And finally, for dessert we ordered the black rice durian. It was all three of us' first time trying Durian and we loved it! Creamy and a little funky but the black rice and sauce emphasized its natural sweetness. Thank you to everyone at Saap Ver for adding to my besties birthday happiness! Can't wait to come back.

    My friends had been hearing about this place in SF, and so when I was in town, we decided to give…read moreit a try! The inside of the restaurant was quite lively, even though it was pretty early in the evening. The decorations were very colorful, and the atmosphere felt lively. Service was fine, but the food did take awhile to get to us. We ended up ordering crispy pork, duck curry, pad thai, and fried rice (sorry don't remember which fried rice in particular). I think the pad thai and fried rice were a bit light in flavor, but the curry and crispy pork were really yummy! The duck curry kinda took me by surprise because of the lychee haha I wish the portions were bigger, but great taste.

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    Blackwood

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    5.4 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
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    Had such a great brunch experience, and Mark made it even better. From the moment we sat down, he…read morewas incredibly friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. He checked in at all the right times, gave great recommendations, and made sure everything came out perfectly. You can tell he really cares about providing excellent service without ever being overbearing. Mark's positive attitude and professionalism made our meal memorable, and he's a big reason we'll be coming back. If you're here for brunch, definitely ask for Mark--you'll be in great hands!

    Found this spot on TikTok and it looked Instagram worthy, so my cousin and I headed over on…read moreSaturday for a late lunch [def have to go back for brunch]. We decided to share a mimosa flight, spring rolls, and ahi scoops. Even though it wasn't brunch, they still allowed us to order a brunch flight, and they were so polite and helpful throughout 4.8/5. The inside is tiny, but quite stunning, clean, and gives a lot of opportunities for insta-worthy pics 4.9/5, I only wish there had been an actual photo wall. Now to the food. The crispy spring rolls were cooked perfectly, and seasoned well. The clear noodles and veggies were so yummy. I asked for soy sauce because that's what I prefer over sweet sauce, but honestly they needed nothing 4.8/5. The ahi scoops had the best seaweed salad on it that I have EVER had, the wasabi cream on top was the show stopper, and I don't even like wasabi 5/5. We shared the flight and was more than tipsy from two drinks each, flavors on point champagne delicious 5/5. Overall

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    New Thai Elephant

    4.3
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    6.4 mi
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    I enjoyed this spot with my son. I got the spicy seafood salad and it was extremely good.read more

    Cozy ambience that's great for meetups and long hangouts to chat and catch up. The staff was very…read morekind and the service was decently fast. The interior is well decorated with Thai culture and with the darker tones of the design, it makes the restaurant feel quite fancy. 4.5/5 - Crispy Pork (Moo Krop) Fried Rice - Very savory fried rice dish. Spiced well and very filling. We didn't expect the pork to be cut so large and mixed into the rice, but it was very tender and easy to still eat. We would've expected the pork to be sliced maybe in half or fourths to make the dish feel like a "pork fried rice" than a fried rice + pork mix, but it still worked well and if you love pork, this will definitely be your fix! 5/5 - Pad Thai - We thought the restaurant nailed this classic noodle dish. Filling portions and did not overcook their noodles. You can taste each component of the dish, which speaks to everything not being under or overcooked. We ordered nuts on the side but you would be quite satisfied ordering this if you like pad thai! 4.5/5 - Pad Gra Prow - Appropriate veggie to beef proportion and very flavorful. Minced well and great to complement with your carb dishes (noodle or rice). We thought the dish was slightly oily but it feels well absorbed when eaten with our pad thai. If you have tried the dish before and would like it, this will be satisfactory!

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    Hed verythai

    4.4
    (560 reviews)
    5.9 mi
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    #3 chicken set with Coconut dessert. $26.01 not including tip…read more There is an art to living life where the order of experiences impact each other synergistically. When it comes to food, we all already know that dessert comes last as to cleanse the palette, but what about when it comes to an arrangement like this? I was on a quest to discover the cosmic order that transcended preference. I am not a scientist, but I know when a couple meets, 1+1=4. Peanut butter + jelly are way better together instead of by themselves. There was more than to these 6 dishes served individually as they were served together to create a far greater experience. Chicken & rice is a classic combo that really transcends cultures. I ended up pouring my "Thai Massaman Peanut curry with chicken" on the rice. The rice really soaked up the juices, it was so good. Next, my mouth experienced contrast therapy. It experienced a nice sauna from the hot chicken curry and took a cold plunge from the "Central Thai-style green papaya salad". The one thing that I could not understand was the "Thai coconut mushroom soup". It was sour and really interrupted my contrast therapy. Next time, I'll figure that out. The "Sautéed Butternut Squash" you could really eat in between everything. It complimented the chicken as something savory. When I wanted a break from the chicken, I took a stab at the squash. The "Homemade Pudding" was ate at the end and it was OK. I got the Coconut, but the sugar tasted off. I am very picky with sugar, I cannot have any processed sugar, I cut that stuff out 5 years ago and life could never be better. Overall, the mystery really turned this into a 5/5 experience. The "Homemade pudding" despite being ok, still did its job of cleansing the palette. With regards to the "Thai coconut mushroom soup", I just didn't understand the art. Whoever does understand the art or who has written a book about it, please please refer it to me.

    Very cute sets of Thai food - really enjoyed the variety of dishes you can try. Got the beef set…read moreand my partner got one of the special sets. Loved all the items in my set, but the curry noodle free soup with beef was the best one! A bit pricey for what it is but a very cute place and tasty experience overall

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