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    Rooster & Rice

    4.2 (546 reviews)
    ModerateChicken Shop, Thai
    Open • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

    Order Rooster & Rice Takeout or Delivery

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    THE RICELESS
    Joey W.

    It's a great spot to grab a weekday lunch. I get the original and the riceless with dark meat. The chicken is always juicy and tender. The ginger scallion sauce provides a lot of flavor to the chicken. When I do get the rice, the flavor is slightly flavored so it complements perfectly.

    The Original
    Phanna P.

    Wasn't too busy on a Friday for lunch. Order came out Quick. Chicken was moist, the ginger sauce pairs well with the rice and chicken.

    THE ORIGINAL

    Was disappointed in what I ordered from this location. My food was warm rather than fresh and hot. I can tell that the rice was not fresh and had prob been sitting in the rice cooker for awhile because I tasted gritty and tough rice pieces. The chicken, similarly, felt like it was sitting in a food warmer for long period of time. It had a chewy texture and was warm rather than hot and soft. I had to microwave my food because I felt like it was not safely hot enough to eat. I would not recommend this location or the food here.

    The menu
    Cami R.

    Popular takeout spot I think around 8 people picked up to go orders while we sat outside! The outdoor area is cute and was a great place to enjoy our meals! Food was good - I think next time I would get the Khao Tom Gai even though the portion was kind of small, it looked really good! Hours on yelp/google maps are also wrong! Said it was closed on Friday, luckily we were just walking by and decided to eat here so we knew it was indeed open!

    THE ORIGINAL
    Sarah C.

    great chicken rice! chicken was really tender and ginger scallion sauce was good. added a poached egg as well. the soup was also yummy

    Eric L.

    Happy Hour pricing is advertised for Monday through Friday, 4:00-6:00 pm and last hour before closing, which was 7:00-8:00 pm tonight. This signage is to the right of the entryway, fully visible. My receipt has my order placed at 7:29 pm, so clearly happy hour eligible. I entered the storefront already knowing what I was going to order, the young male working the front was sitting on a stool while looking down at his phone. I approached the front counter, he looked up at me as I continued walking to the counter to place my order, but then he looked back down at his phone.. So, being ignored completely and purposely, I order through the kiosk. I assumed the kiosk would be programmed to automatically discount orders during happy hour periods, but that didn't happen with my order. I, regretfully, even tipped on this order...for the kitchen staff, I guess... There was another pair of customers who had ordered before me already there when I arrived, based on the numbering system on their order compared to my name from the kiosk, it was clear that they had been rung up by a human. I'm waiting for my order and the next customer walks in, places their order, and the cashier tells them the total, then corrects himself and applies the happy hour discount, then tells the customer the discounted total. So, pretty sure I would've received the happy hour discount if he had bothered to ring me up instead of ignoring me and having me order through the kiosk. I don't know why I wasn't worth the time for this young person to put his phone down, get off his stool, and take my order...like he did for the customers before me and after me...but this purposeful discrimination cost me 25% compared to the other customers in the store while I was there. I'm sure it's more that he's just young and lazy, and not any actual discrimination or prejudice against me compared to the customers immediately before and after me, but I am genuinely curious why he ignored me after looking at me. It's so dumb. I love this place, and this location is better than the other ones I've been to. And, of course, the food still tasted as good as it always does. I didn't even go there because of the discount, I was just glad I made it before closing after driving 8 hours home from SoCal and wanted comforting food. I mentioned that the kiosk doesn't apply the happy hour discount and he just stared at me blankly without saying a word. I gave him a few seconds to see if he'd say anything at all, but then I bailed him out and just said "just so you're aware" and walked out. I'll still go back here after this, but obviously I'll stand there until a human rings me up and remind them about the discount if it happens to be happy hour next time.

    Lame
    Brendan Edwin C.

    Portions getting smaller and smaller and prices going up. Last bowl had 4 ounces of chicken

    Brown and flavorless ginger scallion sauce and literally all the chicken that came with my $17 Original meal.
    Asia R.

    R&R is usually my go to so I'm sad that I need to post this to warn everyone that something is seriously wrong at this location. I ordered my usual Original through Uber Eats and received about 2 ounces of chicken breast total in my meal for which I was charged $16.95 plus tax, tip and fees. I'm on a restricted medical diet so I've gone through phases in the last few months where I've ordered this exact meal everyday for weeks on end and there is usually a good sized chicken breast included. They either screwed up my order or have started ripping customers off. When I called to try to get answers the employee I spoke with was extremely rude and tried to blame the missing chicken on the delivery driver despite my telling them the package arrived stapled shut with the receipt and no sign of tampering. They refused to apologize and acknowledge that they'd either made a mistake or dramatically changed their portion size and instead kept trying to gaslight me in every way they could think of. The ginger scallion sauce is also totally wrong, instead of the delicious combo they usually offer this was just brown, grated ginger with some canola oil poured on top of it. They charged me the usual $2.95 for a tiny serving, though. DON'T patronize this location, something is seriously wrong.

    Katy W.

    The hours on Yelp is incorrect. They are open on Sundays. I ordered through Uber Eats and the food was ready in 5 minutes. On the app, you can customize to having extra cilantro and cucumbers. The food was delicious. I like how it comes with chicken broth as an appetizer. The ginger sauce was not salty. The chicken was smooth and not chewy. I'll definitely be back!

    Toddler approved.
    Katie B.

    I've been ordering Rooster and Rice for years and years. Now I get to share with my 16 month old and she loves it too! Healthy & quick option that rarely disappoints. P.S. Portions are back to pre-pandemic!

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    Chadie G.

    Friendly welcome and kind service. Outside available seating / No indoor dining Khao Tom Gai was packed with a delicious broth. Very comfy , warming food. I wish the portion was bigger. My brother had the original and ate everything! He really liked his meal. I didn't get the Thai flavors that I was expecting. The Khao Tom Gai reminded me of the Filipino chicken congee. Nice bits of fresh garlic. Over all, I was expecting a little bit more. But it was still a satisfying meal.

    Price increase by like 50% :O
    Alexander H.

    Good spot with quick service. Also it's really only had take out but does have a couple small tables right in front. Chicken and rice were cooked perfectly and the sauce it was served with was super tasty. Kind of overpriced for what you get though.

    The Original, chicken thigh with jasmine rice.

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    Rooster and rice simple and great. It's pretty cheap and simple for a healthy meal and not too expensive

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    Ask the Community - Rooster & Rice

    Any low sodium options for someone with high blood pressure?

    Any shellfish or fish allergens in the menu? Trying to avoid risk of reaction. Thanks!

    It's only meats, eggs, veggies and rice on the menu.

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    Saap Ver Authentic Thai Cuisine - Kor Moo Yang: Grilled Pork Shoulder ($21) w/ rice ($4) + Kung Chae Nam Pla: Raw Prawns w/ house spicy lime sauce ($19)

    Saap Ver Authentic Thai Cuisine

    4.0(927 reviews)
    2.6 mi•Mission Bay
    •$$

    The minute I saw interior pictures on Yelp, I knew I had to come here; every restaurant with good…read moredecor takes their food more seriously, and I was not disappointed. I came on Sunday around 5:30, and was seated immediately. The steady influx/outflux of customers never made it seem too quiet, even though only half the restaurant was utilized. If you decide to come here, I recommend avoiding the Thai staples like Pad Thai and Tom Yum, and ordering at least 1 dish from the "From the Chef" section. This place feels more authentic with more unique offerings compared to your regular run of the mill Thai place (they are mostly government sponsored anyways). I ordered a Papaya salad (Som Tum Poo Pla), a Shrimp Paste Fried Rice, and Roasted Pork with Crispy Pork Belly. For starters, the Papaya salad with a bigger price tag is not for the faint of heart. There is a load of fish sauce, and combined with anchovies, makes for an...acquired dish. I was told by my server that it's pretty authentic, but it's a little too authentic and reminds me of Natto or Beijing tofu juice. The Shrimp Paste Fried rice is a must order; the spread is very instagram worthy and gives me vague paella vibes in terms that it's shareable and good for parties 2-4. I did not see this dish at other Thai restaurants I've been to, so I'd consider pretty unique. Just be mindful that it's on the sweeter side, and the chilis on the side are very, very spicy, so allocate accordingly. The Roasted Pork with Crispy Pork Belly was by far the star of the show. The skin was super crispy, and the pork itself was super tender, melt in your mouth feeling. The flavors and seasonings were perfect, with just a hint of basil to elevate the entire taste. A true adventure for the taste buds, and a must order as a shareable. Service was super friendly, and my waiter answered all my questions with a smile, and even gave us his recommendations since we wanted to stray away from the basic thai food orders. This place is a must come to if you're looking for true authentic Thai food from a chef that has pride in his work. I can't wait to come back to try their other unique dishes!

    I've had Saap Ver bookmarked for a while and finally went with 2 old coworkers on a Tuesday night…read more It was packed! I think they benefit from offices nearby, but also, it's the Design District! I don't go there that often, but got there pretty easily on a Lyft Bike. They're also walking distance to a few bus stops and Caltrain. Service was good. For 3 of us, we ordered and shared family-style: - Wagyu Basil Tray--good meat and rice with spices and a perfectly-cooked egg. Hey, I love eggs. - Chicken pad Thai-nice amount of chicken. Good noodle texture and flavor. - Saap Wings--salty and yummy. We also individually ordered Hot ginger tea, Coconut Water, and Thai iced tea. Would be back! It gets loud and the lighting is dim and moody, could be good for groups or date night and we also saw a few families.

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    Saap Ver Authentic Thai Cuisine - Colorful interior

    Colorful interior

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    Pad See Ew

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    Thai Spice - Peanut Sauce

    Thai Spice

    4.3(333 reviews)
    0.9 mi•Polk Gulch, Nob Hill
    •$$

    Cute spot that's fairly priced and with good food? That's a triple threat! Came here for dinner…read morewith work friends and split a few dishes. We trie the crispy rolls ($12), papaya salad ($14.50), drunken noodle ($17.25), pad see ew ($17.25) and choo chee salmon ($23.95). The crispy rolls were vegetarian and came with a side of sweet chili dipping sauce. It was a standard roll, nothing to complain about but not something I would go out of my way for. Papaya salad was fresh and came with lettuce leaves as well. A solid app to split with a small group. I didn't try the drunken noodles as the group wanted beef in it, but I heard it was good. We decided to get tofu as the protein for the pad see ew, and it definitely hit the spot. However, I'd say the choo chee salmon was the winner. The curry sauce was super flavorful and had hints of coconut. Salmon was cooked well, and it came with some veggies that soaked up the curry. We didn't ask for rice on the side since we already had 2 carb dishes, but it would pair very nicely with white rice. Service was good. They checked on us and made sure we had everything we needed. I wish they had all the thai spices and sauces though. Usually at Thai restaurants, there's four different condiments, but this one only had a homemade spice concoction.

    Food was ok. Ordered the Khao Soi. I liked that there are mustard greens in there that cut out the…read morepotential heaviness of the curry. Packed spot on a Wednesday but couldn't really have conversation with my group bc it was kinda loud. No substitutions and 20% gratuity for a party of 6. I didn't pay attention to this and paid an extra 7% tip.

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    Thai Spice - A very empty restaurant

    A very empty restaurant

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    Spicy Basil (Pad-Gra-Pow)

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    Lapisara Eatery - Iced Ube Latte ($8.50)

    Lapisara Eatery

    4.6(2.1k reviews)
    1.4 mi•Lower Nob Hill
    •$$

    We got the ube latte and iced Thai tea. The ube latte was nutty and delicious. I just wish it had…read morebeen a tad bit hotter, but I'm sure you can ask for it extra hot. The iced Thai tea was well-balanced and not overwhelmingly sweet. The chicken waffle was also good--especially the chicken itself. It was lightly battered and crisp to perfection. I do wish the waffle was more toasted since it was a bit soggy even with barely any syrup. The fruits were fresh and tasted really yummy. As for the PaNang omelette, it was delicious!! It's filled with meat and vegetables, so it's pretty hearty. The curry was so good and had just the right amount of spice. I would highly recommend the PaNang omelette. Parking was difficult since it's in the Tenderloin, but it was definitely worth it. The workers are nice, and the place is really cute.

    This should be a good indicator for how much I enjoyed Lapisara. I was in San Francisco for four…read moredays and I visited Lapisara three times. Twice for breakfast and once for dinner. The servers are so friendly, kind and hardworking. They truly know what exceptional customer service is about. The food was perfectly prepared and the presentation was so appealing, with the little touches of Thai hospitality. My first breakfast was the Meat Lover's Omelet with House Potatoes. Tasty and it really hit the spot. Great coffee too! Dinner consisted of a flavorful beef Mussamun chili dish. Awesomely tender beef in a savory sauce. A Stella Artois worked well for my drink. My second breakfast was a Belgian Waffle with Chicken Apple Sausage and Scrambled Eggs. Perfection, with fruit accents of banana, blueberries, strawberries and grapes. Thanks to the chefs and servers at Lapisara! I'm a big fan now.

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    Lapisara Eatery - Indoor area of the restaurant.

    Indoor area of the restaurant.

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    That bacon, tho...

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    Blackwood

    Blackwood

    4.1(2.4k reviews)
    0.2 mi•Marina/Cow Hollow
    •$$
    Locally owned & operated
    12 years in business

    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

    Had Blackwood on my list for a while as I was looking for nee brunch places to try. The premise of…read morea thai fusion brunch intrigued me and I was hoping it was would surpass my expectations and previous experience with Peacock Pansy (similar brunch spot). The reservation system was a bit odd with no designated time slots, but rather you put in a time yourself online. The system turned out to not work very well as I originally booked a spot for 2 at 11am and then had to call to move it to 11:40am (weird time). Turns out when we got there, my name or a close spelling of it was on the list for 12:40pm. This wasn't a big deal to me since it's easy to mishear on the phone so we moved on from that. The restaurant was decently booked and we sat inside. Now for what my partner and I ordered! Unfortunately nothing called to me strongly so I went with the very basic choice of 2 eggs plate with ciabatta toast and rainbow potatoes. I added in chicken sausage for $3. 5/10: The toast was unbuttered and honestly tasted stale. The potatoes were nice and crispy, but unsalted and quite plain. The eggs were nice, I got mine scrambled. Sausages were okay, I think I actually ended up with the pork sausages rather than chicken. My plate was $26 and I can confidently say it is not worth close to that unfortunately. Brussel Florentine Benedict 6/10: My partner was intrigued by the ton yum hollandaise sauce. There was a hint of it which was nice. Benedicts were okay, nothing special. Coconut oat matcha 8/10: On the sweeter side, but enjoyable! I liked the toasted coconut pieces on top and thought it was a nice drink. Premium matcha wise, I don't agree necessarily, but hey it was an enjoyable drink. Drip coffee 0/10: My partner loves a drip coffee and not in a snobby way. From diner coffee to honestly plain old regular slightly brunt coffee, thats her jam. This coffee was just burnt. Not sure what happened but it was $5 for a completely bitter cup of burnt coffee. Not great. Fun side note: As we were ordering the table next to us called attention to their dish as their waffle was completely undercooked and tasted bitter. The wait staff was apologetic about it, but seemed to either not understand or insist it was "too sweet" not undercooked or bitter. The table was very polite about it so honestly it was not the best look for the restaurant. It was simply feedback and I don't believe it was taken very well. Regardless, just a fun note to throw in! We will not be back unfortunately. There are many lovely brunch spots and restaurants around the city and sadly I don't think this one is worth a try just because of the cost for the quality, but I always tell myself its always worth to try in case you do think differently!

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    Blackwood - 24 hour beef noodle soup

    24 hour beef noodle soup

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    Chicken and Waffle

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    New Thai Elephant - C01. Pad Thai Noodle

    New Thai Elephant

    4.3(625 reviews)
    1.3 mi•North Beach/Telegraph Hill
    •$$

    We were in SF over Valentines Day and this restaurant was suggested to us by the valet at our…read morehotel. So we walked over and were pleasantly surprised that it was very good. It wasn't terribly busy so the staff was very attentive and offered suggested for both appetizers and entrees. The egg rolls were some of the best we had ever had, crispy and light. I wanted a spicy salmon dish, which while very tasty, wasn't very spicy. Everyone else at the table, got exactly what they ordered and exactly how they wanted it. While it doesn't look like much from the outside, once inside, the food and service definitely make up for it. Visit here if you get the chance.

    I'm giving this place a solid 3.5 Stars so I rounded up to 4…read more I would have rated it higher but they brought my entree out 10 minutes before the rest of the food including our appetizer! So that sucked. 1st let's admire my Thai Ice Tea. This was so adorable & I felt bad drowning him in my tea ha 2nd - my co-worker said this was the 2nd best Pad Thai he's ever had. They grill the tofu so it's got some crunch to it. Which totally elevates the Pad Thai. My Panang Curry with duck was excellent! Decent amount of duck just a few bones. Great little kick on the spice BUT not so spicy that it makes you regret life choices! Delicious will order again. The only thing I'd complain about is that my rice wasn't sticky. I prefer stickier rice - but this rice is perfect if you don't have a preference. I don't want fully unwashed mush but I like a little more starch. My other co-worker ordered Roasted duck over rice - he said it was tasty & would order again. We did order chicken satay and the chicken had good flavor BUT the peanut sauce was just ok. I'd order it again to see if it was just an off day for the sauce. It's a small restaurant & filled quickly at lunch. Many Asians eating there which told me it would be good. Restrooms were slippery so be careful but clean. Overall I would come again!

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    Dinning area

    New Thai Elephant - Pad Thai

    Pad Thai

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