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Rooster & Rice

3.5 (158 reviews)
ModerateChicken Shop, Thai
Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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mini vegetarian
Grace X.

I ordered work lunch from here through a company delivery service. I ordered a mini vegetarian, which is supposed to come with tofu and vegetables, but they did not give me the vegetables. They also randomly gave me the ginger scallion sauce instead of the default KMG sauce, and I did not really enjoy the ginger scallion sauce. The vegetarian broth was not very good, tasted oddly oily and not very flavorful. Tofu and rice were nothing special. Thai sriracha hot sauce was quite good. I would be willing to give this place another try in the future, I suspect the KMG sauce is actually pretty good, but unfortunately I did not get to try today.

THE MARINA
Natalie T.

Literally it's in the name, just get a chicken and rice plate I needed to use my class pass credits or else they were going to go away and be wasted, so I found this place on there and decided to order the marina and the original! The marina 7.5/10- they use brown rice I believe and chicken and cucumbers with their brown sauce (and I got scallion sauce on the side) this tasted so healthy, I felt pretty good eating it. Although the chicken is lacking in flavor, once you dip in the brown sauce and scallion sauce, it tastes a lot better! love that it also comes with chicken soup The original 9/10- ok this is more like hainan chicken rice. The chicken rice was so flavorful and it was glistening! This rice paired so well with the chicken and I drenched my chicken in the scallion sauce Definitely a clean plate if that is something you are looking for!

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Marge C.

I was in the area and decided to try their poached chicken. We've been ordering from a different chain since we discovered the dish, and wanted to try Rooster & Rice version. The chicken is more bland by itself compared to the other one where we've been getting. It also felt overcooked and dryer. The sauces are great. It saved the experience. Their pricing is a bit higher by around a dollar for the items. They do have other dishes and sides on the menu that might be worth a try in case I'm around the area again. They do have only a couple of tables indoors for waiting. But they have a nice covered outdoor patio that's relaxing and just lowkey ambiance.

Phil Y.

Instead of trying a Rooster and Rice close to my office in the OC, I decided to try one almost 400 miles away near my hotel in Santa Clara. Like others have said, the chicken is kind and bland, and a little dry. The ginger scallion sauce was good and was a good condiment for the chicken. The portion was pretty good sized. It's a good place if your hotel is close by.

THE ORIGINALOriginal
Bubu N.

Original doesn't come with ginger scallion sauce, I wish I had known that when ordering. Garlic soy isn't bad though. Soup however was kinda sour and didn't taste clean or clear like you'd expect. I've been to rooster rice but different locations and had no issues. It's been a few years and thought I'd try it again craving chicken and rice. This will probably be the only time I go to this location. I feel there are better options out there. It is convenient though

Joyce T.

Came again during weekday for a quick lunch. Khao Tom Kai chicken porridge was so good, very flavorful with the soft boiled egg and chicken skin crisps. It was only $5 with purchase of any meal. They also have happy hour 2-5pm weekdays with 25% off the entire menu.

The Original, thigh meet only, with skin. It was not unappealing and not good.
Marta S.

Service was good but the food was disappointing. This franchise location is not up to par in quality with the San Francisco location. My chicken was unappealing and was very bland. It's a small quiet place, we were the only customers at this location when we ate there.

The Original
Leslie P.

Definitely had a greater experience this time around! I ordered two originals, one with skin and one without. I do like that you can customize it a bit - for example, no skin, substitute sauce, type of rice, only chicken breast or thigh, etc. Didn't really have any complaints about either one - it was prepared and put together nicely and had a good amount of rice and chicken and I was satisfied! Also, the ginger and scallion sauce is a must for me! I'm glad I remembered to substitute it this time. It comes with a broth which is flavorful and nicely adds to the meal.

THE ORIGINAL  The Cutlet Hat Yai Thai Fried Chicken
Kenny C.

This place had a pop up event in Hawaii and it was super packed we couldnt get to try. So when we were in NorCal, we found out it was located out here. The food was really good, the taste and the sauces were flavorful. The people working there was super nice.

The Original + Popcorn Chicken
Julius D.

Foremost, every time I visit this location I've received great customer service. The staff greet you and seem very friendly. The place is clean and has outdoor seating. The chairs are colorful so it feels vibrant. I ordered The Original and Popcorn chicken for pickup. The Original had a few dry bits, but I dipped it in the ginger sauce so gave it so much more flavor, so of the two I think the popcorn chicken was my favorite. There's a hint of lime flavor with the popcorn chicken, something that was new to me. A side of lime aioli is included as well for dipping. Highly recommend visiting this place.

The Original*
Eunice C.

Yum!! Perfect when you're hungry and at the mall. Walk past the notorious lines at Ramen Nagi next door and make your way to Rooster & Rice for a tasty, comforting meal. My go to is the classic #1. It's perfect and simple. The portions are generous and the service is fast and friendly. Ask for their hot sauce.

Khao Mun Gai
Vincent P.

I was looking for a place for lunch in Valley Fair and decided to go with Rooster & Rice. I love Khao Mun Gai/Hainan Chicken Rice in general, so I was excited to finally give them a try. I decided to go with The Original and it came with chicken broth on the side. The portions were good and the flavors for the rice were there. The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was tender. This certainly satisfied my cravings for Hainan Chicken Rice. If you're looking for a place to eat and love Khao Mun Gai, check Rooster & Rice out!

Jay R.

We came to this eatery because it had a short line (almost everything else had a 30 min wait). We ended up getting the Original, Tom Yum Thai fries and the chicken wings. The chicken itself? SO SO GOOD! You won't find dry chicken here! The sauces are pretty good too. My favorite was the pineapple habenero that came with the chicken wings. The Original kinda tasted like Filipino tinola. -2 because if you want extra sauce, that's gonna cost you $2. If you want a water cup, you can, but it's room temp.

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