What! What! What! Da Chick! Love coming here for delicious, juicy, cooked to perfection chicken!! This small spot packs a big chicken punch! We recently dined in and we're surprised and intrigued but their new items on their menu. They added satay appetizers aswell as curries and even chicken Khao soi which I want to try all of them! The waiters are always super nice and attentive and they always make sure your glass of water is topped off. They have other specialty drinks which I haven't tried all but look good. I really like that they have several options of how you want your chicken cooked. You can get it boiled, fried, crispy and now in satay, curries and soups!! We ordered the satay to start and we were nicely surprised of the huge portions! Literally full by the time we got our main entrees! Our main entrees where so good! I really love their spicy dipping sauces which come with your entree and the rice is very flavorfull and never dry. I couldn't get enough! The chicken is so good and I can't wait to try the new items! read more

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Great chicken poached, roasted or crispy I ordered a roasted and a crispy combo and both nice quality tender chicken . I liked the roasted flavors. Comes with soup , rice, 2 sauces. All was great for a lunch . Should offer a bbq , jerk , Hawaiian chicken options too Ribs? read more

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Got this for takeout. It was ready to go when I arrived and service was friendly. Overall, food was very good even for takeout and comparable to when I eat there in person. read more

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Very affordable spot with solid food overall. I tried the da chick satay and the spicy crispy chick rice, and the chicken itself was easily the highlight, being very flavorful and juicy. I wasn't a big fan of the sweet chili sauce, although the chicken had enough flavor on its own that I didn't need to rely on the sauce. The rice and cucumbers were pretty mediocre and felt more like filler, but for the price and chicken quality, I would come back again. read more

What Da Chick - Thai Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

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Not only is What Da Chick an adorable name, but their food is impactful as well. I ended up trying their Crispy & Roasted combo. Would say their chicken was definitely juicy and my only gripe was the crispy skin was not as crispy as expected. Otherwise this entree was delicious. I also enjoyed their tamarind sauce! It was a perfect blend of sweet & sour. The Daikon Soup that comes with all their combos is so flavorful & heartwarming too. The service was lovely as well! They checked in often to make sure everything was to our liking. What Da Chick is perfect if you're craving some homestyle comfort food. read more

What Da Chick - Interior - Thai Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

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Tender, juicy, and well-seasoned chicken? Definitely! I got the Combo Crispy & Roasted Rice. The only gripe first: the crispy chicken was only somewhat crispy as other people have mentioned. Otherwise, the dish was delicious and all the accompaniments stood out in their own way. The nourishing daikon soup, the subtle ginger flavor in the rice, and especially the What Da Chick (fermented bean) dipping sauce--absolutely bomb. So good I bought an 8 oz container of it! Easily worth the detour! read more

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We were down the street and decided to come back here for dinner. We got it to go. Saw that they're serving khao soi now and definitely had to try it. Brought it home, prepped it, and served! First sip of the broth, packed with a punch of flavor. I love it so much. It pairs so well with the egg noodles. Imagine if I had it there and not to go . It would definitely hit even more! Highly recommend giving this a try. As always, always a favorite spot to grab hainanese chicken. Friendly staff. read more

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We recently had a great experience here. We got two roasted chicken plates. The sauce was excellent. I asked for hot oil as well, and initially they said they didn't have any, but then they gave me some chile oil from a new soup dish they were debuting. Loved it. Also had a durian and tea drink that was delish. Highly recommend. The soup and rice pair perfectly with the chicken. Loved the crispy chicken skin. read more

This place serves only chicken but has perfected the craft. I have been to this establishment multiple times. The service is good for a hole-in-the-wall joint. The soup that comes with the chicken meals will warm your soul. The broth is well seasoned and the daikon radish in the soup adds an extra layer of flavor. The sauces that come with the chicken dishes are also lovely with one of them being quite spicy and garlicky. The sauces and the rice reminds of Hainanese chicken. The fried chicken and the steamed chicken are my favorite. The chicken meat is well seasoned and juicy. All in all, if you love chicken, this place is for you. read more

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The crispy chicken tastes good. Will go there again. The place is bigger than it appears from outside. It has two 4-person tables. read more

This place has some of the best thai food around. Their popcorn chicken is delicious, all of their crispy chicken combos are amazing, and I love their thai iced tea. They are also a huge supporter of the local community - they generously donated to the nearby elementary school for our annual cultural event this year. Definitely check them out!! read more

Food here is always delicious. The family platter is $80, rice, three types of chicken, and three sauces, all fantastic. New khao sai hit - it was so much fragrant curry flavor with just the right amount of spice. Drinks all slapped - sampled the Thai coffee, matcha iced tea, Thai iced tea, and longan juice and all were fire, not too sweet. Ambiance is definitely the growth point, but overall great service and food! read more

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My friends love WDC. And I guess I kind of see the hype. I finally got to go after a while, and I got the original chicken rice, while my friend got crispy. Honestly the crispy was 1000% better than the original - My original chicken was pretty dry and I was pretty disappointed. Other than that, the rice is good. The soup that it came with was good too. I liked the sauces - they were super flavorful and were standard with chicken and rice. The service was quick and no frills - I would come back for a cheap, healthy-ish bite. read more

What Da Chick - Thai Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

Great experience! Honestly a great go to place to eat the best chicken rice I've had. I got the Combo Poached & Spicy Crispy Rice. The chicken was super juicy, and the crispy chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The seasoning was on point to addiction. They provided enough flavor that I personally didnt need the sauce they gave. The place was peaceful and comfy. Waitress was nice when she took the orders. The service was fast. Prices are good for a satisfying meal with a soup on the side. Definitely will come again when I'm in the area. read more

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Me and some friends stopped by What Da Chick after a sports tournament in the area, and we had a great time! What Da Chick offers chicken and rice bowls with Thai sauces and seasonings. And they knock it out of the park!! The chicken is fried nicely. I got the Crispy Chick Bowl, since I was a bit nervous the Spicy Chick Bowl would be too spicy. I didn't realize the Spicy Chick Bowl isn't too spicy at all, it's just the same chicken with a nice seasoning blend. If I get the chance to come back, I'd definitely get that next time. Service was super speedy--we came in, ordered at the front, were seated quickly, and then our food came out within 5min. The people who greeted us were great! The space was large enough to accommodate a group of 6 during lunch hours with no wait, which was nice. The Thai Iced Tea was great! A bit strong (they just add a bit of half and half to it), but I'd rather that than have it too milky. I got to try some of the peanut sauce that you can order as well since my friend bought it, and that was DELICIOUS. Definitely getting it next time. Overall, great stuff! I'll happily be back here when I'm in the area. read more

What Da Chick - Thai Iced Tea - Thai Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

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Their menu is limited to chicken like their name implies. They have a sit down area but a large portion of their business is take out. The waitress knew the menu: chicken and rice. I was seated upon which I was promptly given a water and ordered chicken and rice. The tables and seating were bare bones, very uncomfortable. They served me a bowl of daikon soup which was chicken soup that had some diced pineapple in it. The chicken arrived . It looked like it was boiled because the skin was still attached and was not crispy. I peeled the skin off because it looked unappetizing. The chicken was still cooked despite the skin. The chicken was accompanied with a side of white rice and some ginger sauce. The restaurant actually filled up. Their Chicken and rice is more popular than I imagined. It must be the price because I could not think of any other reason. I would think twice before returning. read more

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Finished up at the RMV and was looking for a good lunch and picked this spot. First off I love Thai food and rice dishes so I knew this was gonna be the choice. Love the interior and music for what it is. This is meant to be like Thai street food, so expect that kind of fast cuisine and that it's not going to be perfect, which makes it better. We had: What Da Chick Rice (my favorite, love the sauce) Spicy Crispy Chick Rice (heavy but good) Da Chick Satay (great) (Later, had chicken rice combo and also great) Overall solid experience and will be back. read more

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Ok but expected better based on reviews and instagram. Wife ordered new item, satay, and didn't love it. The satay is dark meat and she prefers white. Also a little odd was that the satay came with the skin still on never seen that before. I got the crispy chicken with rice. It was pretty good but not special. read more

As their website states, this is a Hainanese chicken rice spot, or Thai Khao-Mun-Gai restaurant. I have been wanting to try this cuisine for awhile, and this place is unbelievably delicious. I wish I lived closer, but the distance is worth the yums. I found it on a whim, and I'm glad I did. The service/owner is also really friendly and took my order at the counter with a smile. Since I have choice-anxiety, I decided to go with a half spicy, half roasted chicken combo, which comes with ginger rice. The ginger flavor isn't too powerful; it's aromatic, really comforting and easy on the palate. The shumai was also delicious and HUGE! You can't tell from the photo, but 4 is more than enough because they're big! I don't eat pork, so I was elated to see that they offer chicken & shrimp shumai. I will be back. read more

What Da Chick - Shumai - Thai Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

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So much fun to see this little spot I have been ordering from for years. Workers are friendly. Space is intimate the food was incredible. Just like my mom's Thai food at home. read more

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We came here for dinner on a Friday night and there was no trouble getting a table. Overall it was a solid meal, but nothing too special. Service was quick, and we ordered the What Da Chick rice dish and the Crispy Chicken rice dish. Both dishes came with a daikon soup which was clean tasting and a nice touch to the rice dish. The chicken was tender, and both sauces paired well with the chicken and rice. I was expecting the ginger sauce to be something more like Hainanese chicken but it ended up tasting like a savory jam sauce. Still yummy, just not what I expected. The crispy chicken was also more on the soggy side, but it was still decent with the sweet chili sauce that accompanied it. What we ordered: (+both come with daikon soup) -What Da Chick rice dish -Crispy Chicken rice dish read more

What Da Chick - What Da Chick rice dish + Crispy Chicken rice dish - Thai Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

Last summer, we stopped by this little restaurant for a quick dinner. I got the combo chick rice plate which came with half poached chicken and half crispy chicken. It came with sliced cucumbers, ginger sauce, and sweet chili sauce. I really wanted to like it but I thought the chicken was just average. I think if the chicken was warm or piping hot, it would have made a big difference. read more

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Small hole in the wall but packs big flavors. I'm a sucker for Khao Man Gai and this place specializes in it. From the original poached chicken to crispy fried, the chicken is juicy and sat on top of seasoned rice. The sauce and bowl of daikon soup accompanies it so well. As far ass service, we went around noon on a weekday and were seated immediately. The dining area is limited to 4-5 tables only. Food came out quick and while we were there, they seemed really occupied filling out take out orders. They since added to the menu from our last visit and will definitely be back to try the new selections. read more

What Da Chick - Original - Thai Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

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Solid restaurant. It's limited seating but the service and turnaround time goes by fairly quickly. We both got their combo roasted & crispy chicken dish - I prefer their crispy chicken more than the roasted option. Would have preferred their roasted chicken to have more outer char. The daikon soup that accompanies this plate is so warm & soothing. I also got their kanom tuay for dessert & loved the rich coconut flavor profile. Would go back! read more

Stopped by What the Chick for a quick lunch with a friend. We ordered the Thai Matcha Iced Tea, The Chick Buns, What the Chick Rice, and Thai Tea. Everything was delicious and the chicken was made to perfection, tender and juicy. The matcha milk tea was refreshingly perfect, even though they don't allow sugar level adjustments. The real star of the meal was the Daikon Soup that came with the rice--absolutely outstanding! Lastly, the service was great and the place is small but cozy. read more

What Da Chick - The Da Chick Bun, Thai Matcha Iced Tea, What Da Chick Rice - Thai Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

Thanks Nancy H. for mentioning the two hour parking on Crawford Street! The meters here don't turn off till 8pm. What Da Chick was right in front of me when I waited for the light to change as I came down Nichols Avenue with its plentiful meter spots. I should have called ahead with my order, or better yet, placed it online, to shorten my wait. When I got there, the dining room was full, the ladies behind the counter busy. It turned out the couple sitting at the table underneath the chicken challenge sign were still waiting to place their own orders! Seems only one staffer was comfortable taking orders, as there is a bit of a language barrier. But the tablet quotes your order so you could always confirm it as you go along. I got mine taken and was told it would be 20 min just ahead of some new arrivals from their dinner rush. Twenty minutes was pretty close to accurate. When I got home with my bounty, I found that they had packed it thoughtfully. The two short plastic tubs were knotted in a plastic bag to ward against spills, and the take out plastic cases were firmly covered. Both the roasted chicken rice $12.95 and the classic combo rice (that's poached and crispy chicken $13.95) came on a bed of ginger rice with some sliced raw cucumber for the only vegetable of our meal. (Okay, we cooked up some Brussels sprouts on our own as an accompaniment.) I found their poached chicken just a little dry, but really enjoyed the tender roasted chicken and dark meat crispy chicken, and their deliciously flavored yellow tinted rice. The soup was tasty as well. The only sauce we enjoyed was the sweet chili sauce, and the accompanying ginger sauce and lime tamarind sauce were too spicy for us. Although now that I'm reviewing their menu, I wonder if I could have asked for everything to be dark meat? I opted last minute for their fried chick's bones $5.95 for 12 pieces which was fun to munch, but I wonder what they carve off the meat for. I guess the only vegetable options for those dining in at one of the 6 small tables with backless stools would be house salad or seaweed salad. Reminder to self - order online ahead. Ask for dark meat chicken. Ask to swap sauce out for the sweet chili sauce. Try the taro pearls in coconut cream dessert special. Try again to find the Challenge wall of chick frame. *** Somehow my credit card was overcharged, but when I called them about it, the owner quickly credited my credit card. Thank you! read more

Favorite Thai food I've ever had, and I'm from San Francisco. I don't even like curry, but this Thai curry soup is to die for. Dipped in my spicy crispy chicken in it, makes it perfectly crunchy with sour. Definitely try, you would never EVER regret it. The value of this place is too good to be true. Also got the longan drink, amazing. Can't wait to try the Thai milk tea. Service was great, it's such a cute hole in the wall restaurant. Can't go wrong, 5 stars. read more

What Da Chick - Spicy noodle curry - Thai Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

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Went here for lunch and had an absolutely delicious meal. Great sized portions and incredible service. Highly recommend

When this restaurant first opened 5 years ago, the food tasted great! It was fresh, the chicken wasn't dry, and the sauce was phenomenal. The service 5 years ago was also great, the owner came up to me and asked how the food was and took care of me. The decor is still the same from 5 years ago, sticking with the chicken theme. 5 years later, after coming here throughout the years, food quality has diminished, the chicken was dry, not sure how you can do that to chicken thighs. Service was also needing improvement, the waitress plopped my bag on the counter and said "your food is ready" and walked away. With such poor service, the atmosphere did not feel welcoming. This won't be a top recommendation anymore when I come visit my family in Watertown. The only silver lining was the sauce, it stayed consistent throughout the 5 years. read more

We ordered 2 lunch plates, both came with radish soup which was a tad on the salty side. Its a bonus, so no big deal. Combo chicken - Comes with crispy chicken and what looks like boiled chicken. The chicken sits on top of a good portion of rice and a few cucumber slices. 2 sauces are included with this, a brown spicy one and the traditional sweet chili sauce. The boiled chicken was not too dry and not overly flavorful. You should dip them in the sauces...the brownish spicy one was my favorite. The crispy chicken wasn't KFC-like crispy by any means, but more of a light crisp to it. The chicken was not juicy, and if I had to eer towards one side, I'd say more on the dry side, but it was still enjoyable with the dip. The rice is not traditional white rice. This one is definitely cooked or flavored with some chicken or something. Its got a slight salty comforting flavor. Crispy chicken plate - This is covered above, as its the same exact chicken. Since its not a combo, you do get more crispy chicken than the above combo plate. This one is also $1 cheaper. We enjoyed are 2 lunch plates. Its about what we'd expect from this fast food chicken joint with decent pricing. We'd be open to trying it again sometime, but there just wasn't enough on this visit to make us yearn for it anytime soon. read more

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Food (2/2): Amazing Hainan-rice-style chicken. Their variant is more on the ginger-y side of flavors but that is my preference. I've tried the spicy crispy, crispy, grilled, standard--all the combos and I've found that I love their normal crispy the best (all of them are great). The standard chicken is the most "bland" but that is to be expected. A minor disappointment is the occasional lack of consistency. The spicy crispy is too strongly flavored and it masks the typical flavors you'd expect. Grilled is too "healthy" for me, hence the crispy. Provides enough crunch without destroying the original Hainanese flavor, some depth to the meat and complements the aromatic rice best, in my opinion. However! I think the secret star of this place is their daikon soup. I think they should've called it "chicken soup" as it actually has chicken in them! And oh god, this dish is like the nectar of the gods when you drink it right after skiing. The chicken flavor in this soup is so strong it reminds me of the typical chicken-broth soup in my Asian hometown. The daikon is there and actually helps to "clean" the soup, significantly reducing the fatty feeling from the soup. Astonishingly, simply, amazingly delicious and satisfying to drink. Service/wait-time/cleanliness (2/2): Great service, good wait time--sometimes too fast, and well-cleaned. Price (1/1): For the service, portions, and tasty food, the price is very worth it. Only "minus" is how far they are from my place. read more

I'm a fan of the poached chicken and rice. It feels like a relatively healthy meal after a good workout. While the meal is very basic, they do a good job with it. The spicy tamarind sauce is delicious and gives the bland chicken plenty of flavor. I've tried the crispy chicken but it was a bit oiley for my taste. I stick with the basics here if I want a substantial meal and still feel good about myself. I've only done delivery from here and never been inside. Fortunately Uber Eats does deliver their food. read more

I'm usually not a chicken fan (beef is my forte) but I came here with my friends since we were nearby. To my surprise, I enjoyed every chicken dish! They are juicy, flavorful, and simply heavenly. The Thai hospitality was prominent so the service was amazing. The walls are covered in cute little chick murals creating this comfortable and inviting ambiance. This hidden gem is nestled in a residential neighborhood but totally worth the trip to find it. read more

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Roasted chicken 5/5 Combo chicken dish 5/5 Great place for a casual bite to eat! The roasted chicken with the ginger rice and tamarind sauce, plus the refreshing slices of cucumber was so good! I equally enjoyed the combo chicken dish (half crispy chicken, half poached chicken). Their sauces really add to the already flavorful base of rice and chicken. Will definitely come here again. Hard to find a place with these portion sizes for the price. Went here with a friend for takeout and service was quick and polite. It's a small space with only a few tables for dine-in. Very casual ambience. There were maybe 5 spots for parking on the side street. read more

What Da Chick - Combo - Crispy Chicken with Sweet Chili Sauce and Poached Chicken with House Ginger Sauce - Thai Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

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This much deserved review came after a short culinary interchange that took place in the professional kitchen. It is quite common during the breakdown of ingredients that either the FOH or BOH would make comments or questions in relation to what is being prepared at the moment. In this case, I was working with braised lamb when one of my favorite servers stopped by and asked what I was working with at the moment. Unsurprisingly, they can't tell if I was working with beef or lamb or whatever red-meat as they only have the menu to decipher from. However, I always do the same thing - remind them to smell the "scent" - even if their noses have not been trained or genetically predisposed to do so. "Chef, what meat would you choose to eat for the rest of your life if that's the only option." (Says beloved server after professing absolute love to lamb upon realizing it was what I was working on). "Chicken, always chicken. I can eat chicken forever because it's the best protein to handle an endless amount of cooking styles, clean in flavour (not overwhelming like salmon or game meats), and simply versatile." His look was one of those types of Eureka moments. Like a lightbulb went off and he wanted more of what I had to say (BOH win moment). But it was this interchange that sparked it all and led to this review. I've been here quite a bit in person and takeout. It should be no surprise as I've always been obsessed with Hainanese Chicken Rice and every derivative of it - including Khao Man Gai. BUT what makes this place really special like all true Thai places is the heart of preparation...and here, the crispy chicken stands out, the sauces are thick and embedded with strong flavours, and the Thai service with the genuineness of familiarity that (pretty much only in Southeast Asia) treats you like a king/queen. Poached Chicken. Yes. Roast Chicken. Yes. Crispy Chicken. Yes. Spicy Crispy Chicken. Yes. Sauces. F*** yes. Soup. Yes, yes, please give me some more and yes. I would recommend this spot to anyone who respects and consumes the bird. It is the one most overlooked protein but when prepared right, demands respect. Chicken is king and I'm daring enough to say that because of the 100 day test (eat it straight for 100 days and see if you like it that much, which I did in Singapore during one particular 3.5 month visit). And here in Boston, I've found my favorite chicken spot and it's got me to say "What Da Chick", what's up and what's hot and ready? Thank you for being a culinary inspiration. Cheers and a better 2023 to ya'll. *** For owner: Please fix the "white" meat option takeout for What da Chick rice. It's the only thing I seriously had issues with your restaurant. Compared to the dark meat, which is a nice portion, the chicken breast I received were a few quick boiled slices instead of a gently poached bird. Luckily, it wasn't the first or only dish I ordered or this would have been a 2 or 3 star review. read more

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Combo Chicken Dish 4.5/5 Thai Iced Tea 4.5/5 This is a great place for a quick bite! The combo chicken comes with both the crispy chicken and poached style chicken dish. Both are very tender, the crispy one isn't heavy and has a light but crispy outer texture. They come with two sauces one spicy and one sweet and sour which adds a lot of flavor. The rice is not bland, probably from all the juices. Portion sizes are a great deal for the price. It also comes with a soup that is not salty, very warm and the daikon inside is tasty. The thai iced tea is also very refreshing and huge. Great drink for in between bites when things get too savory. The ambience is super casual with a couple of tables and very polite service with lots of smiles. I didn't have any trouble finding any parking around the area. Plenty of street parking. Will definitely come again. read more

What Da Chick - Thai Iced Tea - Thai Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

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This is a very cozy place, with the chairs and tables reminding me of the mom and pop restaurants in Thailand. The servers were nice and very attentive. The walls have very cute chicken artwork as well. Everything thing we had was very delicious. All the various chicken from grilled to fried was juicy and flavorful, the fried chicken was crispy and not oily, and the rice was cooked perfectly. The sauces it came with were good, I especially loved the sweet chili sauce. My favorite dish was the popcorn chicken, they use tendon, so it was crispy and crunchy. It was flavorful, and the sweet chili sauce made even tastier. read more

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I ordered the regular combo, which has the crispy chicken and the poached chicken, and the roast chicken for takeout. Each entree came with a side of daikon soup. The soup was a bit too salty for my liking. The poached chicken didn't have much flavor, but the ginger sauce that came on the side was very tasty. The roasted chicken had a bit more flavor, and the crispy chicken was pretty standard. Great portions! read more

What Da Chick - Combo Chick Rice and Roasted Chick Rice - Thai Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

I LOVE THIS PLACE. What an amazing addition to Watertown food options!! I work nearby and we come here at least once a week for the spicy chicken rice. It's so good and it's always delicious. The portion size is great and I always look forward to eating it. I've tried the roasted chicken and it's also good but it pales in comparison to the spicy chicken. They also have Thai iced tea for an afternoon pick me up. Service is friendly and prompt. The place is always clean and the prices are fair. read more

What Da Chick - Spicy Chick Rice - Thai Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

Delicious chicken rice! I've only ordered takeout but my experiences so far have been great. The What Da Chicken (poached) is super tender and juicy, their crispy chicken is crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, and the roast chicken is flavorful and tender. Their side sauces are packed with delicious flavors and complement the dish very well. Definitely recommend trying this place out, whether in person or takeout! read more

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