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    Burd Chicken Rice

    4.5 (49 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Half & half mixed burd
    Jonathan R.

    The food was damn tasty! We shared a 50/50 chicken& rice plate we got lemon grass chicken and the traditional steamed chicken. Its really about the sauces here, definitely dont miss the lemongrass sauce then douse your awesome rice with the scallion garlic sauce.. soo good! Ambiance is kinda fast fooodish on purpose. Service was super fast and friendly. So glad they chose to come to long beach, we are becoming a food city. Dont miss burd , you can thank me later. They also have some very cool beverages....

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    Kingston W.

    Hainan Chicken & Rice is often called Singapore's unofficial national dish. Some believe it came from Hainan, China, while others say it was created by Hainanese chefs in Singapore. Either way, it spread across the region, inspiring variations in Thailand and Malaysia. This spot states they offer a Cambodian interpretation of this classic meal. Essentially, Hainan Chicken is poached chicken, served on top of a bed of rice. The rice is not simply steamed; it's cooked using chicken broth (and I suspect a touch of chicken fat) to give the rice a richer taste and texture. Burd has its "Classic" plate that mirrors the traditional preparation. But I really like their "Lemongrass" plate, where the chicken is cooked twice--poached, then grilled to achieve a seared crust. The rice served here is also a bit drier and more seasoned than you typically see. The bottom line is both chicken rice plates are very good. They also serve fusion burritos, wings, and more--perfect if you want to grab a drink at the craft brewery just a few doors down.

    Helen Y.

    We were hungry and wanted something quick. Finally checked this place out and it was pretty good. Their Hainan chicken is definitely better compared to to other places in this area. Their rice was also well flavored and they give all the sauces that you usually get for this dish. Service was quick as we got it to go. Overall, not bad.

    Burd Egg Rolls
    Zabrina W.

    I ordered for delivery because I wanted to try something new and they were offering 20 percent off of orders over 15. I decided on the lemongrass chicken burrito and the egg rolls. I really enjoyed the food and the portion of the burrito was very generous. It was different than any other burrito I have ever had due to the flavor profile and the sauces were really yummy. This is a place that you should definitely try for yourself if in doubt.

    Classic Burd
    Nis J.

    10/10. Chicken was tasty, soft, and yummy. Love the sauces it comes with. Veggies were great and yellow rice was delicious. The side soup was refreshing and made hot. Wasn't fan of the mango madness drink but the hospitality, food service, and ambiance was great. A heads up: Parking lot is funky as there only a few spots in the front and a one way to the back lot.

    Classic Burrito
    Kim R.

    Me and my husband ate here this week. We split the Classic Burrito. It had yellow rice, chicken, cabbage, cilantro cucumber and green onions. Chili ginger sauce came in a little ramekin on the side. The burrito was great! The sauce really made it. *yummy* I really liked the type of rice in it; I believe it's cooked in chicken broth. They do charge a 4% fee for using credit. I don't like when restaurants do that. Fortunately my husband had cash on him. We would definitely go back (and bring cash again) as the food was really good and seemed on the healthy side.

    Mix Burd (lemon grass and regular)
    Becky C.

    Came to Burd Chicken Rice and ordered through the kiosk, which was super easy and fast. The food came out so quick, I was honestly impressed. Seems like a good to go or sit down place but all the food packaged to go it seems. One of the workers came out and talked to us to see how the food was and it was super sweet. I got the mix plate with regular chicken and lemongrass chicken, and both were sooo good. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, but what really made it was the sauces. They just elevate everything. And of course, the rice was chef's kiss. So fragrant and comforting. There's also outdoor patio seating, which is nice if you want to hang out and eat there. Parking is a little limited, but it is free in the lot so not too bad.

    Classic Burd Rice Plate
    Michael D.

    I ordered the Classic Burd Hainan Chicken Rice Plate. The chicken was juicy and the rice was flavorful. It's a good portion size for the price. It also comes with soup which was delicious. What stood out for me was the ginger scallion and chili-ginger sauce. It really complemented the rice and chicken. It's very flavorful. I was licking the container it came in just to get all the sauce. I came in during lunch. The parking there is kind of tight. The door was heavy to open. I had to use two arms to open it. The service was good. Didn't take too long to wait for my order. There's seating inside and outside. You could order your food from the screen or a person.

    Lemongrass protein bowl IG @snacks_with_steph
    Stephanie S.

    For amazing chicken rice with a touch of Cambodian flare, you need to head to Burd Chicken Rice in Long Beach! I got their: Mix Burd Plate Lemongrass Chicken Protein Bowl Crackling Chicken Skin Garlic Soy Wings Cane Passion The crispy and poached chicken were my favorites because the meat was moist, juicy, and so tender which paired perfectly with their flavorful and fragrant ginger rice. All chicken rice plates come with soup, ginger scallion, and chili-ginger sauce, and you need to wash every down with their refreshing sugarcane drinks. They make all their plates fresh everyday and their chicken is never frozen, which you can really taste in the quality of every bite. The sides are also so good here, with their crispy chicken skins and their soy garlic wings being my favorites! I highly recommend coming here for your next chicken rice fix!

    Burd bombs
    Stacey A.

    Like another yelper I do miss Yang Chow, BUT I am glad that burd chicken is another place I can add to our chicken rotation. My family got the lemon grass burd, burd bombs, and the Krispy burd. Everything was really good. My daughter loved the chicken broth that came with our meal as well. I am looking forward to coming back and trying some more things off the menu.

    Ken C.

    Still in soft opening, they're focusing on tightening up their prep of chicken bowls and chicken skins. First day of soft opening was Sunday. They report that the rest of the menu might be available next week. Love to have an option for hainan chicken, but they really offer chicken done well in all textures. If you like Hainan chicken, order the classic as it's delicious with their rice cooked in chicken broth and their garlicky and gingery sauces. Order their lemongrass chicken if you want a flavorful grilled chicken. If you want both, order the mix plate. The plate comes with chicken broth. If you don't want broth, get a bowl. I highly recommend their cracking skins as you get that desirable taste of fried chicken skins to pair with the other chicken and rice combos. I also like that they also sell congee and chicken soup. They really do it all When they have their grand opening, you can get their whole menu of drinks and egg rolls. I look forward to that. For now, this is an awesome, flavorful addition to Long Beach!

    Mixed chicken bowl.
    Liezl E.

    As much as I miss and loved Yang Chow (RIP slippery tofu), I do like a Hainan Chicken and am happy that this place got replaced with another different but equally satisfying rice bowl joint. I got a mixed bowl for lunch just to try two of their offerings and I have to say I liked the classic poached chicken over the crispy. The rice was also very good, and the minced ginger sauce ties it all together. You earned a weekly regular and can't wait to try your other sides. 5/5 stars

    Lemongrass Burd & Sugarcane
    Susie L.

    It's like Hainan chicken rice but their own spin which is quite tasty. We did the combo lemongrass chicken rice came w/small side soup and sugarcane drink. The two sauce one traditional which was ginger green onion, other was citrus ginger dressing type which was very nice enhancer to dip with the chicken or the bed of cabbage they had. Small spot, order at counter or self-ordering monitor: seats inside and nice small patio outside quiet and relaxing space w/patio umbrella for shade. Parking is a bit congested on tight spots if you have a big car. The staff was super nice greeted us and brought our food, will come back.

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    Ask the Community - Burd Chicken Rice

    Is the chicken plate supposed to be hot or cold?

    “Our rice is warm and our chicken is served warm too 🙌 We pair it with fresh cabbage underneath for that perfect balance of warm + fresh crunch. That’s the Burd way

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    Tantalum Restaurant

    4.0
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    3.4 mi
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    April 4, 2026 | Long Beach | After friends and I saw a movie nearby, we walked right over to…read moreTantalum for an appetizer! What a beautiful surprise, as we stepped inside of this gorgeous restaurant! The entrance and winding path easily had me at hello! Miso Greens Salad | I'm a salad girl and this is definitely a memorable bite! Between the juicy slices of mango, crispy wontons strips, red pepper, tangy miso dressing and more... I was craving each bite one after the other with the quickness! Haha! Every single bite and I'm not kidding, was absolutely delicious, bursting with flavor, & mouth watering! I would 100% get the salad again and highly recommend it! Decor | Beautiful! What a stunning restaurant! I found myself looking around constantly!The lighting, presence of Buddhas sprinkled throughout, cozy seating with colorful pillows, wood interior, the colorful lighting... and don't even get me started on the gorgeous waterfront views! Tantalum easily transports your senses to Indonesia via food and atmosphere! I'm all for it and loved every moment of it! Customer Service | Irma was incredibly friendly and helpful with the menu! Thanks again for helping me decide between the heirloom tomato salad and the miso green salad; tried something new! Overall | Yes, please! If a single salad was so memorable, I can only imagine a full meal! I'm looking forward to exploring more of the menu on my next visit! Let's go!

    I have been to Tantalum in LBC many times, but its been a while. I can't believe I haven't…read morereviewed it until now. The most recent visit was to meet some biz associates to enjoy entrees & apps. We shared calamari ($24), mussels ($23), fried rice ($30), fries ($7), and a couple of 18 oz bone-in ribeyes ($68/each) [sorry, not all items puctured]. My crew of five (including me), liked the calamari and steak & fries. The calamari was tender, the steaks were grilled medium rare, and the fries were GBD. However, the shrimp in the rice and the mussels were not fresh. Luckily, no one got sick later. Regarding the ambiance, its spacious in here. However, the amount of people seemed light on a Fri night around 6-7 pm. Our waiter Jason and the rest of the team were super nice & attentive. We received fresh plates and steak knives (we ordered a second steak later during the meal). I'd return for a good time w/ a large group. The place accommodates big parties well, and the service is really good. Nonetheless, keep in mind the food is hit & miss, and the prices are on the high side.

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    4.0 mi
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    This place was such a pleasant surprise. From the outside, it looks pretty unassuming, but once you…read morestep inside, it's actually incredibly cute and has a warm, inviting atmosphere. One of the highlights is their Thai tea, which is served with a popsicle and seems to be one of their most popular items for good reason. It's fun, unique, and absolutely delicious. I also tried the salmon curry, which was something new for me, and I ended up loving it. The flavors were rich, balanced, and unlike anything I've ordered before. Another unexpected favorite was the wings. I'm usually not a big wings person, but these were surprisingly good--crispy, flavorful, and definitely worth ordering. Overall, the food, drinks, and atmosphere exceeded my expectations. It's a spot I would absolutely come back to and one that I would definitely recommend to others.

    After a festival by LBC city hall we stopped in to have a quick dinner. LBC is happening in the…read moreevenings and weekends but most restaurants close pretty early. Kin was one of the only restaurants open until 10 PM. We were seated right away, and somehow the five of us sat in a private room. It was kind of late for me to eat anything really heavy so I just have my usual salad and it was the beef tenderloin salad. They serve it up with a lot of beef and less veggies. The beef itself was a little chewy and in large pieces. I prefer the meat to be cut a little smaller and would like more lettuce and cucumber. I got a little taste of the spicy fried rice, which was really good. Some of us ordered Thai tea and didn't expect what we received, which was the tea with a Thai tea popsicle. What a treat! The Thai tea itself was pretty standard, but that popsicle was like the icing on a cake. The places, modern and clean. Staff is helpful and nice. Parking is their own lot but can be difficult to get a spot on a busy day or night.

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    Nguyen’s Kitchen

    4.1
    (119 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Kitchen open late
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    The food was fresh and the customer service was 10/10. Favorite Nguyen's Kitchen Location…read more Business was also extremely clean.

    A combo wombo over here... it's a 2 in 1 establishment. Açaí bowls to the right and Nguyen's…read morekitchen to the left. Pick your choice! I ordered their bulgogi bowl although I should've ordered their bánh mì.... I'll be back. Bulgogi bowl was a healthy portion sized bowl. I added the sauces it came with and mixed it all around. It was pretty good, not anything that really made me "omg this is so good" but it was good. Bulgogi portion was skimpy for sure. You'll see in the photo it was more cucumber, pickled radish? And a huge bed of rice. I felt like 50% of the bowl was rice. I ended up leaving a lot of rice. I ordered their Vietnamese coffee which took a while to come out. I'm unsure what the employees were up to but it took a whiiiiiiiile for my coffee. I received my bowl first so I was like hm that's different usually it's the other way around. Beats me, but it's yuuuuummy! Keep u energized x100 hrs frrrrr super good and strong. Don't drink it at 11pm like I did. This is def a "late night hangout spot/munchies" because it gets loud at midnight and so with the people. Ironically I came to study with a friend but that kinda flew out the window due to the noise level in there. There's a single use restroom. Some seating inside and outside. There's outlets inside which is convenient for charging. Parking is within the plaza.

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    Chiang Rai

    Chiang Rai

    4.4
    (1.2k reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    Came here after seeing an Instagram reel about it!…read more Came around 12pm on Friday and was easily able to get a seat for 2 people with no wait. We ordered the thai papaya salad, khao soi with beef, thai ice tea, and pork belly with khao soi curry. The food came out extremely fast! The papaya salad was nice and tangy, it came with two pieces of shrimp, definitely could've come with more but it was delicious overall, 7/10. The khao soi was delicious as well, but there was a very small amount of meat for the price and the taste didn't blow me away, 6/10. The pork belly was juicy and crispy! They gave a lot of pork and rice, I think it was worth the price of $25.95, 8/10. The thai ice tea was solid as well. Overall, this place is a bit pricey, we paid $91 for 2 people after tax and tip, but the portion sizes were good, we could barely finish everything. There is minimal parking on the street right outside of the restaurant, but there are side streets to park on.

    I came by with my parents for Father's Day 2 weeks ago and we originally had a good time, food was…read moregood, service was alright- except for the last woman that charged me. Our original server had short, bob hair. But the last woman had about medium to shoulder length hair. As I was checking out with my credit card, this woman made a snide comment while looking at my credit card and said "oh, you've been here many times, haven't you?" And I looked at her very confused and said "No..? This is my first time". Then she proceeded to ask me for my ID to check just to check if the name on my credit card matched. I was very shocked with her rude comment and then getting asked to show my ID to check my credit card was correct. The whole interaction made me feel very uncomfortable and not welcome, like I was a criminal the restaurant was watching out for or something- when it was my first time visiting. I almost didn't make this review but felt it should be known if this interaction happened to someone else and I want anyone in the future to know that this is a recurring incident. I hope she doesn't continue her very rude and judgemental behavior

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    4.3
    (767 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    Me and my crew just got done with a long day but we still needed dinner. They were pretty tired so…read moreI decided I'd just get some Thai/Chinese take out and bring it back to the hotel. We have full kitchens in all the rooms where we're staying along with plates and all the set ups. The rooms even have dishwashers! So, I found this S T Noodle Bar near by and decided to give it a try. I kinda know what there guys like to eat, so I just ordered a bunch of food. The only request from anybody was for Pad Thai, the most common dish at all Thai restaurants. I GPS my way over and order the food. I was Khao Soy on the menu and I don't see that at too many Thai places that I've been to, so I got an order of that with chicken. Of course, an order of Pad Thai, 2 orders since I have 5 hungry people to feed. Also, I ordered the Thai coconut soup, I think it's called Tom Kha with chicken. One more noodles dish was the Drunken Noodles, it's kinda like Chinese Chow Fun, but has a more spicy flavor and basil in it. The food was all pack and bagged for me to take back to the hotel. We used my room since I have a bigger room. We had plates and set ups for all five of us and we re-plated the food on the serving plates that came with the room. All the food was really tasty and everybody was happy not to have to leave the hotel. I heard compliments on the Pad Thai and the Coconut soup. It was a good idea just to do take out and eat at the hotel here.

    Checked out S T Noodle Bar today and had a good experience!…read more We were eating with an infant so high chair friendly was a must. We were greeted and helped right away and got a place in the restaurant that fit us well. We ordered the veggie spring roll, tofu soup, beef pad thai and tom yum. The veggie spring roll tasted fresh and the sauce added a nice layer of flavor. Off the bat, the portion sizes for the tom yum and pad thai were VERY generous (from my experiences with Thai restaurants). The pad thai stood out and was absolutely delicious! The service did great with helping us out and attending to our requests. The ambiance was relaxed, and where we sat in the back was cool because there was upbeat music playing loud enough to muffle the surrounding sounds but still soft enough to have conversation at our table without needing to raise our voice. Overall, I'm glad I gave S T Noodle Bar a try! I'd recommend it!

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    Nomad Asian Bistro

    4.0
    (1.8k reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$

    Nomads is, and always will be, our go-to spot when we're craving Chinese food! From the moment you…read morewalk in, you're greeted by some of the friendliest staff around. They always remember us and even know our usual order, which makes every visit feel a little more personal. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and served surprisingly fast. We have yet to have a disappointing meal here. Our family favorites are the beef and broccoli, handmade chow mein, and orange chicken, each one packed with flavor and cooked perfectly every time. The portions are generous and ideal for family-style dining, with plenty to share and usually enough left over for lunch the next day. Great food, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere keep us coming back again and again. Highly recommend!

    My family went here on a Saturday night around 6 as a party of 5. We were immediately seated but by…read morethe end of our time there, the inside of the restaurant was pretty much full (they have a fair amount of outdoor seating too). Food came out in a good time, especially considering there was a large party having a birthday party at the same time. We ordered a number of entrees and 2 appetizers. Everything was pretty good with my standouts being the hand-pulled noodles and the tofu & shiitake mushroom entree. You could tell the hand-pulled noodles were fresh and made by hand. The sauce on it was good but too salty. The tofu & shiitake dish was served in a savory and tasty home/brown sauce. The scallion pancake was good as well, just much thinner than other scallion pancakes. The Chinese broccoli was good, but I thought it was more bitter than usual Chinese broccoli dishes. The fried rice was okay.

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    4.3
    (243 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    2nd time here. Came back for the cambo asada fries and ordered the 10pc boneless chicken. Got 5…read morehoney siracha and 5 lemon pepper garlic. The fries were amazing and the reason for my return. The container it was in a loaded and was generously portion that my fiancé and I was able to share and get full from it. The boneless chicken to me was more on the crispier side and was more like large popcorn chicken than the boneless wings I am used to. Flavor of lemon pepper garlic was lovely and the honey Sriracha had a nice flavor but was little on the salty side for our taste buds. Nice and friendly service from staff that helped up and tables and inside clean.

    NGHBRS Kitchen is a casual Filipino restaurant known for comfort food, loaded fries, garlic…read morenoodles, and a variety of chicken wings. The wings were definitely the highlight here. * Cambo Asada Fries 4/5 - The fries were good, smothered in cheesy goodness and yummy green sauce. The beef was okay. * Steak Garlic Noodles - Garlic Noodles were 2/5, flavorful but really salty. The steak was 3/5, good flavor, but dry and tough. * Garlic Parmesan Wings 4.5/5 - These wings were juicy, gooey, and garlicky. They were a bit greasy, but still really good. * Sinigang Wings 5/5 - These were my favorite. They were kinda like lemon pepper wings with really good flavor. The flavor may be inspired by Filipino sinigang soup, where the sourness comes from tamarind fruit.

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    The Apothecary at Midnight Oil

    The Apothecary at Midnight Oil

    4.1
    (163 reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $$

    Midnight Oil is easily one of the coolest spots in Long Beach right now. I love that you get three…read moreentirely different vibes and spaces all inside one building. ​ ​Great service, amazing music, and killer food. You can spend your whole night here and never get bored. It's literally a bar crawl under one roof!

    My friend Conrad and I came here on a night where we needed good vibes and good bites to make our…read moretime together worthwhile. Meaning, we were spending time together and just moving through the interaction, like clothes in a spin cycle. But going here made our time together mean something more because we had arrived at a space that elevated our mood and spirits. So we were now feeling the suds and splashes of the movement not just in the monotony of the spin. As we entered, I felt like the place was a Chinese Market but indoors. I have never bene to China (I have yet to die so maybe one day my feet will have the chance to step the Great Wall) but I feel like their street vendors would have stands like the seating motif within the main room of this joint. The place was not packed but there was no space within the wooden booths for Conrad and I. I asked for options, and they showed me two different rooms. The first room was the Hao Pen You room which was heavilty yet beautifully decorated with varying red lanterns in the ceiling. Additionally, there was a paper dragon hanging in the ceiling, swimming in the air amidst the lanterns. The host ushered me in, and milaseconds after I felt a quick sense of awe. Not like the one I felt one I saw the Sisteen Chappel, but one that compelled me to snap quick photos of the aerial view. The host understood. She stopped her explanation to give me the space to feel my wow that was delivered in a red envelope. I eventually decided to sit in this room, so there is more detail that I can deliver, but before I do, I did request to see the other room of the house. So we crossed the room with the wooden booths and stepped into an immersive Tiki Bar that gave shipwreck vibes. Like the survivors of shipwreck took what they could from the boat's carcass, and made a great bar in the beach that glowed with the light of jellyfish and had seaweed on the ceiling as decoration that was not stale like mistletoe on a doorway. When Conrad and I sat in the Hao Pen You room, we learned that it was a quasi speak easy. According to history, in the 1800's it was common for Chinese immigrants to visit gambling and opium dens behind laundry rooms to find a space that they could call their own and escape discrimination. I am sure that dens of the past did not have the blazing style of the room I was sitting in, but I did appreciate learning about the history that inspired the room. Only because the pain of the past was reshaped to honor a culture in theatrical and edgy red. Plus, as one of my pictures show, the dragon's face and laser lit eyes, made it seem like a real creature born to this earth, not one simply reserved for myth and Game of Throne episodes. I appreciated the immersive trip to Chinese's lore and history. The reason why I did not give this place 5 stars, was the food. The food in general was (maybe tragically) basic. Conrad did not confirm this fact until we were outside the restaurant. I asked him why did he not share his feelings with our server when she asked? He explained why would he, she did not cook the food, and she could not do anything? And I am from the camp, where honesty matters but I guess it might only matter to me? He might be right what does honest feedback do for a server? Conrad might have been practicing "restaurant politeness" like keep the situation civil because if one becomes a demanding patron or eater then one breaks the social contract and becomes rude. Specifically, Conrad and I had the Vegan Dumplings, the pork buns, and rice wrapped in leaves. And even though we had different bites, and each one had their own flavor profile at the end I can only describe each bite as basic. That is my opinion, and I stand by it, as I should, as every one should. Perhaps this restaurant owns this identity. This might be a place that offers theatrical atmosphere, great drinks, vibes that make a Tuesday special, but their food might be the area that remains standard, and in the final score card the servers of the joint might be ok with that.

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