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we opted for takeout an thus meal slapped!!! the peppered chicken wings were 10/10 and the pho was delicious. them coming together was soooo fire too- the price for one w two items!! my boyfriend got the pork satay with the five spice pho and he said the pork satay was also a 10/10 spicy and flavorful! overall, great choice for a restaurant. can't wait to go back in person
Besides chicken, yes there are other protein, but mostly chicken given its name lol. The food was delicious, but I was hoping for larger noodle soup (pho) portion sizes. Not too busy on the weekend alone 2pm. Order at the counter, get a number, and seat yourself. Food came in about 15 minutes, super fresh food. Ordered a five spice noodle soup ($17.50) and steak with garlic noodles ($20). The space was pretty clean, simple design. The noodle soup had a traditional flat wide noodles which tasted delicious. In a chicken broth with protein on the side. The five chicken piece ends had a some dryness. Dipping in the soup helped with the dryness. For the chicken, I think going for sauce ones would have been better. As for the steak with garlic noodles, it was cooked medium rare which was great, super tender to eat. Garlic noodles were garlicky which tasted delicious. Overall, super unique restaurant on Valencia street with fresh flavors.
Who doesn't like fried chicken? It's like a katsu but with popcorn chicken seasoning. That along with a nice bowl of satay noodles. Would def come back to try out their different noodles that they have.
Super casual easy going spot with delicious and fresh food. Obviously the main thing here is chicken so we tried the popcorn chicken and spring rolls. Both were solid and tasted very fresh! Loved the texture of the popcorn chicken. I appreciated that the food is served on actual plates and not disposable or a basket or to go containers. Makes it more dine in friendly. Will definitely return to try a bunch more items! Service was friendly and patient while we took a moment to decide on what to get. Highly recommend!
I may be an outlier in my experience with Chic n' Time as I thought everything was just ok. My visit took place about a month ago. I opted for a bowl of shrimp pho and had a few bites of the spicy noodle soup. The shrimp pho ($17.XX) was rather bland, particularly the broth. I was expecting at least some bean sprouts or other toppings to be included. Substitutions aren't encouraged or accomodated, but at least the cashier ran the idea with the chef/manager. The restaurant does have a nice inviting space for quick dining. Chic n' Time is located in the heart of the Mission, parking can be difficult, but lots of bus lines near by and BART is about a few blocks away. I'm willing to try this restaurant again, but probably not any time soon. #4/2025
simple and quick place to get a balanced meal for a good price. got the five spice chicken with garlic noodles. SO GOOD! noodles were slightly overcooked (too soft) but strong umami garlic flavor. chicken was super flavorful and the sweet sauce really balanced out the salty flavors. loved that there is a side of steamed broccoli to balance out the flavorful meal. overall, a solid place and come hungry since the portions are huge!
Quick weekend afternoon late lunch for 2 around 2:30pm. Restaurant was about 1/3 full with a casual stream of to go orders too. Was able to order right away. Order from the counter in the back. Menu is available and you can step aside to look through it if needed. After ordering, grab a seat anywhere and the food will come out to you. Drinks are self serve from a fridge next to the ordering counter. Taiwanese chicken steak. Typically my go to, if not the five spice chicken. Can be ordered with white rice or garlic noodles. Also a few pieces of brocoli. Their garlic noodles are great but I opted for rice this time. The chicken is a huge piece, perfectly fried. Crispy exterior with very juicy meat inside. Comes with a red chili pepper powder you can sprinkle on the dish + a sweet and sour type sauce that pairs nicely with the chicken. Just under $20 for a dish that'll fill you up well.
I wasn't planning on coming to this spot; it ended up being a back up to a restaurant I wanted to go to originally, but the line was too long at that place. I'm glad I ended up stumbling upon Chic n' Time as I had a great meal here. I ordered the popcorn chicken as an appetizer and for my main course, I got the garlic butter prawns with garlic noodles. The portions here are generous, and the flavors are on point. The chili powder for the popcorn chicken is really flavorful and added a nice kick to the appetizer. The popcorn chicken bites were pretty tender and had a lot of crunch. The garlic butter prawn dish was on the oily side given the amount of butter they put, but it was good! They also added some broccoli which helped the dish taste just a tad healthier than what it actually is lol. We also had a taro milk tea to share which frankly wasn't that good. Definitely not a place to get your milk tea fix. I'd skip out on the drinks here, but do try their food items. You'll leave stuffed and with a box of leftovers!
Came here on a Thursday night and there were no issues finding a seat! Lots of seating and nice staff. Good: - I got the garlic noodles with BBQ chicken - definitely good portion sizes here, you won't be hungry coming out of it - I liked the crunchy texture of the BBQ chicken too - The vibe is very chill and we sat there for a while catching up - quiet inside Bad: - Took some time for the food to come out Overall was a really fun casual place to get a meal. It's not too expensive and the food is unique!
Food: - Garlic noodles are buttery, salty, and full of chunks of garlic. - Five spice chicken thigh is perfectly seasoned and moist. - Fried chicken is crunchy, moist, but a bit salty. - Satay pho was a lot spicier than I was anticipating and I actually could not finish the broth. Service: Feels to be family owned and cashier/food servers were always very kind. Ambiance: - There is seating inside and outside. - A lot of people were grabbing take out. Over all, this was a great food option in Mission!
Came here in a pretty large group after church. We come pretty regularly and every time we do they are always so sweet and accommodating. The food is also really good and the portions are more than enough! I love the five spice chicken garlic noodles! The five spice chicken is def the star! The owners and employees are always so welcoming and quick to help. I definitely recommend coming here for a nice casual bite, the food, the staff, and vibes will not disappoint!
I have no idea why this place isn't more popular. I'd guess it's because the inside is casual and not as Insta-ready as its peers. What it does have is delicious modern Asian food at good prices and a perfect location. The service was prompt and kind; just order at the counter and sit. Peppercorn Chicken Wings: spicy and crispy wings topped with fried garlic, green onions, and jalapenos. I am so into it Beef Satay Noodle Soup: Actually spicy in the best way. Tons of flavor with a bunch of julienned cucumbers. The noodles were plentiful and bouncy. I'd definitely get this again.
The popcorn chicken I got here was super crispy and flavourful. it was the perfect snack/light meal. One of the best I've had and I'd get it again.
Feels like a more modern, fast-food chain? The five spice chicken was yummy but didn't really care for the wings. A decent option if you are craving a quick meal in the area but personally would pass next time. Although wait times might be longer and the vibes are much more humble, I'd rather go to Perilla! read more
I am so glad we heard about this place. We definitely over ordered, but it's not a terrible thing. We called in to place the order for pick up while heading back from San Mateo. They timed the order so it'd be perfectly hot when we picked up. We used to order Perilla for the office on a regular basis when we were open, since Covid we have been getting our fix from Perilla on Irving. We now have a closer option Woohoo!! The red curry is much spicier than the yellow curry I'm used too, but only because I am such a wimp for spice. We tried quite a few items this round. Looking forward to ordering the butter crab next time. * Parking is tough so bring someone to run in if picking up. Congratulations on your grand opening! I'm sure you will have a strong following with your delicious food and very friendly service. read more
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6 years ago
SIX STARS -- boom! These guys get a bonus star from me!! Wow talk about an all star experience. Parking was atrocious for this neighborhood. Lots of streets are closed off to allow pedestrians to walk and lots of restaurants have parklets to allow outdoor dining. This results in even less parking in the neighborhood so around and around we went, SEVERAL times looking for parking. The Mission District is a mix of everything -- lots of new hipster places continue to pop up and Chic N' Time is a new Asian mashup of Vietnamese and Taiwanese deliciousness! They're running a grand opening promo of BOGO50, so we ordered: Garlic noodles with peppercorn wings $14.50 Garlic noodles w/chicken steak $7.25 after promo Cajun wings 6 PCs for $10 Popcorn chicken $4.50 after promo Imperial rolls $9 Total $49.10 Cash tip $8 The best dish was hands down peppercorn wings with garlic noodles. I'm a sucker for peppercorn anything. Their chicken batter is crunchy yet light and the chicken is juicy, perfectly seasoned. Here are the bonuses: THEY'RE OPEN FOR INDOOR DINING!! Outdoor parklet is also available. The owner is suuuper friendly. He gave us a free bowl of butter garlic crab to pour over the noodles!! And 3 bowls of savory hot pho broth -- omg my tastebuds were in heaven! If you love dishes like linguine and clams with Alfredo, this butter garlic crab over noodles will blow your mind!!! Sadly I ran out of stomach space, otherwise I would've ordered their Five Spice Chicken. I immediately texted a bunch of my friends to tell them about this new place and now I'm telling all you readers out there: COME OVER TO CHIC N' TIME!! read more
I ordered garlic noodles with fried chicken steak (the owner told me it's thin strips of Taiwanese fried chicken) and popcorn chicken. The popcorn chicken was nice, juicy and hot from the kitchen. There was spice on the side which u sprinkled on the popcorn chicken to give it a nice little kick but not overpowering for me. The garlic noodles were nice and just right with the garlic seasoning. Some places over do it. Not here. The thin strips of fried chicken kind of reminded me of katsu. It was so good that I forgot to take a picture of it. It's generous portions for the price you pay. I'll be back to try out their 5 Spice Chicken. Great customer service and outdoor seating. read more
6 years ago
COVID-19 TAKEOUT I'm half asleep last night when my hs bff texts me, "Have you seen Bling Empire? Your future husband is on the show!" "Huh, what, where? What time is it?" "Midnight in NYC. Just watch it, it's like Crazy Rich Asians of LA", he says. Forget Kevin, can Anna Shay adopt me?! Forreals though, I don't know whether to laugh or cry (I couldn't stop watching it though). Sooo...I'll just laugh-cry into a plate of garlic noodles. Some of us can't relate to lifestyle p*rn but most us can relate to good food, yea? It's great to see the former owner of Perilla open Chic N' Time in The Mission because you couldn't get a good plate of garlic noodles in the area until now (IMO, the garlic noodles at nearby competitors is meh). Yesterday, was their first day of soft opening. During COVID, Chic N' Time is open for takeout and delivery via 3rd party apps. In addition to their signature garlic noodles, they have popcorn chicken, wings, and boba milk tea. C O V I D - 1 9 S A F E T Y P R E C A U T I O N S * Order online via QR code (or in-person). * Staff wore masks properly. * Plexi-glass barrier at register. * Hand sanitizer available. * Wrapped utensils. F O O D * Five Spice Chicken Garlic Noodles ($14.50) + Imperial Rolls (2 pc - $3) It's been a while since I had this dish and it's just as delicious as I remembered it. --Five Spice Chicken (dark meat): Tender and flavorful with a caramelized skin. You could really taste the lemongrass come through. --Garlic Noodles: Chewy, buttery, and punchy garlicky goodness with a touch of sweetness. Not overly oily. --Imperial Rolls: Hot, crunchy, and savory, the imperial rolls were chockfull of ground pork, taro, and glass noodles. They don't travel well so enjoy them ASAP in the car (box is not vented). --Nuớc Chấm: A little fish sauce funk just brings everything together. Chili powder also included on the side. S E R V I C E Friendly and fast. I ordered online and my takeout was ready in less than 10 minutes. I received an email when my order was ready for pick-up. Garlic+butter+carbs, you can't go wrong with this ménage à trois... Happy to see Perilla's former owner spreading this buttery garlic love to The Mission. read more
Chic n' Time reminds me of tiny family-owned restaurants in Asia. Small venue, very friendly staff, and good affordable food! Their Popcorn Chicken is a must-try. It's fresh, savory, and you can make it spicy by adding the spice mix they give you. Goes well with rice! Five Spice Chicken is also good. Tender, juicy, and a hint of sweetness. Food comes out pretty quick and service is excellent. read more
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Snazzy trendy place to grab boba or some delicious Vietnamese Asian food such as garlic noodles or the 5-spice chicken, yummy! Check it out - friendly staff too :) read more
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Located in the heart of the Mission District on Valencia, Chic n' Time's taiwanese/vietnamese fusion dishes are classics! I've been here several times, and the garlic noodles, five spice chicken and fried chicken steak (their specialties) are all AMAZING -- super crispy, full of flavor, juicy, and genuinely makes you go 'WOW." I also loved the vermicelli noodles if you're looking for a more vietnamese vermicelli dish that's less carb heavy + coma inducing than the garlic noodles (you'll definitely need a nap after eating it). Outside of the specialties, I've also tried the five spice chicken pho, but as a Vietnamese born native who's a bit more critical, I didn't find it very good. Service is great, food is fast, and owners are super friendly!! A great taste if you're around the Mission! read more
Came on a Monday around 5:15pm. It wasn't packed so we were thrilled to get our food asap! We ordered the five spice chicken with garlic noodles and the bbq sweet and spicy chicken with garlic noodles, the popcorn chicken was the highlight of the meal! I'm salivating as i type this. Lol. Friendly owner working the front and always made sure we were well attended to. The chicken was all tender and juicy!!! Next time I want to try the wings! Thanks for your hospitality! read more
This is my new fav spot in the Mission! The food was really well done - spices, texture and crispiness were on point. Highly recommend The crispy chicken steak was phenomenal - it's like taiwanese popcorn chicken and a german schnitzel together. We really enjoyed that dipping in some of the cajun chicken wings sauce The garlic noodles were some of the best we had in SF - perfect flavor and super fragrant The owner, Michael, is also friendly and nice! read more
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3 years ago
SOO GOOOD Went there with a good friend group a couple months ago after a recommendation from one of them and the food was soo insanely good. But Mike made the whole trip such a fun core memory! We had lots of fun discussions with him and the place felt super welcoming; we had such a blast :) The popcorn chicken, CRISPY TOFU, and garlic noodles are some of our favorites to order. So amazing. We try to visit often and I look forward to it every time . All the people are so nice and friendly!! Thank you Mike! My favorite restaurant!! read more
Yum yum! Delicious Vietnamese food with reasonable price. The potion was quite generous. Four of us ended up with finishing three entrees only. The online order was easy and the food was ready in less than 20 mins during peak hours. Back to the food, everything we ordered were delicious. Highly recommend the peppercorn chicken wings! Crispy with nice & unique flavor outside, and juicy inside. Garlic noodles are better than the vermicelli in my opinion. All proteins were tasty and satisfying. My only suggestion is to add the pickled veggies to the vermicelli to balance the sweetness of the sauce. read more
My party of 3 was immediately greeted by the very friendly owner. My friends and I shared the five spice chicken pho and the peppercorn chicken wings. Everything was delicious! The pho was light and we loved the broth. It was a very home-y vibe. The five spice chicken was very juicy and tender and I loved the chicken skin. The peppercorn chicken wings were full of flavor, especially being topped with loads of garlic, jalapeño, and onions. I'd definitely come back to try fried chicken steak and other dishes :) read more
4 years ago
cravin chicken? Look no further Chic n' Time is here to serve all you and your friends the tastiest chicken around. Served a variety of ways, this chic eatery serves made to order dishes and is worth the wait. Location Located right on Valencia it's located in a bustling part of the Mission. Parking can be a challenge here and would advise walking or public transit/ride share instead. Ambiance Super cute mural of characters on the wall and bench seating lining the walls. Wasn't available at the time but I'd love to dine at the window seats facing Valencia! Service So incredibly kind! The staff was engaged in our dining experience and we loved it. Felt like dining in their home Food We got the fried chicken steak !!! We did the add on of garlic noodles and it was so scrumptious. Also had the Cajun wings and we were so pleasantly surprised at the gooey garlic Cajun sauce they had on it! Nice kick of heat too. The staff brought over extra napkins because my dining partner was sweating from the wings (so kind!) Definitely go to Chic n' Time when you're craving Asian flavors and excellent chicken, whether you're local or not! read more
4 years ago
A down to earth spot focusing on fried chicken with Taiwanese and Vietnamese influences. Here, you will find large chicken steaks marinated in five spice and white pepper, battered and fried in the Taiwanese way until they are juicy, tender, and crispy. Peppercorn wings might be even better than the cutlets; that's because this place only serves flats/wingettes which ensures that every bite has the perfect ratio of crunchy batter to juicy meat. They've got other stuff too like Vietnamese style noodle soups, spring rolls, and garlic noodles but the chicken is definitely where it's at! read more
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My friends and I came to Chic n' Time and had a great meal! We got the Popcorn Chicken as an appetizer and I decided on the Rock Crab with the Garlic Noodles as my entree. You have to order up at the front first, then they will bring your food to you - if you'd like water, ask when you order! We decided to sit outside. The food came out pretty quickly, and nearly all at once. The popcorn chicken was typical, pretty good, but my favorite part was the fried basil on top. It also comes with a can of spice that you can put on. My entree, the rock crab, was SO good and extremely filling. I wasn't able to finish it all! It comes with a plentiful amount of meat and noodles. The garlic noodles are really great and complemented the meat well. It also comes with some broccoli to add a bit of freshness. I would say Chic n' Time is well worth the price and I'd definitely recommend it. read more
The popcorn chicken is soo flavorful. Chunks of meat. Knock you out of your socks. The fried tofu was the same. It's the outer shell that has so much flavor. Inside melts in your mouth. Not a fan of their fried egg rolls even though it had a thumb up on their menu. Plenty of combo plates with noodles to choose from. Egg rolls came with fish sauce, greens, and noodles. Great service. Love their plates. Them lights are strong. If you time it right before 6 pm, parking is a cinch. read more
Dine In during Covid 19 Overall: 8/10 This is a surprise find for me since I was originally going to another restaurant in the area. However, I really like this place since the restaurant seems modern and clean and the food are pretty good! I will come back for more chicken and garlic butter noodles!! Five Spice Chicken with garlic noodles: 8/10 Wow their chicken is definitely above average for $15 USD! However I don't really like their garlic noodles, I guess I like it with some more butter. Garlic Butter Crab with garlic noodles: 8/10 Wow wow wow I love their garlic noodles with garlic Butter sauce. Soooo delicious! You better have it hot! Imperial Rolls: 7.5/10 read more
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Really good Vietnamese fusion comfort food! We got the curry and the Taiwanese fried chicken cutlet set and the portions are good and the rice was cooked perfectly. The chicken was so juicy and flsvorful, I can't wait to try their other dishes. We also had the iced coffee with crema and boba and it was b o m b. Do not miss it. Owners were so friendly and attentive too and still had time to check on us even though we were seated outside and it was busy. Highly recommend! read more
1 year ago
TL;DR - Only the best service and yummy food! The first time I ordered from Chic n Time was when I was craving chicken wings. It was a place close by enough to walk to and near the park that I decided to give it a try. First of all, I did NOT know they weren't even open yet!! I called in, the manager took my order and I went to pick it up 15 mins later but when I got there, I was confused. The hours said it wasn't open yet? Welp, I called them again and he said just come on in! Wow!!! He took my order even before they opened just to make me happy. I have to say, this wouldn't be a five star review if I didn't talk about how delicious the wings were too. They had lots of jalapenos and were very juicy and crispy. The second time I ordered, I got a chicken salad (cabbage salad base) and sat outside. They were very gracious and brought my meal outside to me, turned on the heater (I was the only one eating outside) and even brought me water. This isn't a sit down and a server comes to you place, it's a come to the cashier place, so it was very nice to have this service here. The chicken tasted like popcorn chicken seasoning. TOTALLY YUMMY! I loved it. I recommend this palce a thousand times over. read more
This place is amazing. I was expecting basic but it was top notch chicken and garlic noodles. I was surprised like a good good gift during Christmas time. This place is located in my old neighborhood and it's changing for the good in terms of food options. Cannot wait to order more of this Vietnamese food treat. read more
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This is the second time I've been to Chic n' Time, and the food has been phenomenal each time. I ordered the Shrimp Rolls and Cajun Chicken Wings with a side of rice. The Shrimp Rolls include 6 rolls and contain peanuts; they were incredibly fresh and had a hint of mint. The Cajun Chicken Wings are served with broccoli and Jasmine rice or garlic noodles. They are covered in their signature Cajun sauce which tastes like a perfect blend of Cajun and Asian flavors. It is not too spicy, but if you are concerned they also come with a no spice option. I think where Chic n' Time truly shines is with the owners. The couple is incredibly kind, and I remember the first time that I came here they offered there new seasoning that they were developing. read more
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807 Valencia St
San Francisco, CA 94110
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