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Chicken & Rice Guys

4.1 (217 reviews)
Closed • 10:30 am - 8:00 pm

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Maria M.

Chicken & Rice Guys - 280 Washington St, Boston, MA 02108 If you're looking for a filling, affordable, and convenient meal in downtown Boston, Chicken & Rice Guys is a solid go-to spot. Their menu keeps it simple yet satisfying, offering halal chicken , gyro , and tofu , all served over rice or salad with your choice of sauce. Their chicken bowl ($12.23) was well-seasoned and juicy. The gyro ($10.70) was flavorful, tender, and had that classic beef-lamb blend that pairs perfectly with their creamy garlic sauce (my favorite!). Be warned: the hot sauce packs serious heat, so use it sparingly unless you love a fiery kick. Also, if you are vegetarian they offer tofu. One of the highlights is their variety of sauces--from creamy garlic to white sauce and hot sauce, they let you customize your bowl exactly how you like it. And don't skip the baklava , which adds a sweet and nutty finish to your meal. This is truly a takeout-focused spot--the food is great, the prices are reasonable, and the service is quick . However, ambiance-wise, it's pretty minimal (2/10) , so it's not a place to linger. But for affordability (9/10) , and portion size, it's a full meal that won't leave you hungry. Food-wise, I'd rate it a 7/10 --tasty, reliable, and hits the spot when you need something quick and satisfying!

$12 regular combo!
Jimmy N.

For $9 you can get this hefty and fulfilling small combo. Definitely worth it for lunch.

Interior counter for condiments, etc
Carmen A.

My list of gotos is expanding! Found the perfect spot..(in-between subway spots..lol) and within walking distance to my current location. Anytime I can get an abundant Lamb and Chicken combo, it's a win-win. I've come here twice consecutively and have been blown away by the customer service, attention to detail, and their tasty offerings of chicken and lamb with cukes and tomatoes, which is my favorite. Add the mint/cilantro/jalapeño, some hot sauce, and the white sauce, and I'm extremely content. Don't forget the lemonade. I urge everyone to indulge no less than twice a week for the good food, ambiance, and excellent customer service.

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Jeff S.

We stopped by Chicken and Rice Guys last night and it was great! We had just finished a pretty intense all day tour of the city and we were absolutely starving. We had seen Chicken and Rice guys on some "Top Cheap Eats" list and it was close by, so we decided to check it out. While it's true that the food at Chicken and Rice Guys is not prepared fresh to order (the chicken and rice were definitely reheated), the flavors they delivered were undeniably excellent. I opted for the Halal chicken with a base of rice and salad, along with a side of hummus and the combination was stellar. And what truly elevated the meal were the sauces. The spicy sauce had a nice level of kick, the creamy garlic was rich and flavorful and the cilantro mint sauce added a refreshing herbaceous note. The interplay between all the flavors and sauces was quite enjoyable. One aspect that shouldn't be overlooked is the incredible value Chicken and Rice Guys offers. Considering the generous portions and the quality of the food, the fact that my gigantic meal only cost me $10 and change felt like a steal. In a city where dining out can often leave a big dent in your wallet, finding such an affordable gem was a pleasant surprise. Five of us dropped $70 or so for 5 meals and baklavas. Really good! Overall, Chicken and Rice Guys proved to be a great spot. If you're in search of a budget friendly yet tasty dining experience in downtown Boston, I wholeheartedly recommend giving Chicken and Rice Guys a try. Five stars.

Shawnie P.

We stopped in for a quick bite while walking on the Freedom Trail vacationing in downtown Boston. The idea was to get a quick bite so we could move on and eat a couple hours later and this was the perfect spot for that. They offer large and small portions which was great. The food was very tasty and just the right amount. The price isn't bad as well, it's about $14 for the small portion which filled me up. I ordered the small Chicken and Rice Plate. We literally got our food within a few minutes from ordering. Nice to get in & out quickly. Seating inside was adequate. Because this is located in the heart of downtown Boston, there is no parking so you get here on foot. Good place to check out when in the area.

Cassandra K.

My boss recommended Chicken & Rice since the truck was a staple in the courtyard that was located downstairs of our building in the Financial District. I'm a huge chicken lover so I will never turn down a good chicken and rice bowl. Unfortunately, they ran out of lettuce during the lunch rush but the plate was still pretty satisfying/cheap. I ordered the small which was actually the perfect amount for me. Loved the garlic and mint cilantro sauces! I would definitely go to the brick and mortar next time I'm in town and get a combo plate to try the other meats.

Small Halal Chicken
Savannah H.

Don't be deterred if the line looks long these guys are fast!! It's a classic and a favorite for as long as I can remember for a reason!! Definitely get the garlic sauce and the extra spicy hot sauce. I hadn't added on crispy onions before but I'm glad I did!! So good!!

Regular Combo
Marni M.

My friends and I had plans to go out at a nearby club so we wanted to get a quick bite before all the booze. We came here at 7:15 pm just before they closed their doors at 8 pm. Ordering was easily accomplished at their kiosk making it great for a grab-n-go style. Drink options are either soda or water. Since I wasn't too hungry, my friend and I shared their regular combo which consisted of the beef, lamb, and chicken over a bed of rice and lettuce with 3 triangles of soft and warm pita plus a side of hummus. My favorite aspect was the variety of sauces you can choose without any limitations. I tried their Extra Creamy Garlic Sauce Cup and herb sauce which accentuated the dish nicely. Proteins were seasoned and cooked great. Overall, good experience and would like to try more of what they have to offer. Staff were friendly and attentive. Definitely an easy place to pass time or take to go.

a meal in a plastic container
Cal L.

Did not honor my order of double meat over salad. I ordered this through sharebite, and received single meat over rice. There was even a sticker on my container that said double meat over salad. No love! Pro tip: go easy on the spicy sauce. It is SPICY.

Combo Platter
Shirlane C.

If you're looking for a quick bite to eat this is the place to go. Great value and portion for a "low" price for the area. They have a good amount of seating and are all self service for the sauces. They are fairly heavy handed with the rice and meats. The workers there are very friendly and I haven't had a negative experience here. Their garlic sauce isn't as great as the Halal Guys, but I would highly recommend the cilantro green sauce. Just note that they really cater to office worker hours and close at 8 pm.

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Irene B.

Came here famished after a long plane ride and this place really hit the spot. If you are craving some halal food, this is the place to go when you're in the Boston Proper area. Beware I have passed by this place during lunch time and it is PACKED with a line that goes out the door. We came here at like 3pm so it was pretty empty. I ordered a small combo meal with half salad, half rice and it came with gyro, chicken, and pita bread. I love that they have a bunch of sauces on the side that you can pick and choose from and add however much or little you want. There was a cilantro mint sauce, BBQ, creamy garlic, mild, and hot sauce. Just a heads up the hot sauce is actually really spicy. If you would like more flavor and less burn, go with the mild. The other sauces were all very delicious. Service was great, food was delicious, highly recommend!

Regular Combo
Max G.

The best lunch around government center in my opinion. The regular chicken and rice plate is a really hearty size, not too heavy, cheap and soooo tasty. I always use the garlic white sauce and medium hot sauce. The white sauce is absolutely incredible. It's rich and garlicky but not overwhelming. Mixed with the hot sauce it's like a perfect creamy spicy bite. The lettuce makes it feel healthy too! At least to me... I have gotten the lamb/beef too, it's very good and sometimes I get the combo, but it's a little heavier. It's also like a shaved ground mix, unlike the big chunks of chicken you usually get. The service is incredibly fast too! I get chicken and rice every Tuesday for lunch and for $11 I don't see that changing any time soon.

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Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the flavorful food, generous portions, variety of sauces, and affordable pricing. Service is also quick.

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My go to lunch spot. Cheap, tasty. Its a great spot to grab a cheap, relatively healthy bite!

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4.0(315 reviews)
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Some food trucks are a step above, and Chicken & Rice Guys truck is one of them. It is everything I…read morecould want from a food truck and more! First, the service is lightning fast. It takes less than a minute to go from ordering your food to having the container in hand. Lunch breaks are precious, especially if it's 45 minutes long. Less time spent waiting is more time spent enjoying the blissful break from work. This is to say nothing of inclement weather! Then there is the food itself! I ordered a large chicken on rice with adds-ons of crisp onions and tomato+cuke. The chicken was tender and nicely seasoned, plus there was more than an ample amount. I always root for a place that isn't stingy with meat! The rice was forgettable, but considering this isn't an expensive sushi restaurant where every grain gets a mani-pedi before being sacrificed to humans. As a starch/carb element, the yellow rice was A-OK for the dish. The crisp onions were something I could have done without. Nothing against them; they felt unnecessary for me (not necessarily for you). Meanwhile, the tomato+cuke added some welcome freshness to the dish! Next time I will try to get half-rice, half-salad as my base... if not possible, I will get the tomato+cuke again, even though it isn't free. While ordinarily, I would pillory a place for charging $2.10 for a bit of veggie, though I appreciate this is what stops people from ordering rice and then getting five kilos of diced veggies on top of that! This is good and fine and would be a 4-star review. I would dust my hands off and get on with my day... but then there are the sauces. And let me tell you... sauces and I go together like milk and cookies! When my Uni had chicken nugget night, some would get a mountain of nuggies. Me? Five or six nuggies and every sauce/condiment the university had on tap! But I digress... the sauces added flavor, tied everything together, added additional moisture, and even played nice with one another! Did I mention sauces are self-service? The mint-cilantro-jalapeno was refreshing, flavorful, and had just a little kick! If you like a little heat, this might be great for you but proceed with caution (protecting myself from your lawyers!) The medium/"hot" actually brought some heat! And this is coming from someone for whom Tabasco tastes like salty vinegar! I dare not try the extra hot... I have high heat tolerance, but not that high! The flavor was okay, not mind-blowing, but combined with the creamy garlic, it was heaven! The creaminess took the edge away from the heat and added a whole new dynamic in texture. Plus, my Slavic heart loves garlic! Finally, the BBQ: I found this sauce unremarkable, similar to the BBQ sauce I have in my own fridge. However, I also realize that only some people like heat (or garlic), and I believe food is for everyone. Will absolutely be ordering from this truck again and again as long as it is nearby!

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