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Chickenlicious - This was my first time trying Malaysian food and it was an amazing experience. The restaurant closes earlier at 7, so we decided to get takeout. The owner was extremely friendly, and he gave us some dessert while we were waiting for our food. I really loved how there was chicken broth on tap at the restaurant. The broth was rich and lightly sweet. We ended up ordering the Prawn Mee noodle soup, Kangkung Belacan vegetable, Nasi Le Mak, Hainan chicken, and Char Kway Teow noodles. The food was extremely flavorful and a similar flavor profile to Indonesian food, albeit a little less spicy. The Prawn Mee noodle soup had a rich flavorful shrimpy broth with bouncy noodles and some extra shrimp paste on the side. The Kangkung vegetable was really tender and flavorful, but I wish they included some of the leaves as well. It was mostly stalk. The nasi lemak was a really good combo with some pickled veggies, coconut rice, and a lemon glass seasoned chicken rendang. And the Hainan chicken was probably the most tender I've ever had. My only critique is that I wish the ginger scallion sauce it came with was stronger. It was very light, and I was looking for a brighter more biting flavor. My brother's favorite dish was the Char noodles, which came lightly smoky and only a little sweet. Overall such a flavorful and delicious selection of food. I'll definitely be back to try to snag a chili crab next time.
Such vibrant dishes with flavors reminiscent of a mix of indian & chinese food. My favorites were the imperial tofu, popcorn chicken, singaporean laksa and the passionfruit jasmine tea. The imperial tofu was in the expensive side because it comes with abalone, but the flavor of the dish was savory & delicious. The tofu was so silky too. The popcorn chicken and singaporean laksa were packed with flavor and spice which I loved, and the housemade passionfruit jasmine tea was strong and refreshing. There wasn't necessarily any "bad" dishes, but I personally was underwhelmed by the popular smashed fried chicken. It was lacking a lot of flavor and a bit dry. Char Kway Teow & Licious Fried Rice tasted very similar & smoky. Family owned spot with such a supportive son helping out! The food came out pretty fast even though we ordered a ton. Staff was super friendly. Place is pretty spacious. There is a station for free sauce/toppings, as well as a free chicken broth dispenser.
My husband has been wanting to try Chicken Licious- we have tried a few times to go. Everything tasted good- strong bold flavors. There is free chicken broth, several different sauces. The chicken curry puff was outstanding. Parking is tough on the weekend.
Popcorn chicken 4/5 - the skin wasn't as crispy as I was hoping for but the chicken is juicy Mouthwatering chicken 3/5 - I was disappointed with this dish. Never had it before but the rice was a bit hard. Not a lot of chicken. Everything was good but I don't know if I would go back
Came by based on a recommendation and tried the char kway teow for a late lunch. Pretty good served on a banana leaf. Plenty of other yummy options I'd like to try like the Hainan chicken and laksa. The restaurant is located away from the main busy areas of little Saigon. Come in and order at the counter and they'll bring the food out to you. Plenty of indoor seating. Not a fancy place but it works.
A hidden gem! I ordered the Laksa which was delicious. The spice level was perfect and the chicken very tender. They also have a sauce bar and a complimentary chicken broth. The owner was very helpful since it was my first time. I will definitely come back again to try other dishes!
If you're craving Malaysian cuisine, this family-owned restaurant is a fantastic place to visit. Located in the same shopping center as Lee's Supermarket. It brings back memories of my frequent visits to their former restaurant in San Mateo, known as Langkawi, many years ago. Although the restaurant isn't very large, it offers ample seating and boasts a clean and decent interior. The establishment is run by two brothers: one handles the cooking, while the other manages the front and customer service. The dining experience is reminiscent of a food court or hawker center, where you order and pay first. The menu features a wide variety of authentic Malaysian dishes, making it difficult for me to choose what to order. We decided on Char Kway Teow, Asam Laksa, Ayam Penyet, Prawn Mee, and Kangkung Belacan (morning glory with shrimp paste). Almost everything is self-serve, except for the food serving. They offer complimentary chicken soup, which is self-serve and perfect for cold weather. Additionally, they provide a variety of sauces for you to help yourself. For me, the highlight dish was the Char Kway Teow, closely followed by the delicious Kangkung Belacan. I was expecting the Ayam Penyet to be similar to the smashed chicken we get in Indonesia where the chicken is smashed with mortar and chili paste on the bottom, but it was still enjoyable. As for the Asam Laksa, it was my least favorite, not because of the dish itself, but because I don't particularly like sour flavors.
Came here on a weekday night. The whole area was very quiet. We ordered the roti, char kway teow, nasi lemak, kangkung belacan. We really liked the roti and nasi lemak. Some of the char kway teow was a bit too burnt and kangkung belacan was way too greasy and salty (they should go lighter on their shrimp paste). The food was freshly made with decent ingredients, which I always appreciate. The staff were very friendly and gave us red packets containing chocolate for lunar new year. Price was very reasonable. Overall I'd return to this place if I'm ever in the vicinity again.
Chicken Licious appears to be a family-run restaurant focused on malaysian/singaporean cuisine. We came here for lunch on a weekend, and the restaurant filled up fairly quickly. For the Bay Area, Chicken Licious is quite authentic for what you can get. The quality of food was good, we ordered chili crab, laksa, asam curry and char kway teow. Although the price is not cheap, the portions are large. The flavour profile is mostly consistent to the roots, except the singaporean laska which was unusually overly sweet. The chili crab is on the pricier side, and i wouldnt say it's worth the 85$. Char Kway Toew is a classic, and its in this dish that Chicken Licious truly shines, its flavour matching what you could find in Kuala Lumpur. Overall, this restaurant is a place i would return to if i ever find myself near the neighbourhood during meal time. Expect to spend around 30$ per person for the average meal.
Chicken Licious is located super close to my work but didn't get to try it until now. Before they only offered chicken bentos, so I wasn't really drawn in but their menu expanded! It's located in the same shopping center as Lee's Supermarket. Parking can be very limited and extremely tight..combined with terrible drivers during busier hours. We went on a Sunday for lunch around 12:15pm and the restaurant was half full. I ordered with the cashier and she provided me with a number. It's open seating. Water, plastic utensils, sauces and complimentary chicken soup are self serve. The chicken soup was good, slightly sweet and a nice starter / palate cleanser in between dishes. We ordered.. ROTI CANAI (2) $11 -hot, flaky and crispy. Came with a curry dipping sauce which tasted kinda herbally to me. When it cooled down, it was kinda dry and got hard. 3/5* CRISPY PRAWN AND TARO ROLL (6)$12 -mini net style eggrolls filled with prawn and taro on a bed of fried noodles with a side of sweet chili sauce. Solid, nothing special but satisfies your eggroll / fried cravings. 4/5* SCRAMBLED EGG CHOW FUN $19 -pan fried flat wide rice noodles covered with gravy made with egg, soy sauce, oyster sauce and seafood broth. It came with bok choy, fried tofu and shell-on shrimp, which was super fresh. Delish! 5/5* CHAR KWAY TEOW $19 -wide rice noodles, shell-on shrimp, egg, bean sprouts, garlic and chinese sausage. The shrimp was super fresh. The dish had a nice char taste, but slightly light on flavor. It came with a side of their chili sauce which had a fermented shrimp taste. 4/5* By the time we left, the restaurant was packed. Service was friendly, they checked up on the tables and bus them when you're done. Would come again!
We decided to take a drive to San Jose for the day. Stopped to grab a bite to eat at Chicken Licious for some Malaysian food. You can order through the kiosk, scan a QR code or by cashier. It's a no frills, fast food type of restaurant. People working here are friendly and helpful. ***OUR PICKS*** NASI LEMAK ~ Malaysian coconut milk rice, served with rendang chicken, sambal, fried crispy anchovies, hard-boiled egg, toasted peanuts, and cucumber. We found the rice texture was hard and it had tons of lemongrass. The chicken was hacked up, so shards of bones were in the sauce. You couldn't tell if you were eating lemongrass fiber or small fragments of chicken bones, which made it difficult to eat. If they had kept the chicken in bigger pieces, it would have been easier to eat and less troublesome. Lots of flavor, generous portions, and you get a variety of things in this dish. 3.5/5 HAINAN CHICKEN ~ Traditional steamed boneless thigh meat with skin, over chicken-flavored rice, garnished with nyonya acar (pickled). Served with homemade fresh dipping chili, ginger, garlic and soy sauce. I enjoyed the soft, tender, melt-in-your-mouth chicken. Very authentic in the way they prepared the chicken. Like the Nasi Lemak, the rice was hard. If the rice was softer, it would have been a 5-star dish! 4/5 SAUTEED GARLIC KANGKUNG BELACAN ~ Kangkung belacan is a popular Malaysian vegetable dish made with water spinach (kangkung), stir-fried with fermented shrimp paste (belacan), garlic, and chilies. It is often served as a side dish with steamed rice. This dish wasn't spicy, but flavorful from the shrimp paste and it was a good, healthy side dish. 4/5 They give you a cup for complimentary chicken herbal soup, which was very nice and comforting! So good when it's cold outside! I enjoyed their food and would come back again for the Hainan chicken or try something new on their menu, if we were in the area. I've been to Malaysia 4x and I found the food here is pretty authentic.
I had seen this place on my Instagram and bookmarked it previously; luckily this past weekend we were in the are and decided to give it a try. First of all, after purchasing something from them they offer you a chicken soup, which you can go to the sauce bar and customize it as you like. I ended up putting the ginger scallion sauce for hianese chicken and some sesame seed oil and it was delicious. When the food came out it was super hot temperature wise and we'd soon realize how spicy it actually was. The Singaporean laksa was quite flavorful and decent in portion size, the meat was a chicken leg which they'd broken in half and had good coconut and umami flavor 4/5 Next we tried the Penang Laksa, again very flavorful and you could taste the tamirand and see a good amount of fish pieces. We loved the sour and saltiness of the broth, which the owner proceeded to tell us it was his childhood breakfast. I thought it was delicious, but my fiance was crying and panting because of how spicy the dish was for her and she can tolerate medium spice, but loved the flavor in this dish as well. I want to say it's a step above medium if that's any inclination for anyone reading this, but I enjoyed it. 4.5/5* Lastly, we had the popcorn chicken, unfortunately this wasn't my favorite, the breading wasn't crunchy like we thought it'd be and the batter was a bit soft. Not sure quite sure why they threw a hand full of fried breading, not chicken pieces, in our tray with the popcorn chicken. 2/5* I'd also like to add their Thai tea is pretty good! Strong tea flavor and very creamy. When we stop by thanh son tofu we'll be back again! Customer service: 5/5* Cleanliness: 5/5* Food: 4/5* My review is of the food and nothing else though.
3 Malaysians walked into Chickenlicious in San Jose, CA. They liked the asam laksa and curry puffs. They'll be back for those dishes. Asam laksa is from Penang and one in our party is from there. She said it was authentic and delicious. They also said the Singaporean laksa, smashed chicken and hainanese chicken rice wasn't authentic enough in their opinion. They could not recommend those dishes. The smashed chicken could use more flavor, and it was not really smashed. The parents even told this to the owner who was still nice and friendly. Family run business. They clean the tables, they cook, etc. Lots of tables for you to spread out and eat at. They opened around 2022.
18 days ago
Came here for my birthday meal since I've been wanting to try it all year and here are my thoughts. FOOD: Dungeness Chili Crab (10000/10): This dish was a ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS, one of the BEST food I've ever tasted. The crab was tender, coated in a rich, glossy chili sauce that perfectly balanced sweet, tangy, savory, and spicy flavors. It paired beautifully with a side of rice. I'm already drooling just thinking about it and would 100% order it again in a heartbeat! Char Kway Teow (10/10): Amazing stir fried noodles. The flat rice noodles had a smoky, slightly charred flavor and were tossed with savory Chinese sausage, tender shrimp, egg, bean sprouts, and garlic chives. The dish offered a satisfying blend of sweet, salty, and umami flavors. It was comforting, flavorful, and wonderfully satisfying without feeling too heavy or oily. Singaporean laksa (10/10): This dish was similar to a Vietnamese curry with a fragrant, coconut-rich broth that delivered a balance of savory, spicy, and subtly sweet flavors. The rendang chicken was super tender, the yellow noodles were soft and soaked in flavors. It was the kind of dish that made it hard to put the spoon down. SERVICE: Staff was super nice and accommodating. Even gave me a free side of rice and deserts to go since I really enjoyed their chili crab sauce. AMBIANCE: The place was very clean and feels very homy. They also offer free chicken soup for you to sip on while you wait for all the tasty foods to come. Overall, AMAZING experience and phenomenal food! Would come back every single day if I'd lived closer :( read more
We found this spot after we visited Singapore and wanted to relive the food. This spot delivered. Everything we tried was delicious, but my favorites are: - char kway teow - really great wok hei flavor - hainan chicken - the most moist and flavorful hainan chicken I've ever had If you dine in, there is also complimentary self-serve chicken broth. Come here to enjoy great cooking. read more
A family owned business with great customer service. In general, the food was delicious- well seasoned with herbs and spices. However, the fried chicken was dry and overcooked. This is mainly a self service restaurant where they heavily use disposable products. read more
18 days ago
Chickenlicious - This was my first time trying Malaysian food and it was an amazing experience. The restaurant closes earlier at 7, so we decided to get takeout. The owner was extremely friendly, and he gave us some dessert while we were waiting for our food. I really loved how there was chicken broth on tap at the restaurant. The broth was rich and lightly sweet. We ended up ordering the Prawn Mee noodle soup, Kangkung Belacan vegetable, Nasi Le Mak, Hainan chicken, and Char Kway Teow noodles. The food was extremely flavorful and a similar flavor profile to Indonesian food, albeit a little less spicy. The Prawn Mee noodle soup had a rich flavorful shrimpy broth with bouncy noodles and some extra shrimp paste on the side. The Kangkung vegetable was really tender and flavorful, but I wish they included some of the leaves as well. It was mostly stalk. The nasi lemak was a really good combo with some pickled veggies, coconut rice, and a lemon glass seasoned chicken rendang. And the Hainan chicken was probably the most tender I've ever had. My only critique is that I wish the ginger scallion sauce it came with was stronger. It was very light, and I was looking for a brighter more biting flavor. My brother's favorite dish was the Char noodles, which came lightly smoky and only a little sweet. Overall such a flavorful and delicious selection of food. I'll definitely be back to try to snag a chili crab next time. read more
Such vibrant dishes with flavors reminiscent of a mix of indian & chinese food. My favorites were the imperial tofu, popcorn chicken, singaporean laksa and the passionfruit jasmine tea. The imperial tofu was in the expensive side because it comes with abalone, but the flavor of the dish was savory & delicious. The tofu was so silky too. The popcorn chicken and singaporean laksa were packed with flavor and spice which I loved, and the housemade passionfruit jasmine tea was strong and refreshing. There wasn't necessarily any "bad" dishes, but I personally was underwhelmed by the popular smashed fried chicken. It was lacking a lot of flavor and a bit dry. Char Kway Teow & Licious Fried Rice tasted very similar & smoky. Family owned spot with such a supportive son helping out! The food came out pretty fast even though we ordered a ton. Staff was super friendly. Place is pretty spacious. There is a station for free sauce/toppings, as well as a free chicken broth dispenser. read more
My husband has been wanting to try Chicken Licious- we have tried a few times to go. Everything tasted good- strong bold flavors. There is free chicken broth, several different sauces. The chicken curry puff was outstanding. Parking is tough on the weekend. read more
Popcorn chicken 4/5 - the skin wasn't as crispy as I was hoping for but the chicken is juicy Mouthwatering chicken 3/5 - I was disappointed with this dish. Never had it before but the rice was a bit hard. Not a lot of chicken. Everything was good but I don't know if I would go back read more
Came by based on a recommendation and tried the char kway teow for a late lunch. Pretty good served on a banana leaf. Plenty of other yummy options I'd like to try like the Hainan chicken and laksa. The restaurant is located away from the main busy areas of little Saigon. Come in and order at the counter and they'll bring the food out to you. Plenty of indoor seating. Not a fancy place but it works. read more
3 months ago
A hidden gem! I ordered the Laksa which was delicious. The spice level was perfect and the chicken very tender. They also have a sauce bar and a complimentary chicken broth. The owner was very helpful since it was my first time. I will definitely come back again to try other dishes! read more
If you're craving Malaysian cuisine, this family-owned restaurant is a fantastic place to visit. Located in the same shopping center as Lee's Supermarket. It brings back memories of my frequent visits to their former restaurant in San Mateo, known as Langkawi, many years ago. Although the restaurant isn't very large, it offers ample seating and boasts a clean and decent interior. The establishment is run by two brothers: one handles the cooking, while the other manages the front and customer service. The dining experience is reminiscent of a food court or hawker center, where you order and pay first. The menu features a wide variety of authentic Malaysian dishes, making it difficult for me to choose what to order. We decided on Char Kway Teow, Asam Laksa, Ayam Penyet, Prawn Mee, and Kangkung Belacan (morning glory with shrimp paste). Almost everything is self-serve, except for the food serving. They offer complimentary chicken soup, which is self-serve and perfect for cold weather. Additionally, they provide a variety of sauces for you to help yourself. For me, the highlight dish was the Char Kway Teow, closely followed by the delicious Kangkung Belacan. I was expecting the Ayam Penyet to be similar to the smashed chicken we get in Indonesia where the chicken is smashed with mortar and chili paste on the bottom, but it was still enjoyable. As for the Asam Laksa, it was my least favorite, not because of the dish itself, but because I don't particularly like sour flavors. read more
Came here on a weekday night. The whole area was very quiet. We ordered the roti, char kway teow, nasi lemak, kangkung belacan. We really liked the roti and nasi lemak. Some of the char kway teow was a bit too burnt and kangkung belacan was way too greasy and salty (they should go lighter on their shrimp paste). The food was freshly made with decent ingredients, which I always appreciate. The staff were very friendly and gave us red packets containing chocolate for lunar new year. Price was very reasonable. Overall I'd return to this place if I'm ever in the vicinity again. read more
Chicken Licious appears to be a family-run restaurant focused on malaysian/singaporean cuisine. We came here for lunch on a weekend, and the restaurant filled up fairly quickly. For the Bay Area, Chicken Licious is quite authentic for what you can get. The quality of food was good, we ordered chili crab, laksa, asam curry and char kway teow. Although the price is not cheap, the portions are large. The flavour profile is mostly consistent to the roots, except the singaporean laska which was unusually overly sweet. The chili crab is on the pricier side, and i wouldnt say it's worth the 85$. Char Kway Toew is a classic, and its in this dish that Chicken Licious truly shines, its flavour matching what you could find in Kuala Lumpur. Overall, this restaurant is a place i would return to if i ever find myself near the neighbourhood during meal time. Expect to spend around 30$ per person for the average meal. read more
Chicken Licious is located super close to my work but didn't get to try it until now. Before they only offered chicken bentos, so I wasn't really drawn in but their menu expanded! It's located in the same shopping center as Lee's Supermarket. Parking can be very limited and extremely tight..combined with terrible drivers during busier hours. We went on a Sunday for lunch around 12:15pm and the restaurant was half full. I ordered with the cashier and she provided me with a number. It's open seating. Water, plastic utensils, sauces and complimentary chicken soup are self serve. The chicken soup was good, slightly sweet and a nice starter / palate cleanser in between dishes. We ordered.. ROTI CANAI (2) $11 -hot, flaky and crispy. Came with a curry dipping sauce which tasted kinda herbally to me. When it cooled down, it was kinda dry and got hard. 3/5* CRISPY PRAWN AND TARO ROLL (6)$12 -mini net style eggrolls filled with prawn and taro on a bed of fried noodles with a side of sweet chili sauce. Solid, nothing special but satisfies your eggroll / fried cravings. 4/5* SCRAMBLED EGG CHOW FUN $19 -pan fried flat wide rice noodles covered with gravy made with egg, soy sauce, oyster sauce and seafood broth. It came with bok choy, fried tofu and shell-on shrimp, which was super fresh. Delish! 5/5* CHAR KWAY TEOW $19 -wide rice noodles, shell-on shrimp, egg, bean sprouts, garlic and chinese sausage. The shrimp was super fresh. The dish had a nice char taste, but slightly light on flavor. It came with a side of their chili sauce which had a fermented shrimp taste. 4/5* By the time we left, the restaurant was packed. Service was friendly, they checked up on the tables and bus them when you're done. Would come again! read more
We decided to take a drive to San Jose for the day. Stopped to grab a bite to eat at Chicken Licious for some Malaysian food. You can order through the kiosk, scan a QR code or by cashier. It's a no frills, fast food type of restaurant. People working here are friendly and helpful. ***OUR PICKS*** NASI LEMAK ~ Malaysian coconut milk rice, served with rendang chicken, sambal, fried crispy anchovies, hard-boiled egg, toasted peanuts, and cucumber. We found the rice texture was hard and it had tons of lemongrass. The chicken was hacked up, so shards of bones were in the sauce. You couldn't tell if you were eating lemongrass fiber or small fragments of chicken bones, which made it difficult to eat. If they had kept the chicken in bigger pieces, it would have been easier to eat and less troublesome. Lots of flavor, generous portions, and you get a variety of things in this dish. 3.5/5 HAINAN CHICKEN ~ Traditional steamed boneless thigh meat with skin, over chicken-flavored rice, garnished with nyonya acar (pickled). Served with homemade fresh dipping chili, ginger, garlic and soy sauce. I enjoyed the soft, tender, melt-in-your-mouth chicken. Very authentic in the way they prepared the chicken. Like the Nasi Lemak, the rice was hard. If the rice was softer, it would have been a 5-star dish! 4/5 SAUTEED GARLIC KANGKUNG BELACAN ~ Kangkung belacan is a popular Malaysian vegetable dish made with water spinach (kangkung), stir-fried with fermented shrimp paste (belacan), garlic, and chilies. It is often served as a side dish with steamed rice. This dish wasn't spicy, but flavorful from the shrimp paste and it was a good, healthy side dish. 4/5 They give you a cup for complimentary chicken herbal soup, which was very nice and comforting! So good when it's cold outside! I enjoyed their food and would come back again for the Hainan chicken or try something new on their menu, if we were in the area. I've been to Malaysia 4x and I found the food here is pretty authentic. read more
I had seen this place on my Instagram and bookmarked it previously; luckily this past weekend we were in the are and decided to give it a try. First of all, after purchasing something from them they offer you a chicken soup, which you can go to the sauce bar and customize it as you like. I ended up putting the ginger scallion sauce for hianese chicken and some sesame seed oil and it was delicious. When the food came out it was super hot temperature wise and we'd soon realize how spicy it actually was. The Singaporean laksa was quite flavorful and decent in portion size, the meat was a chicken leg which they'd broken in half and had good coconut and umami flavor 4/5 Next we tried the Penang Laksa, again very flavorful and you could taste the tamirand and see a good amount of fish pieces. We loved the sour and saltiness of the broth, which the owner proceeded to tell us it was his childhood breakfast. I thought it was delicious, but my fiance was crying and panting because of how spicy the dish was for her and she can tolerate medium spice, but loved the flavor in this dish as well. I want to say it's a step above medium if that's any inclination for anyone reading this, but I enjoyed it. 4.5/5* Lastly, we had the popcorn chicken, unfortunately this wasn't my favorite, the breading wasn't crunchy like we thought it'd be and the batter was a bit soft. Not sure quite sure why they threw a hand full of fried breading, not chicken pieces, in our tray with the popcorn chicken. 2/5* I'd also like to add their Thai tea is pretty good! Strong tea flavor and very creamy. When we stop by thanh son tofu we'll be back again! Customer service: 5/5* Cleanliness: 5/5* Food: 4/5* My review is of the food and nothing else though. read more
3 Malaysians walked into Chickenlicious in San Jose, CA. They liked the asam laksa and curry puffs. They'll be back for those dishes. Asam laksa is from Penang and one in our party is from there. She said it was authentic and delicious. They also said the Singaporean laksa, smashed chicken and hainanese chicken rice wasn't authentic enough in their opinion. They could not recommend those dishes. The smashed chicken could use more flavor, and it was not really smashed. The parents even told this to the owner who was still nice and friendly. Family run business. They clean the tables, they cook, etc. Lots of tables for you to spread out and eat at. They opened around 2022. read more
Wow Absolutely love this Chicken Licious Restaurant!!! Definitely a pleasant surprised!!!! Authentic Malaysian Food. This is my first time here. We Truly Enjoyed this Warm Welcoming, and Comfortable Atmosphere! Definitely a Delightful Early Birthday Treats!! There are so many great looking Options!!! Truly love their special Spices and Sauces!!! They offers Bento Boxes with generous portions and Prices! They offers Great Selection of Snacks, Great Seafood, Tofu Dishes Sides, Flavorful Noodles, Delicious Desserts, and plenty of Traditional Cold Drinks!!! Spicy and Flavorful!!! I love the cool and pleasant Ambiance too!!!!Great Service!!! Can't wait to be back and try many other items here!!!!!!Hello Spring!!!!2026 read more
A great Asian go to! We had the Char Kway Teow and Singapore Curry Laksa and it totally satisfied our south east Asia cravings! The noodles on the CKT could have been a little more thin, like in Penang, but the flavor was spot on! The curry laksa is a bit spicy... (not for me, but maybe for others) and can be ordered with deboned chicken. It's a small venue but perfect for lunch and the staff were super friendly and very helpful in selecting what to order. Take out is also a great option if you can't dine in, just be sure to take some with you! read more
11 months ago
4.5 STARS I was debating rounding up or down so I wanted to visit Chicken Licious a second time (first visit in July). Then, they blew up on TikTok. Welp not happening now, at least not for the next 6 months. Opening in 2022, Chicken Liicous is from two brothers who grew up working at their parent's Malaysian resto in San Mateo (Langkawi Malaysian Island). M E N U Traditional Malaysian Food: Soup, noodles, rice, and bentos. Party trays available. FYI, their Chili Crab is $85. Fast-casual service. Order at the counter and they'll bring your food to you. Self-serve water, condiments, and chicken broth. F O O D * Karipap 咖喱角: Curry Puffs w/ chicken filling (3pc - $12): https://tinyurl.com/bdfz4eb4 Solid starter served fresh out of the fryer, shatteringly crispy and flaky with a savory, well-seasoned chicken filling. * Bak Kut Teh 肉骨茶: Pork Rib Soup ($20): https://tinyurl.com/38t8j65t With origins from Chinese immigrants, Bak Kuh Teh has become a national dish in Malaysia for its nourishing, restorative properties. Fork tender pork ribs, pork belly, and mushrooms simmered in a medicinal herbal broth. Because of its strong flavor it may not be everyone's jam. * Hainan Chicken 海南鸡饭 w/ boneless chicken thigh, chicken rice, pickled veggies, peanuts ($15): https://tinyurl.com/zt37zwu8 Perfectly poached free-range chicken (dark meat), moist and tender with a smooth delicate skin. Served boneless over a bed of sweet soy sauce. The rice was a little dry and not as flavorful but easily fixed with condiments. Served with cabbage salad and fresh cucumbers. LOVE that they have self-serve condiment bar and chicken broth. The broth was hot and comforting with a clean chicken flavor. A mandatory condiment for hainan chicken, the ginger and scallion sauce seemed past its prime. The ginger was browning with no zesty spice. Bummer. * Char Kway Teow 炒粿條: Stir-fried Noodles w/ shrimp, Chinese sausage, eggs ($18): https://tinyurl.com/3mwj27jd Our fav dish, the char kway teow had great savory, smoky wei hei flavor with soft, chewy noodles, firm shrimp, scrambled eggs, and savory chinese sausage. The green onions and bean sprouts provided a fresh crisp contrast to the flat rice noodles. * Pandan Rice ($3) Liked this more than the chicken rice, the pandan gave the rice a pretty hue and pleasant earthy, coconut flavor. S E R V I C E Warm and friendly service, seems like the owners' parents run the FOH. We arrived right when they opened on a Saturday so food service was prompt. A M B I A N C E Modern, casual with 8-9 tables. P A R K I N G Tight parking in the plaza during peak hours. Overall, there's not a strong presence of Malaysian restos in the bay so I can see why Chicken Licious has become so popular esp after blowing up on TT. 4.5 stars rounded up for a family-owned resto. read more
2 months ago
Everything was delicious! They have the best crabs, chicken and veggie dishes. The service and environment was nice too! We will be back soon. read more
Soooo underrated! The food was high quality, came out piping hot, and everything was flavored perfectly. This was pretty close to food I ate in Kuala Lumpur! I definitely recommend these three dishes if you're new to Malaysian food: Char Kway Teow, Curry Mee (Singaporean Laksa), and the Nasi Lemak Bento. You can't go wrong with Hainan Chicken too. Sooo tender and simply delicious. My favorite parts of the restaurant are the friendly service, sauce bar, huge selection on the menu, and the herbal chicken broth ON TAP! So good! read more
We saw high ratings for this family owned restaurant and we had to check it out for ourselves. There were so many things on the menu that we wanted to try. We ordered the Curry Puffs, Hainan Chicken, Laksa, and the Longan Soymilk Pudding. Our food came out in a timely manner. The Curry Puffs were crispy on the outside and fillings were tasty. The Hainan Chicken was one of the best we ever had. The chicken was very tender and juicy, which we really liked. The Laksa was very flavorful and the chicken was tender. The Longan Soymilk Pudding was light and it wasn't too sweet. The waiter ( Owner) stopped by couple times to check up on us. We chatted with him briefly. He was friendly and kind. They serve authentic Malaysian food for reasonable prices and they were generous with the portions. We'll be back to try their Longan Wintermelon Tea, Bak Kut Teh, and Char Kway Teow. read more
Had an awesome experiencing dining here with friends on a Wednesday evening around 6 pm. There's lots of tight parking nearby and there's a Lee's Supermarket that you can park at if you have a bigger car. It's about a 3 minute walking distance. Chicken Licious is an underrated spot! It was empty when we arrived but soon got busy for the dinner rush. They have an aesthetic table with a floral wall! Very cute for photos or if you're a food blogger. The staff member was super helpful with our orders as we had someone who was allergic to shrimp and pineapple. So they were mindful to either remove or separate those items from the dish. I ordered the hainan chicken, and it was a delicious bento box. Lovely assortment of salad, rice, sauces, and chicken. I loved how they have chicken broth on tap. It's a soup that's been cooked over 8 hours. Awesome experience and would come here again to try a few more dishes. read more
This restaurant is located in a lively Asian plaza with lots of different shops and eateries, plus a dedicated parking lot -- definitely a convenient spot to explore. Walking in can feel a bit overwhelming. You order at the counter, and the menu is huge -- almost too many options to choose from! Thankfully there are plenty of pictures to help guide your decision. Once you order, you get a number, find a seat, and wait for your food to be brought out. Water, utensils, and even chicken herbal soup are self-serve. I came here for the first time after hearing a ton of rave reviews, but I walked away a bit disappointed. The food itself was good, but noticeably on the salty side. I was also surprised by the inconsistency in service. The owner or manager seemed very attentive to certain tables they knew, but ignored others -- including ours. It took multiple attempts to flag someone down for basic things like questions, take-out boxes, and even the check. The restaurant isn't very large and seems adequately staffed, so the lack of attention felt unnecessary. Another thing to note -- there's only one bathroom. If someone's using it, prepare to wait. I visited with friends who come here often, and even they mentioned the food quality varies from day to day. For example, on the day we went, the food was very salty and the crab seemed like it was defrosted vs fresh, with the meat just crumbling apart rather than holding shape. On a good day, I can see why regulars keep coming back. But based on this experience, I'm not sure it fully lived up to the hype. I might give it another try down the line, hoping to catch it on one of its better days. read more
10 months ago
The food here is delicious, so flavorful! I shared a Nasi Lemak, Char Kway Teow, and the Curry Laksa between three people, and we were stuffed after devouring the food. Maybe the char kway teow was my favorite? They were all really good so hard to decide. And washing it down with chicken herbal broth on tap during and after the meal is the cherry on top. The staff here is very friendly and the store has a good ambiance and a bathroom too! Would definitely come back here. Seems like an underrated gem read more
This is one of the best places to have Malaysian food in California. I will definitely come here again It's spicy, savory and has all the right flavors. They have tons of different type of sambal and everything is so good here. My friends from Singapore really liked this place. Everyone dining here were from south east asia, something rare to see in the bay area Pros Asam laksa is really authentic here with raw mangos on it Family run place with really fast service Everyone gets free chicken soup which is herbal and tasty. The menu has pictures so it's really easy to figure out what the food is about. Cons Nothing, apart from the rush of people who want to try this place out For people who cannot handle spice maybe get The strip mall is packed so packing might be a bit of a hassle but it's worth it when you eat the food here. read more
Found a new hidden gem. The owner shared some insight on dish recommendations and everything we ended up ordering was delicious! The place is small and I can see it getting filled up on a busy day, but it's clean and has a real authentic feel to it. Big fan of their sauce bar and complimentary chicken broth. Can't wait to come back and try more! read more
9 months ago
As lovers of Malaysian cuisine, we were saddened when Langkawi in San Mateo closed. So you can only imagine our excitement when we found Chicken Licious, opened by Langkawi's owner's sons! We went there for lunch before an afternoon performance. The restaurant is located in a plaza with a decent-sized parking lot. It's a casual spot; while not large, the restaurant has enough tables to accommodate medium to large parties if you arrive early or during off-peak hours. You order at the counter, and they'll bring the food to your table. The food is authentic; they don't shy away from the heat! I remember a conversation with Langkawi's owner back then where he said he had to tone down the bold flavors because general clientele didn't like them. I'm happy that this next generation of the restaurant is able to true to Malaysian roots. We enjoyed everything, especially the nasi lemak and kang kung. As others have mentioned, the chicken broth is a gem; so comforting! I also liked their drinks; grab them from the fridge and pay at the register. We met one of the owners, and we loved how warm he was to us, and how passionate he was about the food. It truly reminds me of Malaysia, where the people are as warm as the weather! ;) read more
Deeeeeeeelicious. We had the crispy shrimp and crab rolls, the fried prawns and the Licious fried rice. Everything was outstanding. From the crispy rolls, to the succulent, well seasoned prawns, to the savory fried rice with plenty of tasty bits of sausage dotted throughout. So good that our table neighbors even asked about the prawns for next time and mentioned that they drive all the way down from San Francisco to dine here. Really, really, really good and nice folks working here as well. I can't wait to go back and try additional dishes. read more
The Bay Area FINALLY has a decent Malaysian/Singaporean spot! After trying so many different places and being disappointed, I finally have tried a place that tastes like home. The start here has to be their Hainanese chicken. Its cooked the right way, where the meat is fully cooked but just barely so - ensuring that tender mouth feel but still bouncy skin. We also got the other classics including: nasi lemak, curry laksa, roti canai, and the char kway teow. The nasi lemak even had the ikan bilis (anchovies) and tasted quite authentic. They got the spice blend right in all their curries! The only weak dish here was the char kway teow - it could definitely use more "wok hei" or Maillard browning on the noodles. Highly recommend if you're a fan of Malaysian or Singaporean cuisine! read more
10/10 Nasi lemak. They haven't Americanized the food, which is refreshing. The place is pretty self serve. But the ppl at the reception area are attentive if anything is needed. I haven't tried everything so this review is based on one dish I tried. Pretty clean inside. read more
10 months ago
The first dish was their Nasi Lemak with Chicken Rendang. The rendang was tender, aromatic, and packed with spices and you could tell it had been slow-cooked to perfection. The rice was fragrant and fluffy, and it came with all the classic sides: crunchy peanuts, hard-boiled egg slices, sambal with cucumber, and a refreshing salad that added a nice contrast to the rich curry. Every bite felt well thought out and true to traditional flavors. The second dish was the Char Kway Teow with prawns, and it was just as amazing. I opted out the sausage since I don't like it. The noodles were smoky and flavorful, with that signature "wok hei" taste you only get from a really hot wok. The prawns were plump and juicy, and the bean sprouts added a perfect crunch. The portion size was generous too! Both dishes came beautifully packed, fresh, and warm. You can really taste the care and authenticity in their cooking. read more
Came here on a Saturday afternoon as a group of 5. The main seating area didn't have big enough tables for 5 people, so they gave us the large circular table in the corner of the room. We shared a Roti Canai and I ordered a Hainan Ji Bento for myself. By itself, the roti canai was ok but the curry-like sauce enhances it to a completely different level and makes it so savory. The Hainan Ji was some of the best I've had. I would describe the texture something like chicken sashimi, on the plus side it's also boneless. The flavor of the Hainan Ji also made it into the rice, so you can tell this place knows how to prepare it. There was much more chicken than I expected, and the side salad served as a nice palate cleanser. read more
Pumped to have a Malaysian spot in the east SJ area! Tried the char kway teow, kangkung, and nasi lemak. The chicken curry in the nasi lemak was a bit oily but very flavorful, portion sizes were quite solid, I wish the food was a bit more spicy, and the kangkung was the highlight for me! Thought the food was a little bit on the pricier side for a restaurant where you order at the counter then seat yourself, but the quality and quantity of food did make up for this. Clean, spacious seating area and very quick service! read more
Came by for lunch the other day and it was a phenomenal experience, just like in Southeast Asia! Despite the name being Chicken Licious, I felt the strength of their food is in their Malaysian dishes. Chicken Licious is located inside a strip mall on Senter Rd. Parking is challenging in the strip mall or on nearby residential streets. The inside of the restaurant is warm with a fan, just like in Malaysia. Ordering is done with the staff or on the tablet at the counter. They take credit cards. There is a sauce bar along with a self serve chicken broth station next to the register. The menu behind the counter reminds me of a hawker stall. Started off with the roti and it was decent. The roti was mysteriously a perfect circle. Having had tons of rotis in SE Asia, most if not all of the rotis come in a odd-shape due to being hand made... The curry dipping sauce was tasty. The char kwai tiu was phenomenal. Plenty of wok hei and lots of premium ingredients such as decent sized shrimp. Loved how the eggs were blended into the stir fry. Ordered a side of poached chicken and it was perfect. Poached to a perfect medium and served inside a bed of soy sauce. The kangkong belachan was decent. Flavoring was decent and much better than most renditions in the US. The curry puffs were also quite tasty and had some meat filing, just like the ones I had in SE Asia. Staff seems to all be from the same family. They were all helpful and cordial. ~$38/head after tax and gratuity for lunch. read more
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Is the Hainan Chicken any good?
The chicken is good, the flavor is different than what you get in Singapore.
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Esther C.'s review of July 26, 2025, mentions pork lard. If correct, that would say to me that the restaurant is not halal.
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