I've been coming to this location for a few years. Their menu has evolved, but the delicious rice and chicken has stayed the same. I miss the pickled carrots though. They were awesome. Nothing beats a plate of healthy, affordable hainan chicken and rice. Shoutout to Juan for exceptional service. He's awesome! read more

My coworkers and I grabbed lunch at Chicken Meets Rice, which is located in the Eat Up Food Court inside 99 Ranch Market. No issue with parking. The food court is pretty spacious. The decor is simple with a bunch of tables/chairs to sit and relax at. They also have public separate multi-user restrooms for men and women. Soy Garlic Wings: Crispy chicken wings with a soy garlic glaze, then topped with fried garlic and fresh scallions. Two Protein Meal - Hainan Chicken & Grilled Chicken. Served with choice of rice (chicken rice or brown rice), steamed broccoli, sliced cucumbers, and choice of sauces like the Thai Ginger Soy, Ginger Scallion Oil, Singapore Chili Sauce, Sweet Chili, or Sesame Teriyaki. The other locations offer green salad in a Ginger sesame dressing. Support your local business. read more

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First restaurant located to the left at the Ranch 99 food court. Easy to order via various apps - even though the prices may be higher, DoorDash might be cheaper with a discount (for orders above $15)! They even have a screen near pickup to show the status of your order. Makes it easy for the staff and customers - another great idea. We got the two-protein option with Hainan Chicken & Fried Tofu. The servings are large enough for two people for those who are looking for a lighter meal :) highly recommend this affordable option in Warm Springs area! read more

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Great source of protein! This location is inside 99 ranch and it's nice that's it's next to other food shops but it gets hot inside. I got the grilled chicken with rice and veggies. They provided a side of chicken broth which was a nice touch. Chicken was cooked well and had a wonderful flavor. Sweet chili sauce and garlic went well with the dish. Service was decent considering the long line of orders. Took about 10-15 minutes. read more

Chicken Meets Rice - Chicken Broth - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fremont, California

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Have not been here in a while. Still one of the best hainan chicken in the bay area! Easy kiosk ordering and food was ready in a heart beat. Casual dining tables, clean yet not too noisy. Will come again! read more

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The Hainan Chicken Box is their most popular dish and it is such a comfort food. For the base, definitely get the Chicken Rice, which is Jasmine rice steamed in Hainanese chicken stock made with the chicken fat and juices. It was tasty and had a shiny yellow sheen. Another base option is salad greens with a romaine lettuce/cabbage mix, making it healthier. The chicken is slow poached with ginger and scallions, making it super tender and juicy. You can choose white meat only, dark meat only, or a mix of both, and then with skin or without skin. I'm glad the bones are removed and chicken is sliced into bite sized pieces for easier eating. You can select 2 sauces to serve with it. The Thai Ginger Garlic Soy sauce was savory and tangy. You NEED to get the Ginger Scallion Oil sauce! Super aromatic and delicious, I can put this on anything. I liked that they came in small plastic containers on the side, so you can decide how much to pour on or dip. It also comes with a house salad with carrots and sesame lime vinaigrette, sliced cucumbers, and cilantro, adding freshness. The fried shallots are crispy and a nice topping. The warm chicken broth soup was very flavorful and soothing. Easy to order and pay on the kiosk or online website. The pick up counter has a screen that shows the status of your order and you also get a text when it's ready. Fast service and casual atmosphere. Conveniently located inside the Eat Up food court of 99 Ranch, so you can have a nice meal after grocery shopping. Enter through the left doors to get to the food court and keep going all the way to the far left wall. There's also a good amount of seating in the food court if you wanted to dine in. Plenty of parking available. Huge portions for an affordable price. What a great combo meal. I will be back to get double of that Ginger Scallion Oil sauce! read more

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I really enjoy getting their dark meat w/ skin! The rice is fragrant and the meat is succulent

Came back to this location for 2 times this month. Ordering online was easy. The staff there are always very friendly. Location inside ranch 99 is good too since I can also shop while I wait. But parking can a difficult at times. The grilled chicken this time was good . Also got my usual Hainan chicken. The only thing I wish they have an option for is for the side veggies. As Chinese, I prefer cooked veggies instead of salad. So that is what I would change if I have a choice. Having some cooked broccoli or choy sum would be great! And this is what I did after I got home. I added some cooked broccoli to my box. read more

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We used to eat CMR often, like there was a time we were eating it once a week, until the portions have gotten smaller in the last year, so it's not as often we pick up from here. But sadly, this may be the last... We ordered three hainan chicken boxes. I got the dark meat with skin, and upon opening the box, the meat was displayed skin up, didn't think anything of it, and in my belly it went. I ate half my meal and started to feel a little sick and decided to stop. Half an hour later I am met with intense stomach cramps and multiple visits to the bathroom (if you know what I mean). I'm currently at the point of being afraid of leaving the toilet hours later. I went back to examine my leftover chicken and realized my chicken was well undercooked and still pink. Yes, I probably should have checked before eating, but with the skin up and never having a problem before, I just ate it. Luckily it was just me and not my husband and kids meal, but it's enough to leave me traumatized and not returning :(. read more

Chicken Meets Rice - Hainan chicken undercooked, still pink. Me = toilet - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fremont, California

One of the best Hainan chicken places in east bay! We love getting the Hainan chicken + rice with the ginger scallion and soy garlic sauces. The chicken is cooked well and not dry like other places and the rice is flavorful. It also comes with a chicken broth which complements the entree well. We also tried the chicken katsu with curry and that was also a hit. The chicken was crispy and tender inside. The curry is a Japanese curry so it's a bit sweeter but very hearty! read more

Chicken Meets Rice - Hainan chicken with rice to go! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fremont, California

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This Chicken Meets Rice location is consistently good. Their chicken is always perfectly cooked and rice is perfectly flavored. They're quite generous when you pay for extra chicken. Their sauces and salad dressing are quite addictive as well. Parking can be tough as this location is inside 99 Ranch, but the consistency and nice seating area makes me a regular! read more

Short Story: A fantastic hainan chicken chain store in Milpitas! Long Story: I've been coming here for 2 years now and it's really good. I've gotten the hainan chicken and fried chicken. The prices are good though the portions are only okay. You might have to get 2 in order to be full! This particular location is inside the 99 ranch in Milpitas and in their Eat Up! food court. I have not really seen a line there before. Also, it's open seating at the food court and family style too. So be ready to possibly share your table. Verdict: I'll go back for sure! read more

Chicken Meets Rice always hits the spot whenever you're feeling like having some hearty chicken and rice! Our usual order is the mix of dark and white meat chicken with skin, chicken rice, and all the fixings with Ginger Scallion Oil & Singapore chili sauce. However, we recently just tried their Chicken Katsu Curry which is for a limited time. What's super awesome is that you could also get chicken rice with this! I've never had chicken katsu curry with chicken rice before, and this was just delicious. We asked for the curry sauce to be on the side, and it was nice and flavorful. You can tell that the sauce was home-made and had some of the chicken fat in it. Fat is flavor!! Our food came out piping hot as well, even though we came towards closing time. You could order via takeout through Yelp or also dine-in, to which there is plentiful seating in the 99 ranch food court. read more

Chicken Meets Rice - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fremont, California

Truly a 3.5/5. I've tried the Hainan chicken, katsu curry, and grilled chicken. Skip the brown rice - it's nowhere near as good as the regular rice. If getting Hainan chicken, you must get the Thai ginger soy sauce. read more

This location of Chicken Meets Rice is located in Warm Springs Plaza. They are inside 99 Ranch Market in the food court area. This plaza gets pretty busy on weekends, so parking may be a bit hit or miss, depending on when you come by. I ordered their Hainan Chicken Box with chicken rice, mixed meat with skin, house salad with sesame lime vinaigrette, and ginger scallion oil. The chicken rice was super dry, so I had to add a lot of ginger scallion oil to it. For the mixed meat - the dark meat was good, while the white meat was super dry, so I had to dunk those pieces in the ginger scallion oil as well. The house salad was good, but it could use more dressing - it seemed like there was barely any. The ginger scallion oil was good. read more

Raw chicken. Got the Hainan Chicken with Thai Ginger Soy sauce. Things were going well until a couple bites in when the chicken texture got weird. I took a closer look and all my middle pieces were raw. I know Hainan Chicken and I know that chicken could be pink. But no, based on texture and the inability to easily shred, this was definitely raw. Now just hoping I don't get sick. read more

Chicken Meets Rice - Raw - Hainan Chicken Box (GF) - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fremont, California

I tried the Hunan Chicken box which was delicious. I chose to have salad instead of rice and got half white and half dark meat with no skin. It came with a bowl of soup and a choice of side salad. I got the papaya salad. I finished everything as I was really hungry. The place is located in a food court. The food court is nice and clean. There is restroom in the area and also water available for you to serve yourself next to Chicken Meets Rice. The chicken was very tasty and came with two sauces that you can pick. I got the Thai Ginger Soy Sauce and Ginger Scallion Oil, both were good. I would be come back to try other dishes! This is one of the nicest food court that I have been that is inside Ranch 99. read more

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Came here for a healthier lunch option since my buddy and I are trying to keep New Year resolutions intact. Plenty of open seating on a Tuesday afternoon. We each ordered the two protein combo. Rice was delicious. Chicken flavor needed help, but that's where the sauces come in. Everything was packaged nicely. Food was ready pretty quickly. read more

Friendly employees. Lots of gluten free options for one of us. Food was delicious. We loved it so much that we added an order to take home while we were eating. The hesitation in returning is because a bit later, we were all so thirsty. We guzzled water. We bought drinks. I don't know if it was a tenderizer. read more

This is Singapore style Hoi Nam chicken . The cafe is located inside Ranch 99 food court . It is convenient, efficient and good service . Chicken is tender ， fresh and delicious. It comes in a bento box with salad , chicken soup , lots of chicken and rice . You can choose your sauces ( soy sauce , spicy sauce , Singapore sauce , cooked minced green onion& ginger in oil , etc ) . I usually choose dark meat and two green onion & ginger sauce . You can also choose chicken flavored rice , brown rice or salad ( no rice ) . Price is $13.99 before tax . You cannot beat this price with such good quality of food and service . We come here often and you can try other options like deep fried wings and chicken. A hidden gem . read more

Chicken Meets Rice - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fremont, California

Easy to order via kiosk. Service is quick For a fast food restaurant, their chicken dishes are definitely above average. If in a hurry, better than most fast food places. Almost sit down restaurant quality. Prices are very reasonable. read more

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This is probably my favorite spot at the Eat Up food court by Ranch 99. Ordering is easy with their kiosk, and the food comes out pretty quickly. Their Hainan chicken with chicken rice is so simple, but so good. You can order with skin or without, dark and/or white meat. Now there's a new option: salad. You can choose between mixed green and papaya salad. The papaya salad was crispy with a nice vinegar dressing. Overall, a great value for fresh and delicious chicken meal. read more

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I have gone to Chicken Meets Rice in couple other locations so I was glad to see this in my local vicinity. Located inside one of the prettiest 99 Ranch you have ever seen, in the food court by other asian food shops, is Chicken Meets Rice. They have the kiosk to order (seems like this is everywhere now) Usually the wait isn't too long. I always get the Hainanese chicken and my boyfriend likes to get the split 2 with chicken katsu and grilled chicken. They have the options for sauce/dipping sauce and I always get the savory ginger and sometimes the Thai ginger soy. Their Hainanese chicken is super delicious. Poached chicken might sound simple but I have gone to places that they cant get the flavors right so lol The chicken rice is full of chickeny flavor and has the right consistency (not mushy or soggy). Always a great experience, will keep coming back when the craving is strong. read more

Chicken Meets Rice - Hainan Chicken Box (GF) Grilled Chicken Box (GF) - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fremont, California

I ordered the Split Any 2 box with Hainan Chicken Box (GF) + chicken rice. The broth was yummy. The sauces were Ginger Scallion Sauce and Thai Ginger Soy. The Thai Soy was delicious with the rice! Great meal, fast service in the food court, and I would order it again. read more

Chicken Meets Rice - Hainan Chicken Box (GF) with Chicken Rice (GF) Broth - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fremont, California

If you're in need of a quick and nutritious meal that doesn't skimp on flavor, look no further than Chicken Meets Rice. This fast-casual spot knows how to turn the simple combo of chicken and rice into a culinary adventure. Their grilled chicken is always tender and juicy, perfectly complemented by fluffy rice cooked to perfection. What sets them apart is their array of tantalizing sauces, perfect for those who love to mix and match flavors. They make it easy to make healthy choices. Despite the speedy service, the quality of the meal remains top-notch, making it a go-to option for a wholesome and satisfying dining experience. I don't know of any store of this chain that is a standalone restaurant. All of them seem to be located within a dining hall, which makes pickup a bit less convenient but still doable. read more

Chicken Meets Rice - Grilled Chicken Box (GF) - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fremont, California

great gluten free options! The boneless chicken was delicious and it was a big serving- I had leftovers for lunch too. read more

What was once one of my go-to restaurants in Fremont has been severely downgraded. I visited CMR recently and placed my typical order to-go, the Fried Chicken Box, and was disappointed by the quality of the food. This time around, the chicken was extremely fatty and oily. It also no longer comes with a side of broth, but rather salad, in which was unavailable when I visited. For the same price that it previously was, I no longer think that CMR will be one of my go-tos! read more

Did takeout, so not much to comment on the inside except for a very clear menu and able to customize every aspect of the meal. With the great customer service I give this place and 5/5. On to the food review! 5/5 - Hainan Chicken Box - I got the classic hainan chicken box with brown rice and mix of white and dark meat. You are able to change everything from the rice to the different parts of the chicken and I don't think you can go wrong. The ginger scallion sauce is really good and sweet chili was also amazing switch up of flavors. The chicken was not dry at all and juicy on the white and dark meat. 4/5 Thai tea - Quite refreshing and tastes pretty good. I've had better at Thai restaurants but this wasn't bad. This place modernizes the entire Hainan chicken dish and im all for it! read more

Chicken Meets Rice - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fremont, California

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I've had chicken meets rice plenty of times. I will honestly say it's really good the grilled chicken is so nice and tender. the hainan chicken with the brown sauce makes the best combo with the rice so good and the broth. I've seen the bad comments but honestly it's really good place the workers are so nice and fast paste even if it's super busy. the manager is really considerate if your order is bad they will kindly give you something else or replace it and that's what make a great business with there kindnes read more

Chicken Meets Rice takes me right back to my Singapore days. The grilled chicken has that craveable open-flame char, stays juicy, and pairs perfectly with their sauces--especially the ginger-scallion and Singapore chili. The chicken rice is legit too--fragrant and comforting (steamed with chicken stock), and the box comes with cucumbers/pickles that keep every bite fresh. read more

You can't ever possibly go wrong with chicken and rice. I got the half and half Hainan style chicken and grilled chicken and rice and it came with a spicy chili sauce and the usual ginger and scallion oil with a side of broth. At first glance, the rice looks like plain rice but it tastes so buttery and flavorful. Cooked really well in the chicken broth. The broth itself is mild tasting in terms of flavor but it still has a lot of chicken essence to it. The chicken was nice and moist, oh so succulent, and plentiful. The chunks of meat were a sizeable portion as well. The grilled chicken was flavorful as well, salty but when eaten with the rice the flavor of it gets mellowed out. Eaten with the chili sauce and the ginger and scallion oil calms it down as well. Overall, it is a nice, simple, and clean meal. read more

The hainan chicken and ride I had today was of much poorer quality than what I'm used to. The rice seemed less flavorful and possibly undercooked (like not enough water for rice -- ratio was off). And the hainan chicken was also not as tasty as before and possibly the serving size also decreased. The sauces on the side were also not as good. Not sure if my memory is incorrect in terms of how tasty things used to be, but the tiny portions of chicken, undercooked rice and not very tasty salad and sauces ...is not what I remember from my prior experiences. Wouldn't have had this multiple times had the quality been like this. Not sure what has changed. read more

Been here several times. The food is tasty especially the chicken rice. We've tried the hainan chicken - pretty good Grilled chicken - good but sometimes a little burnt Boiled egg - pretty good Chicken wings - good Asian chicken wings - spicy Coffee meet tea - strong Online and kiosk ordering are convenient Nice that they have a monitor with the status of your order Service - almost not needed other than to get your food read more

Chicken Meets Rice - Hainan Chicken Box (GF) - pretty good - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fremont, California

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Food is always good. Got the fried chicken over rice with a hard boiled egg. Also got the, papaya salad. The scallion ginger sauce is still the best so I got 2. The salad had a nice freshness and a great crunch. The breading on the chicken didn't hold up too well this time, this would be my only food complaint. This location is inside a 99 Ranch so can't say too much about the Ambiance. There really isn't much service since you order on a kiosk and the workers call out your name and number when your order is ready. So they didn't do anything wrong or anything above and beyond. Not my first time here. I will be back. read more

Came here for the second time and love how healthy and tasty the chickens are. White and brown rice have unique flavors to make both taste like chicken. Hainan Chicken tastes great, healthy, and flavorful. I also tried other types of chickens months ago and they taste amazing! Will definitely come back soon! read more

Chicken Meets Rice - Hainan Chicken Box (GF) -- White Skin (No Skin), Brown Rice - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fremont, California

Located inside the 99 ranch food court towards the front corner, this has become one of my favorites. The menu couldn't be simpler and it still hits every time. I always get the grilled chicken with rice and two cilantro ginger sauces, plus soup and rice. The rice is on point, actually seasoned and tastes great alone even hours later and cold. The chicken is thigh meat and never dry even though it is fully cooked. Then the sauce. I love and enjoy the ginger cilantro but I rarely eat the chicken and rice with it. The chicken is great the rice is great and having a souffle or two of the sauce on hand for a dry piece of left over chicken or bland white rice from is a godsend and gets me to actually eat the leftovers. Thanks for everything and see you Sunday! read more

My FAV!!!!! I work nearby so this is my go to place for lunch, and I LOVEEEEE their Chicken Katsu plate with curry on the side. There are kiosks to place your orders, and the way isn't long either. There are plenty of seating as well! Definitely a must try if you work around the area or is just nearby! read more

Chicken Meets Rice - FAVVVV - *LIMITED TIME OFFER* Chicken Katsu Curry Rice - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fremont, California

Absolutely loved the delicious mild tasting skinless chicken over yummy umami filled chicken rice and out of the world super mild and refreshing broth. The Singaporean spicy sauce was amazing. My in-laws lived for a while in Singapore so my husband really loves authentic Hainanese chicken over rice. He's recommended we absolutely try it and I loved it. The salad on the side is great. Great portions and good price. Would like to try the grilled chicken next time. DoorDash order, cannot comment on the service or ambiance. It's packed neatly and the dish came intact and hot. read more

I recently ordered from Chicken Meets Rice via DoorDash and had an amazing experience! I got the Hainanese chicken without rice but added extra chicken, along with the chicken soup broth and a house salad on a bed of fresh romaine lettuce. My wife ordered the chicken katsu curry rice. The taste was out of this world! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the veggies were incredibly fresh. We were genuinely impressed by the quality of the ingredients and the value for money. Their Spicy Chilli Sauce is to die for. Yummiest sauce ever. As authentic as I have had in Singapore before. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a delicious and satisfying meal! We'll definitely order again. read more

Chicken Meets Rice - Hainan Chicken Box (GF) - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fremont, California

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Just made a phone order left and decided to look in my bad. I ordered the half n half but the one dish looked weird and unfamiliar to any chi Chen I've ever seen. I did not open it and took it back n and was told it was hainanese chicken. The lady looked at the expression on my face and could tell i wasn't feeling it. Lol. She smiled with a chuckled and gave me something that looked like wat i thought I ordered. I was open to paying xtra but she refused to charge me. She even put a side dish of something else for me to try. Wat a sweetie. I have not eaten yet but I was so impressed with her customer service that I'm giving her 5 stars. I tasted my clients dish she ordered earlier and it was delicious. Im new to Asian dishes. So I gotta make sure I'm ordering the right dish.:) read more