Such a cute local spot and the food was seriously 10/10!!! Everything I tried was SO good! I got the Take Two plate with two different types of chicken, rice, cucumbers, peanut sauce, sweet chili sauce, and the chicken broth on the side. Both types of chicken were delicious and both sauces were so good, but honestly the broth was such a surprise favorite, it was so warm, comforting, and flavorful! I also got the Parmesan truffle fries and those were absolutely delicious too. And of course I had to get a Thai tea, which was the perfect addition! Service was awesome! Everyone was super friendly, helpful, and welcoming. The space itself is very clean, cozy, and comfortable, perfect for grabbing a quick lunch but also somewhere you could easily sit and hang out with friends. Definitely a little Elk Grove gem and somewhere I'll be coming back to! read more

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Go to place for clean eating when you get their chicken rice plates. Staff is always friendly here. Place is clean and good for small to medium groups. read more

Gai 'N Rice - The classic! - Thai Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Back again for our family favorites: 1. Charming Thai Dumplings 2. Chicken and Rice Soup 3. Crisp Chicken over Rice We also tried a specialty drink this time: Anchan Lemon Pretty good and very pretty. The pieces of preserved fruit on the bottom were a bit overpowering. Could not finish it after a while. The food was great as always and a decent place to hang out with family and friends when it is not too busy. We will be back, soon! read more

Gai 'N Rice - Anchan Lemon Drink - Thai Near Me - Elk Grove, California

This place is so good. The food is simple, healthy, and delicious My new favorite go to spot! Service was great and the ambiance is so comforting. So happy I tried this place! The rice is cooked with the chicken broth, the chicken is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is phenomenal. The broth on the side is just the perfect addition. Yummmmmm. Not badly priced either, you get a lot for what you pay. Then the mango sticky rice!!! ‍‍‍ read more

Gai 'N Rice - Classic plate - Thai Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Grabbed a quick lunch here. The restaurant is small but has good seating to sit and enjoy your food. Service was good, quick and easy. Order at counter and wait for your food to be prepared. I ordered the take 2, consists of both the lean chicken and crispy chicken over a bed of rice. The chicken both tasted great with the sauce that it came with too. I also ordered a strawberry lemonade that was refreshing! Will be back next time I'm in the area for some chicken rice. read more

Gai 'N Rice - Take 2 ... lean and crispy chicken over rice Strawberry lemonade in background - Thai Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Amazing Chicken restaurant! So glad it opened up in Elk Grove, it has hands down THE BEST chicken soup I have ever had, and I've had some bombtastic chicken soup in LA and Thailand. Got the: 1. Classic Gai (has breast & Thigh meat): 9.5/10 - comes with scrumptious fragrant rice and mouthwatering soup. The soup is so well balanced and not too heavy- beat chicken soup I've ever had in my life! Chicken is not flavored but they give a dipping sauce that is only mildly spicy, so won't be a problem for those that can't tolerate spicy food 2. Chicken Rice & Soup: 9.5/10 - basically the same as the classic gai but with the rice and chicken mixed in the big bowl of soup. Got it for my grandma as it is perfect for the elderly who need soft foods Definitely coming back again and again, what a neighborhood gem! read more

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We just discovered Gai N' Rice and I could eat this stuff everyday! It's a little out of the way but always a treat every time we trek it out to Elk Grove. Lately, we've been driving all the way out here to get our car washed and then order the classic chicken rice plates while we wait. Everything is just so consistently delicious from the sauce it comes with to their perfectly cooked chicken, to the flavorful broth and that addictive rice. Their cucumbers and herbs can be a little fresher, that's my only comment but still... 5 stars! Great portions too and nice staff! I'm obsessed with this place and I haven't even tried their other items yet. I hope they open more locations soon. read more

I was in the EG area and I always wanted to try Gai 'N Rice. I walked in and the restaurant was empty, I ordered at the front and got a Thai tea, classic and the corn and cheese wonton. After I sat the food quickly came to my table. The spotlight dish was definitely the corn and cheese wonton, a combo I never had, in so use to the crab and cheese combo. This place specializes in chicken and rice plates and they did not miss. The chicken was super juicy and the soup was clean tasting. The ambiance of the restaurant is very cute, lots of chicken decor, plus they were playing banger songs. I would definitely come back for the corn and cheese wontons, a must try!! read more

Gai 'N Rice - Thai Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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Came in for the forst time withy girlfriend, who'd actually here several times prior. Which actually made it a lot easier to oder based on her personal suggestions. We both ended up ordering the following: Drinks: Strawberry Soda pop with boba Meals: The Take Two. Half crispy, (dark meat) half light (chicken breast) (2x) The food and drinks were good. I'd probably opt to order the Take Two meal all in half crispy as that my preferred type of chicken; my girlfriend prefers the Half light option more. As it's more meat amd less fat, I just find it less flavorful in general. The young man at the counter was really helpful and friendly, and made ordering really easy. read more

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Stopped by for a quick take out on Friday evening! I've been wanting to try this spot for awhile. There's a small parking lot for the restaurant which is always nice. Service was good. The cashier/service was prompt and friendly with my order. :) Food ordered: Classic & Take2 The classic was fresh and yummy and their chicken breast and thigh with skin wasn't too dry. The rice could have been more fragrant but still very tasty and flavorful. For the Take2 with the mix of half chicken and half crispy.. the crispy chicken was very crispy and perfectly cooked. Really enjoyed this combo! The Take2 comes with their signature sauce and a sweet and sour sauce. I think I prefer the general garlic dipping sauce that they have. It was flavorful and pairs will well with the dish. The sweet and sour sauce was nothing spectacular.. just your normal sweet and spicy sauce! Id rather get more of the other brown garlicy sauce :) both dishes came with a yummy soup ... It was simple yet flavorful. It kinda reminded me of chicken pho broth. Paired well with our chicken and rice dinner! Overall, this place is perfect to satisfy that haineases chicken and rice craving (: read more

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Did a takeout order and was Very impressed. All the dishes sound and look great. Went with the Traditional Chicken Thigh dish and couldn't be more happy with my choice. Chicken was very moist and over a bed of rice with their sauce was a great combination. People were friendly and the restaurant seemed very clean. Will continue to support this small business. read more

Gai 'N Rice - Chicken Classic Meal with Broth - Thai Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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Got to get the crispy chicken and it was yummy and flavorful! I think the sweet and sour sauce really bright out the flavor. For Thai tea also and it was super refreshing, not too sweet. Plenty of seating and food comes out super fast! Would love to try more of their menu read more

Gai 'N Rice - Crizp - Thai Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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My son and I went here on a whim and loved it! We got the "crizp" chicken and "gang gai" chicken yellow curry and enjoyed both. They also had a housemade chili sauce with a light kick that complemented both dishes well. Great, friendly service too! If you want good comfort food and to support a local business, add this place to your list! read more

02.11.2026 - Gai'N Rice - Elk Grove, CA - My second visit here in Elk Grove. After a long day at work, sometimes all you need is a simple, satisfying meal to reset the evening. Gai'N Rice became exactly that kind of stop for me--a quick takeout visit that lingered in memory far longer than expected. I ordered the Herb Jelly Milk Tea along with their CRIZP. The wait was reasonable and well-paced; my drink arrived about five minutes before the chicken was ready. That small detail alone reflected thoughtful service. While waiting, I had the chance to take in the space. The restaurant's minimalistic décor felt intentional and calming. Shades of green and soft melon tones created an atmosphere that felt fresh and clean, almost restorative. The chalk-written menu above the counter added a handcrafted touch, reminiscent of a charming, modern coffee shop. It was easy to imagine spending time there, soaking in the ambiance--even if the space seems designed more for enjoying a good meal than lingering over a laptop. The Herb Jelly Milk Tea was refreshing and pleasantly sweet--comforting in its own way. Though I found myself thinking a fruitier choice might suit a warmer day (perhaps their Strawberry Lemonade next time), it was still an enjoyable companion to the meal. Once the CRIZP was ready, I headed home, eager to unwind. To my pleasant surprise, the chicken remained perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy within. Paired with steamed rice and cool, fresh cucumbers, it was a beautifully balanced combination--warm, crisp, and refreshing all at once. Even the hot soup held its warmth by the time I arrived home, completing the meal in the most comforting way. Everything about the experience felt satisfying and thoughtfully prepared. After a demanding day, this meal truly hit the spot. Gai'N Rice offers more than just convenience--it delivers freshness, balance, and that quiet sense of comfort we all look for at the end of the day. It's well worth a visit when you're craving something reliable, flavorful, and restorative. read more

My first time trying this place and it was really good. Love the half and half option for indecisive people like me who wants to try both crispy and steamed chicken. Each one came with a different sauce. The crispy one came with a sweet and sour sauce and the steamed chicken came with a garlic sauce, both delicious. Loved the cucumbers on the side as well, such a great option for a quick, take out meal. One order was enough for two meals for me. Very satisfying and would order this again next time. read more

Gai 'N Rice - Combo of crispy and steamed chicken - Thai Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Nice restaurant with yummy foods - photo display helps you to see what will be served. Hostess/waitress/cashier was so nice and helpful explaining the ingredients, style of cooking and flavoring. read more

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We've been coming to this place a few times over the last year and they don't disappoint! If I had to give it one word, I would say: Consistent! Each time we've been here, the quality tastes the same, which is great since we love it here. I always order the Crizp Chicken bowl that comes with rice with out sauce on it, strips of chicken, and piping hot broth on the side. The chicken is always crispy, rice is always fresh, and the broth is always extremely hot (be cautious)! You first order the food at the counter, and can sit at any open table you like. Instead of them calling your name or number, they actually bring your food to your table for you. Not only that, but there are signs on the walls letting you know to leave your trash on the table for them to clean up. We will continue coming back to this place for any occasion and know we'll be satisfied every single time! read more

When we read customer reviews of Gai'N Rice, we knew that we had to check them out for ourselves. We were not disappointed. We planned to order our food to go and from the moment we entered the restaurant until we left the entire experience was excellent. We were pleasantly greeted by the cashier when we entered. She patiently answered our questions about the food and drinks menu items giving us enough details to help us choose our wonderfully tasty food and drink choices. Kudos to the cashier. Our to go order was bundled to perfection. Along with the two main meal containers, we had small containers of sauce and two medium size containers of broth; but, we found absolutely no spillage or leaking after opening the bag. Nice! We did not have to dip our chicken pieces in the bag or slide it around our counter top. We thoroughly enjoyed the Crizp Chicken, sticky-rice, and dumplings as each was simply scrumptious! In fact, our meal was food coma DELICIOUS. The sweet chilli sauce that came with meal was actually good and not as spicy as I'd thought it would be. I'm not a fan of spicy sauces. The broth was ok, but could have had a little more flavor. Lastly, I must confess that after eating I did settled into a state of bliss that I can only identify as a food coma. That state of bliss was most satisfying and worth repeating. The food is pricey, but worth it. We ordered two drinks. For me - Brown Sugar Herbal Jelly Milk Tea and my hubby - Strawberry Lemonade. I love extra sweet drinks. My drink was both tasty and sweet to my liking. I have added Gai'N Rice to my favorite list of places to order milk teas. I always specify extra sweet when I order milk teas. However, at other places that I've ordered from I ended up receiving a tasteless bland drink, and the added jellies did not add to the flavor. This was not the case with our drinks. Our drinks were YUMMY!!! I give Gai'N Rice 5 stars and 10 forks up. Yes, I will recommend this place to friends, family, and others looking for a good food. read more

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Our first time here. We had the half fried and half composed of hainan chicken and which was served with garlicky sauce while Fried chicken was served sweet chili sauce. And we had curry puff, curry chicken and Thai tea. They were pretty good. read more

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Loved Gai 'N. Rice!, the broth, the rice, the chicken, you cannot go wrong if you get fried or original, it's a matter of preference. Expect to spend money when you get here but you get quality food. The dipping sauce are different for both and they compliment them. Also got the Mango and Sticky rice. Service is fast, pricy but good food, I will let you decide if it's for you but I would def give this place a shot! Sooo delicioso! read more

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Nice small restaurant. Friendly service. Healthy food - poached chicken dishes, curry noodle dishes, crisp chicken. I had the curry noodles and crisp chicken - sweet chili sauce. Both were tasty and good portion size. I would visit again if I am in the area. read more

I went here on a recommendation. I have been wanting to try this for a while and did not realize it was so close to my home. A bit hard to get to from the street, but OK. I ordered the Rama, which is all breast meat and broccoli with Thai peanut sauce. I say it was just OK, plain chicken breasts with broccoli and peanut sauce, not my idea of an amazing Thai meal. On further review from my fellow Yelpers, I should have gotten the Crispy Chicken, that seemed to be the top hit. Otherwise the resturant has a nice clean look, with a few scattered tables. The price was a little high for what you get but I will try try it again and get the Crispy chicken and do another review. read more

Gai 'N Rice - Thai Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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Friendly and fast service, easily online ordering too for easy takeout. My favorite is the classic with all thigh, while my husband likes the Take 2. Chicken is always moist and their sauce is amazing! Love the chicken broth soup too as a palate cleanser. read more

Gai 'N Rice - Classic - Thai Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Gai 'N Rice is one of my absolute favorite dinner places. It's not fancy nor extravagant. It's definitely the chill comfort Asian food if you can call it that. Very simple but so much flavor. It has pretty good portions if you're like me and don't eat a lot. Yes it's a bit pricey and their prices have gone up in recent months but you get what you pay for. A lot of food with not a whole lot of grease, or coloring to make it look like extravagant Thai food that we're used to seeing. My favorite is the Take 2 which is half breast meat and half crispy chicken. It comes with white rice, cucumbers and 2 sauces. The soy peanut sauce is for the poached chicken breast and the sweet chili sauce for the crispy chicken. If you like the best of both worlds, get this one. If you're sharing and one person likes all breast the other likes crispy, this is the perfect order. From time to time, I like to order the classic which is thigh meat with skin and chicken breast. Each meal also comes with a side of chicken broth. I'm not sure how they prep their chicken to be so juicy and not dry. Everyone knows chicken breast is dry. Other favorites include their crispy taro puff (puff pastry filled with taro) which comes as 2 and the mango sticky rice with coconut. I come here often and sometimes I think they recognize me. Always service with a smile and they are pretty accommodating. They have other dishes too such as the curry noodle with chicken. I don't like this one just because it either had too much noodle or too many veggies. Not the best I've had and had better curry noodle from other places. I'd stick to their main meals. I haven't ordered their drinks yet so I'll think about ordering that next time for my dinner. read more

Best Thai fried chicken I've ever had. Fresh ingredients and always service with a smile. Very clean restaurant and the portions are big. Their mango dessert and strawberry lemonade are my daughters favorites. If you're in Elk Grove it's a place you have to try. Highly recommend it. read more

I've had this place bookmarked for a while because I'm frequently in the area. However today I finally made time to have lunch here. It did not disappoint. I ordered the Classic meal, which comes with chicken breast and thighs. I liked the thighs more, but the chicken breast was surprisingly juicy. The best part about this meal was my daughter who has an allergy to soy, sesame, gluten and peanuts was able to enjoy a meal. My wife said the staff was kind, understanding and accommodating to my daughter's allergies. We did however find a noodle in the broccoli, which most likely contains gluten. So this leads me to think that the broccoli might be cooked in the same water as the noodles. But my daughter didn't have any allergic reactions so that's a win for us. If your allergies are more severe, I would check on this. I ended up coming back here right before closing for dinner. A tiny bit pricey, but for convenience, flavor and customer service, I'd say it's worth it. Also If you're watching your nutrition, this is a solid place to have a meal high in protein meal. Highly recommended. read more

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Crisp chicken was very good. The service was pretty quick, and the man at the register was always smiling. Chill music played and clean bathrooms. Only bad thing was that it was served in a plastic container which made it hard to eat. read more

We love this place. Have been coming here for years. Service is always fast. We always pick it up and eat at home, but the place looks cozy. The crispy chicken is delightful. We love their curries either with noodles or rice. The chicken thighs with the skin and special sauce is also delicious. Our favorite are also the creamed corn wontons as an appetizer. I've had their teas before and they're also good. This is a regular spot for us. It's just that good. read more

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I haven't been here in awhile so I stopped in for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. It wasn't super busy but a few tables left. You order first before you get your food. I tried the curry noodle gai, Crizp-crispy chicken, and mango sticky rice. All were good but my favorite is the curry noodle gai. It was really tasty. Love the curry sauce & love the noodles. The Crizp comes with a side of chicken soup. It was tasty too. Plenty of parking and staff were friendly. read more

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I personally didn't have a lot of expectation from this place, but I was wrong. The chicken was delicious. It was simple buy very good. I enjoyed the side of soup and their dipping sauce. This is a very clean eating and it is delicious! If you are in town, come grab yourself some chicken and rice from here! read more

Gai 'N Rice - Classic and the Take2 [lean and crispy] - Thai Near Me - Elk Grove, California

I've been wanting to try Gai n Rice for a long time and when I was finally able to make it to Land Park, they unfortunately closed due to a fire! I'm so glad they have reopened in EG. I was conveniently in the area and able to finally give them a go. Really delicious poached chicken/khao mun gai! I was very happy with their preparation and flavor. I like how the skin is on this compared to another place that I frequently buy from. The consommé was amazingly flavorful and the accompanying sauce was one of my favorites. I wish it was a bigger container! For the fried "crizp" style, it was very good but a little too greasy for my preferences. My mom ordered their curry noodles and was not as enthusiastic about it. Service was very friendly and the dining areas were tidy and pleasantly decorated. I ordered to-go and during my wait they let me use their clean bathroom. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying their other menu items like the apps and noodle dishes so I can judge for myself without listening to my mom complain. read more

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Finally tried this place and it didn't disappoint. Real, simple comfort Thai food that refreshes your soul. We got the original/classic chicken and rice and the curry noodle chicken. Both were exceptionally good. Chicken was flavorful and cooked to perfection. The curry version packs a spicy punch that is tolerable to your palate. Restaurant was clean and had a modern vibe and service was fast and courteous. read more

Gai 'N Rice - Thai Near Me - Elk Grove, California

I was craving Hainan Chicken Rice and found this spot. So happy I did. I ordered it and it was so good. Totally hit the spot. I also tried the Mango sticky rice and wow, it was so good too. Sweet, fresh, and the perfect way to end the meal. The place is small but clean. The service was great. Ever since that visit, I've been ordering the same thing on DoorDash non stop. Definitely my new favorite! read more

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Came here several times. Like the crisp chicken. This is the first time ordering the cucumber salad. WHAT A SURPRISE!!!! It cost me 7.95 and size like my fist. read more

Gai 'N Rice - Crisp chicken. Thai Cucumber Salad. - Thai Near Me - Elk Grove, California

The skinny: Spicy, flavorful value High chairs and decent hospitality The lengthy: After being treated here previously, we decided to eat out before heading to a fellowship gathering. The wife wanted noodles, i like the classic chicken sauce (garlicky & spicy!). The place was empty on a Thursday at 5pm. For the first 20 minutes, i saw maybe 4 parties grab online/phone takeout orders and go. [High chair update: They have 2 high chairs, standard wooden type. Straps are lacking, though.] Classic Gai 'N Rice: lean chicken balanced with some skin hit a chewy sweet spot. Rice and sauce and cucumbers clean tasting. Curry Noodle Gai: spicy and sweet. Lots of extra curry sauce to complement the extra rice from other dishes. No veggies, though (onions don't count). Chicken and Rice Soup: solid but very simple. Baby carrots a good idea but not the nicest presentation. Room for improvement: - larger signage for waste management: my daughter could not find a trash bin for her water cup and i did not see the sign by the water jug. - more veggies: because colon health. Overall: Spent around $55 for three dishes, to feed 2 adults, 2 kids (5&2). Not bad. Decent chance of returning for the classic chicken and sauce. read more

Gai 'N Rice - Curry Noodle Gai - spicy, sweet, coconutty - Thai Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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Holy amazing Thai food!! This place is phenomenal. Flavor is outstanding and quality is top notch. The curry noodles and basil ground chicken and rice were to die for. The pink milk drink and mango sticky rice were sooooo scrumptious. Will DEFINITELY be coming back read more

Good customer service and delicious food (especially their Crispz Chicken). Check hours before going. read more

One of my favorite go-to spots in Elk Grove! I've been here multiple times and it never disappoints. I always get the crispy chicken with rice. Love that it comes with soup, rice, and some veggies. read more

Gai 'N Rice has been on my list to try for too long! I've had many people share great experiences with me and have read even more on Yelp. I was in the area and was able to stop by to grab some take out. The parking lot is a bit weird depending on which direction you're coming from, but there are plenty of spots available. The restaurant is medium sized and has seating if you'd like to dine in. The team there greeted me right away and I wanted to order everything! I ended up ordering the Curry Noodle Gai ($14.95), the Charming Dumpling ($8.95), the cheese corn pocket ($7.95) and a Thai Iced Tea ($5.25). I took a seat at one of the tables and they brought out my drink right away and the food came out not too long afterward. The restaurant is really cute and I'll definitely try to dine in some time with friends. I ended up taking my order home, which is about 25-30 minutes away and everything was still warm and the cheese corn pockets were still nice and crispy. I wasn't sure what to expect when I ordered them, but they were a great appetizer, creamy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. The Curry Noodle Gai was also delicious, the curry flavor was great with the noodles and chicken. The Charming Dumpling had the same curry sauce on them and the combination with the pork dumplings was very tasty. I'm excited to try more from their menu in the future. read more

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Been meaning to try Gai 'N Rice for the longest time, but wasn't too sure of the wait time. The service was good, the guy at the register was patient and answered some questions I had about some of the stuff on the menu. I ordered a Crispz and it was ready in 10 minutes. If you were to eat there it has plenty of seating and the music isn't too loud. They self serve water there too. Food was tasty and the portions were generous. For me at least, my order was both my lunch and dinner. It came with fried chicken strips, some cucumbers and rice. Served with the sauce of your entree and a cup of soup. I wish my area received coupons for here but if anyone ever gives me their coupons for here I'll probably give them another try and order their Take 2 entree. read more

Gai 'N Rice - Crizp - Thai Near Me - Elk Grove, California