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    4.1 (28 reviews)
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    Evan M.

    I always walked by this spot on my way to Trader Joe's and thought $17.50 was pretty steep for chicken hanging in the window at a food court stall. At first glance, I assumed it was like most Hainan chicken places where the chicken is served chilled and stored away until ordered. But here the chicken was kept warm, so I was skeptical. Turns out I was about to eat my words. The mixed poached and roasted set at $17.50 is actually a great deal. The portions of chicken are easily double what most places serve, and Hainanese chicken rice usually runs about $12 at spots in Brooklyn. On top of that, each order comes with a big serving of Chinese gai lan drizzled with sesame oil and soy sauce, topped with a heap of fried shallots. This was the first time I'd seen chicken rice come with so many vegetables normally you just get a few slices of cucumber and that's it. Most of the cuts I got were white meat, but they were surprisingly moist, and with all the bones removed! The soup on the side had a mix of both chicken and vegetable flavors since the greens had been blanched in it. That stood out to me, because at most places the broth just tastes like chicken with a little ginger. The rice could have been a bit firmer, though that might just come down to personal preference. I will never judge a food court spot again.

    Hainanese poached chicken is an incredible plate of food!
    Edward K.

    My daughter and I were attending a concert nearby and wanted dinner first. I saw the Dekalb Market Hall on Yelp and knew that was up my alley. I whittled down the search and decided on Hainan Jones. The poached chicken plate was too tempting to pass up. I placed my order and after a brief wait, I received my order. The poached chicken plate was amazing! I was concerned that poaching would deliver the flavor but it certainly did! As a composed plate, it all worked perfectly! Bok choy cooked perfectly, rice seasoned exceptionally, crispy topping on the bok choy, tender chicken, delicious broth, and two dipping sauces including one that was just the right amount of spice. Yes that was rambling and yes that was a perfect plate of food! Even felt healthy afterwards!

    Pork Cutlet Curry Rice
    Phylicia H.

    Stopped in and ordered the pork cutlet curry rice. It's obviously different from the Japanese style, but still very tasty and something I would absolutely reorder. The cutlet was fried perfectly and made fresh, and I especially loved the cabbage on the side. The curry came in a separate bowl, which was a nice touch. It had a much thinner consistency than Japanese curry, but still flavorful--maybe even a hint of coconut. The runny egg on top tied everything together. Overall, a very filling and satisfying meal!

    Signature poached chicken
    Constance L.

    I was excited to try this Hainan style chicken when I spotted it in the Dekalb Food Hall! Delicious, but smaller portion than I expected. I got the Signature Poached Chicken plate with dark meat chicken (you can choose between dark and white meat which I appreciated!). The chicken is ultra tender, but not seasoned at all and needs the sauces to bring out the flavor -- a touch of salt during the cooking process would've really taken this to the next level. The broth was great, and the veggies were cut into bite sized pieces which was nice attention to detail. Overall, not bad at all, but for about $20 for a portion, I was expecting to at least be full afterwards :') The box was only half filled.

    My lunch, poached chicken over rice and a few veggies. Hit the spot real good.
    Jayden D.

    I normally frequent the Hainan Jones at the Urban Hawker so it's a surprise to have known of one in this area of Brooklyn so I felt the need to try it out. I had the regular staple of Poached Chicken over rice just to compare the quality of this spot compared to the vendor over at Urban Hawker in Midtown Manhattan. Just as good as here as it is over at Manhattan which is a good sign that there will be equal quality of the food if Hainan Jones were to spread out a bit more and I do want this franchise to expand. Service is just as timely as it is over at Manhattan, maybe even more so with a little less traffic over at the Dekalb food market. The area though is kinda lacking, though no fault of Hainan Jones. It's just that the one in Manhattan has a more Southeast Asian vibe over at that area, then again that location is located in a food court that has the vibe of a Singapore Hawker in mind so it's not surprising that this area feels flat but it's a minor grievance not meant to be taken seriously. It's just cool to see more than just one spot here and I do hope Hainan Jones does branch out more in the city because the food is divine.

    Signature Half Poached Chicken
    Sarah N.

    Dekalb Market Hall is filled with so many wonderful restaurants and I'm so happy I chose this place! I am always craving a poached chicken and this one was so very good: moist and flavorful and the sides weren't a letdown! The rice had so much flavor I could eat it on its own and the spicy red sauce boosted everything, I really loved the soup it came with as well. Food was prepped really fast and everyone was super friendly as well. If only I lived near here, I would go at least once a week!

    Jennie K.

    Great servings and quick service. Food tasted clean and good! Rice was good well and they gave side sauces that matched well with the chicken and rice.

    Delivery - Half Roasted Chicken Delivery - Half Poached Chicken

    What a gem! I'm so glad I found this place while exploring the food market. I lived in Singapore and this is quality. I recommend getting half half to try both. I would recommend this place!

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    Julie T.

    Randomly came across Hainan Jones and I immediately craved that perfect chicken rice that I grew up with. Then, I saw chicken porridge on the menu and wanted THAT (I usually want everything on a menu at all times; do not go out to eat with me) but since they've very recently opened they didn't have the pot for the porridge but I was recommended the laksa (cuz she could tell I wanted soup). My hubs got pork with the chicken rice which came with some pickled cabbage (I was very jealous). My laksa had the largest shrimp ever and that soup was delicious. Had me sniffling because I'm weak and frail when it comes to spice but I handled it like a champ. For a Sunday afternoon, it wasn't crazy busy. It's food court style so go with a buddy so you can secure a table. If you're the type to bring your own utensils, you'll thrive.

    Kevin K.

    I know food are getting expensive. But c'mon now. This portion is just ridiculous not to mention the crazy price at $17 for about 6 small piece of Hainanese chicken with little of rice. This is just highway robbery. Is not like WOW this is good. Just boiled chicken and little fragrant rice. Even the rice is nothing special about it. The portion is for not even half of the bowl, at17. Would never go back again. Not worth it the price.

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    Ting W.

    This is legit Hainan chicken rice! If you want delicious, fast, and affordable, you found the spot.

    $16.90-Nonya Laksa 2/10 There's a hint of coconut, but it's very plain and overly oily, which makes it hard to eat.

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    Kopitiam - Kaya Butter Toast - thick cut toast with butter and kaya (pandan-coconut) jam, served with soft boiled eggs to dip

    Kopitiam

    4.1(1.1k reviews)
    1.6 miLower East Side, Chinatown
    $$

    As a Singaporean living in the states, a good kopitiam is hard to find so when I saw this closeby…read morethe hotel we were staying at, I knew I had to visit! The food did not disappoint! We got a Nasi Lemak and a few Kaya Toasts, along with a Kopi Tarik. Everything was really good! The Kaya toast was bigger than what you'd get in Asia, with more Kaya in it too, but just as delicious with a comforting flavor. Nasi Lemak is my favorite all time dish, and this one hit the spot as well. It came with a generous amount of anchovies/peanuts and the sambal it came with was great. If I had to nitpick, I do wish the rice had a bit more flavor, but not a big deal. The kopi was really good, though I wish it came earlier with the toast instead of after we got all our food. Not a big deal, and service was good other than that. The restaurant had a good amount of tables and barstool seating, although it filled up completely by 1pm! If you want some Malaysian/Singaporean in NYC, this place is a must!

    3/5 The Malaysian flavors come through, especially in dishes…read morelike nasi lemak and the kaya toast. That said, the experience can be a bit hit or miss depending on what you order. Some items really shine, while others feel a bit flat. The Hainanese chicken was disappointing to say the least, it was very dry. The kaya toast on the other hand was a big win, subtle coconut flavor and floral pandan comes through with the cream filling between buttery toast. The calamansi drink was very artificial and overly sweet.

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    Kopitiam - Nasi Lemak - coconut rice, ikan bilis (fried anchovies & peanuts), cucumber, and hard boiled egg

    Nasi Lemak - coconut rice, ikan bilis (fried anchovies & peanuts), cucumber, and hard boiled egg

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    Nasi Lemak and Kaya Butter Toast

    Nyonya - Roti Canai

    Nyonya

    3.9(2.6k reviews)
    2.1 miLittle Italy
    $$

    Walked in on a sunday around 7 PM, and were seated at a table for 2 immediately. The restaurant was…read morevery large and had a lot of seating, and the waiters were quick to take our orders and fill our orders. There was a very extensive list of options on the menu. For our appetizer and entrees, we ordered the roti canai, Hainanese chicken, and tom yum clams, as well as chicken rice on the side. My favorite was the roti canai, but all of the savory dishes were very good and comforting. I normally never finish my rice, but the chicken rice went very well with the tom yum soup. For dessert, we ordered the ABC, which was a shaved ice dish with a variety of toppings. I didn't enjoy it as much as the other dishes, but it was refreshing and light. This meal came out to be about $35 per person after tax and tip.

    Came here for dinner and it was packed! Luckily didn't have to wait long to be seated. We got two…read moreof the roti canai, and interestingly one of the dippings was spicer than the other. They also had small pieces of chicken in the spicy sauce. The beef skewers were amazing!!! Heavenly! They were juicy and so so flavorful even without the dipping sauce. The tom yum clams were okay, just not for me. The hainan chicken took the longest to come out surprisingly. It was nice and juicy. Service was good and they came by to refill our water several times. It is clean and roomy inside.

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    Nyonya - Interior

    Interior

    Nyonya - 1. Roti Canai

    1. Roti Canai

    Nyonya - 3. Shrimp with Eggplant Malaysian Style (@joeynht)

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    3. Shrimp with Eggplant Malaysian Style (@joeynht)

    Urban Hawker - Glad that they now allow you to order a mixed of both poached and roasted chickens

    Urban Hawker

    3.9(416 reviews)
    4.8 miTheater District, Midtown West
    $$

    Boyfriend and I stopped by Urban Hawker for lunch before our Broadway show, which was only located…read moresome minutes walking distance away. Urban Hawker isn't a restaurant, but a food hall with lots of Singaporean and Malaysian food vendors. This means lots of different options to choose from. :) We split a Hainanese chicken rice plate and an order of chicken and lamb skewers, both of which tasted very yummy. While we also wanted to try a dessert, the dessert stall we were interested in was unmanned. We were also feeling pretty full from our main lunch items.

    I heard about this Asian Singaporean inspired food hall in the middle of Midtown, so I was curious…read moreto try it out. I finally stopped by for dinner around 5-6pm. From my initial impression, I was honestly kind of underwhelmed. When I first entered, it seemed like a ghost town with so many of the tables empty like it had just opened minutes ago. Towards the later evening after 6:30-7pm, it started to get packed towards the back. This food hall consisted of several stalls mostly Singaporean & Indian cuisines - with some hint of Filipino, Chinese, Malaysian , etc. You order, find a table and pick up your food when it's ready. [Just note that some dishes come out in plastic containers as if you are taking it to-go even though you are dining in]. I opted for a Singaporean spot called Prawnaholic and opted for the #3 HOKKIEN MEE. Don't get me wrong, it was good. But I'm not sure that the dish was that good to equate the cost in terms of portion size or taste. Maybe if it was slightly cheaper, I could make sense of coming back, but otherwise, I think I would prefer buying other dishes elsewhere. Overall, I find that price are high (typical midtown prices for foods) for average tasting foods. I personally was okay with trying it once and would prefer other food options as opposed to this food hall.

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    Urban Hawker - Lady Wong is still here as of Dec 2024

    Lady Wong is still here as of Dec 2024

    Urban Hawker - Signature Roasted Set (Hainan Jones)

    Signature Roasted Set (Hainan Jones)

    Urban Hawker - Exterior

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    Native Noodles - Laksa with shrimp added for $1.50 extra

    Native Noodles

    4.5(193 reviews)
    10.5 miWashington Heights
    $$

    I was in Washington Heights volunteering and needed a hearty, fueling and fast meal that wouldn't…read more break the bank. Native Noodles delivered and then some! I'm salivating as I write this review, remembering how flavorful and fresh it was! My order: Garlic Noodles- Add Tofu ($1.00) and Add extra Soft Boiled Egg ($1.75) "Light and savory noodle soaked in house soy sauce, topped with soy egg, bok choy, crispy garlic and scallion." Their description is perfect and I love that the noodles came with a generous portion of perfectly cooked and well-seasoned bok choy! The tofu was delicious and I am so glad I added an extra soft boiled egg. I have consumed a LOT of soy eggs in my life, even been blessed to have past korean roommates make for me regularly- this was the BEST, most flavorful and perfect texture soy egg I have had - maybe even including the ones consumed in Japan I decided to indulge with the Crispy Shrimp Fritters appetizer $7.00 "Crispy shrimp (4 pieces) coated in our homemade batter, with sweet chili dipping sauce" If I had known how delicious and generous a portion the garlic noodles were, I wouldn't have ordered this app as it was simply not needed- however I am glad I did as the shrimp were delicious and perfectly cooked! By the way they had an offer when I was there for a free beverage with dine in orders. My ONLY gripe with native noodles- please, please extend your delivery range or consider partnering with a 3rd party (I know) Selfishly, I want to order from you alll the time and I am just outside your delivery range

    The food at this Singaporean restaurant is always so flavorful, and the prices are shockingly…read moredecent for the quality and amount of food you get. I love the chili crab pasta, which comes with plenty of crab (albeit with occasional little shell bits) and has a nice tomatoey kick. The chili crab buns are also tasty, as are the laksa noodles, satay peanut noodles, and garlic noodles. And the calamansi lemonade is a perfectly refreshing, citrusy drink to quench your thirst. The employees are always friendly and helpful. It's a small space with maybe 4-5 tables, and keep in mind that you've gotta go through the kitchen to use the bathroom. I wish Native Noodles were closer to Brooklyn, I'd go all the time!

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    Native Noodles - Inside

    Inside

    Native Noodles - Laska with shrimp

    Laska with shrimp

    Native Noodles - Roti john sandwich

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    Roti john sandwich

    Obao

    Obao

    4.0(4.5k reviews)
    4.9 miMidtown West, Hell's Kitchen, Theater District
    $$$

    Obao has delicious food. If you're in Hells Kitchen and happen to stumble by Obao, it is worth…read morecoming in. Obao is has both Thai and Viet food. It does well with doing the whole "fusion" schtick without losing the essence and flavor of the dishes. Pad Krapoa Moo Krob, the meat on the pork belly was so juicy - the pork skin was crunchy and chewy at the same time, flavors of Thai spice, basil, and bell peppers harmoniously working together to bring a balanced meal. The shrimp basil fried rice was delicious, a great alternative if you're not feeling the crab fried rice. The service at Obao is always prompt and helpful, whether it's questions about the menu or recommendations, anyone is willing to help. Inside Oboa is dimly lit, a moody vibe that is fun and invites playful conversations.

    While walking down the street in Hell's Kitchen, Obao caught my family's and my eyes. We looked at…read morethe menu and noticed that there were many gluten-free options, so we decided to try them out. The hostess stated how she had a long reservation list, but was able to get us right in! Once we sat down, our server, Spaghetti, came over to us. He was extremely friendly and took our drink orders right away. I ordered an Espresso Martini, and it was delicious. My father ordered a Vietnamese Iced Coffee, which was extremely tasty. For our entrees, my mother ordered the Pad Thai, and my father and I ordered the Pho Bó. My mom absolutely loved the Pad Thai! The Pho Bó was incredible. The broth was so delectable, and it was honestly the best broth that I have ever had. The portions were also incredible, especially for the price and being in the city! Once we received the check, we noticed that next to the Pho Bó, it stated that it is Michelin Recommended, and we completely understand why! We are looking forward to going back!

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    Obao
    Obao

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    Java Indonesian Restaurant

    Java Indonesian Restaurant

    4.1(271 reviews)
    1.9 miSouth Slope
    $$

    I recently was taken here on a first date and had a pleasant experience. I have been eyeing this…read moreIndonesian neighborhood restaurant for quite some time now so naturally getting the opportunity to finally try it was absolutely delightful. We opted for the 15 course dinner that samples through their entire menu. It is a perfect amount of food for two people and I recommend this experience very much. The meal starts with a cozy chicken and noodle broth soup which was so warming and comforting, just what the doctor ordered in this weather. The second round of food was two types of salad and a corn fritter. I loved the pickled salads as they had a nice crunch to them and tasted delicious. The fritters are a good size but a little bit greasier than I liked. The last round is where all the curries are brought out on a hot plate. There's shrimp, lamb, beef rendang, chicken, tofu etc. There's also white rice and skewers of chicken and beef satay coated in a delicious peanut sauce. Some of the curries I liked very much - like the fried tofu and the sauce on the shrimp curry was divine. Beef rendang fell a little flat for me as it wasn't as decadent, thick or spicy like authentic rendang is. The lamb curry had a sweet taste which I found a little odd. The chicken satay was juicy and delicious but the beef satay was rubbery and hard to chew and a weird texture. I definitely expect better from a satay skewer. Our server was kind and kept the flow of the food going. The final course is a little coconut pandan flan which was very very good but the texture is firmer than what I like. Flan should definitely be a bit softer and creamier. Either way it's tough to nail a 15 course dinner expertly but I do think if they made a few needed changes to the quality of food this would easily be a 5 star experience! If you live nearby, definitely give this beautiful cozy family run restaurant a try!!

    Since trying Indonesian food in Amsterdam, I have been searching for good authentic Indonesian…read morefood, so I was over the moon when I went to this spot with a group. We called ahead to make sure they would be open when we arrived around 8:45pm, and they were very accommodating when we arrived with a group of 5. It felt authentic, and the food was exactly what I was dreaming about. My husband and brother shared a Rijsttafel, which they said was very good. My husband said it was a 4.25/5, and next time he would want a normal dish. I wish they had a vegetarian Rijsttafel (like in the places we found in Amsterdam), but they had a ton of vegetarian dishes regardless. I went a little overboard and ordered the tofu sate, gado gado, and kare sayur. The tofu sate with the peanut sauce was amazing, but my favorite was the gado gado. I was so happy. That peanut sauce is incredible. The waitress said the kare sayur is a popular dish with vegetarians, but it didn't blow me away like the other dishes. It was a trek to get out here from Manhattan, but I would do it again. The two ladies working at the restaurant were so warm and friendly. I was very happy.

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    Java Indonesian Restaurant - Interior  9/2023

    Interior 9/2023

    Java Indonesian Restaurant - Rijsttafel or tapas

    Rijsttafel or tapas

    Java Indonesian Restaurant - Menu

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    Rasa - Massaman Curry with chicken

    Rasa

    4.1(925 reviews)
    3.0 miGreenwich Village
    $$

    Rasa has been on my list for over a decade so I am glad I was able to try it. Upon entering, there…read morewere no tables but the staff moved a group to the bar and we were seated right away. The staff is so kind and attentive. The menu has so many appetizers, noodles, curries, rice dishes etc. Portions are phenomenal and they are halal! Grilled Chicken - was surprised to see how big the chicken piece was, if you're looking for a cleaner option, try this! Pineapple Fried Rice - was missing acidity from lime and was missing texture, perhaps nuts or bean sprouts would have elevated the dish Chicken Pad Thai - perfect, there were a lot of chicken pieces in it too Nasi Lemak (curried chicken) - great as well, loved the anchovies Would love to try the Malay wings, roti canai and egg noodles next time. I also had to wash my hands and the staff was cleaning the bathroom. The individual cleaning was so nice and accommodated me instead of having me wait.

    We ate here for lunch on the weekend amid the super cold temperatures outside (10-20 degrees below…read morefreezing). So when the server asked us what we'd like to drink, we asked for hot water (later found out we were charged $1 for each cup of hot water). We ordered the beef rendang, chicken satay and singapore noodles (with tofu and vegetables). I had been hoping to try the soft shelled crab but perhaps it's out of season or no longer on the menu as I didn't see it. The chicken satay came out first, it was 4 sticks of skewered chicken drenched in a slightly spicy creamy peanut sauce. This was the second favorite dish of the table as the chicken was tender and the peanut sauce paired well with it. The singapore noodles were unexpected the favorite of the table. The flavor profiles weren't too crazy just a simple curry flavor but mixed with the thin noodles and other ingredients, it was savory and not too heavy to eat a lot of. The beef rendang was the last dish to come out, the beef pieces were very tender and this was the spiciest dish out of all 3 that we had ordered. It came with about a bowl's worth of white rice on the side and some cucumbers and purple cabbage salad. It was a pretty okay lunch. Not the best Malaysian food I've had (Chinatown is still the best spot for me) but it's a good spot if you're craving Malaysian food in the west village area. Bathrooms were immaculately clean which is always a plus.

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    Rasa - Main seating area

    Main seating area

    Rasa - Roti Canai (~$10)

    Roti Canai (~$10)

    Rasa - Interior

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