Hen Chicken Rice popped up on my Yelp feed and looked pretty promising. There's only 1 table inside, so it seems like most people order takeout. I tried the popcorn chicken and the crispy chicken rice. I was a bit disappointed by the popcorn chicken, especially since I naturally compare it to Taiwanese popcorn chicken. In comparison, this version felt more like standard cafeteria food and lacked the seasoning and authenticity I was hoping for. The chicken in the main dish was flavorful and tender, but the overall plate felt too simple. The rice was slightly undercooked, and I wish there was more incorporation of ginger and chicken oil to elevate it. For the price, it's good value, but I probably wouldn't make the trip again. read more

Hen Chicken Rice - Thai Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Pretty generic fast casual chicken spot. Clearly not meant to be a place to eat in, so not great as a destination. read more

Hen Chicken Rice - Thai Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I hate to give this place a mediocre review but that's what it was unfortunately. I was really looking forward to trying it but my chicken was not crispy at all and it didn't have much flavor either. I'll echo what other reviews said that I appreciate the ginger flavor of the rice though. The daikon soup was definitely reminiscent of a comfort meal. For the price ($14) it definitely is not worth it. My friend tried the original and that seemed like it might be a better option. read more

Hen Chicken Rice - The Crispy - Thai Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Ordered takeout for a quick meal after work and had a pretty good experience. They seem to have really streamlined their pickup orders and everything operates super smoothly. The food itself was fine but nothing too special. Prices are fair and the interior of the restaurant is quite clean! read more

Hen Chicken Rice - Thai Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Good price but a little small portion on the rice Still one of my go-tos I usually go for the Mix read more

This spot has truly mastered the art of delivery/takeout. I was extremely impressed that their wings stayed hot and crispy even through delivery! The portions are not too big but the prices are very reasonable. I ordered The Heat ($13.95 on Uber eats), The Isan ($12.95 on Uber eats), and the spicy wings ($7.95 on Uber eats). My friend recommended the spicy wings and I was super glad I tried them! The wings are coated with a crispy, fried coating and sprinkled with an addicting seasoning powder that has a mix of spicy chili and tangy lime. I could eat this all day! Each wing had the perfect crunch followed by juicy meat on the inside. I loved the seasoning on the wings so much and was glad to find out that the fried chicken in The Heat also had the same seasoning. This dish came with a bed of fragrant ginger rice that had small bits of ginger and lots of aromatic scallion flavor. There was also a chili dipping sauce for the fried chicken but I was so focused on the spicy sour seasoning that I barely noticed the chili dipping sauce. The Isan also came with fried chicken but instead came with sticky rice and a sweet, sour, and fishy tamarind dipping sauce. The dipping sauce went very well with the juicy chicken and pieces of fried shallots. Both chicken dishes I ordered came with some cucumbers and a light and refreshing daikon soup. As much as I love sticky rice, I think the ginger rice here is too good to pass up. I'll be ordering their ginger rice again and again. read more

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If you are craving for take out authentic Thai hen rice, and decent Thai tea. This place is for you. They are specialized in chicken dishes. All their chicken are moist and tender at the same time However, this place offer take out and delivery only. I heard they are asking for indoor seating permit soon! I love how we can see the whole kitchen thru the glass door. Feel nice to see how my food was pred read more

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The food was a bit disappointing. The portion was quite small but fair given the pricing. The chicken was pretty flavorless. However, the rice was fragrant with ginger. The daikon soup on the side had way too much white/black pepper. The place is quite small. No dine in, only take out. My order was ready within 10 minutes. read more

Hen Chicken Rice - The Original - Thai Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I've seen a few of my friends coming here so I wanted to give it a try. We were lucky enough to find parking a street down (street parking only) from the restaurant. When approaching the restaurant, their sign "HEN" is a little plain... Doesn't attract your attention. I was a little disappointed because this location doesn't do dine in... We found a bench around the corner and sat there and eat. I didn't want the food to get cold. Our first reaction was, it looked very appetizing. The presentation of how the chicken was laid out over the ginger rice was amazing. For the price, it was a great portion. The ginger rice is DELICIOUS. The Mix - The white chicken was juicy and tender. The crispy chicken was fried really good. The sauce provided for the crispy chicken (Thai chili sauce probably) was good. The sauce for the white chicken was ok.... A little bland for me. Could use a little more ginger and spice to it. The Heat - spice level probably 7/10. If you're not a spicy eater, be warned. For me, it was just enough. The seasoning they put over the crispy chicken was good. So for roughly around $12-$14, every order I think comes with daikon soup. The daikon soup is also delicious. Very rich and peppery. Overall, I would probably only come back here if I'm around the area. Definitely give them a try. read more

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I come here at least three times a week, and the service is always fast with a great attitude. The Original is my favorite dish, and I recommend it to everyone because the chicken has no fat. read more

I have been searching for a Thai place that has Khao Man Gai so I had to make a road trip to Hen in Somerville, as they are one of the only places that seems to have it. Hen is a small place and parking is terrible. Also its take out only so you have to eat in your car or on a park bench it is a nice day. Khao Man Gai is #1 on their small menu so that was easy. Service was friendly and pleasant and my order was ready in 5 minutes. The dish was ver simple, yet complex at the same time. Excellent cooked ginger rice, boiled white chicken breast with a small cup of ginger sauce, a few slices of cucumber. A small bowl of really good ginger soup broth. Its quite plain if you dont add the ginger sauce so it was just perfect. Very comforting and perfect portion for a lunch. $15 with tip. i would love to come back but the parking!! Ugg! read more

Fantastic spot for a tasty lunch. I personally had #5 - the Heat and it was so good. Soup great for cleaning palette. Will gladly eat here or another Hen location and try another option off the menu. read more

Hen Chicken Rice - The Heat - Thai Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

My partner and I really enjoyed the takeout that we got here. We had the original (boiled, ginger rice) and the isan (crispy, sticky rice). I think it's definitely one of the cheaper options in Union Square, at $10.95 to 11.95 per dish. The flavors were good too. The chicken wasn't too dry, and all the food was very flavorful. The one disappointment: I wish that they'd give more chicken; the portions there were relatively small. I like having some chicken for every bite of rice, but this wasn't a well balanced chicken to rice ratio. read more

Hen Chicken Rice - THE ISAN - Thai Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Quick and delicious lunch. I ordered The Original and The Spicy Crispy Chicken which each came with a side of soup. I like the spicy crispy better. There was a lot of flavor and great texture. The soup was also very flavorful. There is no indoor seating as of right now, so my boyfriend and I found a table, about two minute walk from the restaurant, to eat at. Extremely happy with my order! read more

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This is a primarily takeout place, great for a fast, casual, relatively healthy meal. The chicken and rice is fairly simple, but well done, and the supplied sauces are delicious. They have a few seats, but quite frankly it's not welcoming--if it's a nice day I'd recommend taking the food to-go to sit in Bow Market or up at Prospect Hill Park. read more

Hen Chicken Rice - Thai Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I really wanted to like this place but the food just wasn't good. It doesn't compare to any of the places I've been to in LA like Cluck 2 Go or Savoy's kitchen. I know LA Asian food is just far superior so it is tough to compare but I'd much rather go to Penang (Waltham/Chinatown) for their Hainanese chicken and chicken rice than here. The Hainanese steamed chicken lacked flavor and was not tender. The crispy version was more tender but still only average. The sauces in both meals were so disappointing. Especially the generic sweet and sour sauce that came with the crispy chicken. The daikon soup was fine but mostly MSG and didn't really taste the chicken flavor. Also the thai ice tea was ridiculously milky, no tea flavor. Really surprised by all the great reviews but maybe it is because Boston really doesn't have this. The workers are nice though and it was edible so I gave it 2 stars. Probably won't come again. read more

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Quick lunch meal, but pretty standard fare. The chicken was juicy and nicely flavored, and the rice and soup were fine but not special. Would've also expected a little more food for the price. A fine place to stop for a fast bite. read more

Good portion size, however, the crispy chicken really wasn't crispy. There's limited seating in the space, so be aware if you're going with a larger group. I think it's a solid amount of food but not super special read more

Hen Chicken Rice - Crispy Chicken - Thai Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Lived in Singapore always asked myself looking for Hainan Chicken rice. Found this place on Yelp app, ordered an original one on mmm from the menu. Taste was quite similar but needed that red chili paste that usually comes with any other Hainan chicken rice place. Yes definitely come back, the service was very good and fast. read more

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I didn't honestly know what to expect when ordering from here. But I was excited. Rice?? Chicken?? Sauce?? I'm always down. The ginger rice was pretty awesome. I would come for the rice for sure. The radish soup they gave was amazing. It reminded me of a Korean soup of the same thing. Probably done better too. The chicken had loads of flavor. The sauces were very complementary. My only issue was that some pieces were super moist and some were pretty dry. I'll come back to try again for sure. read more

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Tried this Thai chicken spot for Sunday afternoon lunch and enjoyed it! My partner and I ordered The Mix (boiled chicken and crispy chicken), The Heat (spicy crispy chicken), and Thai iced tea - TASTE: 4/5 - the boiled chicken was alright, but the spicy chicken was very flavorful! TEXTURE: 3/5 - the crispy chicken didn't have a typical breading, so there wasn't as satisfying of a crunch! PRICE: 4/5 - decently priced SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - the portions suited the cost SERVICE: 4/5 - ordered in store and our food was ready in less than five minutes ATMOSPHERE: 4/5 - the space is small, with counter space by the window. Love that the menu is big and easy to read PARKING: 3/5 - can get tough sometimes w competing street parking for Bow Market, but we found a metered spot within a five minute walk read more

Hen Chicken Rice - The Heat (spicy crispy chicken), and The Mix (boiled chicken and crispy chicken) - Thai Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Forgot to save photos but overall, it's not bad but not great... The chicken is very fatty and chewy (not my type). Rice is ... well rice, and the sauce is tasty. The soup they put on the side if very, well not appealing to the eye. read more

This place is located in an area with horrendous parking options. I drove around on a (heavy) rainy Sunday and if it wasn't for my wife with me, we wouldn't have been able to pick this up. Ordering was easy via the app. I dropped my wife off to pick it up while I illegally parked outside. She said it was very clean looking, extremely bright inside. When she went in, she did say no one was there to greet her yet, but one of the cooks stared at her for a bit...but didn't call out for a colleague to come greet her. Oh well. As for the food, it was a good piece of chicken. Tasted good, and came with some sweet sauce over a bed of rice. There was a small soup, way over spiced (salt and pepper). Wish there was better parking options, and more focus on the customer experience. My wife was soaked and just waiting for someone to get our order. read more

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I love this place. The menu is simple and straight forward. There are six main food choices, which is great for people like me who are often paralyzed by indecisiveness (I want to try everything). Hen Chicken is located in the heart of Union Square. If you're thinking about driving...don't - or, be prepared to spend some time circling the area for parking. I usually place an online order and walk over to pick it up. As a heads up, they are verrry quick. Like, your food will be ready within 5-10 minutes of placing your order - that kind of quick. This is always a fantastic lunch option, but it's especially great if you're pressed on time and need something quick, filling, and delicious. My favorite is The Lean, which is probably not everyone's favorite as it is a bit more bland (ahem, healthy) than the other options, but I enjoy it. My partner raves about The Mix - which has both boiled and crispy chicken. Orders come with Daikon Soup, which has a nice little kick to it. I definitely recommend giving this place a shot! read more

Hen Chicken Rice - The Lean - Thai Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I got the mix, and I liked the crispy chicken more than the original chicken! The original was kind of bland. I also thought the rice was flavorful, and it came with daikon soup. The soup was great on a cold and rainy day. For the price, I thought the portion sizes were small, and it was a little expensive. You only get like... 7 or so pieces of chicken. read more

Hen Chicken Rice - daikon soup - Thai Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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It has been less than a week since my partner and I first tried Hen, and we have already ordered from them three times haha - It's delicious! Their spicy chicken is so well seasoned - the portions are great, and the price is unbeatable! We recommend the wings, the heat, and the thai green tea :) read more

Hen Chicken Rice - the heat (we took a few bites before snapping this pic, we were too hungry!) - Thai Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Tried the combo and the crispy chicken and ginger rice was good. Didn't care for the original chicken and the broth had too much black pepper in it for me. My yard stick is Nong's Khao Man Gai in Portland OR, so maybe this is a bit unfair because that chicken and rice is amazing. Sort of scratched the itch I had for Khao Man Gai and it wasn't bad, but probably won't return. read more

Hen Chicken Rice - Original and.crispy chicken and rice - Thai Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Just got delivery from these guys. Delish! They don't hold back on the spiciness- just how I like it :). Had the spicy crisp chicken with ginger rice. So flavorful! I like the combination with the sauce and the cucumber, to balance out the spicy. Also came with a side soup and a spork! read more

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One of our favorite food spots in Somerville! Its a great option when you're craving Hainanese chicken & rice. The chicken is always flavorful and juicy (both original and the heat)! The rice was so gingery good I always have to order extra rice on the side. The daikon soup is so peppery (in a good way), it warms me up always! Definitely a spot we want to gatekeep :3 No seatings, pick up only ya heard read more

Hen Chicken Rice - The Original, The Heat - Thai Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Yay for tasty food that came out fast! Got The Heat and really liked it. Would definitely try it again. The time it took from placing my order at the cashier to receiving my food was very fast, about 5 minutes. It's a takeout only read more

I've walked by several times and never stopped.. Finally ordered delivery from Hen this weekend while I am recovering from a stomach bug. I got the mix (crispy+boiled) plus a side of the lean chicken breast because I wasn't sure what type of chicken would seem appetizing in the moment. I also ordered an extra daikon soup because I didn't realize it came with the mix meal (descriptions in DoorDash are not great). Ginger rice was really yummy, well cooked, and flavorful but not overpowering for someone sick. I ended up having a few bites of all 3 chicken types and they were all nice - lean was a little dry/bland but that's honestly what I was going for lol. Daikon soup had a good amount of pepper so I saved it for the next day, it was great! A plus was being able to add coconut water to the order. I disagree with other reviewers saying there isn't enough chicken included in a meal. Even without the extra side of "lean", I thought there was plenty of chicken esp at the price point. Once I'm feeling better I'll definitely try the spicy! read more

We got Hen Chicken rice for delivery on door dash and we actually did not eat it for an hour post arrival because we had something come up but it was still very good nonetheless. The portions didn't seem huge at first but they were filling and both dishes came with a nice sweet and sour sauce. The mix came with an additional peanut sauce which was also super delicious. The crispy chicken was seasoned well and it was tender. The boiled chicken was flavorful as well and tender. We can imagine that if we ate it fresh the experience would've been even better so we are very excited to try this place again soon! read more

Hen Chicken Rice - Crispy Chicken and the mix which is crispy + boiled chicken. - Thai Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I was super excited to see a chicken rice place opening in Boston and really wanted to like it, but this was just okay. There's lots of potential here, but they need to step up their game if they want to match the likes of Nong's Khao Man Gai in PDX or actual Hainanese chicken rice. First of all, the rice. It's bland run-of-the-mill rice. Where is the seasoning and the flavor? I got the mix of both fried chicken and boiled chicken. The fried chicken was tasty, but lacked crunch. I actually found myself preferring the boiled chicken, although some of the leaner pieces were dry. Out of the sauces, one was pretty good (the soy-based sauce), and the other was your standard sweet chili sauce out of the bottle. The sweet chili sauce tasted alright with the fried chicken, but it's too sweet for the boiled chicken, and I honestly think they should scrap the sweet chili sauce altogether and make their own chili sauce. The soup was tasty, but that's the easiest part. Overall, it was a decent amount of food for the price, but I prob won't be going back unless the quality of the food changes. read more

I've been meaning to try this place for a while and was pleasantly surprised! There were some lackluster reviews closer to when Hen opened but based on my experience I think they've improved their food since then. I got the spicy crispy chicken dish which comes with seasoned rice, cucumber, sauce, and daikon soup. The chicken was not particularly crispy or spicy but it was delicious -- super tender and well-marinated with a nice tang from the outside seasoning. The rice was also good and having a bite with the chicken, rice, and soup was just heavenly and comforting. The soup is steaming and delicious. Honestly each component tasted great on its own and together it was everything I could ask for in a meal. I did not have any of the sauce because it was too sweet for me, but in my opinion you don't need it because of all of the flavors from the rest of the dish. I would want to have more than 3 slices of cucumbers. It is slightly pricey -- the spicy chicken is $12.95 and with tax and tip I paid closer to $16. The portion size is reasonable but not so generous. Overall this place makes good food and I'd definitely come back and have this dish again! read more

Hen Chicken Rice - Spicy crispy chicken - Thai Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Wish I could say I loved this place, but it was just so-so. - I did not see anywhere online or in the storefront that dine-in was not an option. Maybe it was there, but just as an FYI, it's takeout and delivery only at this time. I asked when I went in, but I did not really get a clear answer maybe due to miscommunication, but we ended up eating outside on some public benches. It worked since luckily it wasn't raining. - I've had Singaporean, Malaysian, and Thai style chicken rice, and every time the rice is supposed to be flavorful and the chicken juicy and tender. The rice was good, but the chicken was really dry and tough. I got the mix, which came with the original chicken thigh and the crispy chicken, but both of them were disappointing. I wonder if we got an over cooked or old batch? - Something just felt missing in my meal. I guess I was looking for that wow factor and didn't get it. Although the food was decent, nothing of it (rice, chicken, sauces, or the complimentary soup) was special. read more

Get the mix to try both types of chicken: the crispy chicken with red chili sauce and the boiled Hainanese chicken! Both are delicious in their own way. It comes with a spicy daikon soup, rice, and cucumber slices. The Thai tea here is top notch too! Good for takeout or delivery! There is no dine-in seating available. Service is super speedy. read more

Small storefront offering takeout. I ordered the crispy chicken (#2) and it came with a small daikon soup that was very peppery (and the daikon was tender)! The crispy chicken comes over a bed of ginger rice - nice subtle ginger flavor that contrasts with the sweet/sour sauce. Overall, it was decent but not mind blowing (for a place that specializes in variations of one dish) read more

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The service was super fast and friendly. The flavors of the soup that came with it, the rice and the sauce were all spot on for the number 1. My main issue was the chicken wasn't my style, didn't have much flavor on its own, and not enough white meat, mostly fatty. Will definitely try again, maybe a different dish read more

Great service and delicious food, Hen Chicken Rice is a great spot to visit! A very simple menu, Hen offers all chicken and rice dishes in different forms that range from the Original boiled chicken to spicy crispy boneless chicken. One of my favorite menu items is the crispy chicken and rice. Flavorful rice with perfectly crispy chicken. Don't forget about the desserts and drinks too! I love their Thai Iced tea and their mango sticky rice. read more

This is as good as it gets!! My boyfriend and I decided to come here because we wanted to try something new and some place in Somerville since we never drive to this area. I've seen this place on Instagram for some time and I'm so happy that I finally got to try this place! Before we left, we ordered online since it said that it would be ready in about 20-30 minutes, perfect since it would've taken us that amount of time to get there. It was very smooth sailing for pick up and was all set by the time we arrived. There is a lot of street parking around, so that it not an issue! We picked up our order and ate in the car (just pandemic things). It smelled amazing as we were unboxing everything and setting up for lunch. I got The Heat, which is spicy crispy chicken, with rice and sweet chili sauce. My boyfriend got the mix, which was regular crispy chicken and steamed chicken, with sweet chili sauce and tamarind sauce. We also got the mango sticky rice to share. Both entrees also came with a small bowl of daikon soup. The daikon soup has a hidden spicy kick to it! There is a black pepper kick at the end of each sip, so be aware! It was really good though, and I enjoyed it with my spicy crispy chicken. The Heat was amazing!! Perfectly crispy, spicy, and flavorful. The sweet chili sauce just added another dimension to it and just made this whole meal delicious on another level. The chicken was fried to perfection because you can hear each crisp with each bite. The spice level was actually less spicy than the soup (surprisingly) but it does not play!! I really liked The Mix as well since it comes with both fried and boiled chicken. The boiled chicken was super tender and juicy, not dry at all! I loved all the sauces that it came with and it went perfectly well. The mango sticky rice was ok. I loved the mangos since they were super sweet and the coconut milk just added that slight sugary creaminess to the dessert, but the rice was slightly undercooked. If it was cooked properly, then I'm sure it would be amazing! But that was the only thing that was so-so. The coconut milk was very creamy and not too sweet. Overall, I loved this place and I can't wait to be back! The chicken was amazing and everything was so flavorful. I've already recommended it to my friends and I'm honestly craving it again. Next time, I'll definitely get a Thai iced tea to cool off my taste buds! read more