Ooh yes, a new resturant with haianese chicken rice. I love the esthetics of their brand and they keep the menu straight to the point! We got takeout and was ready within 15min after calling in. I got the Mix- half boiled and fried chicken. The chicken (boiled) was so juicy! And the crispy version was just as delicious, except fried on the outside. The ginger rice just enough ginger without overpowering the dish. It came with 2 sauces, Thai chile and Hainan chile. Very unique - flavors are different from what I've tried at other places. It came with a side of soup, a little heavy with pepper. Overall I loved the meal Can't wait to come back! read more

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

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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

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

Hen Chicken Rice just opened near my work place and my Singaporean friend was all on it. You know its authentic when you walk in and see chickens hanging on a rack like in Chinatown. Which, my friend did say it was pretty authentic. We all got mixes (half boiled, half crispy) and the taste and flavor were pretty good. I really liked the chilis that it came with, it really added extra. I also really enjoyed the daikon soup that was complementary, it tasted really homely (is that a word?) and reminded me of soup my grandma would make. Only thing is -0.5 for the price , the portion size wasn't worth it (my friends were still hungry) , though i understand because it's Somerville. Another -0.5 cause I thought it was too oily and the boiled chicken wasn't juicy enough. read more

I was super excited to try Hen, and my hopes have been more than surpassed. This place is sooooo good. I got the combo of fried and boiled chicken and rice and the two side sauces. For one thing the two sauces, one which is a sweet and sour and the other a semi spicy peanut type sauce, were both absolutely phenomenal and went so well with everything. Rice cooked perfectly and my order was ready for pickup in under 10 minutes. I will 100% be frequenting this place regularly, highly recommend you all do as well!! Thank you Hen! read more

Hen Chicken Rice - Boiled and fried chicken combo with rice. Sweet and sour and spicy peanut sauces. - Thai Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Exactly what you'd expect! Simple and delicious. They have a limited menu but we were able to try both the spicy crispy and the traditional and thought both had their merits and were delicious in their own way. The thai iced tea was delicious too. The traditional is juicy, bouncy chicken with a delicious sauce and I felt like a pretty large portion I couldn't finish in one sitting. It felt healthier since it's not fried chicken but still delicious and almost refreshing? Different than most other chicken places but quite traditional. The rice was well seasoned too. The fried spicy chicken was also tasty but got soft after walking home as expected. The sauce is just a sweet chili I think but the chicken itself is well seasoned and had a kick of lime I loved! Definitely give this place a try since they're new to the area but I'll be back again I'm sure! read more

Hen Chicken Rice - Thai Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

The service here is so great! The cashier was kind and helpful with me picking out my order and even helped me choose. It took around 10-15 minutes from ordering to getting the food which is pretty nice considering how fresh everything was . I love that you can watch them cooking and plating your order through the windows inside as well. The Original: This meal comes with boiled chicken and ginger rice with a salty sweet sauce. The chicken is really juicy and tender, you won't need a knife to eat this. It comes with a good amount of chicken for a filling meal. The rice is really nicely flavored without being overwhelming and also is a good amount for a meal. I loved this sauce and thought it was the perfect flavor enhancer to the meal. The Mix: This meal comes with boiled and crispy chicken on ginger rice and comes with a sweet chili sauce and the ginger soy sauce. I think this one is great for people who can't decide crispy or boiled. The boiled chicken in this was also tender and juicy and the crispy chicken was juicy inside with a nice crispy skin. The boiled chicken is a little more bland but the crispy chicken has nice flavor in the crust. I think the chili sauce went well with both the boiled and crispy chicken. I would compare the chili sauce to the normal Thai sweet chili sauce! The Mango Sticky Rice: Super yummy way to end the meal! I would say this is one portion size wise and it comes with loads of mango. The dessert is topped with coconut milk and sesame seeds so it is sweet without being overwhelming. Thai Iced Tea: I don't usually like tea but this one was so delicious! It was pretty sweet which is great because I love sweet drinks. Thai Green Tea: This one has a really strong tea flavor and isn't overly sweet so a great option for people who don't like their drinks to be too sweet. Really good texture and not at all grainy or chalky! read more

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This is a good spot for Chicken and rice The good: that chicken is crispy! Definitely the star if the show, this reasonably-sized piece of chicken is crispy and delicious. The what-could-be-better: - there's not a ton if flavor in The Crispy. They do serve a red tangy sauce and that supplies the majority of the flavor in this dish. But otherwise the rice and chicken don't have a lot of spices on them. - the pricing, although not bad, could be better Overall: this isn't a show-stopping Thai dish. In fact, it didn't bear a ton of resemblance to Thai good at all... But what Chicken Hen does offer is tasty food that gets fulfilled FAST! (Less than 3 minutes for my order) read more

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

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Did a takeout for my birthday. We got The original, The crispy, and spicy crispy one. I liked the original best. It was really good sauce with tasty chicken. Spicy was a little too spicy by my companion said it was tasty for him. It came with daikon soup. The soup had too much peppers for me. Overall I liked a lot the original chicken. read more

This was my favorite meal during our Boston trip. This is comparing to many of the food spots in Boston (the city itself). My Malaysian girlfriend was reminded of the nostalgic, authentic childhood flavors. We got the regular chicken rice and the crispy "heat" chicken rice. It came with a nice hot broth. We also got the thai iced tea. Just a very relaxed, fragrant meal. Definitely worth the trip out of the Boston metro area, I hope to see this business grow! More people should come to know and enjoy these simple and delicious flavors. Only con is there was no dine-in. So we took our meal to a nearby senior living lobby area and ate on the benches outside the lobby, so we wouldn't be rained on. This wouldn't be a viable winter option, so glad we came in October. read more

Ordered take out and surprisingly it took about 5 mins. Speedy service indeed. I got the original chicken rice (please note that the order comes with daikon soup). The sauce is amazing (spicy ginger) but sadly the chicken was rubbery and dry. Hainan chicken is supposed to be juicy (simmer in hot water and quickly transferred into cold/icy water). Way too much black pepper in the daikon soup. Tasted the chicken broth in rice but definitely no ginger. I am willing to go back but will order something else on the menu. If you want Hainan chicken rice, I would suggest another place in Watertown or Boston. read more

Food (1/2): If I recall correctly, I ordered the mix to-go. It was pretty decent. Rice has nice separation between the grains but I felt that it was a bit too dry at the time. The aroma and flavor was mild, which was a bit lackluster in my opinion but still tastes good nonetheless. The chicken cuts were ok--a bit too thin. For the crispy slices, the breading was too flimsy and detaches from the chicken too easily but has decent crunch. The meat was slightly tough to bite/chew (i.e. rubbery). Their boiled chicken was thin-ish and also a bit rubbery. While it's nothing big, I wish they'd also clean the chicken cuts a bit more (I had some ?tendons in them). Service/wait-time/cleanliness (1.5/2): Since I ordered to go, not much can be said. Place was small without any seating, likely this is to-go only. Cleanliness was so so. Receptionist were nice and swift. Price (0.5/1): For the food and price, I think it's average. Great for some Hainanese chicken craving. read more

Overall the quality of food was very good, I just wish the portion size of the chicken was larger. I tried the crispy chicken and the hainanese chicken, and hainanese was definitely my favorite. I LOVED the rice which had little chunks of ginger in it. I also tried a salad, which had really yummy dressing (a spicy peanut ginger sauce) and a black pepper soup, which was simple but delicious. The matcha iced tea was also very strong matcha and not too sweet, which was really refreshing. The mango sticky rice dessert was okay...most of the mango pieces tasted slightly unripe (not sure if that's how it's supposed to be?). Overall definitely a good choice for a fast and tasty meal! read more

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Its was quite some time since I last had a takeaway from this restaurant. I did remember how much I enjoyed the crispy chicken, garlicky rice and the super peppery daikon soup. I was sad to see the chicken not crispy at all, and there was not as much rice either. The soup is still amazing. I would suggest they fry up the chicken more and increase the amount of rice. If the price has to go up so be it, as everyone else had increased their prices too. read more

Here's the place to go if you like Hainanese chicken! Featuring: *The Mix *The Heat *Thai Green Tea *Thai Tea Looking for some crispy chicken? Then you've got the right place! Their crispy chicken is so crunchy and well seasoned even without the dip. All chicken are placed on a bed of ginger rice . The rice dishes came with some warm daikon soup . Thai tea was perfectly balanced between milk, sugar and tea. Not overly sweet and the thai tea scent was strong and flavorful. However, I was more interested in the thai green tea . Unlike matcha, it has a deep tea aroma and a hint of mint. First time I've had anything like this. Go give it a read more

Hen Chicken Rice - The Heat, The Mix, Thai Green Tea, Thai Iced Tea - Thai Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

This place was relatively close to our hotel and had good reviews so we decided to try it. It's a small storefront in Union Square with takeout only just so all you Yelpers are clear from the get go. We ordered the #3 The Mix which was half steamed chicken, half fried. We also ordered Thai ice coffee and Thai Green Tea. It took about 10 min for the order to be ready and we were hungry and excited to try everything. The dish came with 2 dipping sauces-one thick sweet chili sauce and one ginger sauce. I paired the sweet chili sauce with the fried chicken and the other one with the steamed chicken. Both chicken varieties were nicely flavored but the ginger rice was barely warm. For food that was fresh out of the kitchen and consumed immediately outside at a bench, it was disappointing and a big let down for me. After all, flavors are affected by temperature. The meal also came with some daikon broth which was very peppery. I'm a big pepper lover but found the amount used in the small bowl a little overbearing. But besides these two points, everything was fine. I may come back next time if I'm in the 'hood but it's not a destination point for me. I'd rate Hen Chicken 3.5 stars. read more

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This is my classic lunch spot when I'm in the area. Service is super quick and grab n go couldn't be smoother. We frequently place large orders for my office and it's ready seemingly instantly. The food is solid but frankly very straightforward. Solid sized pieces of chicken that are juicy but relatively simple. Rice is best part of the dish IMO. I usually rock with the Crispy and I'm always satisfied! read more

Mangoes are raw and very hard and cannot be eaten. And there are insects in the sticky rice as seen in the picture. I am very disappointed read more

Hen Chicken Rice - Mangoes are raw and very hard and cannot be eaten. And there are insects in the sticky rice as seen in the picture. I am very disappointed - Thai Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Got this delivered through Peach. The crispy chicken was good (of course, not crispy, but the meat was still juicy and tender). The cilantro is always a plus. Ginger rice could use a little more seasoning, but was cooked perfectly. The sauce seemed like a typical sweet chili sauce, I wish they made one that was more garlicky and vinegary which would pair well with this meal. Had a side of daikon soup as well and reminded me of my grandmas cooking, paired well with the meal! read more

Hen Chicken Rice - Crispy chicken with ginger rice - Thai Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

This review is for its take out during covid. The whole process was very smooth and quick. I ordered my meal online through their website and it was ready for pick up in under 20 minutes. Street parking was fairly easy to find on a weekday. The menu was limited and simple. I ended up ordering the original which was boiled chicken on top of steaming white rice with cucumbers and different sauces. The meat was juicy, soft, and tender. The rice was cooked to perfection - not too mushy nor dry. The soup was hot and yummy. The sauces were also absolutely delicious. I highly recommend this place! read more

Hen Chicken Rice is a new establishment serving Khao Man Gai (chicken rice) which is a popular Thai street food. I've been following them on Instagram since they started the renovation process, and now that I've visited, I can say that I am very impressed! The menu has choices for the chicken to be boiled, crispy or a mix of both. All of their entrees come with sauces on the side and soup. Their sauces are delicious and perfectly complement the chicken. My favorite was "The Crispy" which paired with this red spicy/sweet sauce. Besides from chicken, I also loved their mango sticky rice and Thai iced tea. Their store is small but cute and aesthetically pleasing. Plus, they use eco-friendly takeout containers and packaging! read more

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This was my first time ordering from this place. I was VERY disappointed! The Crispy chicken was greasy and flavorless. The ginger rice is tasty but the soup that was included had so much black pepper in it that it burned the back of my throat and blew out my palate. I got delivery through a meal delivery service, I would not recommend ordering unless you are close. Delivery took about 30 minutes, not bad but my food was barely lukewarm when it got here. Will not be ordering from here again. read more

I've seen this place all over my instagram and finally got to try it! Hen Chicken Rice sells Hainanese chicken and it definitely does not disappoint! The first thing I noticed when I took these out the bag was the packaging. Everything was environmentally friendly/decomposable! I tried the crispy and the heat. Both are fried thighs flavored differently, placed over a bed of rice topped with cucumbers and packed with a flavorful sauce. The Crispy is the classic piece of fried chicken that was perfectly paired with the sauce. The Heat has a little kick to it but you can taste the flavors on the outside, perfect on its own! The rice in both of these taste very brothy with a small small hint of fresh ginger. Most people wouldn't even notice the taste of the ginger! It tasted like home, I'm a huge fan! The turnip soup is just how I like, a small cup with fragrant and sweet turnip flavors! I also got to try the thai teas here. I like my thai teas a bit on the creamier/sweeter side, which this place was exactly it. I LOVE the thai teas here! I would 1000000% come here again and definitely recommend it. Its in a fairly popular location at Union Square. Due to the pandemic, there is plenty of metered parking around the restaurant. read more

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I went here a couple months ago, and figured I'd write a review now since I'm logged in. I don't remember the details super well, but I think I remember enough to give a good review here. This place knows what they are. They're a pretty fast bento-box style deal. You get a box with chicken and rice and some soup. The soup was a bit spicy for my liking, but the chicken was excellent. The flavor was ideal, and the breading was a little crispy even though I let the box stay closed for several minutes. On top of that, the price was quite fair. Highly recommend. I will certainly be returning some day. read more

Omg this so so delicious!! I got the mix and they give u a bit of the broth. I think I liked the boiled chicken slightly more both both r so great. It's not cheap ~$12 for rice and chicken but worth a try cause it's so yummy. read more

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

This place is OK. Its no Chic-Chick (RIP). Quick review is this place is just really OK and you're paying for the Union Square rent. Love the concept- menu is strictly chicken and rice and there are a couple of different variations: original, crispy, spicy-crispy, lean (brown rice), and combo crispy-original. All except the lean comes with ginger rice, daikon soup, and a sauce. I ordered the spicy-crispy chicken and my partner ordered the original. Portion sizes are not crazy big or small, just ok. The balance of chicken to rice was heavily favored for the rice- so it wasn't a surprise we got full. The ginger rice is very flavorful- but it was a little too wet for my tastes. The crispy chicken had pretty good flavor, but the spice level was weaker than I thought it would be and the chicken was no longer crispy. I would steer clear of the crispy chicken because I think that's a problem with the packaging (the rice ends up steaming the chicken!). The original was tasty, but some pieces were a little dry/ it didn't blow us away. 2 takeaway entrees will set you back about $26- not crazy but not good value either. I might be willing to give it another try in the future but I'd be OK if I never went back. read more

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Great food and nice people with a pleasant atmosphere. The desert and iced coffee are authentic and tasty. Try this place it's a hidden gem! read more

This place is most aptly described as "meh". Ordered the mix and a side of spicy chicken so I could try everything (almost literally-- there's only like six things on the menu). As you can see takeout presentation is sub par and the breading separated from all the crispy chicken. Ultimately you're paying a decent amount of money for mostly white rice with a few pieces of chicken. The sauces are good though. Probably would not go back until I saw some improved reviews in the future. read more

Hen Chicken Rice - Spicy Chicken Side - Thai Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Background: I ordered online takeout for Sunday late afternoon. Arrived about 5 minutes earlier, but the food was ready to go immediately. I got home within 14 minutes and started eating. While I was not expecting quality of Hainan chicken you would get if you were in Singapore or Malaysia, I did expect the food to be good based on other reviewers. Order: #1 Plate - The chicken was dry, chewy, and lacked flavor. True Hainan chicken is suppose to be tender and juicy because it is slow poached in favored broth. I have a very hard time believing that this chicken was cooked with that technique. #2 Plate - The chicken had more favor that the #1 original. But was only slightly crispy. Maybe if this was eaten when it was hot the texture would be better. The redeeming 1 star. Daikon Soup - Nothing special Ginger Rice - Ok. I can smell the ginger, but I wish they toasted the rice with garlic prior to boiling it. I did not taste any garlic. Results: After this, I started to question if my standards for Hainan chicken is too high as compared to places in Asia. Or if the restaurant had pre cooked and let the food sit before serving (which is a terrible practice). Or if the chicken was made day(s) in advance (which is offensive). Or maybe the 14 minute drive caused the food to be cold. Overall: If I had to go back, it would be for the #2 plate or maybe the spicy version of it. Otherwise I would skip the place considering the disappointing chicken, the price, and the parking situation which can be bad if not for the Covid situation. read more

Decided to try the spot in union and it didn't disappoint. I went for the #5 spicy script chicken with ginger rice. the rice was delicious as well as the chicken. I would have given 5stars but a very small amount of crispy chicken was a bit mushy, probably the skin or fatty pieces,Not sure. The broth or miso wasn't anything to write praise about either. In the end, I will be definitely be back since I feel that the AMOUNT OF FOOD, PRICE, and over all HEALTH of the food is great! P.s FORGOT TO SAY THE SAUCE WAS GREAT, read more

Hen Chicken Rice - #5 HOT - Thai Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

This place just opened up in union square and I pass by everyday. I finally felt the need to stop and try. Asked the man working what he liked the best and he said the #5 and WOW!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS AMAZING read more

Hen Chicken Rice - Ordered a number 5 and WOW!!!!!! Delish delish delish - Thai Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

This doesn't taste anything like khao mun gai. The chicken is so dry. Putting aside the authenticity, the food just doesn't taste good. I'm sorry. read more

Awesome Hainan chicken over rice ! The chicken is moist and the sauce is flavorful! We were excited the moment we found this restaurant on Yelp and glad to say that it did not let us down ! Will definitely come back more often and would recommend to anyone who wants to eat a good bowl of chicken rice ( FYI they have fried chicken as well !) read more

Good takeout chicken place in the Union Sq area - they don't have space to dine in but that also makes sense with the type of cuisine I suppose. I tried the Mix option - which has the crispy and boiled chicken - and both were super flavorful. Even though I thought I'd like the former more, the way they make the traditional chicken really blew my expectations. Prices are a bit high right now (supply chain, COVID, etc) but I'd definitely recommend supporting this new immigrant-run(?) addition to Somerville! read more

Unfortunately, the maintenance crispiness for foods such as chicken is impacted by carry-out-only COVID measures. But should that stop you from ordering from Hen? CLUCK NO! It's still super delicious. The original boiled chicken doesn't suffer at all through the carry out packaging. I was excited to see that this place had opened. Husband and I sat in the car, in the snow, silently devouring our meals. Silence = golden when it comes to food. The radish soup is also just so good for your bones. I do wish I could pick a time to pick up food on their online system. Still, this place is worth your business. read more

Bland. I don't understand 5 star reviews... the chicken not rice carry much flavor. The five star reviews they have to be fake...zero stars to this. read more

A very quick and reliable lunch spot in Union Square. I recommend the Thai iced tea! It is delicious and not overwhelmingly sweet. It's also a nice caffeine boost. read more

A solid place for chicken rice. Reminds me of what I used to get back in Singapore. The only thing is the chili that they give. But besides that, their chicken is flavorful, cooked right, rice is fragrant and the radish soup is amazing. Gotten it twice already and haven't been disappointed. read more

We love this place for weeknight take outs! Especially when we want something delivered quickly. The restaurant has a simple menu, keeping to its Thai street food vibe. My boyfriend and I usually order the mix plate (half boiled chicken and half crispy chicken) but our favorite is definitely the crispy Each plate comes with sauce (peanut sauce for the boiled chicken and sweet chili for the crispy) and a side of ginger rice, which is just so addicting once it's all mixed together! read more

Ordered the original and the crispy. Surprisingly it reminds me of Singaporean hainan chicken rice. Will definitely come back. Wish the place was more like a restaurant but it'll be best if you have it for take out if you are in a big group. read more