Incredible to find such an unpretentious, amazing spot right in the middle of the Village! Not a ton of seating, but everything is packaged for takeout and so you can decide after you order. I had the default steamed chicken and rice. It was perfectly cooked and the sauce that accompanied it was perfect. The proprietor (who takes the orders) was extremely kind, and the meal was a great value. read more

Winner, winner, chicken dinner! I'm on a mission to try different Hainanese chicken spots around the city. You know me, when I see a near-perfect review rating, my curiosity has to kill the cat. Or chicken. So naturally, I had to see what this spot was all about! This is a little hole-in-the-wall gem in Greenwich Village. The interior is pretty tight, with very limited seating: three tables for small groups and three stools by the window. Surprisingly, the tiny space was clean and well-kept. A lot of people seem to order takeout, but you can stay and eat since tables turn over quickly. They serve everything on paper plates with plastic utensils, but hey, you're not there for the fine dining experience. True to its name, the menu's star dish is Khao Man Gai, Thailand's take on a classic comfort food: Hainanese chicken rice. Imagine tender cuts of chicken over fragrant rice, served with soup and a signature Thai sauce made with fermented soybean, ginger, chili, and vinegar. Unlike the milder sauces often served with Hainanese and Singaporean versions, the Thai sauce brings a more spicier, tangier kick. There are other key differences and similarities, but I won't get into those in this review. You can choose from three different preparations: *Steamed (Khao Man Gai): Boneless chicken gently poached in ginger, cilantro, and garlic broth (gizzard and liver optional). *Roasted: Chicken seasoned and marinated before being oven-roasted until golden brown. *Fried: Chicken coated in batter and deep-fried until crispy. Each order comes with daikon (Japanese white radish) soup, fresh cucumber slices, and sauce. The menu also has a few other options, including chicken rice soup, spring rolls, Thai wings, boba teas, and coconut custard. Prices are reasonable, too. You can order at the counter or use the self-service kiosk. I couldn't decide between steamed or roasted, buuuut luckily, you're able to mix and match. So I got a half order of both (~$15). Service was quick AF. I got my food faster than I could say "chicken." Now for my take... *Steamed: SOOOO juicy and soft, with an almost silky texture and a very delicate flavor. It's not heavily seasoned. Simple, but delicious! *Roasted: I LOVED the flavor of this! Tender, savory, and slightly sweet. I'm a sucker for that charred, caramelized goodness. I definitely prefer this over the steamed version! *Daikon soup: Light and comforting, with a mild sweetness from the radish. The broth wasn't too salty or heavy, so it was a nice complement to the chicken. *Rice: Perfectly cooked in chicken broth with garlic and ginger. I just wish the ginger flavor came through a little more strongly :( I tend to prefer the Singaporean version for that reason. *Sauces: Honestly, these were some of my favorite parts of the meal. The sauces are where the magic happens... The sweet chili was nice and tangy, but OMG, the soybean chili ginger sauce!! It was next-level spicy and packed some serious heat. Loved how strong the ginger was. Those fiery chilies had my nose running. One of the most bold, flavorful sauces I've ever had. Thank goodness they gave me two tiny slices of cucumber to cool my mouth down LOLLL. I was comfortably full by the end of the meal. Overall, I thought it was a great value for the price. Portions weren't too big or too small. Man, I love checking these unassuming hole-in-the-wall spots off my foodie bucket list! They might not have much to look at, and the menus may be limited, but you can tell there's so much thought and care behind what they serve. Just good food made with love. That's what I'm all about! Can't wait to come back for my next chicken fix... cluck on! P.S. How many times did I write "chicken" in this review? read more

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I wasn't that into it but I can see how it might appeal to someone who ordered more correctly or is getting takeout in lieu of this tight space. The fried chicken was enjoyable as were the ginger rice and sweet chili sauce, but I mistakenly thought cucumber would be included. The kiosk here isn't moodier than any others but since there's only one lines are possible. read more

If you're ever in a pinch and you want something warm and comforting, this is your spot. It feels like I am back at home. It is a simple, yet delicious dish. The food comes out in minutes and the interior feels like you're in Southeast Asia all over again. read more

ME Chicken Rice - No.1 Steamed Chicken Rice - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

A really great spot for a quick and affordable meal! The food comes out almost immediately after ordering, and it's only about $13 for a large portion of steamed chicken rice. There isn't much seating in the restaurant, but turnover is pretty quick. I really enjoyed the flavors of the sauce it came with, as well as the ginger in the rice. If you dine in, the chicken rice also comes with a bowl of daikon soup, which was very flavorful and warm. We also tried the khao zai gaab, which was incredibly crispy and peppery. read more

ME Chicken Rice - Steamed chicekn rice, khao gai zabb - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Got the roasted chicken & fried chicken rice.. the roasted chicken rice is so good n flavorful!! Loved the sauce with it !! Will come back again for the roasted chicken rice!! read more

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SO GOOD great hole in the wall spot to get your hainan chicken fix. The steamed chicken is moist, bouncy, and the fatty skin keeps everything extra juicy. The broth served on the side is at once super savory but still light enough to drink all in one go. Also, I really appreciated that the plate was served with offal (easy to ignore if you're not interested) -- no food waste, a way to use to whole animal, and nice textural variety! Overall a delicious, savory plate at a good price. read more

ME Chicken Rice - #1 steamed chicken plate - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

What a delicious hainan chicken spot! I can eat hainan chicken, whenever and wherever and am so thrilled to find this spot! I ordered for lunch their speciality with extra ginger chili sauce. Absolutely wow! Highly recommend and am already salivating my return. read more

ME Chicken Rice - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

So good and such fast service! The daikon soup was AWESOME! My 3yo toddler loved her meal :) We will definitely be coming back! Very similar to Nong's Kitchen in Portland OR as they both serve Khao Man Gai read more

ME Chicken Rice - No. 1 Steamed Chicken Rice No.2 Fried chicken Rice - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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I've always wanted to try this dish, so based off the ratings, I came here. The staff and food were wonderful. The food came out promptly and was absolutely delicious. When back in NY, I'll definitely return here. read more

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Yooo this little hole-in-the wall in West Village by Washington Square Park was probably the best lowkey meal I had while visiting NYC on my last recent trip! The Hainan thai style chicken plate was DELICIOUS. I still can't stop thinking about my meal here. It's a very small place and not a lot of seating, so if you have to take it to-go.. just take it to the park! Besides the food, the staff was so friendly too. Would definitely come back here! read more

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Top tier comfort food and they serve one of the best Hainanese chicken rice in the city (equal to my other favorite, Lou Yau Kee). Both the roast chicken and the Hainan chicken are soooo flavorful and juicy and the accompanying chicken broth is great. I think I preferred the roast chicken slightlyyy more but both were really good. Portions are decent. Seating is limited here but it's right by Washington square park which is convenient. read more

ME Chicken Rice - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

This place is great for a quick lunch!! I order from here at least 1-2x/ week and the food arrives in ~20 mins without fail. I used to live in Singapore for a long time so I'd like to think I know what good chicken rice is! The steamed chicken version here is ok, but my favorite is the "Khao Gai Zaab" which is fried chicken with spicy sour seasoning. Excellent food! read more

I'm not usually a chicken and rice person, but this place is amazing. Food is incredible; the chicken is so tender and everything is flavorful. The rice and sauce really made it pop. Soup is so refreshing; the daikon is the perfect touch. Service is friendly and quick, and the setting is casual. Although most people take their food to go, I like to eat in. The big window is bright and a great place for me to unwind during my break. I appreciate the many napkins and ample hand sanitizer they have at the front too, so you can quickly clean up and go about your day! If I could, I would eat here everyday lol. 10/10, can't wait to be back. read more

ME Chicken Rice - Steamed chicken - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

It's beautiful. Cheap and delicious. It's a take out vibe. Get it. On gem tier, would come again omg. YUM. Roasted chicken rice combo with daikon soup -- chicken was tender and yummy, rice soaked up the flavor, the soup was refreshing, and the side sauce was sweet and tangy and very light. YUM read more

ME Chicken Rice - No. 3 Roasted Chicken Rice - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Really good flavor!!! Very flavorful. Small restaurant but very fast service. Reasonably priced as well. Came here after a work event read more

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The roasted chicken was tender. Only came with one type of sauce whereas other Thai chicken rice shops would have given me three types of sauce. The cashier wasn't too friendly. They get a pass for cleanliness for a tiny shop but not immaculate. Very small portion for so much money. Will not come back! read more

ME Chicken Rice - No. 3 Roasted Chicken Rice - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Good chicken rice and affordable price. Will come back again Good service and doesn't have to wait for food. read more

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There wasn't a lot of seating, but this is the perfect spot to grab a personal, calm meal. The Fried Chicken Rice was ready and slid in front of me at my seat within 5 minutes of ordering. It was hot and felt like exactly the food I needed in the moment. The daikon soup tasted clean and yet hearty. The cucumber was refreshing. There were only a few slices, so I wish it came with more. There was also a generous portion of fried chicken and rice. The chicken rice was flavorful and cooked just right, not too soggy or dry. The fried chicken was crispy. read more

ME Chicken Rice - No.2 Fried chicken Rice - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Girl this food was so good and resonably priced. My meal was ready super quick and the Khao Gai Zabb was fabulous the chicken had such a nice sourness to it! Definitely recommend this read more

ME Chicken Rice - Khao Gai Zabb - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

The steamed chicken rice, roasted chicken rice, and chrysanthemum drink were excellent. Came out super quick. Thanks! read more

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Self loathing-free, yet filling proportions with tasty chicken cooked in a myriad of ways from steamed, saute, or fried. Hainese style chicken here was delicious--light, flavorful, and perfect doneness without sacrificing moisture. The accompanying ginger sauce can be a little strong so I recommend to dip it rather than pour it over. Sauteed chicken was also delectable. The umami packed fried rice is the ideal accompaniment to the chicken and was sooooo addicting. Fried chicken has a unique and lightly sweet flavor without being too oily/greasy or salty, which was great. It's a great light option for fried chicken if you want something with a little crunch. The sliced cucumber additions give you an extra refreshing little burst with the savouriness of the food. Portions are rather affordable--about $12-$14 per plate/per person and the food comes out fast! They seem to do a great deal of takeout or DD orders as well. There is some seating indoors: bar stools behind a giant glass window for scarfing down your food while people watching, and some smaller tables for about 2 groups. It can get a little cramped. It appears they have drinks as well as a variety of proportion options, sides, etc. I'm a super fan already and will become a sucker due to loving the yogurt drinks next door. Staff are friendly and amicable. They always have a warm energy to them that reminds me of my family back home. read more

One of my favorite cheap eats in Manhattan. I cannot explain how much I love this place. You go up to the counter to order and the food is ready within 5 minutes and served directly to your small table. And even though the restaurant itself is tiny, there always seems to be an open seat as people eat and leave very quickly. I ordered the Fried Chicken Rice and it was delicious!! Although there isn't a lot of chicken, the fried bits are fried to perfection as it isn't too oily and full of flavor. I especially liked dipping it into the sour and spicy sauce which elevated the chicken. The rice is also to die for as it is seeped with chicken broth, you can just eat this alone without anything else. Also, the soup is incredible as I love how much white pepper they put into the broth, the flavors are so incredibly intense. I love ME Chicken Rice. Probably top 10 favorite eats in NYC! read more

ME Chicken Rice - Fried Chicken Rice - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Service was very good. Lady was very friendly and the soup that I got was actually really really good

solid chicken rice place for a healthy meal at an affordable price for the neighborhood. i wish the portion was a bit bigger, space was cleaner, and ive seen the dish at 3/4 the price elsewhere, but this still hit the spot. the soup and radish were great and i enjoyed the small piece of chicken liver on the side. if i lived nearby i would definitely think about coming back every once in a while. read more

ME Chicken Rice - steamed chicken rice - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Sooo good and crispy and juicy. The sauces they include are also amazing. There was no wait on a weekday dinner and we managed to snag a table for 4 of us read more

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The chicken rice here is SO good!! I was able to try all three types of chicken (fried chicken not shown) and my favorites, in order, were the roasted chicken, steamed chicken, and then the fried chicken. Don't get me wrong, the fried chicken (4/5) was really good, but a bit breaded. The roasted chicken (5/5) was super flavorful and the flavors from the chicken seeped into the chicken rice, and the steamed chicken (4.7/5) was way more tender and flavorful than I expected! I was also a huge fan of the daikon soup that came with it... it tasted so flavorful and not MSG-y at all, and the chicken rice was SO TASTY!! I would highly recommend coming here. We got takeout and it still tasted fresh an hour after we got it! read more

ME Chicken Rice - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

This place is so good and affordable! The hainanese steamed chicken with the sauce is so flavorful , comes with soup too. The wings are also delicious , little spicy seasoning and tangy. Such a fulfilling meal, I was able to share with my husband. It's a small place next to hey yogurt , staff is very friendly & order came out quick, I've been back couple of times already! read more

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ME Chicken Rice is my go to for a quick and easy dinner! My yoga studio is nearby so whenever I don't feel like cooking after yoga, I always stop by ME Chicken Rice to pick up their #1 aka the Thai style hainanese steamed chicken rice. It's affordable and delicious - what more can a girl ask for?! It's a small restaurant but there are a few tables to dine in if you choose. Not a great spot for a big party but you can always grab take out and eat at the park. As for the food, the steamed chicken is so juicy and moist. Paired with the aromatic chicken rice, ginger sauce, and savory daikon soup, it's the perfect meal. Can't wait to go back again! read more

I've been craving some hainanese chicken for awhile and when looking for a spot, this came across my search. I was looking for a no frills place with some good flavor and that I got from ME Chicken Rice. Service was minimal where they just take your order and call it out. The place is super super small. We luckily got an open table right away. There were only really 3-4 entree options and it's how you want your chicken cooked - steamed, roasted or fried. We opted to share the roasted one because it was kinda in between. The chicken was moist, tender, and flavorful. It came with soup and chicken broth rice. Everything was so good! I can't wait to come back again. read more

ME Chicken Rice - No. 3 Roasted Chicken Rice - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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Delicious and causal chicken rice place. You have a couple different styles to choose - steamed Hainan chicken, roasted chicken, or friend chicken. We got the fried chicken with fried rice. However, the fried rice was mostly white rice but toasted with some sesame oil. The dish is served with a side cucumber and a simple chicken soup. I don't think I would ever crave what I ate here but I would be interested in coming back to try the Hainan chicken next time. read more

ME Chicken Rice - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

I was shocked by how good this chicken was!! I'm so glad I stopped here to get a snack. It was completely worth it. It was perfectly crispy and the seasoning was spicy and tangy. Makes my mouth water just thinking about it. read more

ME Chicken Rice - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

UHM... I really loved this chicken rice. I've had a number of chicken rice experiences over the past few years, and this one has been my favorite. This one is the Vietnamese rendition, that comes with a side of sweet dipping sauce. You can get your chicken steamed, roasted, or fried. I got mine steamed. The chicken was perfectly cooked and really flavorful. I really liked the side of dipping sauce it came with. My favorite part, the chicken rice... Was delicious. It was a ginger rice with amazing chicken flavor. It also came with a small cabbage soup, and I loved the broth. This is a pretty small establishment but you could get food to stay. My recommendation would be for takeout. I'm definitely looking forward to coming back and trying their other chicken rice dishes! read more

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Ordered the roasted Chicken over ginger Rice. A few slices of cucumber. My daughter ordered fried chicken over garlic rice. Portion was just right. Tasted good. Friendly service, not crowded as it was late. Price is reasonable. read more

I love this place! It's a hole-in-the-wall, super affordable place. The no. 2 fried chicken over rice is delicious, and it comes with daikon soup. The portions are big, and I love the way the chicken is so crispy and goes perfectly with the subtly flavored rice. I also like their matcha green tea. The food comes out quickly, and the staff are friendly. There is limited seating, but there are very cute window counter seats. read more

Was really craving steamed chicken, rice, and soup. ME Chicken Rice delivered! Service was fast. The food came out shortly after ordering. I will mention that the store isn't too large so seating is a bit limited. I enjoyed the No. 1 Steamed Chicken Rice. The rice was flavored well and the chicken was solid. I really liked the side of soup it came with too. We also got a thai milk tea to drink which was decent. For its price, I think this worth checking out! read more

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Casual restaurant with a limited menu, specializing in hainanese chicken rice. The place is very small with some seatings in the front. You order and pay before getting your food. I got their specialty steamed chicken rice. The chicken was fresh, tender and lightly seasoned. The rice was perfectly cooked in chicken broth and full of umami. The sauce added a kick of saltiness that compliments the chicken and rice well. I appreciate that the chicken was already deboned and makes eating it easier. The soup on the side was also really good. I got a Thai tea as well and that tastes pretty standard but for a pretty good price. There's no AC inside, just a fan, so it does get sweltering in the summer. read more

These are some of the weirdest reviews I've seen in a while. It's like there's some bias or undue influence that I'm not aware of. To start, the pictures don't mesh with the insanely high average rating. Right? Not sure what others see, but to me it just looked like basic, bland, steamed chicken. I showed up at the restaurant. A fair price if you're too lazy to cook at home but it's basic, bland chicken and rice and soup. The (quarter? ish?) chicken is deboned but still has all the not-fun chewy parts. It also has that ever-so-slight sour taste that the cheapest grocery store chicken always has. I ordered potstickers which took 15 minutes to come out. They were crisped nicely but the inside of them tasted like the goo inside chicken nuggets. You might save $1-$2 here compared to Kebab Express or Cauldron Chicken, but you've gotta be kidding me. read more

I made the mistake of ordering the standard boiled chicken. It comes with the fat and skin of the chicken which is a texture I don't prefer. I would like to return to try one of their other options. The soup, the rice, the ginger sauce, and the chicken meat were all quite good. I'll be back to change my order. read more

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Comfort food!!! The daikon soup was amazing, the ginger rice was fragrant and soft, and the chicken was sooo juicy. Dipping in the soy ginger sauce is a must. It also had chewy, bouncy skin that I did not expect but enjoyed very much. Quick and easy, for only $10. read more

ME Chicken Rice - No. 1 Steamed Chicken Rice - Thai Near Me - New York, New York