I love Rooster & Rice. I've tried a lot of chicken and rice spots over the years including Chicken Meets Rice in San Jose, Gai Chicken and Rice in San Francisco, and even the famous Nong's Khao Man Gai in Portland which I honestly think is overrated. In my opinion, Rooster & Rice does it better, especially when it comes to the flavor of the rice, the broth, and the sauces. This location is the smallest one I've been to with only a few tables, so it definitely feels more like a takeout spot than a dine in place. That said, the service was great. The lady working there was super nice and even gave me some complimentary hot sauce to try. Their habanero hot sauce is seriously fire. I'm also a big fan of their Thai sriracha. I actually buy it from Asian grocery stores and use it with pho or fried chicken all the time. I just wish I lived closer to one, but I'll definitely be back whenever I'm in the area. read more

Rooster & Rice - The Original skinless - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pleasanton, California

This location of Rooster & Rice is located in Santa Rita Square. Plenty of shared parking here in this big parking lot. They have kind of weird hours - closed for two days and they are closed early. I ordered their The Original Delivery, which comes with chicken with skin, jasmine rice, ginger scallion sauce, and a broth. The chicken was pretty dry, even with the ginger scallion sauce - the sauce had weird lingering taste to it that did not taste like the typical ones at other restaurants. The rice and broth were alright - not the best, but not the worst either. I remember having them at Westfield Valley Fair and they were a lot better than this location. There are other restaurants that have a similar dish to this that I had that is of better quality and quantity at the a similar price point. Overall, it was not the best experience, so I do not think I would be back to this location again. read more

I'd heard about Rooster and Rice so I decided to try it for a take out lunch one day. It's tucked away in a little strip mall and inside is very small with only a few tables. It seemed more like a pop up kitchen/to go place to me. The menu here is pretty basic but I was here to try the basic chicken and rice so that was fine for me. The lady at the counter was friendly and got me out the door pretty quick. Very much like other chicken and rice places though this one rates higher than another one I went to in Dublin. Solid but I prefer my wife's version of this dish better! read more

Rooster & Rice - Chicken and rice to go - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pleasanton, California

I love small, no-frills spots that focus on doing one thing really well. The Khao Mun Gai (Thai Chicken and Rice) is on point. It's simple, comforting, and flavorful. The sauce is the real star here. Service is quick, portions are just right, and you can be eating within minutes of walking in. Highly recommend if you're looking for a quick, delicious meal that won't break the bank! read more

Rooster & Rice - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pleasanton, California

First time having this place and it's pretty decent! Coolest part is I was able to get fully stuffed and walk away feeling healthy about it. Chicken is incredibly tender and the standard sauce is bomb. On the negatives, I get the specialize but the other locations have WAY more variety then this one specifically, they really should bump their menu up a little bit at this location as well. Also the Pineapple Habanero sauce is pretty meh, I would avoid that one. But for real, if you want a decently healthy meal with some fun flavor, this is definitely a good spot. read more

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Yum! I've found that all the Roosters & Rice are pretty consistent. Service is quick, food is yummy. I just wanted a side of chicken and they delivered! I'll definitely be coming back for another side of chicken! read more

Rooster & Rice - Side of chicken breast - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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I placed a DoorDash order for pickup and it went smoothly, got everything we ordered, and requests were accurate as well. The food is solid and consistent with other locations I've tried! There are limited tables inside since it's a very small shop, so if you have 3+ people, you likely have to go elsewhere if tables are full. Small feedback would be specifying modifications on the DoorDash order form. It wasn't clear what each dish included, and I wasn't sure if marking jasmine rice meant replacing the broth rice. I took a gamble when ordering and got what I wanted, but it could've gone terribly wrong had I interpreted jasmine rice as broth rice and changed the sauce to ginger scallion! Please add descriptions of what each menu item includes so folks order what they want. Other than that, employees are quick and friendly! read more

Excellent lunch spot in Pleasanton that focuses on their namesake -- chicken. Specifically poached Thai-style chicken and flavored rice. In addition to their tender chicken over rice, they have a tofu option and a riceless option as well, but highly recommend their original chicken over rice with sliced crisp cucumber and a soy sauce-based dipping sauce. Also highly recommend adding in their soft egg option as well as their ginger green onion sauce on the side and crispy chicken skin to mix in with the rice. Service was also friendly and efficient. There are a couple tables to eat in but plenty of takeout volume. read more

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Nothing beats something as clean and simple as chicken and rice, and this place does exactly that. No frills, no crazy sauces, nothing extra, just chicken and rice. They offer a few different sauces, a sweet soy sauce mix and a ginger scallion sauce. I got the sweet soy sauce but wish I got the ginger scallion instead, however, the soy sauce was still vey good. The chicken pieces were extremely hearty and it comes with a lot of rice. It comes with the broth that they cooked the chicken in on the side and it does have a very clean tasting flavor, imagine salt, and chicken essence, and that's it. Overall, very solid place if you wanted to eat healthy and still get your macros in. read more

Yum!! Rooster & Rice is one my favorite spots to grab lunch for a quick and healthy bite. I usually get the original and ask for extra sauce on the side because it makes the meal that much better. I get the white and dark meat option, the chicken is always cooked to perfection and not too dry. The broth is soooo good and hits the spot! Service can be a little slow if it's packed, but they usually come out with the food piping hot. Definitely a staple in my lunch routine and I look forward to come back here every single time. read more

Rooster & Rice - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Love the rice and chicken! The soup is super flavorful, and the sauce is very good. I ordered online and my food was ready within 5 minutes. The packaging was excellent and everything was well packed. read more

We were in the area and were feeling Asian for lunch. We saw this place pop up on Yelp, so we tried it. It was nice to see that they offer a minimal menu, which removes decision paralysis by keeping the choices simple. You pick your version of how you want your chicken and rice and what kind of chicken meat (breast or thigh), and you also get a small cup of soup with your order. I ordered "The Original," which is chicken breast, mixed vegetables, and rice. All orders are placed in to-go containers. The indoor dining area is relatively small. The food portions don't justify the cost of how much we paid. We can see the cooks steaming more chicken and cutting it, and it's evident that they slice each breast and thigh in half. The chicken is thin and unflavored. They provide a soy dipping sauce they expect you to dunk your chicken in. Each bite was beyond salty because of the soy sauce. The chicken wasn't good by itself. The vegetables weren't seasoned either, and they were too hard. It would have been more edible if they had steamed the vegetables longer to provide a softer texture to match the chicken and rice. The soup was good and likely made from the chicken juices during the steaming process. Maybe the trick is to dump the chicken in the soup to get the chicken flavor. Who knows, we weren't given instructions to do that so I can only assume that not how most people would eat this meals. Honestly, I could make the same food at home at 1/4 of the price, and it would only take me 10 min, about the same length of time it took for us to get our order. We probably won't be back. read more

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This place offers a simple, traditional Thai dish called Khao Man Gai. The chicken is poached served with garlic rice, their specialty sauce, cucumbers, and chicken broth. The chicken is incredibility tender and once dipped with their sauce, it is amazing. I always go with the original - half white meat and dark meat with skin. My favorite of the dish has to be its rice though. Something about it makes me want to take another bite (garlic? chicken oil?) and goes well mixed with the broth. The service is quick, the restaurant itself is fairly small, and you'll get your food within minutes. The ambiance is clean and has self seating. It's a great comforting meal when you need a quick bite for lunch, hungover food, or a simple dinner. read more

Rooster & Rice - The Original - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Phenomenal spot to get your hanaan on! The chicken & rice cooked in that chicken broth are as comforting as the side soup that it comes with. Make sure you get the hot sauce that really ties it all together nicely. Wish their hours were more flexible though! read more

Came here for lunch on a weekday. Ordered the Original. It was ready within 5 minutes! The chicken was moist and not overcooked. The Jasmine Rice was soft and flavorful! The garlic scallion sauce was so good!! I poured it all over my chicken and rice! The cucumbers were light and refreshing! The soup was good too! Everything was so yummy! read more

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Perfect Asian comfort food. I love getting rooster & rice when I want something clean, hearty, and delicious. Their chicken is so tender and the sauces that go on top make it very flavorful. Rice is soft (but not too soft) and is perfectly seasoned. The soup that it comes with is the perfect side dish. Add the crispy chicken skin to make it next level! And ask for their hot sauces. read more

Rooster & Rice - Chicken Rice, chicken skin - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Good, healthy, simple menu. Good quality chicken, lightning fast food. Regular lunch spot.

Love coming here! Their menu is small but with a purpose. It's a small place but it's worth it! The cashiers are friendly and the order was quick read more

Who doesn't like chicken and rice? I've tried their other locations in sf And I absolutely love this location, it's on the smaller side but I was pleasantly surprised to find it after I had a wedding dress fitting. It's in a tiny strip mall close to happy lemon I believe. I ordered the regular chicken rice and it came out pretty quickly ! The chicken is still pretty tender and juicy, it comes with breast and thigh meat. The rice is pretty tasty and fragrant, not mushy at all. I love that they give you sauce on the side so that you can dip or pour it over the chicken. I always order an egg too. It's such a delicious and homey dish and it comes together with the broth on the side. It's not too salty and goes great with the chicken rice dish! Total for 1: $19 read more

Rooster & Rice - The Original - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Rooster and Rice is a snug counter-service cafe serving dine-in or take-out khao mun gai (Thai chicken & rice). I came here for lunch on a Wednesday. Food: 5/10 I always order "the original". It comes with breast and thigh with skin, cucumber slices and jasmine white rice. The food was disappointingly lukewarm in temperature. The chicken and rice was almost on the cold side. The house sauce was good and spicy. I asked for extra house sauce and habanero sauce. The sauces used to be complimentary but now they charge 2 for $1.95. Entrees also comes with a delicious chicken soup. I asked the cashier to make the soup extra hot. He was baffled... Service: 2/10 The cashier that took my order was clueless about everything. I asked if I could get my soup extra hot. His answer was, "ahhhhh, I don't know." And I asked for extra house sauce and habanero sauce and he was just as confused and non-committal with his replies. Ambiance: 8/10 Snug, simple, no frills. Overall: I was disappointed with the food served lukewarm/cool. And the extra charges for extra house sauce and hot sauce was an unpleasant surprise. Also, they used to serve the chicken soup in an environmentally/non toxic cup. Now they serve it in plastic, which really troubles me as a health enthusiast. And the cashier needs to be trained to be more knowledgeable about the menu and customer service. read more

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We've been coming here for years and they serve a decent chicken rice. Chicken is moist and the flavor is fully captured in the soup and rice. Unfortunately like others I was very surprised to find they are now charging $1.50 for an extra soy sauce mix. I'm sorry but that's a failure in basic marketing. Why would you want your customers to leave with such a small negative experience? That small irritation will likely cost the business some repeat orders which is a really silly way to lose business. read more

Tasty Thai Hainanese chicken over rice, which seems authentic based on my past travel to Thailand. Reasonably priced and overall healthy. Will def be back for quick lunches. read more

Rooster and Rice seems like a simplistic dish but it is very good. The chicken is tender, juicy and flavorful. It comes with jasmine rice and flavorful chicken broth on the side. You can almost purchase a poached egg on the side that puts the whole dish over the top. The Original order also comes with a tasty sauce for dipping your chicken or pouring it over your chicken on top of the rice. If you are a fan of garlic, ginger and soy sauce that has a nice balance between sweet and savory you will love the dipping sauce. You also get a couple of sliced cucumbers. It is a healthy meal that is enjoyable. If you are in a rush, the service is quick. The food is pre-prepared and just needs to be assembled. The turnover is good so the food is not sitting for an extended period of time. Thus is our family go to place for tasty healthy food that is quick but fresh. read more

Love going here for a quick lunch that is delicious and healthy! The staff is friendly and fast with the order coming out within minutes of ordering. I usually get The Original, and it's always so tasty! The chicken is always moist and the ginger soy sauce mix is to die for! Everything in the meal ties together really well. read more

If we had one in the valley I would eat this all the time. The chicken and broth reminds me of my mom's boiled chicken. To me, it is a very healthy choice and you definitely feel good after eating it instead of sluggish and tired. I love the broth and could drink it by itself. If you're feeling sick or feeling like you want a healthy meal this is one of my favorite top choices. read more

Love this place because their food is fresh and delicious! Check it out for yourself the ambiance is for a quick grab and eat I enjoy their indoor setting. read more

the food was so good and the staff was nice, but the time for the food to arrive was around 30-40 minutes, but if your in no rush i would recommend this place! read more

Cute hidden little spot that just serves steamed chicken and rice and they do it really well! Affordable, fast and delicious! Great place to grab a quick lunch. read more

If you're looking for some simple chicken and rice - Rooster and Rice is a must. Loved item number one which came with chicken thigh and breast, rice, sliced cucumbers, a delicious dipping sauce, and chicken broth with green onions. The chicken and rice is simple (it's pretty much just chicken and rice) but the flavors of the sauce makes the combination of chicken and rice AMAZING!! I cant explain it - the items and flavors pair so well together. The broth really hit the spot as well. It was hot and comforting. Tip: Get an extra order of sauce (ginger and scallion sauce) to go with the sauce that it already comes with. Dump the darker sauce all over your rice plate and add the ginger sauce on top of your chicken. read more

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Love Roster & Rice! Every time I'm in the area, I have to stop by because there isn't a place like this in the Napa/Solano area.

This is my go-to for quicker, relatively healthy hainan chicken. As per different review of mine, I appreciate the simple and straightforward process for this hainan place. It focuses on only 3 real options to go for (traditional: which has breast and thigh, skin on, jasmine rice; marina: which is white meat only; veggie: ...) I ordered three traditionals for me and others. For me, the food and sauces don't disappoint, blending in with rice that's cooked perfectly, and served fast. All the chicken was de-boned with no shards/fragments and the chicken was still warm/hot, skin on (though you can choose to not have that, and to only get dark or white meat). It comes with cucumber, and blends together nicely with the sauces: ginger scallion or the peanut soy sauce. This location doesn't have a huge amount of seating, but I got my order to-go anyway. One gripe is you do only get one sauce to choose from, and it's an up charge for extra. That feels a bit nickel-and-dimey to me, but then again, maybe someone ruined it for us by asking for extra sauce all the time. It does gets a bit pricy for what you'd expect with hainan, but that seems to be the way things are going these days. Still a nice spot that I like to hit up for that hainan fix! read more

Yum, delicious chicken rice takeout place. Adding a soft cooked egg to the dish will be a win for those that like a bit of runny yolk with their chicken rice. There is a nearby Honey Lemon that you can go to to pick up boba or desserts. And a few close by parks you can go to to eat. I'd recommend bringing a picnic blanket if you do! read more

Rooster & Rice - The Original with soft cooked Egg, covered in their sauce. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Everytime I am the area and craving Khao Man Gai , this joint is where I go for . It is a small restaurant with a few tables inside. They are always busy at lunch so I often call before picking up. For some reasons, I couldn't find this store on their website so if you don't want to call , Yelp and Doordash are your only option . Rooster & Rice is known for their signature Khao Man Gai ( steamed chicken with rice). Each portion comes with a bowl of chicken soup . The meat is from thigh and breast and they will charge $1 extra if you want thigh meat only . I always get the Original with white rice. The portion is not too big but enough to make me feel full . Definitely a great place if you want to get KMG. read more

Rooster & Rice - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pleasanton, California

It was good soup was yummy chicken was good the service was greatthe place looked greatit was very welcoming the ambience was good

I've been wanting to try Rooster & Rice since it opened a couple of years ago. They were closed awhile and then Covid hit, plus they are not open on the weekends. Located in a shopping center next to the neighborhood Walmart in Pleasanton the restaurant is tiny and is basically a take out kitchen. The food is simple Thai style boiled chicken and rice. The only variations are jasmine rice or brown rice, breast or dark meat chicken. I ordered the original $13 plus $4 extra chicken. The boxed meals come with a cup of broth, chili vinegar soybean dipping sauce, a tiny bit of sliced cucumbers and rice. The chicken along with the dipping sauce was good. The broth infused rice was a bit bland for me. The $4 extra chicken portion was very skimpy. I like Hainan style chicken and Rooster & Rice is an adequate fast food take out substitute. read more

Rooster & Rice - #1 The Original plus extra chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Rooster and Rice is the Thai variation of Hainanese chicken and rice. Yummy, clean-tasting slow-cooked boiled chicken that's simple and straightforward. Chicken is cooked perfectly, juicy (including the white meat!) with the flavor coming from the wonderful dipping sauce of chicken stock, ginger, garlic, fermented soy bean (pieces left whole in the sauce), soy, vinegar, sugar, cilantro...yummy! Rice was light and slightly oily from cooking in the chicken stock and with the boneless chicken sitting on top infused more flavor...accompanied with some sliced cucumbers really brightened the dish. This is definitely Asian comfort food for me but some non-Asians won't get it... lol...my friend was like "boiled chicken?!"...well yeah but it's so delicious! *scoff*. From Yelp pics they offered a fried item (skins?) but looks like they're not offering (not an option online). Ordered online which was very simple with the option for NO utensils which I like as many restaurants are on auto-pilot when I add that in the instructions...and still find them in the bag. Grrrr! Place is set up for takeout only...estimated time given was 25 - 35'mins but actual time was 12 mins and sitting on the counter when I arrived. read more

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Been here about 4-5 times but never bothered to write a review (not that I can remember anyways). Wanted something healthy and took my wife to rooster and rice. Wife out the original with brown rice and extra veggies and an egg. I got their Thai special with extra chicken thighs and an egg. Consistent with what it remembered the chicken was soft and good. Rice was nice and fragrant. The egg was perfect. Here's my only disappointment; I think this might be the only place that charges for ginger sauce. I got two and it cost $3 something. The ginger sauce itself was ok. Little favor. But mixed with the soy sauce and chilli, it's much better. I don't know what it's missing but the ginger is missing something. Otherwise, it's a good spot for a healthy meal. read more

Rooster & Rice - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pleasanton, California

I love this spot!! I have been to locations in San Jose/Santa Clara so I was happy to find one in Pleasanton! There's not a lot on the menu, but that's a good thing for indecisive people like me. Located in a pretty large parking lot, so parking should be no issue. Called ahead to order at around 11:15ish and the preparation time was only 10 mins! Cashier was very friendly and quick. Quite a small shop but good for takeout orders. I love hainan chicken so I tried the #1 which sit the original (breast/thigh chicken with skin and jasmine rice/cucumbers). My favorite part is the rice because it's flavored (probably cooked in chicken broth) and also the sauce (gingery, soy sauce). I think pouring the sauce onto the bowl and mixing everything together gave it a lot of flavor. The chicken itself is standard; not super flavorful, decently cooked, thigh pieces were obviously much more juicy than the breast. I think as an overall meal it's very delicious and feels like a "healthier" takeout option! Comes with a side soup too. read more

Simple, quick, and delicious meal. I'm not a big fan of boiled chicken but this was delish! The chicken was tender and the rice was flavorful. I believe they use chicken broth to cook their rice. The sauce is mainly soy sauce based, goes great with the chicken and rice. You do get a small serving of both which I never really liked. It is just a tad salty for my taste. But hey it's just a personal preference. You can call in ahead or just come in and order yourself because it is super quick. I called in and was told it will be ready in 5mins. Highly recommend if you want something quick, easy, and nutritious! read more

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I started coming here during the start of the pandemic. It was my go to chicken and rice place as the family loved their chicken broth soup that came with each dish. However, sometime over the course of the year, there were missed things here and there, so we took a break. Last week, I was on my way home from an appt in Downtown Pleasanton and decided to create an online order as Hubs has been asking about chicken & rice and I was in the mood for something fresh and healthy. The sauce and cukes on the side were a fav on my mine. The order was out in no time. By the time I got home, I inhaled my Marina (subbed with Jasmine rice). That's never happened before. The chicken breast was moist and tender. Rice was fluffy, flavorful, and hot still. Super yummy Side note: I only wish they didn't staple their paper bags together as when you pop the bag apart, loose nails could inadvertently slip into the food box containers, and into the food after opening it. read more