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Savoy Kitchen

4.1 (4.9k reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
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Good for kids
Good for groups

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Connie T.

We've ordered from here many times, but dining in was a bit tough because of the limited space. Service was just okay. My husband and mom ordered the famous Hainan chicken, and I had the seafood baked spaghetti. We also ordered the escargot, which was delicious. Portions felt small across the board. My mom barely ate her Hainan chicken and was given a very small box to take it home. My husband did enjoy his Hainan chicken rice, but my seafood baked spaghetti could've used more pasta. Also worth noting--no refills on the lemon iced tea. Small intimate ambiance like.

Hainan chicken with rice and dark meat
David W.

Savoy Kitchen is a staple of the Alhambra community and has been serving up great food for forever. Located at the corner of Valley and Monterey, there is a parking lot for the restaurant across the street, but there's also ample street parking. Savoy Kitchen is known for 2 things: their Hainan chicken and only taking cash. Fortunately the only thing that has changed, is that they now accept credit card, the Hainan chicken is as great as ever. Soft and tender, with a delicious chicken flavor. They give soy sauce, shredded ginger, and a tangy orange sauce that pair so well with it. They also pile on the rice, which I appreciate. The service is always quick even when it's busy. Our waiter was really nice and checked in on us often. There is seating both inside and outside, but I prefer outside. Overall if you're in Alhambra you should stop by for a meal!

Hainan Chicken with dark meat (takeout)
Vincentia G.

4.5/5 If you love Hainan chicken, you should definitely try this place. My go-to order here is the Hainan chicken with dark meat. For takeout, they don't include much sauce, and unfortunately, there's a $0.50 charge for any extra sauce or ginger. The chicken is tender and juicy, never dry, and the rice is quite good as well. For me, the sauce is what really ties the whole dish together. Hainan chicken isn't meant to be aggressively flavorful. It's more of a comforting, lighter meal that highlights the quality of the chicken and the precision of the cooking technique. The staff are friendly and efficient. There's both indoor and outdoor seating, making it a great spot for individuals or small groups.

Creamy mushroom pasta, pizza bread, Hainan chicken rice
Michelle T.

Back again and it's just as tasty! The service is always great and fast. This time we got the beef curry and dark meat dish. I'm a fan of dark meat, it even comes with a wing. The soup is basic and delicious - very flavorful chicken broth. The ice tea was a little sweet for me this time so I opted in to add some water after drinking half. We'll always be returning customers.

Shrimp roll
Edbert S.

Worth the stop if you're in the area for some good hainan chicken! This is located right in the heart Alhambra near other great food spots. They have their own parking lot so nothing to worry about parking. There's not much seating inside so you'll probably have to eat at their patio, which is decorated quite well with green bushes. Their menu is pretty simple for the most part. Definitely order their hainan chicken. The rice was nice and buttery and their hainan chicken was juicy and tender. I would have loved it more if it came with pickled veggies and chicken soup. We also ordered the shrimp rolls for our appetizer and it was fried well, pretty tasty. However, the duck pizza was a miss... the dough was a bit raw and the cheese wasn't melted well. Also, the duck had a weird gamey taste. The service can be a miss but theyre working hard. They can get really busy on the weekends so just be prepared. Fyi... they do take credit card. For bathrooms, you would need to ask for the key inside. At the end, this deserves 4 stars. You can't beat the prices here as well.

Megan K.

I love going to savoy! The food is always delicious and it's not greasy at all. The egg rolls are crispy, the bread is lightly seasoned, and the mushroom pasta has a lot of mushrooms. There isn't a lot of seating inside, so the line can get quite long during busy hours, even if people sit outside.

Curry beef stew tendon and brisket - yum!
Eliza O.

Haven't been here in a while since before I started Yelping, and then it was mainly for the Hainan chicken. It's known for the chicken, but I honestly think the other menu items are worth trying and kind of outshine the chicken now. Tried the curry beef stew tendon and brisket and that was delicious! There was plenty of tender beef and while there was a little tendon, it was mostly meat, which was great! It was very flavorful. The Hainan chicken is still good, although the portion of chicken does seem a little on the small side now and the sauces are okay. There are other items like the seafood pasta and even the pizza that look really good. Didn't get those this time but I saw others order things besides the chicken and I genuinely want to try them. This place has always been busy, but we didn't have too much of a wait for a Friday night and sat at the counter. Service was fine - not overly attentive but when it's busy with diners and plenty of phone orders, I get it. Still, our water was filled and orders came out quickly. Inside is small, but they also have the outdoor seating which looks pretty cozy and great for al fresco dining. Come and try it. Get the chicken if you want it, but definitely try some of the other things, too.

Hainan chicken
MyChi N.

I tried their Hainan chicken with dark meat, and honestly, it was pretty underwhelming. The chicken was dry and lacked flavor--it tasted bland, and the portion felt small. Surprisingly, the rice was much better. It was fluffy, flavorful, and somehow had more taste than the chicken itself. The dipping sauces were hit or miss for me. I really enjoyed the ginger sauce, but the other two didn't stand out. I prefer my soy sauce on the sweeter side, but theirs leaned more salty. Oddly enough, the salad was the best part of the dish. The dressing was fresh and tasty, and it really stood out compared to the rest of the plate. Overall, I wouldn't come back. The place seems popular, but for me, it was disappointing.

Flavored Rice
Rachel L.

Came by on a Wednesday around 3PM and it wasn't busy at all- got seated indoors right away. The inside is pretty small with limited tables, but they have a super cute patio outside that has a really chill, vibey feel. Gives cozy mom-and-pop shop energy with authentic food. Service was quick and friendly too. 1. Baked Escargot with Herb Butter- a nice starter, light enough to leave room for the mains. 2. Curry Beef Stew - comforting and flavorful, not too spicy so even if you can't handle heat, you'll be fine. 3. Hainan Chicken Rice - their signature dish and definitely the star. The rice is flavored and the chicken is soft and tender. 4. Seafood Pasta- a nice alternative to the rice dishes. Creamy and flavorful without feeling super heavy. Parking's easy; there's a small lot to the left of the restaurant plus free street parking. the hainan chicken rice is a must try!

33 a so yummy
phuc trang

The food so delicous, you should try it. And dont forget to bring cash, they not accept credit card here, you can sit inside and outside.

Regular hainan chicken.  After tax it's $16.02.
J C.

SERVICE - efficient. They have a good system going. Quick even during lunch rush hour. FOOD - the hainan chicken is fine. It's plain, and portion is just ok. Lots of rice but not a lot of chicken. The rice is not really or only slightly flavored. Soy sauce is literally just soy sauce. Will come back if in the area but won't drive here just for this. Red Chicken in San Gabriel has better hainan chicken in my opinion, and don't charge extra for dark meat. They even give free soup and rice is more flavorful.

Chris P.

Finally got a chance to try their famous hainan chicken and they did not disappoint. Make sure to get ton of ginger scallion sauce!

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Can I call ahead of time for take out?

Yes

Do they take reservations?

No, you have to write your name on the paper outside (waiting list) and make sure all of your party is there when they call your name. The place has limited seats and table. That's why they don't do reservations. My suggestion, go there when not in… Read more

Is there an option to pay extra for extra meat?

Yes, u can pay additional for an order for an extra meat.

Is it safe for someone with a peanut allergy?

I would called them and ask.

Do they still sell only the scallion oil in 8 oz jars?

I'm not sure, but as of now they are operating as the usual.

Is the Hianan Chicken they serve Halal?

Taiwanese style rice chicken

Do you have brown rice?

No. They have their chicken broth rice.

Do they do dine in today?

Not yet and only seating outside on the patio

Are there free refills for the lemon tea?

Not anymore! They give a larger cup then before though. And it's pre-sweetened. You can't add the syrup yourself too.

What is a popular dish that you recommend for a first-timer?

Hianan Chicken!

Is there dine in?

There is outdoor dining

Still cash only?

They take credit cards there but $15 minimum

Are you open for indoor/ outdoor dine in?

Yes, only outdoor patio dining as of today Jan 11, 2022.

Is indoor/patio dining open at long last?

I was there this week and the patio area with tables was open. There was no indoor dining.

Open for dine in/ patio dining already?

When I was there, there were NO dine in available, but there are benches outside, mostly for people waiting for their order. No table to dine outside.

Is the patio seating open now? (Update Oct)

No it isn't

Was the Chile sauce for the hainan chicken recently changed? I just picked up order today and sauce seems a bit more diluted/pale than usual and less red. Tasted a little off.

Really I didn't went there for awhile so I not sure 👍👍

Is their patio open for dine in?

No, it's not open.

Are they open for dine-in?

Not yet! Open for take out only still (:

Are they open for dine in yet?

No, they are only open for take out.

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As a born and semi-bred Malaysian, Borneo Eatery is a solid pick for those looking to try or…read morerevisit borneo-cuisine. Came in early on a Friday and was greeted with friendly service. Ordering was quick and we were checked in on a handful of times. The staff were attentive and smiley. I got the Nasi Lemak as that was a personal favourite of mine growing up. It didn't exactly hit the spot but it definitely surprised me in a good way. The chopped up chicken allowed for a crispier exterior but also meant less juicy meat. Cabbage as a side was new to me, but was fresh and creamy. Solid sambal, though I'd personally like it a touch hotter. Overall a different take that works and makes it a wonderful, easy to eat rice dish. Chicken satay was great! Nutty sauce with a crispy garnish. It's missing the smoky flavour but the meat was cooked very well. A casual, family-friendly, hole-in-the-wall restaurant that lives up to it's name.

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One of my favorite spots for Hainan Chicken Rice is Man Chan Cuisine in San Gabriel. The chicken is…read moresuper tender and flavorful, and the rice has that bold garlic taste I love. It comes with green onion sauce, sweet and sour chili, and a side of soup -- so comforting and satisfying. I grew up coming here and hadn't been in years, but picked up takeout today and was reminded how good it still is. Portions are super generous too! It's a small, family-run business by a sweet dad and daughter. They mentioned business has been really slow and they're struggling, so please support them if you can. This place is truly a hidden gem in SGV.

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This used to be my #1 favorite place to eat at before covid. I used to eat here all the time when…read morethey had the jars of ginger on the table. I also used to bring all my friends here to eat bc I love their half and half chicken plates (steamed and grilled) with papaya salad and soup. I used to order the crying tiger too but sometimes it gets overcooked and tastes gummy. I still eat here but i guess i get annoyed that they want to charge 99 cents for each extra ginger. I can eat their ginger sauce with rice. That's how much I like the ginger sauce. So now I just switch out all the sauces they give me for extra ginger sauce.

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