Great for takeout and their outdoor seating area is open! Their number one item is always the hainan chicken. I love the three sauces they give you, onion ginger sauce, a spice orange sauce, and a sweet soy sauce. I love how the rice is flavored with the chicken broth. For sure one of the best hainan chicken spots in SGV. We had a group of 8 people and ordered takeout, only taking about 15-20 minutes. read more

Savoy is a staple in the SGV. Everyone knows this is the spot to go for some hainan chicken and lemon iced tea. I'm not even sure why I'm writing a review because it really doesn't need one. Wait times are pretty bad so come on off hours. Definitely indulge in a glass of the lemon tea, you MUST. PIZZA BREAD is the best thing that I ever happened to me here. It's not like pizza from a parlor. You just have to trust me and try it. I can't eat here and not get it. Parking is on the street and sometimes hard to find. Sit outside if you can, you'll be seated much faster. Inside is really tiny anyways. Staff is friendly, they remind me of my aunties. The pizza and pasta are also surprisingly delicious! read more

This restaurant has the best Hanan chicken and Cornish hen you'll ever taste. The staff are very courteous, their service is fast and its very clean. Aaron read more

Savoy Kitchen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Alhambra, California

The amount of chicken they give now should be considered highway robbery. Not to mention the metal was really dry. It's sad to see but it's the end of an era here due to greed. read more

Awesome flavored chicken. Rice has Rich flavor with side sauce. It is missing the salad, cutting down I guess. Love the dish . Hungry for chicken??? read more

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This place is great. Really small, seating is kind of limited but too hot to do out door seating. Chicken is cooked perfectly, the integrity of the chicken fat is maintained and sandwiched between the meat and skin. First bite was love. Rice was great too. read more

Parking is hell! I try to snag a spot on Valley if I can. If not, good luck. I would also suggest parties of 2 or 3. The tables are quite small but they cram 4 or 5 people on it. But the wait is so long, you just take whatever they give you. But it creates a very uncomfortable eating experience. I don't know if I fully understand the concept of hainan chicken but my coworkers talk about it a lot so I try it.. And try it and try it. It's good but I don't feel like I need to write home or write to yelp about it. I do appreciate them walking around asking to refill the sauces for the hainan chicken. But please don't ask me if I need more sauce if I haven't even started to eat yet. But I think their pasta dishes should get in the limelight. You can ask to have cream sauce instead of tomato sauce. The chicken pasta with cream sauce adds that little something that the hainan chicken dish is missing. My coworkers say let's go to hainan but they don't even order hainan chicken anymore. They get the pork chop curry plate. They gobble it up and it always entices me to try some but it is not for me. Its not thick but more stew like. The curry flavor is mild and not spicy at all. Maybe it's just a different way it's prepared but I'll stick with the hainan and chicken pasta. You get a plate of these biscuit looking breads with your pasta. Try to fight off your dining mates from eating your pasta breads because it's perfect for dipping into your pasta sauce, especially the tomato sauce. If you like texture with your meal, get the half rice & salad option with your hainan chicken. It adds that crisp crunch and tang you might be looking for. It might be a Korean thing. You might not see it but they do have crushed red pepper, Parmesan cheese, and chili paste. You just need to ask for some. read more

Savoy Kitchen - Hainan chicken rice & salad. Looks like every other hainan chicken picture here. :P - Asian Fusion Near Me - Alhambra, California

Originally just wanting to try something new, my curiosity peaked when I saw a full house with a queue outside. The inside is cramped in its little corner spot, but that doesn't mean it was uncomfortable. The hospitality is top notch. Admittedly I was skeptical, looking at an Asian menu that had pizza and pasta, but I ended up going with one of their specialties the western baked white sauce seafood casserole. The best I've period, even considering the numerous ones I've had in Hong Kong over the years. The rice comes on the side which I've never seen before, but it allowed more sauce and seafood in the actual dish. My dad ordered the Hainan chicken rice and was finally satisfied with a restaurant in southern California that makes it. (Free refills on iced lemon tea) I'm absolutely 100% going to be back. read more

Savoy Kitchen - Baked Seafood casserole with cheese - Asian Fusion Near Me - Alhambra, California

I ordered the Hainan Chicken and really enjoyed it! Everything about this restaurant is perfect and the flavors are amazing, only complaint is seating. Every time I go I am almost always sitting outside, but not a big problem. Definitely going back :) read more

Savoy Kitchen - Hainan Chicken - Asian Fusion Near Me - Alhambra, California

Recommendation: Hainan Chicken Rice w/ Salad 8.95 This is really good! The chicken is so good with the sauces! I love the orange sauce. The rice is good because they pour chicken broth over the rice. Overall, it's a decent meal that is under 10 and it's a wholesome meal to have. Food: 9/10 Service 8.5/10 The service is pretty fast. The food came out within 10 min and they check up on you regularly. Vibe: 6/10 It's a little small and seating can be a little tight. I ate outside and my table was so close to the other people. I wouldn't recommend bringing a large party. Maybe a friend or a group of 4. # read more

Savoy Kitchen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Alhambra, California

A simple dish of chicken & rice could definitely be boring if it didn't have the proper flavoring, or wasn't cooked to perfection (aka too dry). But this was actually cooked to perfection. The rice was deliciously moist and complemented the tender chicken (stick with the 'regular', which consists of white & dark meat), and getting the rice+salad combo gives you just the perfect amount of rice. I love that they give you a trio of sauces (ginger, chili, soy sauce) rather than making you choose only one, and it adds to the drool-worthy flavors you get from one simple dish. We ordered the duck pizza also, which was another surprising burst of texture, oozing cheese, and doughy crust. The duck resembled bacon more than duck but still great! I've been wanting to try this place for so long but haven't because of the long trek over from West LA, but can confirm it is totally worth the drive. read more

Savoy Kitchen - Duck pizza - Asian Fusion Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Street parking a bit away; long wait outside the small venue and sort of "al fresco" sitting on the sidewalk with tables covered by a plastic tarp. I noticed on the menu they serve pizza and when I said "look they have pizza" someone volunteered at me that this place is known for their chicken. I was offered a seat at the sidewalk tables but it was too crammed and foggy - you could literally breath someone else's breath - no thanks! I waited a bit longer to sit inside. There is seating at the counter that sits four. I sat at a table next to another group by window (or perhaps it was the window sill where I sat because there was a structural column that I had to press against so as to not encroach on the guy sitting next to me in the other group constantly reminded me of my ribs). Now about the food: I liked it! The chicken was warm, boneless, scooped in a bowl shape. The plain oily rice was just plain, as plain should be but with unadulterated, viscous chicken oil. My favorite part was the boneless chicken. Yet, it tasted more like boiled, plain chicken and it did not have the typical Hainan look. I was very hungry and enjoyed every bite.I was still hungry but thus was plenty of carbs and oil already fir a 1500+ calorie count in my estimation. Some people ordered the green salad - I did not see the point in spending $5 to $7 for plain raw lettuce. The sauces were amazing - the ginger was freshly crushed, oily and plentiful. Refills on sauces was generous. read more

For lunch, my siblings and I stopped by Savoy Kitchen in Alhambra for some 海南雞飯 (Hainanese chicken rice). This place has over three thousand glowing reviews of their chicken. To be fair, I was kind of intrigued by this place at first not because of their famous chicken dish, but because they're categorized as "pizza and hainan" on Yelp. Weird combo? I think so! But although they served pizza, none of the Asians were ordering that at the restaurant. The restaurant itself is tiny (fitting about 5-6 small tables), so I'm glad they provide outdoor seating. The weather was nice and toasty, so it must've been nice to sit outside! Although the menu was pretty extensive (with almost 50 items), most diners just ordered from the hainan chicken section. For $8-11, you can get a plate full of deliciousness. The meat is so tender, and the rice was even better! None of my siblings needed Sergeant Christine... we all devoured our food as quickly as possible solely because of the taste. Our only regret was not buying some to go! read more

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Solid Hainan chicken! Food: love coming here when I'm craving Hainan chicken. The chicken is so moist and the rice is the fluffiest rice I've ever had. There are different options for the Hainan chicken. You can get it with salad, just rice, dark meat, white meat, and so on. They do have other items here, but honestly I wouldn't pass up on the Hainan chicken. It's very satisfying. Definitely don't forget to ask for more of the ginger sauce!! Also, a lemon iced tea goes perfect with this meal. Service: The food comes out really fast and the service is always spot on. They always come by to refill the tea and ask if you want more of their special ginger sauce. Parking: There's only residential street parking so it can be hard at times, but I've never had a problem with parking. Definitely a go to place for a light, fast meal! But simply delicious! read more

Savoy Kitchen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Alhambra, California

Savoy is always so busy even during the most random hours. There isnt enough seating to accomodate all the hungry customers. For this sole reason, i take most of my orders to-go. Even parking on the street can be a pain. The most popular dish here is the hainan chicken. As simple as it looks, the delectable mesh of rice, chicken, and blend of sauces puts this place on the map. It's hainan chicken like no other (try for yourself). The pasta is also really good here considering there is some french influence since they serve pizza as well. You pick your own pasta and can substitute the tomato sauce for creamy alfredo. Also free pizza bread with pasta! Besides the parking and wait, this place deserves full stars. The workers are so nice here and the food is bomb-tastic. Unfortunately it's cash only which i always seem to forget. read more

Savoy Kitchen - Hainan chicken :O - Asian Fusion Near Me - Alhambra, California

I've been wanting to try Savoy Kitchen for years and finally got the chance to.. unfortunately I was disappointed at the very popular Hainan Chicken Rice :/ It was SO underwhelming.. and yes I love Hainan Chicken Rice so I know what to expect. Usually, my favorite part of Hainan chicken is the rice but Savoy's was plain, not salty enough, not fragrant and actually kind of dry. As for the chicken, I had the thighs, it was decent. Pretty tender, could be more flavorful, nothing out of the ordinary. For Hainan Chicken Rice on a similar scale (not HK cafe style), I think Rooster & Rice in Norcal is SO much better. read more

Their Huinan chicken is one of the best I have ever tasted. We always order cream sauce fish fillet with noodles and this one is so good. We also tried their cream brulee, curry, pizza, seafood casserole and they were all so tasty. Not to mention their reasonable price, this restaurant is a gem. They are cash-only. There is usually long line but their system is pretty organized and safe. read more

My husband loves this place, so he took me for the first time. I wasn't a fan of their staple dish, which is the rice and chicken plate. However, I did really enjoy their pasta and escargot! Their menu has a mix of things, which I thought was a little odd, but overall it was pretty good. read more

Savoy Kitchen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Alhambra, California

Has Savoy Kitchen in Alhambra, CA changed to a new owner. They have increased their price but the portion has become so small that a 4 year old child could finish. They have become so greedy, that we will take the business elsewhere where the price is more reasonable and delicious. We have been its loyal customers for years, and regrettably to change our minds. Ex customer read more

Always the go-to for my coworkers and I! The deliciously moist hainan chicken dish makes me come back every time with leftovers for the next day too! The green sauce is my favorite along with the spicy red sauce to pair with the chicken! The servers are always smiling and it's always great to come back read more

I'd heard Savoy Kitchen Hainan chicken rivals or exceeds the dish at Cluck2Go and finally got to try it. Savoy's Hainan chicken was excellent. I think the rice is more fragrant at Cluck and Cluck serves a cucumber salad and Wintermelon tea which are good. On the other hand, Savoy has a nice outdoor seating area and an employee came by to refill our ginger garlic sauce which we loved to mix with the rice. We also tried the filet mignon with pepper sauce and pasta with duck sauce and liked both. Savoy Kitchen will see us again. read more

I love simple protein and rice dishes and Hainan Chicken is exactly that. It's poached chicken with rice that has been cooked in the chicken broth and seasoned. Most of the flavor comes from the dipping sauce as the chicken is poached. The sauces fell short for me here. They offer you a soy sauce, ginger, and a chili sauce. The sauces weren't anything special and didn't have any wow factor. I didn't think the dish was bad, but I've just had better. If you enjoy the dish here, I would recommend trying the Hainan Chicken from Green Zone in Temple City. The sauces are a lot more flavorful and everything is cooked perfectly. What I do like about this place is that you can select white meat or dark meat, but that's not enough of a reason to come back. read more

Savoy's food got me singin' like do re me fa so fricken' good~ There's a reason this cash only hainan chicken spot is always busy up until it's closing hour. I always end up ordering the hainan chicken rice combo with all dark meat because I love myself. The chicken is cooked to a succulent and moist perfection. The rice itself is steamed in a chicken broth that leaves an ethereal kiss of umami per se and packs chicken flavor in every bite. The coup de grace in your dish though is that savory orange sauce. It has a slight kick to it and I'm always left asking for copious refill scoops to drench the chicken and rice in. While I'm waiting for my dish to come out, I'll occasionally order the pizza bread to munch on. Do mind you, this bread has absolutely no pizza like characteristics besides just being bread. It's somewhat like cut up squares of pita that you can dip in oil and vinegar. But, why would you do that when you can just ask for the orange sauce I mentioned above? Try them together, it's an amazing two something dollars spent on a pretty great snack. Another notable recommendation would be to splurge on the lemon tea. It's unlimited refills of a freshly brewed tea where you're then given a bottle of simply syrup to sweeten it to your liking. I've never left this restaurant disappointed except for the fact that I was too full to eat more of it. read more

Savoy Kitchen - Hainan chicken plate with dark meat only - aka the only thing you ever need to order here - Asian Fusion Near Me - Alhambra, California

Great Hainan Chicken rice. Surprisingly good cream sauce mushroom pasta! Must try if you like chicken rice. read more

Savoy Kitchen - Conch pasta. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Alhambra, California

I got the Hainan chicken with dark meat and salad. The sauces were great. Tastes something like grandma would have made. I would also suggest their chrysanthemum tea as well. Not a lot of seating inside, very crammed but they make it work. There's additional parking in a lot adjacent from their building, can't miss the big sign. read more

Savoy Kitchen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Alhambra, California

A Hainan chicken staple in the SGV area. I visit from time to time but still get deterred by the long wait at times. Still, it's gotten a lot better from back in the day. They added a parking lot so you don't have to fight for street parking any more. They also have outdoor seating so that they can accommodate more customers, while the indoor seating is still packed like usual. Their hainan chicken is what they are known for. Go there for that dish. Not the best in town and it isn't fancy. But you get some flavored rice and nice tender chicken. read more

Came here because so many people recommended this place for the hainan chicken. I think i wouldve liked it more without the 40 min wait and lack of parking. We were forcrd to sit outside in 100 degree weather because we could not wait any longer and were dying from hunger. The place is freaking tiny so be prepared to wait at least 30 min and the tables are squished next to each othr so if you are claustrophobic this is toally not your scene. Ordered the hainan chicken plate dark meat with lemon ice tea. The chicken was good and mpist and soft but it was way too greasy for me and i was expecting like a halleluyah moment when all i could think of when i was scarfing it down was...its good chicken but i can find this at a lot of places in little saigon in westminster where i can sctually be comfortable eating in an ac enviroment. The rice was also okay. It was flavorful and moist but maybe because im asian im not really impressed w rice since i eat it almost everyday. The sauces went well with the chicken and service was awesome because they really want to get you out of there for the next diner. Lemon tea was good. Really lemony and went well with their syrup. Bottomless refills was a bonus. Would i be back? Probably not. Theres no parking, too long of a wait, and its way too cramped for my likng. read more

To go place only now. The chicken hainan was one of the best I have ever had. Super tender and juicy. Highly recommend to those that love chicken hainan. Worth the stop read more

The Hainan Chicken at Savoy is alright. The chicken wasn't very tender and the ginger scallion sauce has way too much ginger. I definitely prefer the Hainan at GreenZone, and the 3 sauces there complement the chicken well. Service was pretty lackluster as well and it took a while for us to flag down a waiter. read more

Ordered dinner takeout bc I was in the area and was surprised at how many reviews this place got! Ordered the hainan chicken with rice and salad. The rice was very fragrant but I do wish the sauces were better (hence the four star review) -- they had some salty sweet soy sauce concoction, a ginger paste (my favorite) and a chili sauce (was not very spicy). Definitely would order again -- the prices were also pretty decent! read more

The OG Hainan chicken rice. You do not know how many times my family ordered it to go, and I would always get so excited to pour the yummy sauces (especially the ginger one) over the juicy chicken and short grain rice. I think their portions are smaller now which is unfortunate but this place always has a special place in my heart. read more

There food is sooooo good and tasty. The food always soo favorable. The price is not bad. All the workers are sooo nice and make you feel welcome! Whenever I get the chance and I'm in the area I always go there. read more

This is the first time I tried at this restaurant. My sister heard so many good things about it. It was on her way back from work that she grabbed us this meal. It was beyond our expectations! The rice is tasty, I think they cook the rice from the boiled chicken. The chicken is moist and tender. I like how they cut the chicken and put it on top of the rice. They put 3 different sauces in the box: soy sauce, ginger, and chili sauce. For vegetables, they charge you extra. Somehow I like it since I don't like when we order meal that they come with vegetables, it would be a waste for the people who don't like eating vegetables. read more

Savoy Kitchen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Alhambra, California

Still my favorite joint for Hainan chicken, and it's because of the flavored rice and dipping sauces! I've also tried their seafood bakes with noodles and my friend recommended the pizza with the special dough. All solid choices. Small place, so we usually do carry out. Free parking on the street and near residential homes. read more

I love Hainan Chicken and Savoy makes the best in the 626 area. The chicken is cooked perfectly and the ginger sauce and hot sauce goes along for a perfect melody of flavors! The price is super affordable (about $8-$9 for a dish). I usually like to get mine with salad and a bit less rice. I usually come during open like today. We were seated immediately and the food came out 2 minutes after ordering. They also came back often to ask if we needed sauce refills (but we didn't). It was the perfect brunch before a beach day! read more

Savoy Kitchen - Hainan Chicken yum - Asian Fusion Near Me - Alhambra, California

The food was delicious! We ordered Hainan chicken and stew beef curry, and it was fantastic. The meat for Hainan chicken was poached to perfection and I cannot recommend the ginger sauce enough. The stew beef was so soft It fell apart easily with my spoon. The price is great and the portions are filling. The staff was super friendly when I came to pick up my order. I would love to try everything on the menu! read more

Portion for the hainan chicken has literally been cut in half...not worth it at all!!! Get from Green Zone instead; their chicken is super tender and rice is slightly sticky but oh so good. read more

Grew up eating this place almost once every week. It is a staple for 626! When you say Hainan chicken we say SAVOY. The chicken is 9/10 time perfectly cooked! Rice is always fluffy and flavorful 10/10 and the hotsauce and ginger oil... My God, that is crack. Definitely try the rice and salad choice, because their salad dressing is also very delicious! I would definitely recommend getting the pizza bread with EVOO and balsamic vinegar. Duck pasta salad with dressing on the side cause it can be over powering. Pastas are pretty good, 8/10. Chicken soup is good, not too salty but it's a great palate cleansers. Gets really busy, but turn over and wait is not too long! They seat only whole parties which makes it better for customers when they know they're being seated regardless if a party of 10 came and only 3 people are here. Only con, CASH ONLY. I often go there and without realizing I don't have cash and need to go get some. Good things is, there is a Chase bank about 2 blocks away! read more

The beef stew curry is my favorite thing on the menu here. The Hainan chicken is very good but it doesn't have the magic of those perfect hawker center chickens in Singapore (to be fair, nothing in the US really does). Savoy is keeping the neighborhood well fed in these COVID times and I'm happy to do what I can to keep them around! read more

Savoy Kitchen - Curry Beef Stew (replated at home!) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Alhambra, California

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I saw this place has very high ratings on Yelp and decided to give it a try. I was very disappointed at the Hainan chicken I ordered which is their signature dish. The portion is really small, they give you so little meat, the rest is all rice. And the this dish is only meat, rice and some dipping sauces, no veggies at all! No other side dishes! I have been to many other Hainan Chicken restaurants, most of them give you side dishes like soup, peanuts, salads etc. I will definitely not come back. read more