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    The Chicken Rice

    4.2 (47 reviews)
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    Extremely crispy orange chicken with little flavor. Crispy chicken also had little flavor.
    Frank P.

    I wasn't really impressed with Chicken Rice. It's a small stand inside 99 Ranch. I ordered the Duo Chicken rice plate with crispy chicken and orange chicken. The orange chicken had very little orange flavor and was extremely crispy. My plastic fork broke and I had to eat with my fingers. The crispy chicken was cooked OK but had little flavor. The Miso soup also had little flavor. There are a few tables so I ate there before paying for my groceries. Chicken Rice is a one and done for me.

    Inside the 99 Ranch Market
    Roselia G.

    This eatery is inside the 99 Ranch Market, and if you like ginger, you'll love these dishes! Their signature ginger scallion sauce and ginger rice is what most come for. Their chicken is really good, and their meals come with a mini cup of Miso soup. They do provide a few tables and chairs so you can dine in, although most take to go.

    Hainan Chicken with Ginger Rice
    Kwan K.

    Tucked away in a 99 ranch market, this place serves up hainan chicken rice or Khao Mun Gai. I think this place is Thai style, but I can't really distinguish the difference to other location outside of the sauces. The meal comes with 2 sauces and rice chicken and soup. There are a variety of sauces but I opted for spicy miso and ginger scallion. Rice was well seasoned and chicken was tender. Soup was a seaweed type of soup. Portion was pretty substantial. There is some seating inside. Overall good spot for some hainan chicken rice.

    Crispy Tofu
    Alan S.

    Tustin is The Chicken Rice's second location and can be found near the intersection of Newport Avenue and 1st Street in Larwin Square. It's not a standalone restaurant but instead is located inside the recently opened 99 Ranch market. There are a few tables if you plan to dine in, but I expect most patrons will order for takeout. We started with the Crispy Tofu appetizer, but it was tasteless and not memorable. The restaurant's specialty is Thai Style Hainanese Chicken Rice and their signature dish includes ginger rice, soup and cucumber. The restaurant offers a half and half option for an additional $3 and a choice of two of the following: - Hainan Chicken - Crispy Chicken - BBQ Chicken - Larb Crispy Chicken - Hat Yai Fried Chicken - Orange Chicken Each order also comes with a choice of two sauces from the following selection: - Fresh Ginger & Chili - Soybean Ginger - Spicy Soybean Ginger - Ginger Scallion - Sweet Soy Sauce - Sweet & Sour I'm partial to the Hainan Chicken dipped in the Ginger Scallion sauce and the Hat Yai Fried Chicken paired with the Spicy Soybean Ginger. The restaurant staff is helpful and friendly too. I'd also recommend trying their original location at the 4th Street Market in Santa Ana.

    Orange chicken and Hainan chicken
    Winny K.

    Wow, The Chicken Rice has me hooked on their Hainan Chicken - I've lost count of how many times I've ordered it since they opened. Absolutely love how tender and perfectly cooked the chicken is each time, and the sauces they serve with the chicken are so deliciously addictive in the best way! I love the Ginger Scallion Oil and Spicy Soybean Ginger for my dipping sauces. The Orange Chicken is also very tasty. Other than Hainan Chicken, the Hat Yai fried chicken is also our go-to order for half and half. Can't wait to try more menu items, but we always have to order the Hainan Chicken because it's THAT good! You can order at the counter or electronic kiosk. Located within 99 Ranch so the parking lot is large. Pair with a tea from Wushiland (also inside 99 Ranch) and you've got yourself a delightful combo! Ambiance is casual and there are some tables around the order counter (both front and back). Hope you enjoy!

    Katrina N.

    If you're a fan of Hainan chicken, you'll want to make a pit stop at Chicken Rice in the 99 Ranch Market food hall. They've got the basics covered--tender steamed chicken with those classic sauces (ginger oil, miso ginger--you know the drill). But then there's a dish I haven't seen, or notice before, which is the Hat Yai Chicken. The prices? Friendly enough that you won't need to refinance your house, and the portions will keep you fueled for either a shopping spree or a post-boba food coma (yes, Wushiland moved in--resistance is futile). There's also seating, so you can have your chicken before buying too many things you don't need in the market. I would totally hit up this place again and get to do my weekly grocery shopping at the same time.

    Hainan Chicken with Ginger Rice
    Jonathan L.

    This restaurant is located inside the 99 Ranch Market! We got the Hainan Chicken Rice and the Khao Sao. - Hainan Chicken Rice: Flavor was okay decent. I've had places better. - Khao Sao: Great coconut flavor. A little sweet. Definitely would recommend getting extra spicy. Defining will go again! Want to try their main restaurant in Santa Ana location.

    Khao Soi
    Jeff B.

    Khao Soi was very good. Friendly and helpful service, ample clean tables. Inside Ranch 99.

    Hainan Chicken and Hat Yai Chicken with Ginger Rice
    Stephen B.

    Was craving Hainan Chicken and met up with a friend here. The place is tucked inside a 99 Ranch Market and has about 5-6 tables to eat at. When I got to the counter, I asked about the different kinds of chicken they serve and the helpful cashier explained them quite clearly. Wanting to try something new, I ordered Hat Yai chicken in a combo with steamed Hainan Chicken and ginger rice. You get to choose two sauces, so I went with the standard ginger and green onion along with a Spicy Soybean Ginger Sauce. It comes with a cup of chicken broth on the side, which you can drizzle over your rice or just have as a side soup. Hat Yai chicken was good--it's deep fried without batter--but I think I'll stick with regular Hainan Chicken next time, only because I prefer the chicken steamed. A solid meal option in this part of town!

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    Rick S.

    Chicken portion was large and the ginger rice was flavorful and tasty, plus great sauces to complement the entire Hainan Chicken rice dish together. The Khao Soi was also tasty and it came with two large drumsticks and creamy curry broth. The staff were friendly and super nice. The ambiance is casual in the food court area inside 99 Ranch Market in Tustin. Highly recommended!

    Quynh D.

    My experience here started on a bad note. Didn't realize it was located inside the 99 ranch market. Surprisingly there's a food court inside.. it looked promising and Yelp reviews are what brought me here. High price point in my opinion, especially for a grocery store food option. I ordered the combo and picked the hainan chicken dark meat with larb chicken. I liked the larb but everything else went downhill. The broth it came with was unnecessarily hot and burned my tongue lol. The hainan chicken was rubbery and the rice was not up to par either. Maybe I'm just spoiled by the best hainan chicken in Alhambra. I think 3 stars is being generous...

    Sorry, too hungry before taking the picture but it's juicier today

    Try it again today and the soup is better now (less sweet). Sorry for the messy picture showing the food

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    Derive, clean Resturant, friendly staff! Rice n chicken plates are fantastic! Check them out for sure!

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    Ordered delivery. Came on time and still hot. We enjoyed the chicken and rice. Cooked perfectly. Would order again.

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    The Hainan chicken plate is good. It's a good take out place. The service is fast. It's inside a 99 Ranch market.

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