The locals know of better spots. But I'm not local, so Savoy is all I've ever known…read more They have other items, but everyone comes here for chicken rice. Practically every table will have an order. Yeah, soft chicken - even the white meat, rice with a strong chicken flavor you didn't know existed, and excellent ginger sauce that surprisingly hasn't gone viral yet. Boneless chicken, by the way, so non-Canto friendly, and you saw that with the mosaic of people coming in to pick up an order. Me too, planning to pick up 2 orders before making my way Irvine, driving fast, faces pass, and I'm southbound. Jiving like Terry Crews. OK, maybe not "driving fast". This is LA, after all. But then the daily special menu caught my eye. It's Thursday. Chicken ala King, the chicken Al Fredo of Hong Kong, the one white sauce Western dish that HongKongers think of. It's fine. You have a job, and you're not here as often as you wish. Trigger pulled. And you're not the thermopile that you think you are anymore. Trigger pulled on the large chrysanthemum tea. And boy, do I NOT regret that decision. The flavors were on point, just like how it used to be in HK! The richness of the butter worked well with the flavor of the chicken. I don't feel as bad as enjoying the butter and cheeese combo that is Al Fredo but that's probably a bias I have. (The easiest place to get this in HK is actually KFC... But the execution is also pepper heavy there is no taste semblance to the original dish...) The tea is floral, sweet with a slight bitter aftertaste from being a little over brewed if your standard is Vita, but absolutely perfect for the heatwave. Service was great too. The boss lady smiled but was also very sharp. Got the tea immediately, no fuss about the ice, no hesitation and ready to switch when I asked if the adjacent container is milk tea. It's not. It's THEIR cappuchino. By the way, if you noticed the 3 veggie paintings on their wall, here's the irony... I'm pretty sure there's no leeks, carrots, or garlic used in making chicken rice. The yellow of the walls work well though, working in step with the sunset hues, and a far cry from the no-frills hospitial-wite walls of so many other Cantonese mom-n-pops. And sadly, no one comes close in the Bay Area, not even the 2 new shops in Millbrae dare I say. Parking isn't an issue. Valley Blvd is a busy street, but the side streets are residential. Try not to be on the other side of Valley though. Valley with its traffic is a pain in the rear to cross. Even if you're not a chicken. N if u gonn' say jo mama make it betta', lemme ask, jo mama make dat rice too? Sorry for Game-of-Throning in the beginning, but TBH it's not like this ESTABLISHMENT needs this review. This legend is a shop. LA is awesome though.

I know Savoy Kitchen has a loyal following, and I can understand why many people enjoy it. But…read morehaving grown up eating Hainanese Chicken Rice and trying versions of it across East Asia, I have very high standards for it. So I came away thinking the chicken rice here was simply okay - not bad, but not particularly memorable either. The chicken itself was decent, but mine came out slightly overcooked. As a result, it lost some of the tenderness and velvety texture that defines truly great Hainanese chicken. The dryness also muted some of the natural flavor that should come through in the poached chicken. The rice was probably the biggest disappointment for me. Great Hainanese chicken rice should have a rich aroma from chicken stock, garlic, ginger, and rendered fat, with each grain distinct and flavorful on its own. Here, the rice felt a bit clumpy and lacked the deep, savory fragrance and chicken essence that elevate the dish. As for the condiments, they were adequate but unremarkable. The soy sauce and ginger sauce did their job of complementing the chicken, but neither stood out. The chili sauce had some heat and acidity. Still, it lacked the brightness and complexity that can really tie the entire plate together. Overall, nothing about the meal was bad. In fact, I can see why it satisfies many people looking for comforting chicken rice. But for me, the chicken, rice, and sauces never fully came together into a cohesive, standout dish. It's competent Hainanese Chicken Rice - just missing the extra depth, balance, and refinement that make the best versions truly special.

Love their shrimp noodle and roti canai, Both are so good every time. Only thing is you almost…read morealways have to wait in line. But it's worth it.

Best Malaysian Spot in LA!…read more This is hands-down the best Malaysian restaurant I've found in Los Angeles. The food is seriously amazing, super flavorful, authentic. Every bite was a delight. It's a little pricey, but the quality is worth every penny. Totally worth it if you're craving real Malaysian food. Just a heads up: they get packed, especially at lunch. Make sure to join the Yelp Waitlist or check in through the app before you go so you don't have to wait too long. If you love Malaysian cuisine, this is the perfect place. My family comes here often. Highly recommended!!!!

We ordered combo A (recommended for 2-3 people, but 2 for us because we eat a lot). I honestly…read morethink this could easily feed 3 people because I was FULL after. It comes with half a chicken, two bowls of rice, peanuts and cucumber. Every single part of this meal was delicious. The peanuts and cucumber are spiced very slightly with a sichuan taste, the chicken is nice and moist and I couldn't stop eating the rice. I will note that the rice has a slight coconut taste to it? I'm not sure if the rice is cooked with a bit of coconut water/milk but once my fiance pointed it out, I couldn't get past it. Service is very friendly and attentive. It does seem like it gets busy for what seems like just one person manning both the register and serving but it's a small space. A very casual, quick bite spot.

Simple Chinese spot with a very minimal menu, mostly chicken and rice. Exactly what I was craving…read more The food is steamed, light, and comforting. Portions are big, prices are fair, and each plate comes with a cup of chicken broth and two sauces, which I appreciated. Overall, the food was tasty and satisfying. Unfortunately, the service was really disappointing. The staff ignored us multiple times when we asked for a spoon and some salt. No response at all, even though they clearly saw us. We waited a long time just to get any acknowledgment, which felt rude and uncomfortable. I'd consider ordering takeout again because the food is good, but I wouldn't come back to dine in.

Yum! Everything was hearty and good! The chicken was super tender, the sauce on it was good, the…read moreeggs were perfection, and the hash brown was crispy! A bit of a wait on a Sunday afternoon but we walked to the farmers market down the street to kill some time. Yummy food just a bit in the pricier end

The kind of restaurant where a tiny plate comes out and everyone leans in and says "wtf is this?"…read more Tomato salad - This was good but it's a pitiful portion of like 5 spoonfuls. Steelhead tartar - Just ok, a tartar paste on a big thin cracker. Difficult to share. Pork Jowl - Did not like the sauce. The meat was kinda like a chasiu but just not very good. Easy to share. Chicken wings - This is the only thing that was well portioned as they give you 5 whole wings, but they are plain. The wings from Baccali are so much better. Grilled fish collar - Not bad but the mint didn't really go that well with it. Dan dan campanelle - Disappointing. Not good dandan flavor and it's a small bowl. Hainan Fish - WAY overpriced and it's just whatever. Why ruin something so simple and good? Duck drumstick on taro - WAY overpriced. One drumstick on a bed of taro mash with taro fries. It's cool the food is locally sourced and blah blah blah but it's hard to appreciate when it is not good. The price is 3x more than a real Chinese restaurant where you can get more skillfully cooked food, so value-wise it's quite poor and the reason for my low rating. Less then 10 minutes away you have access to some of the greatest Chinese food in America so why would you come here? Also the small restaurant is insanely loud and made for a poor atmosphere. Service was good.

Top quality tea and toppings. Definitely get the hainan chicken bento. Very friendly staff.read more

This is a great tea spot to relax, chill, and enjoy the ambiance!! Excellent service.read more

The food was delicious--everything was incredibly fresh. I look forward to returning again when I…read morehave the chance.

CASH ONLY. This has…read morebeen here for decades but never tried until today. Located in a grocery store plaza tucked away in a corner, truly a mom and pop shop. Walking in transport you the 90s, they're so good that they don't need don't need to renovate interior. They still have the mirrored wall with pink old school tables and chairs. Love that each table has a large pitcher of nuoc cham (fish sauce) if you dine in. 6. Banh Uot Tom Chay (Flour Sheet Roll w/ Ground Shrimp)- banh cuon was so silky and bouncy. Shrimp Tempura Sweet Potato is cripsy on the outside and soft and fluffy inside. Everything was soo good! 7. Banh Coun Nham Thit (Flour Sheet Roll w/ Ground Pork &Mushroom)- similar as #6 but with an extra oomph, ground pork was seasoned well and not dry at all. 1. Banh Coun Dac Biet Hai Nam (Combination Flour Sheet)- can't choose between #6 or #7, order this one instead. It's combination of both the ground shrimp banh cuon and the ground pork. Also loved this dish comes with both Shrimp Tempura w/ Green Bean and Shrimp Tempura Sweet Potato. Best of all worlds! 11. Banh Xeo -extremely crispy but not hard, surprisingly not greasy. Stuffed with well seasoned pork belly which was pretty tender. Shell of banh xeo had shrimp scattered throughout.

Cutest little hole in the wall in Alhambra. Given the diversity of our orders, we pretty much…read moreordered the entire menu. I can happily say that we loved everything we got. Looks like their menu has nothing but winners. I got the rendang. For the price, my plate offered so much value in exchange for the $16.50 it cost. The ratio of protein to rice to veggies was more than reasonable. It was delicious and authentic! I didn't find it spicy. They add some sort of sambal to your plate so if you wish to, you could increase the heat. The bathroom was clean. So was the entire restaurant. And the staff were solicitous and ready to accommodate our needs. Given the level of hospitality we experienced as well as the incredible value we got from our very satisfying meal, you can bet we'll be back very soon.

Borneo Eatery had been on my list for a while and being a fan of the food from that region made it…read morea must try. The place can get busy so just be prepared for that. I went with the Borneo Seafood with flat rice noodles, good portion size and well seasoned. But the smoky flavor was what really got me. That's the kind of thing that makes a dish memorable.

Back again and for good reason :) This place is steady and…read morereasonable for comfort food. I especially look forward to their fried peanuts with numbing peppercorns and umami salt. It's way too easy to eat. A minor complaint would be that they are super tight about their pickled veggies. Not even half of the condiment container is filled.

This is the same place as Cluck to go. Didn't realize it…read moreuntil I sat down. I gave cluck to go 4 stars. Now this new place is only getting 2 stars. Largely because of the very poor service by the cashier. He didn't answer any questions, forget about providing recommendations. If you haven't had Hainan chicken before coming here, he certainly is not helping you with your choices. He was curt to the point of being quite rude. Now let's get to the food. We ordered: Fried Hainan chicken and Dark meat Hainan chicken (because I was told there was no white meat that day) The broth is flavorful. The garlic excellent. The chili sauce didn't quite strike the balance of sweet shd spicy it's supposed to have. Both the fried and poached chicken were good. The letdown was the rice. Rice to the Hainan chicken is usually my favorite. It wasn't as chicken broth infused as it should be.

The rice plates are totally good value for money! Very flavourful cuts of meats. Previously we…read moretried their braised beef noodles (#53) and it was so delicious. One of the best braised beef noodle soups in sgv. This time we tried the rice dishes. Braised pork and braised pork elbow. So much food for $16!! Very tender and packed with a lot of flavour. Would definitely order again. Service is good and quick too

Brought my out of town guests here on a stop from a west coast cruise because, and I quote,…read more"Janelle, there is NO good Asian food on the boat!" I let them order because this was to satisfy their cravings....and, they're Taiwanese that live abroad. We ordered salt & pepper spare ribs, rice cakes w/pork, pan fried dumplings, pigs feet, tendons, pig ear and to balance it out some sautéed garlic spinach. All the food was cooked authentically and my friends couldn't stop talking about how good it was. This restaurants aura is a relatively casual setting. Parking lot is tight, there's not a lot of it at street level. You can enter from the parking lot through a back door or you can enter from the street. They don't care, they are happy to see and serve you. The vibe was good. Yes, I'll e back to try all the other yummy Taiwanese dishes!

Not sure how many of these old fashioned Chinese restaurants are still in business these days but…read morethis place brings back memories... The place is small and furniture is a bit old. They take orders on paper and the bill also came on paper. Now, here's something that really brings back memories -- they way they make their Hainan Chicken -- most places make them with boneless meats (dark or white), which is easy to consume, of course; but this place make them with bones. I recall this was how Hainan chicken was made decades ago when I visited the Chinatown in Singapore. On that trip I learned that Man-Chan is an old city in the Hainan Province in China; and "Man Chan Chicken" is the origin of the worldly popular Hainan Chicken today. So, if you want some old fashion and AUTHENTIC Hainan Chicken, at an old fashion prices, this is the place!!

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.