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    What Da Chick

    4.6 (148 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:45 pm

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    Isaac C.

    Very affordable spot with solid food overall. I tried the da chick satay and the spicy crispy chick rice, and the chicken itself was easily the highlight, being very flavorful and juicy. I wasn't a big fan of the sweet chili sauce, although the chicken had enough flavor on its own that I didn't need to rely on the sauce. The rice and cucumbers were pretty mediocre and felt more like filler, but for the price and chicken quality, I would come back again.

    Menu (2/3) as of 3/8/26
    Winston L.

    Tender, juicy, and well-seasoned chicken? Definitely! I got the Combo Crispy & Roasted Rice. The only gripe first: the crispy chicken was only somewhat crispy as other people have mentioned. Otherwise, the dish was delicious and all the accompaniments stood out in their own way. The nourishing daikon soup, the subtle ginger flavor in the rice, and especially the What Da Chick (fermented bean) dipping sauce--absolutely bomb. So good I bought an 8 oz container of it! Easily worth the detour!

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    Connie L.

    Not only is What Da Chick an adorable name, but their food is impactful as well. I ended up trying their Crispy & Roasted combo. Would say their chicken was definitely juicy and my only gripe was the crispy skin was not as crispy as expected. Otherwise this entree was delicious. I also enjoyed their tamarind sauce! It was a perfect blend of sweet & sour. The Daikon Soup that comes with all their combos is so flavorful & heartwarming too. The service was lovely as well! They checked in often to make sure everything was to our liking. What Da Chick is perfect if you're craving some homestyle comfort food.

    Jimmy N.

    We were down the street and decided to come back here for dinner. We got it to go. Saw that they're serving khao soi now and definitely had to try it. Brought it home, prepped it, and served! First sip of the broth, packed with a punch of flavor. I love it so much. It pairs so well with the egg noodles. Imagine if I had it there and not to go . It would definitely hit even more! Highly recommend giving this a try. As always, always a favorite spot to grab hainanese chicken. Friendly staff.

    Sarthak S.

    This place serves only chicken but has perfected the craft. I have been to this establishment multiple times. The service is good for a hole-in-the-wall joint. The soup that comes with the chicken meals will warm your soul. The broth is well seasoned and the daikon radish in the soup adds an extra layer of flavor. The sauces that come with the chicken dishes are also lovely with one of them being quite spicy and garlicky. The sauces and the rice reminds of Hainanese chicken. The fried chicken and the steamed chicken are my favorite. The chicken meat is well seasoned and juicy. All in all, if you love chicken, this place is for you.

    Khao soi Chick Chick
    Stephanie T.

    Food here is always delicious. The family platter is $80, rice, three types of chicken, and three sauces, all fantastic. New khao sai hit - it was so much fragrant curry flavor with just the right amount of spice. Drinks all slapped - sampled the Thai coffee, matcha iced tea, Thai iced tea, and longan juice and all were fire, not too sweet. Ambiance is definitely the growth point, but overall great service and food!

    Angela S.

    My friends love WDC. And I guess I kind of see the hype. I finally got to go after a while, and I got the original chicken rice, while my friend got crispy. Honestly the crispy was 1000% better than the original - My original chicken was pretty dry and I was pretty disappointed. Other than that, the rice is good. The soup that it came with was good too. I liked the sauces - they were super flavorful and were standard with chicken and rice. The service was quick and no frills - I would come back for a cheap, healthy-ish bite.

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    Lauren C.

    Great experience! Honestly a great go to place to eat the best chicken rice I've had. I got the Combo Poached & Spicy Crispy Rice. The chicken was super juicy, and the crispy chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The seasoning was on point to addiction. They provided enough flavor that I personally didnt need the sauce they gave. The place was peaceful and comfy. Waitress was nice when she took the orders. The service was fast. Prices are good for a satisfying meal with a soup on the side. Definitely will come again when I'm in the area.

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    Abby R.

    Me and some friends stopped by What Da Chick after a sports tournament in the area, and we had a great time! What Da Chick offers chicken and rice bowls with Thai sauces and seasonings. And they knock it out of the park!! The chicken is fried nicely. I got the Crispy Chick Bowl, since I was a bit nervous the Spicy Chick Bowl would be too spicy. I didn't realize the Spicy Chick Bowl isn't too spicy at all, it's just the same chicken with a nice seasoning blend. If I get the chance to come back, I'd definitely get that next time. Service was super speedy--we came in, ordered at the front, were seated quickly, and then our food came out within 5min. The people who greeted us were great! The space was large enough to accommodate a group of 6 during lunch hours with no wait, which was nice. The Thai Iced Tea was great! A bit strong (they just add a bit of half and half to it), but I'd rather that than have it too milky. I got to try some of the peanut sauce that you can order as well since my friend bought it, and that was DELICIOUS. Definitely getting it next time. Overall, great stuff! I'll happily be back here when I'm in the area.

    Chicken with skin attached
    Chris M.

    Their menu is limited to chicken like their name implies. They have a sit down area but a large portion of their business is take out. The waitress knew the menu: chicken and rice. I was seated upon which I was promptly given a water and ordered chicken and rice. The tables and seating were bare bones, very uncomfortable. They served me a bowl of daikon soup which was chicken soup that had some diced pineapple in it. The chicken arrived . It looked like it was boiled because the skin was still attached and was not crispy. I peeled the skin off because it looked unappetizing. The chicken was still cooked despite the skin. The chicken was accompanied with a side of white rice and some ginger sauce. The restaurant actually filled up. Their Chicken and rice is more popular than I imagined. It must be the price because I could not think of any other reason. I would think twice before returning.

    Da Chick Satay
    Jeff K.

    Finished up at the RMV and was looking for a good lunch and picked this spot. First off I love Thai food and rice dishes so I knew this was gonna be the choice. Love the interior and music for what it is. This is meant to be like Thai street food, so expect that kind of fast cuisine and that it's not going to be perfect, which makes it better. We had: What Da Chick Rice (my favorite, love the sauce) Spicy Crispy Chick Rice (heavy but good) Da Chick Satay (great) (Later, had chicken rice combo and also great) Overall solid experience and will be back.

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    Fay F.

    As their website states, this is a Hainanese chicken rice spot, or Thai Khao-Mun-Gai restaurant. I have been wanting to try this cuisine for awhile, and this place is unbelievably delicious. I wish I lived closer, but the distance is worth the yums. I found it on a whim, and I'm glad I did. The service/owner is also really friendly and took my order at the counter with a smile. Since I have choice-anxiety, I decided to go with a half spicy, half roasted chicken combo, which comes with ginger rice. The ginger flavor isn't too powerful; it's aromatic, really comforting and easy on the palate. The shumai was also delicious and HUGE! You can't tell from the photo, but 4 is more than enough because they're big! I don't eat pork, so I was elated to see that they offer chicken & shrimp shumai. I will be back.

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    Careen P.

    So much fun to see this little spot I have been ordering from for years. Workers are friendly. Space is intimate the food was incredible. Just like my mom's Thai food at home.

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    Went here for lunch and had an absolutely delicious meal. Great sized portions and incredible service. Highly recommend

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