The Chicken Rice

I've been meaning to try this place since moving to the OC and this place did not disappoint! I ordered the food for delivery and it came quickly. Everything was correctly. chicken is so good and the rice is divine. Portions are great for the price. I will definitely be back to try all their other chicken options!

My daughter and I did end up trying their Hainan Chicken...sooo much better! I would Definitely recommend it at this spot. Just not the popcorn chicken. TRY THEIR HAINAN CHICKEN! Service is not going to be what people usually get here as this is from a different community. This type of Service is very common but they're are those that are much better. Just know, just because their Service or customer service isn't up to par, doesn't mean their food isn't. Give it a try. If unsure, try one thing to share, that way, you try it and dint have to spend too much money. No ambiance really as it's a spot in a food court. The whole food court ambiance is pretty outgoing with tables inside, a bar inside, outdoor seating with games. So it's fun. Can still get some work done if one likes or needs to be around people to get work done.

I was disappointed with my recent dinner delivery order. The chicken was overcooked, dry, and chewy. The ginger and green onion sauce had an off-putting sour taste, and the ginger rice lacked flavor. However, the side soup was a highlight.

Unfortunately, I really cannot recommend the Hainan chicken rice dish. While the rice was flavored with ginger and chicken stock and tasted fine, the chicken itself was overcooked, dry and tough. Hainan chicken is normally poached resulting in moist and tender meat, even for the breast portion. It was not the case here.

My boyfriend picked up the hainan chicken dish for me and it was delicious.I can't say much about the service but I do know the chicken rice is located in the 4th street market. It's a food hall with plenty of options and this one is a solid option.Food Consensus: The hainan chicken was simple but flavorful. The quality of chicken was solid and the soup was flavorful. The sauces along with the chicken and ginger rice were chef's kiss. It was such a comforting dish that my boyfriend and I both enjoyed. I will definitely be getting it again when I head to that food hall.I would highly recommend checking out this spot in the 4th street market. They're serving up some solid hainan chicken.

Not going to lie, the food was pretty amazing, I highly recommend you give this place a try.

TDLR: It's a mom and pop shop inside a food court that does well by their namesake. It's not the best that I've ever had, but it doesn't need to be. The price is well within what one would expect given the portions, and this place deserves more business. Hainan chicken: I'm not gonna lie. It tastes kinda flat. It's like I'm eating white chicken that tried to be Hainan via method acting. Don't get me wrong, the flavors were good, and adding in the ginger scallion mostly fixes the problem. I just missed that unique Hainan taste that I'd normally get from traditional Singaporean or Singaporean inspired restaurants.Crispy chicken: The crunch profile is exactly what I was looking for. The batter melts in your mouth and offers little to no resistance after you bite in with your teeth. The chicken meat was tender and marinated well. I wouldn't advise using the ginger scallion sauce here because you will just taste the ginger scallion sauce. Ginger rice: Same with the Hainan chicken. I expected this strong flavor that is normal with the rice paired with Hainan chicken. Unfortunately, I got what felt like plain rice that was given a ginger essence. Things improved when it came to texture and portions. Soup: I don't know. Imagine the taste if you made a light broth with bonito flakes, scallions, and green onions. That was it. It does compliment the strong flavors of the meal by being on the light side when it comes to taste.Ginger Scallion sauce: Whatever ginger was missing from the rice was found here and then some. Whatever flavor was missing from the Hainan chicken was found here, and whatever flavor barely found in the soup WAS FOUND HERE. If you love ginger, this sauce is for you. Take it easy on it though, since adding too much would overpower whatever your eating with it. Service: I called to pick the order up. The lady (who I assume owns the business) was nice. She rang me up when I got there. No frills, no drama. Just the way I like it. Ambiance: The place is a stall in a foodcourt. I didn't focus too much on how many seats were available, but the area is cool and clean.

Ok so yes sometimes I forget to take pictures especially when the foods good. This place has simple execution with really good food. Located in the fourth street market in Santa Ana this spot has really good chicken with rice which is a great combo especially when they have like 6 different kinds of chicken you can pair with either ginger, white or brown rice. They have like 5 different sauces too I personally like the ginger and soy ones they're delicious. I posted the orange chicken but but i also ordered the bbq chicken which was good and last week I tried the Hainan which was ok but so far the orange and bbq are my favorite. Staff is friendly and the mood here is super chill free WiFi and clean

My husband and I basically choked from inhaling this meal too fast, it was too good. The chicken was steamed well, the sabaw (soup in Tagalog) was CLEAN, and we ATE this up.This is such a homey meal that reminds you of when your grandparents made you a bowl of chicken and rice to show they love you. The rumors are true - this place is amazing. My husband was especially pleased....

Beware!!! My Wife Got Food Poisoning From Khao Soi!! We were super excited for this dish, but after a few bites of the chicken, the chicken tasted gamey and stopped eating it. But my wife felt bad and ate the rest and got very sick! Definitely be talking to the owners once my wife gets better. Very disappointed and would avoid this place!