Chicken And Rice Guys

🌟 Chicken & Rice Guys - 280 Washington St, Boston, MA 02108 🌟 If you're looking for a filling, affordable, and convenient meal in downtown Boston, Chicken & Rice Guys is a solid go-to spot. Their menu keeps it simple yet satisfying, offering halal chicken 🍗, gyro 🥩, and tofu 🍃, all served over rice or salad with your choice of sauce. Their chicken bowl ($12.23) 🥡 was well-seasoned and juicy. The gyro ($10.70) was flavorful, tender, and had that classic beef-lamb blend that pairs perfectly with their creamy garlic sauce 🧄 (my favorite!). Be warned: the hot sauce 🌶️ packs serious heat, so use it sparingly unless you love a fiery kick. Also, if you are vegetarian they offer tofu. One of the highlights is their variety of sauces—from creamy garlic 🥄 to white sauce and hot sauce, they let you customize your bowl exactly how you like it. And don’t skip the baklava 🍯, which adds a sweet and nutty finish to your meal. This is truly a takeout-focused spot—the food is great, the prices are reasonable, and the service is quick ⚡. However, ambiance-wise, it’s pretty minimal (2/10) 🏚️, so it’s not a place to linger. But for affordability (9/10) 💰, and portion size, it’s a full meal that won’t leave you hungry. Food-wise, I’d rate it a 7/10 🍽️—tasty, reliable, and hits the spot when you need something quick and satisfying!

The portion size was really good, especially for the price we paid. It wasn’t too busy when I visited, but the tables weren’t clean, so I had to wipe one down myself before sitting. On the positive side, the service was quick. Overall, a good place to eat if you’re in a h

This place is great! So much food for only $10 and the bowls are packed with flavor! Love that the sauces are on the side so you can customize your bowl to your liking. The creamy garlic and mint cilantro are my favorite! This place gets packed during lunch but the line moves really fast. Definitely recommend!

Good lunch spot. I enjoyed my lunch. Got a small chicken and rice. It was good and even better with the white garlic cream sauce and bbq sauce.

I found a dead maggot or worm in the food. I took it out with the receipt (that's why it's in half). Disgusted by the sight of it, I lost my appetite. Absolute rubbish. I don't recommend. I doubt they follow good hygiene.

Such flavourful food! Really tasty rice and chicken and I love how they leave the sauce wide open to pour for yourself. Would definitely recommend this place as we didn’t have better rice anywhere else in Boston! Bonus that it’s halal!

My list of gotos is expanding! Found the perfect spot..(in-between subway spots..lol) and within walking distance to my current location. Anytime I can get an abundant Lamb and Chicken combo, it's a win-win. I've come here twice consecutively and have been blown away by the customer service, attention to detail, and their tasty offerings of chicken and lamb with cukes and tomatoes, which is my favorite. Add the mint/cilantro/jalapeño, some hot sauce, and the white sauce, and I'm extremely content. Don't forget the lemonade. I urge everyone to indulge no less than twice a week for the good food, ambiance, and excellent customer service.

Ate Halal chicken with rice today, they gave me three to four very small chicken strips with mostly very tasteless hard rice and lettuce. Chicken was old rotten and three very small strips, the portion was very small. I payed $15 for this very small portion of chicken strips which were old rotten. Please stay away from this place. Spend your hard earned money in more reasonable, tasty and delicious food. Don’t even go near this place. There are so many other better choices. Trust me, it’s a joke and fraud restaurant.

Their sauces are so good specifically their famous garlic one. No frills, fast casual. Reminds me of halal guys! Quick and casual spot for a weekday lunch or if you're craving late night! The portions are huge and the service was normal!

It's been quite some time since I've had chicken and rice guys. Before halal guys opened up on Stuart st, I used to go to Chicken and rice guys food truck every week. I can definitely say they're both good in their own unique ways. You can't go wrong with any of them! Halal guys white sauce is more garlicky, which I love. Chicken and rice guys gyro is definitely better. You just have to try it for yourself! But it's good to have an option to switch back and forth. A plus with chicken and rice guys, unlimited sauce lol I love their green sauce which halal guys doesn't have.

My list of gotos is expanding! Found the perfect spot..(in-between subway spots..lol) and within walking distance to my current location. Anytime I can get an abundant Lamb and Chicken combo, it's a win-win. I've come here twice consecutively and have been blown away by the customer service, attention to detail, and their tasty offerings of chicken and lamb with cukes and tomatoes, which is my favorite. Add the mint/cilantro/jalapeño, some hot sauce, and the white sauce, and I'm extremely content. Don't forget the lemonade. I urge everyone to indulge no less than twice a week for the good food, ambiance, and excellent customer service.

My boss recommended Chicken & Rice since the truck was a staple in the courtyard that was located downstairs of our building in the Financial District. I'm a huge chicken lover so I will never turn down a good chicken and rice bowl. Unfortunately, they ran out of lettuce during the lunch rush but the plate was still pretty satisfying/cheap. I ordered the small which was actually the perfect amount for me. Loved the garlic and mint cilantro sauces! I would definitely go to the brick and mortar next time I'm in town and get a combo plate to try the other meats.

I mean damn boiiiii.. the chicken and rice was perfect. The chicken was not rubbery, the rice was well seasoned, the veggies were amazing... need I say more? The white sauce is delightful... and the hot sauce is a MUST. please for the love of hot sauce get 2-4 stripes of it!

I'd agree with many of the other reviews. This was a great simple place. They know they're speciality, good service and very to the point. It was flavorful and the sauces were excellent. I'd go here again!

We stopped by Chicken and Rice Guys last night and it was great! We had just finished a pretty intense all day tour of the city and we were absolutely starving. We had seen Chicken and Rice guys on some "Top Cheap Eats" list and it was close by, so we decided to check it out. While it's true that the food at Chicken and Rice Guys is not prepared fresh to order (the chicken and rice were definitely reheated), the flavors they delivered were undeniably excellent. I opted for the Halal chicken with a base of rice and salad, along with a side of hummus and the combination was stellar. And what truly elevated the meal were the sauces. The spicy sauce had a nice level of kick, the creamy garlic was rich and flavorful and the cilantro mint sauce added a refreshing herbaceous note. The interplay between all the flavors and sauces was quite enjoyable. One aspect that shouldn't be overlooked is the incredible value Chicken and Rice Guys offers. Considering the generous portions and the quality of the food, the fact that my gigantic meal only cost me $10 and change felt like a steal. In a city where dining out can often leave a big dent in your wallet, finding such an affordable gem was a pleasant surprise. Five of us dropped $70 or so for 5 meals and baklavas. Really good! Overall, Chicken and Rice Guys proved to be a great spot. If you're in search of a budget friendly yet tasty dining experience in downtown Boston, I wholeheartedly recommend giving Chicken and Rice Guys a try. Five stars.

We stopped in for a quick bite while walking on the Freedom Trail vacationing in downtown Boston. The idea was to get a quick bite so we could move on and eat a couple hours later and this was the perfect spot for that. They offer large and small portions which was great. The food was very tasty and just the right amount. The price isn't bad as well, it's about $14 for the small portion which filled me up. I ordered the small Chicken and Rice Plate. We literally got our food within a few minutes from ordering. Nice to get in & out quickly. Seating inside was adequate. Because this is located in the heart of downtown Boston, there is no parking so you get here on foot. Good place to check out when in the area.

Don't be deterred if the line looks long these guys are fast!! It's a classic and a favorite for as long as I can remember for a reason!! Definitely get the garlic sauce and the extra spicy hot sauce. I hadn't added on crispy onions before but I'm glad I did!! So good!!

The portions you get here are pretty good for the pricing, but the food was very plain. There's neither much flavor in the rice nor the meat. I don't think I could've finished the plate without the white sauce, which I ended up mixing in like 3-4 cups.

My friends and I had plans to go out at a nearby club so we wanted to get a quick bite before all the booze. We came here at 7:15 pm just before they closed their doors at 8 pm. Ordering was easily accomplished at their kiosk making it great for a grab-n-go style. Drink options are either soda or water. Since I wasn't too hungry, my friend and I shared their regular combo which consisted of the beef, lamb, and chicken over a bed of rice and lettuce with 3 triangles of soft and warm pita plus a side of hummus. My favorite aspect was the variety of sauces you can choose without any limitations. I tried their Extra Creamy Garlic Sauce Cup and herb sauce which accentuated the dish nicely. Proteins were seasoned and cooked great. Overall, good experience and would like to try more of what they have to offer. Staff were friendly and attentive. Definitely an easy place to pass time or take to go.

Did not honor my order of double meat over salad. I ordered this through sharebite, and received single meat over rice. There was even a sticker on my container that said double meat over salad. No love! Pro tip: go easy on the spicy sauce. It is SPICY.

I've never liked Chicken & Rice Guys. I keep retrying their food because it seems like the type of place I'd like but the food is just. Not. Good.

The best lunch around government center in my opinion. The regular chicken and rice plate is a really hearty size, not too heavy, cheap and soooo tasty. I always use the garlic white sauce and medium hot sauce. The white sauce is absolutely incredible. It's rich and garlicky but not overwhelming. Mixed with the hot sauce it's like a perfect creamy spicy bite. The lettuce makes it feel healthy too! At least to me... I have gotten the lamb/beef too, it's very good and sometimes I get the combo, but it's a little heavier. It's also like a shaved ground mix, unlike the big chunks of chicken you usually get. The service is incredibly fast too! I get chicken and rice every Tuesday for lunch and for $11 I don't see that changing any time soon.

Ordered from Chicken and rice guys catering menu for a work event and everyone devoured their meal. We had seasoned rice(10/10) halal chicken (10/10) Israeli salad (10/10) pita and creamy garlic sauce (15/10). The team is super nice and very empathetic. I can't wait to order from here again!

Mediocre Meal with a Side of Plastic. I ordered a large with chicken and tofu. Chicken is exclusively thigh meat, evidently to save the company money. Tofu was cubed and appeared seasoned but there was no flavor. Rice was promisingly yellow, implying some curry flavor but it was bland. Everything served in plastic. You also pour the sauces into mini plastic containers. Hard to to imagine a less eco-friendly situation. Well I'm glad to have tried it and checked it off the list!

If you're looking for a quick bite to eat this is the place to go. Great value and portion for a "low" price for the area. They have a good amount of seating and are all self service for the sauces. They are fairly heavy handed with the rice and meats. The workers there are very friendly and I haven't had a negative experience here. Their garlic sauce isn't as great as the Halal Guys, but I would highly recommend the cilantro green sauce. Just note that they really cater to office worker hours and close at 8 pm.

Food here is delicious, I just wish they had slightly larger portion sizes, but you also can't complain for the price, they provide very good value. Service was very quick, I got my food before my friend had even finished ordering, love that! Overall energy and ambiance is good, just feels like a normal fast-food place. 4/5, would recommend!

Came here famished after a long plane ride and this place really hit the spot. If you are craving some halal food, this is the place to go when you're in the Boston Proper area. Beware I have passed by this place during lunch time and it is PACKED with a line that goes out the door. We came here at like 3pm so it was pretty empty. I ordered a small combo meal with half salad, half rice and it came with gyro, chicken, and pita bread. I love that they have a bunch of sauces on the side that you can pick and choose from and add however much or little you want. There was a cilantro mint sauce, BBQ, creamy garlic, mild, and hot sauce. Just a heads up the hot sauce is actually really spicy. If you would like more flavor and less burn, go with the mild. The other sauces were all very delicious. Service was great, food was delicious, highly recommend!

While in Boston I was craving kabob/gyro platters similar to halal guys. Luckily we found Chicken and Rice Guys! Going in I was not sure what to expect, but the place had high reviews. I ended up getting the regular combo which looked like nothing special. However, the sauce they had available made all the difference. I love my sauces so I was really excited! I used the creamy garlic, bbq and the mint, cilantro & jalapeno sauce. The sauces with the meat was a fantastic combo! Overall, this place the biggest stand out were the sauces. The meat and rice didn't feel that special. That being said as long as you like their sauces choosing any protein will give you a great experience.

Needed a quick lunch and these guys made it happen. Online ordering was easy and the time given was accurate. I got the reg combo of the chicken and lamb. While they were chopped small they were well seasoned and super tender and juicy. Lettuce and rice were eh ok. Stars were the cilantro cream, it was my fave, tried the medium hot sauce, and was good but hotter than my liking. and the white sauce was basically thinned sour cream, which mixed with a bit of the hot sauce was perfect. the pita was tiny small 3 pieces but really not needed - I could not finish my lunch! Price on point for the city. I will be back!

Good option for a cheap and filling meal in the downtown area. I got their small chicken and rice plate and there was plenty of food. The chicken was very flavorful. I also tried their baklava and it was pretty good. I hope they open more locations in Boston.

Best spot to go to after the gym. Wide variety of options and everything they got is fresh.

So filling, great for a value consumer! I go here constantly for a quick lunch and the sauces take it over the top.

This is my last stop shop. It's not bad but I do prefer the food truck over the shop any day. I've been eating here since 2012 when they use to be down on Boylston Street. I always get the chicken because I don't really like lamb but my favorite part of it all are the sauces. Hot, bbq and garlic together ... AMAZING

Was starving and decided to stop by for a late lunch. This plate HIT. THE. SPOT. I got the combo plate with halal chicken and gyro, which I highly recommend! It comes with rice, a couple slips of pita bread, and lettuce. On the side they also have a TON of sauces, which were all really fun to play around with, ranging from creamy garlic sauce to bbq to spicy sauce to mint cilantro. I also got the hummus on the side, which was really good addition! Good amount of seating inside.

the food was great and I would recommend it to anyone looking for some chicken over rice. the price is fair and the food is consistent in its quality.

I ordered from here through the Too Good To Go app. Overall, the bowl was pretty good. The chicken tasted like it was good quality and the gyro meat was yummy. I wish there were more pita strips on there - if they toasted them like they do at Cava, that would have been better. There was a lot of rice and the lettuce was just okay. I wish they included some more toppings in there, but the sauces added some pretty good flavor.

Wow, I am genuinely impressed. The food here is absolutely delicious and worth the price. The value and proportion are incredibly well and so is the service! There is just a lack of seating prompting customers to either leave or take out which is very convenient to do. The overall feel is cozy and you are in a good spot to explore Boston.

Incredible! Absolutely love love love this place! They offer halal chicken so that was an added bonus! I got the salad bowl with halal shawarma chicken. Portion size is great and it comes with pita. The salad is a great mix! Though the best thing has got to be the Sauces! Coriander, creamy garlic, hot sauce (mild,medium,hot to your preference) and of course hummus (additional $1.50) so so soooo good! Also, the price is great! A regular size is $8.50 which is great for the portion of goodness you get.

Had a small halal chicken at their Harvard square food truck. Note that this food truck is only at Harvard occasionally, probably less often than not, and I'm not sure the patterns. Food was pretty good, though nothing spectacular. Obviously not very fresh but kept nice and warm. The hot sauce is quite hot, and both it and the garlic sauce are really good. Kinda pricey for what it is ($8 for a small lunch box is a worse price point than many options in Harvard square). Still a good choice if you're in the area and in a rush.

Loved it! It was a bit expensive, and didnt come with veggies (they cost extra). But I liked the chicken, it was really yummy. I thought the rice from halal guys was better though, and I like how halal guys gives veggies. This white sauce was good too, and the hot sauce was really spicy. I got the regular size and I thought it looked small in the container, but it was actually a lot of food and I was really full after.

Having a bad day? - go to CNR Bored at class?- go to CNR Bored of pizza?- Damn right go to CNR!! Everytime I eat here, I get a mouthgasm. I love love CNR and am thankful they were close to my campus. Tuesdays and Thursdays, I used to search for their food truck longingly to taste their trademark chicken gyro plate. Tofu rice plate tastes amazing too. Reasonably priced with awesome flavors that work magic in your mouth. Too bad I hogged all the food before taking photos.

I spent a year in New York so I was a little weary about checking out C&R because my standards were high for getting a good plate. C&R met all those expectations and more! Stopped by here on a Saturday around noon and the place was pretty empty, although we were worried it would be crowded. We were having some issues paying and I first off want to shout out the cashier Dinah. She was so kind and accommodating not only to us, but to everyone around her. The entire time we were there she was restocking everything and malign sure everything looked good while chatting with customers. Good customer service goes a long way and I really want to shout her out. At her advice we got large combo plates (one with rice, one a salad). I slathered mine in the white sauce which was a perfect idea. It comes with a ton of meat and rice, but I love me some condiments. I also added hot sauce and wow that stuff is powerful. What I love about C&R is that the sauces are left for you to put on/put on side so you can put as much or as little as you want. Now the value, for $8.50 you can get a huge plate of filling food which is a bargain for downtown crossing. Everything was hot, the rice was plentiful, and it came with four pieces of pita. C&R is definitely going to be my new Downtown lunch spot. With a limited menu and quick service is is the perfect place to grab a quick lunch.

Its more than just Chicken, and Rice, and Guys (lol), but is a great reasonably priced, higher quality, fast, and semi healthy option when on the go! The customer service is great and very knowledgable of their food product, and always so helpful. My order: - Extra chicken on salad, and top it with the white garlic sauce and bbq sauce (~$10). I would get around 5 ounces of chicken in this dish, FYI. their tofu is superb, and I usually ask for a few pieces as well! - side pita is very soft and delicious to dunk in their sauces, as well! I know its not the point of the restaurant, but I do wish they had more veggies to add to the meal beyond just shredded lettuce...

Had the squirts for days after eating this. Don't recommend unless you want to spend a while on toilet.

Chicken (or lamb) and rice (or a salad). Easy and quick, since everything is pretty much already prepared. They just have to box it up for you and it's good to go. I got a chicken and rice (seems obvious) and added a bit of the white sauce, a bit of the barbecue sauce and a very little bit of the hot sauce. It transported well and was still warm when I got it home to eat. I'd get an easy dinner from them again.

Certainly no Halal Guys of NY, but a muted, and more mainstream take on the classic street style Chicken and Rice. We picked up some dinner here and it was overall ok to good. Rice Plate : Chicken + Gyro Rice Plate : Chicken, Lamb + Beef Served with 3 triangle pieces of pita bread. The meats are very chopped up, and there isn't much as far as real meatiness or chunks. It's all just diced and sliced small pieces, which in turn, ends up being rather dried out as opposed to chunkier, juicier meats. A decent portion of meat, over lots of rice and some shredded mixed in salad veggies. Drowned in the various selection of sauces, all of it mixed together makes for a decent bite. Sauces : Mint, Cilantro and Jalapeños, Creamy Garlic, Hot, and Extra Hot. Wish they had a more straight forward white yogurt sauce as the creamy garlic was to .. tangy and salty. The green sauce of mint, cilantro and jalapeños was pretty good but nothing amazing. If anything, the extra hot sauce was pretty good. Definitely impressive heat on this one, but the base flavor notes are tangy, like a standard Louisiana hot sauce (Red Hot). I believe they're quite popular, but we'll definitely pass next time and opt for more authentically cooked rice and meat among other various cuisines.

It doesn't get simpler than chicken and rice! They're located in the downtown area right next to Luke's Lobster. They're cheaper, easy, and fast. The restaurant is relatively small and they only have small two people tables. They can probably seat around 20 or so people. There's one small unisex bathroom. For $6.50 (small) or $8.50 (large) you pick from either rice or salad as your base and you get your pick of protein from the options of chicken, gyro, tofu, or a combination of chicken and gyro. I always go for the gyro and chicken combo. The food is already premade so it comes out quickly. They also have Pita chips as a side and baklava as a dessert option. What really makes the food amazing here are their incredible sauces! They have hot sauce (regular and extra hot), barbecue, mint cilantro, and creamy garlic sauce. My favorites are the creamy garlic and the extra hot sauce which is super spicy. Come here if you want quick, easy, and cheap food!

Walking past downtown area to the station and I felt a little hungry. I was actually going to McDonald's but the place was under construction. After a block of walking I found this place. I've always just been passing by it but this time I actually stopped by and got some food. It was a quiet night so it's not too busy. There was no line so it was good and fast. Soon enough I got my food. The got the gyro plate. Not super fancy but it tasted really good for me.

Stopped in on a rainy Friday night and we were not disappointed. The staff were all super friendly and helpful. The place was clean and organized. I ordered a chicken and rice to go for less than $10. I asked for white sauce and they even gave me two! This was a lot smaller than I remembered but it was still delicious. The only down side is there isn't any parking, but it's in the heart of downtown area so I expected that. I can imagine how busy it'll get in the summer when tourists are back or on a work week for lunch. Definitely check this place out if you're in the area!

Chicken and rice guys reminds me of a local chain where I grew up. A bed of yellow rice, chopped grilled chicken, and lettuce with pita and various sauces makes for a simple yet solid meal. My only complaint on the bowl itself is that I wish it had tomatoes, but not a huge deal. The sauces include barbecue, hot sauces, a cilantro sauce, and the infamous white creamy garlic. I grabbed one of the cilantro sauce, one of the bbq, and one of the white sauce. Based on my usual preferences, I expected to like the cilantro the most and the white sauce the least. To my surprise, it was completely the opposite. The hype over the sauce was right, it was much better than I would have guessed. The cilantro sauce seemed to be missing something, or simply wasn't the right fit with the meal. I would definitely return to chicken and rice guys if I am in the area, which I am not that often. In the middle of downtown, the store is unassuming, so I prefer to take it to go.

I was pleasantly surprised with this place. It doesn't look like much, but the food was so good. I had the chicken on rice and made the mistake of putting too much of the hottest sauce on. Make sure to use the little side cups provided instead of putting it right on. I purchased an extra side of rice and more pita bread and doused it with their white sauce which diluted the spice. It was a tasty meal. I hope to come back here again some day!

Pretty good chicken and rice in Boston compared to the ones found in NY. The meat and rice were well seasoned. It also comes with a couple of pieces of pita and some salad. You can opt to have no salad. They have hot sauce, white sauce and green sauce which you put on yourself. I drenched mine in white sauce.

More like the garlic and salt guys.... You can smell the stuff walking down the street, which I guess is what you want from a storefront mimicking the NYC halal experience. The flavor is spot on but still 4 stars cuz no wraps.

I love chicken n rice guys.The chicken, the sauces, the price, the quantity everything is just right.So i was excited when a brick n mortar store opened in downtown crossing. I went in for lunch on a weekday and got myself a rice plate with chicken. I garnished my dish with all the available sauces(except bbq) and went on to devour my meal, only to find sandy texture!!! It was like sand mixed in the usually perfect chicken plate!!!! Upon further examination I realized its due to the cilantro mint sauce. This sandy stuff practically ruined my meal(I guess many others who tried on that day had similar experience). This even explains my 3 star review for an otherwise 5 star place! This mishap usually happens when the cilantro/mint weren't properly washed in the first place. Hope the management looks into this.

Finally tried this place for lunch at work and it is delicious and I can see what everyone is raving about. Not only is the chicken tender, tasty and all around great, but the rice is awesome as well. Not sure why they added so much lettuce but it was fine and the three sauces that were included were just as tasty. The prices were reasonable and this is just an all around great place to grab a healthy quick bite to eat. They even have tofu and lamb dishes as well!

Nothing like the Halal guys. Lacks flavor and the white sauce tastes like water and sour cream. Not worth it even on a hungry day honestly.

My go to lunch spot in downtown. Anytime people in the office want to get food, this place is always brought up as an option. They have a few different options to spice it up but the make a killer chicken and rice. It comes with pita that is delicious and do not get me started on how good the creamy garlic sauce is. I could drink it. If you are looking for a quick, easy and scrumptious meal, this is the place to go.