Chicken Licious

Soooo underrated! The food was high quality, came out piping hot, and everything was flavored perfectly. This was pretty close to food I ate in Kuala Lumpur! I definitely recommend these three dishes if you're new to Malaysian food: Char Kway Teow, Curry Mee (Singaporean Laksa), and the Nasi Lemak Bento. You can't go wrong with Hainan Chicken too. Sooo tender and simply delicious. My favorite parts of the restaurant are the friendly service, sauce bar, huge selection on the menu, and the herbal chicken broth ON TAP! So good!

The Hainan Chicken is soft, tender and tasty. The Assam Laksa is spicy but full of fish flavor. It tastes like a blend of spicy pork soup plus sour fish soup. Self-service with free watermelon water, sauces and utensils. I will try the Fried rolls and chicken next time. Thai tea is good too and I like the container.

Saw a Tiktok and decided to try Chicken Liscious . Tastes authentic and owner is very friendly. Self serve fruit infused water and complementary chicken soup was lovely. Char Kway Teow 4/5 - perfectly cooked well balanced spice w shrimp. Loved the crispy pork bits Singapore Laksa 4/5 - would have preferred vermecelli noodles . Soup base is savory w generous portion of slow cooked chicken Tong choi veggie 3/5 - mild , vegetal , ordered because I need my veggies Parking can be tough during busy times Family friendly Takes credit card payments

I never would expected the food and services to be this nice. We were looking for a Vietnamese restaurant to eat at. I was short on time so we decided to try this restaurant. To my surprise it was very well a wholesome experience both in delicious food and customer service. After we ordered they gave us three cups for delicious chicken soup what a very distinct taste. White taste bud and soul was satisfied. I had the pleasure to eat I believe wet chow fun which is really good crispy on the outside vegetables add a sauce to die for. It was very unique and taste and only found out that the dishes were authentic from Malaysia and Singapore. They also have fresh water soaked with fruits. The taste was so refreshing. After we ate the kind owner gave us two free dessert in which it was not super sweet, but just perfect. Overall we are definitely coming back and bringing are appetite. The price was fair but the value is beyond price. Highly recommended this place if you trying something new.

One of the few authentic Malaysian restaurants in Bay Area. Well-furnished and clean interior is an added bonus. Highly recommend the Char Kuay Teow. They also have Assam Laksa, which is difficult to find here. Ayam Penyet was also delicious. Penang Achar and the rice could be better, but overall would definitely eat here again! Free self-serve variety of sauces. Free Chicken Herbal Soup.

Very delicious and super authentic Malaysian food! My Malaysian wife approves. The restaurant also very clean. I’ll bring my Malaysian friends and family next time when they visit.

What a hidden gem! The name of this restaurant belies the fact that it’s a top-tier Malaysian Chinese spot—serving some of the best Nyonya/Straits Chinese cuisine I’ve had in the U.S.! I ordered the Hainanese Chicken Rice, and it was outstanding. The chicken was tender, and the skin was so delicate it was almost jelly-like—melting on the tongue. The variety of accompanying sauces was superb, each one enhancing the dish in a different way. The complimentary chicken broth tasted like it had been simmering for days, rich and full of depth. Even the rice was exceptional, infused with a hint of coconut and subtle, aromatic spices I couldn’t quite identify. It was different from Singaporean-style Hainanese Chicken and a wonderful surprise. If you're looking for a good vegetable dish, check out the kangcun belecan (water spinach/空心菜). It's amazingly complex with a strong scent of fermented fish sauce that might put off those unfamiliar with Southeast Asian cuisine, but everyone else will love it! The portions are generous, so I'll be having it for lunch tomorrow! I also had a chance to try a complimentary dessert made from what tastes like tofu pudding and topped with pieces of fresh lychee. This was delicious as well! I’ll be back next time to try the char kway teow!

I’m trying to look for the best Malaysian restaurant in the bay area and this is definitely a top contender! The nasi lemak was one of the best I ever had where the ayam rendang was perfectly spicy! Not a huge fan of the salad but my grandmother loved it! Only place that I tried gave us prawn crackers which gave it so much more of an authentic feel!

Had an awesome experiencing dining here with friends on a Wednesday evening around 6 pm. There's lots of tight parking nearby and there's a Lee's Supermarket that you can park at if you have a bigger car. It's about a 3 minute walking distance. Chicken Licious is an underrated spot! It was empty when we arrived but soon got busy for the dinner rush. They have an aesthetic table with a floral wall! Very cute for photos or if you're a food blogger. The staff member was super helpful with our orders as we had someone who was allergic to shrimp and pineapple. So they were mindful to either remove or separate those items from the dish. I ordered the hainan chicken, and it was a delicious bento box. Lovely assortment of salad, rice, sauces, and chicken. I loved how they have chicken broth on tap. It's a soup that's been cooked over 8 hours. Awesome experience and would come here again to try a few more dishes.

Pumped to have a Malaysian spot in the east SJ area! Tried the char kway teow, kangkung, and nasi lemak. The chicken curry in the nasi lemak was a bit oily but very flavorful, portion sizes were quite solid, I wish the food was a bit more spicy, and the kangkung was the highlight for me! Thought the food was a little bit on the pricier side for a restaurant where you order at the counter then seat yourself, but the quality and quantity of food did make up for this. Clean, spacious seating area and very quick service!

4.5 STARS I was debating rounding up or down so I wanted to visit Chicken Licious a second time (first visit in July). Then, they blew up on TikTok. Welp not happening now, at least not for the next 6 months. Opening in 2022, Chicken Liicous is from two brothers who grew up working at their parent's Malaysian resto in San Mateo (Langkawi Malaysian Island). M E N U Traditional Malaysian Food: Soup, noodles, rice, and bentos. Party trays available. FYI, their Chili Crab is $85. Fast-casual service. Order at the counter and they'll bring your food to you. Self-serve water, condiments, and chicken broth. F O O D * Karipap 咖喱角: Curry Puffs w/ chicken filling (3pc - $12): https://tinyurl.com/bdfz4eb4 Solid starter served fresh out of the fryer, shatteringly crispy and flaky with a savory, well-seasoned chicken filling. * Bak Kut Teh 肉骨茶: Pork Rib Soup ($20): https://tinyurl.com/38t8j65t With origins from Chinese immigrants, Bak Kuh Teh has become a national dish in Malaysia for its nourishing, restorative properties. Fork tender pork ribs, pork belly, and mushrooms simmered in a medicinal herbal broth. Because of its strong flavor it may not be everyone's jam. * Hainan Chicken 海南鸡饭 w/ boneless chicken thigh, chicken rice, pickled veggies, peanuts ($15): https://tinyurl.com/zt37zwu8 Perfectly poached free-range chicken (dark meat), moist and tender with a smooth delicate skin. Served boneless over a bed of sweet soy sauce. The rice was a little dry and not as flavorful but easily fixed with condiments. Served with cabbage salad and fresh cucumbers. LOVE that they have self-serve condiment bar and chicken broth. The broth was hot and comforting with a clean chicken flavor. A mandatory condiment for hainan chicken, the ginger and scallion sauce seemed past its prime. The ginger was browning with no zesty spice. Bummer. * Char Kway Teow 炒粿條: Stir-fried Noodles w/ shrimp, Chinese sausage, eggs ($18): https://tinyurl.com/3mwj27jd Our fav dish, the char kway teow had great savory, smoky wei hei flavor with soft, chewy noodles, firm shrimp, scrambled eggs, and savory chinese sausage. The green onions and bean sprouts provided a fresh crisp contrast to the flat rice noodles. * Pandan Rice ($3) Liked this more than the chicken rice, the pandan gave the rice a pretty hue and pleasant earthy, coconut flavor. S E R V I C E Warm and friendly service, seems like the owners' parents run the FOH. We arrived right when they opened on a Saturday so food service was prompt. A M B I A N C E Modern, casual with 8-9 tables. P A R K I N G Tight parking in the plaza during peak hours. Overall, there's not a strong presence of Malaysian restos in the bay so I can see why Chicken Licious has become so popular esp after blowing up on TT. 4.5 stars rounded up for a family-owned resto.

Soooo underrated! The food was high quality, came out piping hot, and everything was flavored perfectly. This was pretty close to food I ate in Kuala Lumpur! I definitely recommend these three dishes if you're new to Malaysian food: Char Kway Teow, Curry Mee (Singaporean Laksa), and the Nasi Lemak Bento. You can't go wrong with Hainan Chicken too. Sooo tender and simply delicious. My favorite parts of the restaurant are the friendly service, sauce bar, huge selection on the menu, and the herbal chicken broth ON TAP! So good!

This place is casual. You order at the counter and find a seat. There is a sauce bar and complimentary soup. I ordered the Nasi Lemak and Tom Yam King seafood noodle soup. The flavors were bold and spicy overall. The Nasi Lemak was good, but I do not recommend the Tom Yam Kung. The squid and shrimp were overcooked and the broth contained too many inedible bits that made it hard to enjoy.

After seeing so many reviews on social media being the most authentic Malaysian restaurant in San Jose, of course we had to try it. Chickenlicious started off by two chefs, Kevin and his brother they had chicken rice bento in the beginning of their career. They still sell chicken bento up to this point, and they are so delicious! You would find chicken that is juicy, moist, soaked with light soy sauce, with very tasty hainan rice. The second dish I rave about this place is their Char Kwey Tiaw. This is unbelievably delicious. First because they cooked it with pork lard, second, they use fresh ingredients to make this dish. I would definitely re-order this CKT for future visits. Third dish I would order for family and friends sharing is their Singaporean Chili Crab. They used Dungeness Crab showered with sweet, and spicy sauce, with eggs simmered on it. It was delicious! Fourth dish I would have it again is their Assam Penang Laksa. I believe they are the only restaurant that makes this dish. This is one of the best laksa I ever had. The broth tastes seafoody, and fresh at the same time since they use pineapple to freshen and balance the seafood out. Amazing dish! Restaurant is very clean, perfect for gatherings, even for takeout.

My boyfriend and I came on a Sunday around 1pm and the restaurant was packed! We waited for over 30 min to place our order and another 30 to wait for the food. We placed a togo order since we live nearby. We got - Ayam Penyet "印尼炸鸡" Smashed Fried Chicken (6/10) too salty - Nasi Lemak 辣死你妈 (9/10) very flavorful - Roti Canai 印度煎饼 / 2 pcs (10/10) The portions are decently large and we had plenty of leftovers. Out of everything I have tried, I really enjoyed the Roti Canai and would def come back for this. The roti was flaky and soft, and the dip was extremely flavorful!

Ordered online for pickup on a Sunday before they closed. Super seamless ordering and pickup process. Generous portions and extremely delicious! Truly an authentic Malaysian restaurant that I'm excited about! Nasi Lemak - there's a bit of a kick to this so beware, and everything was so flavorful. The coconut milk rice had a nice coconutty taste, rendeng was superb. Ahh overall loved this! Hainan Chicken -pretty standard hainan chicken rice, super delicious as well! They also provided a shrimp chip which was soooo good. I'd highly recommend any malaysian food lovers to try this place out. I can't wait to try their other offerings and dine in!

Heard about this place through IG. Ordered 3 items but definitely my favorite from all 3 would be the chili crab. The chili crab were sooo good especially the sauce it's cook with. I originally didn't expect that it'll be the whole crab when I ordered but seeing the price, it made all sense. It's definitely not an everyday type of food to order especially with how much it sells for (I think it's market price) but definitely worth to try when you're able to. Maybe they can sell something similar for cheaper price. The Imperial Tofu is sooo good too especially the housemade bean curd. Very delicious. Not a fan of the abalone but it didn't ruin the dish for me as I enjoyed the rest of it anyways. The other dish reminded me of pad see eew. It didn't really have a flavor by itself unless you add the shrimp paste sauce it comes with separately. Not a fan of the sauce, so I ate it as it is. The service can definitely be improved on. We're aware that we need to wait for some time (like 20 mins) but we're sure that we waited longer than that. But when the food is ready they all came pretty much at the same time. So maybe next time, if the other dishes takes a little longer, serve at least one of the dishes first or something. This restaurant is really a casual dining. It's like any ordinary restaurant in an Asian plaza. But the place is neat and clean in the inside.

Came by for lunch the other day and it was a phenomenal experience, just like in Southeast Asia! Despite the name being Chicken Licious, I felt the strength of their food is in their Malaysian dishes. Chicken Licious is located inside a strip mall on Senter Rd. Parking is challenging in the strip mall or on nearby residential streets. The inside of the restaurant is warm with a fan, just like in Malaysia. Ordering is done with the staff or on the tablet at the counter. They take credit cards. There is a sauce bar along with a self serve chicken broth station next to the register. The menu behind the counter reminds me of a hawker stall. Started off with the roti and it was decent. The roti was mysteriously a perfect circle. Having had tons of rotis in SE Asia, most if not all of the rotis come in a odd-shape due to being hand made... The curry dipping sauce was tasty. The char kwai tiu was phenomenal. Plenty of wok hei and lots of premium ingredients such as decent sized shrimp. Loved how the eggs were blended into the stir fry. Ordered a side of poached chicken and it was perfect. Poached to a perfect medium and served inside a bed of soy sauce. The kangkong belachan was decent. Flavoring was decent and much better than most renditions in the US. The curry puffs were also quite tasty and had some meat filing, just like the ones I had in SE Asia. Staff seems to all be from the same family. They were all helpful and cordial. ~$38/head after tax and gratuity for lunch.

I grew up eating South East Asian cuisine and always find myself craving it. I knew I had to swing by and try this place out when I was in town. I stopped in on an early Saturday afternoon, the place was packed, and all the tables were full. I had to wait a bit until a table was available to order. I ordered the ayam penyet, the chicken was well seasoned. The skin was golden and crispy, and the meat succulent. All the accoutrements were flavorful and complimented the dish. Don't forget to use the house made sauces too! I had to try the char way teow. It was served atop a banana leaf. Another dish packed with umami flavor, and wasn't too greasy, and definitely did not disappoint. Chicken Licious was definitely worth the wait for its authentic flavors and good portion sizes. I'll definitely be a return customer.

Don't let the name confuse you! This isn't a fried chicken place haha, I had to explain this to my friends. Since I have Singaporean family, I get super excited when I hear of Singaporean food in the bay! Singaporean restaurants are far and between, and often times the quality isn't nearly as good as the real thing in SG. Chicken Licious has a simplified menu of ~10 dishes with pictures (reminiscent of hawker center menus), making ordering nice and easy. Some dishes do come in bento boxes, making this place a convenient place to order takeout. I do like that they had self service seasoning (eg sambal sauce), water, and chicken soup bar. We were able to sit a larger group of ~9 people here at one big table. -- Food -- I had very high expectations and while the food was good and delicious, it wasn't what I was expecting. Perhaps some of these difference can be explained via a Malaysian v Singaporean cooking approach. The laksa tasted like it was missing something, possibly laksa leaves themselves. The Hainanese Chicken also was unexpected -- it came pre-drenched in soy sauce, which was a first for me and disappointing. I love the simplicity of the juicy chicken with the ginger x scallion x shallots paste, but the soy sauce was very overpowering. Char Kway Teow was good! They also had dishes that are Indonesian and they were delicious. I just wish they had more Singaporean dishes that I miss and crave. All in all, I do like this place for the super friendly service we received and the delicious food (my friend liked it! I just expected something different).

Finally caved and checked out Chicken Licious after hearing so much about their ckt. And yup, it lives up to the hype. Portion's generous for the price, and they actually have pork lard in it (!!), which is super rare here but so common (and flavorful) back in Malaysia. Wok hei is on point too. Got tempted to try something else and went for the asam laksa after. Wow, easily the most authentic one we've had in the area. The broth is so rich and flavorful, packed with that perfect tangy-spicy kick. And it comes with fried beancurd too?? Omg I loved it. I'd honestly buy a whole pack of those if they sold them on the side. Total comfort food, 10/10. Food took a bit of time to come out, but honestly worth the wait. Plus, the uncles serving us were so friendly and kept checking in to make sure everything tasted good. Will definitely be back! Shared how good this place is on my IG, and Malaysian friends have been asking where the spot is. Good food deserved to be shared.

Chicken Licious has blown up on social media with food vloggers advertising their famous Malayasian dishes like their Char kway teo and chili crab. The question is.. is there some truth to behind whats being promoted or is it merely just a paid advertisement? Well we had to see for ourselves. Located on Senter in an older, more run down plaza if San Jose, Chicken Licious is situated among various Vietnamese restaurants along with a Lee's Supermarket. If you're not familiar with this area or plaza in general, it is quite old and full of sketchy people. There are a lot of homeless people hanging around soliciting money. I would suggest only coming here during daytime and daytime only. That shouldn't be a problem since this place closes pretty early around 7 pm and last call being 6:30 pm. *Char kway teo - This dish is not commonly found in the Bay so of course, I had to try it. The noodles have that wok hay flavor with bits of charred lap cheong and shrimp. I would prefer the shrimp to be peeled or deep fried to oblivion so that the skin is crispy. No one wants to peel a shrimp in the middle of their meal. Flavors are all on point with a few bites that are a bit too salty with the sausage. Just needs some chili and call it a day! *Singaporean Laksa - The broth is creamy, rich, with a kick of spice. The noodles are eggy, thick, and substantial. This isn't the traditional noodle type used in laksa but it is my preferred noodle so no complaints from me. The meat was delicious and all around a bowl of comfort. *Roti - This is by far, hands down the best roti I have tried in the States. Not too greasy, but each bite you get the fluffy soft bread. The texture is airy yet full of flakey layers. The curry itself is very forward in spices and dimensional flavors. I would prefer a more mild creamy tasting curry in my opinion. I would probably buy the roti and find a different curry to dip it in. *Curry puff- These were delicious. Every bite took me back to being in Singapore. The pastry crust was buttery, flakey, a bit crumbly but so delicious. The curry filling was strong on the curry flavor and filled with bits of meat. A nice balance of flavors and filling ratio. I would get this again. *Mouthwatering chicken- the chicken was tender, soft, and moist. The sauce was a bit punchy, overwhelming in flavor especially when drenched on the chicken. I did enjoy it though. I thought it was weird that it came out in a disposable box rather than a plate. When you mix and match disposable dishes to non-disposable, i feel like it cheapens the meal. The restaurant is much cleaner than I expected. The interior is quite charming despite outside being a bit rougher. The self serve water and chicken broth was an excellent touch. I also loved the sauces pre packed and available to help yourself. In terms of food quality, I have no notes. The food is authentic, served fresh, and thoughtfully crafted. This place feels like you've literally stepped back into Malaysia without the high temperatures and humidity. You can't find food like this anywhere in the Bay Area so if you're craving Malaysian food, come here!

My first time having Singaporean dish and I really enjoyed the food. We had appetizer like the roti and egg rolls. We ordered 3 dishes. . i don't know the name but it was a dish with fat noodles and chicharron ( crispy meat). , a rice dish with prawns, and tofu dish with abalone and shrimp and cauliflower ( it's house special that you have to wait a bit ). Besides all these, they have a free soup and it was self serve ( i believe it's all you can eat). The service is great as you order at the counter and they bring the food to you. The ambience is pretty chill. There are plenty of tables to dine in. I will definitely check out other stuff! I highly recommend this place!

Great food and an expanded menu! Got to come back for some of the noodles too. The place was pretty busy today with many south East Asian patrons. Nice to hear the mix of languages so you know the food is authentic. The place is more colorful now with the Malaysian flag up front. The two brothers were serving today, so it was nice to see the full family affair! Will definitely come back again.

It's really 3.5 stars restaurant. I hope they will do well since there aren't many Malaysian restaurants in the South Bay. Food: - Char kway kak 炒粿角 3.5/5 - Ayam Penyet "印尼炸鸡" Smashed Fried Chicken 4/5 - Curry Mee 新加坡叻沙 Singapore Laksa 3/5 it's not Laksa soup but thick curry sauce Service: We ordered in the iPad and pay before you sit down. The lady at the front did not ask if we had any questions while we were debating what the dishes were. The older man was very friendly and helpful. They brought the dishes over at various times. They had a self service sauce, water, and broth area. Ambiance - I don't really like eating with plastic wear if dining in. We have enough micro plastics in our body and in the landfill. Unfortunately, I don't it's worth the 30 minutes drive.

Ok but very expensive Malaysian food with very limited choices I do t think k I would go again

Self-serve complimentary soup, water, and disposable utensils (fork, spoon, knife, chopsticks) They provide real plates. Roti - It was fine but I have had better. Hainan Chicken - The chicken was good but the rice was underdone. Char Kway Teow - This was above average. Restroom is very clean and thoughtful, even offer mouthwash and hand lotion

Their chicken is not that licious, while the chicken itself was tender, it lacked flavor and tasted quite bland. The rice, which should usually be aromatic and rich, was also much too bland for what this dish is supposed to offer. I may still go back but definitely gonna get something else.

I came here for dinner one evening and ordered the Char Kway Teow 炒粿條 and Ayam Penyet "印尼炸鸡" - Smashed fried chicken. The Char Kway Teow was recommended by the staff, it's stir fried noodles with shrimp, chinese sausage, bean sprouts and chives. This was a little too greasy and not much wok hay. The ayam penyet came with a large piece of fried chicken (drumstick and thigh). Chicken didn't have much flavor but the skin was fried to crispy, it was reasonably moist. It had sauce on the side with pickled veggies, salad, coconut rice with chicken fat bits. You needed a sauce for the chicken otherwise no flavor. It's nice that they do have a sauce bar where you can pick your sauces. They also provide some for your order. Food came out quickly after ordering and there is parking but this lot can be quite busy. I'll definitely come back to try their other dishes since I don't see or hear much about Malaysian food such as trying their laksa and nasi lemak.

This is specifically for the prawn mee. The broth to me felt 1-dimensional. It predominantly tasted like that of fried dried shrimp made into a broth. The noodles/shrimp were bland. The chicken was very soft though.

Been wanting to try this place because of the hype and how the food looked. Not sure if we got a bad batch, but the flavor was very lacking... Got the Nasi Lemak and the Mee Goreng. The Nasi Lemak dish was ok, the curry chicken looked very appetizing and I thought it would be savory and packed with flavor, but it tasted like an unsalted curry paste with oil. At least the chicken was cooked nicely since it was tender. Maybe it needed more seasoning? I was a bit shocked though. The Mee-Goreng was also just ok, I definitely tasted the wok-hay flavor, but yet again that's all I could taste. Very bland even though it looks very saucy which made me surprised again. The redeeming factor for this restaurant was that they had a sauce bar and I had to use that for both dishes since it was missing the savory factor. Both dishes were very fragrant and aromatic but felt like it was missing something. Service was also really nice and welcoming, I'd maybe consider coming back again to give it a second shot!

It was our first time to try this place. For appetizers, we ordered the curry puffs, roti, and the crispy prawn rolls. For our entrees, we tried the hainan chicken, ayam bakar bbq chicken, and chow kueh teow. The food was great tasting, and the service was great. They provide free chicken broth, and a variety of sauces. The dishes came out pretty quickly. The place is very clean and bright. We will definitely be coming back to try other dishes on the menu. Five stars!!

We came here on a Wed afternoon craving chicken rice after the lunch rush so the place was totally empty and we were able to put in our order immediately. The restaurant itself is located in an old strip mall. Very clean and the sauce bar was a nice touch. The free soup that comes with every order was warm and a little sweet and herbal. Not my favorite. The Hainan chicken came out about 15 minutes after we ordered - which felt like a long time. Maybe a good sign that everything would be fresh and awesome? Not really... The chicken was super moist but totally flavorless. The soy based sauce it was swimming in was totally bland as well. All of the sauces from the sauce bar seemed really diluted in flavor as well. The rice came out dry. Probably the best thing in the plate was the pickled cabbage- it was bright and crunchy with great seasoning. The problem is you get just a few pieces of this - the rest of the "salad" is just undressed greens. Overall pretty disappointed with this place. Didn't stand out from any of the other chicken and rice places that have popped up.

Best Char Kueh Teow in the Bay Area. Tried many versions of CKT from Georgetown in Penang to Chinatown in Manhattan. Chickenlicious is at the top of the list. Wok hay, flavor, and liao (ingredients) exceeded expectations. Texture was just right, which can be challenging for this type of flat rice noodle. Shrimp was very fresh and cooked just right. Just missing the cockles. Roti Canai was excellent. Usually go to the morning market in PJ old town to buy from the mamak stall. The curry sauce at chickenlicious was high quality, and is typically what I use to judge my roti in the US. However, the bread itself was way out of the leagues of any of the roti Canai I've had outside of Malaysia. It did not taste frozen. Texture was flakey, crispy, and soft all at the same time. This brought me back to breakfast time at my grandparents house in PJ. Nostalgic. My family also tried the mee goreng, nasi lemak, chicken rice, and Penang laksa (with ipoh influence). My mom said the laksa was even better the next day, and she liked that it came with a generous helping of tofu skin to absorb the soup. Chickenlicious also offers complimentary chicken broth at the counter, for digestion. This is the kind of restaurant you go to when you feel homesick, to feel closer to a place 8,477 miles away.

3.5 stars but rounding up! If you're coming here for anything, make sure it's the Hainan Chicken. The rice itself was okay, but I was obsessed with the chicken itself lol. It was so good! We were looking for a Malaysian spot to try out in SJ and landed on Chicken Licious. They're located on Senter Market in a veeery busy plaza. The parking lot can be rather tight and it could be difficult to find a spot to park if you're coming during a busy hour. We ended up ordering a few things to share: + Hainan Chicken (4/5): I LOOOVED the chicken! The chicken was super moist and flavorful. It reminded me of Singapore! The rice was just okay, as were the side sauces it came with. + Nasi Lemak (2.5/5): I felt like the pieces of meat that we were given were mostly bones. The sambal didn't quite hit for me either, I was hoping that they'd provide more anchovies on the side too. + Roti Canai (3.5/5): Obsessed with the roti but the sauce tasted rather bland :( + Laksa Penang (2.5/5): Also another miss for us - I thought it was good initially, but as we continued eating the lack of broth started to make the noodles all congealed and mushy. I'd pass on this next time! The pros: They serve free soup here and it's pretty good! They keep it pretty clean and service is friendly, too. The downsides: they use a lot of plastic utensils and dishes, which can be convenient if you don't finish your meal. However, it just felt a bit wasteful - it'd be great if they were a bit more sustainable.

Get the chicken bento with the bones on the chicken - yum Get the baked dunganess crab Or prawns ala carte. It's like Chinese/ Vietnamese and a little Japanese style all enmeshed in one melay Fun place with pretty good food with lots of combinations. I will go back

Service was superb, a family owned business which care about the food quality and feedbacks from the customers. Offer a huge variety of local Malaysian cuisines especially those that we usually find at the Malaysia hawkers centers. Indoor dining area is clean and cosy too. Flavors, serving and presentation met the expectation! Penang Assam Laksa served by this restaurant is so far the best in the South bay!

You really can't go wrong with much here: the almost everything I've tried is delicious. The Singaporean Laksa, Popcorn chicken, and the Nasi Lemak are coconut-infused and very, very fragrant and flavorful. I would probably pass on the Char Kway Teow, which didn't have much seasoning or taste to it.

What a delightful find! Tucked away amongst the shops, I discovered this wonderful 3-year-old in a business Malaysian restaurant. The owner was incredibly welcoming and helpful. I loved the self-serve beef broth station, the variety of chili sauces, and the refreshing beverage options like Thai tea. I opted for the smashed chicken and nasi lemak, which were delicious! The chicken was incredibly tender and flavorful. I couldn't help but notice the Chili Crab being served to other diners - it looked absolutely mouthwatering! I'll definitely be back to try it soon. The restaurant itself was very clean, which I always appreciate. GIVE A TRY!

I wanted this to be good. I really did. I'll start with the two highlights: The crab. That was good. Very good. The service was also excellent. Fast and friendly. Cantonese is nice to hear. Cantopop music was a nice touch and nostalgic. The restaurant was clean and the shopping center is one I grew up going to so it had nostalgia, comfort, and familiarity working for it at the outset. Then we got the Hainan chicken, the Nasi Lemak, and the Chicken Ho-Fun. Nope. Nope. Nope. Sad to report you can get better Hainanese chicken for less money at the Lee's Supermarket in the same shopping center. How? Nasi Lemak is the national dish and is usually so packed with food and flavor it knocks you out. This was not that. Ipoh Garden in San Mateo is the standard and this one fell well short. Chicken Ho Fun is one of my personal faves and this was seriously lacking. Most pho places do this better. Chicken licious this was not. Pho Ga 88 remains the standard. I come by this shopping center a lot and I want the restaurants here to do well (there's been some turnover). I hope this place turns around cause it provides a great option in addition to all the Vietnamese food in the area. I'm giving it 3 stars cause I have hope and I will return to try again and I want to revise this review for the better.

Came back and the place was still great. Definitely more people need to try. The food good and spicy. The restaurant owner was super nice too. We got extra desserts for sitting and talking. Super grateful

We saw the ad on IG and decided to give this restaurant a try because there is not many Malaysian restaurants in the area. They were so friendly! It was fast and easy to self order and grab a table. Everything we ordered was delicious.

My family enjoys Singaporean and Malaysian food but it is hard to find good restaurants in San Jose. We ordered Nasi Lemak, Char Kway Teow and Singaporean Laska and they are very authentic and Savory. Would highly recommend these dishes. 很正宗的馬來西亞菜，食物很有鍋氣

In 40yo shopping center gentrifying. The new tenants are taking a risk based on the Lee's supermarket next door. In a transition period. Watering hole for homeless who are being phased out. Mix of old and new incoming businesses. Kindy cakes is new, can get desserts for 2-3$ which is unheard of. Replacement for a single donut. Refrigerated parfit instead of a donut. Malaysian cuisine, nothing close except the sit down restaurants in Millbrae and milpitas. The food here is better. Haiyaa niece and nephew. Uncle Roger's cuisine. All of the chicken dishes are good. 20$/person with portion size for 2. the same family owns Lyang Lyang in milpitas. https://www.kqed.org/arts/13974974/malaysian-food-san-jose-hainan-chicken-licious better than the other hainan chicken restaurants in south bay

We tried the nasi lemak and the smashed fried chicken from this place and it is a m a z i n g. The food is delightfully fresh and exploding with so many flavors. We need to come through to try the rest of their items--this place is a must visit!

This place gets a 6/5 for service! The Hainan chicken is great! Hoping this place expands to east bay!

This place is malaysian Restaurant and they have asian yummy food, they dont have waitress or servers and you only order the food and pay in the cashier afterthat they bring your order to your table. They dont have a lot of tables or chairs and if you lucky when they busy you get the tables. The place is comfertable and they have a sauce selection and herbal chicken soup.

It's been awhile since my hubby and I had Malaysian cuisine. We took a chance on Chicken Licious. Don't let their name fool you. They have so much more than chicken. We ordered Mee Goreng, Singaporean Laksa, and their pice de resistance, Singaporean Crab. The flavors of these three dishes were engaging and pleasing to the palate. They were absolutely authentic and delicious. The service informal, friendly, and informative. They really know their cuisine. The ambience was casual and welcoming. We strongly suggest you try this place if you live in the Bay Area or when you are in San Jose, CA.

Got take out from here. They have a variety of delicious traditional options! They were very fast with the food. It was done well before their estimated time. The restaurant was completely empty on a weekday late afternoon, when I arrived. The person who handed me the food had a Malaysian accent, feel very authentic! I appreciated that they were careful with how they packaged the food - especially with the laksa. They made sure the separate the noodles from the soup and the crispy piece. In terms of food, I think that they could use a bit more wok hei for the char kuey tiao, and a bit more spice for the curry puff. I thought that their laksa was delicious though. Very shoik! Definitely the stand out. We got it with a piece of rendang, which was a bit strange to mix rendang flavors with laksa flavors, but the rendang beef was pretty tender.

This restaurant food serves authentic Malaysian food and their quality is excellent!! My favorite is their Prawn Mee! Their Prawn Mee soup is made using lots of prawn heads & shells and slow cooked for 7 hours to give the rich prawn flavor & taste! I can say, this is the best Prawn Mee in the Bat Area!!!! A highly recommended dish and it is a must try!!!!

I ordered through Postmates. The portion was large, however the chicken was not well marinated. This is a common factor in many chicken places. It became a hard chewy drumstick.

I am a bit nostalgic about naked fried chicken. My mom used to get it for us as kids, but stopped as we got older. I have zero clue where she got it (I assume some random Chinese to-go place). So I was pretty stoked to hear about the fried chicken at Chicken Licious. This was a lot more flavorful since it was marinated with a ton of seasonings. It came with rice, pickles, and sambal. The sambal had fermented flavor that I really enjoyed. It was a complete meal for less than $20.

Hainan chicken: 9/10, better than the other "Chicken Meets Rice"-type locations Nasi lemak: 10/10, chicken curry is unique Char kueh teow: 6/10, I'm used to one that's not as smoky Roti sauce: 9.5/10, sauce is really good Longan winter melon tea: 5/10, the jelly was really mushy from having sat in the tea for a while Longan soy milk pudding: 7/10 Free chicken soup: 10/10 Staff was super kind to our two kids and even thought about them when we were asking for recommendations. We appreciated them!

malaysian approved - we got the chicken licious fried rice, assam laksa, nasi lemak and kangkung belacan. Everything tasted super super delicious and the service was great. Took me right back home.

Authentic Malaysian food. The assam curry fish is the best. Ordering some takeout since I live in Milpitas Friendly staff and they are on local tv Will go back again

Came here after work on a Thursday and it was pretty dead. Usually not a good sign but we were proved wrong. I'll admit I've never had Malaysian food but can you really go wrong with fried chicken? We ordered the: Ayam Penyet smashed fried chicken: this was delicious! The pickled veggies and the roasted peanuts were a great complement to the crispy fried chicken. It also came with a piece of fried tofu. The fresh chili garlic sauce was super spicy and the rice was good. At $18 it is a bit on the pricier side and we would have wanted more chicken. Ayam Bakar: similar to the Ayam Penyet only that this chicken was saltier as it sat in a garlicky sweet soy sauce. I preferred this one because it had coconut rice. It also came with roasted peanuts and pickled veggies. Overall the food was delicious! They have bunch of sauces you can try but I prefer the ginger scallion oil. They also have a hot chicken broth station and orange strawberry infused water. We will definitely be coming back to try other things on the menu!

I am impressed with how authentic the food tastes. The Hainan chicken was very tender , and the sauces are authentic and not too sweet. The char kway teoh taste pretty similar to what I had in Singapore at the hawker stands. Would recommend