Rooster & Rice

Food is ok but big portion. Some part of rice was undercooked and side of soup tastes weird to me. I was so excited to try the chicken rice during my vacation in Houston but I couldn't get 100% of experience because they messed up my order. I supposed to get one of the original sauce and one of ginger scallion sauce (purchased extra) but they gave me 2 of ginger scallion sauce. No chance for me to try the original way. sad face. I can say their chicken rice is still better than some places I have tried in different cities.

Had no clue Rooster and Rice & OhMyGogi! Joined forces. The guy at the front counter was awesome, person-able, knowledgeable on the menu, and helped us out greatly. From start to finish! I first had OhMyGogi! When they were just a taco truck driving around town and at local events like for HUG Tx2k. We absolution enjoyed everything we tried. The Korean BBQ Street Tacos were just full of flavor as a must try item! The sliders were our other favorite along with the quesadilla. And Rooster & Rice is just as delicious, highly suggest for first timer to try the “cutlet” the crust and crunchiness is the way to go. Chicken was juicy, tender, and full of flavor for something so simple. The only bad item worth noting is that seating inside is rather limited. (See pic) it’s VERY small, 4-5 seats at a bar counter top. So if you plan to sit down, you’ll have to sit outside to enjoy your hot meal. But don’t let that stop you. We enjoyed it so much, we already went back for more today w the family. (Have to update the review with more pictures and videos of our food selections) Definitely worth a stop and try out if your in the area. Until next time.

Rooster & Rice offers a simple, unadorned take on classic Hainanese chicken rice. While the concept is promising, the execution left something to be desired. The chicken, presumably their star ingredient, was unfortunately bland and lacked depth. The boiled preparation resulted in loose, underwhelming skin and meat that yearned for more flavor. The absence of spice on the chicken, rice, and cucumber further contributed to the overall lackluster experience. The accompanying Thai seasoning and chicken broth offered some respite, but ultimately couldn't salvage the dish. While some may appreciate the minimalist approach, those who prefer bolder flavors and crave a bit of heat may be disappointed. The $14 price tag for such a basic meal also felt steep. If you're seeking a simple, unseasoned chicken and rice dish, Rooster & Rice may suffice. However, for those who enjoy more robust flavors and spice, it might be best to explore other options.

I really liked the food. Thai chicken looks bland, cause it kind of is. It is supposed to be a light, refreshing meal. This place was good. Big portions. Nice atmosphere. Friendly service. Only drawback is the markup on everything else. Almost $2 to add an extra 1oz cup of sauce! Almost $4 for a Mexican coke!

Really good simple chicken and rice with some healthy options. Staff is very nice. I love ordering with a poached egg and extra sauces on the side. Can't wait for all the other businesses to open in the area.

i ordered the vegetarian and was told they were out of tofu, so i got eggs instead. maybe i should have specified a way i wanted them cooked, but i had wrongly placed my trust in the judgement of the chef. i open up my togo order to find two essentially raw eggs placed on top of rice and veggies. both the veggies and rice were undercooked and overall the meal just made me sad. the broth was my one comfort because it at least, was really tasty.

Great spot. Good variety of classic Asian chicken foods and everything is fresh. Staff is really nice and helpful. Parking is easy and free, took my family there and got crispy chicken and rice. Cost effective also. Will be back for sure

Loved everything. I wasn’t sure what to order and they were super helpful to explain everything and make recommendations. Large portions and great as left overs.

I'm so happpy they opened a rooster and rice here in Houston. I used to eat the original location all the time when I lived in Northern California. A true gem and great addition to the neighborhood. They deserve all the best and I wish them the best of luck and great success here in Houston! Hainan chicken is one of my favorite things to eat and they do it well. I feel the city doesn't have very many options for hainan chicken so I'm glad to finally have one that does it right. The area is in a cute little area where there's lots of other restaurants nearby. Seating area is small for rooster and rice but right outside there's lots of patio seating for the shared space and a huge green area for kids to play.

They have apparently changed a few things and it was not good. I ended up paying $17 for a chicken breast and some slimy sticky rice. It was pretty terrible.

I ordered in advance online via their website. When I ordered I knew they weren't open yet and their system notified of that but I was able to pick it 20-30 minutes after they open. The moment my order was confirmed, I get a call from the restaurant telling me they need to cancel my order because they are not open. Confused, I ask if they were close today but was told they open at 11 AM (probably 10 minute later when the person called me). I ask why they need to cancel my order if they will be open later. The person mention it take time to make, which I said I understand and ask when will it be done and the person said 11:30 AM. I said okay that is fine with me and the person said oh okay and then hung up. It is a small restaurant in a plaza with a courtyard style area with grass so no actually dining area inside the restaurant. I got the cutlet and it was thin piece of chicken and the chicken rice was very wet. The sweet chili sauce was great and a good spicy level for me. The saddest part is I got 3 chicken with rice meal and I came home to missing the chicken broth that should have came with it. The popcorn chicken was more breading than chicken as well and slightly dry. I hope they work on their customer service here.

Rooster & Rice was straight fire! Seriously so good. Come here asap! Walking in, the shopping complex looks pretty new. I honestly didn't realize this area existed until coming to Rooster & Rice. The menu is pretty straightforward. Different types of chicken and rice with a variety of sauces and other specialty items available. This place basically specializes in Hainanese chicken rice, and I'm totally here for it. This comforting Chinese dish includes juicy chicken, fragrant chicken rice, cucumber/cilantro, fresh chili/ginger, their special garlic soybean sauce, and a side of their chicken broth to bring it all together. I also tried their special larb popcorn chicken. It was crispy, well seasoned, and came with this special habanero sauce and sweet chili sauce. Literally no complaints whatsoever on the food. The guys working the counter were really friendly and gave some great recommendations if it's your first time. They also have happy hour Mon - Fri 2-4pm and reverse happy hour from 8-9pm where you can get 30% off your order. Also a plus they offer a healthcare/first responder discount, thank you! Definitely come here asap for their chicken rice. Can't wait to try the rest of their menu, enjoy!

I love khao mun gai and I'm always looking for it on a menu so when I heard this was opening I was excited. I went on the soft opening weekend and got the original. I subbed the KMG for ginger scallion and I loved it! There was plenty of the aromatic and perfectly cooked rice, the chicken, both breast and thigh was juicy, and the ginger scallion sauce, I could just smother on everything. On my second try, I got the cutlet and though fried, it was still just as juicy and packed with flavor. The small side of picked veggies was crunchy and just a bit of spice. The chicken broth I saved for lunch the next day both times, adding to green tea noodles I had at home. This will be my regular go to for khao mun gai from now on. As for the restaurant, there's more seating outside than in, and you can order by kiosk or with a person.

This was not spicy at all. Claims to be but there was no flavor and zero spice. I was not impressed and it's one of those places where it's not good, not great, it's just...eh. The sauce was OK, but it didn't really add to the meal or flavor. All in all; not my cup of tea. I tried it and don't plan on returning.

I ordered carryout. It was ready when I got there. Cute and clean atmosphere. Food was hot, seasoned well, and great portion.

This place is amazing! Lee is super friendly and welcoming. The taste of the chicken brings me back to my visit in Southeast Asia. I cannot recommend this place enough. Parking wasn't an issue. Cute outdoor seating in a shared plaza.

The food is hot and fresh and doesn't take long to come. Ordered the Original with rice. The service is nice and friendly. They are by no means aggressive and rude even though we were extremely unsure of what to order. The Ambiance has an 80's music vibe. Not bad.

So this is my 85 year old dad's review. This dish is similar to the Hainanese chicken and rice. It's the Thai version. Dad said the chicken and rice was just ok. We opted for the scallion sauce because my dad doesn't eat spicy and the Hainanese chicken and rice usually comes with a scallion sauce. His take was that everything would have been good if the sauce was better. And if anyone has an immigrant parent, you know that they are super hard to please when it comes to food. He did say he'd be willing to try again at a later date. I will say the staff were super nice and the look of the spot was cute. The location is a little hard to find esp with the construction work. Def a spot to try tho esp if you like chicken and rice.

Yum! If you're a fan of that yellow-green sauce or the fragrant chicken rice that comes with Hainanese chicken, you're in for a treat :D The chicken rice is so addicting, tasty, and easy to eat (like you literally don't have to chew it). The Original is just the plain chicken with their chicken rice. The chicken seems like it's cooked with a sous vide so it's super soft, but it's not really seasoned at all. They're generous with their sauces though, and although the sauce that comes with the original is super flavorful (salty, sweet), it's not the one that makes me dream of this dish. Ask for the ginger scallion sauce!! It's salty and so, so good~ The Cutlet is panko-crusted chicken (think tonkatsu) with the chicken rice. Fried nicely, not too greasy or hard-- add a beauuuutifully soft boiled egg to make it next level! With bowls being $15 each (+ $2 for the egg), it's a little hefty for the amount of meat (and basically no veggies), but if you're not an animal like me, you can definitely save half of the chicken rice for another meal. They give you a lot! There are only 4 window seats inside and some tables for 2 outside. They don't have water unless you buy their Fiji bottles for $2 each and use only disposable containers/utensils, so come with your reusable bottles (and utensils)! Was happy to try this place-- it's bit of a drive for me but I would come back if I was craving this dish specifically~

Nothing special, its just rice & meat.. its not bad, its just nor memorable. Its just rice & meat....

Pretty pricey for just rice and chicken. Service was fast. Seemed like the food was already cooked and ready so all they had to do was box it up. The white meat was a bit dry but the sauce that came with it was good. Luckily my kids didn't mind the dry chicken and ate the food without any complaints.

Overall, the taste was okay, not great but it wasn't bad either. I'm not sure if I would have it again based off value of the price I paid and the taste. We got The original and the chicken was steamed and didn't taste dry. Sauce and rice was good. Broth comes with it. I wasn't a fan of the remaining chicken feathers so I just set it aside. Popcorn chicken was a disappointment, I wouldn't recommend it unless you really like A LOT of spicy seasoning. Not worth the $15, I would've rather gotten chicken karage at a tea house that was $5 over that. It was SO overpowering that you couldn't enjoy it. My husband has a hard time swallowing it too. I tried mixing it with rice but it was so much. We drank all the water we had bc of all that dry seasoning that was caked on it. Not a kid a friendly appetizer to share. My son loves popcorn chicken and couldn't enjoy it with us. We had to go somewhere else to find food for him after. I really was looking forward to this spot but maybe not for me personally. Do give it a try though! I saw a lot of 5 star reviews but I wanted to be transparent about my experience. The cashier wasn't very welcoming, he didn't even look up and stuck his finger up told me to wait so he can fix something but it took a while so I walked away to sit down. Someone else came in after me and he skipped me and serviced that guy. He didn't even realize what he did. I made my husband order after that bc I didn't want to deal with him. The nice woman that brought food to us made things better with her smile.

Placed a to go order since I've been hearing so much about this place. I ordered the cutlet and the original. In my opinion, the original was way better than the cutlet. The cutlet was a bit dry and needed sauce to help lessen the dryness. The original was flavorful and the chicken was juicy and tender. The garlic soy sauce is really what ties it all together. We love khao mun gai so will def be back for the original. We placed our order online and wished they would put the seasonal items online as well so customers have the option of ordering. Overall fun ambiance and very friendly employees!

First time visit and most likely last as well. 2 stars for me. Although the soup was good, the rice and chicken are no better than Panda Express. Rice is just white rice without seasoning and the chicken was dry. Additionally, I can't justice paying $4 for steamed veggies (total $17 for essentially a $4 meal). If you like overpaying for a meal prep, go for it. Check receipt for price breakdown.

Rooster & Rice is my go-to coming to Houston from the SF Bay Area. The flavor of the rice and fresh chicken is perfect for anyone who wants a simple, high-quality meal. It's especially good if you are focused on fitness and need to get your protein, carbs, and fats macros. Usually go for the original with 1/2 thigh 1/2 breast and white rice. Good portions. Never disappoints.

Simple food! Fragrant rice, crispy chicken, and comforting broth. Their spicy creamy sauce was a great complement to the chicken!

My Thai posse was not able to join so here is a review from a none Thai person that has only had traditional Thai foods. This chicken with rice is a traditional celebration dish, it is time consuming and not available at most restaurants. The idea is to make chicken soup, then use the soup for the rice. The meat is sliced up and server with a crushed ginger sauce. The version served here is plain rice, with a small cup of soup on the side. The ginger sauce taste very good, but not paired well with the over cooked chewy chicken. I am not sure about how this place is going to survive unless people are searching for some none popular Thai dish?

Food tasty, amount is good, service quality is good, no lines, ambience is outdoors seating with lawn for kids playing and limited stool seat inside,

Finally tried this chicken rice place, I got the original. It was SO delicious. It's simple in concept, just chicken and rice, but with the broth and the sauce, and the perfectly poached chicken. It's just tasty. Will definitely be back.

Their Khao Tom Gai is so good. It really hits the spot when I'm craving it and it really helps when I'm sick! The crispy chicken skins are also really addicting and I appreciate how they pack everything so it doesn't topple over!

The food here is so delicious!! The original chicken meal and fried chicken meals are the best. I don't think there's anything else in Houston like this. It's like a chicken hainanese rice meal. It's so good!! You order in an iPad and service is fast and friendly. It's located in an area called The Stomping Ground. There's a parking lot with plenty of parking.

My boyfriend and I LOVE this place!! My favorite is their popcorn chicken with their spicy sauce. A MUST TRY!!! Their service was great too, very fast and the chef was very kind and friendly too! Definitely recommend !

This was one of the most depressing chicken sandwiches I've ever had. For $16-17, it was about 1/4 of a chicken thigh cut so thinly that there was more breading than chicken. At most parts of the sandwich, there was one layer of grain of chicken held together by breading. I thought for the same price as the rice dishes that there would be the same amount of chicken but it's nowhere close. I could barely taste it because it was masked by the taste of two buns and lettuce. If you zoom in on the pic there's even a spot where it's only breading and no meat. How is that possible? Unless it was cut so thin that just the chicken fat was holding it together then breaded. On the left of the picture it looks thicker but it was just more breading. The place is new, clean, and cute. The crispy sweet potato fries were cooked and seasoned well. This place has potential but I feel absolutely gypped.

Tried them for the first time through doordash. Service was fast, the chicken and rice with veggies absolutely fresh and delicious! Their ginger sauce on the side is amazing! Would definitely be ordering from them again!

I found rooster and rice when searching for some Thai food in the area. The concept was super intriguing so I decided to stop by and was not disappointed! This location is in Stomping Grounds and parking is plentiful, although not directly adjacent to the restaurant. When walking in, the employee working was *so* friendly and helpful - even though he was on his own. He made a point to explain the menu to me and provide recommendations. He prepared the food quickly and it all smelled fabulous! I ordered the Original, added a poached egg, and a side of ginger scallion sauce. This was definitely pricier than I expected - a $2 up charge for an egg is fairly normal but $2 more for a side of sauce seemed egregious and I wouldn't do that again. I also got a Thai tea - not realizing it was just bottled and not store made, so that was disappointing. I was excited to dig into the food and enjoy it - I had ordered takeout so I opened it at the brewery and the smell was fabulous. I doused the chicken and rice with both the KMG sauce and the ginger scallion - a great combo but not worth $2 extra in my opinion. Sauces were flavorful - as was the chicken and rice pre-sauce. The cucumbers were plain and not pickled as I expected which was fine. I wasn't sure what to do with the chicken broth so I ended up drinking that afterwards. Overall delicious, but definitely pricey. I would like to see some more reasonable sauce prices as I fully enjoyed my extra sauce but don't think it was worth the money. I felt full and decently healthy - will eat again.

We tried out Rooster & Rice before when we visted SF 9 years ago and it was pretty good, so wanted to see if it was as good as we remembered. The verdict was mixed, the general flavor was ok, my main issue was that the steamed chicken was pretty dry and tasted like something I can make at home by boiling a small chicken for 40 minutes, 3*s. The rice was tasty, but a bit too mushy from being overcooked? The chicken cutlet had a nice flavor and was my favorite, 4*s. The popcorn chicken was my least favorite, 2*s and not very good compared to the same from either long coffee or rice to meet you. Eating outside in the courtyard was nice during spring, but I can imagine how hot it will get during the summer. It's hard to live up to fond memories.

Went there for the first time, food was delicious ... Original and went with all thighs and has fried chicken skins.. Highly Highly suggest to management to get a lighted OPEN sign. While I was there pulling up I ask the customer pulling out are they open .. he said I don't think so and drove off ...

I recently had this place for takeout, and it's so good! Fast service, decent portion size, delicious, and nutritious! I got the original plate--so simple and so good! I'm happy a place that specializes in khao man gai opened in Houston. The plate came with chicken over rice, cucumber, broth on the side, and an amazing sauce to put on your chicken/rice. I'll be back for more! Parking situation: on-site

Food is simple but delicious. Love the sauces. Can't go wrong with the chicken skins. We usually order the original and the cutlet and just share!

All the credit goes to the food here. Chicken is cooked well, both the breast and the cutlet. The white rice has great flavor, but the brown is not prepared the same way and has none. One of the sauces that came with the cutlet was inedibly spicy. The cup of broth on the side is surprisingly delicious, being that it is clear broth. Regarding the restaurant location itself... There are a bunch of photos uploaded by the restaurant, and these are not representative of this location. There are 4 bar height stools inside. Otherwise, patrons are expected to sit at tiny bistro sets outside in the Houston heat. Do not bring a family of 4 because there is literally nowhere to sit, except maybe the ground by the artificial turf, if that's your thing. Pricing is fairly steep. If I'm feeling this spendy, I'd probably go somewhere with a more comfortable dining experience.

Amazing healthy dishes! One of my favorite places to go to for fast healthy foods. Even found out they have happy hour and reverse happy hour

I finally decided to try this place after weeks of contemplating. Due to the high price of the meals. I ordered the " original." I think the chicken thighs were poached or boiled, not so sure. It was served with a couple of several chopped cucumbers and ginger dipping sauce over flavored rice. It was good with the sauce. You don't want to eat the chicken without the sauce. However, it's a healthy restaurant but the price is just too high. I paid $14 almost $15 for boiled chicken mover rice. I don't think I will go back. I give a 3 star due to it being plain with a high price.

I intend to eat at this restaurant. I was very disappointed because I ate at the first branch in San Francisco. The food I ate today was terrible, the rice was very hard, the soup was very salty. The amount of food is less than in San Francisco. But the chicken is good.

Nice and clean inside. Easy ordering procedure via iPad. The original is what I went with. The chicken is moist and the broth was flavorful. Overall it was a tasty lunch.

I really liked the chicken, it was not dry and tender. The sauces weren't very good though. I would normally probably give them another try. We paid $2 for extra "Thai Sriracha" and only less than 1oz! I don't think we needed more since I didn't like it but that is ridiculously expensive, it comes in a 2 oz container but it's not even 1/2 filled. We even asked about it.

Stop by for some lunch at R&R. Staff are super friendly, thank you Lee for showing us around. Great food and great service. We'll be back on our next visit to Houston.

Do not be fooled if you fail to see a long line. My wife and kids ordered food at another spot in the complex. If I was going on seeing where the masses were going, I'd have gotten food where they did. I decided to try Rooster & Rice. It was great! Sauce was great! Service was great! By the way, I tried food from where the rest of the family ordered - not as good.

Very small, casual restaurant. Only 4 bar type seats inside and some more tables outside. Everything is served in to go containers. The food was good but very overpriced. Small containers of sauces are $2. The water tasted like mildew and they have no ice. How can a restaurant in Houston have no ice?

Amazing tender chicken with chicken rice. The sauce is the bomb. Surprise? Popcorn chicken with their habeñero sauce will leave your tongue tingly, and my personal favorite? Their limited menu chicken sandwich.

Food was tasty and portion was just right. Simple menu but sauces were great. Enjoyed both the ginger and the spicy. Lots of parking available. Highly recommended if you are looking for a simple, tasty, and clean meal. It is located in a food court with other restaurants and a sitting area too

Tried this place on a whim because we were in the area. It is a collection of shops with a shared grass yard to eat around. Lots of families with kids playing (no pets allowed). I had the popcorn chicken. It was so good, but it packed the heat. Not for someone that likes to take in mild. The chicken was so fresh and juicy. Will definitely order it again.

I absolutely love this place! I went during the grand opening and wow. The sauces were amazing, and the portions are huge. I was definitely stuffed after. Everyone was super nice and it's at such a great location. Honestly haven't stopped thinking about it since I've been! I can't wait to try the other dishes/sauces.

The number 1, their rice and chicken combo. It's a healthy meal with a special sauce. Enjoyed it and will definitely be back.

I've held back writing a negative review for this place because the food has been good enough, but tonight's experience was so disappointing. I can only comment on the Original because that's all I get, but it's pretty good. The chicken is plenty and never dry, the sauce is great, the broth is a nice side that comes with it--no complaints about that order. The service is so hit or miss that when it misses, it's almost always enough to get me questioning if this will be my last visit here. Tonight, it confirmed it. I've been here 7-10 times, so my experience isn't a one time thing. Service is decent if the older aged staff are working. If it's the younger staff, it's always been a miss. No greetings, they aren't wearing uniform, and it's unwelcoming. I came in tonight after work like usual, and it was empty except for me, to order my usual. After placing my order, the one employee dressed in gold chains and not in uniform, comes and takes the receipt to make the order. I waited only about 5-7 mins which is great. After it's done, he hands it to me like it's ready, and I notice that there's no broth like there usually is with the order. I ask for the broth, thinking he forgot to include it. He tells me that they don't have any, and it'll take some time to make. "Okay...so how long will that take?" 45 mins. How do you not have the broth ready? It's not like I came in the morning right they opened, it's prime dinner time. Why didn't he tell me this right after I ordered? He could have informed me right at the beginning so I could either change my order, cancel my order, or substitute it for something else. He wasn't going to say anything and just hand my order to me like nothing out of the ordinary. So I literally paid the same price as if I got a full order, when I'm literally missing a part of it. The audacity this clown had not to tell me as if I wouldn't know that something was missing. He didn't offer to discount me since I didn't get the full meal, didn't offer some sort of substitution or compensation--it was poorly handled. I was so upset but hungry so I just took the food and left without the broth, despite paying full price. Poor management and terrible customer service are what will kill this business. Never coming back.

Get the number 1 Quick easy and fits my diet! Nice addition to the neighborhood which is ever growing with new food spots!

Tried it one time and it was very dry. Hoping it would taste more like Angry moms kitchen. I'll give another try and update the review. Ambiance, menu and location wise it's great!

It's like a place that just serves Hainanese chicken. Nice concept, easy and simple. Register is automated. Opens out to a lawn. Indoor and outdoor seating.