Snug counter-service cafe serving dine-in or take-out khao mun gai (Thai chicken & rice).
"With two branches and one specialty — khao mun gai — Rooster & Rice keeps it simple and succulent. The restaurant's Thai-style poached chicken, served over a bed of rice cooked in chicken broth (with spicy soybean sauce for spreading on top and more broth for sipping on the side), has won over diners in the Marina (at 2211 Filbert) and now downtown with its second location. Owners Bryan Lew and Tommy Charoe have a few khao mun gai variations on their menu, including vegetarian and paleo options, but chicken fans shouldn't stray from the classic." - Stefanie Tuder, Ellen Fort, Caleb Pershan