Rooster and the Pig
Vietnamese restaurant · Palm Springs ·
Innovative Vietnamese fusion with craft cocktails & standout pork belly fried rice
Innovative Vietnamese fusion with craft cocktails & standout pork belly fried rice
"Reservations are not required, but recommended at Palm Springs’ popular restaurant, Rooster and the Pig. Bold flavors are on full display with this Vietnamese Californian menu, whether the colorful cocktails or shrimp and pork spring rolls, spicy chile okra, shaking beef, and a flavorful caramelized butternut squash with pepitas, pineapple sauce, and herbs. A small serving of porridge is always served. The vibes are ideal, and the word is out after it was named USA Today’s Restaurant of the Year in 2025." - Mona Holmes
"A high-demand Vietnamese spot where no-reservations and early lines are the norm, rewarded by bold, authentic flavors and generous portions. The industrial-modern dining room (with patio seating) is ideal for sharing rolls — either crispy spring or fresh summer varieties — and mains like caramelized chicken or shaking beef served with rice, pickled red onion, and a cucumber–tomato salad." - Emily Hochberg
"This family-run Vietnamese restaurant is one of our favorite places for a casual meal in Palm Springs. From the coconut mussels and tea leaf salad to the turmeric cod (not to mention the complimentary cup of congee you get for just sitting down), Rooster And The Pig’s menu is stacked with excellent, shareable dishes that stand out from anything else you can get downtown. Warning: Lines form well before their 5pm opening." - brant cox
"Taking a page out of the LA dining handbook, Rooster And The Pig proves some of the best food in town can be found in random strip malls. This is modern Vietnamese food and despite being open for a few years now, there’s still nothing else like it in Palm Springs. The space is small and modern, but with an atmosphere that makes you feel welcome the second you walk in. If you’re looking a good dinner in P.S. that doesn’t involve the usual long waits and big slabs of steak, make moves to Rooster And The Pig. photo credit: Jakob Layman" - Brant Cox
"I learned via the restaurant’s Instagram that this Palm Springs Vietnamese hangout has closed suddenly due to an ongoing electrical issue, and no reopening date has been provided." - Farley Elliott
