What The Cluck Haight

We should have read the reviews here before coming but we definitely got scammed. There was only one guy working here and he refused to let us use the restroom after we ordered - my sister was in a rush and I asked to cancel our order instead. He insisted that it was impossible to cancel an order and refused to do so, so we just left and we’ll have to file a dispute with the credit card company. But we definitely got scammed and he still refused to give us our money back despite not giving us our food :(

I went in with my sister and after we paid at the kiosk, we asked if there was a bathroom. He said there was none so we asked if we could refund it and eat somewhere with a restroom. (Not having a restroom violates the California AB1017 public restroom: rights to restroom act of 2021) He threw the receipt at us and told us to refund it at the kiosk. (Not sure if the kiosk even has that function) He was unpleasant to talk to and refused to refund us even though he didn’t make the food. He insisted he didn’t know how to refund us. He quite literally scammed us. Would not be returning.

I've been coming here for years and this place used to be good. However the last few months something is definitely changed and it's only ever the same one guy working there that other reviews have mentioned. He acts like he's bothered by customer orders. The last time we went we ordered pickup via door dash and on arrival he said he was out of chicken. Then we told him we already paid, so he said in an annoyed tone that he can make it but come back in 10 minutes. Then we got home and ate it and got pretty sick. I'd avoid this place, there's much better options in the area that won't give you attitude and food poisoning.

We walked in and noticed it was one guy working but no customers in the restaurant. We were waiting for him to come talk us as to pay in cash. The guy looks at us before before going back on his phone for another 10 mins. We finally ask him to talk to us and said we wanted to order. He had the blankest look on his face. Not a single word was said by him before wiping his nose with his bare hands. We left after that and won't be coming back.

Went in to order and it was dead. The guy seemed like he didn't even want to interact. I had my card in my hand ready to pay and he asked if I had cash. When told him no he begrudgingly started tapping on the screen and keep saying my order over and over again. He then wiped his nose with his hand. And his hand had a bunch of white stuff on it. Not sure exactly what it was but at that point I wasn't ordering from there. While he was still plugging away I just said I would get cash and left. I don't think I'll go back there.

The store is a bit small. Looks more like a to go place. Take out only. There was no wait. Cashless payment by credit card is available. Ordered on the spot took and it took about 5 mins. This place is legit, it’s exactly something you can find in Thailand. Their ginger rice is so aromatic and tasty. Their sauce is also really good on rice. Natcha was helpful and nice. Chicken in soup with spinach was also delicious. Super flavorful. Chicken was tender and juicy. I highly recommend this place for Thai chicken rice (khao man gai) would go back if I was ever in the neighborhood.

Order via uber eats . Easily to be the best chicken rice in SF for me ! Love that staff always pay attention for my special request . Even they increase the price but still cheaper than other places , especially when you compare the quality and the portion of the food ! Keep it up guys !

This place has decline lately. The chicken was dry and the service poor. The guy making the chicken sits in the back using his cell phone and then touches the chicken with his bare hands. Have to use a machine to order and get slapped with a “processing fee” and then a standard tip using dark patterns. Used to be a favorite but now it’s a hard pass

Delicious Thai chicken spot for easy lunch or dinner. The broth included is delicious. Love the seasoned rice as well. I love the convenient location on Haight too. Perfect addition to the neighborhood.

$18 for chicken over rice is not cheap; but you do get a decently hefty portion. The chicken wasn't too dry and the rice is flavorful, but the soup broth was a bit too salty. It's a small storefront, and they have a little bit a bar seating. It hit the spot for a craving but don't know if I'd come back again given the price point.

Honestly felt like a hole-in-the-wall shop since I walked right by it and missed it. Chicken was really flavorful and tender! I loved that it was so soft. The guy working there was really kind when he was serving me. Loved the atmosphere - it's smaller and there's only a couple seats, but I liked the coziness of the place.

I was stuck home recovering from COVID-19 just before Christmas. About three days in I was ready for some simple nutritious hot food. My wife went down to the H St. location and brought me back a delicious simple, white meat, chicken with rice and a lovely light broth. I've walked by this place several times and wanted to try it. The place itself is just a simple small restaurant. Will lit with a few seats and tables. My wife let me know that the service was friendly fast and efficient. Looking forward to trying it again. Seems like it would pair well with a roll from dragon eats down the street.

Sorry for the mid review but it's in the owners best interest to know that the price tag for this food is laughably expensive. $19 for a half full box of chicken and rice that's otherwise full of spinach lol. I'm just curious how it's possible to justify this. Even for SF standards the price is insane, how do they stay in business?

Pricey for very little food. It was around ~$16 to $17 dollars for very little food. In addition, my soup was not sealed properly so it spilled. The proportions were very little for the price and the rice was somewhat dry and the sauce did not go super well with the chicken. In addition, there were no utensils provided and there was no option to ask. I was in a rush when getting this food and was lucky there were utensils in my car. Parking was somewhat easy as there is street parking in nearby neighborhoods. However, it can be difficult with the amount of traffic present.

I recently visited this place with high hopes, given its good reputation. While the food tasted alright and met my expectations, my experience was completely overshadowed by finding not one, but two hairs in my chicken dish. This is completely unacceptable and speaks volumes about the hygiene standards of the kitchen. Despite the decent taste, such a glaring oversight ruins the entire dining experience. I hope the management takes immediate action to address this issue, as I certainly won't be returning anytime soon.

Asked for all chicken thighs with skin, still got a bunch of chicken breast with no skin. I don't understand. Like it's the same price so why not let people have preference? I even payed the "tip the chef" expecting them to be at least nice enough. The other place where also sells hainan chicken rice called GAI chicken rice they only use chicken thighs, which I prefer way more and they have a lot more sauces options. But the original sauce here is pretty good and please don't try the sweet soy sauce, tasted like NyQuil. The baby spinach is a surprise since the large amount. I like that. Chicken soup is basic. The fried chicken skin (cluckins) has a lot of hair and sometimes bones...they can really do their job better this is just lazy. I also don't like how it doesn't have any salt or seasoning at all cuz not everyone likes a dip. The dip is just a regular Thai sweet chili sauce. The only thing I prefer this place than GAI is they sells chicken livers, it's healthy for me to eat them and they taste pretty good with the sauce.

The chicken here is incredible. Authentic Taiwanese soul food. The soy paste sauce is the perfect blend of garlic and spice. I basically inhaled this meal. The chicken broth soup was the perfect side. The actual location is a bit small so seating might be difficult, and it's better for takeout. Great to stop by for a quick bite in the Haight. Highly recommend!

I came here today and use the kiosk to order the food. I paid with the CC but the ticket didn't came out. The waiter claim that I didn't order. Clearly something is wrong with their kiosk system and now I have to file a dispute with the CC company. The waiter was angry all the time and act as I was trying to steal their food. I will never come back here

Everything was just ok. It was edible but nothing great. It's on Haight so I didn't expect much. So I guess it was fine.

Very good/tasty food and very reasonably priced, definitely will be a repeat customer!

Food was so so. As someone who's traveled to Singapore and tried many chicken and rice chains in LA, and across the Bay, this is restaurant is overhyped. Portions are small. They hide spinach in their family pack to hide the missing chicken. Their soup tastes mostly like salt and you can't get the rich chicken flavor as other places. You need to specify dark or white meat otherwise they just give you white. Rice is also very salty, and doesn't have the authentic chicken broth taste. Take out beware, they give you the worst cuts of meats. The dishes are also missing the ginger scallion sauce. Overall, this has been to be one of the most overpriced, overrated restaurants on yelp I've seen in a while.

Got the standard chicken & rice, mango sticky rice and a side of chicken livers. For $6 the mango was came in a small cup that was maybe 1/3 of the way full. Would be just enough to fit in the palm of my hand. The chicken rice was ok, there's wasn't much skin on my chicken, most of it was naked and it wasnt a sizeable portion for just being chicken and rice priced at $15. The chicken livers were a joke. $3 for a little piece of improperly cooked seasonless liver stuffed in a 1/2 oz condiment cup. Kind of a joke. It was inedible and I absolutely love chicken livers. I won't be back. $29 with tip, no thank you.

Reminder that the flavor profile is different from other Hainanese Chicken. In comparison to places like Chicken Meets Rice, What the Cluck does not meet up to that expectation. The portion is smaller. We ordered the following: - Hainanese Chicken - Classic Khao Man Gai The chicken was dry, so you definitely need the sauce. The rice was more Al dente.

This place was quick, yummy, and the employees were friendly. We can't ignore the name, very punny.

This place was so good and reasonably priced! Everything we ordered was delicious. We ordered: 1. Classic (Khoa Man Gai) comes with soup, ($11.95) 2. Chicken katsu ($13.95) 3. Side of extra classic meat ($4) I would come back to order the exact same items again. From their soup, to their perfectly fried katsu, to their smooth shredded chicken (the side dish we ordered), gosh everything was just amazing. The only thing I'd change is that I wish they gave more rice with both dishes! It was almost not enough for two people.

I love Hainanese chicken: Savory flavors of cilantro and ginger gently poaching chicken to perfection in a lip-smacking broth. When it's done well, as it is here at saucily named What The Cluck, it's a sublime experience. The owner stored my chicken and rice in an insulated bag so it was still warm and kept my Thai iced tea in the cooler, only adding ice once I arrived so it wouldn't be watered down. Help yourself to add-ons and options from a poached organic egg to crispy chicken skin. They also have skinless or fried katsu chicken as well as tofu and a spinach substitute for rice if you're keto or just watching your carbs. Conveniently located in The Haight just by Golden Gate Park off Stanyan.

I have ordered from What The Cluck multiple times in the past and have been satisfied with the taste and delivery. Portion size for an individual order usually kept me pretty full for a good few hours. This review is specifically for my experience this time where I ordered the family feast which was $70 without taxes and delivery fee. It was advertised to feed at least 4 people. What I got was really disappointing in portion size though the taste was still excellent. I called the store because I had actually thought they had forgotten to give me some items and they were really nice in answering my question and saying they will escalate my concerns to the manager as they said what was delivered to me was the correct portion. My feedback was to probably not advertise the set as able to feed 4 people because I think the amount of chicken I received was probably only 2 individual boxes worth and thus I would have saved money if I had ordered everything separately and gotten more food. Pictures here is what I got delivered for $70. Just not worth it. Also to advertise this can feed 4 people is very misleading. None of us were full after this meal and had to get a more food during a busy work day.

I don't think anything was seasoned. Look at the photos of the non breaded chicken, it tastes exactly how it looks: bland and boiled. How is this considered Thai food? Sixteen dollars for a plate of chicken and rice with no flavor. Even the hot sauce tasted like it came out of a can. 2 stars for it being edible, at least it didn't taste bad and I didn't get sick

My friends and I came here around 4pm to grab a quick meal! We all ordered the Classic Khao Man Gai and it came packaged in a container with soup on the side. The meal was quick, inexpensive, and pretty tasty - I will give it that. However, the white meat was honestly a little dry and there is better Hainan Chicken out there :/ There was some indoor seating when we went and our food came out quickly. Cashier was friendly enough. Overall, What The Cluck is a decent spot to check out if you are in the area!

Charging $18 for fried chicken, mildly ginger rice, RAW spinach and cucumbers is crazy to me. Food came out fast, service was good, and the restaurant had limited seating. The chicken katsu I got should be $12 MAX.

Food wasn't great. I got the salad and my daughter got the crispy chicken rice dish. At almost $20 a plate was expecting it to be better . Place looked dirty - the guy used his hands (no gloves) to put the spinach and salad leaves in the box. After we got our food, he told us we couldn't eat there and to take it out because he was "closing" even though hours say it's open till 8 pm and it was 6 pm. When I asked him doesn't it close at 8 pm, he says "I don't know". Hmm..

Delicious chicken and rice. I got the classic. The rice was cooked perfectly and nicely seasoned. The rice wasn't overly sticky or undercooked. The chicken was moist. I would've liked the bone to be boned a bit better esp around the butt of the chicken. Overall I wish I got more food for $14. I was still a tad hungry after spending 13.5hrs at work.

My mouth waters whenever I think about Asian street food, particularly poached chicken dishes (KMG, Hainan chicken) and I was craving a meal of the juicy tender skin-on chicken, garlic chicken fat rice, salty ginger garlic fermented soybean sauce with a side of steaming hot chicken broth. I've heard of Rooster and Rice but was interested in trying WTC. After getting some outdoor adventures at some of the beautiful mosaic steps locations in SF, we were hangry. Comfort food was what the cold and rainy SF weather today called for and WTC did not disappoint. I placed an online order for 2 classic regulars ($11.95 each) and chicken broth ($2 each) and it was promptly ready for pickup in 10 minutes. When I opened the bag, I was pleasantly surprised and grateful to find an extra 2 chicken broth cups! Brownies points for sure, although I already held my meal and takeout experience in high regard- everything was delicious. I only wish there was more chicken to finish the abundance of yummy rice. So glad there isn't a shortage of these tasty places in the bay!

I am amazed by how something this simple can be so delicious :) Was looking to eat something healthy for dinner and came across this place. To be honest, I had my doubts about the chicken as I thought it might be bland and dry but I was completely wrong and I am glad I gave this place a try after reading amazing reviews about this place. This meal was so fulfilling and so delicious. The chicken was moist, the sauce was quite tasty with the perfect zing and the whole combo of rice and chicken tasted superb. It also comes with a chicken broth. I will definitely come back again.

2 star review because this used to be my favorite chicken rice spot - still delicious, but in the last few months they've been skimping heavy on the chicken - picture for reference (this was supposed to be two side orders of 5oz chicken [10oz total]). The differential in what I ordered and what I got is a little ridiculous given the gross amount was less than even a single add-on order. This has happened multiple times - I continued to order hoping they were one-off or outlier situations but it's looking like it's not. This is an easy 5-star and a consistent go-to if they fix their portioning. Until then, I'm sticking with other options.

The food is good but the portions are very small. I ordered the Ultimate plate which runs about $19 bucks without tax. It turns out it's the same size plate as the other plates, but has a small poached egg and a couple pieces of chicken liver added to it. The flavor and the texture of the chicken and rice was good. It just wasn't enough food - I ended up eating a couple slices of pizza afterwards. I also would not recommend going with anything other than the basic plates since there isn't really any difference in the amount of food you get.

After a long day of walking around Haight-Ashbury and NoPa and Golden Gate Park, my friend and I were cold and in the mood for something hot and comforting. Comfort food, if you will. We'd been walking around and past What the Cluck. "What the Cluck?" we thought. The interior was bright and open, and the outside looked welcoming (or maybe we were just cold.) Most of all, the name definitely stood out. We ordered inside and there was plenty of hand sanitizer. They also deliver and had a good takeout system. Our food (2 dishes) was ready in maybe 5 minutes? We weren't counting but it was very fast! We both got the classic ($11.95) but I added a poached egg to mine (+$2). Everything was very good--the chicken was moist, fresh, and very tender, even though it came with the skin. The rice was, as expected, my favorite part for some reason? It's so simple, but it's so flavorful and tasty. The broth/soup was so nice on the cold, blustery day. I also loved the egg which was amazingly runny but not as messy as other runny eggs I've had (mainly with ramen.) Service was warm, friendly, and very efficient. I loved seeing the kid in the back--definitely family-owned. Come here to get takeout and eat in Golden Gate Park or the Panhandle!

An excellent place for a fast casual meal. The menu is small and amounts to various combinations of chicken, rice, and a sauce. One can get fried (katsu) chicken cutlets, poached chicken, and shredded chicken. The portions were generous and mine came with loads of rice, which made me wonder whether it was because I came later in the evening or the reviews I saw commering on rice portions were out of date. The tangy, sweet sauce (I sense fish sauce, chili, sugar...?) that is pretty standard in vietnamese rice dishes came along and really cuts through everything, as does the ginger in the rice. This is a place that does simple food and executes incredibly well. Cucumbers are fresh and not too warm or cold, rice is cooked perfectly, flavors do not overwhelm and chicken is moist. Katsu is not too oily or bready. The extra side of chicken broth is a nice touch as a sort of soup or sauce for the rice. It would probably be welcome to shave a buck off the katsu cost but otherwise it's great.

Delicious! I've been to similar restaurants and this one is my favorite! We came on a Saturday and we were able to find parking in front of the restaurant. During Covid, they are doing take out. I ordered inside and my food was ready in less than 10 minutes! This place is the perfect place for when you are looking for comfort food. My husband had the Orginal Chicken Plate $10.95 which comes with rice, chicken, cucumber, chicken broth and a ginger/garlic sauce. I had the Chicken and Rice Soup $10.95. It comes with chicken, spinach, onions in the broth and rice on the side. Both were delicious!! The chicken is very juicy and the rice has a good garlic taste. I love the sauce they give on the side. I will be back!

My hubby: Honey, I took care of lunch. Me: Thank you, hon. What are we having? My hubby: What the cluck! Me: Geez, Don't get so exited, I was just asking a question. What the cluck! :( My hubby: .....?!?! Door bell: Ding Dong Me: Who's at the door? My Hubby: Lunch! Moments later... Me: Oh, so we are having chicken and rice today? I get it...what the cluck! Haha. Chicken was tender and delicious. Portions are pretty good too. Came with soup to go with the rice. In case you haven't noticed, we found the restaurant name very funny. So What the Cluck, give them a try next time.

Ordered take out one weekday morning. Parking was a little difficult with all the construction going on in the Haight, but at least it wasn't busy considering COVID. Hand sanitizer was available at the register. Quick and friendly service. So good, but so much rice. Even on my hungriest days, I can never finish a whole plate, but the rice is so flavorful and fragrant on it own that you can eat it by itself. The chicken itself was very moist and tender. The broth was clean and surprisingly refreshing, contrasting the sweet and saltiness of the accompanying sauce. We'll definitely be back again.

I was looking for a new spot to try out for brunch and this seemed like on the healthier side of foods. I like to walk in the mornings but this place opened at 11 and Postmates had a $10 off coupon so I decided to do that instead of walking around until they opened. I ordered "The Ultimate" which comes with their ginger rice, skin on chicken, chicken kidney, chicken broth, poached egg, and two sauces. I wanted to try a little of everything so I selected the option to add more chicken for $3. The app only gave me option to choose dark, white or mix of both. I added special instructions asking if the add on chicken could be their chicken katsu if there's no additional cost. To my surprise, they were okay with that and my order came with a tiny, paper bag with chicken katsu on the side of my order. As I was checking out, I saw there were buy one get one free for a few things like Thai tea, their no meat meal, and a few other things I can't quite remember. I'm not sure how long those deals are going on for but I only saw that option when I was placing an order WHILE they were open. I didn't see the option to do that when I was about to schedule ahead for an order when they were closed. The food arrived around my scheduled time and again, I was really happy to see they honored my request for the add on chicken to be katsu, that way I was able to try a little of everything. I liked that the ultimate came with the egg (normally +$2 more) and 2 sauces. I would skip on this if you don't like chicken liver and skin on chicken. I don't mind liver and the skin, I just took off. The only downside to the whole meal was in another picture on yelp, it looked like someone got a good amount of liver but my order only had 3 pieces or so. Besides that, everything was really good. The sauce was really good, although strong. I would recommend just dipping the chicken in the sauce instead of pouring it over everything because it overpowered the flavors of the rice, which was already really good on its own. The chicken was tender and even the white meat did not feel dry. The chicken katsu was a bit cold because of the time it took to pick up and deliver (so I'm sure it's much better in person) but it was still somewhat tender and went well with the sauce as well. My favorite part was definitely the rice. I would order here again!

Delicious and fresh! Love the sauces and the rice. The rice is super flavorful and pairs nicely with the poached chicken and sauces. Did I mention sauces??

Lucious broth soup and chicken. Fresh ingredients and a truly comforting meal. Had the San Franciscan with a side of ginger rice. Ordered for pickup and it was hot and ready in less than 10 minutes. Will definitely go back again.

Was mindlessly walking down this area for something to eat after a long tennis workout. There's only a couple items in the menu (which I like), and they are all variations of a bowl with rice and chicken. I got the classic bowl and it was chicken (with skin) over a bed of rice with garlic ginger sauce. The chicken was super soft and tender, the rice was perfectly cooked. The sauce was nice but wish there was more for the amount of chicken and rice there is. This place is nice for if you want something simple, healthy and quick.

My work got lunch catered from here and everyone got the classic khao mun gai with chicken broth! Everything was super flavorful, with the gingery sauce (use sparingly so you can fully enjoy the subtle garlic flavors in the chicken and rice). No bones in the thigh meat, so that's a plus!

Seriously SF, what the cluck! How come it took awhile for this city to go back down to the basics? Where lunch doesn't have to cost me $20?! I just need me some basic steamed chicken breast, garlicky rice and some ginger dressing, a side of chicken broth and I'm good to go! Generous portion and only $10.25. CLUCK YEAH.

Had catered lunch provided from the Eat Club. One of the boxes read, "San Franciscan chicken w/rice" at first glance it resembled Hainan chicken so I grabbed it. Poured the brown sauce all over it and chowed down. First thought was wow this rice is nice and flavorful and this sauce is super tasty. I usually choose dark meat over white but the white meat was nice and tender...Good job eat club! I wanted to see what ingredients were in the sauce so I could see if I could copy it since it was sweet and tangy with hints of ginger in it. I noticed it said, "what the cluck" on the box. Googled it and super stoked I got to try this place! It's actually not too far from work too so I can grab lunch if I wanted too. I'm not a huge fan of rooster and rice so glad there are other options for chicken and rice.

Fire khao mun gai in SF. Was wandering Haight, and saw this spot and thought we'd give it a try. We noticed there seemed to be Hainan chicken hype trend in SF, so this is the one that was chosen, and the hype was real. Super chill spot we just got 1 Classic, and they even hooked it up w an extra side of soup. The chicken was super juicy, the rice was packed with flavor from the broth, and that sauce! The sauce was all flavor. Make sure if you're dipping your chicken to get to the bottom and pick up those pieces of ginger because those marinading down there is where that extra kick of flavor sets this place a part from other chicken and rice spots. What the Cluck is where its at. Will need to try the other chicken and rice spots, but as of now this even beats out most down here in LA. Do it.

This is a reasonable priced good choice for a quick meal. The classic (Khao Man Gai) has a good mix of flavors. Their secret sauce adds a bit of uniqueness to the meal. Not like the Singaporean Hainan chicken. The meal even comes with a small bowl of tasty chicken soup as well. It's good, but nothing amazing and life-changing for me. I like this place for a quick takeout. They have good customer service. I like how they keep all the takeout orders in a large box near the register to keep them warm. First time I've seen a restaurant go the extra mile to keep the food warm waiting, while customers get to the order. Most other place would've just kept the bag of food sitting out.

Not impressed with this place. I order the fried chicken, which was OK nothing special. It came with a small portion of soup, but it wasn't even warm.

WTC, man. Call it khao man gai. Call it Hainan chicken. Call it poached chicken & rice. Surely I don't care what you call it 'cause that's the way I like to eat poultry these days. And don't call me Shirley. Cherylynn N., an endless fount of information on the local food scene, gave me a heads up on this new spot in the Upper Haight, a neighborhood that doesn't see my face very often. So I took the 7-Muni line to get there before noon only to discover they ran out of chicken. I had to come back in an hour, so I hung out at Golden Gate Park looking very bored near the carousel. Before the cops could give me accusatory looks, I walked back to the store. Much to my chagrin, a line had formed with seats at their one counter already at a premium. The menu was short and sweet. Well, not that sweet as there was no no-rice option like at Rooster & Rice or a cauliflower rice replacement like at Chicken Meets Rice. There was also no all-dark meat option since I'm a leg-and-thigh man. So I went with the $10.95 Original, which provided skin-on breast and thigh over rice. On a whim, I decided to pay the extra $3 for the Riceberry, a hybrid rice akin to brown rice but frankly a little chewy for my taste. Because there was no all-dark option, I sprung an additional $3 for Chicken Livers (photo: http://bit.ly/2Ag2Kos). If you're wondering why I didn't order the $15.95 Ultimate, I just wasn't into having a poached egg with my chicken. Mixing eggs with poultry just seems kinda incestuous to me like having a mother and child in the same bowl. OK, maybe I've thought about that combo too much, but please don't ever serve me a chicken omelet. Regardless of the restrictions, what I had was good and hearty, and the broth was piping hot with the cucumber slices a nice counterbalance. I think Rooster & Rice, Chicken Meets Rice, and Hawking Bird provide better options given my contrived tastes, but this will do in a pinch if I find myself in the Haight again. FOOD - 4 stars...good chicken though I prefer an all-dark, no-rice option to be available AMBIANCE - 3 stars...smallish spot with few seats and a lot of youthful Asians who give a cluck SERVICE - 3.5 stars...they try TOTAL - 4 stars...I'll leave it at 4 stars but will want to see if they get their groove RELATED - Collection of Hainan chicken spots I've tried and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2LSjfZ3

I must admit that the standard in which I compare the Hainan Chicken is the famous chicken and rice in Portland. And so take my review with a grain of rice. The rice is key here and it has good texture and chicken broth flavor. Some bad versions of this is super dry and not flavorful. The chicken was fine but the ginger sauce was just mediocre. And the broth was just like a basic chicken broth soup, which compared to what I've had, wasn't exceptional. All in all, a solid spot but coming from the East Bay, not worth the drive.

Stopped by here in 2018 randomly walking by. I suggested the crew to stop and grab a plate to go. Must I say that it was the best decision we made that day. The food is delicious 10/10. Service was amazing 10/10 lovely ladies. Ambiance is like a hidden gem/hole in the wall type of feel. It's right on Haight so as you're shopping or just enjoying the day out, please stop by here and grab some chicken and rice to go!! Extra sauce :)

After going to the birthplace of chicken and rice in Portland, I had to come here when I found out a second chicken and rice type of restaurant opened up in the city. I have to say, I was definitely surprised with how good this place was. In fear I wouldn't like it, I ordered the ultimate, livers, poached egg and thigh. Everything was so good. They give you a hefty amount of livers. Definitely good for you but after awhile, gets hard to go down by itself. The chicken was incredibly juicy and tender. Loved the rice! Side of broth was good too. Their sauce is definitely what makes a chicken and rice place stand out from one another and theirs was yummy. Comfort food you wish you had time to make at home. There's a chicken and rice that's in the Fidi, which is closer to me but this place blows em. I came in before closing and the plate was on the warmer side. Would have liked it to be piping hot. But the flavor was there.

What The Cluck?! This place is actually really good! The menu is real simple...mainly chicken and rice with a few other add-ons (like liver and egg). But the taste is amazing! This Thai style chicken is cooked in broth and comes out super tender with delicious natural flavors. To add more to the taste, each dish comes with a dipping sauce that compliments the chicken so well! I tried The Classic ($10.95), which is skin-on chicken breast and thigh with traditional rice. The chicken was moist, very flavorful, and cooked to perfection. You can also upgrade your rice to Riceberry (a healthier rice version) for an extra $2. The staff was very friendly and polite. The restaurant has very minimal seating, but there are indoor and outdoor seats. Check-in on social media and get a free soda or water. What the Cluck SF is an excellent fast-casual restaurant in the Haight district that serves authentic and delicious Thai chicken (khao man gai). They also have vegetarian options. It's definitely worth making a journey to the Haight.

When dining out, I rarely order chicken. And, when I see "Grilled Chicken Breast" on the menu, I cringe. Yea, it's healthier for you but it tastes like punishment - dry, stringy, and bland AF. WHY would you pay $25 for that?! BUT, when it comes to Khao Man Gai/Chicken Rice/Hainanese Chicken, I'm all over the breast like a stage 10 clinger. I've been anxiously awaiting the opening of What The Cluck, a fast-casual Khao Man Gai eatery so when former yelper, Albertino M. told me they just opened, I scurried on over. On the menu are 5 signature bowls: *Classic Khao Man Gai w/ breast + thigh meat, chicken rice, broth (on the side), and sauce ($10.95) *San Franciscan w/ breast meat only and spinach ($12.95) *Chicken + Rice Soup ($10.95) *No-Meat Bowl w/ tofu, brown rice, spinach ($9.95) *Ultimate: The Classic w/ liver + poached egg ($15.95) There's three rice choices: traditional chicken rice (rice cooked in chicken fat/broth), brown rice, and riceberry (hybrid rice that's whole grain, high in fiber + protein): https://bit.ly/2JLNjIe. The owner (?) let me try a sample of the riceberry - it's good and better tasting than your standard brown rice. It's al-dente and nutty. However, for my first visit, I decided to go the traditional route and ordered the Classic Khao Man Gai ($10.95) w/ extra chicken ($3): https://bit.ly/2JMSMhD. KMG is my ultimate favorite Asian comfort dish whether it be Thai, Singaporean, Chinese, or Vietnamese style, and What The Cluck's version totally hit the spot. - Poached chicken: Soft, moist, and juicy, even the breast meat: https://bit.ly/2JMY2BT. - Chicken rice: Tender and aromatic but the grains seemed like broken rice. - KMG sauce: The fermented soybean, ginger, and garlic sauce packs a HUGE punch of flavor. Perfect balance of salty, savory, tangy and gingery-garlickyness with a mild kick. - Sweet soy (there's bottles in the counter, make sure to pack some to-go): Added another layer of sweet saltiness but it's not overly salty. - Broth: Clean, chicken-y, little oily, not too salty. Overall, a simple yet deliciously satisfying meal. Plus, it's healthy. Next time, I'm going for the riceberry option ($2) as I like my rice with more texture. Service was welcoming, friendly, and prompt. The owner (?) was super nice. I was taking my order to go and told her I was going to snap a picture before I go and she offered to help me. Super kind gesture. As a new business, I also really appreciate at how receptive she is to feedback. My only feedback is to please consider adding a housemade chili sauce for those that like a good burn (sriracha is available though). What The Cluck is more of a to-go eatery but there's one two-top table and counter seats available if you want to dine in. If you've never had KMG/Hainanese Chicken, give it a try! Poached chicken and rice may sound boring but it's so not. It's THE national dish of Singapore for a reason.