Hen Chicken Rice
24 Union Square, Somerville
(617) 764-1285
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What a fall from grace — incredibly dry chicken - will no longer order from this place any more
Food: 1
It’s a decent Thai chicken & rice spot but What Da Chick in Watertown is just so much better I couldn’t help but compare.
Each chicken order comes with radish soup and a sauce. More of a takeout spot, not really meant for dine in (tables weren’t clean and everything was served in to-go containers)
- Chicken was good and crunchy
- Rice was lacking the ginger flavor and was a bit dry
- Golden Bao was great but was drowning in kewpie mayo
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 3
She served me very well and was friendly. The food was delicious and to my liking. I recommend this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hen Chicken Rice is sublime. It is chicken and rice perfection. Everyone should just give up doing chicken and rice because this chicken and rice cannot be surpassed. It is the most comforting of comfort foods and transcendent in its simplicity. Bless you Hen Chicken Rice I love you so much.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you are a restaurant that only offers a select menu, you better hit those menu items out of the park. But here, it feels like they have no pride in their food. The mango rice is an abomination (mine had both overripe and underripe mango and dry rice), and the mix chicken rice is bland. The sauce and soup are the only saving grace. Don’t order from here.
Food: 1
Very good chicken rice. The chicken was tender and juicy. The reception was kind and attentive. The sauce was very authentic Thai style. The soup was very good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
I eat from this place at least once a week, whenever I crave chicken rice. Must be one of the best resteraunts/take outs in the entire area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Original Khao-Man-Gai
The Bao is absolutely delicious! The chicken is perfectly crispy, paired with fresh cucumber, cilantro, and spicy mayo sauce that ties everything together. The bun is soft and fluffy, balancing well with the crunchy filling. It’s flavorful, refreshing, and satisfying. Definitely worth trying!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Must try!
Authentic chicken rice. I recommend Khao-gai-zaap.
Thai tea is good too, not too sweet.
The owner is very nice best service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mix Combo Spicy, Crispy Chicken, The Heat
The mix is the best. 😍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Honestly the worst chicken rice i have even eaten in my life. The chicken was tough as old boots. The rice not much flavor in it at all. The soup at least is pretty decent. But overall i would definitely not recommend. I had the crispy chicken version and the portion is small and I did not like it at all
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Delicious food! The soup is also very good. I would love it more if the ginger rice didn’t have very mild flavor.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken and Rice
I recently ordered from them on DoorDash and went for "The Heat." As an Indian, I knew the regular spice level wouldn't be enough, so I asked for it extra spicy. What impressed me was their response—they didn’t just sprinkle more chili powder on top. Instead, they sent a small container packed to the brim with their chili powder for me to adjust the heat as I liked. It was so flavorful that I ended up licking the container clean. Their Thai Iced Tea is also amazing—sweet, creamy, and a perfect balance to the spice. Definitely worth a try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Thai Tea Ice Cream
Guys not even on some glaze, I’m Cambodian and I was missing my rice and chicken and this is a Thai place so I had high standards. TS IS FIREEEEE I INHALED IT. IT WAS SO BUST BRO EAT HERE ITS GOOD REMINDS ME OF MOTHERLANDS RAHHHH AND FOOD CAME WARM THAI TEA SO GOOD HOW I LIKE IT VERY GOOD PORTION.
Food: 5
Service: 5
I always order pickup or delivery but hen is consistent and delicious.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
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