Ordered online and asked for extra cilantro and extra skin and was given no cilantro or skin.Obviously the staff here can’t follow simple directions. Left super unsatisfied with my meal… thanks.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Khalid Ahmed
Joel deserves a raise or a management position! He knows what he’s talking about! And made come back to try this amazing food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mae Louise L.
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.
Emily M.
Nothing special, its just rice & meat.. its not bad, its just nor memorable. Its just rice & meat....
Haywood Luong
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.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
Detail Garage Katy
Situated in a nice environment with other resurants which makes it easy to get to. Staff was extremely friendly and food was excellent. I would definitely go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Original
Angela Soraya Galindo
I like a lot their basic traditional plate of rice and chicken and their ginger and cilantro sauce is superb. I love it. You can have it without the cilantro if you prefer. It is comfort food. Not a lot of spices. Soft in your belly.Parking: You can go in the back (first entrance) if you don't want to go through the lawn area but the lawn area is nice if you want to hang out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Original
Meghan
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 !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Teresa P.
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.
D I
So good. The original poached chicken was amazing, so tender, and the dipping sauces were the perfect complement. The breaded cutlet was excellent as well. I don’t know what is on the rice but it’s so tasty. So glad this California eatery has made its way here. Will definitely be back to try out other menu items in the future!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Cutlet, The Original, Fragrant Chicken Rice
Soooo good. It is comfort food at its finest. I wish I lived closer!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin W.
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.
Emaad Pervez
EDIT: you cannot trust their staff to get your order correct. Don’t order delivery. Pickup only and double and triple check your order.They don’t know how to read or are purposely shorting you on things like extra chicken and sauces
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Sylvia Villarreal
I love the food here and not to mention the location, very convenient! Would highly recommend. Great for on the go and fresh comfort food.??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Original
Vincent
great place if you love chicken, they cook their rice in chicken broth so it’s very unique!!!
Ordered online and asked for extra cilantro and extra skin and was given no cilantro or skin.Obviously the staff here can’t follow simple directions. Left super unsatisfied with my meal… thanks.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Joel deserves a raise or a management position! He knows what he’s talking about! And made come back to try this amazing food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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.
Nothing special, its just rice & meat.. its not bad, its just nor memorable. Its just rice & meat....
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.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
Situated in a nice environment with other resurants which makes it easy to get to. Staff was extremely friendly and food was excellent. I would definitely go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Original
I like a lot their basic traditional plate of rice and chicken and their ginger and cilantro sauce is superb. I love it. You can have it without the cilantro if you prefer. It is comfort food. Not a lot of spices. Soft in your belly.Parking: You can go in the back (first entrance) if you don't want to go through the lawn area but the lawn area is nice if you want to hang out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Original
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 !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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.
So good. The original poached chicken was amazing, so tender, and the dipping sauces were the perfect complement. The breaded cutlet was excellent as well. I don’t know what is on the rice but it’s so tasty. So glad this California eatery has made its way here. Will definitely be back to try out other menu items in the future!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Cutlet, The Original, Fragrant Chicken Rice
Restaurantji Recommends
Soooo good. It is comfort food at its finest. I wish I lived closer!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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.
EDIT: you cannot trust their staff to get your order correct. Don’t order delivery. Pickup only and double and triple check your order.They don’t know how to read or are purposely shorting you on things like extra chicken and sauces
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I love the food here and not to mention the location, very convenient! Would highly recommend. Great for on the go and fresh comfort food.??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Original
great place if you love chicken, they cook their rice in chicken broth so it’s very unique!!!