Juicy, flavorful chicken rice w/ amazing broth & sauces. Casual & affordable Hainanese eats.
This spot is a go-to for delicious and affordable chicken rice, particularly the Hainanese style. While some find the appearance of the steamed chicken rice unappetizing, many rave about its incredible flavor, especially when paired with the fantastic accompanying broth and sauces. It's a solid choice for a casual meal, though perhaps not the venue for a special occasion.
The restaurant specializes in chicken rice, with a strong emphasis on the Hainanese style. While the steamed chicken rice receives mixed reviews for its appearance and perceived lack of flavor by some, others find it to be incredibly tasty, especially with the accompanying broth and sauces. Roasted and fried chicken options are suggested as potentially better alternatives to the steamed version. It's generally considered a good and affordable option for lunch.
"Hainanese chicken rice is frequently recommended, particularly for its flavorful chicken and excellent accompanying broth and sauces. Roasted and fried chicken options are also suggested as potentially superior alternatives to the steamed version."
Customers often praise the delicious and flavorful chicken rice, with particular love for the accompanying broth and sauces. However, some find the steamed chicken visually unappealing and not filling enough.
Important Note
Some customers find the steamed chicken rice visually unappealing and not filling enough. It is also suggested as not being the best choice for a formal or celebratory dinner.
"Mr. Hainan Chicken, located on West 3rd, was recommended as a fast lunch spot."
Positive"This commenter stated they visited Me Chicken Rice near NYU for lunch and found it to be delicious."
Positive"In response to a request for Manhattan chicken rice recommendations, this user listed Me Chicken as an option."
Neutral"Me Chicken is listed as a recommendation for Hainanese chicken."
Neutral"This restaurant was recommended as a casual dining option, implicitly for its chicken, in response to the original poster's request for casual eats."
Positive"The commenter had a strong negative reaction to the photo of the steamed chicken over rice, audibly gasping."
Negative"The commenter found the picture of the steamed chicken over rice unappetizing but was glad the dish tasted better than it looked. They suggested Gai Kitchen as an alternative."
Neutral"The commenter negatively described the steamed chicken dish as a "white chicken nightmare.""
Negative"The commenter described the picture of Me Chicken Rice as revolting and questioned who sold it."
Negative"The commenter reiterated that Hainanese chicken rice looks unappetizing but tastes amazing when prepared correctly."
Positive"The commenter explained that Hainanese chicken rice is a fantastic traditional Singaporean dish that, while appearing unappetizing, tastes amazing, especially with flavorful sauces."
Positive"The commenter stated that the dish looked unappetizing."
Negative"The commenter questioned why anyone would recommend the dish, describing it as "sad" and "unappetizing.""
Negative"The original poster noted that information about better roasted or fried chicken options was good to know, implying a potential willingness to revisit the restaurant for different dishes."
Neutral"The commenter agreed that the steamed chicken option at Me Chicken Rice is not the best, suggesting the roasted or fried chicken options are much better."
Negative"The user found the No.1 steamed chicken rice good, with solid chicken and excellent rice. However, they wouldn't make an effort to return due to it not being filling enough and the flavor not strong enough, though the accompanying broth was fantastic."
Neutral"Me Chicken is mentioned as one of several examples for cheaper eats in NYC. This recommendation is for those looking for budget-friendly food in the city."
Positive"Me Chicken is recommended as a cheap eat option."
Positive"Recommends Andrea’s Chicken in Brooklyn or Me Chicken Rice near Washington Square Park. Notes both have amazing chicken but are not suitable for a nice birthday dinner."
Positive"Lists Me Chicken and Rice among many other chicken spots."
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