Authentic Hainanese chicken, bold laksa, and standout char siu. A top Brooklyn spot for Malaysian & Chinese flavors.
This Brooklyn eatery is a celebrated spot for authentic Hainanese chicken and a variety of Malaysian classics. Known for its flavorful Hainanese Chicken Rice, it also impresses with dishes like its Assam Laksa and Charsiu pork belly. The restaurant has garnered attention from publications like The NY Times, solidifying its reputation as a must-visit for those seeking genuine Southeast Asian flavors.
The star attraction is the Hainanese Chicken Rice, praised for its tender chicken and flavorful rice. Diners also rave about the Assam Laksa and char siu pork belly, with some noting the char siu's unique fattiness. While generally well-loved, one reviewer found the Hainan chicken experience to be uneven.
"The signature Hainanese Chicken Rice is a must-try, as is their Assam Laksa and Charsiu pork belly. Weekend specials like Singapore Chili Crab are also noteworthy."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the authentic Hainanese chicken and other Malaysian dishes, with many calling it the best they've had. Some occasional feedback suggests inconsistency, but the overall sentiment is highly positive.
Important Note
While many highly praise the Hainanese chicken, one user found their experience with it to be uneven. Another user suggested that the restaurant, despite being good, might be overhyped by media lists for those already familiar with the cuisine.
"This user stated that Hainan Chicken House is the best place for Char Kway Teow after trying many places in NY, considering it leagues better than the competition, though not as good as options in Singapore. They also mentioned Sumatera in Elmhurst for Indonesian food."
Positive"This user confirmed they love Hainan Chicken House after it was recommended for its laksa sauce."
Positive"This user mentioned Hainan Chicken House has a delicious laksa sauce for dipping their fried chicken."
Positive"This user recommended Hainan Chicken House, calling it very good and their first experience at a Malaysian restaurant."
Positive"A user asks how Hainan Chicken House compares to Eim Khao Mun Khai."
Neutral"After finding Taste Good's dishes too oily, this user plans to try Hainan Chicken House."
Neutral"This user ranks Hainan Chicken House second, specifically for its chicken rice, after trying several Malaysian restaurants in NYC."
Neutral"This restaurant is mentioned as a Malaysian option in NYC. The user later states that it is pretty average."
Neutral"This user provided links to articles about Hainan Chicken House from The Infatuation, showing it has been featured in popular food publications."
Neutral"This commenter mentioned that Hainan Chicken House was written up by HellGate NYC a couple of years ago, suggesting it has received media attention."
Neutral"The author has previously ordered from Hainan Chicken House and considers their Hainanese Chicken Rice to be one of the best they've ever had."
Positive"Hainan Chicken House in Brooklyn is stated to be better than any place in NYC and Queens for authenticity, though it's described as more Chinese Malaysian than Malay."
Positive"This commenter expressed fondness for Hainan Chicken House in Sunset Park."
Positive"While not a fan of Hainan chicken generally, the author enjoys other dishes like Char Kway Teow, Pork Belly, Curry Puffs, and Chicken Satay here."
Neutral"This commenter mentioned that their experience with the Hainan chicken itself has been uneven."
Neutral"The author finds the Malaysian food here fantastic."
Positive"The original poster has tried Hainan Chicken House in Sunset Park and considers it the best Cantonese-style poached chicken they've found so far, though acknowledges it's quite far."
Positive"This establishment is recommended for its signature House Hainan chicken and roast pork belly. It is included in a list of recommendations for Sunset Park, Brooklyn."
Positive"In response to a negative comment about Hainan Chicken House (HCH), this user strongly disagrees, stating they ate there multiple times and found the food "bangin" every time."
Positive"The user was surprised by the number of restaurants on the list they had visited, specifically mentioning Hainan Chicken House as one of the worst offenders. They found the quality of these restaurants, including Hainan Chicken House, to be generally bad."
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