Amazing food and fast delivery! Love the panko chicken and the coffee meets tea drink. Addictive!

TLDR: Overall enjoyable! Fast service, clean interior and tables, good food and portion size for the price. Would go again if in the area.
Starting with parking and location--Chicken and Rice is in a small lot with convenient parking and other restaurants. It's currently buried in a lot of construction work... read moreTLDR: Overall enjoyable! Fast service, clean interior and tables, good food and portion size for the price. Would go again if in the area.
Starting with parking and location--Chicken and Rice is in a small lot with convenient parking and other restaurants. It's currently buried in a lot of construction work so it takes a moment to find, but it's definitely still there past the metal fencing.
I enjoyed the meal! We received our orders almost immediately and the chicken and dipping sauces tasted good. It wasn't a GREAT Hainan chicken and the rice/broth were both a lot less fragrant than I expected, but for the price point and "quick food" type of business, it's definitely pretty solid.
I'd definitely eat here again if I'm in the area, but if I'm specifically craving Hainan chicken/chicken and rice I'd probably go elsewhere. read less

perfect lunch you can save for half of dinner - the rice option is tasty and super super filling. I got dark meat, skin on with ginger scallion oil and would go again in a heartbeat.
They're often busy but very efficient!

Arrived at this location after a local event near the Santa Clara convention center on a Saturday afternoon around 1:15 pm for lunch! The venue is near 3 other restaurants, so it's a diverse selection with a nice parking lot. The staff welcomed us once we entered through the doors.... read moreArrived at this location after a local event near the Santa Clara convention center on a Saturday afternoon around 1:15 pm for lunch! The venue is near 3 other restaurants, so it's a diverse selection with a nice parking lot. The staff welcomed us once we entered through the doors. All orders are self serve through their kiosk so you can create your meal to your liking. I ordered their grilled chicken, with chicken broth, and two doses of their teriyaki sauce and their Coffee Meets Tea drink. Great price around $20 for lunch! After 10 minutes, my order was ready. Awesome presentation of the rice, grilled chicken, medley of veggies! Their coffee meets tea was delicious and semi sweet with a hint of bitterness. The overall grilled chicken box was delicious, lots of protein and healthy greens for a filling meal. The char was cooked to perfection for that smoky taste right in the beginning followed with the juicy chicken. The broth tasted so clean and was aromatic.
Great venue and atmosphere! Would come again if I'm in the area 🙂 read less

This is a wonderful place if you want to pick up/order to go. The restaurant space itself is just a couple of tables and chairs, but the food hits the spot. Rice, chicken, and soup were all very flavorful. Service was fast!

First time trying the Santa Clara location.
Hainan chicken is tender and delicious. I placed the order and came to pick up and they were right on time. Place was small but pretty busy and there were a lot of pick up orders.
Hainan chicken is tender and delicious.
Salad... read moreFirst time trying the Santa Clara location.
Hainan chicken is tender and delicious. I placed the order and came to pick up and they were right on time. Place was small but pretty busy and there were a lot of pick up orders.
Hainan chicken is tender and delicious.
Salad was fresh.
Only gripe I had was that I ordered extra sauce and that was missed. I only discovered when I took out the food to eat later. So boooooo. One star off since I had to pay extra for nothing.

So learn my lesson and check your order if you order anything extra before leaving the location. read less

This shit was THE best . 10 out of 10 would recommend. Hurry & buy a plate before I eat the rest. -Jojo

Really like this place! I just wish they were consistent with the soup :')
I've ordered from this place several times via Doordash and it always tastes great. The only thing is the soup that comes with the order is sometimes nicely full, and sometimes only a quarter or half... read moreReally like this place! I just wish they were consistent with the soup :')
I've ordered from this place several times via Doordash and it always tastes great. The only thing is the soup that comes with the order is sometimes nicely full, and sometimes only a quarter or half full. Maybe it's just super busy and they dont look but it makes me a bit sad when it's less than half. I haven't gotten a Doordash order with ripped or leaky packaging so it is not any Dashers fault so...
BUT other then that, A+++ for the food!! I almost always get mixed meat + rice and sauces and it's soooo good.
if they could just make sure to-go meals are consistent in their filling, id be 5/5 read less

Perfect to-go-place for most people on a run. We love savory rather than sweet on chicken. So pick the garlic one. Fried chicken is delicious.

If you want Hainan chicken rice in San Jose, this would be your go to restaurant. I think it is as close to the real thing as you're going to get in the Bay Area. The quality of food is really good and price is reasonable. Use the kiosks to... read moreIf you want Hainan chicken rice in San Jose, this would be your go to restaurant. I think it is as close to the real thing as you're going to get in the Bay Area. The quality of food is really good and price is reasonable. Use the kiosks to order your food and wait just a short time to get the food, packed in a to-go box. I would recommend it if you are craving for some really tender chicken with rice! read less

Okay, I'm officially impressed!
Usually when you walk into a restaurant thirty minutes before closing, the food quality isn't as good. Maybe the chicken is dry, maybe the rice is old, or the veggies have lost their crispiness. Not so at Chicken Meets Rice on Tasman Drive. If I had... read moreOkay, I'm officially impressed!
Usually when you walk into a restaurant thirty minutes before closing, the food quality isn't as good. Maybe the chicken is dry, maybe the rice is old, or the veggies have lost their crispiness. Not so at Chicken Meets Rice on Tasman Drive. If I had a blindfold on, I would of thought the place just opened.
I ordered, in-person @ kiosk:
Hainan Chicken Box, Price $13.99, with
-white meat
-brown rice
-thai ginger soy
-ginger scallion onion
-cucumber slices
-chicken broth
Side of Grilled Chicken, price $3.99
Fresh food, lots of juicy chicken, crispy cucumber slices, tasty grilled chicken.
Perfect order read less

I loved:
Grilled chicken
Coffee meets Tea
Fried Chicken
I liked:
Hainan Chicken
An amazing place for gluten free friends who visit. I have a success rate of people enjoying the #goodeats here. I know people LOVE the Hainan chicken but for some reason today my piece was dry so I'm... read moreI loved:
Grilled chicken
Coffee meets Tea
Fried Chicken
I liked:
Hainan Chicken
An amazing place for gluten free friends who visit. I have a success rate of people enjoying the #goodeats here. I know people LOVE the Hainan chicken but for some reason today my piece was dry so I'm rating it lower than the other juicy and delicious pieces of Grilled and Fried Chicken. The pickled carrots here are also amazing
There's no cashier so you just use the pad. Interaction with service workers was minimal.
Sitting down here is pretty barebones so it's a good thing the food is amazing. read less

If you want healthy and flavorful this is the way to go. If you want to control portion size (aka not gain weight) this is a great option.
Portion size used to be larger but recently noticed they gave less meat. I also ordered the tofu which was surprisingly tasty but... read moreIf you want healthy and flavorful this is the way to go. If you want to control portion size (aka not gain weight) this is a great option.
Portion size used to be larger but recently noticed they gave less meat. I also ordered the tofu which was surprisingly tasty but again size was a little disappointing. Food quality and taste is excellent but wish there was just a bit more.
I guess for asian size, its okay but for Americans-- need a little more. read less

We stopped by for a quick bite before heading to the concert at Levi's Stadium, and it was the perfect choice. I tried the Fried Chicken Box, and it was fantastic. The hand-cut, panko-breaded chicken thighs were crispy outside and tender inside. The mix of salad, pickled carrots, cucumber, and... read moreWe stopped by for a quick bite before heading to the concert at Levi's Stadium, and it was the perfect choice. I tried the Fried Chicken Box, and it was fantastic. The hand-cut, panko-breaded chicken thighs were crispy outside and tender inside. The mix of salad, pickled carrots, cucumber, and sauces added great flavors. The chicken itself was impressively seasoned. Plus, it's super close to the stadium, making it an ideal spot for a meal before heading to an event.
*Highly recommended for concert-goers! read less

This is a small restaurant but the food is really good. You order from their computer menu system. It makes ordering quick and easy.
They have several tables to sit inside and a few to sit outside on a nice day. The place has a whole in the wall feel to... read moreThis is a small restaurant but the food is really good. You order from their computer menu system. It makes ordering quick and easy.
They have several tables to sit inside and a few to sit outside on a nice day. The place has a whole in the wall feel to it but do not think that the food isn't great.
While they do not have a ton of menu items, each item they make is excellent. This is a place I will be frequenting .
If you are looking for great food that is affordable then this is the place for you. read less

Seriously WOW. Super close to Levi's Stadium. Walking distance. Food was so damn good. Cannot wait to come back.