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Straits Restaurant | San Jose’s Hidden Hainanese Chicken Gem

🍗 Straits Restaurant | San Jose’s Hidden Hainanese Chicken Gem 📍 First Impressions A modern Singaporean eatery in downtown SJ where: • Vibe: Tropical plants + retro Peranakan tiles • Seating: Outdoor patio with heat lamps (great for people-watching) • Smell: Steamed chicken + pandan rice aroma Pro Tip: Ask for Table #12 – quiet corner near the koi pond 🍽️ Must-Order Dishes 1. Hainanese Chicken Rice ($16.99) 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 • Chicken: Sous-vide then ice-shocked – jelly-like skin texture • Rice: Cooked in chicken fat + pandan (not just soy sauce!) • Sauces: • Ginger-scallion (hand-pounded) • Dark sweet soy (imported from Malaysia) Secret Move: Mix all 3 sauces for ultimate flavor 2. Chicken Soup (Free!) 🍲 • Broth: Simmered with chicken bones + garlic • Best Sip: Right after first bite of rice 3. Laksa ($18.50) ❌ • Broth: Coconut milk-heavy (lacks spice depth) • Protein: Overcooked shrimp – skip this 📊 How It Stacks Up Feature Straits SJ Average Chicken Texture Silky Rubbery Rice Flavor Pandan-infused Plain Value $ Ambiance Instagrammable Cafeteria Winner: Best chicken rice in South Bay 💡 Insider Tips 1. Timing: • 11:30am: Chicken just steamed (peak tenderness) • Avoid 1pm – office crowd clears out leftovers 2. Upgrades: • $2 extra for drumstick portion • $1 for crispy chicken skin topping 3. Parking: Validated 2hrs in adjacent garage Next Visit Goals: • Kaya Toast (weekend brunch only) • Beef Rendang (slow-braised) SanJoseEats #HainaneseChicken #SingaporeanFood #FoodieFind

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Straits Restaurant | San Jose’s Hidden Hainanese Chicken Gem

🍗 Straits Restaurant | San Jose’s Hidden Hainanese Chicken Gem 📍 First Impressions A modern Singaporean eatery in downtown SJ where: • Vibe: Tropical plants + retro Peranakan tiles • Seating: Outdoor patio with heat lamps (great for people-watching) • Smell: Steamed chicken + pandan rice aroma Pro Tip: Ask for Table #12 – quiet corner near the koi pond 🍽️ Must-Order Dishes 1. Hainanese Chicken Rice ($16.99) 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 • Chicken: Sous-vide then ice-shocked – jelly-like skin texture • Rice: Cooked in chicken fat + pandan (not just soy sauce!) • Sauces: • Ginger-scallion (hand-pounded) • Dark sweet soy (imported from Malaysia) Secret Move: Mix all 3 sauces for ultimate flavor 2. Chicken Soup (Free!) 🍲 • Broth: Simmered with chicken bones + garlic • Best Sip: Right after first bite of rice 3. Laksa ($18.50) ❌ • Broth: Coconut milk-heavy (lacks spice depth) • Protein: Overcooked shrimp – skip this 📊 How It Stacks Up Feature Straits SJ Average Chicken Texture Silky Rubbery Rice Flavor Pandan-infused Plain Value $ Ambiance Instagrammable Cafeteria Winner: Best chicken rice in South Bay 💡 Insider Tips 1. Timing: • 11:30am: Chicken just steamed (peak tenderness) • Avoid 1pm – office crowd clears out leftovers 2. Upgrades: • $2 extra for drumstick portion • $1 for crispy chicken skin topping 3. Parking: Validated 2hrs in adjacent garage Next Visit Goals: • Kaya Toast (weekend brunch only) • Beef Rendang (slow-braised) SanJoseEats #HainaneseChicken #SingaporeanFood #FoodieFind

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