Chick N Rice — Restaurant in Brainerd

WOW. It was our first time at Chick N Rice & it’s easy to say we will be back for more! I love to cook and my bf and I are huge foodies. We travel a lot for food and we love trying new things. We seek out original, unique restaurants and when we find a good chef, we come back again and again. This restaurant has now been added to that list!

The staff was very welcoming and answered any questions we had. We were offered samples of the available drinks which was a nice touch. They were all refreshing. The Butterfly Pea Flower lemonade was unique with its floral notes & real lemon - very tasty. The Watermelon Mint mojito was amazing - the fresh watermelon really made the drink special. Our favorite was the Thai tea. We’ve tried many Thai teas and this one exceeded expectations.

The diner-style, seat yourself vibe was comforting and inviting.

Our food came out quickly and was hot and fresh. Everything was cooked perfectly. Portion sizes were generous. The chicken had a flavorful, breaded crunch on the outside and was juicy on the inside. We had the Hot Chicken Sandwich - Cluckin hot (which is their level 3 heat - you can get up to 10! At 5 you get your photo on the wall) and the chicken tenders. The heat scale is awesome if you love spice. As we all know, it’s hard to find restaurants that give the heat you want in Minnesota. Best chicken sandwich I’ve had in a LONG time. We also tried the wings, Mac & Cheese, Spicy Fruit Salad, & Plantains. The Mac & Cheese was the least interesting of them all, but still good. The sauce on the wings was addicting. Best wings in the area hands down. I’ve never experienced anything like them. Like all the food here, the Southeast Asian & Peruvian spin is evident in the wings. The Spicy Fruit salad was perfect following the spicy chicken. It was light and refreshing. I’d pair these two again.

There’s also many vegetarian/vegan options on the menu I’m excited to try. I typically don’t eat meat but I had to try the chicken today. Many items (the fries, plantains, etc.) are cooked vegan friendly as well. It says a lot about a restaurant when dietary needs are considered so I really appreciated that aspect!!

Halfway through our meal, we were greeted by Isabel. One of the owners. She was incredibly kind and friendly. It’s clear she genuinely cares for her customers and the food she is putting out. There’s something special about eating a meal when you know the chef’s are excited to share it with you. STOP IN JUST TO MEET HER! She’s so sweet.

We finished our meal with the mango sticky rice which again, was delicious. I’ve tried many versions of mango rice, this one was a ten.

We were very impressed by our experience here! It’s exciting to see more international foods making their way to Brainerd. We have been NEEDING Chick N Rice for a long time!

Great service, great food, great prices. Easiest 5* review I’ve left. You have to try it! There’s plenty of options for kids too :)

I CAN NOT wait to try their new Thai restaurant, Drunken Noodle, coming in June!!! It will be in the same location. Im sure it...

What a delicious find in the heart of downtown Brainerd! A must try for those who want an exceptional meal with a variety of flavors and choices. Chick N Rice is a new casual Peruvian restaurant that offers up the best rotisserie chicken and side dishes that I have tasted in years! Having dined in many restaurants throughout this country and internationally, you can only imagine how surprised I was to find this food among the best I've ever enjoyed. In Brainerd, Minnesota! The rotisserie chicken was perfectly seasoned, moist and plentiful. The garlic and ginger rice, macaroni and cheese and fried plantains were outstanding. I want to thank the owner and staff for making an incredibly delicious meal at a fair price. We will be frequent diners and look forward to our next return, which will...

It's no Steve's lava chicken, But it gets the job done. The vibe of the restraint is very nice and its a nice chill place to sit and enjoy your food. they have some complimentary tea and lemon water that you can serve yourself. the staff is very friendly and the food gets served fast, the food itself is very good I got the 1/2 chicken with Mac and cheese and French fries and honestly some of the best Mac and cheese I've gotten from a restraunt, my boyfriend got the chick n rice meal that comes with half a chicken rice and dumpling soup (which tastes really good if you eat the dumplings and then pour the rice into the leftover soup). Honestly the way the restraunt is set up id say its honestly a good place to eat as...