Gai Chicken Rice — Restaurant in San Francisco

Was looking for a quick bite to eat near my new apartment ..ran into the sign … decided to try them out…. I stood at the counter for a few before being acknowledged (but there wasn’t any other customers in line). The greeting wasn’t the friendliest, I attempted to give smiles & convo asking if they sold Cafè Du Monde Beignets… since the coffee had such a massive display. She was clueless even after I pointed out the coffee. I went on to state it’s my 1st time visiting and I’m new to SF to help her improve to no avail. I informed her that I thought the Basil chicken or The Gai Sansho sandwich looked interesting; which did she recommend? She stated I should try the chicken sandwich. I looked at the picture confirmed what came with it (seasoned waffle fries, a can drink, & a choice of sauce). I didn’t see the sauce choice listed only pictured. I asked the cashier what are the choices as if I didn’t just tell her it’s my FIRST TIME VISITING… she mentioned two as if she didn’t know herself what the choices of sauce are. I went with Spicy Mayo & Sweet Chili! Cashier gave me my receipt & informed me of my order number. I waited on my food and observed the atmosphere & took pictures … location is in the thick of the city (construction near by, neighborhood Fentanyl friendly, and shoppers, but once inside it’s quiet, relaxing, & a little opportunity to shut off the city. Cashier calls my number & I take my food to go ((she’s still dry & not engaging…no thank you come again, welcome to the neighborhood…nothing) I paid cash of $15 . Got back to my apartment, opened my food: Great portions, nice presentation, & fresh ingredients!! I picked up this massive sandwich & applied the spicy Mayo to a bite and it was delicious but the perfect partner for the slaw, pickles, bun, and seasoning on the chicken is the sweet Thai chili …. Ohhhhhh myyyyy word….. do yourself a favor & go try this sandwich combo … the marriage with the seasoned waffle fries leaves nothing but joy in your mouth!! You will not be disappointed… I’m going again today to get another sandwich! 😍🙃🤤 the sandwich is 5 star for sure!! The service needs...

This place is very simple as the name says chicken rice but it is delicious. the combos are excellent option to be healthy and the amount of chickens is just what a fit/body builder is looking for.

I ordered the combo with breast and thighs and it comes with soup and brocolli. The soup is just a basic chicken soup with green onions and was ok. But the main dish was a good portion of rice and chicken and the sauce I ordered (thai) added a lot of flavor to the food. I mixed my dish with the hot sauce they gave us and I got addicted to that till the point that I couldn't stop eating even if my nose was running.

For the ones that doesn't like spicy food, don't be scared the hot sauce is extra. you have the option of not using it. =P

The employees are very kind and helpful. They are always there answering your question and suggesting based on your likes.

This is a place that you can order and sit there with a friend or you can order to go. You can enjoy your food in the Mission Dolores park or you...

GAI does the impossible - finally brings excellent food to the Castro! The food entirely focuses around Hainan Chicken Rice, or Khao Mun Gai as it's known in Thailand: think of softly poached, pillowy chicken (you can choose thigh or breast!), with fragrant chicken-rice and sharp tangy pickles with your choice of several sauces! My favorite is their Hoi An Vietnamese-style sauce, filled with fish sauce and love.

Pair the food with a beer from their curated Wine and Beer list, because chicken rice and beer make the perfect pairing, only better improved by a beach nearby ;)

While they're a new (I mean - literally just opening) restaurant, I found the service well-honed and warm, and the kitchen fast - this is fast casual after all! And they're open weekly at 11am, even on Sundays, making this place a serious contender for Sunday Funday brunch before strolling up two blocks to Lookout/Hi...