Gai Kitchen

Food is great, I ordered one large steamed and one large roasted hainanese chicken with ginger garlic rice. Each dish came with half a cup soup which was flavorful and hot. Ginger garlic rice was really good ! The steamed chicken included a spicy dressing, but the roasted chicken had more of a savory dressing. The portions of the chicken to rice ratio were off. I understand sometimes photos would not be an exact match to the real thing, but the chicken portions did not look “large/8oz of chicken”. Ordered a Thai tea and spring rolls as well and those were decent. I ordered a “son in law egg” which was supposed to be to be runny inside, but the egg I received was just a soggy overcooked dry egg for $1.90. That egg was not worth it. My total was $28.60 for two people, so it is more of a cheap quick and easy - order and sit type of eatery. If you pay in cash there’s a discount. The atmosphere was a bit awkward as there was no music, so any conversation in the store can be heard by someone else on the other side of the store. Overall the flavors are there for the chicken dishes, but the portions could be bigger.

Love this place. Always on the list as one of the places to get food from whenever we are in the area. I’ve come here once or twice just to get food too. I usually get a few orders at a time either for the family and friends to bring home or to bring to work. For the price, it’s hard to beat. I liked that they have pictures of the food up on the screen/TV. I like to know what my food looks like before I order it. I’m a visual kind of a guy :-) My kids love the pink drink and the watermelon slushie. My wife and I usually get the Thai iced tea. As far as food, we like everything, we mix it up but our favorite is the steam chicken with ginger rice and comes with cucumber, have to get the sauces with it. My co workers and friends who tried my food from this place always ask where this place is located. Staff is pleasant to deal with. Friendly,. I’ve always gotten smiles. Dont remember a time where it wasn’t pleasant. Definitely a stop for us.

It’s actually my second visit here. The Thai chicken is delicious and reasonably priced, aroi mak mak! The egg yolk in the son-in-law eggs should be melting, and I think they could improve that. The Thai tea has a lot of flavor and was nice.

I ordered the Mixed Steamed and Roasted Chicken with boiled rice or ginger rice if you wanted came with a cup of broth that was nice in taste with side of crispy fries which were delicious

New location same great food. This one is on Mott St as well but below Bayard St. The Fried Tofu is great as well as their Chicken. I love it with the Ginger rice. No bathroom at this location as of 6/4/24.

Food was delicious and staff was very helpful. The price is affordable too! Chicken was tender and juicy. My son really liked their pink milk. Fish cakes were yummy and a little bit spicy but tolerable.

Love that they provide a small portion option which is very much needed everywhere to prevent food wastage (and very friendly pricing)!! The rice was served at the right temperature and very fragrant (ginger rice), the steamed hainan chicken was very tender with good flavors (did not taste like frozen chicken) and it was boneless, and the chilli went very well with everything. The only (small) downside was that there’s no soup that comes with it. Please support this place and I’ll definitely be back again! The pink milk was also an interesting drink.

I’ve been coming to this Asian chicken restaurant regularly, and it never disappoints. The food is consistently delicious, with a menu that offers a great variety of flavorful dishes. Whether you’re craving something spicy or savory, there’s always something that hits the spot. The prices are incredibly reasonable, especially given the quality of the food. It’s a place where you can enjoy a satisfying meal without breaking the bank. The service is another standout feature—quick, efficient, and always friendly. The staff make you feel welcome, and your order is prepared with care. It’s my go-to spot for lunch, and I can’t recommend it enough! If you’re looking for a place that combines tasty food, great prices, and excellent service, this is the place to be.

Food is great, I ordered one large steamed and one large roasted hainanese chicken with ginger garlic rice. Each dish came with half a cup soup which was flavorful and hot. Ginger garlic rice was really good ! The steamed chicken included a spicy dressing, but the roasted chicken had more of a savory dressing. The portions of the chicken to rice ratio were off. I understand sometimes photos would not be an exact match to the real thing, but the chicken portions did not look “large/8oz of chicken”. Ordered a Thai tea and spring rolls as well and those were decent. I ordered a “son in law egg” which was supposed to be to be runny inside, but the egg I received was just a soggy overcooked dry egg for $1.90. That egg was not worth it. My total was $28.60 for two people, so it is more of a cheap quick and easy - order and sit type of eatery. If you pay in cash there’s a discount. The atmosphere was a bit awkward as there was no music, so any conversation in the store can be heard by someone else on the other side of the store. Overall the flavors are there for the chicken dishes, but the portions could be bigger.

Love this place. Always on the list as one of the places to get food from whenever we are in the area. I’ve come here once or twice just to get food too. I usually get a few orders at a time either for the family and friends to bring home or to bring to work. For the price, it’s hard to beat. I liked that they have pictures of the food up on the screen/TV. I like to know what my food looks like before I order it. I’m a visual kind of a guy :-) My kids love the pink drink and the watermelon slushie. My wife and I usually get the Thai iced tea. As far as food, we like everything, we mix it up but our favorite is the steam chicken with ginger rice and comes with cucumber, have to get the sauces with it. My co workers and friends who tried my food from this place always ask where this place is located. Staff is pleasant to deal with. Friendly,. I’ve always gotten smiles. Dont remember a time where it wasn’t pleasant. Definitely a stop for us.

It’s actually my second visit here. The Thai chicken is delicious and reasonably priced, aroi mak mak! The egg yolk in the son-in-law eggs should be melting, and I think they could improve that. The Thai tea has a lot of flavor and was nice.

I ordered the Mixed Steamed and Roasted Chicken with boiled rice or ginger rice if you wanted came with a cup of broth that was nice in taste with side of crispy fries which were delicious

New location same great food. This one is on Mott St as well but below Bayard St. The Fried Tofu is great as well as their Chicken. I love it with the Ginger rice. No bathroom at this location as of 6/4/24.

Food was delicious and staff was very helpful. The price is affordable too! Chicken was tender and juicy. My son really liked their pink milk. Fish cakes were yummy and a little bit spicy but tolerable.

Love that they provide a small portion option which is very much needed everywhere to prevent food wastage (and very friendly pricing)!! The rice was served at the right temperature and very fragrant (ginger rice), the steamed hainan chicken was very tender with good flavors (did not taste like frozen chicken) and it was boneless, and the chilli went very well with everything. The only (small) downside was that there’s no soup that comes with it. Please support this place and I’ll definitely be back again! The pink milk was also an interesting drink.

I’ve been coming to this Asian chicken restaurant regularly, and it never disappoints. The food is consistently delicious, with a menu that offers a great variety of flavorful dishes. Whether you’re craving something spicy or savory, there’s always something that hits the spot. The prices are incredibly reasonable, especially given the quality of the food. It’s a place where you can enjoy a satisfying meal without breaking the bank. The service is another standout feature—quick, efficient, and always friendly. The staff make you feel welcome, and your order is prepared with care. It’s my go-to spot for lunch, and I can’t recommend it enough! If you’re looking for a place that combines tasty food, great prices, and excellent service, this is the place to be.

The restaurant is in the China town. It's a Thailand style restaurant. The chicken here tastes great. And the price is quite reasonable.

Very good food! I love the fried chicken meal. So crispy. Best ginger rice I ever had in my life.

So yummy,great price, love their mix and Thai ice tea was good and crab rangoon was good and i rrallt enjoyed their ginger garlic rice.

Gai Kitchen is one of the best cheap eats! I love this new and bigger location for them which has lots of seating. The chicken over rice is so yummy and juicy. They also have great drinks like the Thai Iced Tea and Iced Jasmine Green Tea. Both are sweet and refreshing. The staff are very nice and quick with serving your food too!

I am seriously done w/ these paid reviews... Fung Bros... you did me dirty... this spot is total garbage. Ugh. No more YT reviews... This spot was empty. Guess I should've saw that as a sign... alas... wanted to support small businesses but wow, some are just not meant to be. Got the small Hainanese Chicken Rice - BUT KNOW this is NOT really Hainan Chicken. It's Thai Style... aka, dry AF. Skin is so textured... like the dang chicken had goosebumps while being steamed. Meat is not moist. The rice was not fragrant... no yummy aroma. Splurged on the SIL egg, which is a fried soft boiled egg... meaningless, had no purpose. And OMG the freaking ice coffee was a sh*t show. PURE sugar on ice. I was able to consume 1/4 of the whole tray... but wasted the rest. Can't believe I wasted my bday calories on this TRASH. Please, go elsewhere. This is NOT IT. Periodt.

tldr solid spot for thai style chicken and rice spot with lots of customization options on size + type of chicken and affordable in chinatown! randomly stopped by for a quick late lunch + went with a small thai style chicken and rice which i really appreciated for a whopping $6.50 and pretty filling. note they do charge a 3.5% cc fee so cash is king y'all! chicken and rice (3.75/5) perhaps the fact i went to southeast asia before has made me a hard judge on this dish but this place executes this dish well for US standards with a moist and tender thigh chicken on top a bed of fluffy flavorful and fragrant ginger rice! the spicy sauce that comes on the side is also pretty ginger forward and packs a light spice punch which i like but can predict is not for everyone. my critique is the chicken skin can be done better and less tough + overall dish is a bit too ginger forward (sauce + rice)! also i find it pretty customary for places to give some soy sauce/non ginger sauce to go with this dish as well but was missing. the cucumbers were a nice relief from the ginger flavor. food 3.75/5 service 4/5 ambiance 3/5 no bathroom value 4/5

Gai Kitchen recently opened on Mott st and I checked it out spontaneously. I ordered the small chicken rice Thai Hainanese Chicken Rice. as well as a Jasmine Green Tea drink. The cashier forgot to give me accurate change but she did after I told her. There's a good amount of seating inside making it a great spot to dine in. The chicken skin layer was a little chewy and dried however, the inside was juicy. The jasmine green tea drink was amazing and refreshing.

Came upon this place and the sign outside caught my attention. I got the large Hainanese chicken and the mixed combo. Both were delicious. I was expecting a little more chicken. The rice has ginger inside which is good to keep you warm on a cold NYC autumn. If you're not a fan of ginger, definitely see if they can just do it with white rice. It came with soup which was filled half a cup. Will definitely come back if I want something quick.

Nice Thai food place that just moved its location. They have a self kiosk now for people who want to order fast. I went to their new location and got myself a large steamed and roasted chicken with ginger rice. Could definitely taste chunks of ginger in the rice, which is very healthy. Chicken is so tender and not fatty at all. I got the bowl with a Lawson egg and the egg was so delicious. The yolk inside the egg is not overcooked and still pretty wet, which is my liking. Came with a free soup that is filled with scallions and a hint of spice.

One of my go-to meals. It's flavorful, it's affordable, it's filling -- what more can you really ask for!! I used to go here when it was a smaller stall in one of the Mott St. food courts, until one day I went and found out they had opened their own store! Congratulations to Gai Kitchen, your success is truly well earned, and I plan to continue going as long as the prices stay low! Usually do takeout here because there is not much eating space.

I ordered chive nd scallion pancake, large roasted hainasses and steam. The hainasseses are missing the cilantro. The ginger sauce lacking of spice. This place is for quick bite, but they don't have bathroom, so keep that in mind when you dine here. You can order thru the kiok to save time, and they will shout your number when it's ready. The restaurant has dine in section, and you will need to clean up after yourself. The people there are very friendly!

I've been coming here since they were in the Mott Street food court. I visited during their grand opening when it was almost empty, and my go-to dish has always been the grilled chicken with ginger rice--delicious and a great value for the price. On my recent visit during the afternoon lunch hour, the place was super packed. Another change is that they've closed the restroom for customers

I used to come to Mott Street eatery which is where I discovered Gai Kitchen. I'm obsessed with their Pink Milk and their Thai chicken over rice! This space is very small with a few tables. There is a 3.5% fee if you pay with a credit card.

Prices were super affordable for what you get. The place smelled like fragrant poached chicken in the best way. I absolutely loved the mixed steamed chicken and roasted chicken combo with ginger and garlic rice. I would come back for that. It came with a complimentary chicken soup so that was nice. Garlic wings were a no go. It looked so good but unfortunately, it didn't meet the mark. It was not fried long enough so some pieces were a bit red. Additionally, it needed more flavors and needs to be marinated more. The crispy skin could be fried more so it doesn't taste like soft chicken skin at one point. I saw some chicken hair on the wings that were fried together. Thai iced coffee didn't taste that strong and was not that sweet. I like that it's not too sweet but overall, it's different than most of the other Thai iced coffee I tried. The price and value is so good. I would come back to support them just for that reason. I would like to try other items like the jasmine green tea latte and the pink drink. There was some seating inside and it was not hard to find a spot. The employee was nice and you order and pay upfront.

Excited to eat at Gai Kitchen at their new on-street location at 51 Mott. Recommend checking out Gai Kitchen, a fantastic Thai/Hainan place with reasonably priced options! Discovered them earlier in the inconspicuous, almost hidden, 98 Mott Food Court while running through Chinatown on errands. Went then for Gai's Mixed Combo with a Son-in-law Egg, which included: cup of chicken broth, a dish with two types of wonderful chicken - Hainanese (steamed) chicken with a side of Ginger Garlic Sauce and Thai Style Roasted Chicken with Tamarind Chili Sauce - on top of a bed of absolutely sublime Ginger rice, cucumber spears garnish, plus that Son-in-law Egg. As explained by their friendly crew, the Son-in-law Egg is soft boiled, then lightly fried. [FYI - From my understanding, Gai is chicken in Chinese, Hainan is a Chinese island province located in the South China Sea, and Son-in-law Eggs are a Thai thing.] Enjoyed now from this new location my next order of their Mixed Combo with Son-in-law Egg! P.S. Please reply to this review if you have the story behind why it's called a Son-in-law Egg!

$9 for a large hainanese chicken with rice is great value in this economy. The Thai iced tea tastes good. The staff was friendly and service is quick. I brought my food home, but the ambiance inside the restaurant was nice. Highly recommended

Hainanese chicken rice is one of my favorite foods and gai kitchen def hits the spot. It's delicious, great value, and they are pretty generous with both the chicken and rice. I got the mixed steamed and roasted chicken bc I wanted to try both and glad I did. Both so flavorful and juicy, and the ginger rice was also very aromatic. It comes with a little cup of soup which was also tasty. They have a touch screen kiosk where you can order and pay with card btw! The chicken rice came out within a couple min but crab Rangoon took longer.

I passed by this place a few times and was intrigued by their menu so I decided to give it a try. This place is a self service eatery where you can order either through machine or front counter. It could get quite busy during lunch time and weekends. I got the thai chicken and it's was pretty decent. For the price you pay it's a good amount of food. The chicken was pretty good and went well with the sauce. The garlic ginger rice was extremely gingery and garlicy. It was too overpowering for my taste but if you really like ginger and garlic the rice would right for you. Also, the green thai tea was pretty good. I never had a green thai tea before and the flavor is kinda refreshing and minty.

Solid spot for fast casual steamed chicken with some flavorful rice. They have a small option with just a few oieces of chicken with rice, cumcumber ahd sauce or a larger option with more rice, a little more chicken, cucumbers, sauce and also a small cup of soup. Service was a decent pace and the interior is super casual and chill. You can also order through the self service kiosk if there's a line. They charge a credit card fee so be aware of that as well.

Steamed Hainanese chicken - $4.5 Located in a food court. Great for a small lunch spot. The serving is pretty small but it is quick.

Awesome food and even better price. I really like this place. A must or go to place to get food. Chicken is moist, tasty and fresh. Variety of drinks to try. Kids love the pink drink.

compared to the first time I got it, this is small portion. This was a large. Chicken is burnt. Probably wouldn't come back now.

Great value and delicious food! The chicken is so flavorful and crispy- definitely a top eat here. The onion pancake is so unique -- one of my favorite things I've had in Chinatown! Perfect blend of crispy, hot, and savory. In cubes and it's also juicy and bouncy :)

It's a stall in a food court setting inside the Mott Street Eatery just north of Canal Street. Gai means chicken in Thai. So you can pretty much guess chicken is their specialty. Actually they pretty much have 2 main dishes to choose from: Hainanese chicken (steamed) or Thai chicken (roasted). The latter looks much better though taste-wise they are comparable. Neither has strong taste and rely on the sauce the comes on the side. Chicken are cooked perfectly, tender and juicy, and expertly cut with skin still attached and bones removed. You have a choice of white rice or ginger rice. Definitely go for the ginger rice because for me it's the soul of the meal here; it's what defines Gai Chicken and the reason I would come back again. So good! 2 sizes. $5.99 for small and $8.99 for large. The latter also come with a small cup of broth. We've always ordered the large during the 2 visits so far. There is in fact a third dish, the fried wings, but the main dishes have been so good that we couldn't skip. Maybe next time!

Great news lunch place! Love that they have a smaller size option for $5.99 that's great for people that don't eat too much. Excited to try the other things on their menu including their Thai iced tea that's extremely reasonably priced at $3.75. Plus - they're run by Thai people so id consider it a pretty authentic experience.

WHY WAS THIS SO GOOD????? HELLO????? The thai chile sauce was my preference. so filling. quick pit stop, located in a little food court area but wow so good. wow recommend to everyone. hidden gem.

Food was pretty good for the price. Service is a bit slow. The atmosphere is normal, no music just people talking. They have a good number of seats if you dine inside to eat. They have a credit card fee just incase you wonder why the price was up by like 1$. Overall good spot to eat for averaging 10$ a person.

The service was friendly- and the atmosphere is what I would expect for a food court in Chinatown. It was really the food that let me down. It's suppose to showcase hainanese chicken and rice. My chicken was not steamed. I mean I think it was initially but then I think they don't get enough customers that they put it in the same warmer as their roasted chicken so then my chicken ended up being roasted and chewy and tasting like soy sauce on the skin when that's not suppose to be the flavor for steamed chicken. It was gross. Not authentic at all. The rice at least wasn't dry. But I don't think I will ever eat here again since their main dish was so poorly executed. Update responding to the business owner: i apologize that I got your business mixed up with gai chicken and rice. You have the same business model and same menu. I will update my review to state it's steamed instead of poached chicken (hainanese chicken is usually simmered gently in broth- hence the poached term I used. But yes you can say steamed.) however does it the chicken look steamed in the picture I've provided? So I will update my review with the corrections but please acknowledge what your kitchen prepared and it's not steamed hainanese chicken.

I enjoyed a to-go order hainan chicken rice and it was delicious! I will definitely come back. The wait was longer than expected. It is a small shop with 5-6 tables.

This was our second time stopping by the food court for Gai Kitchen and finally, we managed to snag a table. Located in the Mott Street Eatery, Gai Kitchen is one of the many stalls present. Although they specialize in Hainanese steamed chicken and Thai-style roasted chicken, their menu also offers various sides and drinks, such as garlic or spicy wings, crispy fries, fried tofu, Thai iced tea, and more. * Mixed Steamed and Roasted Chicken with Ginger Garlic Rice $10.00 We ordered the mixed to try both flavors and easily loved both. The steamed chicken was juicy, moist, and tender, while the roasted chicken was well-marinated and packed with flavor. It came with two sauces--a ginger-garlic sauce and a chili-tamarind sauce--both of which I didn't like, and did without. We also added a son-in-law egg for an additional $1.90, which is on the pricier side, yes, but the crispy egg exterior and sweet, runny interior made it well worth the cost. * Pink Milk $3.75 I can't quite put my finger on it, but I really struggled to like this drink. It's not terribly sweet, which was great, but it tasted like a combination of strawberry, bubble gum, and Pepto-Bismol. If the three got together and had a baby, that's the taste of pink milk in a nutshell. * Crispy Spring Rolls $3.75 Tasty and incredibly crispy, though a tad soggy on the inside. Good, but I probably wouldn't reorder.

One of the more affordable lunch options in the city. This seemed to be the most popular stand in the Mott Street Eatery food court so we decided to give it a try. Got both the Steamed chicken and the Thai style roast chicken and both were very moist and tasty. I liked the roast chicken more since it was a bit more flavorful. Loved the garlic rice! Unfortunately, I was not a fan of the sauces that came with the chicken and much prefer the sauces that typically accompany Malaysian Hainanese chicken but this is just personal preference.

This seems to be a popular spot during lunch. Being able to get a box of rice, few pieces of chicken and some slices of cucumber for under $10 is a steal nowadays. I tried their Thai roasted chicken and it was quite tasty. FYI, they don't include the tax if you pay with cash versus card.

Wr accidentally stumbled into this food court after hair cut. Got the Thai style chicken rice and it came with a small cup of soup. Good portion of rice but were dry. Poached chicken was ok and there was nothing special. The sauce had an after kick. I also bought chicken rice across at the Singaporean store. IMO, the portion and quality were much better.

This is definitely a cheap eat worth checking out! Everything on the menu is $10 or less. Located in Mott Street Eatery, there are some tables to dine in, however it can get crowded. I got the large steamed and large thai style roasted chicken, and a pink milk. Both chicken dishes were great, with my favorite being the roasted chicken. Be sure to get the garlic rice! It's not a strong garlic flavor like what I would like, more on the mild end, but still good. The pink milk was like a sweet strawberry milk, however it was a little too sweet for me. Service was good and I got my food within 10 minutes on a Sunday afternoon.

Great meal for under $10. The small is about $6 and the large is about $9. Hainanese chicken or roasted chicken with choice of ginger rice or jasmine rice. It comes which a cup of soup, which is also delicious. It's inside the food hall to the left. You can take out or eat there at the tables that are shared with the other food vendors. They will be moving in a few months to 51 Mott St. Try it now before prices go up.

Excellent price Very good food If you're looking for something cheap and good. Gai Kitchen will do it. I ordered the Thai Style Roasted Chicken large for $8.99 which comes with sauce and a cup of soup. A decent size meal and delicious chicken.

I was excited to try this, and it did not disappoint! Located in the Mott Street food court, you'll find this stand easily with its stand out hip decor. We got the Mixed Steam and Roasted Chicken with Ginger Rice and Son in Law Egg, which was around $13. Do yourself a favor and get that extra egg! Its runny dynamic adds flavor to the already delicious rice, and the fun juxtaposition of the slightly tough exterior with a super delicate interior makes the egg fun to eat. Both chicken were equally as good, with both offering that same soft texture. Soft, easy to bite, chicken is so important, as we didn't pay to struggle chewing! Instead of the traditional ginger scallion dip, which I dearly missed eating this, they give a sweet chili and a spicy sauce for if you want an extra kick. They also provide a comforting flavorful cup of broth to accomodate your meal. This was 100% the Hainanese chicken I am looking for. For the price and quality, I will definitely come back for more!

Great prices, quick service, delicious food. I had the the fried chicken bowl and the scallion chive cakes. I can't stop thinking about the chive cakes!!! Chicken is tender and juicy.

Discover a culinary gem at Gaikitchen in Chinatown inside the Mott Street Eatery. Their Hainanese and Thai style chicken is so tender , juicy and flavorful - all at an affordable price. Don't miss their enticing appetizers, including fish cakes , chive pancakes, chicken wings and more. Stop by for a delicious and budget friendly experience that will leave you craving more.

Head over from church to here after I saw a short reel on IG couple days prior. Thought I would give it a shot for a relatively quick lunch stop. Ordered 1 thai roasted chicken and 1 thai style hainanese chicken, both with garlic rice. I like it much better than the one in Elmhurst. Chicken was sliced beautifully, has flavors, opted for large order on both. Just beware the spot is located inside a foodhall and there are plenty of oldies savoring their meal from many different vendors. Service is fast and neat.

This is a nice hidden gem located in the back corner of Mott Street Eatery. For $5.99, you can get a small, single serving of delicious Hainanese chicken and rice!! The chicken was very soft, seasoned well, and the sauce was on point too. The ginger rice was probably my favourite I had in the city so far. Again, seasoning is on point, and there's a small kick of spiciness, which was a nice little surprise. If you get the larger size ($8.99), you also get a soup. You can pay cash or card. I'm not sure if they have a card minimum, but I'm quite certain have to pay sales tax if you pay with card.

This place is located inside a food court. The small meals are cheap and tasty. The chicken with rice was fulfilling. Meat and rice were properly cooked. Service was fast. Counter was neat, with menu displayed. Finding a table would be a task because have many other food places. Overall, the meal is simple and good.

I've been wanting to try Gai Kitchen and have finally made it here as they've moved to their own store on Mott St Btwn Bayard/Pell St. Stepping foot into the store, my sister and I immediately smelled something good coming right from the kitchen. It's very spacious with several tables and chairs set up in the front and you can order at the counter. The service was great and friendly, and one of the customers even came up before she left to compliment how good the food was as we were ordering. The main options are Steamed Hainanese Chicken and Thai Style Roasted Chicken, which are $5.99 small and $8.99 large and comes with choice of rice. We wanted to try both so got the combo for mixed steamed and roasted for $10. The spring rolls were ok but the chive pancake was good! We got takeout and the chive pancake smelled so good that we couldn't wait until we got home to eat it. We stopped in the middle of the streets and had to try it immediately! So glad we did! The outside was nice and crispy and the inside was flavorful and chewy! The food got a bit cold when we got back so will have to try the chicken again to get its best taste. Can't wait to come back to order it again and try other items on the menu!

They presently do business within the Mott Street Food Court Eatery at 98 Mott Street but are moving to 51 Mott Street soon. I wanted to eat at this location before they moved and am glad I did. Had a great lunch of a small order ($5.99) of steamed Hainanese chicken (with cucumbers, rice, and hot sauce). I added a Thai iced tea and hope to be back soon either here or the new location to sample more of their menu...

CHICKEN IS BOMB - no regrets coming here. I ordered the Thai chicken with garlic rice, fish cake, and jasmine green tea. People were nice and it was a humble restaurant with good prices. 10/10 would definitely eat again

This place was amazing! Both chicken was super juicy and moist. It was so fresh... $10 for a double meat combination? The best deal around. I wish there was a Boston location. Of course we have something similar here in Boston, but the flavor here at Gai Kitchen is just different. Different in such a good way! Highly recommend stopping by for a quick lunch break. Great customer service btw! I'm not sure if she was the manager but there is a older lady there that was super nice. I asked her which is which, she had no hesitation explaining it to me. With so much pride and joy too.

My second time in the same week having this! Chicken is tender and juicy. Best part is that its boneless!! The ginger rice was amazing!! Cant wait to come back for the third time! Staff were super friendly!

Gai Kitchen in Mott Street Eatery is a winner. For $10, you can get yourself a lunch that's plentiful, and really tasty. We ordered the small and the large roasted chicken over garlic/ginger rice. It comes with a small soup and a sauce. Also ordered a Thai tea! In the end, this combo of small+large was more than enough to satisfy two grown individuals. I love that the small is priced at less than $10, which is a rarity in today's times! If you don't end up coming during peak lunch or dinner hours, there should be ample seating around. It took around 5-10 min for our order to come through on a Saturday at 2 pm. Because of the value of the meal, I'd certainly come here again!

Casual seating and no bathroom. The roast chicken was fine but did not justify the wait time of 38 minutes for the to go order.