Rooster And The Pig

Blows my mind every time. I can't say enough great things about Rooster + The Pig. It came highly recommended from a friend who travels globally for work. "You know, one of my favorite restaurants in the world is in Palm Springs, right?" Way to build up my expectations Jon. When I asked what his favorite dishes were, he said "anything." But it lives up to the hype. The food is incredible. My favorites go between the panko chicken curry ball, ginger scallion shellfish, and pork belly fried rice, but I haven't had anything on the menu that's remotely bad. I can drink the calamari's Serrano sauce straight, it's so good. I should mention although these are typically staples on the menu, it does rotate so they may not be offered at times. The review about spring rolls is funny to me because this isn't your standard "authentic-style" Vietnamese restaurant - it's elevated in a way that I've only really experienced in a fine dining situation, or literally in SE Asia. The chef(s) have a deep palate and seem to understand a kind of fine tuning in flavor that's never too much. The atmosphere is relaxed but classy, and the cocktails so interesting and well balanced. I'm a fan of The Raven. So all of this to say, thank you Jon, you were right. This is now one of MY favorite restaurants in the world, and I'm lucky to live nearby. I will dedicate each bite of pork fried rice just to you.

Fantastic Vietnamese food. Loved that place The atmosphere is relaxed and service was amazing and helpful. They gave us small an "amuse bouche"(small congee) and it was great! Soft Shell Crab was good as well. Crispy rolls were stuffed with meat were good. Tangy Tiger Prawns were the main highlight. Delicious!!! Pork Belly fried rice was also amazing! Very good cocktails YellowLotus - was refreshing and my favorite

Outfreakingstanding meal for two this evening. We walked in right when it opened, and within a 1/2 hour more people started trickling in. The calamari was perfectly seasoned; chinese sausage rolls were divine, and sweet potato noods with mushrooms was yummmmm. Good enough for both of us to share each plate without being gut-busted. We left completely sated. No desert available fyi. Lots of parking. Friendly service. Wish we had this near our house. We’d be here at least once a week’

I was excited when I found this place in Palm springs. I genuinely wanted to give it a five-star review and rave about how great it was but unfortunately that's not the case. I'm originally from Los Angeles and we have plenty of Vietnamese restaurants in our area, I eat Vietnamese about 2 to 3 times a week so I know the flavor profiles to expect. I started with the fresh spring rolls and did not order anymore because I was so disappointed in the size for the price. Not only that but, the three pieces served are so small. Seriously, I've been to other restaurants where they serve one spring roll the size of the three combined for a third of the price. Also, how do you not serve peanut sauce with your spring rolls or lettuce with your egg rolls? I know I should not be expecting authentic Vietnamese out in the desert but honestly this did not meet my expectations. I left hungry and disappointed. I was ready to try multiple dishes and spend without a limit, The first dish brought to me made me change my mind and walk out.

Great local restaurant with a friendly feel and a cool vibe. We were there on a Thursday evening, inside was hopping and outside the little patio area was more relaxed. The service was fast and friendly and the food was great. I was impressed and pleased with the tiny bowl of tasty congee we were started with! It was followed by creative drinks and a fun and tasty main course. This is a good place!

Went back to Rooster & the Pig last week after a good year not going due to a previous poor experience. I’m glad to say the food continues to be excellent and the service was much improved. We very much enjoyed the recommendations of our server (especially me as the only vegetarian). I’m glad to see this place back on a good path.

Get here early! We arrived at 5:05 and got one of the last available tables. It is SO good and lives up to the hype. The chicken dumplings had a nice spicy flavor without being overpowering and the chicken stuffed curry ball was a fun twist on Japanese classic curry.

EVERYTHING IS DELICIOUS! Okay...I just had to get that out there. R&P opens at 5, we arrived at 5:01...there were 20/30 people in line. With grace and speed everyone was sat, drink orders taken, and an amuse bouche brought out (small congee). I was just blown away at the speed and efficiency of their kitchen. I thought with everyone seating at once the food would take a long time (plus we ordered a lot of food)- nope everything was quick and so fresh. Our order: Vietnamese crispy rolls Vietnamese beef jerky fresh roll Jasmine Tea Leaf salad Shaking Beef Porkbelly Fried Rice Caramelized Chicken Thai Iced Tea

Blows my mind every time. I can't say enough great things about Rooster + The Pig. It came highly recommended from a friend who travels globally for work. "You know, one of my favorite restaurants in the world is in Palm Springs, right?" Way to build up my expectations Jon. When I asked what his favorite dishes were, he said "anything." But it lives up to the hype. The food is incredible. My favorites go between the panko chicken curry ball, ginger scallion shellfish, and pork belly fried rice, but I haven't had anything on the menu that's remotely bad. I can drink the calamari's Serrano sauce straight, it's so good. I should mention although these are typically staples on the menu, it does rotate so they may not be offered at times. The review about spring rolls is funny to me because this isn't your standard "authentic-style" Vietnamese restaurant - it's elevated in a way that I've only really experienced in a fine dining situation, or literally in SE Asia. The chef(s) have a deep palate and seem to understand a kind of fine tuning in flavor that's never too much. The atmosphere is relaxed but classy, and the cocktails so interesting and well balanced. I'm a fan of The Raven. So all of this to say, thank you Jon, you were right. This is now one of MY favorite restaurants in the world, and I'm lucky to live nearby. I will dedicate each bite of pork fried rice just to you.

Fantastic Vietnamese food. Loved that place The atmosphere is relaxed and service was amazing and helpful. They gave us small an "amuse bouche"(small congee) and it was great! Soft Shell Crab was good as well. Crispy rolls were stuffed with meat were good. Tangy Tiger Prawns were the main highlight. Delicious!!! Pork Belly fried rice was also amazing! Very good cocktails YellowLotus - was refreshing and my favorite

Outfreakingstanding meal for two this evening. We walked in right when it opened, and within a 1/2 hour more people started trickling in. The calamari was perfectly seasoned; chinese sausage rolls were divine, and sweet potato noods with mushrooms was yummmmm. Good enough for both of us to share each plate without being gut-busted. We left completely sated. No desert available fyi. Lots of parking. Friendly service. Wish we had this near our house. We’d be here at least once a week’

I was excited when I found this place in Palm springs. I genuinely wanted to give it a five-star review and rave about how great it was but unfortunately that's not the case. I'm originally from Los Angeles and we have plenty of Vietnamese restaurants in our area, I eat Vietnamese about 2 to 3 times a week so I know the flavor profiles to expect. I started with the fresh spring rolls and did not order anymore because I was so disappointed in the size for the price. Not only that but, the three pieces served are so small. Seriously, I've been to other restaurants where they serve one spring roll the size of the three combined for a third of the price. Also, how do you not serve peanut sauce with your spring rolls or lettuce with your egg rolls? I know I should not be expecting authentic Vietnamese out in the desert but honestly this did not meet my expectations. I left hungry and disappointed. I was ready to try multiple dishes and spend without a limit, The first dish brought to me made me change my mind and walk out.

Great local restaurant with a friendly feel and a cool vibe. We were there on a Thursday evening, inside was hopping and outside the little patio area was more relaxed. The service was fast and friendly and the food was great. I was impressed and pleased with the tiny bowl of tasty congee we were started with! It was followed by creative drinks and a fun and tasty main course. This is a good place!

Went back to Rooster & the Pig last week after a good year not going due to a previous poor experience. I’m glad to say the food continues to be excellent and the service was much improved. We very much enjoyed the recommendations of our server (especially me as the only vegetarian). I’m glad to see this place back on a good path.

Get here early! We arrived at 5:05 and got one of the last available tables. It is SO good and lives up to the hype. The chicken dumplings had a nice spicy flavor without being overpowering and the chicken stuffed curry ball was a fun twist on Japanese classic curry.

EVERYTHING IS DELICIOUS! Okay...I just had to get that out there. R&P opens at 5, we arrived at 5:01...there were 20/30 people in line. With grace and speed everyone was sat, drink orders taken, and an amuse bouche brought out (small congee). I was just blown away at the speed and efficiency of their kitchen. I thought with everyone seating at once the food would take a long time (plus we ordered a lot of food)- nope everything was quick and so fresh. Our order: Vietnamese crispy rolls Vietnamese beef jerky fresh roll Jasmine Tea Leaf salad Shaking Beef Porkbelly Fried Rice Caramelized Chicken Thai Iced Tea

amazing food with great service ; creative menu provides a host of options that it's hard not to choose one of everything ! a definite place for foodies / casual chic atmosphere with attentive service that can easily assist with any questions regarding the menu or dish preparations

Small, casual restaurant with flavor bombs for food. The service is outstanding and the meals come out quickly. I can't say enough good things about the flavors. We tried several dishes and wished we weren't getting full as we would have liked to have tried more of them. A must visit in Palm Springs.

My son and I finally got mom here. She was so excited because she wanted the crab and fried fish my son and I had last time. Well,the server said they always change the menu so you never know what they have. . This time we had a real hard time finding anything to order. The egg rolls were way over cooked and the wings were tasteless . The salad and the cod was tasty. The beef was bland as well. The cod was good but really small for $28. Thank goodness for the white rice or we would have had to go to another restaurant to get full since we were not allowed to order more . I don't like the dining concept where you have to order everything at once so that they can have a fast turn over. This is the major reason for the two stars. We were still hungry because the portions were small and I would have ordered more but they don't allow it. Also they don't have desert either. Also, she brought everything out really fast. All the tables who came in at 5 were pretty much done and out by 6:00. For 209 dollars for three of us and still leaving not completely full.on top of the so so food, I will not be back.

One of my most favorite restaurants in Palm Springs The food is always fresh and so well prepared and presented! Absolutely delicious. I taking many friends from out of town there and when they come back, it is a requested destination. It's always the top of their list. I wholeheartedly recommend this wonderful restaurant.

Rooster and the pig was an amazing experience. We started with two really delicious drinks and the Vietnamese crispy rolls. The crispy rolls were so good and a perfect appetizer plate. I had the shaking beef on recommendation from the server. It was delicious, the meat the so tender and flavorful with just a touch of spice. Would definitely recommend this to anyone in Palm Springs.

What a little gem in downtown Palm Springs! If you're looking for unique flavors and tons of flavor explosions, this is the spot. Make sure you go family style. 1) Congee - complimentary and a great way to get your palette for what's to come! 2) Fried Calamari - Cooked nicely and SEASONED TO PERFECTION. 3) Shrimp & Pork Fresh Rolls - nothing too special but extremely fresh 4) Shaking Beef - MUST GET. Extremely tender and flavorful. The sauce is a little thicker - but I wouldn't change a single thing. The salad was nice palate freshener every once in a while 5) Sweet Potato Noodle - my favorite dish of the night.. chewy noodles with a little kick. Another thicker sauce option, but again - wouldn't change a thing 6) Pork Fried Rice - great fried rice 7) DRINKS - these were yummy! Everyone at their table enjoyed (we tried pretty much all of them). Only thing I wish was elevated was the presentation This is a tiny spot (maybe 50 person capacity), so make sure to get here early. We got here at 5 minutes after opening and it was already packed. FYI no reservations.

One word: wow. The ambience is incredible. Red couches? Lanterns on the ceiling? Beautiful. I felt rich and famous eating dinner here! My friends and I shared the shaken beef (so tender and amazing), sweet potato noodles (delicious), panko crusted chicken curry ball (our favorite out of the three), jasmine leaf salad, shrimp and pork spring rolls, and sticky wings...everything was delicious. The congee they gave at the beginning was amazing. If you're gonna choose a starter, get the sticky wings. If you're choosing only one main, either get the chicken curry ball or the shaken beef. OH HOW COULD I FORGET THE THAI TEA?! It was actually so bomb I was pleasantly surprised! Amazing amazing amazing. Great service too, especially from Ricardo!

Came here during Labor Day weekend, super busy but since there was only 2 of us the wait wasn't too long. The heat outside was crazy but the AC inside definitely made it worth the wait! Loved the congee they provided us and the food was well seasoned with lots of flavor! Definitely recommend this place is you are in the area!

We used to love this place, but it's been a few years since we've been here. It was always a must when visiting Palm Springs for us. This last time, we were disappointed in the food quality and taste. The veggies were wilted and dried out when brought out to us and everything was extremely salty. We still enjoyed the congee and the service was great. Unfortunately we didn't enjoy any of the dishes we ordered. Hoping it was an off nig

Second time at the resto, and just as excited to go this round for a short vacay in the desert. Starter porridge is always good. We also ordered dumplings, fried rice, a couple of cocktails and no dessert, because they don't serve it. Still no resy, and we managed to score a table for three with minimal wait on a holiday weekend - not bad. Parking onsite is limited, but street parking available. Service was attentive, so we appreciated the check ins. Tummy felt happy and content upon leaving.

Absolutely the best restaurant in the valley for unique Vietnam Infusion still food. The most fresh and cooked to order food you can find made with fresh healthy ingredients. Amazing dishes each unique and delightful. The okra is amazing and out of this world. We share everything. Usually something from each section of the menu. No reservations and you'll find a signup clipboard near entrance. It'd that good that people sign in and wait outside for 1/2 to a 1 hour. Its totally worth the wait unless you get there when the open at 5:30, but expect crowd. Everybody wants eat here. Its just that great!!!!!

This might be pemature but I think this is my absolute favorite restaurant in Palms Springs. I love Asian fusion and this place definitely does it right. I was so excited to see Jasmine Tea Leaf Salad on the menu! It was my favorite dish when I was in Burma. The salad here is really yums and refreshing, but it's very different from the traditional one in Burma which is more saucey. I highly recommend the Pork Belly Fried Rice, the unami and pungent flavors are so intricately and beautifully woven together, def gave me a mouthgasm. We also very much enjoyed these other flavorful dishes: Shakin' Beef (wow, what an interesting texture!), the spring rolls (a bit spicy!) and the sweet potato noodles were super yums. I would pass on the Lemongrass Pork Noodle Bowl. The noodles came out warm and it was a weird combination of flavors. I think I was comparing it to a vermicelli (bun) from a traditional Viet restaurant, which I prefer over this. All in all, a restaurant I would happily return to anytime I'm visiting Palms Springs.

HEADLINE: I'll have Jasmine with my Jasmine! THE GOOD ° Relaxed vibe restaurant with extremely nice and talkative servers ° Unique flavors not offered anywhere in Palm Springs and not generally found elsewhere ° Complimentary Congee (porridge/soup) ° Spring Rolls (pictured) - Extremely good, only second to my sister in laws ;) - PRO TIP, scrape the bottom of the peanut sauce, the actual peanuts sink to the bottom ° Tea Leaf Salad (pictured) - Refreshing with a nice depth of flavor ° Lemongrass Pork (pictured) - The highlight of the meal for me! - Really powerful lemongrass flavor without any noticeable chunks of lemongrass THE BAD ° Drink prices - Really makes you reconsider getting a second one... - Wish the Ube cocktail, as seen in other pictures, was still offered. Was a bummer to not see it on the menu THE UGLY ° Nothing to note Other notes: ° Kid friendly ° Expect a wait - was already half full at opening and a wait-list within 30 min

Had a brief stay in Palm Springs while visiting Joshua Tree National Park and ended up coming here for dinner. This restaurant is not on many (if any) lists of restaurants to try when visiting the area but I am SO glad that we did. The restaurant itself is very cute and has a decent amount of seating. I really liked their newspaper wall behind the bar! Nice touch! The food was absolutely amazing! The chicken dumplings and fresh rolls were exactly what we needed to open up our appetite and prepare for the delicious meal ahead. The entrees were very large and easily can be shared between 2-3 people. Im so glad I was with a group of 4 people and were able to share so many different dishes. Our highlights were the cod, caramelized chicken and sweet potato noodles. If we have the opportunity to return, I would definitely get the eggplant! Overall great food and service. Would recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting or in the area.

Amazing food, friendly service, great cocktails! Cute little spot in a strip mall. The menu has a lot of variety. The flavors in the sauces were SO good. We ordered from each part of the menu and loved it all. The panko rice ball in curry was unique and a great item to share. The eggplant was very flavorful. Would love to come back and try more!

Where to begin? Off-season (late June) so not crowded at all at 5 pm. (at least not this evening) We were a party of four. The decor is lovely and the vibe is Palm Springs casual, though some people were more dressed than others. We ordered several dishes: the chicken dumplings, the fresh shrimp and pork roll, the shaking beef, and the caramelized chicken. The meal began with the lovely complimentary congee. WOW. I haven't had Vietnamese food this delicious in a long time. At the end of our meal, the server asked if we wanted anything else, so we decided to have the tumeric cod. The dishes were each unique and flavorful. Service was perfect, the meal was well-paced. They are very deserving of their high Yelp rating. We will return again and again.

Vacation with mom & sisters. Final night. Where to eat?! We've had seafood, Italian, Mexican, sandwiches, old school gangsta Steakhouse.... Vietnamese fusion? Heck ya! We arrive fairly late and were seated in the indoor area, which was great & a little quieter, but the music was fun! Server knew his stuff and helped us with portions, since we were looking to taste fun food but not famished. Vietnamese jerky fresh rolls rocked. My mom ordered the butternut squash fresh rolls and they were light, nutty, and flavorful. Fried spring rolls. Yum. Loved how each dish was served with different, distinctive sauces. Shrimp & lobster! My fave was the spicy okra. It was quite spicy with crispy shallots on top. The chicken rice ball with curry was grounding. We had a lovely time sampling exquisite food. Oh, they have fun drinks too. Something about passion fruit & gin? Heh

I came in by myself on a Thursday evening and was seated right away at the bar. The bartender was helpful in giving me some suggestions on what he recommended and what a reasonable portion would be for just me. They started me with a small complementary bowl of congee that was homey but still delightfully complex. It was followed by the jerky spring roll - the server's recommendation - which was very flavorful with great texture. And finally, the chicken salad, which was probably the most delicious version of a chicken salad I've ever had. It had brightness, a surprising hint of sweetness, and a great crunch.

Converted me to finally enjoying rice porridge (jook)! I'll admit I'm one of those people who never understood rice porridge... I'd say be rice or be soup, no point in the between but I've been proven wrong! The rice porridge here is heavenly and even gifted as welcome gesture! Turns out, good things in life can be free! I have been converted and have even tried to replicate this heavenly dish until I can return for my next visit! We enjoyed all the dishes and the friendly service from the team!! Team checked on us frequently, made recommendations on food/drink and were super hospitable our entire visit! Loved the decor, with bright maps of the region along with decorations, books and fun reminders of the area. Like a trip down memory lane! The restaurant has a large outdoor patio space that is also DOG FRIENDLY! It's walking distance from the downtown strip so very convenient. If driving, there is a adjacent parking lot so plenty of parking. Can't wait to return! Memorably delicious food and great service!

My fiance & I took a mini vacay to Palm Springs & stumbles upon Rooster & the Pig! I'm so glad we did! The restaurant is small but cozy, the service was great & the food was amazing! Our server gave us great recommendations! We had the salt & pepper calamari, crispy rolls, caramelized chicken, and the shaking beef! Everything was so good! The only left over we had was 1 chicken thigh! For my drink I had the rum & peace (with tequila not rum), it was delicious! Definitely a must visit when in Palm Springs!

Loved this place!!!! Come early because the place is small and the crowd is huge!!! Calamari (The dipping sauce it came with was goood!!!) Okra Jasmine tea leaf salad Ban Xeo Crispy Vietnamese rolls There was another meat dish ordered which I did not try due to my diet, but the group liked it. Minus the crispy rolls, this place was great!

The most amazing service I have ever had. I felt so welcome and taken care of! Food: I tried the bun bowl with lemongrass pork. It wasn't for my tastebuds - didn't taste lemongrass sadly- and I didn't care for the nuc mam. The eggrolls are very meaty, not what anticipated, but not bad either. Thai tea was on point and not too sweet. Atmosphere: I love how the restaurant is split by a wall so it doesn't get too noisy. Nice seating that's spread a little bit apart so it's not too hard to hear. Very cute space. I would definitely return to try more.

For me, a large part of a dining experience at this price range is service--service which begins at the front of house. I dined with a larger party (7) this evening which often requires a longer wait time at short notice. We politely put our names on the list for being seated with a host named Flo. The restaurant lacks a formal waitlist system and instead has opted for a pen and paper approach with no option to leave a phone number. Unfortunately, this requires parties to stand in the parking lot. When we asked if we had sufficient time to pop down to a nearby bar for a drink the host Flo told us, "you're free to do whatever you want, but if you're not here when I call your name, we're giving up your table." Because it was late summer at the time we visited Rooster and the Pig, it was still 100 degrees outside. Flo expressed that the wait for a party our size would be approximately 1-1.5 hours. Given the heat of the evening and the complete lack of cooled waiting areas in the restaurant or access to the bar for waiting patrons, we opted to walk down the block to grab a drink. I returned to the restaurant 30 minutes after putting our names in to just check on the status of the table. Flo let me know our table was ready and that of everyone was not at the restaurant within 4 minutes, the table would be given away. While i understand the appeal of having a popular eatery with an unpleasant host may be an experience for some, it cheapened the experience at Rooster and the Pig for me and my party. Though the food was good, i will not return due to the front of house experience. Caution for visiting the restaurant: if you are at all heat sensitive and unable to spend extended time standing outside, avoid this restaurant during the warm spring and summer evenings. There is an overall lack of accessibility and consideration for this given their existing reservation system. Additionally, at the price point of the restaurant, the quality of the front of house did not match the quality of the incredible staff who served our table once seated. Food score: 8/10.

Incredible place with flavorful foods top to bottom of the menu. The service starts off with complementary congee, which is very savory and satisfies the palette as you wait for your meal. We ordered the tea leaf salad (the flavor was milder and more subtle than, say, a Burmese tea leaf salad) and fried calamari, which is different from your usual thin and crispy battered squid. This calamri was soft on the inside and thick and that allowed it to hold this zesty green sauce on the side really well. The portions for both of these appetizers felt almost endless, even when shared between two people. The "meant to share" entrees are indeed meant to share. The lemongrass pork noodle was an enormous bowl and the combination of pickled radishes/carrots, mint, peanuts, and the fish sauce felt certainly met my expectations. The sweet potato noodles have the same ingredients as a japchae, but the difference is that it is saucier than just a light dowsing of sesame oil. Be prepared to spend a little bit more money. Our bill came out to be about ~95 with 2 entrees and 2 appetizers and 1 drink, but we left with leftovers from the entrees.

I always see a long line outside this place so I was excited to finally be able to try it out for the first time this weekend! Restaurant is quite small, hole in the wall vibe eatery. There is a second seating area for more of a lounge experience compared to the main dining area. Lighting is dim and lots of beautiful decor along the walls gives the restaurant a modern, boho feel. Service was lovely! Although small, the restaurant was quite busy so I appreciate the servers being attentive to everyone. Food was amazing overall! Went there with two others and ordered family style to try more dishes. The Jasmine salad was refreshing and had such a lovely fragrance from the tea leaves, which paired quite well with the sweet chicken wings that reminds me of a less spicy mango habanero. The panko curry ball was visually stunning, taste was good (just wish the curry flavor was a little stronger). I enjoyed the lemongrass pork rice noodles was like your typical bun thit nuong dish. The freshness from the cold noodles and pickled veggies paired nicely with the juicy pork and the fish sauce added hints of sweet and tang. The shaking beef was a new menu item, but it was amazing as well. The portion was a little small for my preference, but the meat was cooked perfectly! A good color and char on the outside, but juicy and soft once you bit in. Overall, a great place to come if you want a casual, affordable dining experience with some friends or family.

This will be a minority opinion, but unfortunately this place did not hit the spot for us. We got a Thai iced tea, vietnamese fried egg rolls, and the crispy beef egg noodles. The Thai tea was watered down, the egg rolls were good but not great and the sauce needed more of a kick, and the noodles were bland. The positives - service was fast and attentive and their drink menu looked very interesting, although we opted against getting anything alcoholic. Other patrons also seemed to really love their meals so maybe try it for yourself and see what you think, but it'll be a pass for us in the future.

Overall the food was good not great. Still would recommend this place over most if not all of the other restaurants in the downtown palm springs area though. It's more of a fusion place so I wasn't expecting super authentic Vietnamese food. Got a bunch of apps and entrees. The apps were better executed than the entrees for sure! -spring rolls: i didnt like the sesame sauce over the traditional peanut sauce but the rolls were fresh and they didnt skimp on the protein -okra: spicy and the best dish overall! Enjoyed the stewed-ish okra with crunchy texture added from spices and fried onions. nothing mindblowing but well executed! -chicken dumplings: looked amazing but not better than frying up some frozen ones lol sorry not sorry -crispy wings: fine. couldve been crunchier and more flavorful -calamari: liked that it wasnt breaded too much but nothing special -pork belly fried rice: enjoyed the amount of protein in the dish. wish it had more fried crispy things? Definitely recommend the cocktails which were creative, delicious and refreshing! The thai tea was good but nothing special. Also had a hibiscus tea which was nice but nothing special I wish they took reservations because they're super busy, but I won't dock them for this! The staff is super friendly and nice! Apparently they used to let you get cocktails while you waited for the table, but they recently changed this policy due to some parking lot snafu

Amazing and creative food with modern vibes. We were really surprised how good their food was considering it was touristy spot. Service was fast and good too. I'm sure this restaurant must be one of the bests in PS

Such a great spot to eat solo, on a date or with friends. It's got a great laid back vibe. No reservations, fun menu of fusion dishes. Great portions for the price and super delicious. Wonderful vegan options are a bonus and their non alcoholic drinks are so fun and yummy.

We came for a dinner outing while visiting Palm Springs. Very much enjoyed it! Food was good, drooling over their pork belly fried rice. Many shareable dishes, I'm a sucker for family style. ;) Drinks were solid, even their non-alcoholic drinks (Thai tea, Vietnamese coffee). Ambiance was also on-point! My main con was that my clothes stunk of oils afterwards. If ever back in town, we'll be sure to stop by again.

BUSY, Busy !!! We came late on a Wednesday night while visiting , maybe around 8:15pm... and it was packed !! Couldn't believe it We decided to wait for a table inside, there we're probably 3-4 other groups as well waiting. Overall, the wait was short and only about 10 min or less. Once inside the service was very quick and we had water and A chance to order drinks right away. It was stuff and warm inside (felt like being in Asia honestly) because The space was small and it was packed, totally not their fault . But if you get warm easily... just think about that before coming. The free congee was nice! So thoughtful and yummy. The crispy rice... ehh, I've had crispy rice all over and this one was soggy and in large clumps, wasn't the best. The lettuce and sauce and herbs saved it, but the actually rice lacked pizzaz. The wings were good! Nice flavor / creativity. The cod with noodles was okay, tasty but I honestly wished we ordered the prawns... Overall, would come back again to try more drinks and food. Staff was wonderful and sweet!

We got there around 545pm on a Sunday and they were full but no wait (that changed by 6pm). They are efficient but still very friendly. We enjoyed how fresh the roll and salad were. I added some Sriracha sauce since there was no spice and the flavors were mild but in a good way. Pricey but good quality food.

My friends and I tried this place on a whim during a recent trip to Palm Springs. We always look for different places to try and, Rooster and The Pig won. This restaurant does not take reservations but we were able to get in around 6pm with five people. It was already a bit on the busy side, so choose wisely what time you get there. The space felt a little tight but loved the lighting and relaxed feel of the space. Their menu is for sharing and since we had never been all of us picked something from the menu as well as tried some of their cocktails. We were not disappointed. The food came out quickly, we demolished everything and then ordered more of their fresh spring rolls. The first round was so delicious, we went back for seconds! The next day we debated on whether or not to go back, or order and pick up! This place has officially become a must visit when in Palm Springs. It's a must try!

Congee was just PERFECT Starter!! Food - Excellent Fresh Rolls, Chicken Wings, Lemongrass Beef Skewers, Shaking Beef. All were wonderful!!! Service - Vert Friendly and Attentive Ambience - Casual and very inviting THANK YOU FOR THE EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE !!!

Fusion Vietnamese restaurant. Was most impressed with the spring rolls. Ordered caramelized squash and beef jerky ones. I was taken aback by the flavor. They really did something to spicen up seemingly bland rolls.

Wow!!! We almost didn't go as we drove by and the line was thru the parking lot. From the outside I will be honest I didn't know what to expect but my husband was interested in trying it out. It opens at 5 so going again after hiking for the day meant we got in on the I risk seatings 5/5:25ish. No reservations taken- we sat at the bar which was awesome! There is some outside seating. Now the food - boy was I surprised!!! EVERYTHING was fabulous!!! Really !! It was much more "culinary" ( not simple dishes) then I imagined. Presentation was beautiful, service so personable and the atmosphere upscale! Highly recommend and would definitely go again! I see why they stand outside for tre experience

First and foremost, I like to support businesses run by good people. Our waiter was not shy in expressing his gratitude for the restaurant owner -- he spoke of their kindness and appreciation for the staff, exemplified by how they regularly get holidays off and are fed plentifully before shifts. Those are the kind of values I can get behind. It helps that the food is also SO delectable. We jumped right into a ton of fun appetizers and mains, I didn't even have time to photograph anything! Highlights for me were: (1) oxtail main dish, (2) jasmine tea leaf salad, (3) fried calamari with green sauce, and (4) Chinese sausage fresh rolls. I appreciate the care they take in layering flavors into sauces and dressings. My taste buds were well cared for. Delicious! It's clear that some true culinary artists work on this menu. Every dish felt like a treat. I really hope they publish a cookbook one day. I grew up in Orange County and am very acquainted with all sorts of Vietnamese food. That being said, I can usually tell when something is overrated. I'm happy to report that Rooster and the Pig gets a happy stamp of approval from me. This is a busy spot. We waited over an hour for a table, and we got there pretty early (around 5:45 PM). Be prepared to wait, but know that it's well worth it.

the food absolutely smacked. such unique dishes with delicious flavors. would highly recommend. our group of 5 tried several dishes and were satisfied across the board. the curry ball was so fun and the fish was probably my least favorite dish but still incredible. the spicy okra was a great app. the calamari was so good with a yummy coconut dip the service was great, our waiter was super friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and suggested great options. the inside of this place isn't great- we were super crammed at our seats but they are building a lounge area next door which looks awesome and matches the vibes of the food.

Food- excellent- the fennel fresh spring rolls are the best!! Everything is so good. I wish there was one in LA. Service- everyone is so nice and helpful Ambiance- perfect. Can wait to go back

I'm kinda neutral on R&P regarding the dishes we got. The congee which showed up unexpectedly was by far the best thing we ate with the perfect rice creaminess against intense onion flavors. However, the jasmine tea leaf salad didn't really taste of anything (and it reminded me how much I wanted to return to Burma Superstar in SF for their tea leaf salad) and the rolls were under seasoned / under salted, chewy and forgettable. Kinda sad for what things cost. No issues with the attentive service. Ambiance is casual/industrial but very clean. Maybe I'll get another chance to taste why this place is so highly rated but I can't count myself as a fan based on 2 out of 3 dishes underwhelming me.

Why do you want to move to Palm Springs? To eat at Rooster and Pig as often as possible. The dishes are tasty and sure to delight your senses. The congee amuse bouche whets your appetite with its creamy texture and crunchy accents. The jasmine tea leaf salad is crisp and refreshing, offers a nice counterbalance to all the flavors. Cocktails are innovative. To Kill a Tamarind, Yellow Lotus, The Lover, Red Lantern, Green Lantern -- all delicious.

Absolutely IN LOVE with this restaurant! We were enjoying a short staycation at a nearby hotel and stumbled upon this place. It's small and quaint, and located in a little strip mall of sorts. There is minimal parking even though we arrived at opening time for dinner. They were busy as soon as the opened, which was promising since we had never been before! The menu is detailed with dishes that are brimming with flavorful ingredients. We opted for the sautéed mushrooms, the crispy beef and the pork belly fried rice. Each dish was served to our table in a timely manner and each delicious in their own way. We were blown away by the complexity and deliciousness of each dish and can't wait to go back and try more! The cocktails were unique and amazing as well. The restaurant is on the smaller side, with indoor and outdoor seating, and it seems to get busy rather quickly. However, the wait is worth it! The staff are very friendly and wait the tables frequently to ensure you are enjoying your meal and have everything you need. They even offered us a small bowl of rice to scoop up the delicious sauce that was remaining in our sautéed mushroom dish. It was SO SO GOOD with the rice! This is definitely a stop that we have added to our "must visit" list every time we're in Palm Springs, and I suggest you do the same!

The restaurant open till 9pm. We came at 845pm. They still have many people but they said "Done for the night". We drove more than 1hr. They supposed to follow what they stated open till 9. Some people drive far and they got rejected. Change your time in yelp or google. So we know if we can't make it. Really disappointed with this place

I feel the pictures say it all.. not cause they're great by any means..but the fact only one full dish made the pics, SPEAKS VOLUMES!!! As if hitting the palet jackpot wasn't enough, Jessie our server HOOKED US UP!! As a table of 3, I can honestly say it was the best service I've had in a long time. There were about three others who participated in bringing the goods and clearing the aftermath. Flavors of fresh herbs, citrus and heat are crisp/brilliant throughout the dishes and are River Dancing on my tastebuds . Doubt me? Have anyone of the dishes I ordered and comment I'm full of **** if you disagree. This culinary experience is Second to none on the desert strip of Palm Springs . Do yourself a favor and get there already. Compliments to the CHEF and SERVICE.

We ate so well and left think about our dinner weeks after! All the flavors were spot on! YeH jasmine Tea leaf salad is a must! The Green long beans were yummy! The lobster and prawns dish was my favorite, so flavorful!

Blown away by the amazing flavor and quality of the food. Unique, dynamic and delicious dishes! Generous portions. We were two people and had one app, two shared plates. We were stuffed and took leftovers ! Lovely and attentive service ! Can't wait to try more of this menu. Let's not forget the drinks... just delish ! Great ambiance and vibes. We will be back!

Such authentic, original food. Everything here is fresh, tasty, and unlike anything you would get anywhere else. Best to get several different plates and share with others. Dragonfruit cocktail was also delicious-- will definitely be back!

Upscale Vietnamese fare with a cozy ambience. Indoor and outdoor dining tables, and booth seatings available. It doesn't appear they offer takeout or delivery.. Heard that there's also a lounge next door but didn't get to check it out. You can grab a drink to help ease the pain of the wait. Speaking of which, the waiting time to get a table can be ridiculously long. No phone reservations, no paging system, no text notifications, ... only a name on a clipboard. If your name is called, say is about 1.5-2+ hours and you're not there, you're going to need to find another place to eat. That's right, they call your name once and you need to be present. Otherwise, you come back to find that your name has been called and you have been removed from the list. I can't tell you how many people we saw go checked on their position on the list and were furious to find they weren't there when their names were called. Just know what you're getting into when you decide to eat here. Once seated, good & fast service and attentive during our dining. Started with the complimentary congee (3/5*), then tried the following - *** Vietnamese Crispy Pork Rolls - standard tasting Cha Gio (3/5*) *** Jasmine Tea Leaf Salad - refreshing & flavorful (4/5*) *** Citrus Cured Beef Fresh Rolls - ok, nothing spectacular (3/5*) *** Panko Crusted Chicken Stuff Curry Ball - creative way to serve chicken curry (4/5*) *** Braised Beef - reminds me of the standard Vietnamese beef stew (3.5/5*) *** Spicy Chili Long Beans - our table agrees that is was overwhelmingly spicy and salty (1.5/5*) The food was pretty good and reasonably priced for the setting/atmosphere, I feel it's well worth the wait.

Saw so many positive reviews for Rooster and the Pig, I had to find out for myself. Stopped by around 5:30 on a Thursday night and it was pretty empty but definitely got busy by the time we finished our meal. Best part of the experience was the wonderful service. Our waters were always filled, the owner stopped by to check in on us to make sure we were happy with each course. The complementary congee wasn't ready when we first sat down and it was offered to us later in the meal still. Crispy Rolls (2.5/5): These were...okay. A little bland and lacking flavor even with the dipping fish sauce. Would have been nice with some lettuce wraps, too. Crispy Beef Egg Noodle (3.5/5): This was also okay. The beef was definitely crispy but a little heavy on the batter. Noodles were yummy and the flavors were solid but not authentic by any means. Crispy Curry Ball (4/5): This was the best dish we ordered. Can't really go wrong with crispy rice and a delicious coconut curry. Wish the curry ball was bigger to really soak up all the curry within the dish. Got a little salty towards the end. Overall, a little pricey considering the portions too but we had a lovely time dining here.