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Gai Chicken Rice

Slow poached chicken & fragrant chicken rice served with unique sauces highlighting flavors of Southeast Asia. ​

Gai Chicken Rice, started by Kevin Lieu, is a neighborhood restaurant in SF's Castro district. They specialize in serving Poached Chicken & Rice, a simple yet flavorful Southeast Asian dish. The rice is boiled with chicken broth and fat, resulting in a fragrant aroma. Complemented by their range of dynamic sauces, such as aromatic ginger and scallion, and sweet soy, the restaurant takes this classic dish to modern heights.

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The Lean Gai
Boneless breast meat served over Chicken rice or brown rice. Paired with one of our signature sauces Hainan Onion Ginger, Hoi An Sweet and Tangy, Thai Soy Sauce. Each meal is accompanied with a side of free pickled cucumbers and a bowl of chicken soup topped with green onions.
$14.95
The Original Gai
Boneless thigh meat served over Chicken rice or brown rice. Paired with one of our signature sauces Hainan Onion Ginger, Hoi An Sweet and Tangy, Thai Soy Sauce. Each meal is accompanied with a side of free pickled cucumbers and a bowl of chicken soup topped with green onions.
$12.95
The Salad Gai 🌱
Cabbage salad slaw with pickled carrots, cucumbers, mint, crushed peanuts, and onion oil. Best with hoi an sauce. Comes with a side of free cucumbers and a bowl of either chicken soup or vegetable soup topped with cilantro.
$14.95
The Tofu Gai 🌱
Poached Tofu served over Chicken rice or brown rice. Paired with one of our signature sauces Hainan Onion Ginger, Hoi An Sweet and Tangy, Thai Soy Sauce. Each meal is accompanied with a side of free pickled cucumbers and a bowl of chicken soup topped with green onions.
$11.95
Sides
Thai Sticky Wings
Sweet and savory Thai chicken wings, tossed in house fish sauce, garnished with green onions and roasted sesame seed. Includes a side of pickled cucumbers.
$10.95
Crispy 5 Spice Wings
Dry fried wings, tossed in our house seasoning mix (salt, pepper and five spice powder). Garnished with green onions. Includes a side of pickled cucumbers and habanero sauce.
$10.95
Broccoli with Oyster Sauce
Blanched broccoli with our house made oyster sauce on top.
$7.00
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Mala Dan Dan Noodles
Thick rice noodles over stir fry chicken with spicy Sichuan peppercorn PEANUT sauce. - contains peanuts
$12.95
The Crispy GAI
Lightly fried chicken fillet over rice and a choice of sauce. Entrée comes with soup and pickled cucumbers. Best paired with the Thai Sweet Chilli Sauce
$12.95
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