Gai Chicken Rice Menu Overview
Nestled in the vibrant Mission Dolores neighborhood of San Francisco, Gai Chicken Rice offers a focused menu that celebrates the art of perfectly cooked chicken paired with fragrant chicken rice and comforting broths. This casual spot is beloved for its simple yet flavorful combinations that spotlight fresh ingredients and authentic Southeast Asian influences.
Starters
Kick off your meal with a choice of wings that pack bold flavors and a perfect balance of spice and seasoning.
- Crispy 5 Spice Wings - Dry fried salt pepper wings seasoned with a house mix of salt, pepper, and five spice powder, garnished with green onions, pickled cucumbers, and a habanero sauce for a spicy kick.
- Thai Sweet Chilli Wings - Spicy sweet and savory chicken wings glazed with a sticky house-made fish sauce, topped with roasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions, accompanied by pickled cucumber slices.
Mains
The main dishes center around expertly prepared chicken served alongside signature chicken rice, fresh cucumbers, cilantro, and a comforting cup of chicken soup. Each dish comes with your choice of flavorful sauces inspired by regional favorites.
- Original Gai - Poached boneless dark chicken meat (legs and thighs) served over fragrant chicken rice with cucumbers, cilantro, a choice of sauce, and a cup of chicken soup.
- Crispy Gai - Lightly fried chicken thigh fillet with a crunchy crust, served alongside the signature chicken rice, fresh cucumbers, cilantro, a choice of sauce, and chicken soup.
- Lean Gai - Poached boneless skinless chicken breast meat served over chicken rice with cucumbers, cilantro, choice of sauce, and accompanied by chicken soup for a lighter option.
- Mixed Gai - A combination of poached dark and white chicken meat (leg/thigh & breast) paired with chicken rice, cucumbers, cilantro, choice of sauce, and a cup of chicken soup.
- Salad Gai - A refreshing salad featuring poached dark chicken thigh meat with crisp cabbage salad and pickled carrots, cucumbers, mint, crushed peanuts, fried shallots, oiled green onions, salad dressing, and your choice of sauce.
- Mala Dan Dan Noodles - Stir-fried minced chicken served over thick rice noodles with a spicy Sichuan peppercorn peanut butter sauce, garnished with peanuts, green onions, and accompanied by chicken soup.
- Gai Noodle Soup - A comforting bowl of chicken soup with thick rice noodles, shredded chicken, green onions, cilantro, and shredded cabbage.
Desserts
End your meal on a tropical note with a light, fruity dessert.
- Mango Coconut Jello - A refreshing dessert featuring sweet mango and creamy coconut flavors combined into a delicate jello treat.
Drinks
Complement your meal with a selection of thoughtfully crafted non-alcoholic beverages that blend traditional flavors with refreshing twists.
- Thai Iced Tea - Traditional Thai tea mixed with milk for a creamy, spiced refresher.
- Vietnamese Iced Coffee - Slow drip Vietnamese style coffee combined with sweet condensed milk for a rich and bold flavor.
- Thai Mango Milk - Creamy milk blended with sweet seasonal mango and a hint of Tajín spice for a uniquely delicious drink.
- Mango Jasmine Iced Tea - Iced jasmine tea infused with mango puree for a light and fragrant refreshment.
