Welcome to Special Hainan Chicken
At Special Hainan Chicken, our passion for authentic Hainanese cuisine is palpable. Nestled in San Leandro, we specialize in handcrafted noodle soups, including our acclaimed Hainan Chicken Combo—a delightful fusion of tender chicken, fresh rice noodles, and vibrant green onions in a rich broth. Each dish reflects our commitment to quality and traditional flavors, served in a casual, welcoming space with outdoor seating for a relaxed dining experience. We pride ourselves on accommodating our guests with various amenities, including delivery, vegetarian options, and a dog-friendly atmosphere. Join us for brunch, lunch, or dinner, and savor the true essence of Hainan cuisine.
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699 Lewelling Blvd Ste 104 San Leandro, CA 94579 United States Hotline: (510) 842-3308
Welcome to Special Hainan Chicken, a culinary gem located at 699 Lewelling Blvd Ste 104, San Leandro, CA. This restaurant celebrates the rich flavors of Hainan cuisine, particularly known for its delightful noodle offerings and the star of the show: the tender Hainan chicken. Easily accessible, the place is designed for a casual dining experience, featuring outdoor seating and gender-neutral restrooms, making it a welcoming space for everyone.
At Special Hainan Chicken, the atmosphere buzzes with a moderate noise level, providing the perfect backdrop for brunch, lunch, or dinner with friends and family. The menu offers a satisfying range of handcrafted noodle soup combos, prominently featuring their Signature Hainan Chicken Combo. Each combo delights the palate with thin rice noodles in a rich original broth, complemented by a quarter portion of Hainan chicken, aromatic green onion sauce, and savory roasted peanuts—all for just $16.50.
For those looking to explore further, the Special Combo boasts a lively fish noodle bowl in laksa broth that includes succulent prawns and quail eggs, while the Pork Knuckle Combo serves up comforting vermicelli noodles with delicate braised pork knuckle. Vegetarian options are limited, but their offerings include delightful sides like Choy Sum in Supreme Broth and refreshing salads to balance the robust flavors.
- Handcrafted Noodle Soup Combos:
- Special Hainan Chicken Combo - $16.50
- Special Combo - $16.90
- Pork Knuckle Combo - $15.90
- Chef's Recommendations:
- Signature Hainan Chicken over Rice - $15.50
- Chiu Chow Brined Free Range Duck over Rice - $15.90
- Appetizers that highlight cultural tradition:
- Brined Tofu - $10.90
- Deep Fried Shrimp Balls - $10.90
The Signature Hainan Chicken stands out as a must-try dish. Whether you order it as a quarter, half, or whole portion (starting at just $10.90 for a quarter), the succulent chicken is complemented by a bed of fluffy rice and seasonal vegetables, all drizzled in the original broth. Each bite is a testament to the careful preparation and harmony of flavors that Special Hainan Chicken prides itself on.
What I particularly appreciate about this restaurant is its commitment to sustainability—they offer compostable containers and encourage patrons to bring their own containers for takeout, aligning with eco-friendly practices.
Whether you’re dining in or taking out, the added convenience of on-site parking and the welcoming touch of allowing dogs in outdoor areas makes Special Hainan Chicken a standout choice in San Leandro. With attentive waiter service and the availability of Wi-Fi, it's an ideal spot for everything from a casual meal to a relaxed brunch with friends.
Don’t miss out on experiencing the incredible dishes waiting for you at Special Hainan Chicken. For inquiries or reservations, feel free to call them at (510) 842-3308. Dive into the heart of Hainan cuisine and discover flavors that resonate with tradition and warmth.
The food was great, one of the better restaurants that served hainanes chicken rice, the rice was ok, but chicken is one of best i had and the price was great for the amount of food
Menu have pictures to better illustrate the items which makes orderings easy especially for 1st time patrons. Service is fast and quick, they bring you hot tea right after you sit down. This is a eat and go sort of place, not great to chat ...
I tried the Signature Hainan Chicken over Rice, featuring tender Hainan chicken served on a bed of fluffy rice alongside seasonal vegetables and original broth. The chicken had the perfect color and flavor, and the chicken rice was quite enjoyable. If youre a fan of Hainan chicken rice, its definitely worth a try!
If youre looking for Hainan Chicken, this place has it. Thats it! They specialize in one thing, and perfected it. Their combo deal always pulls me at how much food noodle soup and chicken comes for the price. Their ginger scallion sauce is delish I can put it on everything. Their duck is good, too.
12142024, 1pm, small seating area, 4 2 person table and 44 person table. Affiliated with Special Noodle. Fast service, friendly staff.
Saw this place last night with my S.O so we decided to come here and try it. It did not disappoint the Hainan Chicken rice plate was on point and so was the marinaded duck rice plate. We also got the salt and pepper chicken cartilage the ...
I love this place because it is affordable, the food is good and pretty healthy but not too healthy. Seems like a silly statement but it really matters when you go to a place regularly. Hainan chicken rice is very good but so are the other dishes that I have tried here.
This is a hidden gem. You dont feel like chugging water after eating here. Their rice dishes and noodle soups are always good. I think they dont put MSG in their soups. The chicken is always fresh and portion sizes never disappoint. This is the best Hainan chickenchinese food in the area!