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GAI Chicken & RiceB+
1001 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103
· Asian fusion restaurant, Chicken restaurant, Fried chicken takeaway
· South of Market
Casual chicken-and-rice specialist delivering flavorful, consistent plates at fair prices, with quick kiosk ordering but variable ambiance and occasional service slowdowns.
The verdict
GAI Chicken & Rice delivers solid neighborhood dining through excellent chicken and rice execution with standout house sauces and consistently fast service, supported by generous portions at reasonable SF pricing. The utilitarian, sometimes dingy setting and occasional seasoning inconsistencies prevent grade A territory, but loyal repeat customers and reliable core quality make it competitive with the area's better casual dining options.
One caveat: Space can feel dingy or icky to some diners
What to order
- Original Gai (dark meat) with Hainan or Thai soy sauce
- Gai Sando / Barnyard Sando
- Crispy Chicken Wings
What diners say
- Sauces that brighten the dish
- Consistent delivery quality
- Juicy dark meat or lean white meat options
Opening Hours
Monday11:00–21:00
Tuesday11:00–21:00
Wednesday11:00–21:00
Thursday11:00–21:00
Friday11:00–21:00
Saturday11:00–21:00
Sunday11:00–21:00
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