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New York · Updated 16 Oct 2026

The best Hainanese Chicken Rice in New York

Ranked from 5,732 reviews across 10 restaurants.

The winner

West New Malaysia

Malaysian · New York

The Hainanese Chicken Rice is juicy and tender, and one diner calls the pairing with soy sauce and ginger paste simply divine.

reviews mention the Hainanese Chicken Rice
40
of them positive
88%
overall
Very positive

69 Bayard St, New York, NY 10013, United States

Open - Closes 9:30 pm

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The homestyle rice combo of curry beef brisket, Hainanese chicken, fried egg and rice is described as the way to go here, and the portions are very generous. In New York, West New Malaysia stands out as a Malaysian restaurant on Bayard Street with a broad menu, where the roti and Hainanese chicken are the go-tos for a long-time customer.

About the restaurant

Phone

+1 212-964-0284

P282+5M New York, USA

How it’s holding up

restaurants ranked
10
reviews across them
5,732
reviews mention the Hainanese Chicken Rice
145
last updated
16 Oct 2026
Mentions of the Hainanese Chicken Rice, month by monthPositiveNegative

89 of the 145 mentions of the Hainanese Chicken Rice have a date within these months; the chart shows those.

The 5,732 reviews are every review these restaurants have, about any dish, so not all of them were read for this guide. We collected 1,844 of them, which can include more than one review from the same person. 40 reviews mention the Hainanese Chicken Rice at West New Malaysia. Rankings are based on public reviews, not visits.

Also worth a trip

The other 9 restaurants ranked for Hainanese Chicken Rice in New York, in order.

  1. Number 2: Curry HouseNew YorkCurry House is a top-rated spot for Hainanese Chicken Rice in New York.12 reviews mention the Hainanese Chicken Rice

    Malaysian · 9 Pell St, New York, NY 10013, United States

    Curry House is a top-rated spot for Hainanese Chicken Rice in New York.

    92% of reviews of the Hainanese Chicken Rice are positive

    Open - Closes 9 pm

  2. Number 3: Little House RestoranNew YorkLittle House Restoran is a top-rated spot for Hainanese Chicken Rice in New York.10 reviews mention the Hainanese Chicken Rice
    Hainanese Chicken Rice at Little House Restoran

    Malaysian · 2012 86th St, Brooklyn, NY 11214, United States

    Little House Restoran is a top-rated spot for Hainanese Chicken Rice in New York.

    80% of reviews of the Hainanese Chicken Rice are positive

  3. Number 4: Go Chin Khao Man GaiNew YorkGo Chin Khao Man Gai is a top-rated spot for Hainanese Chicken Rice in New York.11 reviews mention the Hainanese Chicken Rice
    Hainanese Chicken Rice at Go Chin Khao Man Gai

    Malaysian · 347 1st Ave, New York, NY 10010, United States

    Go Chin Khao Man Gai is a top-rated spot for Hainanese Chicken Rice in New York.

    100% of reviews of the Hainanese Chicken Rice are positive

    Open - Closes 10 pm

  4. Number 5: Taste GoodNew YorkTaste Good is a top-rated spot for Hainanese Chicken Rice in New York.16 reviews mention the Hainanese Chicken Rice
    Hainanese Chicken Rice at Taste Good

    Malaysian · 82-18 45th Ave, Elmhurst, NY 11373, United States

    Taste Good is a top-rated spot for Hainanese Chicken Rice in New York.

    88% of reviews of the Hainanese Chicken Rice are positive

    Open - Closes 9:30 pm

  5. Number 6: New Ipoh Kitchen Asian CuisineNew YorkNew Ipoh Kitchen Asian Cuisine is a top-rated spot for Hainanese Chicken Rice in New York.17 reviews mention the Hainanese Chicken Rice

    Malaysian · 6415 20th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11204, United States

    New Ipoh Kitchen Asian Cuisine is a top-rated spot for Hainanese Chicken Rice in New York.

    94% of reviews of the Hainanese Chicken Rice are positive

  6. Number 7: KopitiamNew YorkKopitiam is a top-rated spot for Hainanese Chicken Rice in New York.13 reviews mention the Hainanese Chicken Rice
    Hainanese Chicken Rice at Kopitiam

    Malaysian · 151 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, United States

    Kopitiam is a top-rated spot for Hainanese Chicken Rice in New York.

    69% of reviews of the Hainanese Chicken Rice are positive

    Open - Closes 10 pm

  7. Number 8: NyonyaNew YorkNyonya is a top-rated spot for Hainanese Chicken Rice in New York.19 reviews mention the Hainanese Chicken Rice
    Hainanese Chicken Rice at Nyonya

    Malaysian · 199 Grand St, New York, NY 10013, United States

    Nyonya is a top-rated spot for Hainanese Chicken Rice in New York.

    95% of reviews of the Hainanese Chicken Rice are positive

    Open - Closes 11 pm

  8. Number 9: Three RoostersNew YorkThree Roosters is a top-rated spot for Hainanese Chicken Rice in New York.3 reviews mention the Hainanese Chicken Rice
    Hainanese Chicken Rice at Three Roosters

    Malaysian · 792 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019, United States

    Three Roosters is a top-rated spot for Hainanese Chicken Rice in New York.

    100% of reviews of the Hainanese Chicken Rice are positive

    Closed - Opens 11 am

  9. Number 10: Wok Wok Malaysian CuisineNew YorkWok Wok Malaysian Cuisine is a top-rated spot for Hainanese Chicken Rice in New York.4 reviews mention the Hainanese Chicken Rice

    Malaysian · 11 Mott St, New York, NY 10013, United States

    Wok Wok Malaysian Cuisine is a top-rated spot for Hainanese Chicken Rice in New York.

    75% of reviews of the Hainanese Chicken Rice are positive

    Open - Closes 10 pm

The longer read

What the reviews say

What the reviews say about the best Hainanese Chicken Rice in New York, restaurant by restaurant.

Why it leads

Why West New Malaysia is the pick for Hainanese Chicken Rice

The Hainanese Chicken Rice is juicy and tender, and one diner calls the pairing with soy sauce and ginger paste simply divine. The homestyle rice combo of curry beef brisket, Hainanese chicken, fried egg and rice is described as the way to go here, and the portions are very generous. In New York, West New Malaysia stands out as a Malaysian restaurant on Bayard Street with a broad menu, where the roti and Hainanese chicken are the go-tos for a long-time customer.

The alternatives

Where the other Hainanese Chicken Rice spots shine

Not everyone wants the same Hainanese Chicken Rice. These are the clearest differences reviewers point to among the next-best places.

  • Curry House: Curry House is a top-rated spot for Hainanese Chicken Rice in New York.
  • Little House Restoran: Little House Restoran is a top-rated spot for Hainanese Chicken Rice in New York.
  • Go Chin Khao Man Gai: Go Chin Khao Man Gai is a top-rated spot for Hainanese Chicken Rice in New York.
  • Taste Good: Taste Good is a top-rated spot for Hainanese Chicken Rice in New York.

How to choose

Choosing Hainanese Chicken Rice in New York

Treat this as a shortlist as well as a winner: West New Malaysia has the strongest reviews for the Hainanese Chicken Rice, and the others are where reviewers found different strengths across New York.

  • 5,732 reviews across 10 restaurants ranked; that total covers every dish they serve, not only the Hainanese Chicken Rice.
  • 40 reviews mention the Hainanese Chicken Rice at West New Malaysia, and 88% of them are positive.

Questions people ask

What is the best Hainanese Chicken Rice in New York?

West New Malaysia in New York is currently ranked #1 for Hainanese Chicken Rice in New York, among 10 candidates in our available dataset. The Hainanese Chicken Rice is juicy and tender, and one diner calls the pairing with soy sauce and ginger paste simply divine. The homestyle rice combo of curry beef brisket, Hainanese chicken, fried egg and rice is described as the way to go here, and the portions are very generous.

Which other Hainanese Chicken Rice places in New York come close?

Curry House, Little House Restoran, Go Chin Khao Man Gai round out the top of the ranking. Each earned strong dish-specific praise in recent reviews — the full shortlist below covers 10 ranked restaurants.

How is the best Hainanese Chicken Rice in New York decided?

BiteRanked compares candidates using available restaurant ratings and dish mentions. Listing review totals are not collected review counts. Coverage is incomplete; the recorded ranking update is 2026-10-16. Read our methodology for scoring and limitations.

How we rank

Each restaurant’s score combines its overall rating with how often its reviews mention the Hainanese Chicken Rice. How positive those reviews are, and how that is changing, is shown for context and is not part of the score. Rankings are based on public reviews, not visits.

Read the full method