Savoy - Alhambra

This is a long overdue review. i've been here two times. Once for pick up in the middle of the pandemic and one time after where me and a few friends got to sit down and enjoy a meal at the location. The first time it was super easy to order. We came in ordered got the food in a takeout bag. You were still able to eat out front but you just had to take it with you. The sauces were all put in separate cups. The second time when we got to sit down it was plated. We all ordered the same thing. The Hainan chicken rice. This is what I ordered both times. The time we got to sit down, we split a duck pizza. The duck pizza was OK but I recommend sticking with the chicken rice or try something else. I can see why the chicken here is a star. Everything is so flavorful even though what you're pretty much ordering this chicken and rice. And it looks boiled. The sauces were all very fantastic and I wanted to get extra ginger oil sauce for my chicken cause I love that flavor on it. This is one of those places where if someone is looking for that chicken dish, I wouldn't hesitate to point them in this direction. Probably as good as it gets although I have to admit I'm probably not the most experienced with this dish. Definitely a place I would love to come back to you when I'm in the area.

Hands down the best Hainan chicken rice in SGV! This place has been here for years and I've tried others but no one holds it down like Savoy. The rice is super fluffy and flavorful. The chicken is made perfect and goes so well with their sauces. I always ask for extra sauce because it's just too delicious. I haven't been here in a while and did notice the meat portion is a bit smaller then I remembered but then again with inflation I understand restaurants gotta do what they gotta do to stay afloat. At least the quality is still the same.

Good god I'm so glad I was introduced to the best Hainanese chicken rice dish I ever had. I always tend to get dark meat chicken whenever I have the chance, but I have no doubt that I would also enjoy white meat. The way they made the whole plate was so appetizing, I had no chance to breathe. The skin to meat portion was perfect. The flavor and texture of the rice was perfect. The access to three sauces was fun, with a moderate amount of salad was perfect. I also enjoyed their refreshing lemon tea they had. Nothing was overbearing for me, and I WILL be returning.

I know people come here fore the hainan chicken, but I think after having it so many times, I'm starting to order other things. Hainan chicken 7/10 kinda average, tasty, but the rice isn't too rich in chicken fat Duck salad 8/10 healthier alternative.. no carbs, the duck is just cold cuts. I kinda like it lol. Baked halibut 5/10 too creamy for my taste and the breading ends up getting soggy. Chicken curry 7/10 taste is decent. Kinda taste like those curry cubes tbh, but maybe that's just me Chrysanthemum tea 9/10 if you're gonna get anything, get the tea, but maybe I'm bias.

Simple, affordable, and delicious! I can tell this place is popular with locals I came on a Thursday afternoon and they were setting up multiple large orders for pickup. The portions are big and despite being a simple meal, it tastes good. The dark meat is an extra dollar but I would definitely recommend it tastes so juicy. I saw the guy next to me eating a pasta and it looked so good! I'll be back to try more things on the menu. :