There's different versions of Hainan Chicken everywhere - i happen to love this one. I've been coming here for years - and the flavor hasn't changed ( although the chicken portions have become smaller and the rice is a lot - the proportion is off). their sauce is excellent and delicious. I wish they sell it by itself. I come here often and i complain about the chicken portion all the time to the husband. Oh well - i wish they would just increase the price a bit more and add more chicken and I'll happily give them a 5 star. The husband likes the cornish chicken and the fillet minion steak. I always stick to my Hainan Chicken

**5-Star Review for Dong Nguyen on Valley Blvd, Alhambra** If you're looking for a hidden gem in Alhambra, look no further than Dong Nguyen! This charming little mom-and-pop shop has been a staple in the community for a while, and it's easy to see why. I always order the Hainan chicken and Cornish hen, and it never disappoints. The simplicity of the meal is what makes it so special--the flavors are authentic and comforting. Every bite is a reminder of the love and care that goes into each dish. The ambiance is cozy and welcoming, making it the perfect spot to enjoy a delicious meal. Whether you're a regular or visiting for the first time, you'll feel right at home. Highly recommend Dong Nguyen for anyone craving delicious, heartfelt cuisine! The person who usually serves me is the guy and he's very nice and welcoming!

I wanted to try Dong Nguyen for their Hainan chicken rice plate since my brother's wife's real estate agent's husband recommended it. I brought my Mom with me on a Saturday afternoon. It is located in the 168 Market shopping center. It's not a very big restaurant, but still comfortable. Nice and clean place. We were greeted upon entry. We sat closest to the door. Surprisingly, there weren't too many people at the time at 2:00 PMish. I didn't look at the menu too much as I was targeting the one item I came here for. Yep, we got 2 Hainan chicken rice plates and 2 waters. Btw, price for the chicken is very reasonable. Wow, the chicken was very moist and yummy. Rice was nicely flavored with seasoned chicken broth. Cucumbers were fresh and crispy. And the garlic ginger sauce was amazingly tasty and drinkable! LOL The nice lady server and gentleman (he may have been the owner not sure) consistently came over to our table asking us if we wanted more sauce. We ended up getting a small container of extra sauce for the left over chicken. Thank you miss and sir! It was a quick lunch. I would definitely return here for more Hainan chicken and maybe even try their other food items. Thank you Dong Nguyen for your many years of passion for food and sharing it with us across continents!

Cash, Venmo or Zelle only! Can't believe I forgot about this hidden gem. We placed a phone order and they said it would be done in 10 minutes. Take out also comes with complementary soups. Red rice here is pretty flavorful and the texture is soft and fluffy but not mushy. There are pieces of fried egg scattered with in. Hainan Chicken Rice- with red rice was the move. Chicken was tender and juicy. Server asked if I would like extra sauce before we left, the one it comes with was just enough. Fried Cornish Hen- crispy skin but meat was still really juicy. We also ordered this with red rice.

Dong Nguyen is a Chinese/Vietnamese restaurant I've been coming to for years, and it's a great spot for takeout. My go-to dishes are the diced beef and Cornish hen, both of which you can pair with either red rice or red macaroni. The beef is super tender and flavorful, and the Cornish hen is crispy on the outside and moist inside. Their red rice and macaroni are made just right, with generous portion sizes, and they even include a free soup with each order. One nice update is that they now accept Venmo and Zelle, which makes things easier since it used to be cash-only. I'd definitely recommend this spot if you're looking for something fast and easy, just call in your order, and they'll have it ready quick!

The Hainan Chicken at Dong Nguyen is very good. The rice is not oily; infused in seasoned chicken broth. They use bone-in chicken that's tender for their chicken rice version- it's delicious. A simple dish not fancy; but so tasty when done right. I think this place is better than Savoy. Majority of the orders were takeout, am not sure if dine-in is available. Service was very friendly and there is no English barrier. -CASH ONLY

I have been coming to this place since I was a young child. Food: 4/5 We ordered the beef filet mignon with red rice, Cornish hen with red rice, and Hainan chicken rice. The filet mignon was the best dish, the beef cubes were well seasoned and cooked to tender. The Cornish hen was crispy and the red rice was light and fluffy. The Hainan chicken was alright, a little too plain for my liking. Price: 4/5 This place is about a dollar or two more than your average cafe. Each plate came out to about $20 and the portions were not super big. Each of the meals do come with a delicious warm soup. Service: 5/5 This place seems like a little mom and pop shop. The servers were very friendly and personable. They came around refilling our sauces and teas. Ambiance: 5/5 I would recommend this place as a small hole in the wall or mom and pop shop. It's cute and quaint. They also specialize in take out as their phone orders kept coming.

Don't forget to bring cash. It's either cash or Zelle. Quick, easy service and takeout experience. Had the same dish - Cube Steak w/ Tomato Paste Macaroni at the newly opened Pho n Mor Annex down the street, but it made me miss this dish from Dong Nguyen. Dong Nguyen does it better imo for the same price. Favorite: Cube Steak w/ Tomato Paste Macaroni $17 (Good portion & comes with complimentary small cup of veggie soup) ***CASH or ZELLE ONLY***

We've been coming here for years, and the food is still consistently delicious! Service is usually very quick and friendly. Bring cash because it's cash only. Dried cornish hen with tomatoe paste fried rice: the chicken was so crispy and perfectly cooked! The chicken is lightly seasoned, but they give you a lemon with salt and pepper if you want more flavor. Cubed steak with tomato paste fried rice: this is always my go-to here. I love the tomato paste rice paired with beef. The beef is seasoned, but it also comes with lemon and salt and pepper, if you want it saltier. I love that the dishes come with a little bowl of soup with some veggies. It definitely makes the meal feel even more hearty.