Savoy Kitchen

138 E Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91801, United States
+1 626-308-9535
$$$ Chinese restaurant , Fusion restaurant , Southeast Asian restaurant , Vietnamese restaurant
(1438 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

Savoy Kitchen is a compact, no-frills restaurant nestled on East Valley Boulevard in Alhambra, known chiefly for its take on Hainanese chicken rice alongside a diverse menu that blends Chinese, Southeast Asian, and Vietnamese influences. If you’re after a straightforward meal highlighting familiar flavors with a few unexpected twists—like smoked duck pizza or butter herb escargot—this spot delivers a casual and approachable dining experience.

Inside, the space is small with limited seating, making it a place best suited for quick lunches or early dinners rather than leisurely group gatherings. Parking can be tricky during peak hours, reflecting how popular the place is among locals who appreciate its balance of quality and reasonable prices.

The Hainan chicken rice, long a crowd favorite, tends to shine when you opt for the dark meat upgrade, showing juicy, tender texture paired with rice that carries a distinct chicken broth flavor, even if it can sometimes come out a bit wetter than some prefer. The sauces, especially the ginger dip and a sour-spicy variation, get high marks from repeat visitors—they add a necessary punch that elevates the straightforward chicken and rice combo.

Beyond the signature dish, Savoy Kitchen offers a surprising range of options—from rich beef stew curry to seafood pizzas and refreshing salads—appealing to diners looking to explore a fusion of tastes without stepping far from familiar territory. The atmosphere feels functional rather than polished, with service that tends to hover in the neutral zone—efficient but not particularly warm or chatty.

Those who know Savoy Kitchen well are usually regulars who value consistency and a menu that can satisfy diverse cravings, whether you’re in the mood for something comforting like chicken broth soup or a slightly more adventurous plate featuring shrimp rolls or smoked duck salad. The spot works well for solo diners, couples, or small groups who don’t mind the compact setting and are focused on the food rather than ambiance.

For locals, the best time to visit may be slightly off-peak—earlier in the evening or on weekdays—to dodge some of the crowd and parking hassles. Overall, Savoy Kitchen offers a grounded, flavorsome experience that reflects Alhambra’s rich Asian culinary landscape without pretense, making it a practical option for casual meals where the food takes center stage.

Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
What they serve
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Best for
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
No wheelchair-accessible toilet
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

11:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Tuesday

11:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Wednesday

11:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Thursday

11:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Friday

11:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Saturday

11:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Sunday

Closed

1438 Reviews
Kevin Chen

27 Dec 2025

Ordered the Hainan Chicken Rice and Curry Seafood. The chicken is pretty alright, good portion and taste. But the rice seems to be more wet than it needs to be. The rice does have a chicken fragrance and taste to it, but I think it could have cooked longer to let some moisture off. The curry seafood is pretty good too with a lot of chunks of seafood like scallops and shrimp. You have the choice of a rice or pasta on the side. Either way, you should mix it and let it sit for a bit with the curry in order for the rice/pasta to soak some of the curry flavor in. Location was moderately busy for a weekday dinner, seating outside is enough and pleasant on a warm day. There is a parking lot across the street or you can street park but beware of the time limit.

Quynh Dao

27 Dec 2025

Savoy doesn’t need an introduction. It’s the best place in my opinion for Hainan chicken. The chicken is cooked perfectly and the rice is always on point. So much flavorful packed into this meal. The icing on the cake or should I say rice is the sauce. Love the ginger dipping sauce! I’d like to try their other menu items one day. I also love that their prices are affordable! Service is also great- friendly and quick, no frills.

Richard L

29 Nov 2025

Parking can be difficult. Place is very small and does not seat a lot of people indoors. The servers are not rude but not friendly -- just neutral. The Hainan chicken itself was okay. The white meat is dry, so definitely pay the $1 to upgrade to dark meat. Price is fine: about $14 for dark meat chicken and rice. The sauces are very good; I love the ginger one, and their sour spicy sauce is pretty good too. The soy sauce is fine. The vegetable curry felt like a better overall deal for about $12. The curry was a little too spicy (they didn't ask how spicy), but flavor was fine. Overall it was just kind of okay.

Chun Sang Ma (Tom)

25 Nov 2025

Been a customer for over 25 years! This is like my 2nd or 3rd review within the past 15/16 years! Never in my mind I’ll give less than a 4.5 stat because their food and service is consistent. For people that say this place is just Hainan chicken, you don’t just come here for the hype…you have to try other stuff too. Let me tell you, this place is more than Hainan chicken. In fact, thats the not the favorite thing I love to get. They have chicken broth, escargot, shrimp roll, different pasta, pizza, cream brûlée. Everything’s decent and good. Don’t tell me you are a foodie when you come here only knowing about Hainan chicken or never tried other food. This place never fails ; the food, the servers and service. Great food, friendly servers and fast service! This place is small but has bright interior. i enjoy sitting down eating by myself or with a couple of friends chitchatting. If you are a true foodie, you will know this place is the hidden gem not so secret food place to go!

Aiden Huang

10 Nov 2025

Overall a great experience at the Savoy kitchen. A great amount of selection of some of everything. There's pastas, pizzas, rice and also some random gems like their butter herb escargot. Honorable mention, I like their creme brulee so much I had two of them .

Edison Ren

09 Oct 2025

I think this is one of the best Hainan chicken rice dishes I've ever had. My first time trying it was in 2013, and compared to back then, I feel the rice had a bit more flavor at that time. If I remember correctly, they didn't serve plain white rice like today but instead coconut-flavored rice. That combination made a real difference. That said, I'm truly grateful to this restaurant for maintaining such consistent quality over the past 12 years! Well done! A restaurant should always preserve its signature taste—customers come precisely for "that long-missed familiar flavor." Keep it up! I’ve already recommended my friends to give it a try. By the way, their lemon tea is also delicious.

Daniel Jeong

30 Sep 2025

This place has prob one of the best Hainan chicken… Very clean and healthy meal and their ginger sauce dip is insanely good… also their beef curry stew was good but a little too much on the fatty side. Street parking and also outdoor seating available.this place gets pretty busy during lunch time and I’m sure on the weekends as well

Steven Furukawa

12 Sep 2025

It has been awhile since I have eaten here. It continues to be one of the top places to eat Hainan chicken. For a small strip mall type restaurant, this place still impresses! The chicken is moist and the sauces are phenomenal. The subtle heat in the orange sauce and the delicate flavor of ginger oil sauce add to the whole meal. Definitely a must try.

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