小頸 皇爺雞 Royal Rooster hotpot

I love hot pot and couldn't to try! When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I walked in and was sat. I was served by a nice man. I had: House Special Coconut chicken combo Steamed egg with shrimp baby shrimp egg fried rice The food was good just needed a bit of salt. I really liked the house special with the ramen! All in all it was a good experience.

The place was nice and beautiful!! The food was off the hook but kinda small!!! The beef chow fun is off the hook!! Everything was off the hook but the the pork belly over preserve vegetable was all fat… also there was a waiter with orange hair that was standing a table over and was picking his ear and then touching his nose and then picking his skin off his nails WTH!?? and was serving us with no gloves on after!?!?

Royal Rooster in Little Neck, Queens is a true find! We dined as a family and enjoyed an unforgettable meal with an impressive lineup of dishes. We started with the Coconut and Fresh Chicken Soup and the Cordyceps Flower and Chicken Soup – both were wonderfully rich and clean-tasting, with no hint of MSG. The restaurant’s theme is coconut, infusing it into almost every dish, adding a subtle, unique twist to the flavors. We tried the Duck and Taro Casserole stewed in coconut broth, which was flavorful and hearty, and the Stewed Beef with Curry, which also had a hint of coconut that enhanced the curry’s aroma. This coconut infusion added a special touch without overpowering the dishes. The Stir-Fried Beef Flat Noodles captured that perfect smoky flavor from the wok, and their signature chili sauce added a delightful kick. The Hainanese Chicken, their specialty, was incredibly tender, and the homemade ginger and scallion sauce brought out its flavor beautifully. The Claypot Rice stole the show – the lightly crispy layer on the bottom added amazing texture without any bitterness. You can tell the chef has mastered the balance of heat. I also heard the chef trained at a renowned hotel in Guangzhou, China, which is clear in the authenticity and quality of each dish. To wrap up the meal, we tried their Coconut Sago Dessert and the Coconut Pudding, served in an actual coconut. Both desserts were just the right amount of sweet – light, refreshing, and perfect for cleansing the palate. With such reasonable prices for this level of quality, Royal Rooster is a must-visit for anyone craving authentic Cantonese flavors. Highly recommend!

Be prepared for limited English speaking staff. My mandarin isn’t great but they don’t speak Cantonese or English well. If you’ve been to an all-you-can-eat buffet hotpot, this is different. They charge for each dish you order. They don’t just have hotpot though. They do serve hot dishes and rice dishes. I had to try the Hainese chicken. It wasn’t bad. More white meat than dark meat. Also tried the black bean stir fried clams, which was flavorful. I will say that using coconut water as the broth base is interesting. It’s very fragrant but tasted bland. If you order the hotpot, it comes with your choice of noodles to cook, chicken, cabbage and mushrooms. I liked the fish and vegetables broth. It smelled and tasted great. Everything is ordered on the iPad. Everything was in Chinese and English. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I don’t think I’ll be revisiting for the hotpot since I’m used to the all-you-can-eat hotpot buffet, but I wouldn’t mind coming back for the plated dishes and clay pot rice to try.

A unique hotpot spot with great service! I’ve never had this coconut water style hotpot before and didn’t know what to expect. It surprisingly was really tasty! The chicken in the hot pot is also very tender. I also got the pork ribs which were very well cooked. Overall a unique meal worth a try