Houston • Vietnamese food
Cơm Gà Houston: Chicken Rice, Crunchy Salad & Ginger Fish Sauce
I’d passed Cơm Gà Houston on Bellaire so many times without stopping. Chicken and rice sounded simple, but I like both, so I wanted to see what made this place worth trying. The meal ended up feeling like something I’d be eating at home—in a good way.
What I ordered
No. 5 special chicken and rice
I ordered the special chicken and rice with cabbage salad. It came out quickly, along with fish sauce and a little bowl of broth.
The chicken was straightforward, home-style chicken. It wasn’t exceptionally juicy or fancy, but it was easy to eat without bones in my portion. What made the plate for me was putting the chicken, rice and ginger fish sauce together.
Ginger fish sauce
This was the standout. It had sweetness, a little heat and plenty of ginger flavor. I love ginger, and that sauce took the meal up a level. I dipped the chicken into it and eventually poured some over the rice, too.
Fragrant rice and cabbage salad
The rice had a fragrant, coconut-like taste to me. I don’t know exactly how they prepared it, but I liked the flavor and how it worked with the chicken and sauce.
The cabbage salad had a gentle pickled taste without being too vinegary. The vegetables were crisp and crunchy, which was a nice contrast to the rest of the plate.
Broth on the side
The broth came with a piece of chicken and had a subtle sweetness. It tasted clean and light rather than overpowering—a nice way to round out the meal.
How much was it?
The No. 5 special chicken-and-rice plate was about $17. Check the current menu before visiting.
What would I order again?
I’d get the chicken-and-rice plate again for that combination of fragrant rice, crunchy salad and ginger fish sauce. I left satisfied without feeling overly full. Sometimes a simple meal is exactly what hits the spot.
Restaurant details
Restaurant: Cơm Gà Houston
Area: Bellaire Boulevard / Houston
Address: 11505 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77072
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Best for: Chicken rice and a simple, comforting meal
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