Nandao Rice & Noodle
A polished Monterey Park spot for tender Singapore-style Hainan chicken, bright lime cold noodles, and playful dishes like charcoal tofu.
Start withSingapore-Style Hainan Chicken RiceSee what to order →Go here if
- →You want Singapore-style Hainan chicken with tender meat and properly seasoned chicken rice.
- →You want refreshing cold noodles with a bright, lime-forward sauce.
- →You like a clean, attentive sit-down spot with parking behind the restaurant.
Skip it if
- —You are looking for the cheapest noodle-shop meal in Monterey Park.
- —You prefer very soft wonton wrappers or strongly spicy chili sauce.
What to order at Nandao Rice & Noodle
Don't overthink it.
Photo: Eat in SGVSingapore-Style Hainan Chicken Rice
Start with thisTender yellow-feather chicken served over cucumber with light soy, ginger-scallion, and chili sauces, plus chicken-broth rice with crispy shallots and a light soup. The chicken and rice were our favorite pairing.
Photo: Eat in SGVChicken Lime Cold Noodle
Refreshing buckwheat noodles with shredded chicken, cucumber, microgreens, and a bright lime-forward sauce with a gentle chili kick. This was the dish we could see craving all summer.
Photo: Eat in SGVSpicy Pork & Shrimp Wontons
Juicy, meaty wontons in house chili and soy sauce with sesame and a touch of sweetness. Despite the red sauce, the heat stayed mild.
Photo: Eat in SGVCharcoal Tofu
A crisp, crumbly black coating gives way to soft tofu with a five-spice-like flavor. The sweet dipping sauce is optional; the tofu stands up on its own.
What we'd do at Nandao Rice & Noodle
"Nandao gets the fundamentals right with tender Hainan chicken, deeply flavored rice, and sauces that enhance without overwhelming. The lime cold noodles and charcoal tofu make the menu feel less predictable."
Eat in SGV team
The basics
- Address
- 101 W Garvey Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754
- Price
- $$ · about $20–30 a head (Google)
- Cuisine
- Chinese
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