Chicken Burnt Garlic Rice
Smoky garlic, deep satisfaction
Get directions ↗ · 2 min walk from Grand Mercure
Last orders 30 minutes before closing
Dine-in · takeaway · delivery via GrabFood and LINE MAN
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the garlic actually burnt?
It is browned to a deep golden color—often called'burnt' in Indo-Chinese cuisine—to release a smoky, nutty flavor without tasting bitter.
Does this dish contain egg?
Yes, like our traditional chicken fried rice, it includes bits of scrambled egg for added texture.
Is this rice very spicy?
It has a very mild heat from a touch of black pepper, but the prominent flavor is purely savory and garlicky.
Can I have extra burnt garlic on top?
Absolutely! We love garnishing this dish with extra crispy garlic flakes upon request.
What goes well with Burnt Garlic Rice?
It pairs well with mild, saucy dishes like Chicken in Garlic Sauce or even a simple Chicken Clear Soup.
About Chicken Burnt Garlic Rice
Chicken Burnt Garlic Rice comes from the Indo-Chinese tradition, the hybrid cuisine built by the Hakka Chinese community of Kolkata out of Chinese technique and Indian flavour. It is honestly neither North Indian nor authentically Chinese, but a crossover dish, and a louder cousin of plain chicken fried rice.
The defining feature is the garlic. We take a heavy handful of it and brown it deep and dark, right to the edge of burning, before the rice goes into the wok, so a smoky, nutty garlic flavour carries through every grain. Despite the name the garlic isn't actually scorched bitter; 'burnt' is just the Indo-Chinese term for this deeply browned style. Cooled basmati rice is then tossed with boneless chicken, scrambled egg and the garlic over a hot flame. The chicken is halal-marked and bought fresh from Makro daily, and with no pork or alcohol used the dish stays halal-friendly. Each plate is cooked fresh to order, and we are happy to scatter extra crispy garlic flakes on top if you ask.
On heat it is mild, with just a touch of black pepper, so the dominant note is savoury and garlicky rather than spicy, and the seasoning can be adjusted if needed. Because the garlic is so forward, it pairs best with milder, saucy dishes that won't compete with it, such as a chicken in garlic sauce or a simple clear soup, though it is satisfying enough to eat on its own.
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See also: the Fried Rice & Noodles menu · best Indian food in Bangkok · halal Indian food in Bangkok · order for delivery.