Taishi Hainan Chicken shares their story of how they brought their unique Hainan Chicken dish to the South Bay and how it provides the best Hainan Chicken in Redondo Beach.
Local Redondo Beach restaurant Taishi Hainan Chicken, is a hidden gem full of flavor of Southeast Asia culture. It is located on the corner of a mini plaza on Torrance Boulevard and Prospect Avenue. Taishi is not your average chicken joint, it provides a meal with a story.
The recipes served at Taishi have a long history of family and traditions, which traveled thousands of miles from the Hainan Island of China to end up on dinner tables in the South Bay.
Hainan chicken rice is one of the most popular comfort foods of the Southeast Asia regions, especially in Thailand. As families immigrated away from the Hainan Island of China, their street food chicken recipes followed them.
Most Southeast Asia countries have its own unique take on the traditional recipe - bringing individuality and highlighting the culture of each particular region with their signature flavors. Taishi restaurant is specifically in the style of Thailand - which is the literal translation of the restaurant's name meaning “Thai style.”
When you walk into the small, cozy atmosphere of Taishi you will be greeted by friendly employees, many of whom are members of the family who started the restaurant.
If you peek behind the counter, you might even get a glimpse of the family's secret ingredient - Grandma! This loving and dedicated family has over 40 years in the restaurant industry within the South Bay area.
Grandma is the creative culinary force of the Taishi restaurant - her secret recipes create a Thai-style twist to the traditional Chinese Hainan street cart dishes!
The menu is simple and packed full of flavors. When ordering from the menu, you won’t be bombarded by a huge number of choices because Tashi is a specialty store that pours all of its love into their signature dish- Hainan Chicken Rice.
It’s no wonder people line up all over Southeast Asia at Hainan Chicken Rice food carts. Hainan chicken dishes are comfort food without the guilt because it’s healthy.
The food is made with fresh ingredients that come paired with a variety of sauces zested to full flavors by Grandma herself!
All the food is rich in Thai culture and full of traditional spices. You will notice the spices in Taishi’s famous Ginger Garlic Rice which is absolutely delicious! The rice is infused with fresh ginger, garlic and chicken stock. This combination adds a Thai twist that will make your taste buds happy.
The dipping sauces are its pièce de résistance. Local diners at Taishi especially love the Sesame Sauce and the incredibly popular Ginger Garlic Sauce.
Food plays an important role in Thai culture. No matter what you’re doing, when Grandma makes dinner, everyone sits at the table to come together as a family.
It’s a chance to bond and partake in the history of a popular Southeast Asia street food that has been transformed into restaurant perfection thanks to the secrets and expertise of Grandma! Let Taishi do the cooking for you so you can share an amazing meal with your family as well!
The logo of Taishi is an incredibly determine chicken that is trained to chop you a feast. The determined chicken has traveled a long way to be part of the community in South Bay.
Being part of the community is extremely important to the Taishi family. They are local residents who care deeply about the South Bay and try to give back to the community as much as possible.
Hainan street food cart style chicken is a conventional meal for Thai families, however, the preparation of this dish makes it a labor intensive meal.
The art of preparing spices and simmering flavors into each bite is why Taishi keeps their menu simple and made fresh daily. By cooking for her own family, Grandma has perfected Taishi’s secret recipes for decades.
The Taishi family cordially invites you to stop by and try their Thai style Hainan Chicken Rice. Don’t forget to say hello to Grandma when you come in!
More information can be found at https://www.taishi.co/
