New York City lunch deals are getting harder to find, but Lou Yau Kee Authentic Hainan Chicken Rice is giving downtown diners a very good reason to head to Union Square. The Singaporean favorite is offering a $14 Hainanese chicken rice lunch special, Monday through Friday, and it’s exactly the kind of affordable meal New Yorkers can appreciate.
Located inside Time Out Market Union Square at 124 East 14th Street, Lou Yau Kee is bringing one of Southeast Asia’s most beloved comfort foods to Manhattan at a price that won’t leave your wallet feeling steamed.
What’s Included in the $14 Lunch Special?
The deal features Lou Yau Kee’s signature Hainanese chicken rice, served with fragrant rice and the restaurant’s homemade chili sauce.
The dish may look simple, but great Hainanese chicken rice is all about technique. Tender, delicately prepared chicken is paired with rice cooked in aromatic chicken stock, creating a satisfying combination where every component matters.
The house-made chili sauce adds the finishing kick, bringing a little heat and acidity to balance the richness of the chicken and rice.
It’s comforting, flavorful and refreshingly uncomplicated.
When Can You Get the $14 Chicken Rice Deal?
Here’s the important information for anyone planning a lunchtime visit:
- Price: $14
- Days: Monday through Friday
- Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Location: Lou Yau Kee, Time Out Market Union Square
- Address: 124 East 14th Street, New York, NY 10003
The special is available exclusively at the restaurant’s Time Out Market Union Square stall.
An Affordable NYC Lunch Worth Knowing About
Whether you’re working nearby, shopping around Union Square or simply tired of spending $20-plus on an ordinary lunch, Lou Yau Kee’s $14 special deserves a spot on your food radar.
Good chicken, fragrant rice and homemade chili sauce for fourteen dollars?
That’s a lunch deal worth flocking to.
