Chicken Long Rice – Hawaii’s Comforting Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup

By CurtisJ · Honolulu · February 23, 2026 · 1 min read

Chicken long rice is the soft, gingery broth-and-noodle dish Hawaii keeps around for luaus, family tables, and days that call for comfort.

Before you cook

This one should feel soothing, not heavy.

The charm of chicken long rice is how gently it lands. CurtisJ's standard is tender chicken, broth that tastes clean but not weak, and long rice that stays silky instead of turning clumpy in the pot.

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