Rooster and the Pig - Palm Springs (CA)

5 /5 Bethany: I was on a bachelorette trip in Palm Springs, a total of 6 of us. Our plan after we flew in on Friday was to get take out from here but unfortunately, they don’t do take out. However, I’m glad we didn’t! We would’ve missed the whole experience of this restaurant. I think we got there around 6 pm on Friday and it was packed, we had a 15 minute wait. Completely worth the wait, the food was delicious. Our group did a couple of appetizers and then chose our own main entree. The drinks were delicious and before you get any of your ordered food items, they bring out a little rice porridge, on the house - it was very good! We were pretty hungry so I didn’t take pics of all the food. I highly recommend the fresh rolls!! We tried: Shrimp & Mango, Fennel, and Lemongrass Pork & Date. All 3 were so so good. Favorite out of the 3 would probably be shrimp & mango. For my main, I had the lemongrass pork noodle bowl which is essentially a cold noodle dish. The pork was cooked to perfection and the veggies were all fresh. If you get the chance to try this place out, do it!

5 /5 Michael Standriff: I cant emphasize enough just how incredible the food is here! We dug into the Bun Cha—perfectly grilled pork served with vermicelli noodles that practically melted in your mouth—and the chicken rice ball in curry, which was a flavor explosion. Both dishes had generous portions, so you’ll definitely leave satisfied. The vibe was cozy perfection. The place has a warm, inviting atmosphere that strikes the perfect balance between relaxed and lively—great for a meal with friends or a cozy dinner for two. It’s buzzing enough to feel vibrant, but not so loud that you can’t enjoy a conversation. And let’s not forget the service—shoutout to Colin for making the experience even better! He was quick, friendly, and had great recommendations. All in all, a must-visit if you’re craving delicious food in a chill, welcoming spot.

5 /5 Kaela Gallagher: This place is phenomenal. Every time I go to Palm Springs I make sure to stop here. If you can only eat at one restaurant during your time in PS - this is the one! Crispy rolls: perfectly crispy with a hint of citrus. Ube cocktail: creamy and unique, strong ube root flavor Crispy beef noodle: amazing, the beef is perfectly crispy and the noodles are fairly plain Cod: extremely spicy but even though your mouth is burning, you crave more of the buttery cod and dill

5 /5 Dana Penley: Please come and try the delicious Vietnamese food! The crispy rolls are amazing and the fish sauce that comes with it is spicy and sooo good. We didn’t like the bahn xeo as the crust was soggy. But the Lemongrass pork noodle bowl blew us away with freshness and flavor. Great stop!

5 /5 Marlene Felix: Just amazing! Pictures don’t do the food justice. We tried almost everything on the menu, and it was all delicious! Shaking Steak, Panko stuffed chicken were main dishes and delicious. You can do the pork fried rice as a side dish, but shaking steak already comes with white rice. Highly recommend this place. Staff is great and always checking up on you to see what else you need.