6 Places To Eat the Good Chicken Rice in Singapore
The humble chicken rice: beloved by many, visible everywhere in Singapore from fancy restaurants to bustling hawker centres, is one of Singapore’s national dishes. Everyone is all too familiar with this dish of course, and its heart-warming flavours that originated from Hainanese and Cantonese cultures. The dish is also spread throughout Southeast Asia like in Malaysia and Thailand, making the plate more popular.
We know everyone has their own go-to chicken rice shop, but we took it as a great challenge and compiled our top picks for everyone to explore. Check out the list below.
1. Boon Tong Kee
In 1979, Mr Thian Boon Hua started a small stall in Chinatown serving Cantonese chicken rice. Building upon the popularity of his silky white sauce chicken rice and emphasis on quality service, he rallied his family members to establish Boon Tong Kee’s first restaurant at Balestier Road in 1983.
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The company diversified its operations in 1999 to include “Zi Char” (home-style cooked food) and eateries. From the traditional Balestier Road outlet to the upscale River Valley branch, Boon Tong Kee has enthralled Singaporeans and tourists alike with its delectable food and friendly staff.
Website: https://boontongkee.com.sg/
Email: [email protected]
List of Locations: https://boontongkee.com.sg/our-outlets/
2. Wee Nam Kee
Founded in 1987, Wee Nam Kee takes pride in serving one of Singapore’s favourite and iconic dish – Hainanese Chicken Rice. Their Founder, late Mr Wee Toon Ouut was known to be a gracious host. He often credits his father, who works as a Head Chef aboard a ship, for helping him develop a discerning palate.
Image Credit: Wee Nam Kee
It is this uncompromising commitment to quality and culinary heritage that has garnered Wee Nam Kee a loyal following, various accolades from the press, and prestigious commissions by the Singapore government to serve its famous chicken rice at various overseas events.
Website: http://wnk.com.sg/
Email: [email protected]
List of Locations: http://wnk.com.sg/singapore-outlets/
3. Hawker Chan
Chef Chan, a humble hawker stall owner and award-winning Chef with more than 30 years experience, looks to bring his dishes to the world! Chef Chan’s culinary journey began during his daily preparation for the family’s meals. The foundation of Chef Chan’s culinary passion was based strongly on the belief that good food should be made simple and affordable. Chef Chan only uses premium and fresh ingredients to prepare the dishes daily and firmly believes the consistency in taste and food quality are essential to culinary success.
Image Credit: Hawker Chan
Website: http://www.liaofanhawkerchan.com/
Email: [email protected]
List of Locations: https://www.liaofanhawkerchan.com/locations
4. Five Star Kampung Chicken Rice
Their signature dish, Kampung chicken is selected the unusual freshness and quality. Its flavours emerge through simple yet masterful slow cooking. The result is the aromatic, fork-tender and succulent — the true taste of chicken made without shortcuts or synthetics.
Image Credit: Five Star Kampung Chicken Rice
With savoury rice and sauces made in-house from fresh ingredients, enjoy their honest, hearty, and wholesome offering perfected over many decades. Those decades started long before Five Star was a restaurant.
Website: http://www.fivestarchickenrice.com/
Email: [email protected]
List of Locations: http://fivestarchickenrice.com/
5. Chin Chin Eating House
Chin Chin Eating House is widely recognised for serving up best Hainanese chicken rice, one of the national dishes of Singapore. The menu consists of a mixture of Hainanese, Singaporean and South-East Asian influenced dishes.
Image Credit: Chin Chin Eating House
The chicken is prepared in accordance with traditional Hainanese methods, which involve poaching the entire chicken at sub-boiling temperatures. The stock is then skimmed off and some of the fat and liquid, along with ginger, garlic and pandan leaves is used in the cooking of the rice, producing oily, flavourful rice sometimes known as “oily rice”.
Website: https://chinchineatinghouse.com/
Location: 19 Purvis St, Singapore 188598
Contact: 6337 4640
6. Go-Ang Kaomunkai Pratunam Chicken Rice
Established in 1960 as a food stall specialising in Hainanese chicken rice in the Pratunam district of Bangkok, Go-Ang Kaomunkai Pratunam quickly gained popularity among locals and tourists.
Image Credit: Go-Ang Kaomunkai Pratunam Chicken Rice
The Michelin Bib Gourmand award winner opened doors in Singapore in October 2018. Diners can look forward to indulging in the aromatic Khao Man Gai, a Thai version of chicken rice that originated in Hainan – China, best paired with the secret homemade chilli sauce, soups and other side dishes such as vegetables, egg, fish and desserts, making it the perfect destination for communal dining.
Website: https://goang.com.sg/
List of Locations: https://goang.com.sg/locations/
The thought of hot and tender chicken with flavourful chicken rice dipped in spicy tangy sauces sure does make the mouth water? Go on, the big wide world of chicken rice awaits!
