Arguably Singapore's most famous chicken rice stall, made internationally recognisable by Anthony Bourdain and Gordon Ramsay, and a perennial Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient since the guide's Singapore debut.
14 Best Chicken Rice in Singapore
A curated guide to Singapore's finest chicken rice, from Michelin-recognised hawker stalls to legendary restaurant chains serving the nation's favourite comfort dish.
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Zi Jing Cheng Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice
Bukit Merah / Alexandra Village Food Centre
A three-time consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient since 2023, singled out repeatedly by food critics as one of the most consistent and technically precise chicken rice stalls in Singapore.
Latest from @zijingcheng
Follow @zijingcheng on Instagram ↗A Michelin Bib Gourmand stall operating since 1988, known for both steamed and roasted versions and consistently cited across major Singapore food guides as a top-tier chicken rice destination.
Latest from @tiongbahruhainanesechickenrice
Follow @tiongbahruhainanesechickenrice on Instagram ↗Founded in 1989 by the late Mr Wee Toon Outt, Wee Nam Kee grew from a single hawker stall into one of Singapore's best-known chicken rice restaurant chains, with outlets across the island and abroad.
Latest from @weenamkee_sg
Follow @weenamkee_sg on Instagram ↗Started as a small Chinatown stall in 1979 by Mr Thian Boon Hua serving Cantonese-style chicken rice, Boon Tong Kee has grown into one of Singapore's most recognisable chicken rice restaurant chains.
Latest from @boontongkeesg
Follow @boontongkeesg on Instagram ↗Operating since the 1970s within the Mandarin Hotel, Chatterbox elevated chicken rice into a hotel-restaurant signature dish, a rare and enduring example of hawker fare reinterpreted for fine dining.
Latest from @chatterboxsg
Follow @chatterboxsg on Instagram ↗Established in 1953 and now run by third-generation family members, Loy Kee is widely regarded as one of the oldest continuously operating Hainanese chicken rice restaurants in Singapore.
Latest from @loykeebestchickenrice
Follow @loykeebestchickenrice on Instagram ↗A modern favourite known for its distinctive turmeric-hued rice and generous portions, frequently ranked among Singapore's top chicken rice destinations by contemporary food publications.
Latest from @katongmeiwei
Follow @katongmeiwei on Instagram ↗Helmed by former Hilton hotel chef Louis Tan, this stall brings hotel-kitchen technique to a hawker setting and is frequently ranked among Singapore's top chicken rice destinations despite operating somewhat under the radar.
Latest from @unclelouischickenrice
Follow @unclelouischickenrice on Instagram ↗A well-known supper destination on the East Coast strip, valued for serving quality chicken rice late into the night when most other options have closed.
Latest from @fivestarchickenrice
Follow @fivestarchickenrice on Instagram ↗A neighbourhood institution recognisable by its old-school green signboard, ranked first overall in Eatbook's comprehensive taste test of Singapore's best chicken rice.
Latest from @chickenhousesg
Follow @chickenhousesg on Instagram ↗A Michelin-recognised neighbourhood stall in the north of Singapore, offering visitors and locals alike a genuine hawker experience away from the more heavily trafficked central food centres.
Latest from @jidelaichickenrice
Follow @jidelaichickenrice on Instagram ↗A Michelin-recognised stall known for its addictive ground ginger sauce and juicy, tender meat, popular with the Holland Village crowd and food-centre regulars alike.
Latest from @margaretdrivesinkee
Follow @margaretdrivesinkee on Instagram ↗A halal-certified stall offering a distinctive fried, ginger-forward take on chicken rice, providing an essential halal option among Singapore's otherwise largely non-halal chicken rice landscape.
Latest from @matnohnrosechickenrice
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