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14 Best Chicken Rice in Singapore

Verified 2 Aug 2026

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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Hainanese Chicken Rice

Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice

Chinatown / Maxwell Food Centre

Hainanese Chicken RiceChinatown / Maxwell Food Centre$
Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice

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.

Menu highlights

  • Steamed Chicken Rice SetSilky poached chicken over rice cooked in chicken stock, served with ginger and chilli sauces
  • Roasted Chicken RiceAlternative roasted preparation with crisper skin for those who prefer more char

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Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice

Zi Jing Cheng Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice

Bukit Merah / Alexandra Village Food Centre

Hainanese Boneless Chicken RiceBukit Merah / Alexandra Village Food Centre$
Zi Jing Cheng Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice

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.

Menu highlights

  • Steamed Hainanese Boneless ChickenDeboned chicken thigh and breast meat, served slightly chilled with a light soy dressing

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Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice

Tiong Bahru Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice

Tiong Bahru Market

Hainanese Boneless Chicken RiceTiong Bahru Market$
Tiong Bahru Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice

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.

Menu highlights

  • Steamed Chicken RiceClassic preparation with glistening, gelatinous skin
  • Roasted Chicken RiceChar-tinged alternative that stays notably moist

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Hainanese Chicken Rice (Restaurant)

Wee Nam Kee Chicken Rice Restaurant

Novena

Hainanese Chicken Rice (Restaurant)Novena$$
Wee Nam Kee Chicken Rice Restaurant

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.

Menu highlights

  • Signature Chicken RicePoached chicken served with rice cooked in chicken stock, ginger paste and chilli sauce
  • Roasted ChickenAlternative preparation with crackling skin, available as a side or full plate

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Cantonese-Style Chicken Rice (Restaurant)

Boon Tong Kee

Balestier

Cantonese-Style Chicken Rice (Restaurant)Balestier$$
Boon Tong Kee

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.

Menu highlights

  • Boon Tong Kee Chicken RiceSignature preparation with a distinctive Cantonese-influenced seasoning profile
  • Steamed Whole ChickenFamily-style option served whole, sized for group sharing

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Signature Chicken Rice (Fine Dining)

Chatterbox

Orchard / Hotel Mandarin Orchard Singapore

Signature Chicken Rice (Fine Dining)Orchard / Hotel Mandarin Orchard Singapore$$$
Chatterbox

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.

Menu highlights

  • Chatterbox Chicken RiceSignature preparation served with the restaurant's proprietary chilli and ginger sauces
  • LaksaAnother long-running signature dish on the menu alongside the chicken rice

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Hainanese Chicken Rice

Loy Kee Best Chicken Rice

Balestier

Hainanese Chicken RiceBalestier$$
Loy Kee Best Chicken Rice

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.

Menu highlights

  • Original Steamed Chicken RiceFamily recipe largely unchanged since the restaurant's founding in 1953
  • Roasted ChickenAlternative preparation available alongside the classic steamed version

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Hainanese Chicken Rice

Katong Mei Wei Chicken Rice

Katong

Hainanese Chicken RiceKatong$$
Katong Mei Wei Chicken Rice

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.

Menu highlights

  • Standard Chicken Rice SetTurmeric-infused rice with a generous portion of tender chicken
  • AcharHouse-made pickled vegetable side featuring generous chunks of pineapple

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Hainanese Chicken Rice

Uncle Louis Famous Chicken Rice

Chinatown / Maxwell Food Centre

Hainanese Chicken RiceChinatown / Maxwell Food Centre$
Uncle Louis Famous Chicken Rice

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.

Menu highlights

  • Chicken Rice SetPoached chicken with a light soy and sesame finish, served over fragrant rice

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Kampung Chicken Rice

Five Star Kampung Chicken Rice & Kitchen

East Coast

Kampung Chicken RiceEast Coast$$
Five Star Kampung Chicken Rice & Kitchen

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.

Menu highlights

  • Kampung Chicken RiceChicken rice using free-range kampung chicken, prized for firmer, more flavourful meat

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Kampung-Style Chicken Rice

Chicken House

Upper Thomson

Kampung-Style Chicken RiceUpper Thomson$$
Chicken House

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.

Menu highlights

  • Kampung Chicken RiceSignature dish using kampung chicken, priced from S$6.80

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Hainanese Chicken Rice

Ji De Lai Hainanese Chicken Rice

Yishun / Chong Pang Market and Food Centre

Hainanese Chicken RiceYishun / Chong Pang Market and Food Centre$
Ji De Lai Hainanese Chicken Rice

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.

Menu highlights

  • Steamed Chicken RiceClassic Hainanese preparation served with chicken broth on the side

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Hainanese Chicken Rice

Margaret Drive Sin Kee Chicken Rice

Holland Village / Holland Drive

Hainanese Chicken RiceHolland Village / Holland Drive$
Margaret Drive Sin Kee Chicken Rice

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.

Menu highlights

  • Chicken Rice SetTender poached chicken with rice cooked in chicken oil, served with a distinctive ground ginger sauce

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Halal Ginger Fried Chicken Rice

Mat Noh & Rose Authentic Ginger Fried Chicken Rice

Whampoa

Halal Ginger Fried Chicken RiceWhampoa$
Mat Noh & Rose Authentic Ginger Fried Chicken Rice

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.

Menu highlights

  • Standard Chicken RiceCrunchy battered chicken breast or wing over ginger-infused basmati rice
  • BegedilFried potato patty side, a popular add-on to the main plate

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