Boon Tong Kee 399, 401 & 403 Balestier Rd (Map) https://boontongkee.com.sg/ Mon – Fri: 11am – 3pm, 5pm – 11pm Sat &PH: 11am – 11am Sun: 11am – 10.30pm
This is possibly the most iconic name in modern-day chicken rice history here after the legendary and now-defunct Swee Kee at Middle Road. They began as hawkers decades ago but now have central kitchen operations with many outlets. But most of the artisanal work is still practiced at the stalls- like making the rice and the fine art of chopping the chicken (theirs come chunky, soft, smooth, and confidently sliced). Their rice has a bold chicken stock and garlic flavour and it's contained sharp tangy chilli sauce. Drizzle some of the thick soy sauce over for a sweet smokey soy sauce accent and dip the chicken pieces into the ginger sauce too. This flagship outlet we rated in Balestier still sees a long line for seats daily and they have a wide range of side dishes like tofu and soups.
Loy Kee Chicken Rice Blk 91 Whampao Dr #01-49/50 (Map) https://order.loykee.com.sg/ Mon – Sat: 10am – 9pm, Sun: 10am – 10pm
If you’ve always wondered what is the difference between old-school Hainanese chicken rice and the Cantonese version, here it is. This is an old name in the game of Chicken Rice in Singapore. The Cantonese version comes softer and juicier and their sauce has wistful and appealing drops of sesame oil. The rice is less oily and still bold in the flavour department. You see a few branches around but this is where the old flagship hawker stall staff roosts. The chicken is smooth and juicy plus soft – a skill in itself just to get the texture
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