Where is the best chicken rice in Singapore?

Based on diner recommendations, the best chicken rice in Singapore is at Old Airport Road Food Centre. We compared 8 restaurants serving chicken rice.

How much does chicken rice cost in Singapore?

Chicken Rice prices in Singapore range from SGD3.00 to SGD6.70 across 8 restaurants.

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Best Chicken Rice in Singapore

8 restaurants compared

Price range: SGD3.00 – SGD6.70

Avg recommendation: 95%

Top 5 Chicken Rice in Singapore (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 8 restaurants:

Old Airport Road Food Centre, SGD4.00 (Geylang)
Liao Fan Hawker Chan — 98% recommended, SGD3.50 (Chinatown)
Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice — 97% recommended, SGD3.50 (Tanjong Pagar)
Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice — 96% recommended, SGD5.00 (Tanjong Pagar)
Liao Fan Hawker Chan — 95% recommended, SGD5.50 (Chinatown)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 8 Restaurants Compared

Old Airport Road Food Centre

Geylang·$$

Chicken Rice with Chilli

SGD4.00

Poached or roasted chicken with rice and fiery chilli paste.

Tip: The chilli paste is fiery. Start with a small amount and add more as you go. Squeeze fresh lime over everything.

#298% recommend

Liao Fan Hawker Chan

Chinatown·$

Soya Sauce Chicken Rice (Small)

SGD3.50

Michelin-recognized chicken and jasmine rice at SGD 3.50.

Tip: This is the exact dish that earned the Michelin star in 2016—ordering it makes you part of global food history.

#397% recommend

Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice

Tanjong Pagar·$

Hainanese Chicken Rice (Small)

SGD3.50

Tender poached chicken with jasmine rice at SGD 3.50.

Tip: The pandan-scented rice is the signature element—the fragrant leaves infuse the rice with subtle floral sweetness.

#496% recommend

Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice

Tanjong Pagar·$

Hainanese Chicken Rice (Large)

SGD5.00

Larger portion of chicken and pandan-scented rice at SGD 5.

Tip: Most diners find the small insufficient once they start eating. The large is worth the extra cost for proper satiety.

#595% recommend

Liao Fan Hawker Chan

Chinatown·$

Soya Sauce Chicken Rice (Large)

SGD5.50

Larger portion of soya sauce chicken and rice at SGD 5.50.

Tip: The large is better value if you have even moderate hunger—the price difference is small but portion increase is meaningful.

#694% recommend

Katong Mei Wei Boneless Chicken Rice

Katong·$

Steamed Boneless Chicken Rice

SGD6.70

Tender boneless chicken breast on fragrant rice, drizzled with sesame-oil sauce.

Tip: Ask them to steam it instead of roasting if you want the chicken extra tender and juicy. The sauce is the same either way but the texture differs.

#792% recommend

Chinatown Complex Market & Food Centre

Chinatown·$

Liao Fan Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice

SGD3.00

Poached chicken over rice drizzled with soy sauce, garnished with bok choy.

Tip: Stall #02-126 is open Wed-Sun 10:30am-15:30, closed Mon-Tue. Arrive before noon to avoid queues. Order extra gravy if you want more sauce on the rice.

#891% recommend

Katong Mei Wei Boneless Chicken Rice

Katong·$

Roasted Boneless Chicken Rice

SGD6.70

Crispy-skinned roasted chicken breast served over rice with sesame-oil sauce.

Tip: If you prefer a bit of textural contrast with crispy skin, go for roasted. The meat stays moist but you get that satisfying bite. Best eaten fresh when the skin is still crispy.