Where is the best rice in Singapore?

Based on diner recommendations, the best rice in Singapore is at Candlenut. We compared 11 restaurants serving rice.

How much does rice cost in Singapore?

Rice prices in Singapore range from SGD4.50 to SGD298.00 across 11 restaurants.

All Dish Comparisons in Singapore

Best Rice in Singapore

11 restaurants compared

Price range: SGD4.50 – SGD298.00

Avg recommendation: 88%

Top 5 Rice in Singapore (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 11 restaurants:

Candlenut, SGD18.00 (Dempsey Hill)
Tampines Round Market & Food Centre, SGD5.00 (Tampines)
ABC Brickworks Market Chicken Rice, SGD5.50 (Bukit Merah)
Alliance Seafood, SGD12.00 (Newton)
ABC Brickworks Market Chicken Rice, SGD6.00 (Bukit Merah)

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

All 11 Restaurants Compared

Candlenut

Dempsey Hill·$$$

Buah Keluak Fried Rice

SGD18.00

Wok-fried rice infused with ground buah keluak for earthy, complex depth.

Tip: Order this as a side to any meat dish rather than as a standalone. The buah keluak flavour is more subtle in fried rice — it's a supporting player here.

Tampines Round Market & Food Centre

Tampines·$

Hainanese Chicken Rice

SGD5.00

Tender poached chicken over fragrant oil rice with ginger-chilli sauce.

Tip: Chicken rice is available everywhere, but Tampines versions are competitive. Compare a few stalls if you have time.

ABC Brickworks Market Chicken Rice

Bukit Merah·$

Roasted Chicken Rice

SGD5.50

Roasted or soy-sauce chicken pieces served over rice.

Tip: Roasted chicken has deeper, more complex flavour than poached. If you prefer savoury and charred, try roasted.

Alliance Seafood

Newton·$$$

Fried Rice with Chilli Crab

SGD12.00

Wok fried rice folded through with leftover chilli crab sauce.

Tip: Order this after finishing the crab to capture that sauce on rice. It's the best value add after the main course.

ABC Brickworks Market Chicken Rice

Bukit Merah·$

Chicken Rice with Soup

SGD6.00

Standard chicken rice served with a light ginger or chicken broth on the side.

Tip: The soup makes this a more complete meal. It's warming, filling, and satisfying.

#692% recommend

ABC Brickworks Market Chicken Rice

Bukit Merah·$

Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice

SGD5.50

Tender poached chicken breast served over fragrant oil rice with ginger-chilli sauce.

Tip: If you dislike dealing with chicken bones, Tong Fong Fatt specifically specializes in boneless. The effort to debone is worth it.

#791% recommend

Tiong Bahru Market

Tiong Bahru·$

Char Siew Rice

SGD4.50

Barbecued pork over fragrant rice with gravy.

Tip: The char siew should be tender, not tough. Fresh char siew glisten slightly; avoid dry-looking pieces.

#890% recommend

ABC Brickworks Market Chicken Rice

Bukit Merah·$

Hainanese Chicken Rice with Bone

SGD5.00

Poached chicken thighs and drumsticks over fragrant rice.

Tip: Dark meat has more flavour than white meat. If you prefer taste over convenience, the bone-in version wins.

#988% recommend

Labyrinth

Marina Bay·$$$

Hainanese Curry Rice

SGD298.00

A deconstructed version of the traditional Hainanese dish with aromatic curry and premium rice.

Tip: This represents the restaurant's core concept perfectly — taking a beloved Singapore dish and reinterpreting it with fine dining techniques.

#1086% recommend

Labyrinth

Marina Bay·$$$

Ang Moh Chicken Rice

SGD298.00

A refined rendition of Singapore's famous chicken rice using premium ingredients and modern plating.

Tip: The restaurant interprets this as a chicken and rice dish that respects its origins while presenting it on fine dining terms — the poaching technique ensures the meat remains incredibly tender.

#1178% recommend

Bari Bari Steak

Tampines·$$$

Japanese Omelette Rice Teppan

SGD18.00

Fried rice with seasonal vegetables inside a fluffy omelette, cooked on griddle.

Tip: Watch the chef prepare this—the omelette technique is impressive and fun to observe.