Best Rice Dishes in Singapore

Tiong Bahru·$

SGD3.50

Charcoal-roasted whole chicken served with rice.

Tip: A good alternative if you want something leaner than pork or duck, but many come specifically for the char siu and roast pork.

Congee with Century Egg & Salted Egg

Uncle Kun's Delicacies

Toa Payoh·$

SGD3.90

Creamy rice porridge topped with preserved century egg and salted egg slices.

Tip: Order congee if you're coming for breakfast (stall opens 5:30am)—it's the best use of Uncle Kun's rice cooking skills.

Pineapple Fried Rice

IM JAI by Pun Im

Tanjong Pagar·$$

SGD18.80

Thai jasmine rice with smoky Chinese sausage and house-made Thai pork floss.

Tip: The charred bits at the bottom of the wok add textural contrast and concentrated flavour — ask the kitchen to include them with your serving.

Duck Rice with Extra Leg

Geylang·$

SGD7.00

Braised duck with additional duck leg on the side.

Tip: The extra duck leg boosts protein and value. The braising is consistent across all pieces.

Nigiri: Hokkaido Scallop

Chef Hamamoto

Chinatown·$$$

SGD26.00

Premium diver scallop sourced from pristine Hokkaido beds.

Tip: Watch the chef's hand as he prepares this — you'll see how he selects the thinnest knife stroke and minimal rice to let the scallop shine.

#10

Spinach Soup with Rice

Yuan Yang Spinach Soup

Geylang·$

SGD4.50

Spinach broth served over a bowl of steamed rice.

Tip: The rice option makes this feel more like a rice bowl than a noodle soup. Perfect if you want something more filling or if you have noodle fatigue.

#11

IM JAI Bento

IM JAI by Pun Im

Tanjong Pagar·$$

SGD18.80

Curated box of fried chicken, Som Tam salad, and fragrant jasmine rice.

Tip: The bento is an excellent value for lunch — all components are executed with the same care as dinner's larger dishes.

#12

Half Duck

Geylang·$

SGD12.00

Half a braised duck served with rice and herbs soup.

Tip: This is for when you want to celebrate or have serious appetite. Half duck is substantial and impactful.

#13

Fried Rice with Chilli Crab

Alliance Seafood

Newton·$$$

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.

#14

Buah Keluak Fried Rice

Candlenut

Dempsey Hill·$$$

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.

#1598% recommend

Soya Sauce Chicken Rice (Small)

Chinatown·$

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.

#1695% recommend

Soya Sauce Chicken Rice (Large)

Chinatown·$

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.

#1795% recommend

Char Siu Rice

Katong Mei Wei Boneless Chicken Rice

Tiong Bahru·$

SGD3.50

Tender roasted pork with caramelized glaze served over rice.

Tip: Ask for fatty char siu when ordering—many diners prefer it for the richer taste. The vendor will point to the meat so you can specify lean or fatty.

#1894% recommend

Steamed Boneless Chicken Rice

Katong·$

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.

#1992% recommend

Liao Fan Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice

Chinatown Complex Market & Food Centre

Chinatown·$

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.

#2092% recommend

Braised Duck Rice

Katong Mei Wei Boneless Chicken Rice

Geylang·$

SGD3.50

Boneless braised duck served on bed of steamed rice.

Tip: This is the dish that earned Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition. Consistently reliable quality at affordable price.

#2192% recommend

Risotto with Saffron and Fermented Garlic

Buko Nero

Tanjong Pagar·$$$

SGD32.00

Acquerello risotto Milanese style with saffron and orange.

Tip: This is the dish that earned Michelin's attention — order it to understand why.

#2291% recommend

Roasted Boneless Chicken Rice

Katong·$

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.

#2390% recommend

Lian He Ben Ji Claypot Rice

Chinatown Complex Market & Food Centre

Chinatown·$

SGD12.00

Rice cooked in a clay pot over charcoal with meat, preserved vegetables, and sauce.

Tip: Stall #02-198/199 is only open Tue-Wed, Fri-Sun from 15:00-21:00. Order with extra protein (pork ribs or chicken) to fully enjoy the crispy rice crust.

#2490% recommend

Roasted Pork Rice

Tiong Bahru·$

SGD4.00

Crispy-skinned roasted pork served with rice.

Tip: The roast pork skin is the best part—opt for extra skin if the vendor offers it. Pairs well with char siu as a two-meat combination.

#2588% recommend

Hainanese Curry Rice

Labyrinth

Marina Bay·$$$

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.

#2688% recommend

Roasted Duck Rice

Tiong Bahru·$

SGD4.00

Whole duck roasted until the skin is crispy, served with rice.

Tip: The duck here stands out for its moist meat—don't skip it just because char siu is more famous. Many locals order char siu and duck together.

#2785% recommend

Three-Meat Combination Rice

Tiong Bahru·$

SGD8.00

Char siu, roast pork, and roast duck served together over rice.

Tip: Order this if it's your first visit—you'll taste all three signature meats and understand why there's always a queue. Enough for two people if eating lightly.

#2885% recommend

Duck Drumstick Rice

Geylang·$

SGD5.00

Braised duck drumstick on steamed rice with skin intact.

Tip: The drumstick adds textural interest and the bone helps with flavor. Good if you want more substance.

#2980% recommend

Roasted Pork Rice

Chinatown·$

SGD4.50

Alternative to chicken featuring roasted pork and jasmine rice.

Tip: The pork rice is less famous but equally well-executed. Less crowded than trying to order the Michelin chicken.

#3078% recommend

Japanese Omelette Rice Teppan

Bari Bari Steak

Tampines·$$$

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.

#3178% recommend

Pork Ribs Rice