This is the dish that changed hawker food history. A small portion of tender poached chicken is served over jasmine rice cooked in chicken broth, accompanied by a simple soya sauce with minimal garnish. The small portion at SGD 3.50 remains the world's cheapest Michelin-starred meal.
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This is the exact dish that earned the Michelin star in 2016—ordering it makes you part of global food history.
At SGD 3.50, this may be the cheapest Michelin meal on the planet. Order it for the story alone.
The large version provides approximately 50% more chicken than the small, making it more satisfying for those with larger appetites. The preparation remains identical—poached chicken with soya sauce over jasmine rice. At SGD 5.50, this is still excellent value.
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The large is better value if you have even moderate hunger—the price difference is small but portion increase is meaningful.
The noodle version features the same tender chicken but served over wheat noodles instead of rice. The soya sauce-based broth is minimal, allowing noodle and chicken quality to shine. This offers textural variety while maintaining the restaurant's signature approach.
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If you prefer noodles to rice, this is equally well-prepared—the chicken quality remains consistent across preparations.
For those seeking variety from the famous chicken, the roasted pork rice offers a similar preparation with pork instead. The meat is roasted until crispy outside while remaining tender inside, served over the same fragrant jasmine rice.
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The pork rice is less famous but equally well-executed. Less crowded than trying to order the Michelin chicken.
The pork ribs rice features fall-apart tender ribs cooked until the meat separates easily from the bone. Served with the restaurant's signature rice preparation and soya sauce, this dish demonstrates the kitchen's proficiency across protein preparations.
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The ribs are incredibly tender—the long braise ensures meat falls from the bone without effort.
Liao Fan Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice and Noodle became a global sensation when Chef Chan Hon Meng's stall earned a Michelin star in 2016—the first hawker stall in Asia to achieve this recognition. Located in Chinatown Complex, the stall serves humble Hong Kong-style soya sauce chicken over jasmine rice at just SGD 3-5, proving that world-class food requires neither high prices nor formal settings. The Michelin recognition brought international attention to Singapore's hawker culture.
This is a true hawker stall—no reservations, no frills, order and queue like locals. Payment is cash preferred but some cards accepted.
Arrive between 11 AM-12 PM to avoid the lunch crush. By 12:30 PM, queues can exceed 30 minutes. The stall closes at 3:30 PM sharp.
The stall operates Monday-Saturday only. Sundays are closed. Closed days are rare but check ahead for public holidays.
Chinatown Complex has limited seating and can be loud and crowded. Come with flexibility for standing or finding space. The experience is part of the story.
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