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Boon Tong Kee

4.1(704)on Google$$chinesebukit timah

18 Cheong Chin Nam Rd, Singapore 599742

Boon Tong Kee serves Chinese cuisine in the Bukit Timah neighbourhood at 18 Cheong Chin Nam Rd. The mid-range restaurant has drawn 704 reviews on Google with a 4.1 rating.

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Opening Hours

Today (Saturday)11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM

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STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
C+Worth a visit

Score: 60 / 100

Atmosphere70
Queue wait75
Consistency40
Food quality65
Value for money60

Based on 5 data points · Updated 1 month ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 30 May 2026

Our take: Boon Tong Kee's Bukit Timah branch still draws customers for its Signature Chicken, which many reviewers praise for its tenderness and flavour.

The accompanying fragrant rice also receives positive mentions.

However, we note a recurring theme of declining standards, particularly concerning the overall chicken rice experience.

Several diners express disappointment with the quality of the chili and the absence of hot soup, which are considered essential components of a complete chicken rice meal.

The presentation of dishes has also been criticised, and some find the chicken less tender than it used to be.

While the fried tofu seems to maintain its quality, the focus on promoting tze char dishes over their core chicken rice offering is a point of contention for some long-time patrons.

Service quality also appears inconsistent, with some interactions leaving customers dissatisfied.

We'd recommend a visit for the Signature Chicken itself, but manage expectations regarding the full chicken rice accompaniment and overall dining experience.

It's a reliable option if you're in the area, but perhaps not a destination meal for chicken rice purists.

Signature

Signature Chicken

Best time

Non-peak hours for a peaceful atmosphere

Price

$$ ($15-25/person)

Score: 60 · 5 sources

What customers say

Boon Tong Kee's signature poached chicken remains a highlight for many, praised for its tenderness and flavor, especially when paired with the fragrant rice.

However, recent sentiment indicates a decline in overall standards, with customers noting subpar side dishes, disappointing chili and soup accompaniments, and inconsistent chicken tenderness.

Service quality and staff training also receive criticism, though the fried tofu is consistently well-regarded.

tender poached chickenfragrant rice qualitydecline in side dish/condiment qualityinconsistent service/staff trainingfried tofu consistency
30% positive30% neutral40% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★Annie Yeo· 7 months ago

Since i revise all Review, can't believe it?This is most favourite Chicken Rice, in Singapore! ( 给顾客写得很难听!)My daughter tell me about the detail, make me confuse? She say Service is OK, but their th…

★★★★★Lisa T· 2 months ago

Signature chicken is still the best dish to order here. The other dishes are subpar.

★★★★Yong Desmond· 5 months ago

I am writing this with a heavy heart. There is nothing wrong with the chicken and rice itself—on any day, this should easily be a five-star review. The chicken is a good-quality kampong variant, and t…

★★★★★Amous Lee· 9 months ago

I can't believe their standard has dropped so much!!! Good BKT is use to be my favorite and this branch is one of the 2 (besides River valley) I often visit. I am greatly disappointed by their food pr…

★★★★Reiko H· 2 years ago

Well poached chicken, tender and flavourful in every bite, I love the puffy soft rice, appealing at first sight and delightful as you chew on spoonful of these well seasoned rice. Given both my friend…

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