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Chin Chin Restaurant
19 Purvis St, Singapore 188598
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STAMPEDE Score
Moderate confidenceScore: 85 / 100
Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago
Editor’s Note
Last updated 29 May 2026
Our take: Chin Chin Restaurant is a long-standing Hainanese establishment known for its classic dishes, particularly the Hainanese Chicken Rice.
We see consistent praise for the chicken's tenderness and the rice's fragrance, with some reviewers calling it the best they've had in Singapore.
The Hainanese Pork Chop and Hainanese Mix Veg also receive strong recommendations.
While the restaurant maintains an 'old school' setting, the service is generally described as prompt and attentive, even during busy periods.
Expect a lively atmosphere, especially during peak lunch and dinner times, which might involve sharing tables.
We note that the signature chicken can sell out, so plan accordingly if that's your primary draw.
The $23 price point for chicken and vegetables for two, along with two drinks, indicates good value.
Be prepared for cash or PayNow as payment options.
We'd recommend Chin Chin for a reliable, value-for-money Hainanese meal, especially if you're in the mood for traditional chicken rice.
Best for a quick, satisfying meal rather than a leisurely dining experience.
Signature
Hainanese Chicken Rice
Best time
After 1:30pm for lunch, or before 6pm for dinner
Wait time
5-10 minutes during peak hours
Price
Below $10/person
Score: 85 · 5 sources
What customers say
Chin Chin Restaurant is highly praised for its authentic Hainanese cuisine, particularly the tender and flavourful chicken rice and Hainanese Pork Chop, which evoke a nostalgic taste for many.
While generally efficient, some customers experienced minor delays in order delivery.
The restaurant maintains a lively, old-school ambiance, often bustling with crowds, and offers good value for money, though some dishes like the Prawn Roll and Sweet and Sour Pork received mixed reviews for lacking flavour.
Google Reviews
The restaurant had an old school setting. I ordered chicken rice and Hainanese Porck Chop. The food came pretty fast (less than 10 minutes) even it was at noon and was full of customers. It was the be…
Best Hainanese chicken rice I had in Singapore. Chicken was tender juicy not dry. The rice was flavorful. We waited for a while for our chicken as they forgot about it. The old man did follow up on o…
Chin Chin at Purvis Street offers a vibrant dining experience with bold flavours and a lively atmosphere. The dishes we tried were well-executed, packed with punchy Thai-inspired flavours, and beautif…
It's a popular Hainanese restaurant with quite a crowd when I reached around 6PM, had to queue for 5 to 10 mind at most. Food was served quickly and had mixed reviews on the flavors! Among the 4 dish…
Sgd23 for chicken and veg for 2pax, 1 place chicken rice, and 2 iced aloe vera. Chicken was juicy but had quite some bones, veg which was stir fried kailan was incredibly flavoursome and fried just en…
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