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Hai Kee Chicken Rice
20 Lor 7 Toa Payoh, Block 20, Singapore 310020
Opening Hours
STAMPEDE Score
Moderate confidenceScore: 45 / 100
Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago
Editor’s Note
Last updated 30 May 2026
Our take: Hai Kee Chicken Rice, despite its long history, receives mixed reviews for its current iteration.
While some praise the moist and fluffy oil rice and the potent ginger and chili sauces, others find the soya sauce chicken itself to be average or a 'faded version' of its former glory.
The char siew, when available, is often described as chewy and lacking flavour.
Portions are generally considered generous, especially the rice, with a drumstick dish priced at $5 and breast meat at $3.
However, the soup is frequently criticised for being bland and underseasoned.
We'd recommend a visit if you're in the Toa Payoh area and looking for a budget-friendly meal, particularly for the sauces and rice.
Be prepared for a potential 15-minute queue during busy periods, and manage expectations for the chicken itself.
Best for a quick, affordable lunch rather than a destination meal.
Signature
soya sauce chicken
Best time
after 2pm to avoid crowds, but char siew may be sold out
Wait time
15 minutes during peak hours
Price
$ ($3-9/person)
Score: 45 · 5 sources
What customers say
Hai Kee Chicken Rice at Toa Payoh receives mixed reviews, with some customers praising the moist and fluffy oil rice, and the flavorful ginger and chili sauces that enhance the chicken.
However, many find the soy sauce chicken itself to be average or a 'faded version' of its past taste, often described as dry or lacking in soy sauce flavor.
The char siew is frequently criticized for being chewy and bland, and the soup is generally considered bland and underseasoned.
While some appreciate the value for money, particularly for the quantity of rice, others feel the quality doesn't justify the hype or the wait.
Google Reviews
Average tasting soy chicken with more focus on value than quality. Ordered the quarter chicken ($9) for 2 pax as recommended by the staff - it was on the drier side and chopped roughly with larger pie…
Hai Kee chicken is tasty and when paired with the ginger and chilly would bring the chicken onto another level. The oil rice is moist and fluffy. I ordered the $4 chicken rice + 50cent rice + 1 braise…
Hai Kee was my favourite soya sauce chicken in the mid 70s in upper cross street,⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ remember facing the shop got 2 stalls , left is Hai Kee selling with rice, while on the right side is anothe…
It my first time then the staff ask me many people . I said 2 pax and I want chicken and charsiew. Then he recommends 1/4 chicken and $3 charsiew and with rice become $18. Which then I read the comm…
I was hyped up by a Tiktok review so I went with a friend to try it out. I was disappointed. Not sure of why someone gave it 5 stars. I will start with the fact that the price was amazing and the quan…
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