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Hong Kee Chicken Rice
4A Jln Batu, #01-36, Singapore 432004
Opening Hours
STAMPEDE Score
Moderate confidenceScore: 80 / 100
Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago
Editor’s Note
Last updated 30 May 2026
Our take: Hong Kee Chicken Rice stands out in the hawker scene by offering a unique combination of chicken rice with fresh zi-char vegetables, a pairing not commonly found elsewhere.
Reviewers consistently praise the freshness of ingredients, with some noting that items are 'literally hours old.' The chicken itself is described as tender and well-cooked, with a satisfying taste and texture.
Beyond the chicken rice, the stall also offers roast duck, sio bak, and char siew, alongside a surprisingly authentic Tom Yum soup, available after 2pm.
This soup, cooked to order by the Myanmar-born owner, is highlighted for its fragrant, sour, and spicy profile, reflecting a Thai restaurant background.
While the food is often described as homely rather than mind-blowing, its affordability and the option for a balanced meal with stir-fried veggies make it a local favourite.
We note one instance of a specific request for thigh meat being overlooked, resulting in breast meat being served instead.
We'd recommend visiting in the late afternoon on weekdays to avoid queues, especially if you're keen on trying the Tom Yum soup after 2pm.
It's a reliable spot for a wholesome, affordable meal with a unique twist.
Signature
Chicken Rice with zi-char veggies
Best time
After 2pm for Tom Yum soup; late afternoon weekdays for no crowds
Wait time
Long queues during peak hours
Score: 80 · 5 sources
What customers say
Hong Kee Chicken Rice is praised for its homely, old-school taste, tender chicken, and surprisingly authentic Tom Yum soup, with many highlighting its affordability and the unique option of stir-fried zi-char vegetables alongside chicken rice.
While generally positive, some customers have experienced issues with specific meat requests not being met, such as receiving breast meat instead of thigh.
Google Reviews
A special place, must be the only stall in Singapore that serve chicken rice with fresh zi-char veggies. Family team including Ah ma does the stirfry (!) All items are literally hours old, freshest da…
Came here after seeing good reviews on chicken rice. The chicken rice is well cooked and chicken is tender and nice. Love how the taste and texture felt on every bite. No crowd at all on late afternoo…
For a hawker stall, the Tom Yum Soup is damn legit. Located in Jalan Batu Food Centre, the couple-run “Hong Kee Chicken Rice” is popular for their double-whammy of “chap chye png” and meats that inclu…
Surprised to see there aren’t more reviews of this stall. The food isn’t mindblowingly exceptional but rather very homely, there’s just something different about having chicken/duck/roast pork with st…
Ordered extra portion of chicken with specific request for thigh Was given breast meat without my knowledge …. Duh
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