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Wee Nam Kee Hainanese Chicken Rice Restaurant

4.1(1,918)on Google$$chinesenovena

101 Thomson Rd, #01-08 United Square, Singapore 307591

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryWheelchair accessible

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
C+Worth a visit

Score: 65 / 100

Atmosphere50
Queue wait65
Consistency40
Food quality60
Value for money55

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 30 May 2026

Our take: Wee Nam Kee is a well-known name for Hainanese Chicken Rice, and the Novena outlet at United Square generally delivers on the core dish.

We note consistent praise for the fragrant rice and the tender, juicy quality of both steamed and roasted chicken.

The dumpling soup and kangkong are frequently mentioned as good accompaniments, with the dumplings offering a decent mix of mushroom, prawn, and pork.

Portions are often described as generous, making it suitable for family meals or larger groups, with big tables available for 10-12 pax.

However, the dining experience itself receives mixed reviews.

While food is served quickly, some patrons report rushed service and a noisy atmosphere.

There are also mentions of cleanliness issues, such as strong-smelling tablecloths.

A recurring criticism is the perceived high price point for the overall experience, with some feeling it's overpriced for chicken rice, especially given the service and ambiance.

While some find the price reasonable for the portion size, others point out that many other good chicken rice options exist in Singapore at lower price points.

The chilli and ginger paste, crucial components of a good chicken rice meal, are occasionally described as bland, and some even found the chicken to have an off-putting texture.

We'd recommend going early to avoid queues, especially on weekends, as a line tends to form after 12:30 PM.

It's a reliable option if you're in the Novena area and craving chicken rice, but perhaps not a destination meal if you're seeking the absolute best value or a pristine dining environment.

Signature

Hainanese Chicken Rice (steamed and roasted)

Best time

Before 11:30 AM for lunch

Wait time

Queue forms after 12:30 PM on weekends

Price

$$ ($15-25/person)

Score: 65 · 5 sources

What customers say

Wee Nam Kee Hainanese Chicken Rice at Novena generally receives positive feedback for its fragrant rice and tender chicken, with both steamed and roasted options being popular.

However, some customers find the overall experience overpriced, citing inconsistent service, a rushed atmosphere, and occasional issues with cleanliness.

While many praise the chicken and rice, there are strong dissenting opinions regarding the blandness of side dishes like dumplings and chili, and the quality of the chicken itself.

fragrant rice & tender chickenoverpriced / value for moneyinconsistent service & atmospherebland side dishes / condimentsfast food service
50% positive20% neutral30% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★Yahui Lin· 7 months ago

Went for Sunday lunch at 11:30am — no queue then, but by the time we left around 12:30pm, a line had formed outside (tip: go early!). Oddly, there were still empty tables inside while people queued ou…

★★★★John Tango· 5 months ago

Pretty good chicken rice. We ordered the set that came with either dumpling soup or stirred fried vegetable (see pictures) and a small cold drink of your choice. Will be back if in the area which is…

★★★★★Jason Soh· 5 months ago

Food is quite decent but just a bit overpriced, guess we have no choice but to pay more for aircon, gst and service charge... Anyway, there are just too many good chicken rice stalls in SG for it to b…

★★★★Sarah Lee· 11 months ago

Came here for a simple family dinner after hearing about the chicken rice and it did not disappoint. The chicken rice here is fluffy, fragrant and flavourful- good enough to eat on its own. Both the…

★★★★rachel· 2 months ago

First time trying this place because I saw the long queue and a full house inside. Unfortunately, it turned out to be one of the worst dining decisions I’ve made. Honestly, I wouldn’t even pay $6 for…

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