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Zi Jing Cheng Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice 紫金城

4.5(118)on Googlebukit merah

120 Bukit Merah Lane 1, #01-15 Alexandra Village Food Centre, Singapore 150120

Dine-inTakeout

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)Closed

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
AExcellent

Score: 85 / 100

Queue wait60
Consistency80
Food quality90
Value for money85

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 29 May 2026

Our take: Zi Jing Cheng Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice consistently earns high marks for its tender, smooth boneless chicken and fragrant, non-greasy rice.

Many reviewers highlight the quality of the chicken, noting its 'elastic/Q-ness' and the well-balanced soy sauce drizzle.

The chili dip, with its spicy kick and calamansi fragrance, is also a standout, as is the peppery soup.

We note the availability of fresh ginger and achar, which add to the experience.

However, a recurring comment is the relatively small portion size, which some find more suitable for lighter appetites.

Despite this, the pricing is frequently praised as excellent value, with a plate of chicken rice starting from $3.50 and drumstick/thigh options at $4.

The stall's Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition (2023-2025) means long queues are common, especially during peak hours, sometimes even before opening.

We'd recommend visiting during off-peak times to avoid extended waits, though the consensus is that the quality justifies the wait for those in the area.

Signature

Chicken Drumstick Rice

Best time

Avoid peak hours

Wait time

Long queues during peak hours

Price

Below $10/person

Score: 85 · 5 sources

What customers say

Zi Jing Cheng Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice is highly praised for its tender, smooth chicken and fragrant, non-greasy rice, often at very affordable prices ($3.50-$5).

Customers consistently highlight the quality of the chicken, the aromatic rice, and the flavorful sauces and condiments like the spicy chili with calamansi and peppery soup.

While portions can be perceived as small by some, the value for money is generally excellent, though long queues are common, especially during peak hours.

Tender & smooth chickenFragrant & non-greasy riceAffordable pricing & value for moneyLong queues during peak hoursFlavorful condiments (chilli, ginger, soup)
90% positive10% neutral0% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★★Josh· 2 months ago

Love the chicken rice. Rice is fragrant, chicken is smooth and the price is good. Loved the availability of fresh ginger which goes well with the black sauce. Added the gizzard and heart and it came u…

★★★★CC Tan· 6 months ago

Good Hainanese boiled chicken rice. Unless I’m in the area, I wouldn’t journey all the way though. With their multi-year Michelin Bib Gourmand awards, expect long queues. Prices start from $3.50 for…

★★★★Ken Tan· 7 months ago

Popular chicken rice stall with queue forming before it starts operating in the morning. Michelin bib gourmand stickers on its stall for 2023-2025. Decided to try its chicken drumstick rice. Chicke…

★★★★bear zucca· 10 months ago

Michelin-Recommended Quality Guarantee Chicken: The boneless chicken is tender and smooth in texture, and can be enjoyed with a drizzle of mildly sweet soy sauce. Cuts are mostly from the breast or t…

★★★★★Desmond Lim· 9 months ago

The hawker-centre-priced Chicken Rice that will bring Wee Nam Kee Chicken Rice to shame! S$3.50 for a plate of chicken rice, $4 for drumstick/thighs. It is very cheap! I first ate this chicken rice ab…

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