#12 Chicken Rice

Five Star Kampung Chicken Rice

191 East Coast Road (flagship)

Kampung (Free-Range)
82
Google 4★

About

Founded by a chicken supplier — sources own kampung free-range chickens. Leaner, fuller flavour. Open till 2am.

ShiokScore Breakdown

Scored across 5 dimensions specific to chicken rice. Learn what each means →

Rice Fragrance 82

Aroma and flavour of the rice — pandan leaf, chicken fat, garlic oil. Should smell before you taste.

Chicken Texture 91

Between silky and dry. The collagen 'jelly' layer under the skin is a sign of quality, not a defect.

Chilli Quality 78

Every stall's secret weapon. Ginger-forward vs lime-forward vs garlic-heavy. Balance of heat, acid, and flavour.

Sauce Balance 80

Dark soy sauce sweetness, ginger paste sharpness, and how they complement the chicken and rice together.

Portion Value 76

Amount of chicken relative to price, rice quantity, and overall value compared to hawker norms.

Style: Kampung (Free-Range)

Uses kampung free-range chickens — leaner, less fatty, fuller flavour. Firmer texture than battery-farmed birds. Increasingly rare and premium.