#1 Chicken Rice

Margaret Drive Sin Kee Chicken Rice

Chang Cheng Mee Wah Coffeeshop, #01-39

Hainanese Steamed Michelin Bib Gourmand Est. 1978
87
Certified
Shiok
Google 4.3★

About

Operating 46+ years. Famous addictive ground ginger sauce. Poached in aromatic stock then ice-bathed.

ShiokScore Breakdown

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

Rice Fragrance 85

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

Chicken Texture 90

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

Chilli Quality 84

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

Sauce Balance 91

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

Portion Value 83

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

Style: Hainanese Steamed

The original. Chicken poached in aromatic stock then ice-bathed for silky texture. Subtle, clean flavour. The jelly layer under the skin is the hallmark.