Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice @ Maxwell Food Centre, Singapore.

First time I had this chicken rice was iconic, this was probably twenty years ago. Back then the queue wasn't that horrendous, now pfffttttt. Anyway was in the neighbourhood and decided to tapau. 

Ordered a portion of taugehs with sliced cuttlefish and poached chicken rice with some spareparts. I think I overdid it, the portion was good for two people. 

Drown it with some dark soya sauce and chilli, this is one good pack of Hainanese chicken rice. I know a lot of people has told me the standard dropped but I think it's still there. Or maybe I'm still sentimental with this stall, still loving it!

Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice,

Maxwell Food Centre, Singapore.

Hainanese Beef Noodles @ Roundtable Kopitiam @ KL, Malaysia.

Went to check out Hainanese beef noodles at this Roundtable kopitiam.

Portions were generous, taste wise, lovely. 

Kedai Makanan Hailam Sun Sun Nam Cheong @ Kuala Kubu Baru, Selangor, Malaysia.

I'm still on a prowl for a mean Hainanese chicken chop. So when a friend texted on a random weekend asking to go this Hainam kopi tiam in KKB, I was delighted to check it out.

We ordered a mee hailam to share and one chicken chop each. Food was good, but I'm still on the hunt for the old school taste of a Hainam chicken chop. Not sure whether ingredients has changed, or the cooking style or maybe it's just the commercial farmed chicken.

Oh they also sell nasi lemak packet, decent.

Kedai Makanan Hailam Sun Sun Nam Cheong,

Kuala Kubu Baru, Selangor,

Malaysia.

Restoran Sin Kee @ Brickfields, KL, Malaysia.

Haven't had a Hainanese chicken chop for quite some time, friend brought us here for lunch.

There were three of us, we decided to order some dishes to share.

Chicken chop looks messy but it tasted damn good! The fried omelette was nice.

So the mun fan here is the favourite, seems almost every table ordered this dish. We also ordered a hokkien mee.

Verdict, I like the food here, seems some people said the standard has gone down. Oh well, if I ever have a craving for a hainanese chicken chop, this place would definitely be one of em.

Restoran Sin Kee,
No 194,
Jalan Tun Sambanthan,
Brickfields, KL, Malaysia.

Restoran Yut Kee @ KL, Malaysia.

They have shifted to a new location and this place is bustling with customers. Be prepared to queue if you come during peak hours.

Ordered a chicken chop, I miss this old school style. Simple yet satisfying. Don't forget to order the coffee here as well, it's a killer. Prices has gone up but like all the places in KL it's becoming a norm.


Restoran Yut Kee,
1 Jalan Kamunting,
KL, Malaysia.

Lucky Bo @ Bangsar, KL, Malaysia.

Jalan Bangkung at Bangsar houses a few eateries. This round went and check out Lucky Bo.

Ordered a hainanese chicken chop and some wings to share.

The food is good, big portions as well. I kinda like this area as it's a quiet place and easy parking. Seems the place is quite famous for its steak as well, next round!


Lucky Bo,
No 65 Jalan Bangkung,
Bangsar, KL, Malaysia.

Restoran Shun Fa @ Imbi, KL, Malaysia.

My first time here for hainanese chicken rice, love the place. Just go for the beansprouts and chicken.

Simple decor, it's all about the chicken.

Reminds me of the beansprouts from Ipoh.

If your craving for a Hainanese chicken rice, smack in KL city. I would personally recommend this place.

Restoran Shun Fa,
53-2 Jalan Barat,
55100 KL,
Malaysia.

Golden Mile Thien Kee Steamboat Restaurant @ Golden Mile Tower, Singapore.

Steamboat and chicken rice for lunch? This is a new combo for me, but heck if it's nice why not.

Although it looks empty, this was slightly before 12pm, place soon became packed afterwards.

Some items for the steamboat.

Sorry not enough pics for the steamboat, was busy eating once we start.

Poached white chicken above and some roasted meats below.

The lowdown, steamboat was good, although I prefer the chicken rice. Maybe I'm not used of eating both together, hmmmm. Oh well, was a good lunch either way.


Golden Mile Thien Kee Steamboat Restaurant,
6001 Beach Road,
#B1-20 Golden Mile Tower,
Singapore 199589.

Yeo Keng Nam Traditional Hainanese Chicken Rice @ Braddell Road, Singapore.

I found this place nearly by chance as I was seeking shelter from a heavy downpour. Guess luck was on my side as I had a good plate of chicken rice here.

Pretty long list on the menu, I ordered a roasted chicken thigh with rice.

The chicken had some nice bits of fats in it, skin was juicy. I think one of the better roasted chicken rice I had lately. The chilli sauce had a nice zing to it as well.

Quite lucky to find this hidden gem.


Yeo Keng Nam Traditional Hainanese Chicken Rice,
8 Braddell Road,
Singapore 359898.

Western Barbeque @ Old Airport Road Food Centre, Singapore.

Had this massive craving for old school chicken shop. I remembered my friend told me to check out this place, and boy was it worth every penny.

6sgd chicken chop with the works plus the bun too. The normal chicken chop doesn't come with gravy, so make sure you ask for the garlic sauce, adds a certain zing to it. Portion was generous, the chicken was done nicely with a bit burnt here and there. I see a lot of people having the mixed grill, think it was 8sgd. Definitely gonna try that one out next time.

Western Barbeque,
#01-53, Old Airport Road Food Centre,
51 Old Airport Road,
Singapore 390051.

Wee Nam Kee Hainanese Chicken Rice @ Marina Square, Singapore.

Craving for a chicken rice, decided to go tapau from Wee Nam Kee.

Some people will cringe the way I eat my chicken rice, but this is how I have mine:) Anyway ordered a mix roast and white chicken, too bad the roast chicken was overshadowed by the white chicken in the pic.

Chilli is awesome, chicken was good, rice was tasty as well. It did satisfy my cravings, a nice all rounder chicken rice.

Wee Nam Kee Hainanese Chicken Rice,
#04-102B, The Gallerie,
Marina Square,
6 Raffles Boulevard,
Singapore.

Zheng Yi Hainanese Beef Noodles @ Tai Thong Crescent, Singapore.

Beef noodles galore, came highly recommended and off I went for another obscure food joint.

Simple stall in a coffee shop.

Dry beef noodles with koew teow. Check the awesome dry gooey gravy.The small soup on the side was full of flavoursome goodness.

I like a healthy dose of chilli, some mixed in with the dish, and the rest on the side.

Now I know why people recommend this place. The food is good, portions are plenty, and I just love the beef spart parts. Good stuff, best part came here on a saturday brunch time, probably one or two person in front of me queuing.

Zheng Yi Hainanese Beef Noodles,
47 Tai Thong Crescent,
Kin Seng Coffeeshop,
Singapore.

Min Kee Hainanese Chicken Rice @ Amoy Street Food Centre, Singapore.

Found another gem in Amoy Street, was actually craving for fish soup but the stall was closed for the day. Saw this stall with a few people queuing, decided to check it out.

Boneless chicken rice! For lazy people like me:)

I went a bit overboard as I couldn't decide roast or white chicken, took half and half instead. I'm happy the uncle obliged.

Both was actually good, definitely gonna order this combo next round. Flesh was juicy and succulent. Rice was just nice, and the chilli delicious.

Min Kee Hainanese Chicken Rice,
#02-94, Amoy Street Food Centre,
7 Maxwell Road,
Singapore.

It Roo Cafe @ Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

The signs boasts The Best Chicken Chop in town for JB. I've passed by a few times and this round I managed to check it out.

They have two versions for the chicken chop, grilled or fried, I opted for the grilled one as it was recommended by the server, and boy was he right!

Portions are generous, the wedges was done nicely, crispy and the inside was moist. Loved the coleslaw, I'm such a sucker for coleslaw. The grilled chicken coupled with the black pepper sauce was good. It remind's me of the old school Hainanese style chicken chop minus the open air kopi shop style ambience. Good stuff.

It Roo Cafe,
17, Jalan Dhoby,
80000 Johor Bahru,
Johor, Malaysia.

Yut Kee Restaurant @ 35 jalan dang wangi KL

old school hainanese kopi tiam in KL. although i found this place late, i can't vouch how the food differs from olden days till now, but i still like it.

being an old school hainanese coffee shop , they would have the usual western stuff, pic above is the chicken chop. Nice, just the way i remembered it growing up.

 ok this kopi tiam is infamous for its roti babi(pork bun).

Check that out, ahhhh yummy. add a bit of vinegar and its good. Been here couple of times, i think it tasted better last time. But it's still good.

 sambal belacan fried rice, my personal favourite. This round i added salted fish, and damn i'm gonna order it this way the next time. and yes add the green chilli padi every time u scoop the fried rice, heaven.

Ain't this picture looks rustic. Inside of the coffee shop.

Yut Kee Restaurant,
35 Jln Dang Wangi,
Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia