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Ji De Lai Hainanese Chicken Rice

Chong Pang Market & Food Centre, #01-152

Hainanese Steamed Michelin Bib Gourmand
87
Certified
Shiok
Google 4.3★

About

Heartland hidden gem in Yishun. One of the most affordable Bib Gourmand chicken rice stalls. Opens early at 7:30am.

ShiokScore Breakdown

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

Rice Fragrance 87

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

Chicken Texture 86

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

Chilli Quality 83

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

Sauce Balance 85

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

Portion Value 93

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.

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