#9 Chicken Rice

Loy Kee Best Chicken Rice

342 Balestier Road

Cantonese Roasted Est. 1953
83
Google 4★

About

Three generations, 73 years. Roasted chicken considered superior to their steamed. Classic kopitiam heritage on Balestier's chicken rice row.

ShiokScore Breakdown

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

Rice Fragrance 83

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

Chicken Texture 87

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

Chilli Quality 81

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

Sauce Balance 84

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

Portion Value 80

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

Style: Cantonese Roasted

Char siu-style glaze, crispier skin, bolder flavour. Darker meat with caramelised edges. More forgiving of less-fresh chicken.