Loy Kee Best Chicken Rice

Loy Kee Best Chicken Rice
Loy Kee Best Chicken Rice
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  • Best for
    Chicken rice in a nostalgic ambience
  • Prices
    • $7 (special set)
    • $15 (half chicken)
    • $28 (whole chicken)
  • Address
    342 Balestier Road, Singapore 329774
  • Phone
    +65 6252 2318
  • Opening hours
    Daily 09:30 - 22:30
  • Website
  • Established in 1953, Loy Kee Best Chicken Rice has been considered an icon of Hainanese chicken rice in Singapore. Started from a small stall at Raymond Market, Loy Kee now has two outlets. One is located on Balestier road and the other one stands on Woodlands Ave.

    Highlights:

    • Loy Kee Special Set – a balanced meal: Loy Kee Special Set is a highlight at Loy Kee Best Chicken Rice. Including chicken, rice, vegetables, and soup served in a wooden tray, this special set offers a balanced way of having chicken rice. The portion is generous enough for a big eater.
    • A place to have chicken rice for breakfast: If you have an appetite for chicken rice in the morning, Loy Kee could be your culinary destination. There are a number of chicken rice places along Balestier road, but Loy Kee is the one opening earliest.

    HOW IS THE CHICKEN RICE?
    When ordering Loy Kee Special Set, you can choose either steamed chicken or roasted chicken to be served in the set. The roasted chicken with the crispy skin and tender meat has been complimented more than the steamed. The rice is fragrant with garlic and chicken broth flavors. The vegetables are fresh and prepared in a light soy sauce. Including three components – chili sauce, ginger paste, and dark soy sauce, the dipping sauce at Loy Kee is good enough to provide a kick for the meal.

    OTHER DISHES: Besides tasty chicken rice, other dishes at Loy Kee are quite impressive. This eatery features a selection of breakfast dishes such as kaya toast, soft-boiled eggs, chee cheong fun, and porridge. Side dishes, vegetables, and soup are also offered on its menu.

    RECOMMENDED DISHES:

    • Loy Kee Special Set
    • Signature Hainanese beef stew
    • Char siew
    • Chicken porridge
    • Seafood steamboat

    ATMOSPHERE: Loy Kee has a nostalgic atmosphere for traditional fare. Furnished with wooden tables, old-style chairs, and swirling fans, Loy Kee at Balestier road still remains its old-day look after renovation. The place is air-conditioned and clean.

    AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$10

    RATINGS
    4.3 (381 Votes)

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