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Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice

#01-10 Maxwell Food Centre, Singapore 069120, Singapore
Ranked #77 of 1,967 restaurants in Singapore
4.0 of 5 stars 62 Reviews
Good for: Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout
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Good for: Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout
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Quezon City
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Went to the Maxwell Food Centre at around 3pm to try Tian Tian Hainanese chicken rice. There was, as expected, no queue. Chicken was served warm; it was tasty and soft. The rice,on the other hand, can be eaten on its own. Typical of hawker centers around Singapore, the place was a bit uncomfortable. I got sweaty after finishing my... More

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Mississauga, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Tian Tian Chicken rice is average according to my taste bud. There are better ones around in any hawker centre or Kopitiam (Hokkien for coffee shop). There is one 2 stalls away from Tian Tian on the left when you face the stall that taste as good. The curry puff beside the stall is also good. Don't know their name.... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Many rave about Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice but when I went I found the chicken of average quality. The chicken was fat and cold (like chilled cold) and I felt the rice grain used could have been of a better quality type. Personal preference perhaps.

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Adelaide, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

When I first tried it a few year ago I was amazed at how good something as simple as this could be- I could eat bowls of the rice on its own. The chilli sauce is great and the chicken is cooked really well. I go here every time I am in SG- and all for less than AUD2.50 per... More

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

This was recommended by several people as the best chicken rice place in Singapore. They were correct, and you will wait in line because it is very popular with locals. The food is excellent. Choose a variety and share among your group.

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Hong Kong, China
Top Contributor
82 reviews 82 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
207 helpful votes 207 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012
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We went to the Maxwell Food Centre mostly for Tian Tian Chicken Rice. It was up to its reputation. Not only the chicken is super good, but the rice is very flavourful. They have their secret way of cooking and I like it. Very affordable for two. Mandatory stop for visitors!

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Indonesia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

You have had one you have had them all, it is obvious the teachings of asian cooking was not handed down.

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San Francisco, California
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68 reviews 68 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

Chicken rice -- the unofficial national dish of Singapore. The best chicken rice I had in Singapore was here, matter of fact, it's the best I've ever had anywhere. The chicken is very moist and tender and the rice is definitely something special. Looks like a bed of plain white rice, which many other chicken rice stalls give, but it... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012

My favorite white chicken rice in Singapore. The rice alone is worth the super long queue. A little pricey, but consistently amazingly fragrant. Do not come near this stall if you're on a diet.

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Singapore, Singapore
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012

It's good chicken rice but the other chicken rice stalls at Maxwell are good too.

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