Royal Pears
Chicken rice ($4.80 for larger plate) - The chicken was fine but the rice was a bit clumpy. Bean sprouts ($3) - Fine.
Location: 335 Smith St, #02-131, Singapore 050335
Floor 2 · Chinatown Complex
Sixty-year-old chicken rice stall at Chinatown Complex, now run by a younger generation.
Sixty-year-old chicken rice stall at Chinatown Complex, now run by a younger generation.
Heng Ji Chicken Rice has been a fixture at Chinatown Complex for over six decades, making it one of Singapore's oldest Hainanese chicken rice stalls. In 2022, a pair of cousins took over the business, preserving the original recipes while modernising operations. The chicken is poached to a tender, silky finish and served with fragrant rice cooked in chicken stock and pandan. A side of tangy chilli sauce, ginger paste, and dark soy completes the plate. Heng Ji's longevity and generational handover exemplify the enduring appeal of heritage hawker cuisine.Based on 212 Google reviews
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Royal Pears
Chicken rice ($4.80 for larger plate) - The chicken was fine but the rice was a bit clumpy. Bean sprouts ($3) - Fine.
David Lim
Heng Ji Chicken Rice is my no. 1. The rice is fragrant, the chicken is tender, and every bite feels nostalgic and on point. No gimmicks, just honest, comforting chicken rice done right. 😋👍 …
Travel Foodies
Heng Ji Chicken Rice presents impeccably tender and juicy chicken, subtly infused with a delicate soy sauce aroma that enhances its refined texture. …
Suzy
You must try their chicken rice when you visit China town complex. This is super authentic and savory place recommended by a local gentleman:) It was absolutely worth it!
Alvin Choo
This is a stall with some history and was handed over to a new generation in recent years. I walked past it a couple of times and they were recently featured on a YouTube channel, so I decided to try it for lunch. …
Heng Ji Chicken Rice
Heng Ji Chicken Rice Shop Front
Exterior storefront with red Chinese characters "亨記鸡饭" and English name "HENG JI CHICKEN RICE" on a white signboard. A large black fan is mounted above the entrance. Inside, customers are seen from behind, and staff are working in the kitchen area where several chickens are hanging. Below the main sign, there's a decorative banner with gold coins and Chinese text "福满人间".
Heng Ji Chicken Rice Shop Front
Exterior storefront of a chicken rice stall with prominent signage in Chinese characters and English text 'HENG JI CHICKEN RICE' above the counter. A large fan is mounted to the left. Customers are seen inside, ordering food from staff behind the counter. The shop appears busy with activity.
Heng Ji Chicken Rice Shop Front
Exterior storefront with a prominent sign displaying '亨記鸡饭' in red Chinese characters above 'HENG JI CHICKEN RICE' in blue English letters. The shop number 02-131 is visible on the right side of the sign. A fan hangs above the entrance, and the interior shows staff preparing food behind a counter with hanging chickens and condiments. A shuttered adjacent stall is visible to the right.
Heng Ji Chicken Rice Shop Front
Exterior storefront with red and white signboard displaying "亨記鸡饭" and "HENG JI CHICKEN RICE" in large lettering. A customer in a colorful jacket stands at the counter, facing the staff who is wearing a face mask. The shop has glass display cases showing prepared food items like chicken pieces. Above the entrance, a large ceiling fan is mounted. Red plastic trays are stacked on the right side of the frame.
Heng Ji Chicken Rice
Exterior storefront of a chicken rice stall with illuminated sign in red and blue Chinese characters and English text 'HENG JI CHICKEN RICE' with phone number 02-131. A fan is mounted above the sign. Customers are seen inside, one wearing a face mask. The shop has a roll-up shutter partially open.
Heng Ji Chicken Rice
Exterior storefront with prominent signboard displaying "亨記鸡饭" in red Chinese characters above "HENG JI CHICKEN RICE" in blue English letters. Shop number 02-131 is visible. A ceiling fan hangs above the entrance. Below, a glass window reveals interior elements like stacked plates and kitchenware. To the right, a menu board shows set prices and food categories.
Heng Ji Chicken Rice Shop Front
A brightly lit signboard with Chinese characters "亨記鸡飯" and English text "HENG JI CHICKEN RICE" above the entrance. The sign includes a phone number 02-131. Below, a menu board displays prices and offerings including rice per plate ($2.50+), chicken (full $20, half $10), just rice ($0.30-$0.50), and chicken meat starting at $3. Business hours are noted as 3pm to 6am, closed on Sunday, with self-service requested.
Heng Ji Chicken Rice Shop Front
Exterior view of a food stall with a bright sign displaying "HENG JI CHICKEN RICE" in English and Chinese characters, including the phone number 02-131. The shop has an open counter area showing prepared food inside, with customers interacting at the counter. A wall-mounted fan is visible to the left. Adjacent to the shop, a shuttered door is closed.
Heng Ji Chicken Rice Shop Front
A brightly lit signboard with Chinese characters "亨記雞飯" and English text "HENG JI CHICKEN RICE" is mounted on a building facade. The sign includes the number 02-131. Above, a metal fan is attached to the ceiling structure. A red banner below the main sign indicates closure on Sunday and self-service.
Heng Ji Chicken Rice Shop Front
Exterior storefront with illuminated sign reading 'HENG JI CHICKEN RICE'. Visible through glass window: staff preparing food behind counter, customers facing the stall. Sign includes Chinese characters and English prices. A green 'B' sign is partially visible on left. Interior lighting illuminates chicken pieces displayed in a glass case.
Heng Ji Chicken Rice
A food stall with a prominent signboard displaying '亨記鸡饭' in red Chinese characters above 'HENG JI CHICKEN RICE' in blue English letters. The sign includes the number '02-131'. A fan is mounted on the left side of the storefront. Inside, a customer stands at the counter while staff work behind stainless steel counters and cooking equipment.
Food stall interior
A vendor wearing a plastic apron is cutting chicken with a cleaver behind a glass display counter. Several pieces of cooked chicken are arranged on a metal tray and a white plate. A large container with red sauce sits in the background along with stacked disposable plates and bowls. The setting suggests an open-air or indoor food stall environment.
Chicken Rice Plate
A close-up shot of a plate with sliced chicken over rice, accompanied by cucumber slices and a dollop of red chili sauce. A white plastic fork and spoon rest on the orange plate. The setting appears to be a food stall or restaurant interior.
Food served at a restaurant
A meal consisting of two plates and two bowls on a red table. One plate holds sliced chicken with vegetables in sauce, the other contains bean sprouts with green onions in broth. Two bowls contain white rice. The plates have Chinese characters printed on them.
Chicken Shop Interior
Inside a food stall with several whole chickens hanging upside down behind glass. A staff member in a red shirt is visible, working near the display. On the counter, there's a plate of sliced chicken pieces. The background shows kitchen equipment, stacked plates, and condiments. No signage or exterior view is present.
Food at a stall
A plate of chicken rice with cucumber slices and sauces sits on a red table. People are standing nearby, one wearing a pink shirt and another in striped shorts. A black tray is visible in the background.
Chicken Rice Dish
A plate of sliced chicken with green onions and cucumber slices, served on a white speckled plate with "亨記鸡飯 02-131" printed on the rim. The dish is accompanied by small bowls of dipping sauces. The setting appears to be an indoor food stall or restaurant counter with a red background.
Chicken Rice Plate at Food Stall
A plate of Hainanese chicken rice with sliced cucumber and green onions on a red table surface. Chopsticks and plastic utensils are nearby. A printed paper with Chinese characters is partially visible under the plate.
Hainanese chicken rice meal
A plate of Hainanese chicken rice served on a red tray with two small bowls of sauce, chopsticks, and fork. The plate has Chinese characters printed on its rim. The setting appears to be an indoor food stall or restaurant.
Chicken Rice on Orange Plate
A plate of chicken rice with sliced cucumber garnish sits on a red table surface. The dish is served on an orange plastic plate, suggesting a casual dining setting.
Bean Sprouts Dish
A close-up shot of a bowl containing bean sprouts garnished with chopped green onions and lime wedge, served in a light sauce. The bowl has printed Chinese characters on its rim. The background is red, suggesting a table surface.
Heng Ji Chicken Rice stall interior
Interior view of a food stall with hanging roasted chickens behind glass display. A signboard lists business hours and menu items in English and Chinese. Visible are prepared chicken pieces on a tray, red chopsticks in a container, and stacked white disposable bowls.
Interior of food court hallway
View from inside a food stall looking down a tiled corridor toward other stalls with people in the distance. A plate of Hainanese chicken rice sits on a tray in the foreground. The walls are tiled with white and red patterns, overhead lighting is visible, and blue crates are stacked along the side.
Rice with sauces
A white spoon holds steamed rice above a blue bowl filled with more rice. In the background, several small bowls contain different sauces on a red surface. A watermark 'REVIEWNOWZ' is visible in the top right corner.
Chicken Rice Plate on Red Tray
A plate of chicken rice with sliced chicken drizzled in sauce, cucumber slices, and a small bowl of dipping sauce, served on a red tray with fork and spoon. The plate has faint Chinese characters. No shop front or menu visible.
Chicken Display at Food Stall
Two whole chickens hanging in a display case behind glass; one chicken is prominently featured upside-down with legs spread. A person wearing a face mask and white shirt is partially visible behind the glass. The background includes shelves with green vegetables and kitchen equipment. Reflections on the glass suggest an indoor food stall or market setting.
Food stall interior
Interior view of a food stall with a worker wearing a green shirt and face mask behind a glass counter. A whole chicken hangs above the counter. In front, there are disposable utensils in containers and a customer's hand reaching for a spoon. The background shows kitchen equipment and shelves. No signage or logo is clearly visible on the building facade.
Food served at a restaurant
A plate of bean sprouts with green onions in a brown sauce sits on a red table, accompanied by a small bowl of chili sauce. A "STAY SAFE" sign is partially visible in the foreground. The plate has printed characters including "02-131" and Chinese characters. Background shows part of a person wearing blue clothing and a crumpled napkin on the table.
Heng Ji Chicken Rice stall interior
Interior view of a food stall with a staff member wearing a mask preparing food. A glass display case holds raw chicken and vegetables. A printed sign on the glass shows business hours and menu details in English, Chinese, and price listings.
Food Items on Red Table
Several bowls of rice and sauces arranged on a red surface. Includes small bowls with red chili sauce, dark liquid, light yellow liquid, and white condiment. A partially visible printed material with illustrations and text lies beneath one bowl. No shop front or menu is visible.
Heng Ji Chicken Rice stall interior
Interior view of a chicken rice stall with a chef preparing food behind glass counter. Several whole chickens hang suspended above the workspace. A printed menu board is visible on the right side, displaying business hours in English and Chinese, along with itemized prices. The environment appears to be a hawker center or street food stall.
Food served on tray
A meal consisting of Hainanese chicken rice with sliced chicken, rice, cucumber slices, and three small bowls of condiments — two red chili sauces and one yellow sauce — presented on a black tray with white utensils. The tray rests on a red table surface. A printed paper liner is partially visible under the tray.
Reservation Sign on Metal Door
A white rectangular sign with black text is affixed to a stainless steel door panel. The sign displays Chinese characters '预订号码 Reservation' followed by the number '9018 3140'. Below it reads '请至少提前30分钟预订。' and its English translation 'Please make the reservation at least 30 minutes in advance.' To the left, a reddish-brown metal pillar is visible. The background shows an interior space with dim lighting.
Food stall interior
A chef wearing a face mask and plastic apron is preparing chicken at a food stall. A whole roasted chicken hangs above the counter. Various chicken pieces are on a metal tray. Containers with sauces are in front. A menu board is partially visible to the right, listing items like 'Chicken Rice', 'Half Chicken', 'Wing'. The background shows kitchen equipment and another person working behind the counter.
Food Dish
A plate of sliced chicken with green onions and cucumber slices on a light blue plate, served on a red table surface.
Food in Takeaway Container
A styrofoam container with Hainanese chicken rice, including sliced chicken, rice, cucumber slices, and a side of chili sauce. A spoon rests on the food. The background shows part of a red plastic basket and other indistinct objects.
Shopping Mall Interior Signage
Interior view showing a directional sign hanging from ceiling above escalators. The sign indicates directions to 1st Storey (Sundries Stalls), 2nd Storey (Food Centre), and Basement Market. A person is seen ascending an escalator on the left. Promotional posters and QR code stand are visible nearby.
Food served at a hawker stall
Three plates of Hainanese chicken rice with garnishes, two small bowls of chili sauce, on a black tray atop a red table. Plates bear the name '亨記鸡饭' and number '02-131'. A white plate with spoon and fork is in background.
Heng Ji Chicken Rice stall interior
Interior view of a chicken rice stall with a chef wearing a mask preparing food behind glass counter. A sign displays business hours and menu in English and Chinese. Various condiments and utensils are arranged on the counter. The sign is mounted on the wall above the counter.
Chicken Dish on Plate
A plate of sliced chicken with green onions and internal organs, served in a light sauce. The plate has Chinese characters "亨記鴨飯" and the number "02-131" printed on it. The dish is presented on a speckled white plate resting on a textured surface with partial text "reserves" visible.
Food stall interior with hanging chickens
Interior view of a food stall showing several whole chickens hanging from hooks above a glass display counter. A sign reads 'SG CLEAN SINGAPORE BEST FOODS ENJOY TOP RATED FOODS 2018'. A green 'B' license sign is mounted on the left. Staff are partially visible behind the counter. Plates with prepared food sit on the counter below.
Food stall interior with hanging chickens
Interior view of a food stall showing several whole chickens hanging upside down above a counter. A staff member is visible behind the glass counter. Promotional poster on the wall reads 'SINGAPORE BEST FOODS ENJOY TOP RATED FOODS 2018'. Various kitchen items, including plastic utensils, condiments, and a red bowl are visible in the foreground.
Food stall interior
Interior view of a food preparation area with stainless steel counters, hanging chickens, staff working behind glass partition, trays with rice and sauces on display, customer hands visible in foreground.
Food stall interior
Interior view of a food preparation area with several whole chickens hanging overhead. A staff member is working behind the counter, which holds plates, condiments, and utensils. A red promotional poster on the glass reads 'SINGAPORE BEST FOODS ENJOY TOP RATED FOODS 2018'. The environment appears to be a hawker center or street food stall.
Food at a stall
A red table with bowls of rice, a platter of chicken, small dishes of sauces, chopsticks, and a pack of tissues. A person is eating. The setting appears to be an indoor food stall or hawker center.
Food stall interior
Interior view of a food preparation area with several whole chickens hanging above a counter where staff are working. A sign reading 'SINGAPORE BEST FOODS' is visible on the left wall. Various kitchen tools, containers, and plates are present on the counter.
Heng Ji Chicken Rice stall interior
Interior view of a food stall with hanging chickens, a staff member wearing a mask, and condiment containers on the counter. A signboard displays business hours and menu details in English and Chinese. The setup includes disposable cutlery trays and stacked plates.
Food stall interior
Interior view of a food preparation area with stainless steel shelves holding stacked plates, condiments, and utensils. A person is preparing food on a tray with small bowls of red sauce. Another person is handling money at the counter. The environment appears busy and functional.
Heng Ji Chicken Rice stall interior
Interior view of a chicken rice stall with hanging chickens, condiments, utensils, and a staff member visible behind the counter. A printed menu board is displayed on the right side.
Food Street with Outdoor Dining
Busy street-level food alley under a glass roof with patrons dining at tables, pedestrians walking, and storefronts with signage in Chinese characters. Visible signs include 'ROYAL', 'HOMESTEAM', and '牛車水食街'. No clear menu boards or printed materials are focused on.
Food served on tray
A plate of Hainanese chicken rice with sliced cucumber and a small bowl of chili sauce sits on a tray with cutlery. The tray rests on a mat with partial text 'Every day... is a clean...' visible. No shop front, menu, or printed material shown.
Food served at a restaurant
Two plates of Hainanese chicken rice with chopped green onions and a side dish of bean sprouts on a red table. A small printed flyer is partially visible under the dishes. The plates have Chinese characters etched on them.
Heng Ji Chicken Rice Shop Front
A glass-fronted food stall displaying several whole chickens hanging in a display case. A staff member wearing an apron is partially visible behind the counter. A sign on the right lists business hours and menu items, including chicken rice options, quarter chickens, vegetables, and porridge with prices in both English and Chinese.
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