Tan Jia Hao
Food is quite decent but just a bit overpriced, guess we have no choice but to pay more for aircon, GST and service charge... Anyway, there are just too many good chicken rice stalls in SG for it to be rated anything above 3 stars.
Location: 101 Thomson Rd, #01-08 United Square, Singapore 307591
Floors B1 and 1 · United Square Shopping Mall
Heritage Hainanese chicken rice specialist serving Singapore's iconic dish since 1987
Heritage Hainanese chicken rice specialist serving Singapore's iconic dish since 1987
Wee Nam Kee Hainanese Chicken Rice Restaurant has been serving one of Singapore's most iconic dishes since 1987, earning a reputation for tender poached chicken and fragrant rice cooked in chicken broth. The restaurant takes pride in its traditional Hainanese preparation, where silky chicken is paired with rice that carries the depth of a well-made stock, accompanied by chilli sauce, ginger paste, and dark soy. Beyond the signature chicken rice, the menu includes roasted chicken, assorted side dishes, and homely soups that complement the main event. It is a no-frills, comforting meal that appeals to locals and tourists alike seeking an authentic taste of Singapore. Head to United Square for a plate of heritage chicken rice that has kept diners coming back for decades.Based on 1918 Google reviews
Based on customer ratings
Based on customer ratings
Tan Jia Hao
Food is quite decent but just a bit overpriced, guess we have no choice but to pay more for aircon, GST and service charge... Anyway, there are just too many good chicken rice stalls in SG for it to be rated anything above 3 stars.
Tan Wei Ming
Eat like a local! Went there for lunch and totally felt like I'm one of the locals. There is no …
Kumar Raj
Pretty busy on a Sunday. The chicken was decent—tender and flavorful enough—but the liver wasn't to my taste. …
Koh Li May
Pretty good chicken rice. We ordered the set that came with either dumpling soup or stir-fried vegetable (see pictures) and a small cold drink of your choice. …
Siti Aisyah
Came here for a simple family dinner after hearing about the chicken rice and it did not disappoint. The chicken rice here is fluffy, fragrant and flavourful — good enough to eat on its own. …
Wee Nam Kee Hainanese Chicken Rice Restaurant
Woo Nam Kee Chicken Rice Storefront
The exterior of a restaurant with large glass doors and windows. A red facade on the left features large yellow Chinese characters and a display window showing roasted chickens. Above the entrance, a red banner displays the restaurant's name in Chinese and English: "Woo Nam Kee Chicken Rice". Two large red lanterns hang on either side of the entrance. The interior is visible through the glass, showing tables and chairs.
Wae Nam Kee Chicken Rice
The exterior of a restaurant with large glass windows and doors. Red signage with yellow Chinese characters is visible on the left and above the entrance. The name "Wae Nam Kee Chicken Rice" is displayed in English above the entrance.
Wee Nam Kee Chicken Rice storefront
The exterior of a restaurant with a large red sign featuring gold Chinese characters and the text "Wee Nam Kee Chicken Rice". Below the sign, a glass door is visible, with a smaller red sign depicting a rooster and the restaurant's name. An "open" sign with gear graphics is also displayed. Vertical signs with Chinese characters are on either side of the entrance.
Fried Appetizers
A split image showing two types of fried appetizers. The top portion displays several round, golden-brown fried items arranged on a white doily. The bottom portion shows a plate of rectangular, golden-brown fried pieces, also on a white doily, with a small dish of dipping sauce in the background.
Hainanese Chicken Rice Meal
A top-down view of a table set with a Hainanese chicken rice meal. The meal includes a plate of sliced poached chicken with sauce, a plate of fragrant rice, a plate of stir-fried greens, a small bowl of chili sauce, a bowl of clear soup, and a glass of iced tea. A receipt is visible in the upper left corner. The plates are decorated with floral patterns and roosters.
Stir-fried Greens with Crispy Shallots
A close-up shot of a plate of stir-fried green vegetables, likely Gai Lan (Chinese broccoli), topped with crispy fried shallots. The vegetables are glossy and appear to be coated in a savory sauce. In the background, two other plates of food are visible: one with roasted chicken and another with sliced poached chicken. The plate of greens has a decorative pattern of leaves and a rooster on its rim.
Hainanese Chicken Rice
A close-up shot of three plates of food on a wooden table. The plate in the foreground contains sliced roasted chicken with crispy skin, garnished with scallions and cilantro. To the left, a plate of blanched green vegetables topped with fried shallots. In the background, a plate of poached chicken, also garnished with scallions. Two small dipping bowls with sauces are visible in the upper left corner.
Restaurant Interior with Diners
A busy restaurant interior with many patrons seated at tables. Staff members in yellow aprons are serving customers. A red banner with Chinese characters and the text "Wee Nam Kee Chicken Rice" is visible on the wall. The restaurant has large windows overlooking a street scene.
Hainanese Chicken Rice
A close-up shot of a serving of Hainanese chicken rice. The dish includes a mound of fragrant rice served on a plate decorated with roosters and floral motifs, alongside a bowl of clear soup with green onions and what appears to be chicken pieces. The table surface has a speckled texture with some Chinese characters visible.
Hainanese Chicken Rice and Roasted Meats
A close-up shot of a table laden with several plates of food, including Hainanese chicken, roasted pork belly, char siu, steamed rice, and a side of stir-fried greens. Small bowls of dipping sauces are also visible. The food is arranged on a wooden table, suggesting a restaurant setting.
Hainanese Chicken Rice and Stir-fried Vegetables
A close-up shot of two plates of food, likely from a restaurant. The plate on the left contains sliced poached chicken served with a savory sauce and a slice of cucumber. The plate on the right features stir-fried green vegetables, possibly gai lan, in a dark sauce, topped with crispy fried shallots. Both plates are decorated with a pattern of roosters and floral motifs. Several white bowls and plates are also visible in the background and foreground.
Hainanese Chicken Rice
A plate of Hainanese chicken rice, featuring sliced poached chicken topped with chopped scallions and drizzled with sauce. Slices of cucumber are visible beneath the chicken. The plate has a decorative rim with images of roosters and foliage. A metal container and cutlery are also present on the table.
Salted Egg Yolk Fried Chicken
A plate of fried chicken pieces coated in a creamy, bright yellow salted egg yolk sauce. The chicken is served on a bed of lettuce and accompanied by a small dish of dark sauce. A spoon rests on the side of the plate.
Stir-fried Chinese Broccoli
A plate of stir-fried Chinese broccoli, also known as Gai Lan, is served with a light sauce and topped with crispy fried shallots. The dish is presented on a white plate decorated with roosters and floral motifs. A small bowl of clear broth is visible in the upper left corner. The meal is set on a wooden table, with the legs of diners visible in the background.
Steamed Rice on a Decorative Plate
A close-up shot of a plate filled with steamed rice. The plate is white and decorated with colorful illustrations of roosters and floral motifs. In the background, another plate with green vegetables and a white bowl are partially visible. The table surface appears to be marble or a similar stone material.
Wonton Soup with Side Dishes
A close-up shot of a bowl of wonton soup, filled with wontons and leafy green vegetables in a clear broth. Surrounding the soup are various other dishes, including fried noodles, sliced chicken with scallions, and fried rice. The meal appears to be served on a wooden table.
Chinese Food Spread
A table laden with various Chinese dishes, including fried noodles, roasted chicken, fried rice, soup, and a dark, saucy dish with large mushroom-like pieces. Several small bowls of condiments are also visible.
Chicken and Rice
A close-up shot of a plate of chicken and rice, with another plate of rice blurred in the background. The chicken is sliced and served with a savory sauce and cucumber slices. The plates are decorated with a rooster and floral motif.
Wee Nam Kee Chicken Rice Sign
A red sign with gold lettering and a gold rooster emblem is mounted on a textured white wall. The sign reads "Wee Nam Kee Chicken Rice Since 1989" in English, with Chinese characters above and to the right of the English text. A small clock with a yin-yang symbol is mounted on the wall above the sign.
Wonton Soup
A close-up shot of a bowl of wonton soup, garnished with chopped green onions. In the background, other dishes are visible on a wooden table, including what appears to be steamed chicken and a plate of green vegetables. A teal utensil holder is also present on the left side of the frame.
Hainanese Chicken Rice
A plate of Hainanese chicken rice with sliced chicken covered in dark sauce, served with rice and a side of chili sauce and dark soy sauce. Another plate of rice is visible in the background.
Hainanese Chicken Rice
A plate of sliced Hainanese chicken is served with a dark sauce and garnished with cilantro and scallions. A glass of iced beverage and a person's arm are visible in the background. The plate has a decorative rim with floral and rooster motifs.
Restaurant Interior
The interior of a restaurant with many wooden tables and chairs. A sign above the counter reads "Wee Nam Kee Chicken Rice". Several patrons are seated at tables, and a staff member is visible behind the counter.
Sweet and Sour Pork with Vegetables
A plate of sweet and sour pork, sliced and topped with a sauce containing onions, bell peppers, and carrots. A side of green vegetables is visible in the upper left corner. The food is served on a wooden table.
Stir-fried Greens
A plate of stir-fried green vegetables, likely Chinese broccoli or similar, is served on a white oval plate. The vegetables are glistening and appear to be cooked with garlic. A small dish of red sauce and a fork are visible in the background, along with other plates of food. The meal is set on a wooden table.
Hainanese Chicken Rice
A plate of sliced poached chicken served with a savory sauce and cucumber slices. The plate is decorated with green leaves and roosters. In the background, another plate of green vegetables is visible.
Bowl of Broth with Scallions
A close-up shot of a white bowl filled with a light brown broth, garnished with chopped green onions and some white pieces, possibly onions or garlic. The bowl sits on a speckled countertop. In the background, out of focus, is a metallic pot and a white napkin.
Table with various dishes
A wooden table is laden with several plates of food, including rice, roasted meats, stir-fried vegetables, and what appears to be chicken. Condiment bottles and small bowls of sauce are also visible. Several people are seated around the table, with hands and arms visible, suggesting a meal in progress. A glass of water and a bowl of soup are also present. The plates have a decorative pattern featuring roosters and flowers.
Hainanese Chicken Rice
A close-up shot of a Hainanese chicken rice meal. The meal includes a plate of sliced poached chicken with cucumber slices and dark sauce, a mound of rice topped with dark strands, a bowl of clear soup with vegetables and wontons, and a small dish of ginger paste. In the background, there are two condiment containers and a glass of iced tea. The plates and bowls are decorated with floral patterns and roosters.
Roast Pork and Char Siu
A plate of sliced roast pork and char siu (Chinese BBQ pork) is presented on a white plate with a decorative border. The roast pork has crispy, golden-brown skin and tender meat, while the char siu is glazed with a dark, savory sauce. The food is arranged on a wooden table, with a blurred glass of drink in the background.
Hainanese Chicken Rice and Wonton Noodle Soup
A top-down view of a table with several dishes of food. In the foreground, a white plate holds a mound of fluffy brown rice, garnished with a floral pattern and a rooster motif. Next to it, a white bowl contains wonton noodle soup with large wontons, green vegetables, and chopped scallions. To the right, a white oval plate displays sliced chicken in a savory sauce, also with a rooster motif. A small white dish sits in the upper right corner.
Braised Dish with Broccoli
A plate of braised food, possibly abalone or similar seafood, served with steamed broccoli florets and a rich brown sauce. The braised items are glossy and have a deep reddish-brown and dark purple hue. The broccoli is bright green and appears tender. A spoon and fork are visible on the left side of the plate. The dish is presented on a light-colored oval plate, set on a wooden table.
Assortment of Chinese Dishes
A top-down view of a table laden with various Chinese dishes, including several plates of rice, stir-fried vegetables, fried items, and a large pot of curry. There are also two whole crabs, one in a spicy sauce and another fried. A platter of steamed chicken and a dish with tofu and mushrooms are also visible. Small bowls of chili sauce are scattered throughout the table.
Table with Assorted Dishes
A wooden table is laden with various dishes, including roasted meats, steamed chicken, stir-fried greens, soup, rice, and a sizzling dish with tofu and seafood. A glass of iced tea is also visible. The scene suggests a shared meal at a restaurant.
Hainanese Chicken Rice
Two plates of Hainanese chicken rice are shown. The top plate features roasted chicken, rice, soup with dumplings and greens, and dipping sauces. The bottom plate shows poached chicken, rice, stir-fried greens, and dipping sauces.
Plates of Roasted and Steamed Chicken with Pork Belly
Three oval plates of meat dishes are arranged on a marble-patterned table. The plate in the foreground left contains sliced roasted pork belly with a dark sauce drizzled over it. The plate in the center contains roasted chicken pieces with crispy skin. The plate in the background left contains sliced steamed chicken. Each plate is decorated with a border of floral and rooster motifs. A spoon rests in a small white dish on the left side of the image.
Wee Nam Kee Chicken Rice Interior
A busy interior of a restaurant with customers and staff. A red sign above reads "Wee Nam Kee Chicken Rice" in English and Chinese. People are standing and seated at tables. Staff members in yellow aprons are visible behind a counter and serving food. There is a large red Chinese character decoration on the wall.
Table with various dishes
A wooden table is set with several dishes of food, including wonton soup, fried noodles, steamed chicken, and fried rice. There are also small bowls of dipping sauces and cups on the table. The scene appears to be a meal at a restaurant.
Salted Egg Yolk Prawns
A plate of prawns coated in a creamy, golden salted egg yolk sauce, garnished with curry leaves and served with a side of sliced cucumber. A small bowl of clear soup is visible in the upper left corner.
Chicken Rice Meal
A wooden table set with two plates of chicken rice, each accompanied by a mound of rice and sliced chicken. One plate features plain steamed chicken, while the other has a darker, possibly roasted or braised chicken with a savory sauce. Small bowls of soup, chili sauce, and a condiment are also visible, along with a packet of tissues. The plates are decorated with floral patterns and rooster motifs.
Restaurant Interior with Diners
An interior view of a restaurant with several tables and chairs. Diners are seated at various tables, some interacting with staff. A prominent red sign with Chinese characters and the text "Wee Nam Kee Chicken Rice" is visible on the wall. Decorative red banners with Chinese calligraphy are also displayed. The overall ambiance suggests a busy dining establishment.
Roast Chicken
A plate of sliced roast chicken, glistening with a dark sauce, is served on a decorative plate with rooster and floral motifs. A serving spoon rests on the side of the plate. The chicken appears to be crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Hainanese Chicken Rice
A plate of Hainanese chicken rice with sliced chicken and offal, a bowl of soup with chopped scallions, and a glass of a white beverage with ice. The plate has a decorative border with a rooster and floral motifs.
Hainanese Chicken Rice and Wonton Noodle Soup
Two dishes are presented on a wooden table. The top image shows a plate of sliced roasted chicken, a bowl of wonton noodle soup with greens and dumplings, a bowl of rice, and three small dipping sauces (chili, ginger, soy sauce). The bottom image shows a plate of sliced poached chicken, a plate of stir-fried greens, a bowl of rice, and three small dipping sauces (chili, ginger, soy sauce). Both plates have a decorative rim with a rooster motif.
Hainanese Chicken Rice
A plate of Hainanese chicken rice is presented with sliced chicken, cucumber, and garnished with scallions and cilantro. A side of rice, a small bowl of broth, and two dipping sauces (chili and ginger) are also visible.
Congee with Century Egg and Pork
A close-up overhead shot of a bowl of congee, a rice porridge, topped with minced pork, chopped scallions, and pieces of century egg. The bowl is white and sits on a bamboo serving board, which is placed on a black and brown woven placemat. The background is a wooden surface.
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