Ipoh Hainanese Chicken Rice at Lau Pa Sat (Telok Ayer Festival Market)
Ipoh Hainanese Chicken Rice
at Lau Pa Sat (Telok Ayer Festival Market)
3.3(10 reviews)
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Ipoh Hainanese Chicken Rice operates from the historic Lau Pa Sat (Telok Ayer Festival Market) at 18 Raffles Quay, occupying stall #01-14 within this iconic Victorian-era food center in Singapore's Central Business District. This strategic location places the restaurant at the heart of Singapore's financial district, serving office workers, tourists, and locals who frequent this landmark market that has been a culinary institution since the 1890s.
The restaurant specializes in Hainanese chicken rice, widely regarded as one of Singapore's national dishes, featuring expertly poached chicken served with fragrant seasoned rice, accompanied by traditional chili sauce and fresh cucumber garnishes. As a halal-certified establishment listed in Singapore's halal dining directories, Ipoh Hainanese Chicken Rice makes this beloved dish accessible to Muslim diners while maintaining the authentic flavors and preparation methods that have made chicken rice a cornerstone of Singaporean cuisine.
Operating within Lau Pa Sat provides diners with the authentic hawker center experience, where diverse culinary traditions converge under one historic roof. The restaurant benefits from the food center's convenient location near multiple MRT stations and its reputation as a must-visit destination for both locals and tourists seeking genuine Singaporean flavors. The establishment continues the proud tradition of making high-quality, affordable chicken rice available in a communal dining environment that exemplifies Singapore's multicultural food heritage.
Customer Reviews
3.3/5
Based on 10 reviews
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Standard of the white chicken has drop pretty badly good service but chicken is not well cooked inne
The standard of the white chicken has dropped pretty badly. The service is good, but the chicken is not well cooked; there's blood inside with a taste that makes me want to puke. I couldn't finish the whole plate, except for the soup and the top skin layer. It was nicer when I last visited in 2023; you could taste the skin's fragrance compared to my two visits this year, March 2025. I'm sure they can improve, as I'll be visiting next time to taste again.
Ronn
Not the best curry chicken noodles out there. Curry was not lemak, fragrant and flavourful enough.
Not the best curry chicken noodles out there. The curry was not lemak, fragrant, or flavourful enough.
However, the staff at the stall were courteous and friendly, and the portion of chicken given was reasonable.
Seng Poh
Served cold, added extra chicken but still very small serving size, server was unfriendly, and the t
Served cold, and despite adding extra chicken, the serving size was still very small. The server was unfriendly, and the tray was soaking wet. There are better options in Lau Pa Sat, honestly.
Si En
Had lunch here today and went with a plate of white chicken rice plus a braised egg. For a hawker me
Had lunch here today and ordered a plate of white chicken rice with a braised egg. For a hawker meal, expectations should be reasonable given the tight margins, and this stall delivers a very decent plate. The rice is fragrant and the chicken is tender enough; nothing fancy, but satisfying. The soup is forgettable, but honestly not a deal breaker. Overall, it's a simple, no-frills meal that does the job if you're craving chicken rice—nothing to rave about, but solid value.
Zack Masri
Came all the way from KL to try some food from my neighbor country and also because I had a very fon
Came all the way from KL to try some food from my neighbour country, and also because I had a very fond memory of eating Singapore Chicken Rice way back in Labuan from a restaurant with the same name, "Singapore Chicken Rice", 12 years ago. I wanted to relive such beautiful memories, but sadly, this deeply disappointed.
The rice was too oily and a bit soggy, and the chicken portion was meh. The garlic paste was a tad too salty; it gave you a discomfort in your brain, like, "Ugh, why so salty?" And why no soup? So dry like this? Maybe that's the way it is in Singapore, so yeah, but all in all, super underwhelming. Not much value for the SGD6.8 that I paid. *cries in MYR22.39*
But kudos to the friendly man on the counter who served me with such a warm smile, despite me looking so dishevelled and tired. My sis ordered curry mee, and it was okay. The taste was achieved and seasoned well, and whew, what a huge portion; it could well feed 2 people honestly. But the gravy was kinda watery; it would be nice if it were a bit thicker.
Positive Reviews
Zhi C.
The curry chicken noodle was incredibly delicious. The curry was aromatic and earthy, with flavors t
The curry chicken noodle was incredibly delicious. The curry was aromatic and earthy, with flavors that intermingled and evolved with every bite.
Rennie Tan
This was actually not bad! I like that they have set available with vege. Price is okay for Lau Pa S
This was actually not bad! I like that they have sets available with vegetables. The price is okay for Lau Pa Sat. The portion was huge! The rice texture could have been fluffier, but it was flavorful. The chicken is okay, and the vegetables are not bad, with a huge portion. Would revisit!
KC Chan
Curry chicken noodle was generous in portion for the price ($6.50). Chicken was succulent, taupok we
The curry chicken noodles were generous in portion for the price ($6.50). The chicken was succulent, the taupok were soft, and the noodles were well cooked. The curry was fragrant but rather diluted. Friendly staff. A good choice if you are in Lau Pa Sat.
Mariana
This was our first meal in Singapore, it was simple and delicious. We had the roasted chicken rice.
This was our first meal in Singapore, and it was simple and delicious. We had the roasted chicken rice. I could eat a bowl of that rice on its own; it was fragrant and well-cooked. The chicken was off the bone and still moist. We had no complaints. I've seen mixed reviews online. We arrived early, around 4:30 pm, so there were hardly any people there. The service was efficient, and we really enjoyed it. I'm sure there are possibly better servings in Singapore; this was basic, but don't overlook it.
Muhammad Jamil
Best comfort food i had during my singapore visit! We have tried all their signature dish like haina
Best comfort food I had during my Singapore visit! We tried all their signature dishes like the Hainanese chicken rice set, curry chicken noodles, and Ipoh hor fun with chicken and prawn noodles. The broth was so delicious, and the rice was also flavourful. All dishes were tummy-filling. You should not miss this place at any cost!
