Sumber Ayam by Guan Chee

Sumber Ayam by Guan Chee represents a pioneering approach to halal dining in Singapore, being the first Malay-style food concept under the well-established Guan Chee brand that has been serving Singapore since 1980. Originally known for their Hong Kong-style roasted duck, the founders Terence Chi and Conica Lee recognized the need for more diverse halal options in Singapore's food courts and created Sumber Ayam to address this gap. This innovative concept brings traditional Hong Kong-style cooking techniques to halal ingredients, making previously inaccessible flavors available to Muslim diners across Singapore's food court network.

The menu at Sumber Ayam showcases creative adaptations of Chinese favorites using strictly halal ingredients, including their signature chicken char siew wanton noodles, chicken rice, curry chicken noodles, ayam penyet, and even chicken innards prepared in traditional Hong Kong style. Each dish maintains the tried-and-tested preparation methods that made Guan Chee famous, but uses only halal-certified ingredients to ensure compliance with Islamic dietary requirements. The brand's expansion to 11 food court locations across Singapore, including Plaza by the Park and various Food Republic outlets, demonstrates the successful demand for quality halal interpretations of Chinese cuisine.

Sumber Ayam's success reflects the evolving nature of Singapore's halal food scene, where traditional barriers between cuisines are being bridged through innovative adaptations. The restaurant's commitment to maintaining authentic flavors while ensuring halal compliance has made it a popular choice for Muslim families seeking familiar Chinese-style dishes in a religiously appropriate setting. This concept has not only filled a significant gap in the halal dining market but has also demonstrated how established food brands can successfully diversify to serve Singapore's multicultural community while maintaining their culinary integrity.