{"id":51798,"date":"2026-02-15T13:00:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-15T05:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/%e4%ba%ba%e6%b0%97no-1%ef%bc%81%e3%82%b7%e3%83%b3%e3%82%ac%e3%83%9d%e3%83%bc%e3%83%ab%e5%90%8d%e7%89%a9%e3%83%81%e3%82%ad%e3%83%b3%e3%83%a9%e3%82%a4%e3%82%b9%e3%81%a8%e3%81%84%e3%81%88%e3%81%b0\/"},"modified":"2025-04-06T11:24:49","modified_gmt":"2025-04-06T03:24:49","slug":"tiantian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/tiantian\/","title":{"rendered":"Tian Tian Chicken Rice: The Crown Jewel of Maxwell Food Centre"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Chicken Rice<\/strong> is the dish that immediately comes to mind when thinking of Singapore\u2019s iconic cuisine. The <strong>national dish<\/strong>, featuring tender chicken served with rice cooked in its broth, has long been a local favourite for its delicious flavour and affordability.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"List_TOC\">\n<li><span><a href=\"#About\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Best Chicken Rice in Town<\/a><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#Maxwell\">\u2022 Must-Try at Maxwell Food Centre<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Queue\">\u2022 Look for the Longest Queue<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Menu\">\u2022 Simple Menu &amp; Affordable Price<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"#ChickenRice\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ultimate Chicken Rice<\/a><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#Sauce\">\u2022 Taste of Michelin Bib Gourmand<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Vegetable\">\u2022 Side Dishes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"About\" class=\"H2SubEng\">01<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Best Chicken Rice in Town<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Maxwell\">Must-Try at Maxwell Food Centre<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice<\/strong> is a household name, appearing in almost every guidebook. Among the many chicken rice stalls in Singapore, this one is often hailed by local foodies as the <strong>best in town<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6859 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maxwell_Exterior-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Exterior of Maxwell Food Centre\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The stall is located inside <span style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/maxwell\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Maxwell Food Centre: 11 Must-Try Stalls for Singapore Food Lovers\" style=\"color: #cc0000;\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Maxwell Food Centre<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, a popular hawker centre in <strong><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/chinatown\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Chinatown: Where History, Food, and Culture Come Together\" style=\"color: #cc0000;\" rel=\"noopener\">Chinatown<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>From Chinatown MRT station, walk down Pagoda Street, turn right, and after a short walk along South Bridge Road, Maxwell Food Centre is on the <strong>opposite side of the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/maxwell\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Maxwell Food Centre: 11 Must-Try Stalls for Singapore Food Lovers\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/maxwell\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Queue\">Look for the Longest Queue<\/h3>\n<p>In the bustling hawker centre with almost 100 stalls, spotting Tian Tian may seem like a challenge at first, but don&#8217;t worry.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maxwell_Inside-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Inside Maxwell Food Centre, a well-known hawker centre in Chinatown\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34406 size-medium\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Simply keep an eye out for the <strong>longest queue<\/strong> \u2013 that&#8217;s your best bet. You&#8217;ll spot Tian Tian&#8217;s <strong>blue sign<\/strong> with its name in no time.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/TianTian_Stall-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice, famed for serving Singapore\u2019s best chicken rice\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34411 size-medium\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Their stall is made up of two connected units. <strong>Place your order on the right and pick it up from the left<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Simple Menu &amp; Affordable Price<\/h3>\n<p>The menu here is simple, offering Hainanese chicken rice in <strong>three sizes<\/strong>\u2014small, medium, and large.<br \/>\nPrices have gone up over the years, and as of 2026, the prices are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>S (Small): $5<\/li>\n<li>M (Medium): $6<\/li>\n<li>L (Large): $9<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition to the <strong>single portion<\/strong>, you can also order <strong>half or a whole chicken<\/strong>, great for sharing. Rice is available separately.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/TianTian_Menu-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Menu at Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34410 size-medium\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While <strong>long queues during the lunchtime rush<\/strong> are a sign of this popular stall, don\u2019t let it deter you from joining the line here.<\/p>\n<p>The staff work in perfect sync, handling orders efficiently, ensuring the <strong>queue moves quickly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ChickenRice\" class=\"H2SubEng\">02<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Ultimate Chicken Rice Worth the Wait<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Sauce\">Taste of Michelin Bib Gourmand<\/h3>\n<p>Here\u2019s the star of the show: Tian Tian&#8217;s famous Chicken Rice.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/TianTian_SteamChicken-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Tian Tian\u2019s signature chicken rice\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8592 size-medium\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Just look at the <strong>glistening, silky-smooth chicken<\/strong> \u2013 incredibly tender and juicy, served on <strong>fluffy rice<\/strong> flavoured with rich chicken broth and a touch of ginger.<\/p>\n<p>What really makes this dish special is <strong>the sauce<\/strong> \u2013 Tian Tian\u2019s signature blend, boasting a smooth and mellow richness.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/TianTian_ChickenRice-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Chicken rice at Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34418 size-medium\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One bite is all it takes to see why people are happy to queue \u2013 no matter how long the line. This dish truly lives up to its reputation as the <strong>Best Chicken Rice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/TianTian_ChickenVeg-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Chicken rice at Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34413 size-medium\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tian Tian has been awarded the <strong>Bib Gourmand<\/strong> in the <span style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/bibgourmand\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Michelin Singapore 2025: 12 Must-Try Starred and Bib Gourmand Spots\" style=\"color: #cc0000;\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Michelin Guide Singapore<\/strong><\/a><\/span> for serving high-quality, reasonably priced dishes, further enhancing its standing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/bibgourmand\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Michelin Singapore 2025: 12 Must-Try Starred and Bib Gourmand Spots\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/bibgourmand\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Vegetable\">Side Dishes for a Veggie Boost<\/h3>\n<p>The menu also features vegetable dishes like Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Oyster Sauce and Bean Sprouts. These are the <strong>perfect sides<\/strong> to help balance out the often vegetable-deficient hawker meals.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22451 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/TianTian_Veg-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Stir-fried vegetables at Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A must-try dish on any trip to Singapore is the famous chicken rice. If you&#8217;re unsure where to go, why not start with Tian Tian and experience the <strong>flavours that locals swear<\/strong> by?<\/p>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<h4>Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice<\/h4>\n<div class=\"infocard\"><strong>Map<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/VHZxPTiPt8rAjHjx5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1 Kadayanallur St, #01-10\/11 Maxwell Food Centre, Singapore\u00a0069184<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chicken Rice is the dish that immediately comes to mind when thinking of Singapore\u2019s iconic cuisine. The national dish, featuring tender chicken served with rice cooked in its broth, has long been a local favourite for its delicious flavour and affordability. 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