Hainanese chicken rice stall at Maxwell Food Centre serving tender steamed chicken with aromatic rice and house chilli.
Heng Heng Hainanese Chicken Rice at Maxwell Food Centre serves the quintessential Singapore dish with the kind of straightforward, honest execution that keeps regulars returning. The stall offers both steamed and roasted chicken options, each prepared to achieve the desired texture — silky and tender for the steamed, with a thin, flavourful skin for the roasted. The rice is cooked in chicken stock with aromatics including pandan, ginger, and garlic, producing the fragrant, slightly oily grains that are the hallmark of a proper chicken rice. The accompanying chilli sauce, ginger paste, and dark soy are mixed in-house, providing the piquant and aromatic condiments that elevate each bite. Situated in Maxwell Food Centre amid a competitive lineup of heritage stalls, Heng Heng holds its own through consistent quality and friendly service. It is a dependable option for those exploring Maxwell's renowned hawker offerings, delivering a solid plate of chicken rice that satisfies without fanfare, embodying the unpretentious spirit of Singapore's hawker culture.
1 Kadayanallur St, Singapore 069184
Floor 1 · Maxwell Food Centre
Operating Hours
Open Now
Closes at 9 pm (in 8h 16m)
Monday
9 am–9 pm
Tuesday
9 am–9 pm
Wednesday
9 am–9 pm
Thursday (Today)
9 am–9 pm
Friday
9 am–9 pm
Saturday
9 am–9 pm
Sunday
9 am–9 pm
Our Menu
Menu Photos
Hainanese Chicken Rice Set Meal Menu Board
A large printed menu board displaying Hainanese chicken rice set meal with side dishes options. Prices are listed in Singapore dollars. Items include Hainanese chicken rice set meal, visera (internal organs), oyster sauce vegetables, and beans. A staff member is visible inside the stall.
Heng Heng Hainanese Curry Rice Menu
Digital menu board displaying signature set and à la carte options with prices in Singapore dollars. Includes main dishes like Pork Belly Classic, Crispy Chicken Classic, and add-ons such as egg floss and vegetables.
Hainanese Chicken Rice Set Meal
A printed menu board showing Hainanese chicken rice set meal with prices $8/10/12 for small/medium/large sizes. Includes side dish options: oyster sauce veg or beansprout. Visuals show sliced chicken, rice, sauces, and vegetables.
Hainanese Chicken Rice Shop Menu
A colorful banner displaying Hainanese chicken rice dishes with prices in English and Chinese. Shows whole roasted chicken at $26, half at $13, and a set meal option at $6/6.
The chicken rice itself wasn't particularly outstanding; it was just an unremarkable dish. It wasn't bad, but it also wasn't exactly great either. The boiled chicken was perfectly fine, but it didn't have that desirable texture or the kind …
Desmond Lim
A normal quality hainanese chicken rice. Nothing too special about the steamed chicken. The rice is too oily and not fragrant enough. $5 for a small plate of chicken rice is really too expensive, especially when it tasted normal, nothing …
Positive Reviews
One Spoon
Really liked the food, got a set for 6$.
It included rice, chicken over a vegetable of choice, and the broth. …
Sang R
Tried the medium roasted chicken rice and it was delicious! Couldn’t stop eating the rice! Would 100% recommend!
Phyllis Phua
I chanced upon Heng Heng Hainanese Chicken Rice because the other stalls had really long queues — and to my surprise, it turned out to be really good! The rice was fragrant and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. …
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Photo Gallery
Heng Heng Hainanese Chicken Rice
Heng Heng Hainanese Chicken Rice Shop Front
Blue signboard with white Chinese characters and English name 'HENG HENG HAINANESE CHICKEN RICE' above the stall. Visible interior includes stainless steel counters, food display cases, red and black plastic trays on metal racks, and kitchen equipment. Red decorative items hang near entrance.
Heng Heng Hainanese Chicken Rice
A brightly lit storefront with a blue sign featuring white Chinese characters and English text 'HENG HENG HAINANESE CHICKEN RICE'. Below the sign, a menu board displays images of dishes like roasted chicken, Hainanese chicken rice set meal, and viscera. Roasted chickens are hung in the display area. Customers are visible from behind at the counter.
Heng Heng Hainanese Chicken Rice stall
A food stall with a blue sign featuring white Chinese characters and English name 'HENG HENG HAINANESE CHICKEN RICE'. The sign has chicken logo icons on both sides. Below, there are red plastic trays stacked on metal counters. Customers are seen ordering inside the stall. Above the counter, promotional posters and flyers are visible. The ceiling structure is exposed with orange beams and yellow pipes.
Heng Heng Hainanese Chicken Rice
Blue signboard with white Chinese characters and English text 'HENG HENG HAINANESE CHICKEN RICE' above a food stall. Visible interior includes a staff member wearing a face mask, stainless steel counters, cooking equipment, and hanging red decorations. The shop appears active with trays stacked at the counter.
Heng Heng Hainanese Chicken Rice
Blue signboard with white Chinese characters and English name 'HENG HENG HAINANESE CHICKEN RICE' flanked by chicken logos. Below, a staff member in green apron and face mask is visible inside the stall. The shop appears to be an open-air food stall with visible cooking equipment and stacked containers.
Maxwell Food Centre Entrance
Exterior view of the Maxwell Food Centre with a green sign bearing 'Maxwell FOOD CENTRE' in red script above an arched entrance. The building has orange pillars and white trim. A partially covered entrance is flanked by construction fencing on the left and a bicycle on the right. Background shows urban high-rise buildings under cloudy skies.
Heng Heng Hainanese
Blue signboard with white Chinese characters '興興海南' and English text 'HENG HENG HAINANESE'. Below the sign, a display window shows roasted chickens on a stand. The shop appears to be an eatery specializing in Hainanese cuisine.
Heng Heng Hainanese Chicken Rice stall
Nighttime photo of a food stall with illuminated blue sign displaying "HENG HENG HAINANESE CHICKEN RICE" in English and Chinese characters, under a metal roof structure with exposed beams and fans. A staff member wearing an orange apron is visible behind the counter. Adjacent shop has red signage reading "DELIGHTS".
Heng Heng Hainanese Chicken Rice stall interior
Interior view of a food stall with a person holding an anime-style plush toy in the foreground. The stall has a blue sign reading 'HENG HENG HAINANESE CHICKEN RICE' and displays menu items on a poster board behind the counter. A red lantern hangs nearby, and customers are seen ordering or waiting.
Food Plate at Dining Table
A close-up shot of a plate with sliced chicken, cucumber slices, and some offal-like pieces on a pink plate. In the background, there's a small white bowl with broth, a partially visible plate of rice, and a hand reaching toward the bowl. The table surface is green, and part of a red mat or placemat is visible in the upper right corner.
Food Dish
A close-up shot of sliced chicken with garlic topping served in a white bowl on a black tray, accompanied by green vegetables and broth. A stainless steel fork rests in the foreground. The setting appears to be an indoor dining area with a wooden table surface.
Food Plate
A close-up shot of a dish served on a pink plate, featuring sliced chicken in a glossy sauce with vegetables like cucumber and lettuce. A hand is partially visible holding a piece of food or condiment. The setting appears to be an indoor dining area with a dark table surface.
Food and Drink on Green Table
A plate of chicken rice with a cucumber slice, accompanied by a fresh coconut with straws and a branded water bottle. Plastic spoon and fork are placed beside the plate on a green table surface.
Food served on tray
A plate of sliced chicken with sauce, garnished with cilantro and cucumber slices, accompanied by a small bowl of red chili sauce and wrapped chopsticks on a black tray. The setting appears to be an indoor food stall or restaurant interior.
Food Service Interior
A meal served on a tray at a food stall with disposable plates, cutlery, and condiments. The dish includes sliced chicken, rice, greens, and two small bowls of sauce. Background shows printed materials and a table surface.
Chicken Rice Meal
A white paper container holds sliced chicken over rice with a glossy sauce, accompanied by cucumber slices and a small bowl of red chili sauce on a turquoise tray. Plastic fork and spoon are placed beside the meal.
HONG XIANG HAINANES CHICKEN RICE
A hand holding a bowl of Hainanese chicken rice with sliced chicken, rice, greens, and fried shallots. In the background, a food stall sign reads 'HONG XIANG HAINANES CHICKEN RICE' in English and Chinese characters under bright lighting. The setting appears to be an indoor hawker center or food court with tiled floors and other stalls visible.
Food on a tray
A red plastic tray holds two white paper plates with food: one with sliced cooked organs in sauce, the other with rice topped with grilled chicken pieces and cucumber slices. Accompanying are small bowls of broth, chili oil, and dark sauce. A hand is seen holding a spoon over the rice plate.
Chicken Rice Plate
A plate of chicken rice with sliced chicken, boiled eggs, cucumber slices, and a side of chili sauce on a bright green plate resting on a blue tray.
Food Plate
A white foam plate with Hainanese chicken rice or similar dish featuring shredded chicken, cucumber slices, leafy greens, and a brown crumb topping in a sauce. Two small bowls of dipping sauces are beside it on a black textured tray.
Food court interior
Busy indoor food court with high ceiling featuring exposed orange metal trusses and corrugated panels. Multiple fans hang from the ceiling. People are dining or waiting at tables. A blue sign on the left reads "HENG HENG HAINANES CHICKEN RICE" in Chinese characters, above a brightly lit stall with promotional images of food. Other signs include restroom symbols and an exit sign. The ambiance is casual and crowded.
Food Plate at Restaurant
A close-up shot of a white disposable plate containing sliced chicken with sauce, steamed greens, and brown crumbled topping. In the background, there is a cup of tea and small condiment bowls on a table mat. The setting suggests an indoor dining area.
Chicken Rice with Cucumber Slices
A plate of chicken rice topped with sliced cucumber on a red tray, accompanied by a white plastic fork.
Food Tray at Eatery
A meal served on a black tray with white paper plates, including Hainanese chicken rice, steamed vegetables, soy sauce, chili sauce, and broth. A plastic fork rests beside the rice. The tray has printed instructions: 'Keep table clean' and 'clean table'.
Food Plate at Counter
Close-up of a plate with rice, sliced chicken, liver, cucumber slices, and a shellfish on top. Background shows a table mat with partial text 'Keep the table clean'.
Food served on tray
A plate of sliced chicken with sauce sits on a black textured tray alongside a small bowl of red chili sauce. The tray rests on a printed mat with partial text including 'Keep the table clean' and 'for the table'. The setting appears to be an indoor food stall or restaurant counter.
Food served at a hawker stall
Two plates of Hainanese chicken rice on a black tray with condiments, placed on a green circular table. Plastic cutlery and a 'Keep the table clean' sign are visible. The setting appears to be an indoor food court or hawker center.
Restaurant Interior
Interior view of a food stall with stainless steel counter, hanging roasted chicken, staff wearing green apron, kitchen equipment including pots and fans, promotional signs on metal poles, condiment bottles, and a plate of rice on the counter.
Food stall interior
Interior view of a hawker center with orange tables, patrons dining, and food stalls in the background. A tray with rice, chicken, and soup is in focus on a table. The ceiling has exposed red beams and lighting fixtures.
Food Plate
A plate of rice with sliced pork, curry sauce, cabbage, and a fried egg on top. The plate has decorative floral patterns. The background shows a reddish table surface.
Food and drink at a hawker stall
A meal tray with Hainanese chicken rice, side dishes, a cup of juice, and a plush toy on an orange table. The setting appears to be indoors at a food stall or hawker center.
Food stall interior view
A plate of Hainanese chicken rice is in the foreground on a table with a white plastic fork and spoon. In the background, a person wearing a backpack stands before a food stall with a blue sign reading '興興海南雞飯' and 'HENG HENG HAINANES CHICKEN RICE'. The stall has promotional posters and advertisements on its facade. Yellow stools and tables are scattered around the area.
Heng Heng Hainanese Chicken Rice stall interior
Interior view of a food stall with customers waiting in line. The stall has a blue sign with white lettering reading 'HENG HENG HAINANES CHICKEN RICE' and Chinese characters above it. A menu board is displayed behind the counter showing images of dishes and prices. The ceiling features exposed metal beams and fans. Customers are seen from various angles, including a man wearing a 'The Chatai Squirrels' shirt. A child sits on a yellow stool nearby.
Hainanese chicken rice meal
A white paper bowl containing Hainanese chicken rice with sliced chicken, rice, cucumber slices, a dollop of chili sauce, and a side cup of broth on a black tray with plastic fork and spoon. The setting appears to be an indoor food stall or restaurant counter.
Food stall display with roasted chickens and certificates
Display case showing several whole roasted chickens hanging above a counter with self-service utensils and condiments. Multiple printed materials are mounted on the glass: Star Award, Certificate of Appreciation, CDC Voucher Accepted here, QR code for Heng Heng Chicken Rice, and Chinese New Year decorations featuring cartoon rabbits. Signage includes '自助服務' (Self-Service) and 'Lower in calories'. No shop front or menu visible.
Heng Heng Chicken Shop Interior
Interior view of a food stall with staff preparing chicken dishes. Customers are present; one wearing an apron is facing the counter. A green GrabFood sign stands nearby. The stall has a glass display case showing hanging chickens, packaged food items on shelves, and a QR code menu board. Above, a red banner reads 'เช็ค ชั่วโมงได้ตอน สุขุมวิท24'. No external storefront or entrance visible.
Heng Heng Hainanese Curry Rice Shop Interior
Interior view of a restaurant counter with wooden shelves, LED lighting, and a circular illuminated sign displaying '興興' and 'Heng Heng Hainanese Curry Rice'. A cash register is visible on the left, along with a sticker reading 'PLEASE REQUEST OUR RECEIPT FROM OUR CASHIER'. A digital display screen shows partial text including 'HENG HENG', and promotional signs indicate '$5 OFF' and '3% Cashback'. The floor has a checkered tile pattern. A vertical menu board displays Chinese characters and English text about 'Rong Wonton Noodle'.
Food stall interior
Customer holding a tray with food items including rice, chicken, noodles, and vegetables. Behind counter are stainless steel food containers, QR code signs, and decorative figurines. Signage includes 'Certificate of Appreciation' and 'Every diner deserves a clean table.'
Roasted chickens displayed in glass case
Multiple roasted chickens hanging in a display case with bright lighting. Reflections of the street and buildings are visible on the glass surface.
Food Service Interior
Table setting with plates of Hainanese chicken rice, including sliced chicken, greens, fried shallots, steamed rice, and small bowls of soup and chili sauce. The table is wooden, and the food is served on white disposable plates.
Food served at a hawker stall
Two plates of food on a table: one with sliced chicken and condiments, the other with offal in broth. Small bowls contain dipping sauces. The setting appears to be an indoor hawker center or eatery.
Chicken Rice Dish
A plate of sliced chicken in a light sauce with cucumber slices on a white speckled tray. The dish is served on an orange table surface with a crumpled napkin nearby.
Food stall interior
Interior view of a food stall with bright fluorescent lighting, shelves holding condiments and containers, a fan hanging from the ceiling, and red decorative elements including a lion head ornament. A large printed menu board is mounted above the counter showing Hainanese chicken rice set meal options.
Heng Heng Hainanese Chicken Rice Shop Front
Interior view of a food stall with customers waiting; blue sign displays "HENG HENG HAINANESE CHICKEN RICE" in English and Chinese characters. A staff member wearing a mask prepares food behind the counter. The area includes promotional posters, price tags, and decorative items like red lanterns. No external storefront or entrance is visible.
Food in Takeout Container
Close-up of sliced chicken over rice in a white foam takeout container. The chicken appears tender and lightly seasoned with a hint of green herb. No branding or signage is visible.
Food stall display with roasted chickens and awards
A glass-fronted food stall displaying several roasted chickens hanging in a row. Multiple framed certificates and awards are mounted on the front panel, including 'Certificate of Award For The Fine Culinary Skill', 'Star Award', and 'Certificate of Appreciation'. Promotional materials include a CDC Voucher sign, QR code for payment, and Chinese characters on a yellow plaque. Decorative cartoon figures flank the center. A sign reads 'Every diner deserves a clean table.'
Food in takeout container
A white foam food container with sliced chicken over rice, accompanied by a boiled egg, cucumber slices, leafy greens, and a topping of brown crispy crumbs. A plastic spoon is partially visible inside the container.
Roasted chickens on display
Three whole chickens, two raw and one roasted, are displayed behind glass in a food stall. A red banner with 'CDC Voucher' is visible at the bottom of the frame. The setting appears to be an indoor food counter or market stall.
Food Court Interior
Interior view of a food court with orange tables, blue stools, and multiple stalls in the background. People are seated or walking around. In the foreground, two plates of Hainanese chicken rice are served on white plates with side dishes like cucumber slices and greens. The ceiling has exposed orange metal beams and lighting fixtures.
Chicken Rice Dish on Red Tray
A plate of sliced chicken with sauce, served on a red tray with three small bowls of condiments: red chili sauce, light yellow sauce, and dark soy sauce. The setting appears to be a food stall or restaurant interior with a red table surface.
Food stall interior
Kitchen area with stainless steel pots, shelves holding containers, hanging fan, red tassels and orange decorations, countertop with oranges and a lion-themed sticker.
Food stall interior with promotional materials and cooking display
Interior view of a food stall featuring roasted chickens hanging above the counter, various awards and certificates displayed on the wall, self-service signage, QR code payment option, CDC voucher acceptance notice, and red decorative elements including tiger and pig figurines. A staff member is seen working behind the counter. The setup includes condiment containers, utensils in trays, and red plastic serving trays.
Food stall interior with chicken display and awards
Interior view of a food stall featuring hanging roasted chickens, multiple framed certificates and awards, QR codes, CDC voucher sign, and stacks of disposable cutlery and plates. Decorative red dragon motifs are present. A price board at the top shows "WHOLE $30" and "HALF $15".
Food served on a tray
A meal consisting of Hainanese chicken rice with sliced chicken, fried rice, and a side dish of offal in sauce, presented on white disposable plates atop a red tray. Two small bowls contain soup or broth, and there is a glass of water and an orange beverage nearby. The setting appears to be indoors at a food stall or restaurant.
Hainanese Chicken Rice Stall
Interior view of a food stall with a blue sign reading 'HAINANES CHICKEN'. A staff member is seen from behind near the counter. Multiple promotional posters, price lists, and QR codes are displayed on the walls. Visible signage includes 'Happy New Year' and 'CDC Voucher Accepted here'. The stall appears to be in a hawker center.
Food court interior with Heng Neng Hainanese Chicken Rice stall
Interior view of a food court with customers dining and queuing at a stall labeled 'HENG NENG HAINANES CHICKEN RICE'. People are seated on yellow stools, ceiling fans are visible, and the floor is tiled. A green-lit adjacent shopfront is partially visible to the left.
Heng Heng Hainanese Chicken Rice Shop Interior
Interior view of a food stall with a blue sign displaying "興興海南雞飯" and "HENG HENG HAINANESE CHICKEN RICE". The counter displays roasted chickens, rice bowls, condiments, and red trays. Behind the counter are cooking equipment, stacked plates, and promotional materials including QR codes and certificates. A menu board above shows images and prices for items like Roasted Chicken Rice ($5/7), Hainanese Chicken Rice Set Meal ($6/8), and Viscera ($4). Decor includes red Chinese New Year decorations.
Food stall interior with staff preparing food
A man in a green shirt and apron wearing a face mask is working behind a counter. The area includes condiments, a fan, shelves with containers, and promotional materials like CDC Voucher stickers and QR codes. A red New Year menu board is mounted on the wall showing chicken prices and side dish options.
Chicken Rice Stall Interior
Interior view of a food stall with roasted chicken and Hainanese chicken rice signage. Visible are sauce dispensers, stacked plates, promotional posters, QR codes, and certificates on the counter. A customer is partially visible holding a phone.