Maxwell Hainanese Chicken Rice at Maxwell Food Centre
Location: 1 Kadayanallur St, #01-40 Maxwell Food Centre, Singapore 069184
Maxwell Food Centre
Hainanese chicken rice at Maxwell Food Centre, one of Singapore's most iconic stalls.
Hainanese chicken rice at Maxwell Food Centre, one of Singapore's most iconic stalls.
Maxwell Hainanese Chicken Rice is a celebrated chicken rice stall at Maxwell Food Centre, one of Singapore's most iconic hawker destinations. The stall serves the classic Hainanese-style dish with tender poached chicken, fragrant rice cooked in chicken stock, and a zesty chilli-ginger sauce. Maxwell Food Centre is synonymous with chicken rice, and this stall is among the most recognised names in a centre that draws food lovers from across the island and beyond. The queues can be long, but the consistent quality and familiar flavours keep both locals and tourists coming back for a plate of Singapore's national dish.Operating Hours
Overall Rating
Based on 27 Google reviews
Negative Reviews
ALDAO VELVET
Bland, one of worst in Singapore, avoid it to avoid bad food and bad attitude.
Positive Reviews
Erica Ang
Had chicken rice here and honestly more worth it than the other places with long queues. Service was great, quick, and food was good. Give this place a chance!
Joshua Ingamells
Best chicken rice I’ve had in Singapore so far. Line went down fast, service was good.
EKS
Delicious, the chicken was very juicy and soft, 10/10 would come back
L L
Super tasty!! Specially the rice, chicken also very good!!
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Maxwell Hainanese Chicken Rice
Maxwell Hainanese Chicken Rice
A food stall with a blue sign displaying the name "Maxwell Hainanese Chicken Rice" in English and Chinese. Below the sign are images of various dishes, including liver/gizzard, bean sprouts, oyster sauce vegetables, Hainanese chicken rice, and roasted chicken rice. The stall also displays a menu for Bak Kut Teh.
Maxwell Hainanese Chicken Rice
A food stall with a large blue sign that reads "Maxwell Hainanese Chicken Rice" in English and Chinese. Below the sign are pictures of various dishes, including chicken rice, roasted chicken rice, and vegetables. Several whole chickens are hanging in a display case. People are standing in front of the stall, ordering food.
Maxwell Hainanese Chicken Rice
A busy food stall with a long queue of customers. The stall has a prominent blue sign with Chinese characters and English text that reads "Maxwell Hainanese Chicken Rice 01-40". Below the sign are images of various dishes, including chicken rice, with prices displayed. There are also hanging roasted chickens visible. Another stall to the right has a red sign with Chinese characters and images of food.
Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice Stall
A busy hawker stall with a blue sign that reads "TIAN TIAN HAINANESE CHICKEN RICE" in English and Chinese. The stall is serving customers, and there is a display of food items. The stall has been operating since 1986 and is described as a Singapore icon.
Uncle Louis Famous Chicken Rice Stall
A stall with a large illuminated sign advertising Hainanese Chicken Rice. Below the main sign is a menu board displaying various chicken rice dishes and other roasted meats with prices. Two men are standing in front of the stall. The stall has a rooster logo and the name "Uncle Louis Famous Chicken Rice" is visible.
Mixed Meat Rice Plate
A close-up shot of a white oval plate filled with various meats served over rice. The meats include slices of steamed chicken, char siu (barbecued pork), and crispy roasted pork belly. A small dish of chili sauce is visible in the background, along with another plate of rice topped with roasted duck. A logo with a rooster and text is partially visible on the plate in the foreground.
Busy Food Court with Many Stalls and Diners
A bustling indoor food court with a high ceiling supported by an intricate metal structure. Numerous ceiling fans are visible, some in motion, circulating air. The food court is filled with people dining at tables and queuing at various food stalls. The stalls display menus and food items, suggesting a wide variety of culinary options. The overall atmosphere is lively and crowded.
Chicken and Rice Meal
A close-up overhead view of a meal served on white disposable plates. The meal includes a plate of rice, a plate with sliced roasted duck and chicken, cucumber slices, and a braised egg. A small cup of broth and a tall plastic cup of yellow beverage with a red lid are also visible. A carton with text that reads "by the Bay" is in the background.
Hainanese Chicken Rice
A plate of Hainanese chicken rice served with a side of soup, chili sauce, dark soy sauce, and a glass of beer. The chicken is sliced and arranged on a bed of greens, topped with fried shallots and a savory sauce. A portion of fluffy white rice is served on a separate plate.
Chicken Rice
A plate of sliced poached chicken served with cucumber slices and a dark sauce, accompanied by a bowl of rice and a small bowl of broth. The plate has a logo that reads "Famous Chicken Rice" and some Chinese characters.
Chicken Rice
A plate of chicken rice served with sliced chicken, rice, cucumber slices, a small bowl of chili sauce, and a cup of clear soup with chopped green onions. The meal is presented on a red tray.
Maxwell Hainanese Chicken Rice Stall
A food stall with a prominent blue sign displaying "MAXWELL HAINANESE CHICKEN RICE" in English and Chinese characters. Below the sign, a row of images showcases various dishes with their prices, including Gizzard ($3/5), Bean Sprout ($3/5), Oyster Sauce Veg ($3/5), Hainanese Chicken Rice ($3/5/6), and Roasted Chicken Rice ($5/8). In the foreground, a man wearing a yellow shirt and a face mask stands near hanging chickens and a display for Bak Kut Teh.
Chicken Rice
A plate of chicken rice served with sliced cucumbers, a small bowl of soup with chopped green onions, and a small dish of chili sauce. The food is on a white paper plate and a green plastic tray.
Mixed Roasted Meats Platter
A white oval plate filled with various roasted meats, including sliced poached chicken, char siu (barbecued pork), and crispy roasted pork belly. Slices of cucumber are visible underneath the meats. A small dish of chili sauce and a bowl of clear broth are also on the table, along with a separate plate of white rice. The food is served on a blue tray with a checkered tablecloth underneath. A logo with a rooster is visible on the plate.
Chicken Rice Meal
A plate of chicken rice with steamed chicken, bok choy, and fried shallots, served with a bowl of soup, chili sauce, minced garlic, and dark soy sauce. The plate has a logo of a chicken and the text "Chicken Rice" in English and Chinese. A circular orange and white promotional flyer about scam prevention is on the table.
Hainanese Chicken Rice Stall
A food stall display featuring various chicken rice dishes, roasted meats, and side dishes. Several whole roasted chickens and large cuts of roasted pork are hanging in the display window. Menu boards and price lists are visible, along with images of the food offerings. The stall also displays signs with country names like Singapore, Germany, Taiwan, Japan, and London.
Chicken Rice Meal
A plate of chicken rice with a side of soup and a dish of chicken with vegetables. The plate has a logo that says "Famous Chicken Rice" in English and Chinese.
Hainanese Chicken Rice Stall
A food stall with a large sign advertising Hainanese Chicken Rice. The sign features images of the dish and its various components, along with prices. Below the sign, there are displays of roasted chickens and a menu board. A man is working behind the counter.
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