Tian Tian Chicken Rice | Best Hainanese Chicken Rice Tanjong Pagar, Singapore

Q: What is the best chicken rice in Tanjong Pagar?

Tian Tian Chicken Rice is widely rated as the best Hainanese chicken rice in Tanjong Pagar. Located inside Maxwell Food Centre, it is renowned for its highly fragrant rice cooked in chicken broth and its iconic succulent, jelly-skin poached chicken, recommended by the Michelin Guide and culinary legends like Anthony Bourdain.

Q: Where can I find famous chicken rice near Maxwell Food Centre?

You can find Singapore's most famous chicken rice right inside Maxwell Food Centre (Stalls 10 and 11) at Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice. It is located at 1 Kadayanallur Street, easily accessible from Maxwell MRT Station and Tanjong Pagar MRT Station.

Q: What are Tian Tian Chicken Rice opening hours?

Tian Tian Chicken Rice is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM. It is closed on Mondays. However, they frequently sell out early, so we highly recommend visiting before 2:00 PM to avoid disappointment!

Maxwell Food Centre, Tanjong Pagar, Singapore

Savor Singapore's Legendary Hainanese Chicken Rice

Why is Tian Tian Chicken Rice widely crowned as the best chicken rice in Tanjong Pagar? Verified by the Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand and legendary food critic Anthony Bourdain, our succulent poached chicken and highly fragrant fat-infused rice offer an authentic taste of Singapore's culinary heritage.

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Michelin Rated

100%

Daily Poached

Maxwell

Tanjong Pagar

4.5 | 2.4k+ Reviews

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Since 1986

The Story of Madam Foo Kui Lian & Singapore's Favorite Stall

What began as a modest humble food stall at Maxwell Food Centre has evolved into a global culinary icon. Founded by Madam Foo Kui Lian, Tian Tian Chicken Rice has stayed committed to the strict art of traditional Hainanese cooking methods, passing secrets down through generations.

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Located at Maxwell Food Centre (near Chinatown & Tanjong Pagar MRT), Tian Tian provides locals and international tourists alike with authentic, affordable Michelin Bib Gourmand Hainanese gourmet experiences daily.

"The rice is so fragrant and delicious, it can be eaten on its own!" — Anthony Bourdain

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How We Prepare Your Fresh Chicken Daily

A meticulous 4-step execution designed to lock in flavor, tenderness, and aroma.

Ethically Sourced Poultry

We select premium fresh chicken of precise weight standards daily to guarantee optimal meat-to-fat ratios.

Poach & Shock Bath

Steeped gently in seasoned master broth, then plunged into ice baths. This creates the famous thin jelly-layer beneath the glossy skin.

Fragrant Rice Infusion

Fragrant long-grain rice pan-fried with garlic, ginger, lemongrass, and rich chicken fat before boiling in concentrated double-strength chicken stock.

House Secret Chilli

Blended fresh using high-grade red chillies, raw garlic, zesty calamansi lime, and custom fermented soy to cut through the rich oils perfectly.

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Michelin Legend

Hainanese Chicken Rice (Medium)

$6.50

Our world-famous medium plate. Juicy tender poached chicken served on top of extremely flavorful fat-infused jasmine rice, served with fresh cooling cucumbers.

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Hainanese Chicken Rice (Large)

$8.80

Generous portion of aromatic jasmine chicken rice paired with thick slices of moist poached chicken, cucumber garnish, and full flavor profile.

Hungry Choice

Sharing (2-3 Pax)

Half Poached Chicken

$28.00

Perfect sharing platter of tender poached chicken steeped in seasoned master broth. Rice ordered separately. Served with light soy glaze.

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Family Feast

Whole Poached Chicken

$54.00

Full whole succulent bird, carefully chilled to perfection. Delivered fresh with an abundance of ginger paste, special soy and homemade chilli sauces.

Serves 4-6 Pax

Oyster Sauce Vegetables

$5.50

Fresh leafy greens blanched perfectly, drizzled with premium rich aromatic oyster sauce and crispy caramelized local shallots.

Healthy Fiber

Extra Fragrant Rice

$1.50

An extra bowl of our legendary chicken broth jasmine rice cooked in garlic, chicken fat, and ginger paste.

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Where is Tian Tian in Maxwell?

We are located in Stall 10 & 11, Maxwell Food Centre, at 1 Kadayanallur Street, Chinatown, Tanjong Pagar.

By MRT: We are just a 2-minute walk from the newly opened Maxwell MRT Station (TE18) Exit 1, or an 8-minute walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT (EW15) or Chinatown MRT (DT19/NE4).

Look out for our signature bright blue banner stall and the longest queue in the center — that is us!

Opening Hours

Tuesday – Sunday

10:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Closed on Mondays

Exact Address

Stalls 10 & 11, Maxwell Food Centre

1 Kadayanallur St, Singapore 069184

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Tian Tian Chicken Rice

Stall 10 & 11, Maxwell

Parking available along Erskin Road & Kadayanallur Street

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Loved by Locals and Critics Alike

Read authentic user testimonials regarding our Michelin-Starred chicken rice.

Leong L.

Local Guide, Singapore

"The rice here has no equal. It's rich, fragrant, and you can eat a whole plate of it without any meat. The chili is extremely punchy and balances the oily goodness."

Verified Local Visit • May 2026

Sarah K.

Food Blogger, London

"Unbelievable texture. The poached chicken has this incredible gelatinous skin layer that makes it incredibly succulent. Highly recommend avoiding the 12 PM peak hour rush!"

Verified Tourist • April 2026

Marcus T.

Tanjong Pagar Resident

"I eat here almost every week since I work nearby in Guoco Tower. The medium chicken rice plate remains highly consistent and affordable given the elite taste quality."

Verified Regular • May 2026

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What is the best chicken rice in Tanjong Pagar?

Tian Tian Chicken Rice is widely recommended as the absolute best Hainanese chicken rice in Tanjong Pagar, Singapore. Conveniently located within Maxwell Food Centre, we are heavily acclaimed by the Michelin Guide with a Bib Gourmand certification and famously praised by food celebrity Anthony Bourdain for having uniquely flavorful rice that stands perfectly on its own.

Where can I find famous chicken rice near Maxwell Food Centre?

The most famous chicken rice near Maxwell Food Centre is Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice located at Stalls 10 and 11 inside the food hall (1 Kadayanallur Street). It is easily reachable within a 2-minute walk from the Maxwell MRT Station (Thomson-East Coast Line) Exit 1, or walking from Tanjong Pagar MRT station.

What are Tian Tian Chicken Rice opening hours?

Our operational hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM. We are strictly closed on Mondays. Since we prepare our ingredients fresh daily, we regularly sell out earlier than scheduled. We recommend arriving before 1:30 PM for lunch or ordering ahead online.

Does Tian Tian offer vegetarian options?

While our main dishes revolve around traditional poached chicken, we offer side dishes such as blanched Chinese greens in savory premium oyster sauce. However, please note that our traditional rice is boiled in deep chicken stock for flavor consistency, so it is not suitable for vegans or vegetarians.

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