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First hawker stall to receive a Michelin star (2016). Cheapest Michelin-starred meal globally. Soy sauce recipe is the signature.

ShiokScore Breakdown

Scored across 5 dimensions specific to chicken rice. Learn what each means →

Rice Fragrance 75

Aroma and flavour of the rice — pandan leaf, chicken fat, garlic oil. Should smell before you taste.

Chicken Texture 82

Between silky and dry. The collagen 'jelly' layer under the skin is a sign of quality, not a defect.

Chilli Quality 77

Every stall's secret weapon. Ginger-forward vs lime-forward vs garlic-heavy. Balance of heat, acid, and flavour.

Sauce Balance 93

Dark soy sauce sweetness, ginger paste sharpness, and how they complement the chicken and rice together.

Portion Value 85

Amount of chicken relative to price, rice quantity, and overall value compared to hawker norms.

Braised in a dark soy and spice master stock. Sweeter, richer, darker meat. The sauce is the star — recipe often kept secret for generations.