Thursday, January 08, 2026

Visiting Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice in 2026

Chicken Rice

I saw mostly tourists at Maxwell Food Centre this afternoon, but strangely there was no one in line at Tian Tian Chicken Rice despite the cordoned-off queuing system that they have. So I quickly grabbed a plate given that I haven't had it in such a long time.

It's interesting that they're now using branded cardboard containers and disposable cutlery, not unlike a commercialized fast food chain. Well, I guess they have since expanded to a few locations, and they even take credit cards at the hawker stall now!

The good thing was that the chicken was pleasantly firm yet moist, and the rice was not overcooked either. But it was a bit garlic-heavy, and I wish that they used pure sesame oil instead of that thick brown sauce. I also forgot that I have to proactively ask for scallions here.

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