Let’s go makan!
Are you in the midst of your period blues? Then, aside from taking care of yourself with a good movie or two, why not tuck into a dish that’s not only somewhat customizable but also so good, it just might make you get through the pain.
Said to be adapted from early Chinese immigrants, Hainanese Chicken is one of the most popular Singaporean dishes. It’s a chicken rice dish, served with rice cooked in chicken broth, with three dipping sauces – ginger, dark soy sauce, and chili. Some restaurants here offer a half and half option where the other half is roasted chicken.
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Wanna know the best places to get some real good Hainanese chicken? Check out this list and if you want to see more options, just search for ‘HAINANESE CHICKEN‘ on the Booky app!
The Rabbit Hole – Makati
The Rabbit Hole is a unique, quirky rest stop where you’re “fur-ry” to be yourself. On the path of culinary discovery, it’s their job to make sure that among good friends and great food, your hopes and dreams make leaps and bounds, as your inspirations soar higher.
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20 Malugay St, San Antonio, Makati
(02) 772-6807
Wee Nam Kee – multiple branches
Wee Nam Kee is one of the most popular and most loved Singaporean restaurant here in the Philippines. It’s popular for their Hainanese chicken that comes in steamed or roasted; you can even do a half and half order to try both! Read our feature here.
Hai Chix & Steaks – multiple branches
Hai Chix & Steaks is a restaurant where East meets West under one roof. It’s an eatery specializing in two things: steaks and Hainanese chicken.
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Hops & Brews – Poblacion
Hops & Brews offers great drinks from morning ’til late at night. They offer specialty coffees based on single origin beans to power up your day to their classic cocktails to satisfy your thirst at the end of the day. Their Fried Hainanese Chicken is a unique must-try! Read more here.
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7862 Makati Avenue, Poblacion, Makati
(0916) 785-0568
Bugis – Banawe
Bugis is a popular shopping street, food hub and tourist spot in Singapore. Bugis, as its name suggests, serves Singaporen hawker-style street food favorites such as the Hainanese chicken, their signature steamboat Laksa soup, fish tofu and curry balls.
Insider Tip: Check out Chomp Chomp too! It's also by Bugis so you can expect their Hainanese Chicken Rice meals to be sulit and delicious!
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78 N. Roxas St, Near Banawe, Sto. Domingo, Quezon City
(02) 245-2806
Ji Fan Lah – Banawe
Ji Fan Lah is a cozy Singaporean restaurant in QC serving up authentic Singapore Hainanese Chicken at an affordable price.
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150 Mayon Street, Sta. Teresita, Banawe, Quezon City
(0917) 516-5709
Balestier Cuisine – Marikina
Balestier offers an Asian fusion cuisine that was inspired by distinct Singaporean flavors. Must try dishes are their Laksa Tsukemen, Bak Kut Teh Risotto, Hainanese Chicken, and more.
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14 Nicanor Roxas, San Roque, Marikina
(02) 794-6199
101 Hawker Food House – multiple branches
101 Hawker Food House is a Singaporean hawker-inspired food joint that serves specialty dishes like Nasi Goreng, Char Kway Teow, Chicken Rice and Laksa.
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Empress Jade – Poblacion
Empress Jade is a casual Chinese restaurant inside the I’M Hotel in Poblacion. It serves dimsum, Hainanese chicken, assorted roast platter, and more.
Reservations are accepted
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UG/F I’m Hotel, Makati cor Kalayaan Ave, Poblacion, Makati
(02) 755-7888
Goreng Goreng – Marikina
Goreng Goreng serves South East Asian cuisine such as Hainanese chicken, laksa, chicken satay, mee goreng, and other Asian specialties.
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82 Liwasang Kalayaan St, Marikina Heights, Marikina
(0975) 509-4843
Hainanese Delights – multiple branches
Hainanese Delights serves Singaporean dishes at affordable prices. They have chicken rice, laksa, dumplings, and more.
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Tao Yuan – multiple branches
Tao Yuan originated in Singapore, serving Singaporean and Chinese comfort food such as their Hainanese chicken, char kway teow, peking duck, and more.
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