Michelin-listed Hainanese chicken rice at Alexandra Village — one dish, one focus, expect to queue.
Zi Jing Cheng at Alexandra Village Food Centre is a Michelin-listed hawker stall that serves only one item: Hainanese boneless chicken rice. This single-minded focus has earned the stall a devoted following and a place on the Michelin guide, as the kitchen channels all its effort into perfecting every component — the poached chicken is silky and boneless, the rice is fragrant with chicken stock and pandan, and the chilli sauce is sharp and moreish.
The stall's minimalist approach means you will not find roast chicken, char siew, or any other variations here — just the classic Hainanese preparation done exceptionally well. Queues form during lunch as word has spread among food enthusiasts, but the wait is generally manageable.
At hawker prices, a Michelin-acknowledged plate of chicken rice represents extraordinary value. For the purest expression of Hainanese chicken rice, Zi Jing Cheng at Alexandra Village proves that one dish done right is enough.
120 Bukit Merah Lane 1, #01-15 Alexandra Village Food Centre, Singapore 150120
Floor 1 · Alexandra Village Food Centre
Operating Hours
Closed - Opens Tomorrow
Opens tomorrow at 10:30 am
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
10:30 am–2:30 pm
Friday (Today)
10:30 am–2:30 pm
Saturday
10:30 am–2:30 pm
Sunday
Closed
Menu information is not available at this time.
Overall Rating
4.5/5
Based on 118 Google reviews
Negative Reviews
Chye Yen
Ordered half chicken but seller doesnt tell that theres a missing piece/ out of stock and yet we paid full price. We told them why is lesser than usual and they dont even tend to ask or suggest to replace the missing piece with other parts. Foods are nice but not a honest seller. Be aware of this.
Positive Reviews
CK C
Superb value for money chicken rice. Only $3.50 even for thigh meat, and the plate included a bit of acar, chunks of cucumbers, a slice of tomato and some cilantro. The rice was how it should be - oily and fragrant. The soup was tasty too. …
리ybbo비읍
One of top choice for Chicken Rice in town. Have been patronising this stall for years. Tender poached chicken. Fragrance rice and not so oily. Chillis not too garlicky. The well flavoured soup complete the meal. $8.50 for lower portion. Worth it.
Ivy S
Usually we get the roasted chicken rice, but this is the first time we liked the non roasted kind. Very good! Worth the queue wait.
Sean Goh
Chance upon this stall selling chicken rice at Alexandra Village food centre. Have walked pass this stall quit a few times whenever i am here at this hawker centre. Decided to give this place a try since i couldn't decided what to have for …
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Zi Jing Cheng Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice 紫金城
Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice Shop Front
The image shows the exterior of a Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice shop, featuring a red signboard with Chinese and English text. Below the main sign, there is a self-service menu board listing prices for different portions. The storefront includes hanging chicken parts visible through glass doors, along with various kitchen equipment and utensils inside.
Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice Stall
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Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice Stall
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Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice Stall
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Hainanese Bone Shop Front
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Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice Shop Front
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Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice Shop Front
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Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice Stall
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Hainanese Bone Soup Shop Front
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Food Tray with Meals
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Hawker Meal Tray
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Chilled Chicken Dish
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Raw Chicken Display
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Hainanese Chicken Rice with Pickles and Tomato
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Chicken Rice Meal
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Hainanese Chicken Rice Meal
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Rice with Condiments
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Rice with Shrimp on Red Plate
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Food Stall Display
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Raw Chicken Display at Food Stall
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Takeout Fried Rice with Chicken
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Rice and Side Dishes
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Hawker Meal Tray
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Bowl of Mixed Meat and Vegetable Salad
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Food Station with Condiments and Awards
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Hawker Meal Tray
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Michelin Star Display
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Food Court Interior Scene
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Chicken Rice with Pickled Vegetables
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Hainanese Chicken Rice Plate
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Food stall interior view
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Hainanese Chicken Rice Meal
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Food Court Scene
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Food Stall Interior
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Rice and Side Dishes Meal
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Food Court Interior Scene
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Food Stall Interior
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Hawker Meal Tray
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Hainanese Chicken Rice
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Hainanese Chicken Rice Meal
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Hainanese Chicken Rice Plate
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Hainanese Chicken Rice Meal
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Hawker Meal Tray
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