Restaurant in Singapore, Singapore
Michelin-recognised chicken rice for under S$10.

Margaret Drive Sin Kee Chicken Rice has earned back-to-back Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition in 2024 and 2025 under chef Benson Leong — and it costs under S$10 a head. This Holland Drive hawker stall is the straightforward answer for anyone asking where to eat serious chicken rice in Singapore without a reservation or a large budget.
For under S$10 a head, Margaret Drive Sin Kee Chicken Rice at Holland Drive delivers the kind of chicken rice that has earned back-to-back Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition in 2024 and 2025. That two-year streak from Michelin's inspectors is the clearest signal available that this is not a stall coasting on neighbourhood loyalty. Chef Benson Leong's cooking has been independently verified as worth seeking out, and at this price point, the risk of disappointment is as low as the entry cost. If you are in Singapore and chicken rice is on your list, this belongs near the leading of it — ahead of pricier hawker-adjacent options and alongside the city's most decorated street food.
The stall sits in a void deck hawker setting at 40 Holland Drive, #01-39, in a residential estate in the Holland Village area. Visually, this is exactly what Michelin's Bib Gourmand programme was designed to surface: a no-frills counter in a functional public space, with plastic chairs, communal tables, and the kind of mise-en-scène that signals the food is the entire point. There is no ambient lighting to soften the experience, no curated playlist, and no front-of-house staff explaining the menu. What you see is the stall, the queue, and the plates coming out — and on a busy morning or lunchtime, there will be a queue.
That queue is worth noting for practical planning. Bib Gourmand recognition typically accelerates foot traffic, and Sin Kee has been on Michelin's radar long enough for the word to spread well beyond the immediate neighbourhood. Arriving early , before the midday rush , gives you the leading chance of a seat without waiting. Hours are not published in our current data, so confirm before making a special trip, particularly if you are coming from outside the Holland area.
Chicken rice in Singapore exists on a spectrum from perfunctory canteen fare to the kind of preparation that draws comparison with the leading versions in Malaysia and Hong Kong. Sin Kee sits at the serious end of that spectrum. The Bib Gourmand is awarded on the basis of good food at a moderate price , it is not a consolation prize for hawker stalls, and Michelin's inspectors eat anonymously. Two consecutive years of recognition under chef Benson Leong tells you the quality is consistent, not a one-cycle fluke.
As a street food category, chicken rice rewards attention to a small number of variables: the texture and seasoning of the bird, the quality of the rice cooked in chicken stock and aromatics, and the accompanying sauces. These are the details that separate a Bib Gourmand stall from the dozens of chicken rice counters operating within a few kilometres. Specific dishes and current menu items are not confirmed in our data, so treat the Michelin credential as your primary ordering anchor , what Michelin's inspectors ate here twice is the reason you are making the trip.
Solo diners and pairs are the natural fit. The hawker setting means communal seating, quick turnover, and no pressure to linger , it is a format that works well when you are eating alone or with one other person and want to move on with your day. Groups of four or more can seat together at communal tables when space allows, but this is not a venue where you book a table for a celebration dinner. The experience is about the food, not the occasion.
If you are building a Singapore street food itinerary, Sin Kee pairs logically with other Bib Gourmand and Michelin-recognised hawker stops. Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle is the obvious cross-reference for serious hawker eating in the city, as is 545 Whampoa Prawn Noodles and A Noodle Story. For a broader regional picture of street food at this standard, 888 Hokkien Mee in George Town and Air Itam Duck Rice are useful comparisons across the Straits.
There is no cocktail or bar program here, and none should be expected. This is a hawker stall. Drinks will run to the standard hawker accompaniments , kopi, teh, or canned beverages from adjacent drinks stalls. If a drinks program matters to your outing, plan it separately: Singapore's bar scene is well-developed, and our full Singapore bars guide covers the options. Treat Sin Kee as a food stop, not an evening venue.
For the full picture of eating well in Singapore across price points, see our full Singapore restaurants guide. Other Michelin-recognised hawker options worth tracking down include 91 Fried Kway Teow Mee and Adam Rd Noo Cheng Big Prawn Noodle. If you are travelling beyond Singapore, comparable street food standards can be found at A Pong Mae Sunee in Phuket, Ah Boy Koay Teow Th'ng in George Town, Air Itam Sister Curry Mee, Ali Nasi Lemak Daun Pisang, Anuwat in Phang Nga, and Banana Boy in Hong Kong. For hotels, bars, and experiences in Singapore, see our Singapore hotels guide, bars guide, wineries guide, and experiences guide.
| Venue | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Margaret Drive Sin Kee Chicken Rice | $ | — |
| Zén | $$$$ | — |
| Jaan by Kirk Westaway | $$$ | — |
| Iggy's | $$$ | — |
| Summer Pavilion | $$ | — |
| Waku Ghin | $$$$ | — |
A quick look at how Margaret Drive Sin Kee Chicken Rice measures up.
This is a hawker stall at 40 Holland Drive, #01-39, in a residential void deck setting — no reservations, no table service, and no frills. You join a queue, order at the counter, and find a seat at communal tables. It has earned Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition in both 2024 and 2025, which means the food has been independently verified as high quality at a low price. Come early or expect to wait; the queue moves but the stall does draw a crowd.
There is no booking system — this is a hawker stall and it operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early, particularly at peak lunch hours, to avoid a long wait or the risk of selling out. No phone or website is available for advance contact.
Dress casually and practically. This is an open-air hawker environment at a void deck — there is no dress code and no expectation beyond comfort. Shorts and sandals are standard; anything smarter than that is unnecessary.
Chicken rice is the only reason to come, and the Bib Gourmand recognition from Michelin in 2024 and 2025 confirms it is prepared to a high standard. The stall is run by Benson Leong, and the format is a hawker specialist menu rather than a broad offering. Order the chicken rice and let the stall do what it does — the price point sits well under S$10 per head.
Groups can eat here, but the hawker setting means communal seating and no reserved tables. Larger groups may end up split across tables depending on availability. For a sit-down group meal with a dedicated table, this format is not the right fit — but for four or fewer people who do not mind flexible seating, it works fine.
No specific dietary accommodation information is available for this stall. Chicken rice is the core offering, and hawker kitchens typically have limited capacity to modify dishes. If you have serious dietary requirements, contact the stall directly before visiting — no phone or website is listed in available records, so an in-person visit to ask is the practical option.
Solo dining is the natural format here. Hawker stalls suit single diners — you order one plate, take a communal seat, and eat without any pressure to fill a table or share dishes. At under S$10 and with back-to-back Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition in 2024 and 2025, it is one of the most straightforward value decisions in Singapore eating.
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