Margaret Drive Sin Kee Chicken Rice

A Michelin Bib Gourmand Chicken Rice Stall That Costs Less Than a Coffee in Most Cities

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.

What You Are Walking Into

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.

The Food Case for Booking (or Just Showing Up)

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.

Who This Works For

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.

A Note on the Drinks Program

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.

More Singapore Street Food and Dining

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What should a first-timer know about Margaret Drive Sin Kee Chicken Rice? Walk in, join the queue, and order simply. The stall has back-to-back Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition (2024 and 2025), which means the food quality has been independently verified twice. Prices are under S$10 per person, making this one of the lowest-risk dining decisions in Singapore. Come hungry and come before the lunch rush.
• How far ahead should I book Margaret Drive Sin Kee Chicken Rice? There is no booking system , this is a walk-in hawker stall. Michelin recognition has increased foot traffic, so timing matters more than advance planning. Arriving before the peak lunch window gives you the leading chance of a short wait. The booking difficulty is classed as easy, but queue length at peak hours is real.
• What should I wear to Margaret Drive Sin Kee Chicken Rice? No dress code applies. This is a hawker stall in a residential estate , shorts, sandals, and a t-shirt are the norm. Smart casual is fine but unnecessary. Dress for the Singapore heat, not the occasion.
• What should I order at Margaret Drive Sin Kee Chicken Rice? Chicken rice is the singular focus here, and Michelin's inspectors have validated it twice under chef Benson Leong. Specific current menu items and pricing are not confirmed in our data, but the core product , chicken, rice, and sauces , is what you are here for. Let the Bib Gourmand credential guide you: order the main dish and keep it simple.
• Can Margaret Drive Sin Kee Chicken Rice accommodate groups? Groups can eat here, but the hawker format means communal seating and no private space. Groups of four or more will need to find table space in the shared seating area , feasible during quieter periods, trickier at peak times. This is a better fit for pairs or small groups than for large party dining.
• Does Margaret Drive Sin Kee Chicken Rice handle dietary restrictions? No contact details or menu information are available to confirm how dietary needs are handled. The core product is poultry-based. If you have specific dietary requirements, arriving in person and asking directly is the only reliable approach , there is no website or phone number in our current data to check in advance.
• Is Margaret Drive Sin Kee Chicken Rice good for solo dining? Yes , hawker stalls are among the most solo-friendly dining formats in Singapore. You join a queue, find a seat at a communal table, eat quickly, and leave. There is no social pressure, no minimum spend, and no awkwardness about dining alone. At under S$10, the cost of a solo lunch here is lower than a coffee at most hotel lobbies in the city.