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Traditional hainanese chicken rice and zi char place tucked in a cozy corner of a busy street. Rice of chicken rice was nice and fragrant. Hainan fen was the standout dish, got the spicy one and recommend it. Paired with sides of collagen soup with fish maw and eggplant. Love the collagen soup although my partner found the taste a bit strong. Eggplant was good but a tad bit salty. Coffee and tea was comforting.

Traditional hainanese chicken rice and zi char place tucked in a cozy corner of a busy street. Rice of chicken rice was nice and fragrant. Hainan fen was the standout dish, got the spicy one and recommend it. Paired with sides of collagen soup with fish maw and eggplant. Love the collagen soup although my partner found the taste a bit strong. Eggplant was good but a tad bit salty. Coffee and tea was comforting.

Hainanese Chicken Rice:
The rice is very fragrant and nice. I’m usually very particular about the rice grains and this definitely passed for me! Chicken however is quite dry, maybe because they gave us the wing portion.

Hainan fen:
Refreshing with the right amount of sourness. Would order again if I came in a group.

Chicken collagen soup:
The fish maw is good, but the gamey taste is a little too strong for me.

Eggplant:
Would order! Great zichar dish!

Teh C less sweet:
nice!

Good food, recommended and service was quick. Affordable Hainanese chicken rice Ala carte sets in the CBD. Atmosphere is a little noisy though.

Good spot for a Hainanese chicken rice after a rainy day. Friendly staff and very fast service! Solid find and would definitely recommend:)

really comforting Hainanese-style meal! the pork chop was crispy and juicy, and the chap chye was very balanced. the collagen soup and a cup of teh c tied everything together for a very satisfying, fuss-free meal.

very cosy zi char place. i ordered the hainanese chicken rice (steamed) which was cooked to perfection tbh! i was surprised by how tender and savoury the chicken was. the rice was also fragrant and not too greasy. for sides, we got the fish maw soup and the chap chye. the soup was well-seasoned and tasted very comforting. the vegetables were also full of flavour (i couldn't stop eating them). overall, great experience! i love that the portions they gave were very generous too.

A cosy tuck away in Seah Street. The chicken rice was fragrant, paired with a delightful green scallion sauce. I was especially impressed with the delightful Hainanese Chap Chye, which is easily hands-down the best Chap Chye I have tried. The cabbage was well-simmered and flavourful. I enjoyed the Teh C here too. The tea base is fragrantly smooth and the milk adds a silky finish to it.

This was a delightful dive into classic Hainanese Zi Char. A treasure trove of comfort food, the Hainanese Pork Chop was the standout for me, succulent, with a beautifully crisp exterior and a signature tomato-based sauce that was tangy, rich, and utterly moreish. It perfectly showcased the unique heritage of Hainanese Western dishes. I paired it with the Premium Chicken Collagen Broth with Fish Maw, a deeply comforting, silky soup that felt nourishing with every spoonful. Washed down with a refreshing Iced Teh C, it was a symphony of familiar yet expertly executed flavours.

A must-visit for anyone seeking authentic, heartwarming Hainanese cuisine! Will be back!

Had one of the best collagen chicken soup in a long time here. So delicious!

The chicken rice here hits the spot with fragrant rice, succulent meat, and a big portion. The zi char items were a great bonus too!

24 Aug’25, Sun🌧️
📍Haru-Haru Mentaiko (Bras Basah)
- Mentai Pork Katsu Don 明太子醬炸豬排飯🍱
- Ebi Fry 日式炸蝦🍤

Tonkatsu was not bad, crispy and pretty thick cut, the mentaiko sauce complement the katsu well. A little pity that the rice was a tad too mushy to my likings.

The fried prawns were not bad too, crispy and fluffy.

Overall not bad, worth a try if nearby the vicinity, moreover, they accept CDC vouchers!

Damage: $9.90 for tonkatsu don