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Liao Fan Hawker Chan (Chinatown)

Restaurant Fast food restaurant Chicken restaurant Hong kong style fast food restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Fast food restaurants in Singapore


Address

78 Smith St, Singapore 058972

Website

www.liaofanhawkerchan.com

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

3.80 (4.2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 10:30 am to 8 pm
  • Saturday: 10:30 am to 8 pm
  • Sunday: 10:30 am to 8 pm
  • Monday: 10:30 am to 8 pm
  • Tuesday: 10:30 am to 8 pm
  • Wednesday: 10:30 am to 8 pm
  • Thursday: 10:30 am to 8 pm

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  • 2/5 Dr Bob W. 1 year ago on Google
    Worlds first 1-star Michelin hawker and this is why many tourists inside the shop , including us 😁. We order 3 combinations , 2 noodles , 1 vegetable and 2 juices and the total is SGD 33 which is definitely high in my opinion , comparing with the portion size. Taste is good for sure but I think its quite similar to many places who selling the same items. However , good for me to have this ⭐️dining experience.
    12 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Ahmed K. 7 months ago on Google
    I am a chef and I hate to leave reviews like this but I feel like I have to. Were my expectations too high? Probably. But that doesn't excuse the terrible customer service that I received. When I asked the man with the bald head a question regarding the menu, he literally responded with "I don't know" and walked away. The woman at the front taking our order was not pleasant at all either. On top of that, there was a small fly in the Soya Noodles that I ordered. I ate the entire thing. I didn't bother to bring it up. The food was good, I'll give them that but not great. Look, 1 Michelin Star doesn't really mean much to me anymore tbh as I have been very disappointed with 1 Michelin restaurants in the past but I can see why they lost theirs. I live in NYC and I was so excited to visit and support these guys. Unfortunately I will not be back.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 CK T. 5 months ago on Google • 913 reviews
    One star Michelin restaurant and this is the world's cheapest Michelin food. Reached the restaurant around 5pm before the peak dinner hour. No que and plenty of tables available. The environment is clean and comfortable. The chicken rice taste is good. Chicken meat is tender and well cooked. Portion is big and the price is affordable.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 mrjoey15 1 year ago on Google
    The well-known michellin star chicken rice, taste were fine. Serving portion is quite small compared to the price, they gave us small portion of chicken, and it came with mostly bone. Really expecting more this place, but this place is still good to try.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vy N. 1 year ago on Google
    While no longer one-Michelin star, Hawker Chan’s qualify remains impressive. The chicken was as tender as can be, and the sauce is flavorful yet not dominating. We tried everything on the menu. Our favorite is the chicken, then the pork belly, then Char siu, and finally the pork ribs. Highly recommend!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Adrijeet Deb (A. D. 9 months ago on Google
    Locals have said that the quality has dropped significantly since Hawker Chan became a franchise. I agree. It has become a mediocre dish now. It's tasty but they prepare the dish completely beforehand and just reheat it to serve now. The drink on the other hand is amazing! This is a refreshing cool drink made using plum I think. I forgot the name but I have attached a picture. You can ask them which one it is while ordering.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tommy N. 2 years ago on Google
    Alight at either purple line MRT Chinatown or green line MRT Outram Park and walk over to New Bridge Centre or myCK store, you will be able to see Hawker Chan beside this building located along Smith street. They are awarded a Michelin star for their Soy Sauce Chicken and makes it the most affordable Michelin restaurant you can find locally. Needless to say, their signature to try dish will be their glistening browned chicken hanging from their kitchen. I am not exaggerating when I say their chicken is out of this world. With the browned skin, you would expect it to be seasoned so much that it could be salty but I sure was amazed. The skin is flavorful, juicy with the right amount of fat but not too salty and so the skin compliments the well prepared chicken meat that is prepared nicely. They have other roasted delights like Char Siew and Roasted pork. Their Char Siew is just as good with the flavor well controlled and charred with the right amount. I would not recommend their Roasted meat which has a weird smell and taste, more importantly their skin is small and isn't crispy. Their fried shrimp dumplings isn't fascinatingly good due to their inner fillings were not marinated well or long enough. To summarize, you have to try their Soy Sauce Chicken at $28 for one whole chicken or $15 for half of it. The rest of their dishes you can attempt to explore but don't set your expectations too high.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 PotDoi S. 2 months ago on Google • 539 reviews New
    This restaurant has received a Michelin award. Anyone who likes this must come and try it. It's a shop that focuses on selling chicken, crispy pork, and very delicious duck meat. Everything was made very well.

  • 4/5 Phiingkakarn A. 5 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    I’m here so many times and I am a big fan of Soya Chicken Noodles. The chicken has its own standard - always juicy and tender. Hong Kong noodles are also soft and good to have it with sauce & chili paste. The chili paste is not spicy at all so I recommend you not to exclude it when you order. If you want to get some add on, I would suggest to order combination platters so you can get a good portion of meat. The staffs preparing you food at counter some time they are okay and some time they are irritable, depend on the day and person. Hope to see an emotional standard same as food so I can enjoy food more. But the uncle who cleans up table is always diligent and have good manners to customers.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andre B. 4 months ago on Google • 194 reviews
    Food was fast and fantastic for the price. It's great to try Hawker Chan, and it didn't disappoint. The location has obviously been massively commercialized, and is no longer a hawker stall, instead a bright and very clean (almost sterile) small restaurant. Would recommend to anyone travelling and wanting a fast, clean, flavourful and cheap meal
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Cupid 2 years ago on Google
    Higher expectations brings more disappointments... yes, the chicken is quite tender and taste good. But the rice really not up to standard. Apple tofu is a must try. With Thai style sweet and sour sauce, the shredded green apples. Super appetising!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Alex L. 2 years ago on Google
    Sorry to review Plaza Singapura's outlet here as there is no page for that. I just have one issue. It is incredibly inconceivable that a once Michelin starred Food with incredible chicken and Char Siew have such terrible rice. One would think that having such skills for their chicken and pork. They fail to make even the most basic of item of all "rice" It's 11.20 am and all the items here are fresh and delicious. But the rice is a bit hard, some felt like they weren't cooked properly and was pretty dry. I am a big fan of roasted delights and have eaten countless stalls in Singapore and overseas. My opinion is that they are not using the right type of rice that goes with roasted meat. But besides that, it really is a tad uncooked. 5 stars for chicken , 4 stars for char siew, (needs more dark edges) Beans I don't care for as they are pretty tasteless. Just get the rice right and it will be perfect. It's just "very" dry.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jun Hong K. 1 year ago on Google
    Review for original Chinatown Complex stall. Surprisingly good, chicken breast was very tender. But the star of the show was the char siew. Portion was very generous for the price, the soya sauce chicken was only $3.50. the rice given was white rice but it's like slightly flavoured and it was good. Queue was quite long on Saturday lunch, around 25minutes. But definitely would be back again for the char siew.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sai 1 year ago on Google
    Famous chicken rice with one star from Michelin. As a Malaysian I don't feel this chicken really taste good. Food ordering style like fast food, in front of counter and self service basis, collection by your own. The dishes basically all oily. Pricey chicken in the area. The soup is a must try compare to other dishes.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 U. X. 1 year ago on Google
    4-star for food, 3-star for service A bit too oily, but their crispy roasted pork has better quality than other similar stalls in hawker centres. The price is higher though. Potion was normal comparing other shops, not enough for males without side dishes,etc… , I’m sure. Customers are almost tourists, in all, one of reasonable places to enjoy local food. Service was just robot-like, no friendly attitude, no smile at all. The way of female staff clearing the tables was so rough that there we heard a lot of noise.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Maria B. 3 months ago on Google • 165 reviews New
    Ok for a dinner but not much more than that. A lot of people both in queue and around the tables so it was not easy to find somewhere to sit. The noodles were the best of the meal, really tasty. There was a small portion of chicken and there were bones in almost half of every piece which I had to throw away.

  • 3/5 Gita D. 8 months ago on Google
    Went to this place because it has the Michelin star. The queue was quite long (we have to queue from the entrance door). It took about 10 minutes to get the meal ready. Unfortunately, the taste was quite disappointing. The rice was not properly cooked, and there was some blood on the chicken's bone. I expected more from many of the reviews, but maybe my expectations were too high.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kim H. 1 year ago on Google
    First time having Hawker Chan and it was pretty nice! The chicken was tender and the noodles were springy. I truly enjoyed both meals. The chilli was quite strong which is good as it's not watered down. There's peanuts as well making it a different version of a chicken rice that I'm usually accustomed to. This is a unique one and yummy to boot.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Azim M. 1 year ago on Google
    Doesn't matter if this place has a Micheline star or no Michelin star, you won't be disappointed with the chicken rice there. Tried the Soy Chicken Rice and it was so good. Well priced as well. It did not take long at all for the food to come out. It was not so easy to spot the place considering how famous it is. Both rice and noodle options were available, plus a variety of add ons.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shawn 2 years ago on Google
    I beg to differ if any say this overrated, as to be very frank hawker Chan has some of the best roasted dishes in singapore. $8.50 for half soya sauced chicken which was delightfully tender and a sweet savoury sauce. As for the pork ribs, it was my first time trying, was taken away by the coating of its sauce and how it impaired onto the meat.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Zhi Q. 2 years ago on Google
    Higher expectations brings more disappointments... yes, the chicken is quite tender and taste good. But the rice really not up to standard. Apple tofu is a must try. With Thai style sweet and sour sauce, the shredded green apples. Super appetising!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Terence I. 2 months ago on Google • 150 reviews New
    Good but not great. The restaurant just sits opposite from the original flagship outlet and serves many tourists. The chicken’s tender and smooth, the standards for its other outlets improved a lot since I last visited. Maybe it’s because this outlet is just opposite to the original store. A few hits and misses, the char siew and soya sauce chicken were great but the roasted pork’s skin wasn’t crispy. The soup was also not cooked long enough.

  • 5/5 Vijay V. 5 months ago on Google • 96 reviews
    I can see why this place no longer has a Michelin star, but that doesn't mean you're going to get anything less than a fantastic plate of food. It's definitely "fast food" but really well done. It's not a typical "hawker stand" in the sense I think of a food stall. Rather, it's a regular fast food place on Smith St in China town. Think of decor like a typical McDonalds (I mean the standard ones in the US) and you'll have a pretty accurate picture. The side orders were excellent and generously portioned, particularly considering the price! Def worth the trip if you're in Singapore.

  • 5/5 Harley W. 3 months ago on Google • 36 reviews New
    We enjoyed a delicious dinner at Hawker Chan. We both had the Soya Chicken with Rice and it was delicious! The chicken is so moist and full of flavour. It is more expensive at their restaurant store than the hawker marker stall across these street, but they have a good dining area to sit and eat. Fantastic meal!

  • 5/5 Agustina 3 months ago on Google • 13 reviews New
    My visit to Hawker Chan in December 2023 was nothing short of a gastronomic revelation. That was my fiancé's recommendation, I discovered a culinary gem that left an indelible mark on my taste buds🙋‍♀️✨ In addition to the impeccable taste, the portion sizes were generous, ensuring that every visit is a satisfying feast. The value for money is exceptional, considering the quality and quantity of the dishes. 💯✨ Overall, my experience at Hawker Chan was a culinary escapade that exceeded expectations❇️ It's not just a restaurant; it's a culinary haven for those seeking an authentic and delectable taste of Singaporean cuisine. I wholeheartedly recommend Hawker Chan to anyone who appreciates exceptional food and a dining experience that lingers in memory🙋‍♀️✨ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • 5/5 nori m. 3 months ago on Google • 10 reviews New
    Well balanced clean taste. Nice presentation. I had take away of roasted pork rice. Even after one hour it looked and tasted good. Rice was fresh steamed and slightly chewy which is to my taste. Roasted pork was near perfect in a sense that fat well drained skin crispy, inner skin tender and elastic, meat still moist. Soy bean was tender salty enough but not too much to compensate the sauce on the rice. Gai lan was tender cooked still crisp and green. I think this place pays attention to details for customers experiences. See the photo for the presentations. Especially the way pork was cut and arranged. I can still imagine Chinese cook carved the meat and cut, placed on the rice. Very nice.

  • 4/5 CK C. 4 months ago on Google
    Among the best soya sauce chicken noodles. The chicken drumstick was smooth and succulent while the noodles had the right texture and sat on a bed of delicious sauce that was packed of umami. Even the vegetables were fresh. Love the cantonese oldies played in the background. Visa accepted. Maybe sharpen your knife or train your staff on how to chop chicken as there were too many small bones. Another complain was the placement of used crockeries just next to the unused ones. It is obviously due to the laziness of the cleaners as the proper tray return station was ‘locked up’.

  • 1/5 Kacper P. 5 months ago on Google
    Chicken and pork was served cold. I came here very excited about Michelin star Street food, but I received something worse than McDonald's. Definitely not what you expect staff Michelin Starred venue. Only after leaving I discovered, that the original Hawker Chan is just opposite the street on the food hall

  • 4/5 Song Jin C. 6 months ago on Google
    This shop was rated Michelin star several years ago. They have a special set meal for tourist which consists of different type of dishes. Their roasted chicken and pork are average, but the soya sauce for the rice is nice and fragrance. This shop is an air-conditioned and self-service restaurant, there was no queue as I visited after lunch hour.

  • 5/5 Jose S. 7 months ago on Google
    I had a trip to Singapore for work purposes, but I didn't want to leave without visiting this place. I enjoyed the food, but the service is deplorable. It's a shame that a place that has become "touristy" doesn't have someone attending with more kindness. One knows what to expect, the only thing that makes it special is that it once received a Michelin star, and that's still a surprise when you visit the place. I enjoyed the visit and left happy. You can only pay with cash or a local payment app. Good portions and VERY CHEAP.

  • 4/5 Trump 7 months ago on Google
    Overall decent, the chicken was tender even after consuming it hours after purchase. Everyone becomes so critical as the brand was awarded a Michelin star. Let’s be objective. It’s not a bad plate of soya sauce chicken rice

  • 1/5 Ruiner B. 2 months ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    One star? That’s right. Almost no meat to the slightly cold chicken. If you are into bones it’s the place for you. Noodles are basically from instant ramen pack - pork was cold and flavorless as well. Just go up the street to one of the Chinese restaurants and eat some amazing authentic food!

  • 3/5 Dan 7 months ago on Google
    I was here around 5 years ago. I remember the uniqueness of the dish was the tenderness of the chicken. The chicken had a sous vide texture. Visiting this store again in 2023. The store was noticeably more empty. The chicken while tender was not as tender as it was 5 years ago. The chicken used seems to be different. Much meatier but lacking the rich chicken flavor it had before.

  • 1/5 N S. 10 months ago on Google
    Is it normal that the chicken was just freezing cold? We came here to try the famous Michelin start chicken and we ended up very disappointed. Very dirty, awful cashier, zero service and the food was not good. The ambience is like being in a McDonalds but with cold food. Definitely you don’t miss a thing without coming here in your visit to Singapore.

  • 4/5 Alysa N. 1 year ago on Google
    Came in because I’ve seen many people raving about this place and the food was definitely good and very homey delicious! Don’t expect a fine dining experience and you are set! It is more like a fast food restaurant dining experience. Come in line up and order your food, then find a seat, wait for your number to be called, eat, and clear your own table as best as you can. Price is reasonable and portion is typical of all Asian countries. No service rating because there weren’t any. The place is clean and there is ÁC, which is a blessing in a country where humidity is always present. I tried the crispy pork and the noodle with chicken and both dishes were great.

  • 4/5 Yuchen L. 2 years ago on Google
    Ample seating space. Cheap prices. Soya chicken is tender. The hor fun noodles are BOMB.

  • 5/5 Elena T. 2 years ago on Google
    This place has BY FAR the best roast pork I've ever tasted! The roast chicken & pork ribs were also really good. The only complaint I have would be that the chili can be a bit spicier, but otherwise highly recommended!

  • 4/5 Leon Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Their famous soy sauce chicken dishes are not very consistent. The chicken in the cheap rice/noodle combo dish is dry and overcooked, while the meat in standalone bbq combination dish is fresh and super tender. Other dishes like soup and vegetables are all spot on. Overall quite satisfied. But I wouldn’t say it’s better than my local Chinese bbq shop.

  • 3/5 James K. 1 year ago on Google
    Dining Date: Oct 10, 2022. When Mr. Chan gets a Michelle star rated, the business starts rapidly growing. The positive point is, the food quality still keeps the same quality. However, the service is really bad. Well... You just need to come here for a good quick meal.

  • 4/5 Jayon S. 1 year ago on Google
    Famous Michelin One Star Soy Sauce Chicken Rice Shop. How can i miss this dishes...The chicken and Char Siu was really good, but their rice is just white rice, nothing fancy. Overall, it's still a decent meal.

  • 3/5 Dan V. 1 year ago on Google
    I visited and ate at Hawker Chan knowing that it no longer had a Michelin one-star. The food was ok and it was on my list of places to visit. I had two dishes. One chicken the other pork belly. The chicken I would give 4 stars and the pork belly 3. The pork belly was not cooked properly and the texture was strange. If you are a visiting it is worth the trip if you are intrigued by its history and if you are already planning to be in the area.

  • 4/5 Angela W. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice chicken rice. Around $20 Singapore dollar for 3 people. The well-known michellin star chicken rice, taste were excellent. Serving portion is small compared to Canadian size,but normal in Singapore . We went early so not line up, definitely worth to try. Chicken is not boneless.

  • 5/5 Dinkar D. 1 year ago on Google
    Love visiting here on my trips to Singapore. It is touristy as this place has become popular for being the first Michelin star hawker restaurant. Nonetheless the food is delightful. Their soya duck is a must try, pairs well with tiger beer. They are now offering fork and spoon, not just the chopsticks. Given their tourist inflow which is a good touch. This restaurant is not a hawker center anymore, it is Located in the bustling streets of chinatown. There is enough seating available inside and we didn't have to wait for long to get served. The place shuts early, it closes by 1930 hrs, so reaching early is advisable.

  • 4/5 Renisha S. 7 months ago on Google
    We went here after having a heavy lunch as this place was recommended by two of our friends. Given the Michelin star, we tried the chef recommendation- soya sauce chicken rice. The preparation of the sauce was lovely and we just couldn’t stop with one bite. However the sad part was that it wasn’t enough to finish the rice. In the end it was a bit dry. However the chicken and bok Choy compensated for this. The chicken was so moist and tender. Loved the taste. Worth the hype and star ⭐️

  • 4/5 Ngân S. 10 months ago on Google
    I must be biased but uncle Chan has fed me since I was student here, when a chicken rice plate was under SGD 2 (compared with SGD 7 now thank to inflation 😤😤😤). The flavor stays the same, the restaurant now offers more options with pork/BBQ selection. I was impressed when I saw Uncle Chan working harder than ever at the restaurant 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 Sometimes I do not get the point from the younger generation about early retirement or financial freedom. Don't get me wrong, those expectations are fine but just should not let a lazy mindset sneak into your brain to find the shortcut to huge success. There is nothing like overnight success, friends, working hard and enjoying life to the fullest is the positive way...

  • 5/5 Jethro S. 11 months ago on Google
    Famous for their chicken and rice but got the pork and noddle instead. The flavors were delicious, the roasted pork and apple tofu were my favorites and a must try. The prices are reasonable. This is definitely the cheapest Michelin-Starred restaurant I’ve eaten at.

  • 5/5 Darren C. 2 years ago on Google
    The soya chicken was yumyum.. most importantly the price is affordable. I like their Charsiew the most.. The location was very remote.. if ure driving a car, you can park at block 335 Smith Street.. multistorey parking.. $1.20 for half an hour.. slightly expensive because crowd area...

  • 4/5 Lisa C. 11 months ago on Google
    Dropped in for dinner after a long biking tour on the Island. I ordered their chicken rice dish special. The portion was really small, I got the wing tip and 3 bites of chicken. The chicken was flavorful. It felt like fast food at McDonald’s. Order and wait for your number to be shown on a monitor and pick up your food. Self serve cutlery and when you’re done eating, return the tray to the designated area.

  • 2/5 Carmen W. 10 months ago on Google
    We ordered the 4 combination platter and dumplings. The soy chicken was so so, the meat was dry-ish, but acceptabel. The ribs were very dry and soaked in the sauce. Pork belly was not crispy and was very greasy. The char siew was acceptabele, but we had better ones at non Michelin star restaurants. The dumplings were greasy and the filling was bland. Staff was rude and yelling. Boss should review his staff.

  • 4/5 Sirawat A. 9 months ago on Google
    This place might’ve produce best BBQ pork in Singapore! Juicy and tender, coated with sticky BBQ sauce, perfect paring with noodles. The atmosphere and service is a bit chaotic, but it typically for this crowded restaurant.

  • 4/5 James D. 9 months ago on Google
    This isn't the original hawker chan stall but is more comfortable to eat at. There is air-conditioning and a restroom. There is also more food options to choose from. The siu yok I had here was not crispy. The Cha siu and ribs weren't the best. The soya sauce chicken is really good. I recommend just going for the soya sauce chicken with rice or noodles. The lemon ai yu is amazing and highly recommended. The spicy dumplings were also pretty good. The original stall across the street is cheaper and better tasting but doesn't have the amenities offered here and has less food choices.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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