Tian Tian vs. Ah-Tai – who crowns King of chicken rice?
Same Same But Different is a new investigative series where we compare and review the same type of dish from different food stalls in the same vicinity to find out which is more worth it.
The famous Maxwell Food Centre
“Why did the chicken cross the road? Because you didn’t cook it!”
When it comes to chicken rice, us Singaporeans can get as touchy as Gordon Ramsay if it’s not done well. Since Maxwell Food Centre is home to 2 of the “best” chicken rice stalls in Singapore – Tian Tian and Ah Tai – our writers, born and bred in Singapore, embarked on a mission to suss out the cream of the crop. Just whose chicken rice is truly worth our money and stomach space?
Left: Ah Tai, Right: Tian Tian
The taste test
The rice
The chicken
The chilli
The price point
The verdict
Maxwell Food Centre
Address: 1 Kadayanallur Street, Singapore 069184
Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice
Unit: #01-10/11
Telephone: +65 9691 4852 / 6448 0120
Opening Hours: Tues – Sun: 10AM – 8PM
Ah-Tai Hainanese Chicken Rice
Unit: #01-07
Telephone: +65 8137 6559
Opening Hours: Mon, Wed – Sun: 11AM – 7.30PM
