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Boon Tong Kee @ Balestier

Posted by CyberTron on Mar 29, 2008 11:08AM
This place is actually quite well known for their steam chicken. There are actually a few branches all over Singapore. Overall, the food is not bad, but price wise, is more than your average chicken rice stall. We order a portion of chicken for 2, a dish of vegetable with century eggs and salted egg and a jug of water chestnut drink, 2 bowls of rice, and the bill came up to $30.50. But at 2am at night, I guess this is probably one of the best chicken rice stall that is still open.
401 Balestier Rd
Singapore, Singapore
329803
Phone : +65 62560138
Opening hours : Open till at least 2-3am daily
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Tags : balestier  central  chicken  hainanese  late night supper  
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    Foodie Comments

    Felix Teh commented..
    Cyberton go on weekends... as for the story of how the war started, cybertron after you go makan 1st than i reveal the story.
    2008-08-06 16:55:56
    SP commented..
    I tried both.. i think the center one nicer.. not that oily :)
    2008-08-06 15:11:35
    CyberTron commented..
    Heard they closes pretty early? Might be difficult for me to get there before they closes after work...
    2008-08-06 13:23:40
    Felix Teh commented..
    Try both...
    2008-08-06 13:16:34
    CyberTron commented..
    since got 2, which one ar?
    2008-08-06 10:40:16
    Felix Teh commented..
    Yes, it is there.
    Cybertron u go and makan there 1st, i tell you the history later.
    2008-08-06 00:01:29
    Anonymous commented..
    Felix, is the hawker centre at opposite NUS (Need to cross the overhead bridge on the AYE) ? The first row which got two chicken rice stall?
    2008-08-05 21:58:40
    CyberTron commented..
    nebber hear of chicken rice war before leh...oni hear of katong laksa war oni....

    Dover Rd Market is the XO fish head bee hoon there?

    So what's the juicy news of the war?

    Me just went eat the chicken rice at Margaret Drive FC.
    2008-08-05 21:52:11
    Felix Teh commented..
    Cybertron, have u ever heard of a real chicken rice war before? Want to see one? Head down to Dover Road Market and you will know what i mean. Anyone wants to know the history behind the war?

    Request on demand
    2008-08-05 21:00:44
    CyberTron commented..
    hahaha....I go for the chicken...cos rice = carbo... must take less :P
    2008-08-05 16:12:59
    Lionel Chua commented..
    i find the chicken rice store at clementi central market quite satisfying...well at least for me la...
    cheap also...if i din remember wrongly, 1 plate $2.50...
    delicious rice...chicken...cant remember...coz i go more for the rice than chicken whenever i eat chicken rice...
    hahahahaha
    2008-08-05 16:11:18
    CyberTron commented..
    Where's a good place for good chicken rice? I prefer the tender kind (think is more cantonese style). Been reading about the Margaret Drive FC's Sin Kee, but have not got the change to go down to try it yet. Any suggestions?
    2008-08-05 01:47:45
    Lionel Chua commented..
    I remember i last time always eat at boon tong kee...
    love their rice, and i personally, i think their signature should be their 'mei cai kou rou'.This dish never fails to disappoint. Their chicken is always soft and tender. and i agree, their price is little on the high side but not high enough to deter u from even trying. Just that you can go eat every other day. lol!
    2008-08-05 01:34:23
    Felix Teh commented..
    Had late dinner at River Valley branch, the waiter recommend us their signature dish - Song Jian Pork Ribs ($13).

    As a pork fanatic, i have two words to describe it...VERY SHIOK.

    The ribs is tender and soft enough to melt in your mouth, the only setback was it is overly sweet.

    We order chicken for 2, pork ribs and a jug of lime juice, the bill came up to $30 over... price is reasonable. Btw the pork ribs come with man tou
    2008-08-04 22:16:54

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    Both are actually pretty good.
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