Silky poached chicken and fragrant rice at Ah Five Hainanese Chicken Rice.
Ah Five Hainanese Chicken Rice is a North East Singapore stall serving Singapore's national dish with dedication, known for its silky poached chicken, fragrant chicken rice, and tangy chilli sauce. The menu features both roasted and poached chicken options, paired with rice cooked in chicken stock and accompanied by ginger paste and dark soy. Dine-in and takeaway are available for a quintessential local meal.
The focus on quality chicken rice means every element receives careful attention, from the poaching technique that yields tender, juicy meat to the rice that is fragrant and slightly oily. The accompanying sauces balance the dish with heat, tang, and umami. The straightforward menu and quick turnaround make it a reliable choice for lunch or dinner.
Savour a plate of Singapore's favourite at Ah Five Hainanese Chicken Rice, where every grain counts. North East Eats is glad to feature this local staple, and we encourage you to stay connected for daily availability and set meal deals.
1 Punggol Dr., #02-18 One Punggol Hawker Centre, Singapore 828629
One Punggol Hawker Centre
Operating Hours
Closed - Opens Tomorrow
Opens tomorrow at 10 am
Monday
10 am–8 pm
Tuesday
10 am–8 pm
Wednesday (Today)
10 am–8 pm
Thursday
Closed
Friday
10 am–8 pm
Saturday
10 am–8 pm
Sunday
10 am–8 pm
Menu information is not available at this time.
Overall Rating
3.0/5
Based on 19 Google reviews
Negative Reviews
Sheryl Lee
I ordered a 2 person set meal. The portion is as what another reviewer mentioned. Bones more than meat. The set emal already included 1 egg and 1 tau Kua but the aunty still asked me if I wanted to add egg or tau kua. I was surprised the …
Positive Reviews
Jeremy Goh
Large portion for a cheap price.
Goh Jia Hui
My food rating guide: 2.5/5 -> Average taste. 5/5 -> Scrumptious! (My comfort food! 🤩) …
Nicholas Neo
Chicken is tender and flavorful, rice has a few harder grains but overall still enjoyable. There's room for improvement but it's good enough for the price. …
Bruce Ong
Rice abit hard to me. I prefer softer rice. Overall flavourful. Nice tender chicken and for 5 dollar lower part chicken portion is justify. Worth it.
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Ah Five Hainanese Chicken Rice
AH FIVE HAINANESE CHICKEN RICE
A storefront for AH FIVE HAINANESE CHICKEN RICE. The sign above the stall displays the name in both Chinese and English. Below the main sign, a menu board shows various chicken rice sets and prices. Inside the stall, roasted chickens are displayed in a glass case. A flower arrangement is placed to the left of the stall.
AH FIVE HAINANESE CHICKEN RICE
A food stall with a large sign displaying the name "AH FIVE HAINANESE CHICKEN RICE" in English and Chinese. Below the sign, there is a display case with roasted chickens and a menu board. Several staff members are visible working behind the counter.
AH FIVE HAINANESE CHICKEN RICE
A food stall with a sign that reads "AH FIVE HAINANESE CHICKEN RICE" in English and Chinese. There are several chickens hanging in the display window. A menu is visible on the right side of the stall. A customer is seated at a table in the foreground.
Plate of Chicken Offal
A white oval plate filled with various pieces of cooked chicken offal, including liver, gizzards, and other organs, in a light broth. The plate has a subtle embossed logo or text on the upper rim. The background is a white marble-patterned surface.
Hainanese Chicken Rice
A plate of Hainanese chicken rice, featuring sliced poached chicken, a mound of fragrant rice, sliced cucumbers, and a small bowl of chili sauce. The dish is garnished with cilantro and chopped scallions.
Braised Eggs
Two halves of a hard-boiled egg, braised in a savory sauce, are presented on a white oval plate. A sprig of parsley garnishes the dish. The eggs have a firm white exterior and a bright yellow yolk, with the braising liquid pooling around them.
Poached Chicken Slices
A white oval plate filled with sliced poached chicken, coated in a light brown sauce. The plate has a subtle embossed pattern and Chinese characters on the rim. The background is a white marble surface.
Chicken Rice
A plate of sliced roasted chicken with a side of rice. The chicken is glazed and garnished with cilantro and cucumber slices. The rice is in a white bowl with Chinese characters on the side.
Hainanese Chicken Rice
A top-down view of a meal consisting of Hainanese chicken rice. The meal includes a platter of sliced chicken, braised eggs, and tofu, served with two bowls of rice, a bowl of broth, and a small dish of chili sauce. The food is arranged on a wooden table.
Hainanese Chicken Rice
A plate of Hainanese chicken rice, featuring a mound of fluffy white rice and a separate plate of roasted chicken pieces with cucumber slices and a garnish of cilantro. The chicken is glazed with a savory sauce.
Chicken Rice
A plate of sliced chicken, some pieces appear roasted, served with cucumber slices, and a bowl of rice. The bowl has Chinese characters on it.
Bowl of Rice
A close-up shot of a bowl filled with white rice. The bowl has a decorative pattern featuring roosters and flowers. It is placed on a wooden coaster.
Sliced Tofu in Sauce
A rectangular white plate with a blue wave pattern on the rim holds six slices of light brown, firm tofu. The tofu slices are arranged in a row, slightly overlapping, and are bathed in a dark brown sauce. The tofu has a porous texture with visible internal patterns. The background is plain white.
Roasted Chicken with Cucumber Slices
A white oval plate holds a serving of roasted chicken, garnished with fresh cilantro. The chicken is sliced and arranged over a bed of shredded chicken and cucumber slices, all bathed in a savory sauce. The plate is set against a white marble-patterned background.
Whole Raw Chicken on a Plate
A whole, pale raw chicken is presented on a white plate. The chicken is positioned on its side, with its legs tucked in and its neck bent. The plate has a subtle pattern of Chinese characters around its rim. The background is a white marble-like surface.
Roasted Chicken Rice
A plate of roasted chicken slices with cucumber slices and a bowl of rice. The bowl has Chinese characters on it.
Bean Sprouts with Garlic
A white plate filled with blanched bean sprouts, garnished with chopped green onions and fried garlic bits. The dish is served in a light savory sauce.
Hainanese Chicken Rice
A plate of Hainanese chicken rice, featuring sliced poached chicken, a mound of fragrant rice topped with chopped scallions, sliced cucumbers, and a small bowl of chili sauce. Garnished with cilantro.
Khao Soi with Chicken
A bowl of Khao Soi, a Northern Thai curry noodle soup, is presented with a piece of chicken, crispy noodles, and garnished with cilantro. It is served with small bowls of chili flakes, pickled mustard greens, red onion wedges, and a lime wedge on a banana leaf. The dish is placed on a white plate on a wooden table.
Roast Chickens Display
Four chickens are hanging on display, three are pale yellow and appear raw, while one is a deep brown, indicating it is roasted. They are suspended from metal hooks under a bright fluorescent light. Below the chickens, a woman is visible, appearing to be working behind a counter. In the foreground, a price list is partially visible with prices like $19, $22, and $5.00.
Chicken Rice Meal
A tray with a meal of chicken rice, a bowl of soup, and two small dipping sauces. The chicken rice is served on a white plate with sliced cucumbers and a braised egg. A spoon and fork are placed on the plate. The soup is in a bright yellow bowl. The dipping sauces are in small yellow bowls. A glass of dark liquid is partially visible on the left side of the tray.
Hainanese Chicken Rice
A takeout container of Hainanese chicken rice. The container is divided into two sections. The top section contains sliced poached chicken, cucumber slices, and a spicy chili sauce. The bottom section contains a generous portion of fragrant rice. A white plastic spoon is resting in the rice.
Chicken Rice
A plate of chicken rice with sliced cucumbers, a drumstick, and a portion of rice. A small bowl of chili sauce and a yellow bowl of soup are also visible.
Chicken Rice
A plate of chicken rice served with sliced cucumbers, a small bowl of dipping sauce, and a bowl of broth. The chicken is sliced and arranged on top of a mound of white rice. Fresh cilantro garnishes the dish.
Order Details
This image displays order details for Ah Five Hainanese Chicken Rice. It includes the stall number (02-18), location at One Punggol Hawker Centre, 1 Punggol Dr., Singapore 828629. The order consists of 2x Chicken Rice (鸡胸饭) priced at $9.00, excluding GST.
Hainanese Chicken Rice
A plate of cooked chicken pieces, garnished with cilantro and served with sliced cucumbers and a side of rice.
Bean Sprouts with Garlic
A close-up shot of a white plate filled with blanched bean sprouts, topped with crispy fried garlic bits. The sprouts are glistening with a light sauce. To the left, a yellow dish contains pieces of meat in a dark sauce.
Hainanese Chicken Rice
A plate of Hainanese chicken rice with steamed white rice topped with slices of poached chicken, chicken offal, cucumber slices, and cilantro.
Chicken Rice Meal
A plate of chicken rice served with a bowl of soup, chili sauce, and dark soy sauce. The chicken rice consists of fragrant rice topped with sliced poached chicken, accompanied by cucumber slices and a hard-boiled egg.
Chicken Rice Dish
A close-up shot of a plate of chicken rice, featuring steamed and roasted chicken, fragrant rice, sliced cucumbers, and a hard-boiled egg. A fork and spoon are visible, with a person's hand holding the spoon. The person is wearing a light blue t-shirt with a graphic of a cat wearing a bread hat and the word "moly" printed on it.
Hainanese Chicken Rice
A plate of Hainanese chicken rice with shredded chicken and rice, served with a side of chili sauce and dark soy sauce. A spoon and fork are on the plate. A yellow bowl with a yellow liquid is partially visible.
Hainanese Chicken Rice
A plate of Hainanese chicken rice, featuring steamed white rice topped with sliced poached chicken and garnished with a sprig of cilantro. Sliced cucumbers are arranged on the side.
Hainanese Chicken Rice
A platter of sliced poached chicken served in a savory broth with chopped scallions and a spoon.
Hainanese Chicken
A close-up shot of a plate of Hainanese chicken, garnished with cucumber slices. The chicken is served on a bright yellow plate and appears to be coated in a savory sauce.
Cooked Bok Choy
Three stalks of cooked bok choy are presented in a white styrofoam container. The bok choy is glistening with sauce and appears to be slightly wilted. A black remote control with yellow lettering is visible in the upper left corner of the image.
Bok Choy with Shredded Ginger
A close-up shot of cooked bok choy served on a woven yellow tray. The bok choy is bright green and appears to be lightly seasoned, with some shredded ginger mixed in. The tray has a textured, woven pattern and a smooth, glossy rim. The background is a wooden surface.
Ah Five Hainanese Chicken Rice Stall
A food stall with a large sign displaying the name "AH FIVE HAINANESE CHICKEN RICE" in English and Chinese. The sign also features a QR code for DBS PayLah! payment. Below the main sign, there are smaller menu boards with pictures of dishes and prices. A whole roasted chicken is displayed in a glass case. The stall appears to be in an outdoor food court or hawker center.
Stir-fried Bok Choy
A close-up shot of stir-fried bok choy in a white takeout container. The bok choy is glossy and appears to be seasoned with small pieces of meat or nuts. Some orange pieces, possibly carrots or sweet potato, are also visible.
Stir-fried Bok Choy
A close-up shot of stir-fried bok choy in a white styrofoam takeout container. The bok choy is glossy and appears to be seasoned with garlic and possibly soy sauce. A remote control is visible in the upper right corner of the image.
Chicken and Rice Dish
A plate of chicken and rice with two small dipping sauces. A fork is on the plate, and some of the food has been eaten.
Hainanese Chicken Rice
A plate of Hainanese chicken rice with sliced chicken, rice, cucumber, cilantro, and chicken offal. A small dish of dark sauce is visible in the upper right corner.
Food Stalls
A view of two food stalls, one selling Hainanese Chicken Rice and the other Korean food. The Hainanese Chicken Rice stall has a large sign with Chinese and English text. The Korean stall, OBBA Jjajang Express, has a menu board with images of dishes and prices.
AH FIVE HAINANESE CHICKEN RICE Operating Hours
A sign displays the operating hours for AH FIVE HAINANESE CHICKEN RICE. The hours are 10 AM to 8 PM, with Thursday as the off day. The sign also features images of various dishes.