Restaurants
By Anonymous Paul on 26 September, 2012
Another Hainanese chicken rice contender opens in Manila. And this time it’s the one I frequent most when in Singapore. Boon Tong Kee’s located in a relatively small, cramped corner space in SM’s Mall of Asia. With a nice view of Manila Bay. The view and the sea breeze makes the drive to the place …read »
Interviews
By sanju on 21 October, 2011
Stevie in Tsukiji Many have written about Stevie Villacin’s Hainanese Chicken. Rightly so as it has earned accolades among bloggers, food writers and foodies in general. Some have even said that it is one of the best versions of Hainanese Chicken available in Manila at present. However not much has been said about Stevie himself. …read »
Food and Travel
By Anonymous Paul on 13 January, 2010
It’s one of Singapore’s national foods, along with chili crab and laksa. Obviously originating from China, Hainanese chicken rice is now actually more commonly assimilated with the everyday cuisines of Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand (where it’s known as kao mun gai). I remember an uncle telling me one time having pretty underwhelming chicken rice in …read »