Katong Nan Xiang Chicken Rice

Very popular with the easterners, this “chicken rice” stall located in a corner coffeeshop along Tanjong Katong Road offers more than just chicken rice. On this day, we had 4 different types of roast meat (roast duck, roast chicken, roast pork and char siew) for a very satisfying lunch.

I thought the roast duck was average but I really enjoyed the rest of the meat platters.

Do not judge the char siew by its uneven char! With one side almost totally burnt and the other looking dry with a dull orange-brown hue, I was initially not very impressed by what I saw too. But my doubt turned into profound joy with the first bite of the char siew. My taste-bud exploded with sweet and savoury flavour and the right balance of fats simply melted in my mouth.

The roast chicken was old-school succulent. The thin shiny skin was not crispy but it was really flavourful with its marinade permeating the tender meat. The sio bak (roast pork) had a salty crispy skin with distinct layers of fats and meat underneath.

Not just chicken rice, Nan Xiang’s range of old-school roast meat are comforting pleasure food that I gravitate towards.

Katong Nan Xiang Chicken Rice
Keng Bee Restaurant
271 Tanjong Katong Rd, Singapore 437054

Opening Hours
9:00am-8:00pm
Closed on Tuesdays