It all started when the very first owner of Loy Kee, Mr. Loy Nie In, left his hometown from China to Nanyang (Singapore’s name at the time) in 1940 and with his wife, Mdm. Qua Tee, he formulated the unique recipe for Hainanese Chicken Rice in 1953. Thus, Loy Kee Restaurant is founded.
After 30 years, the owner passed down the reins to his son, Mr. James Loy, and his wife.
Thanks to their hard work, Loy Kee Restaurant has been loved by generations in Singapore. And now it’s been brought to HCMC and proudly partnered with Sonata Hotel.
What makes Loy Kee Restaurant ’s Hainanese Chicken Rice so special?
Despite so many other tasty Singaporean food on the menu, Loy Kee Restaurant ’s Hainanese Chicken Rice remains the best in HCMC. Why?…
Well! It’s because to make sure the quality stays the same as the original Loy Kee, our chef handpicks the kind of chicken that were carefully raised and let run loose in the garden, resulting in
their firmer muscles (unlike the factory chickens), hence the soft, crunchy and juicy taste of our beloved Singaporean dish.
Alongside the mysterious dark and viscous soy sauce, the chicken is served with a bowl of savory chicken soup and another bowl of long-grained rice, fragrant with the smell of home-brewed garlic chili.
However, it might take time to prepare the food and here’s why. Before handing over the recipe to his son, the original owner of Loy Kee, Mr. Loy Nie In, believed that the quality of any cuisine depends on the freshness of its ingredients. He also believed in patience and precision when it comes to cooking.
So, it’s safe to say that any great food, especially one in Loy Kee Restaurant, is always worth the wait.
Where to get: 41 Nguyen Thi Thap, Ward Tan Phu, District 7, HCMC
Visit Sonata Residence's on-site restaurant, Loy Kee for the Best Hainanese Chicken Rice today!
Awards
1953-2008: Culinary Excellence: Loy Kee Best Chicken Rice — Taste, Value, Freshness
1980s: “The Best 5 Certificate”, “The Best Chicken Rice Seller”, “Chicken Lickin’ Good” by Margaret Chan, The Sunday Times
1990s: “The Number One Seller of Hainanese Chicken Rice In Singapore” by Quality, Standard and Satisfaction The New Paper
1995: FASTads: “SINGAPORE’S TOP CHICKEN RICE STALL”
1997-1999: “Top 10 Hot Favourite in Singapore” by City Weekly and Weekend East
1999-2001: INVITATION to “Singapore Food Festival” and “Singapore Tourism Board”
What other foods on the menu?
1953-2008: Culinary Excellence: Loy Kee Best Chicken Rice — Taste, Value, Freshness
Singapore Famous Chicken Rice
- Quarter Chicken 120.000đ
- Half Chicken 220.000đ
- Whole Chicken 395.000đ
- Chicken Liver & Gizzard 50.000đ
- Chicken Feet 40.000đ
- Marinated Egg 15.000đ
Singapore Delicacies
- Stir Fry Beef W/ Spring Onion 115.000đ
- Char Siew 70.000đ
- Curry Chicken 90.000đ
- Sweet & Sour Pork 95.000đ
- Chicken Stew 90.000đ
- Braised Pork 95.000đ
Vegetables: 55.000đ for each
- Bok
- Spinach
- Stir Fry Broccoli with Carrots
- Stir Fry Long Beans With Special Sauce
Specialty Drinks: 35.000đ for each
- Lime Juice
- Orange Juice
- Apple Juice
- Fresh Coconut
Western Selection
- English Breakfast 70.000đ
- Chicken Cutlet With Fries 110.000đ
- Chicken Spaghetti With Tomato Sauce 65.000đ
- Omelette With Bell Peppers And Cheese 70.000đ
Rice & Noodles
- Fried Rice With Chicken 60.000đ
- Fried Rice With Shrimp & Egg 90.000đ
- Fried Noodles With Chicken 60.000đ
- Shredded Chicken Noodle 60.000đ
- Char Siew Wonton Noodles 70.000đ
- Wonton Noodles (Soup/Dry) 65.000đ
- Chicken Macaroni Soup 60.000đ
Side dishes: 55.000đ for each
- Fried Tofu
- Fried Wonton
- Steam Wonton
- Omelette With Onions
- Chilled Tofu With Century Egg
Homemade soups
- Wonton Soup 65.000đ
If you’re already a Sonata Resident, you can place an order by calling or Whatsapp +84 869 983 385. Your order will be delivered to your room.