Lion City Chicken Rice & Hotpot

 We headed to Lion City Chicken Rice & Hotpot to indulge in their signature Chicken Rice Hotpot, complemented by an enticing spread of mouthwatering zi char dishes. Housed within a beautifully restored heritage shophouse along Maude Road, the restaurant blends old-world charm with a modern dining atmosphere. The striking façade, adorned with traditional green shutters and colonial architectural details, sets the stage for a comforting feast of familiar local flavours and hearty dishes perfect for sharing with family and friends.

Lion City Chicken Rice & Hotpot

Checking out the menu, we found that Lion City's Signature Hainanese Chicken is available in whole, half, or quarter portions, making it easy to cater to different group sizes. Prepared fresh daily using premium ingredients, the restaurant's signature offering pays tribute to traditional Hainanese flavours while providing diners with the flexibility to enjoy as much or as little of their famous chicken as they desire.

Menu

House Beverages included a selection of refreshing local favourites such as Barley, Chrysanthemum Tea, Herbal Tea, and Lime Juice. Served chilled over ice, these simple and comforting drinks helped to complement the hearty meal while offering a refreshing respite from Singapore's warm weather.

Beverages

Vegetables Platter featured a wholesome assortment of fresh vegetables including Chinese cabbage, yam, black fungus, and enoki mushrooms. As they simmered in the hotpot, the ingredients gradually released their natural sweetness into the broth. Combined with the rich essence of the chicken, the soup became even more flavourful and comforting, making every sip more enjoyable as the meal progressed.

Hotpot Items

Hotpot Seafood & Meat Platter offered a delightful mix of ingredients to complement the signature chicken broth. The platter featured fresh prawns, fish balls, sliced pork, squid, and chicken liver, providing a variety of textures and flavours for the hotpot experience. As the seafood and meats were cooked in the rich broth, they absorbed the essence of the chicken stock while contributing their own natural sweetness and savouriness. The prawns were plump and juicy, the sliced pork was tender, while the fish balls added a satisfying bite, making this platter a wonderful addition to the hotpot spread.

Hotpot Items

Signature Hainanese Chicken had us drooling the moment it arrived at the table. Beautifully executed, the chicken featured tender, succulent flesh with a delicate layer of gelatinous collagen nestled between the silky skin and meat. Every piece was generously drenched in a savoury and fragrant soy-based sauce that enhanced the natural sweetness of the chicken without overpowering it. The smooth, silky texture and rich flavours made this a comforting and satisfying dish that truly showcased the essence of good Hainanese chicken.

Signature Hainanese Chicken

Stir-fried French Beans with Minced Meat was a simple yet satisfying dish from the zi char menu. The French beans were skillfully stir-fried, retaining a delightful crunch while being coated in a savoury seasoning. The addition of fragrant minced meat brought extra depth of flavour and a pleasant umami richness to the dish. It paired wonderfully with a bowl of rice and served as a great complement to the heartier dishes on the table.

French Beans 

Lion City Chicken Rice & Hotpot delivered a comforting and satisfying meal with its signature Hainanese chicken hotpot and well-executed zi char dishes. From the tender Hainanese chicken to the flavourful broth that grew richer with every ingredient added, the experience showcased familiar local flavours done right. Whether you're gathering with family or friends, this is a great spot to enjoy a hearty and comforting meal together.

Lion City Chicken Rice & Hotpot
Location: 9 Townshend Road #01-01, Singapore 207607