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Whole soy sauce chicken glazed in dark soy, surrounded by star anise, cinnamon sticks, peppercorns and soybeans

Singapore's First
Soy Sauce Chicken

Spanning more than 70 years and three generations, Chew Kee has withstood the test of time and remained true to its roots.

Our Story

Our History

In 1949, Mr Yu Beng Chew set up a modest stall on Upper Cross Street in the heart of Singapore's Chinatown. His recipe was simple: whole chicken, braised slow in dark soy, with a handful of spices passed down from his family kitchen.

That recipe has not changed. Three generations later, the same master stock simmers daily at 8 Upper Cross Street. The neighbourhood has transformed around it; the chicken has not.

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Best in Town

Signature Dishes

Soy sauce chicken sliced over steamed rice with cucumber and chilli sauce

Soy Sauce Chicken Rice

The signature, served daily since 1949.

Soy sauce chicken on crispy egg noodles with choi sum and chilli sauce

Chicken Noodle

Crispy egg noodle, dark soy glaze, greens on the side.

Sliced braised tofu and soy egg served with a bowl of congee

Braised Tofu & Egg

Slow-braised in the same master stock, with porridge.

Find Us

Visit Us

Address

8 Upper Cross Street, Singapore 058327

Phone

+65 6222 0507

Hours

Monday–Sunday, 8:00 AM – 6:15 PM
(till sold out)

Closed on Tuesdays, except public holidays.

We are in the heart of Chinatown, a short walk from Chinatown MRT.

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Opportunities

Franchising

Our mantra for over 70 years: remain steadfast, stick to the original essence. If you share that passion and value a three-generation recipe that has withstood the test of time, we would like to hear from you.

We provide business and operation support to carry the name "Singapore's First Soy Sauce Chicken" to your city.

Franchise enquiries
Three generations. One recipe. No fuss.