Tabelog ratingSong Kee Jee Fan (松記鶏飯) has earned a city-wide reputation for one dish: Hainanese chicken rice. Reviewers consistently compare it to the best versions found in Singaporean hawker centres, praising the almost silky texture of the poached chicken breast and the intensely fragrant jasmine rice cooked in rich chicken broth. The dish is served with the classic trio of house-made sauces—chilli, ginger, and dark soy—that complete the authentic experience.
Beyond the signature dish, the kitchen demonstrates a deft hand with other Singaporean icons. The laksa is frequently lauded for its creamy, prawn-forward broth, while the bak kut teh is described as a comforting, peppery pork rib soup. For dinner, the menu expands to include standout dishes like paper-wrapped chicken, black-pepper prawns, and a fish-head curry that requires booking in advance. Diners often mention the friendly, helpful staff who explain the dishes, and a well-chosen wine list that pairs surprisingly well with the spicy, complex flavours.
The main criticisms are practical: portions can feel modest, though you can order larger sizes of chicken or rice. Dinner, with multiple courses and drinks, can become pricey. While a few isolated reviews mention inconsistency, the overwhelming consensus points to high-quality cooking.
Reviewers in recent years typically paid ¥1,200 for the Hainan chicken rice at lunch (or ¥1,450 for an upsized portion of chicken), and around ¥1,200 for laksa. A full dinner often lands between ¥6,000 and ¥8,000 per person. Most agree the restaurant offers excellent value, particularly for its high-calibre lunch sets.
- Booking: Reservations are strongly recommended for dinner; expect queues for lunch. Walk-ins may be possible for dinner if a table is briefly free. Special dishes like the fish-head curry must be ordered by phone five days in advance.
- Getting There: The restaurant is a 3-minute walk from Ogawamachi Station (Toei Shinjuku Line) or Awajicho Station (Marunouchi Line), and about a 7-minute walk from Kanda Station (JR and Ginza lines).
- Payment: Cash only for lunch on weekdays. Credit cards (Visa, Master, JCB, Amex, Diners) are accepted for dinner. Electronic money and QR code payments are not accepted.
- Children: Children of all ages are welcome.
- Seating: 26 seats at tables. There is no counter seating.
- Smoking: The entire restaurant is non-smoking.
- Parking: No dedicated parking, but paid parking is available nearby.
