Hainanese curry rice

Place of origin Singapore
Serving temperature Hot
Main ingredients Steamed white rice smothered in a mess of curries and braised gravy
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Hainanese curry rice is a Chinese Singaporean dish consisting of steamed white rice smothered in a mess of curries and gravy, characteristically accompanied by curry chicken, pork chop, chap chye (braised cabbage) and kong bak (braised pork). It originates in Singaporean cuisine and is not thought of as part of the cuisine of Hainan, China.[1]

History

Hainanese curry rice developed during British colonial rule in Singapore. It was started by Hainanese living in Singapore, who were often employed by the British as well as the wealthy Peranakans (Straits-Chinese) as chefs in their homes.[2] Pork chop was adapted from British cuisine and the rest of the ingredients, such as curry chicken, babi pongteh and chap chye, were from Peranakan cuisine. These were adapted for Hainanese curry rice. At that moment, it was an instantly recognized dish.[clarification needed] Loo's, one of the most well-known and popular Hainanese curry rice vendors in Singapore, started operations in 1946 and is situated opposite Tiong Bahru Market.[3]


Best Hainanese Curry Rice Hawkers in Singapore 海南咖哩饭


1) Feng Kee Hainanese Curry Rice    
Open for lunch    Open for dinner    
Pasir Panjang Food Centre #01-41
121 Pasir Panjang Road S(118543)


2) Beach Road Scissors Cut Curry Rice
 Open for lunch    Open for dinner    Open late night  
229 Jalan Besar S(208905)


3) Tian Tian Curry Rice
 Open for breakfast    Open for lunch    Open for dinner  
Blk 116, Bukit Merah View #01-253 S(151116)
Closed alternate Tuesdays


4) Loo's Hainanese Curry Rice 海南家乡咖喱饭
 Open for breakfast    Open for lunch  
Block 71 Seng Poh Road #01-49
Closed on Tuesdays


5) (No Name) Hainanese Curry Rice
 Open for breakfast    Open for lunch    
Blk 40 Beo Crescent #01-10
Closed on Wednesdays


6) Hainanese Curry Rice  
 Open for lunch    Open for dinner    Maxwell Food Centre #01-68
1 Kadayanallur Street S(069184)


7) Redhill Curry Rice  
 Open for lunch    Open for dinner    
Redhill Market and Food Centre #01-95
85 Redhill Lane 150085


8) Havelock Hainanese Curry Rice
 Open for breakfast    Open for lunch    
Sims Place Market And Food Centre #01-70
Block 49 Sims Place S(380049)