20 Best Curry Chicken in Singapore to Spice Up Your Life

It’s heartening when second-gen hawkers continue running their parents’ famous stalls, ensuring the continuity of precious recipes. This is the case for Fu Hai Curry Chicken Noodles, one of the most popular stalls at Albert Centre Market & Food Centre. The curry broth here is robust, made with nearly 20 ingredients including Indian spices, curry powder, chicken stock, shrimp, and coconut milk. The chicken is slowly simmered in this curry, resulting in a delicious and intense flavour. It also comes with potatoes, and fish cake, and we especially enjoy the tau pok that serves as spongy vessels to absorb the curry!

Address: 270 Queen St, #01-104, Singapore 180270
Opening Hours: 8:30 am–7 pm daily

The main difference between Ipoh and Singapore-style curry noodles is that the former has a richer and more savoury flavour thanks to the spices used. Jian Zao’s curry noodles have lime and mint in them, providing a refreshing dimension to the curry broth. Ingredients are also abundant in the signature Ipoh curry noodles bowl, and you’ll find yours filled with char siew, roasted pork, shredded chicken, tau pok, bean sprouts, and long beans.

Address: 332 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8, Singapore 560332
Opening Hours: 8 AM–7 PM daily

You’ll find 168 Curry Chicken at Old Airport Road Food Centre where it only has one item on the menu: chicken curry. You can trust that all the focus has truly helped it perfect the art of making this delightful dish. The recipe comes from the owner’s grandmother, so you can expect the dish to have a nostalgic, home-cooked taste. Have it with a side of noodles, bread or rice to soak up all that delicious gravy!

Address: 51 Old Airport Rd, #01-76, Singapore 390051
Opening Hours: 11:30 AM–8 PM Tues to Sun. Closed on Mon

The curry recipe at Ah Heng is known to be several decades old and has been passed down for generations. Now helmed by the original stall owner’s son, the curry noodles here come with a Michelin recommendation. There are three available sizes with your choice of thick bee hoon, thin bee hoon or yellow noodles. The hearty bowl of noodles comes topped with tau pok, potatoes, fishcake, beansprouts and chicken. Don’t confuse it with laksa as the curry broth here errs on the soupier side, delivering just the right amount of spice. Remember to try its homemade chilli which adds some additional crisp and flavour to the dish!

Address: Multiple outlets

There are two stalls selling curry chicken noodles at Hong Lim Market and Food Centre, and one of them is Heng Kee Curry Chicken Bee Hoon Mee, who is purportedly the original hawker of the ‘Heng’ name. Each bowl of curry noodles comes piping hot with large pieces of poached chicken, potatoes and juicy curry-soaked tau pok. The curry is aromatic, sweet, savoury, and spicy – all the best flavours in one bowl!

Address: 531A Upper Cross St, #01-58, Singapore 051531
Opening Hours: 10 am–3:30 pm Mon to Sat. Closed on Sun

Of all the curry chicken in Singapore, this is one that many people would know by heart. The humble space inside Queensway Shopping Centre serves a rendition that is lemak – thick and rich with creamy coconut milk without being overwhelming. Have it with noodles, rice or bread to soak up every last drop of the well-seasoned curry that is also savoury, with a hint of sweetness and spice. Just enough for a welcome tickle of heat without burning up our insides!

Address: 1 Queensway, #01-60, Singapore 149053
Opening Hours: 11 AM–9 PM daily

Another Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient, NaNa Curry is known for their thick and fiery Peranakan curry. The curry paste is fully homemade and still sticks to the original recipe from way back in their Marina South days. Many netizens rave about their curry chicken’s moist and tender texture, and how it falls off the bone thanks to many hours of slow cooking. Also try the curries that come with mutton, fish head and vegetables!

Address: Multiple outlets

You’re probably no stranger to Golden Pillow 933, a household name in Singapore. They are popular for their curry chicken and bread that’s also known as curry in a loaf. Every bun is baked with the finest wheat flour and butter, and every aspect of the curry is well thought our with the right mix of spices. What’s even better is that these boxes of goodness can be delivered right to your doorstep so you can enjoy them in the comforts of your own home, surrounded by your loved ones!

Address: Online orders only

If you love a good curry, make sure to check out the Michelin-recommended Hock Hai Curry Chicken Noodle. The curry broth has been tweaked through the years based on their customers' feedback and its flavours are deep. The chicken is tender, and the tau pok soaks up the broth nicely. The potatoes are also adequately soft. Don’t forget some of their housemade chilli sauce that’s meant to go with their curry chicken. It is smoky, rich and savoury!

Address: 208B New Upper Changi Rd, #01-58, Singapore 462208
Opening Hours: 9 AM–9 PM Tues to Sun

Get the best of both worlds here at Da Po, either with their fragrant Chicken Rice or a sinful serving of Curry Chicken Noodles. Served in an incredibly rich, coconut-y and creamy gravy, each mouthful packs an addictive punch of spice without being too heavy, so you can wolf down the entire bowl without getting jelak. The chicken is succulent and tender, though some might request for breast meat to avoid the bones. The bowl also comes with chunks of potatoes, tau pok that soaks up all that goodness beautifully, and the unique addition of pork skin!

Address: 505 Beach Road, #B1-53, Singapore 199583
Opening Hours: 10:30 am–6:30 pm Tues to Sun. Closed on Mon

True to its name, the stall whips up curry that gives all the homey feels. The curry gravy is thick, creamy and flavourful with a mild kick, perfect with some rice or bread. But we wouldn’t judge you if you drink this curry like soup because it’s just that good. Apart from curry chicken, the stall also has curry pork ribs that are also worth a try! They are fall-off-the-bone tender and will keep you coming back for more.

Address: Multiple outlets

A Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant, find South Indian-style curries to go with fluffy pieces of naan at Muthu’s Curry. Try its tender chicken curry served in spicy gravy made with a secret combination of aromatic spices. Its award-winning fish head curry, masala prawns, lamb rack and tandoori chicken are also big hits among diners!

Address: 138 Race Course Rd, #01-01, Singapore 218591
Opening Hours: 10:30 AM–10:30 PM daily

if you’re looking to indulge in Nyonya-style chicken curry in a fancier setting (and a heftier price tag), then Violet Oon Singapore will not disappoint. Chicken and potatoes are stewed in Nyonya curry powder, curry leaves and coconut cream. Enjoy it with some roti jala and savour the beautiful medley of spices!

Address: Multiple outlets

A hidden gem at Berseh Food Centre, Sheng Kee Curry Chicken Noodle is offers curry chicken in three different sizes, and diners can even request their preferred chicken parts such as breast, thigh, or drumstick! The hearty bowl of curry broth is accompanied by bean sprouts, potato chunks, tau pok and sliced fish cakes. The curry is not overly oily or rich, but those who prefer a spicier kick can mix in a dollop of belachan chilli.

Address: 166 Jln Besar, #02-45 Berseh Food Centre, Singapore 208877
Opening Hours: 11AM–3 PM daily

One of the newest contenders on this list, Wang Cai Ipoh Curry Mee serves up both soup and dry versions of the noodles, as well as other curry dishes like curry chicken and chee cheong fun. The rempah is made from scratch here, and the curry noodles come packed with char siew, roast pork,, shredded chicken, tau pok, and long beans. Noodle options include yellow mee, bee hoon and hor fun. While the dry version is luscious, saucy and packed with flavours, the soup counterpart is lighter on the palette and less spicy.

For something a little different, head straight to Copper Chimney for the flavours of North Indian cuisine. Located within Little India, it boasts a wide selection of dishes to choose from. We recommend pairing its chicken curry with yummy tandoori kebabs, tikkas, and soft and fluffy naan!

Address: 100 Syed Alwi Rd, Singapore 207676
Opening Hours: 11:30 AM–10:30 PM daily

Curry Times is the dine-in restaurant opened by Old Chang Kee, and if you’ve ever had their renowned curry puff you’ll know they seem to be pretty good at dishing out a decent curry. Sure enough, their signature curry chicken comes generously filled with chicken and potatoes, and you can have it with bread, rice, noodles or even prata! With a high spice ratio, those who prefer a curry that’s less lemak will be sure to enjoy this. 

Address: Multiple outlets

Small Tables is a contemporary restaurant serving modern Ipoh-style cuisine. The signature Ipoh Curry Noodles is one of the bestsellers here, and you get a wide variety of noodles to choose from – hor fun made fresh daily in Ipoh with natural spring water, yellow noodles, or konjac noodles. You can even have it in soup or dry form! The soup version has a the umami-laden, mildly spicy broth, while the dry version features a thick curry paste similar to dry mee siam. Both versions come with char siu, crispy pork belly, pig’s ears, and fresh mint!

Address: 9 Scotts Rd, #01-09/10/11/12, Singapore 228210
Opening Hours: 11:30 AM–10 PM Mon to Fri, 11 AM–10 PM Sat & Sun

Of course, who could forget the familiar franchise that is Toast Box. While it might be commercial, they do make curry chicken incredibly accessible with over 70 outlets islandwide. Their curry chicken comes served with rice, chicken wings, potatoes and fried tau pok. While it may not have a huge wow factor, it sure make satisfying your cravings easy as you can find one in almost every mall!

Address: Multiple outlets

A legendary stall at Hong Lim Food Centre, Cantonese Delights is known for their variety of noodles and rice dishes such as Chicken Feet Noodles and Char Siu Wanton Noodles. However, their most popular dish is the Chicken Cutlet Curry Noodles, which is generously drenched in Chinese-style curry and topped with a satisfying crispy and juicy fried chicken cutlet. You can get it in the rice variation too!

Address: 531A Upper Cross St, #02-03, Singapore 051531
Opening Hours: 9:30 am–1:30 pm Mon to Fri. Closed Sat & Sun