Le Cheng Hainanese Chicken Rice is a concept by Ah Seng, a Hainanese and the boss / founder of Gu Zao Ren, renowned for its homely Hainanese and Taiwanese cuisine. Le Cheng is named after a town in Hainan where Ah Seng grew up. The opening of Le Cheng signifies a celebration of 25-years family tradition and the years of Ah Seng’s dedication to mastering Hainanese dishes.
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| Le Cheng Hainanese Chicken |
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| Gu Zao Ren |
One of the most renowned Hainanese dishes, also known as the Singapore National dish is Chicken Rice. Le Cheng Kampong Chicken [$21.80 half / $41.80 whole]. Le Cheng uses Kampong Chicken as it delivers more flavours. We had half portion because we wanted to try the breast and thigh meat.
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| Le Cheng Kampong Chicken - Half |
The thigh meat is juicy and succulent. The meat is packed with flavour and the chicken skin is also bouncy. While Kampong chicken breast meat is usually dry and though, Le Cheng cooked their chicken spot on. It is juicy and bursting with flavour.
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| Le Cheng Kampong Chicken - Half |
For the chicken rice [$1], it is aromatic and infused with chicken broth. Each grain of rice is plump and not mushy. LD also approve their thick and rich chilli sauce plus the zesty ginger.
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| Chicken Rice with Chicken Breast |
White Pepper Claypot Chicken Soup [$28 / $48], another Le Cheng Signature dish. Crafted with a secret blend of spices that includes ginger, black fungus, wolfberries and chicken oil. The broth is robust, creamy and followed by a mild pepper kick. Yes, LD and I find the pepper is mild, it can be better if it increases by 30%. The chicken has a pleasant chewiness, yet very tasty.
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| White Pepper Claypot Chicken Soup |
To enjoy the flavour of the White Pepper Claypot Chicken Soup, you can order some Add Ons [$4 each]. We decided on White Tofu, Chinese Cabbage and Enoki Mushrooms. Other options available are Vermicelli, Bee Hoon, Thick Bee Hoon, Lettuce, Spinach, Seaweed and Yam.
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| White Tofu, Chinese Cabbage and Enoki Mushrooms |
Accompanying our chicken rice meal are some popular dishes in Gu Zao Ren. Yes, Le Cheng is located beside Gu Zao Ren and they share the same kitchen. Therefore, you can still order dishes from Gu Zao Ren.
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| Le Cheng Menu 1 |
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| Le Cheng Menu 2 |
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| Gu Zao Ren Menu |
Fried Fermented Pork [$14 / $16]. A dish that I always order when I go to Gu Zao Ren. Perfectly marinated, the exterior is crispy and the meat is so juicy, that just melts in your mouth.
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| Fried Fermented Pork |
Fried Sotong with Ginger & Onions [$14 / $16]. A nicely executed zi char dish. The sotong is tender and bouncy, coated and infused with the sauce from the ginger and onion.
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| Fried Sotong with Ginger & Onions |
Green Dragon Vegetables with Mushroom [$12 /$14]. Fresh, tasty and we can taste the natural flavour of the green dragon vegetables. Fried Bean Sprout with Salted Fish [$10 / $12]. LD & I love the crunchy texture of the bean spouts and we can taste the salted fish in the background. However, we wish there is more salted fish bits.
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| Green Dragon Vegetables with Mushroom |
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| Fried Bean Sprout with Salted Fish |
The décor of Le Cheng is kept to the minimum. The place is clean, bright and air-conditioned. The focus here is solely on the food.
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| Part of the Dining Area |
Overall, LD and I like the Le Cheng chicken rice. It is well-executed, tasty and very comforting. The White Pepper Claypot Chicken Soup is good communal and comforting hotpot dish that bring people together. While the other zi char dishes are good, the Fried Fermented Pork stands out among the rest. A must-order dish here. Do visit Le Cheng for their Kampong Chicken Rice and their homely dishes. Cheers!!
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| Jumbo Iced Lemon Tea - Super SHIOK!! |
Thank you very much Protegie Consultancy and Le Cheng team for the invitation.
Food & Drink: 7.5/10
Value: 8/10
Service: N/A (Tasting Invitation)
Ambiance: 6.5/10
Budget per Person: $11 - $25
Le Cheng
389 Changi Road
Singapore 419838
T: +65 9022 7789
OH:
Mon – Fri: 10.00 – Midnight
Sat & Sun: 09.00 – Midnight
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