Singapore has a lot to offer–from gorgeous botanical gardens to luxury hotels, from pocket-friendly shopping hubs to incredible family-friendly spots. There is something for everybody on the little red dot. But if you thought that’s all, you’d be wrong; because its equally so a foodie’s delight. And one dish that’s perhaps on everybody’s wishlist (local or tourist) is the flaming chicken.
Popularly served in many restaurants around the island–flaming chicken is a roasted or baked whole bird that is skewered up, splashed with alcohol and then set alight, quite literally! And in 2021 this social media worthy delicacy is back in action and how! Diners are flocking joints to try theirs hands and mouths at sizzling birds.
So if you’ve been craving some flambéed food including flaming chicken then some of these popular joints should be on your list too. They offer not only flavourful dishes, but also visual delight.
Places That Serve The Best Flaming Chicken Dishes
1. Bee Heong Palace Restaurant
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A family-friendly restaurant with affordable flaming chicken dishes to enjoy in a cosy setting. Bee Heong Palace Restaurant is one of the places to grab a bite of some delicious flambéed chicken along with other delectable traditional Hokkien food.
Contact: +65 6604 9633
Location: 218 Bedok North Street 1, #01-01, Singapore
2. D’Beer Garden
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A pioneer, the D’Beer Garden may be a popular seafood joint, but this diner also offers award-winning flaming chicken, perfect for a family reunion or birthday celebrations. You might also like to try their other dishes such as Lala Be Hoon, Sauna prawns and of course their seafood goodness!
Contact: +65 6898 4767
Location: 921 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Bukit Panjang Khek Community Guild Singapore, Singapore 678202
3. The Famous Kitchen
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True to its name, The Famous Kitchen is a popular spot recommended by the Michelin Guide back in 2019. This Cantonese restaurant focuses on Nanyang cuisine with a flambéed Volcano Chicken that is worth a try. Their other signature seafood dishes include an Assam Fish Head Curry on Hot Plate, Black Pepper Crab, and Crystal Chicken.
Contact: +65 6257 1843
Location: 54 Sembawang Road, Hong Heng Mansions #01-01 Singapore, Singapore 779085
4. Grissini
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You can also enjoy a flambéed dish with an Italian touch at Grissini Italian Grill Restaurant where they prepare food made over a unique oven that is fired up with charcoal and flavoured wood to give an aromatic flavour. Diners can expect a variety of oven-grilled premium meats and seafood, too.
Contact: +65 6233 1100 or email at dining.gcw@millenniumhotels.com
Location: 392 Havelock Road Singapore, Singapore 169663
5. Wo Peng Cantonese Cuisine
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You won’t want to miss out on the juicy Charcoal Grilled Chicken at Wo Peng Cantonese Cuisine with its golden crispy skin. This Cantonese restaurant is also known for its “Poon Choy” and you can expect to find many of your favourite traditional Chinese dishes here.
Contact: +65 6634 7666 or email at wopeng08@gmail.com
Location: 31 Bukit Batok Crescent, #01-01, The Splendour Singapore, Singapore 658070
6. Yalong Bay
Support local businesses and try out Yalong Bay’s “roasted standing chicken” that is fired up right in front of you! Your family dinner would surely be exciting with a fired-up start of a flaming chicken served in front of you. A perfect social media opportunity for the budding food influencers!
Contact: +65 8457 4885 or visit their Facebook page
Location: 19 Serangoon North Ave 5, Singapore 554913 Serangoon, Singapore 554913
3 Singaporean Restaurants That Offer Sizzling Dishes
1. Lokkee
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Have you ever had a flaming pineapple served to you? It may sound crazy but once you see Lokkee’s Flaming Pineapple Beef you’ll definitely want to try it out yourself! You might also like to try their other unique dishes such as their “Bakkwa” Bacon Salad, Firecracker Chicken Nest, and Pumpkin Butter Cream Shrimp.
Contact: +65 6884 4566
Location: Plaza Singapura, #03-01 68 Orchard Road Singapore 238839
2. Peony Jade
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You may not find a flaming chicken at Peony Jade but you will still get to enjoy a serving of flaming pork. The family might also like to try their handcrafted dim sum creations and many more Cantonese dishes.
Contact: +65 6276 9138
Location: 10 Bukit Chermin Road Singapore, Singapore 109918
3. Shahlik
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Another alternative to flambéed chicken your family might enjoy are some of Shahlik’s flaming desserts or their Blue Fire Ribs made with Hainanese sweet and sour sauce. Yum!
Contact: +65 6732 6401
Location: 545 Orchard Rd, #06-19 Far East Shopping Centre Singapore, Singapore 238882
So what’s the wait? Plan your week and enjoy these flaming chicken and sizzling dishes with your family.
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