My grandfather told me that there is one Hainanese chicken rice place in China Town that he considers the best chicken rice he ever had in his lifetime. He ate it since he was in his late 20s. But he cannot remember the restaurant name!! How can I find that? ☹ He continued saying that it also sells the best Hainanese Suki … and it is located in Trok Tao (Trok is the small road that smaller than the Soi and Tao is the Trok’s name) next to the 9-storey building. Then, I started my journey to find it.

When I was asking people around China Town about the 9-storey building, no one knew it. But I continued asking from one guy to another guy and walking from one shop to another shop. Finally, I found that the 9-storey building was demolished already. Yet, I still found the restaurant. Yes! It is Thai Heng Restaurant – one of Top 10 old famous venues in China town! It has been established since 1920 – the 90-year-old restaurant – the oldest restaurant I have ever visited!

Once, I tried their chicken rice, I totally agree with my grandfather. It is the best. Three main components of the chicken rice are all more than qualified. First, their rice is not too oily – they hang the boiled chicken on top of the rice and let the oil from the chicken dropping into the rice. Second, their chicken is perfectly sticky. And third, their sauce is special and so tasty. Also, for their suki, it has a good taste and good smell as cooked by hot stove. Again, their suki sauce filled with all different ingredients and adds a lot flavor to the dish. Their dishes here are all irresistible thanks to the real Hainanese secret recipe from the real Hainanese owner. It’s really worth to search for this restaurant. Thanks my grandfather to recommend such the best place to me ☺