Queuing for a taste of Singapore's cheap Michelin starred meal

The Straits Times reports how hundreds waited patiently in line as Singapore’s Hawker Chan dished up his signature soya sauce chicken rice at British pop-up food market Kerb. Mr Chan Hon Meng was in London as part of a collaboration with Singapore Airlines and the Singapore Tourism Board. From 11.30am each day, only 200 portions of his soya sauce chicken rice box were served, priced at £6 (S$11) each.

A snaking queue had formed even before 10am, with some people waiting for up to two hours, according to posts on social media.
Many had to be turned away, but those lucky enough to sink their teeth into the dish said they had no regrets waiting so long.

The Hawker Chan brand is a spin-off of Singapore hawker stall Liao Fan Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice and Noodle, which was started by Mr Chan at Chinatown Complex in Smith Street. In 2016, he was awarded a Michelin star and his $2 chicken rice was touted as the world’s cheapest Michelin-starred meal.

After signing a deal with Hersing Culinary, he went on to open outlets around the world – three in Taipei, two in Bangkok and one in Melbourne. More branches are planned for Perth and Manila.