Lian He Ben Ji has famous claypot rice at Chinatown Complex

Chinatown Complex Food Centre is widely regarded as one of Singapore’s best hawker centres, celebrated for its incredible variety of affordable and highly regarded eats. As the largest hawker centre in the country, it houses over 200 stalls spread across colour-coded zones to help diners navigate the sprawling space. Yet amid the sea of options, few stalls command as much respect as Lian He Ben Ji Claypot Rice, famed for its freshly prepared claypot rice cooked to order. 

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Having occupied the same corner of the complex for more than 40 years, the stall has practically staked its claim on the space, with its bottles of sauce marking the surrounding tables. It has also retained its Michelin Bib Gourmand accolade since 2018. 

The stall is led by Madam Lim Siew Lee, who began working there at just 16 years old. Together with her sisters and cousins, she continues to run the family business, earning the stall the affectionate nickname “Three Sisters Claypot R...