(Closed) Good Year Local Hainanese Chicken Rice Ball – No More Driving Up to Malacca for Balls!

Chicken Rice Balls – a noteworthy dish in Malacca. For those who have not had the luxury of eating one before, a chicken rice ball is basically chicken rice moulded into a ball. It takes a lot of effort to make a rice ball like this. My dad, born and raised in Hainan, has said before that women will wake up in the wee hours of the morning just to mould the balls for sale in the afternoon. Undoubtedly, the delicious tennis ball-shaped treat will change the chicken rice game for you forever. I’ve visited this chicken rice stall several times. Once located in Allenby road, and now back in business at Toa Payoh Lorong 1, Block 111, Good Year Local Hainanese Chicken Rice Ball will always have a special place in my heart.

TBH, I can eat the rice ball on its own, without adding any extra condiments or anything at all. I like how the meal can be eaten like a snack. There’s nothing quite like it.. You won’t be able to taste the oiliness of the rice because of how sticky it is. Generally, I dislike chicken rice that is too wet, or too dry. Good Year Local’s chicken rice balls are pretty close to perfection. You can taste a subtle hint of shallots and garlic, but they won’t overwhelm your tastebuds.

I love their chicken because it’s so smooth and tender! I’m sure we’ve all encountered dry and unappetising chicken. The silky smooth skin, though coated with a lot of oil, was delicious. I’ve tried their roasted chicken before, and the standard was about the same, but I just love white chicken more.

What do you usually add to your chicken rice? Dark soya sauce? Chilli? Or a little bit of both? Well, whatever camp you’re in, their homemade condiments will surely leave you wanting more. Their chilli is packed with lots of garlic and spices that could potentially be lethal for people who are unable to take spicy food. On the other hand, the dark soya sauce is sweet and luscious. Me? I like to mix both my sauces together because I love having the best of both worlds.

Half a chicken and 4 balls of rice cost $16.50 — can’t be compared to the prices you get in Malacca but definitely worth it! Besides, you don’t have to beat the jam and drive over 2-3hours to get a taste of this iconic dish. Good Year Local Hainanese Chicken Rice Ball is in my list of top 10 chicken rice in Singapore. Their balls always manage to hit the right spot for me!

MissTamChiak.com made anonymous visit and paid its own meal at the stall featured here.

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