Heng’s Sri Bahari Hainan Chicken Rice is one of Penang’s Best

For many Penangites, the best Hainanese chicken rice in George Town is from the stall operated by Madam Ho Toay Heng inside Kheng Ping kopitiam on the corner of Penang Road and Sri Bahari Road.

First operated by Madam Ho's father, a true-blue Hainanese emigre from Wen Chang, Hainan Island, who'd come to Malaya to seek greener pastures - their chicken rice stall started operating at Kheng Pin in the 1960s, but has recently moved to its own premises on 14, Sri Bahari Road.
Madam Ho, who's infamous for her temperamental behaviour, was usually assisted by her more genial husband, Mr Wong Soon Wei.

New Premises

Nowadays, Madam Ho helps out her son, Wong Wan Foong, at his equally-popular Foong's Hainan Chicken Rice on 122H, Hutton Lane, nearby.

Their daughter, Wong Yi Ting, now helms the new Heng's Sri Bahari Hainan Chicken Rice, assisted by her father, Mr Wong.

Both places serve the best-tasting chicken rice we'd come across, with delicately prepared and neatly cut-up poached chicken.