Cheok Kee Duck Rice 作记鸭饭
Cheok Kee Duck Rice 作记鸭饭
STAMPEDE Score
Moderate confidenceScore: 87 / 100
Based on 31 data points · Updated 5 hours ago
Editor’s Note
Last updated 12 Sept 2026
Our take: Cheok Kee Duck Rice has earned its Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition the hard way — over 34 years of consistent craft, a recipe reportedly unchanged since their Macpherson days in the 90s, and knife work precise enough that regulars notice.
The braised duck draws consistent praise for its absence of gamey smell, deep marinade penetration, and a sauce that reviewers describe as savory and balanced rather than salt-forward.
The braised rice, cooked in duck broth, is a recurring highlight on its own.
Beyond the duck, the tau kwa (braised firm beancurd) earns standout mentions — silky, tofu-soft, and worth ordering as a side without question.
Pig ears, gizzard, liver, and tau pok round out a respectable spread of accompaniments.
The queue is real: expect 30-40 minutes at peak lunch, and the open-air setting at East Coast Lagoon Food Centre gets uncomfortable by midday heat.
Service is consistently described as patient and friendly even under pressure, which goes some way toward softening the wait.
One minor note: those who prefer white rice over braised black rice may find the menu leaner on options.
Verdict: Best suited for duck rice loyalists willing to front up before noon on a weekday — arrive by 11:30am to get ahead of the lunch crowd and the heat.
Signature
Braised Duck Rice with braised egg and tau kwa
Best time
Before noon to beat the lunch queue
Wait time
30-40 minutes during peak lunch hours
Score: 87 · 31 sources
What customers say
Cheok Kee Duck Rice draws consistently strong praise for its tender, well-marinated braised duck with no gamey smell, fragrant braise-infused rice, and standout sides including silky tau kwa, braised pig's ear, liver, gizzard, and tau pok.
Customers frequently highlight the precise knife work, balanced savoury sauce, and addictive homemade garlic chilli as markers of genuine craft — with multiple reviewers calling it the best braised duck rice in Singapore and noting Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition.
The stall is noted for opening early at East Coast Lagoon Food Centre and Geylang Bahru Market, though long queues of 30–40 minutes during peak hours are a recurring operational reality.
Criticism is minimal and largely minor — one reviewer wanted stronger herbal aromatics, another preferred a white rice option, and the venue itself can get uncomfortably hot at noon.
Around the Web
Visited again on 15 July 2026 Added 4 photos ####### Have not ate at this stall for a decade. Used to be our go to place for duck rice and curry fish head in the 90s when they were in Macpherson. Had the braised duck with the liver and gizzard and added braised egg and pig ear. The black rice with the braised sauce brought me down memory lane. The braised duck and the other sides are still as good as in the old days. I'm so happy that they had preserved the recipe. The queue moved quite slowly but the people taking order and serving the food were polite and patient.
Jul 2026 · Google
Had an amazing meal at 作记鸭饭鸭粥 today. Their duck meat kway teow was absolutely superb. The kway teow was smooth, silky and chewy, cooked to perfect timing. The gravy was rich, flavourful and beautifully infused with herbal goodness. The braised duck meat was incredibly tender, with all the essence fully absorbed into every bite, making the whole dish perfectly balanced. Bonus points for their homemade garlic chilli sauce — slightly sour with a spicy kick, adding another layer of texture and flavour to the dish. 真的是越吃越香，口感层次感十足！ Highly recommended for duck lovers.
Apr 2026 · Google
My go to place in the east when I feel like having nice duck rice. The duck is tender, gizzard and liver is fresh. They have tau kwa and tau pok as well. Sauce and braised rice is flavourful. Portions are generous. Service is excellent and consistent even during busy hours. I really appreciate their dedication. Highly recommended. When packing for takeaway they will separate the braised sauce, chilli and even provide soup when you request without fuss.👍👍👍
Mar 2026 · Google
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