About Katong Mei Wei
K.T.M.W Katong Mei Wei is a renowned culinary establishment that has been delighting taste buds for more than 30 years. Nestled in the heart of Katong, our restaurant is known for serving up delectable chicken rice dishes that are an absolute delight for food lovers. Today, the second-generation craftsman of this artisanal chicken rice, Mr Soki Wu has decided to branch out from Katong and into East Village so that he can share his love and passion for this uniquely singaporean dish with a wider outreach.
At KTMW, we take immense pride in our commitment to using the freshest ingredients and traditional cooking techniques. Our succulent chicken, cooked to perfection, is tender and flavorful, making every bite a heavenly experience. Our signature yellow rice is a masterfully crafted vibrant and aromatic rice, infused with a blend of exotic herbs and spices. Each grain of our unique yellow rice is a burst of tantalizing flavors, perfectly complementing our succulent chicken and elevating every plate to new heights of culinary excellence. Our menu extends beyond the classic chicken rice dish, featuring an array of options to satisfy diverse palates. Most notably our fragrant soup and crunchy achar coupled with traditional sauces will definitely elevate the dining experience.
In addition to our exceptional chicken rice, we offer a range of café-style drinks that perfectly complement your dining experience. Whether you’re in the mood for a refreshing iced-shaken tea, a velvety smooth latte or a flavorful chocolate milkshake, our skilled baristas are dedicated to crafting the perfect beverage to satisfy your cravings and enhance your meal.
Step into our inviting space at East Village and be greeted by the tantalizing aroma of our tender and flavorful chicken, while you immerse yourself in the cozy atmosphere of our café. Our attentive staff is committed to providing exceptional service, ensuring that your dining experience is memorable whether you’re visiting for a quick lunch or a leisurely dinner with family and friends.
Discover why we have garnered a loyal following among food enthusiasts and beverage lovers alike in the community. We invite you to embark on a gastronomic journey that combines the best of our signature yellow rice, mouthwatering chicken, and flavorful café-style drinks, creating an unforgettable dining experience.”
Started out as a humble Chicken Rice stall back in 1988 at the People’s Park Complex, It was then moved and settled down at Katong Shopping Centre till today. Katong Mei Wei was established in 2019 by Soki Wu, a second-generation hawker, who started up to manage Delicious Boneless Chicken Rice.
Helping out since a child, from being determined not to follow his parents footsteps of being a hawker, to being determined in perfecting this Chicken Rice recipe and continuing this heritage. Even with dreams of being an Actor, he established Katong Mei Wei with visions to make Delicious Boneless Chicken Rice a hawker stall follow up with modern times. He introduced modern technology, the POS System and all delivery platforms to the stall and guided his parents through patiently. Keeping up with times, he slowly refurbished the stall, giving it its current brighter and attractive exterior. In addition, setting uniforms for everyone to achieve the motto as a team.
While working full time for his Chicken Rice, he will never forget his dreams of Acting. With a whopping following of 11.1k on Instagram and 9k on Tik Tok. He filmed videos whenever he can, one of the many videos which had gone viral was him dancing in front of his stall and had garnered more than 8,000 likes on Tik Tok. Furthermore, in 2018, he played a supporting role in Toy Factory’s “Masters of Comedy”. Although running from being a hawker to an actor is very tiring, Soki said he would give up neither. One is his life passion and the other his parents’ hopes.
Soki hopes more of the younger generation will help to preserve Singapore’s Hawker Culture. Having bigger dreams in mind for his family business, he plans to expand and venture out of Katong letting the whole Singapore try his family’s recipe. At the same time, serving and retaining the best flavours all around always!
