Kway Png Club
Memories of Stubbornly Authentic Hainanese Chicken Rice at Yet Con Purvis Street
逸群鸡饭
A Homage to Yet Con
The OG of Chicken Rice in Singapore
Choon Hoy Parlor Revives the Legacy of Singapore’s Soul Food Through the Kway Png Club
Nestled along Purvis Street, a stretch steeped in history and culinary nostalgia, Choon Hoy Parlor continues its mission of celebrating Singapore’s heritage through food that speaks to both memory and modernity. With the launch of Kway Png Club, the restaurant introduces a new weekend staple that reimagines one of the nation’s most cherished dishes — chicken rice — as a communal experience meant to be shared.
This menu draws inspiration from Yet Con, the legendary Purvis Street institution that stood as one of Singapore’s earliest chicken rice shops. Since opening its doors in 1940, Yet Con became known for being, as locals fondly put it, “stubbornly authentic.” There were no gimmicks, no unnecessary embellishments — just perfectly poached chicken, glistening rice fragrant with stock and oil, and an unwavering commitment to honest flavour. It was this simplicity, discipline, and devotion to craft that earned Yet Con its place in the collective memory of generations.
To that enduring legacy, Choon Hoy Parlor adds a new chapter — one infused with warmth, connection, and the joy of gathering. The restaurant’s latest creation, Kway Png Club, brings together the familiarity of Hainanese chicken rice and the comfort of Hainanese Steamboat (十全火锅) — a communal dish beloved for how it brings people closer around the table. The experience is both nostalgic and new: a table filled with the aromas of simmering broth, tender poached chicken, fresh greens, and homemade condiments — all meant to be enjoyed the way food in Singapore has always been enjoyed — together.
More than just a dish, Kway Png Club embodies Choon Hoy Parlor’s philosophy of heritage with heart. Every element on the table tells a story — of family recipes passed down, of shared laughter over comforting meals, and of the evolving identity of Singaporean cuisine. It is a celebration of the generations who came before, the flavours they built, and the communities that continue to keep them alive.
As Choon Hoy Parlor ushers in this new weekend tradition, it invites diners to rediscover the essence of Singapore soul food — not only through taste, but through the simple act of slowing down, gathering, and remembering what truly makes a meal special: the people you share it with.
Kway Png Club launches 24 October at Choon Hoy Parlor — a new chapter in the story of Singapore’s timeless flavours.
