The Hainan Story

Local · Asian restaurant · Chinese
Google Rating4 (2123)

The Hainan Story was created to celebrate the love of Hainanese food for..Read More

Locations

Changi Airport Terminal T1
Changi Airport Terminal 2, 60 Airport Blvd., #02-K11 Departure Transit Area, Singapore 819643
NEX
23 Serangoon Central, #02 - 17 NEX, Singapore 556083
Pasir Ris Mall
7 Pasir Ris Central, B2-36, Mall 519612
Changi Airport Jewel
B2-201/202, Jewel Changi, 78 Airport Blvd., Singapore 819666

Highlights

Reviews

Past year
Very Positive83% of 1298
All time
Mostly Positive73% of 2123

The reviews of the Hainan Story outlets reveal a mix of positive and negative experiences. Customers praise the authentic flavors, friendly staff, cozy atmosphere, and reasonable prices, especially enjoying the curry dishes, kaya toast, and waffles. However, many express frustrations over slow service, inconsistent food quality, cramped environment, and complicated ordering systems. Some highlight issues such as cold food, small portions, long waiting times, and poor customer service, often attributing dissatisfaction to staff shortages or management shortcomings. Overall, while many patrons appreciate the taste and ambience, service-related issues significantly impact the dining experience.

Popular mentions
Kaya Toast (42)Curry Chicken (28)Waffles (23)Laksa (16)Pork Chop (19)Tea and Coffee (26)Toast/Buns (25)Local Delights (e.g., Curry Rice, Laksa) (16)Pastries and Cakes (11)Nanyang Style Drinks (8)
What people say
Slow service and long waitMixed reviews overallFriendly staff and good atmosphereGood food and serviceComplicated ordering systemInconsistent food qualityHigh prices for qualityFood served cold or lukewarmCrowded environmentEnjoyable ambiance and decor