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Chicken rice master co-created famed Chatterbox dish

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April 26, 2024

Mr Kiang Joon Toh, better known as chicken rice master Sergeant Kiang, died on April 23, shortly after turning 86 on April 19.

- Eunice Quek

Chicken rice master co-created famed Chatterbox dish

He was one of the pioneer chefs who created the famed Chatterbox boneless chicken rice in 1971, at the then Mandarin Orchard Singapore hotel (now Hilton Singapore Orchard).

A post on Facebook page Hawkers United - Dabao 2020 on April 24 announced his death. His wake is at 787 Yishun Ring Road till April 27.

His eldest son Raymond Kiang, 62, told The Straits Times that his late father was in poor health and was hospitalised two months ago.

He died at home, surrounded by his loved ones, including two younger sons and a daughter. His wife died in April 2022.

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