British Hainan Heritage Restaurant (Previously Joo Chiat)

Had a lovely lunch on Sunday. Never been to previous place at Joo chiat, so this is an interesting sight to see with all the antiques. Food was delicious and generous. Tiramisu is one of the best I've tasted. Strong coffee and alcohol nicely done. Service was prompt and friendly. Place seems to be very spacious and high ceiling. Though it seems like no air condition,but the place is well ventilated. Would love to come bk and try other dishes.

Been to their Carmichael Outlet. This place is bigger and easier to find parking. The front approach is sheltered too. Bus Stop right in front. Fantastic !! They serve you a small cup of water, like a Shot glass size. FOC and no top-ups. Buy a flask of water for $3.50. I think they should just serve a regular cup.

Had lunch there. Heard alot about this place. Food prices is about 20 to 30 per pax. Serving is big. So for the small eater, u can share. Quality of food is fresh. Back again? Yes. Chap cai if can be more softer will be perfect. Wu xiang is nicely made, lots of chestnuts and not oily. Pork chop is well prepared ( no pork smell). As for the rest, my fds said very nice. That's folks!

The decor was very interesting, with a lot of memorabilia and collectibles from yester-years. As the name goes, the Hainanese style of preparing English dishes was the main theme. Henceforth, braised oxtail, pork chop, chap chye, ngoh-hiang and mutton curry were on the menu. Pricing was alright but fair warning: portions are smaller than what the pictures showed (blame it on inflation?) Overall it is a good place to hang out or organise a gathering

Had a friend’s dinner gathering and we totally enjoyed the food and rustic ambience. There’s also karaoke with the owner being the DJ. So we sang our hearts out. Food portions are large with the Hainan-Western fusion flavours right on point We had ox tail stew, grilled chicken, grilled salmon, ribs and Ngoh Hiang to share. Thumbs up 👍.

So nostalgic, so homey, so retro and the food is great! Had a great time exploring and looking at all the old items on display. The oxtail stew was fantastic. Brings back so many good memories on the flavour. And the service people were so friendly and makes us feel welcome.

Great hospitality from Federick, Jessie, and Vanessa! The spread was amazing, the oxtail stew, pork chop, ngoh hiang, and chap chye were all next-level delicious. Ambience was wonderful, and the birthday song from the owner truly made the celebration unforgettable!

Wonderful dining experience! The oxtail stew was the best I’ve ever tried and the portion was huge! You can really taste the “home-cooked” aspect that is very hard to find nowadays. The deco and ambience elevated the dining experience to another level. Will definitely be back to try their different dishes!

Located at Carpmael Road near Joo Chiat, you will just be charmed by all the classic collectibles that uncle Fred has collected over the years. The nearest MRT is paya lebar and this is a very unique cafe! You could spend hours looking at all the intricate ornaments surrounding the air conditioned indoor dining area. It's almost like you are in a "little" museum! British Hainan is a family-owned cafe. Dad Mr Frederick Puah does the cooking and is the icon of the cafe! The mission the whole family works towards is to serve home-styled British Hainanese food to the public. As we conversed with the Mr Puah, he was very friendly and spoke to us as if he had known us for years and also to call him "uncle Fred". We were humbled by his attitude and we were excited to get our orders in! If the food is as excellent as the customer service, we will be thrilled! At the entrance of the cafe, uncle Fred happily greeted us and we were ushered to our seat. Uncle Fred welcomes guests by saying "Welcome Home!", and within seconds, you will indeed feel like you're "at home". He is also smiling and very happy to serve the customers. At our table, there was a lamp which we lighted the candle and it gave the table a very warm glow. 1. Soup of the day (Pumpkin soup) $5 (includes a drink too)The pumpkin soup was creamy and flavourful. The crust of the toast was delightfully fresh and was a great compliment. I only wish that they gave us more toast slices, as it was a real treat to dip it in the soup! 2. Bangers and Mash $12.90 I feel that bangers and mash can somewhat underated and here it definitely was the highlight of the meal for me! The English pork sausages were crusty on the exterior and yet juicy inside. I strongly recommend this dish to anyone who loves sausages! The mash potatoes were served with their chef's mushroom brown sauce, which was so tasty and addictive. It's also important to note that British Hainan prides itself in cooking without MSG. Pure natural flavours that still makes you wanting more! I would definitely come back here for more banger and mash goodness! 3. Grilled Chicken $13.90 This humble looking grilled chicken is drizzled with a slightly sweet apricot sauce. It is truly unique and the chicken was tender. It was nice but I woudn't travel across the country just for this. 4. Hainanese Pork Chop $14.90 No MSG!This deep fried hainanese pork chop is a recipe that has been handed down through the generations. It is served with a signature hainanese sauce which is a tomato based sauce. The tomatoes were sweet and juicy, probably because they were fresh! I loved the chunky french fries and I was dipping all the fries into the addictive hainanese sauce. The pork chop itself was crispy but I found it slightly on the dry side. The however, helps to fix that! Nonetheless a great dish to try, when you're visiting British Hainan for the first time! As British Hainan is a NETT priced cafe, do help yourself to whatever you need. Before we left uncle Fred checked on us to see if we enjoyed our meals and also gave us complimentary ice cream or pudding. He said goodbye to us, as if we were going to come back tomorrow! It's never a real "goodbye" here at this family-run cafe. They are always welcoming customers to the cafe like guests visiting their "home". The warm and friendly hospitality from the owners is definitely the reason for my next visit.

First visit ain't gonna be my last!! Most nostalgic place reminded me of my childhood days with (my) mom & dad. Sweet memories. Thanks for setting up this Memory Lane!!!

Free complimentary pudding. All fries don't do mash. Baby back ribs quite nice. Friendly and welcoming service staff. Charge for water.

Good environment and hosts. Family run business that tries to make you feel at home with both their attitude and food. Wonderful stuff and reasonably priced as well! Parking is the only issue here.

Great little place with home styled food, charming atmosphere. The service is attentive and friendly, which can be rare to come by these days. The menu offers old school classics, amidst the nostalgic vibe of the place. The complimentary dessert at the end of the meal is a nice touch!