Guan Hoe Soon Restaurant

I really liked the buah keluak chicken. The gravy was really delicious! The otak-otak and the rendang were really good too. Service was very attentive and pleasant!

A historic Nonya restaurant that is literally a part of Singapore's rich, diverse and florid culinary history. Located in Katong the restaurant was steeped in typical peranakan styling. The owner was very nice and made some recommendations and luckily we were able to try the roast pork, normally you need to order in advance and it certainly did not disappoint. It was a very good roast pork. Tried all the usual peranakan dishes and they were all great. The buah keluak was a standout. Cendol was very good with the gula Melaka doused over the ice. Overall an excellent peranakan restaurant.

It's a pretty warm and friendly place. I loved the meal. Nothing overly flavoured and no dishes trying to be something they are not...and no wierd fusion types or strange mix of flavours... everything just feels so homely and balanced here....like eating as a guest at the neighbours...nestled among the Joo chiat shop houses...the classic design was also similarly traditional and timeless...it seems like this place had frozen in time and I portaled into the restaurant.... Price is relative....more for families and not for students...the staff were friendly and nice....my fav was the ngoh hiang with the sweet sauce and chilli....I like the other dishes too seriously...it's sweet sourish and spicy but not overly so...very gentle but flavour is still strong enough to be enjoyed by the whole family....it's nice

Food and service was great! Authentic Peranakan food, recommend the Babi Pongteh (meat cooked till soft, fat melts in the mouth), Chap Chye and Udang Asam Pedas if I got the name right. It’s the right sour and spicy balance! The Ngoh Hiang is so so. A little too soft and soggy for my liking. The staff were very nice and even introduced the basket Tingkats at the side of the counter to us!

Chanced upon this restaurant and happened to know its the oldest Peranakan restaurant in Singapore. Food quality is great but not all dishes is tasty to me. Otak otak texture is light unlike normal ones are firm and chewy which is what I personally preferred. Ikan fish is the outstanding one and I love the Nogh Hiang Def give it a try when you are at that area.

We tried sambal prawns, rendang lamb, eggplant in bean paste, and every dish came with its distinct flavor. We were amazed by nonya season ingredients. The coconut juice, chendol, and nonya kueh desserts were fantastic too! It’s a gem in Joochiat.

Firstly, the standard isn’t that great. Being a Peranakan myself, I know how the taste of these dishes should be. The otak otak and hee peow soup including the fish ball are way too salty! Brought it up to the service staff but no service recovery whatsoever. The asam fish is too sour and not much taste. We were surprised that the hee peow soup ($20.80++) was served in 3 small bowls and where was the balance?! The price totalled to $203.35 for 3 pax and that’s too expensive for this kind of standard. Very disappointed. I don’t think I’ll recommend this place to anyone in future. My HK friends didn’t quite enjoy it.

First time visiting Guan Hoe Soon after they shifted over to the current location. Place has a nicer and more cosy feel compared to previously. Items on the menu look pretty much the same. We'd otak otak, ayam buah keluak and sambal terung. Dishes tastes good although the portions seem to have shrunk. Nonethless still a nice place to visit for peranakan food. Overall a pleasant dining experience and looking forward to the next visit.