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We had 4 people during the lunch hr.
Beautiful place inside the National Gallery. I had the Dry Laska which was good. Chicken wing made with/shrimp paste was tasty. Mixed vegetables w/Laska sauce, it was just ok. My friends had shrimp fried rice & the Cod w/Laska. Portions are small, tasty, service was good. They will tell you to leave once your 1.5hr is up. I'm glad I tried this place but I think San Francisco still has excellent food.
Be the first to ReplyWonderful service everyone was attentive and considerate to
Wonderful service everyone was attentive and considerate to our spice and seafood tolerance. Truly authentic taste of Singapore
Be the first to ReplyWe were a party of 12 on December 8,2023 from the USA.
The place was elegant and beautiful, The service was polite and warm. We were advised by the head waiter who is Filipino as to what to order. However what should have been the main star of the evening was a complete letdown. The food was just plain awful. , probably the worst cuisine we have ever tried. They all looked and tasted the same, medicinal, over wrought with so many overpowering spices, all with brown sauces. Except for the Hainanese chicken, the rest of the so called Pernakian dishes were hardly touched. Even the so called Singapore Sling was loaded with extra spices with bitters. I am not being facitious, but with the exception of the Hainanese chicken, my Diet coke was the only thing tolerable. The staff was apologetic. but you cannot correct bad food. We had been advised not to leave Singapore without trying the restaurant. We left so disappointed , hungry and disgusted. Never again.
Be the first to ReplyFood and service was both very good - great setup tucked
Food and service was both very good - great setup tucked away inside the gallery. Got the Beef Rendang and it was really good. Would definitely recommend.
Be the first to ReplyTucked away on the 2nd floor of the National Gallery, this
Tucked away on the 2nd floor of the National Gallery, this restaurant serves both great and good dishes. I think the star of the menu are the satays, succulent chicken with absolutely gorgeous peanut sauce. The sweet & sour fish was also very good, as were many of the veggie options. Good service, funky decor and definitely worth a visit.
Be the first to ReplyNice local food in the national gallery.
Southeast style decoration. Art tour at the same time.
Be the first to ReplySuch a great experience for Peranakan Afternoon Tea at
Such a great experience for Peranakan Afternoon Tea at Violet Oon. There's a few Violet Oon locations around Singapore and this one is inside the National Gallery. We had a bit of difficult time trying to find the restaurant as we went through the wrong set of doors but once in we were quickly greeted and seated down. The whole afternoon tea experience was fantastic. I loved everything from the savory bites to the sweet treats. Normally I am not very impressed by the savory items in afternoon tea but this was really great and I loved the dry laksa that they serve. The sweet nites were also fantastic, showcasing traditional peranakan desserts and not too sweet which is the ultimate compliment! This was such a nice afternoon treat and definitely large enough to fill in as a meal if you're going for a late lunch. The ambiance is elegant and classy without being too stuffy. It's definitely a wonderful location for afternoon tea with friends or a date!
Be the first to ReplyWe absolutely love this location! The food is incredible no
We absolutely love this location! The food is incredible no matter what you order. The ambiance is posh, vibrant, and classy all at the same time. It's definitely a wonderful location for a date night. The employees were great - everyone was so friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!
Be the first to ReplyThis was the best restaurant of our entire three week
This was the best restaurant of our entire three week vacation. Service was exceptional and the food was delicious. The prawns were scrumptious. They give you a small treat to taste to see what your tolerance to hot chili is in the beginning so we did not make a mistake in ordering.
Be the first to ReplyDelicious lunch spot in the National Gallery.
We went on a rainy day and walked around the museum afterwards. Definitely make a reservation in advance, especially for lunch. The chicken rice and soup was delicious as well as the tapioca cake and black rice dessert. Cannot recommend this place enough if you're looking for a nice lunch spot in the city.
Be the first to ReplyOne of the best meals I have ever had.
Everything was so delicious. I ordered the beef cheek, chicken satay, and chicken rice. The beef cheek was amazing - so tender and the sauce was delicious. The chicken satay with peanut sauce was so tasty that I ordered a second batch. I also shared some of my party's dishes as well and there wasn't one that I didn't like. The ambiance and service is also top notch. It's super small though so reservations are needed. I would recommend this as a must go for anyone visiting Singapore.
Be the first to ReplyWow this place is SO worth it.
Best local cuisine we had on the trip. Must get the beef rendang with roti. Cocktails are great too. Ambiance feels like you are transported in time. Located within the gallery so you can enjoy works of art after, and even the rooftop. Nikko our bartender provided amazing hospitality we felt like queens! Tip: sit by the bar overlooking the window!
Be the first to ReplyWent to this place because I heard it was a well known
Went to this place because I heard it was a well known restaurant that served Buah Keluak Ayam. Buah Keluak Ayam (SGD$28) at first glance sounds like typical saucy dish - gravy, rice, and chicken. However, the key ingredient is the kelauk nut which is actually poisonous in its raw form. I would recommend getting this dish just to try the kelauk nut cured to be not poisonous (and quite delicious!). I did prefer the Beef Rendang ($28) a bit more overall, so I probably wouldn't order Buah Keluak Ayam on a subsequent visit. To pair with these two dishes, my party got Chicken Rice Rice (rice from the Hainanese Chicken Rice) ($3) and Roti Prata ($2). Next time I would order two roti pratas and skip the rice - it was well presented and had great texture. My party walked in and got the last two seats at the "bar" seating (more like counter seating in the corner of the restaurant that is near the bar). I'd highly recommend getting a reservation so you could sit at a table instead. The bar seating is quite cramped, and you're easily forgotten about because the counter is so out of the way. After service charges and tax, the meal ended up being $71.80, about what I expected from a well known restaurant in a museum.
Be the first to ReplyOmigosh.
...this place was incredible!!! Peranakan cuisine at its finest...wow. Singaporean/Malay cuisine is something I don't typically crave. However, we saw this listed in the Lonely Planet guide for Singapore, and decided it would be worth trying it. Apparently Violet Oon is some culinary legend in Singapore. Her food is so amazing that I seriously think she needs to open restaurants worldwide. It isn't fair to keep this delicious food to Singapore only!!!We had planned to eat here in person, but actually ended up doing take-away for this restaurant instead at our hotel room, since we were still waiting in quarantine for our covid test results. The Violet Oon website was messed up, requiring 2 hours ahead of time to place our order?! (That being said though, we had called the restaurant to place our oder, and they hadn't picked up. But I believe their service was really good, because they attempted to call us back 2 times after that!!) So we ended up ordering via Grab, which was so much easier. We ordered on Grab at 11:45am, and had our order DELIVERED at 12:20pm. That was super impressive, and better than that 2 hour time frame VO had given. Food ordered:*Beef Rendang - DELICIOUS!!!! Definitely order!! In the past I've only had beef rendang that has been super dry, but this was one was extremely tender and flavorful. *Sambal Eggplant - Loved this one too, another favorite. Eggplant so silky, and great flavor from the sambal*Garam Assam Fish - great curry like sauce (spicy and sour), and loved the red snapper fish too. *Dry Laksa - this one was kind of disappointing, I will say skip this one. I didn't care for the flavor....didn't taste like laksa at all unfortunately. *Chicken Rice Rice - LOVED, great flavor.*Jasmine Rice - simple, but good if you want to balance out the rices*Roti Prata - great with beef rendang and the Garam Assam Fish. *Kueh Beng Kah (grated tapioca cake with melaka syrup and coconut milk) - flavors really great here, tasted sweet and chewy, but not over the top. I think this is their specialty dessert, and I'm glad I tried it.Next time someone asks me for a Singaporean restaurant representing their cuisine that you can't get anywhere else, I would recommend this one first. Amazing!!!!
Be the first to Replythe food was incredible! every bite was worth savoring:)
the food was incredible! every bite was worth savoring:) the ambience was relaxed, great for a romantic dinner for two or chill night with friends! service was good but they run out of good wine selection, need better stock!
Be the first to ReplyDining here was a real treat.
I enjoyed the venue so much. Located inside a large contemporary museum. It's not often you get to walk thru a closed museum, so quiet, then into an intimate, bustling and oh so charming restaurant like this. It's a step back in time with history lining the walls in framed photos and culture embodied in the gorgeous chandeliers and artworks. A classy night out so dress up a bit to feel part of the ambiance. Service was some of the friendliest we've had anywhere. Host made excellent suggestions- we enjoyed every dish. Reservations normally a requisite though we got lucky arriving without because a party had finished early and they graciously accommodated us.
Be the first to ReplyI think we had the "miss" here in the hit or miss situation.
I was at a work holiday party a few weeks ago and learned my colleague next to me at dinner used to live in Singapore. He told me to eat here and order Buah Keluak Ayam as it would "change my life." I made reservations for dinner which we had last night.When I mentioned to people we were going here, there was a lot of hype. Someone said the chef is a national treasure. The concierge at our hotel said she has not been able to get into the restaurant as a local and was surprised I was able to secure a reservation. The anticipation was really high. Our Chinatown tour guide also shared with us about the Peranakan people and culture to prepare us for Peranakan cuisine.When we arrived, the host expected us, asking, "Lisa?" - first he seated us at a table in a high traffic area but we moved to a quiet side space. The restaurant is not very big so that might be why the reservations are hard to get.It turns out my mom was sitting in the same seat Michelle Obama had been sitting in 12 days prior, as the host shared a photograph of her sitting at the table with him shaking Barack Obama's hand. We started with this fried tofu skin stuffed with crab, shrimp, chicken, and water chestnuts. It was kind of like an over-fried shrimp toast, my mom suggested.For our dishes, my mom ordered butter prawns, I got the Buah Keluak Ayam, and Eric R. ordered the beef rendang. The server recommended nasi lemak (coconut rice) for Eric R. and my mom, and jasmine rice for my dish.When the dishes came out, Eric R. was the lucky one. His had a lot of flavor and spice, and we all liked it. His beef was also very tender. My mom's dish was prawns in shell that were not cleaned, with very little flavor, topped with "egg floss" which was not mentioned when she asked questions about the dish. The server warned me that the dish I ordered - some people love it and some people do not - but I was adamant that I must see if it will "change my life."The story of the Buah Keluak Ayam is chicken stewed in a sauce with the "buah keluak," a swamp-based "nut" that is a poisonous fruit. Only the Peranakan people know how to cook it without killing people. It holds hydrogen cyanide, which has been used in chemical weapons. The Peranakan people scoop out the center of the fruit, ferment it underground in ash for 40 days, and put it back in then boil it to remove the poison.A demitasse spoon was provided to scoop out this nut and mix it with my rice (which was adorned with fried shallots). Then, drizzle some sauce and supposedly, I would have some sort of food nirvana. Unfortunately, the Buah Keluak did not taste like the "truffle of the swamp" as I had hoped it would based on my colleague's enthusiasm for the dish.We also were essentially ignored by staff through much of the experience, and with tiny water glasses, we were often without drink. Eric R.'s dish was very spicy so he asked a server to leave a pitcher of waster but the server refused. Eventually, we were served a complimentary warm tapioca cake with palm sugar syrup, coconut milk, and coconut ice cream to cool Eric R.'s mouth and perhaps make up for poor service. The best parts of the meal were the rendang and the dessert. We left a bit disappointed with the experience given all of the hype, but it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to try Peranakan food so now we can say we did.
Be the first to ReplyOk so after getting in some history I was treated to this
Ok so after getting in some history I was treated to this wonderfully appointed restaurant. I enjoyed the authentic food although some of the dishes were too spicy for me. If you have a high tolerance for spicy you may love it.
Be the first to ReplyIt's a very busy place, so I thought it must be good.
Ordered baked lobster, not as good as it should be. When it came up, it was lukewarm and a bit tough to chew. Full of senior citizens, not sure why. Think I am the only tourist dumb enough to order lobsters, no one else there did. Salads are very fresh.
Be the first to ReplyThe National Gallery is a treat to be walking around and
The National Gallery is a treat to be walking around and even more so when you find yourself in a gastronomic beckoning called "The National Kitchen" - black panels with gold trims and a strangely harmonious cacophonyof floor tiles, the atmosphere is elegantly Singaporean. The black leather upholstered seats however is in a sad state of disrepair and really needs to be replaced. The back of my thighs were constantly reminded of how beat up they are. Food - good. End of story. Solid mustard green duck soup just right amount of sour. Kueh pie tee is a generous helping - 9 altogether unlike Candlenut with its skimpy 4. And of course I showed up for the buah keluak noodles (could have sworn this was called buah keluak spaghetti at the bt Timah branch) and it didn't disappoint. Noodles was al dente and buah keluak sufficient. There was an undertone of coconut milk. Solid service.
Be the first to ReplyFish-lovers paradise! If you love fish or shellfish, you'll
Fish-lovers paradise! If you love fish or shellfish, you'll love this restaurant! It's INSIDE the National Gallery building on the 2nd floor. Attentive waitstaff, lovely ambiance/décor, food beautifully presented and served family style. Some dishes are spicier than others, so start slowly.Be aware if anyone in your group has a shellfish allergy.I booked a group of 24, and we had a set menu.
Be the first to ReplyI stopped by this place to get some afternoon desserts with
I stopped by this place to get some afternoon desserts with my family friend after walking around the National Gallery. We got 2 desserts and the chicken satay. Although there was a little too much chicken skin for me, the satay had really tender meat and seasoned pretty well. The kueh beng kah was a sticky cake with nice coconut and caramel flavors. The pilot hitam was my favorite! It is black glutinous rice with coconut milk and coconut ice cream. The rice stew isn't as thick as other places but I liked how I could the coconut flavors really came out especially with the ice cream. The hot rice with the cold ice cream gave the dessert a nice twist. The service was great: I remember a server brought us bowls to share our dessert before we even asked him to. The decor is really classy with mirrors all around and hints of gold, but also has elements of traditional South East Asian architecture like bamboos. Apparently the menus are different at each location so I would want to try out their other dishes next time!!
Be the first to ReplyNice, old-school classy restaurant.
Food is good, but I do not think it is worth the price to pay for the food. Ordered the coronation chicken appetizer, cod with laksa sauce, and the eggplant sambal. The service was really good and attentive once I actually got to order. It was a little slow to start. Overall, I think it's a good place to visit once to see what the hype is all about. If I was to return, I do not think I would immediately return here.
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