My family had a great experience with our weekend dinner here. The chicken was tender, ngoh hiang was crisp on the outside, nothing was too oily. Very homely taste. Servers were incredibly attentive and quick to top up our water and rice. Worth a visit especially with parents

Was so busy gorging myself on the mains that I failed to take photos of subsequent dishes. Every single dish had its own rempah flavour. Service staff was patient enough to let us know how many pieces of protein each dish usually has so that we know what sizes to order. We went for small size dishes so that we could sample a wider variety. Even then each piece of protein was huge! The prawns were huge, chicken were large chunks and well marinated such that even chicken breast was tender and nicely seasoned. Otah had abundant chunks of fish in it. If you are used to the usual “Peranakan” offerings outside where every single dish uses the same type of rempah of chilli, onion and sugar, doused in oil, you might not be used to this restaurant. There were a few dishes we ordered like the ayam buah keluak that was more sour from a tomato base (I think) but they did it so well I kept going back for the gravy. Most dishes leaned towards a savoury profile and this type of Peranakan profile is just such a rare find in Singapore. For a party of 5, we were adequately filled.

Extremely disappointed with the taste of the food especially the otah, tasted like a sponge soaked with water. Very thin slice for $9.80. Rendang is ok but so little gravy. I would definitely NOT recommend anybody to try this restaurant.

It’s a little pricy but the food is good. Food enjoyed by Lee Kuan Yew in the past. Come in a group to share dishes.

Had the absolute pleasure of enjoying lunch today with my good friend Sean Patrick Rozario at the iconic Guan Hoe Soon Restaurant in Joo Chiat. Sean and I simply can never get enough of authentic Peranakan cuisine! Every dish was packed with flavour, heritage, and that unmistakable home-cooked goodness that keeps us coming back for more. What made the experience even more memorable was the excellent service. The staff were warm, attentive, and genuinely hospitable, making us feel right at home from the moment we stepped in. Great food, great company, and great service — what more could one ask for? It was an afternoon filled with laughter, wonderful conversation, and of course, some truly outstanding Peranakan dishes. If you’re a fan of Peranakan food, Guan Hoe Soon is definitely a place worth visiting. Highly recommended! Thank you, Sean, for the wonderful company. Looking forward to our next Peranakan food adventure already!