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Fragrant Garden

4.0(688)on Google$$chinesehougang

756 Upper Serangoon Rd, #01-15/16, Singapore 534626

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryWheelchair accessible

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
CRoom to grow

Score: 55 / 100

Atmosphere60
Food quality50
Value for money40

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 29 May 2026

Our take: Fragrant Garden presents itself as a destination for authentic Teochew cuisine, with some diners praising its traditional dishes and lack of MSG.

The braised pork with bun, yam paste (orh nee), and cold pork jelly are frequently highlighted as standout items.

We note a significant divergence in opinion regarding food quality; while some find dishes like the steamed fish and oyster omelette cooked to perfection, others report issues such as fish scales, hard beef, and an unappetizing 'porky aftertaste' in the braised pork.

The cold crab and yam ring also receive mixed reviews, with criticisms of iciness and a hard texture, respectively.

Service is generally described as attentive, though there are isolated reports of rudeness and slow dish delivery.

The location, within an older shopping mall, contributes to a 'retro' vibe for some, but is considered inconvenient by others.

We think Fragrant Garden is best suited for those specifically seeking old-school Teochew dishes and willing to navigate inconsistent food quality.

Be prepared for a potentially higher price point, with a meal for 5 adults and 4 children costing around $350.

We recommend focusing on the braised pork with bun and orh nee, which appear to be more consistently praised.

Signature

braised pork with bun

Price

$$ ($35-45/person)

Score: 55 · 5 sources

What customers say

Fragrant Garden receives mixed reviews, with many praising its authentic Teochew cuisine, particularly dishes like braised pork with bun, yam ring, and Orh Nee, despite its somewhat inconvenient location and dated ambiance.

However, a significant number of customers report inconsistent food quality, with issues ranging from tasteless spinach and tough beef to fish with scales and disappointing cold crab.

Service quality also varies, with some experiencing rude staff and forgotten requests, while others commend attentive and polite service.

Authentic Teochew cuisine (braised pork with bun, Orh Nee, yam ring)Inconsistent food quality (scales in fish, tough meat, icy crab)Variable service experience (rude vs. attentive staff)Dated ambiance/location
40% positive20% neutral40% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★Mel Tan· 8 months ago

Came across this place from social media post so decided to try it out for my dad's birthday. Firstly they keep on forgetting to add on extra pax for me until after repeating for the 3rd time. Next th…

★★★★★Sandra Aw· 2 months ago

The food was fantastic.. except for the location which was abit out of the way.. must order the braised pork bun, the century egg spinach, the braised duck, and orh nee!!! Bill came up to $350 for 5 a…

★★★★Fairy· 8 months ago

The food is tasty and does not taste much of MSG. It is a bit pricey for me though. Service is attentive. While a few dishes took some time, they arrived promptly once we followed up.

★★★★★Annie Fong· a year ago

Must go for authentic Teochew food lovers. This old school restaurant serves amazing dishes such as cold pork jelly, yam ring, oyster omelette, steamed fish - all cooked to perfection. Oh and almost f…

★★★★Esther Tay· a year ago

I had high hopes for this place, but unfortunately, the food fell short in several areas. While the service was quite good—attentive and polite—the dishes themselves left much to be desired. The cold…

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