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Ivins Peranakan Restaurant (Heartland Mall Kovan)
205 Hougang St 21, #02-20/21, Singapore 530205
Ivins Peranakan Restaurant in Hougang serves traditional Peranakan cuisine at mid-range prices from its location in Heartland Mall Kovan. With a 4-star rating across over 600 reviews, the restaurant draws visitors seeking authentic Southeast Asian flavors rooted in Peranakan culinary heritage.
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STAMPEDE Score
Moderate confidenceScore: 85 / 100
Based on 5 data points · Updated 1 month ago
Editor’s Note
Last updated 21 Jul 2026
Our take: Ivins Peranakan Restaurant at Heartland Mall Kovan offers a comforting and authentic Peranakan experience, with many reviewers noting its ability to evoke childhood memories of home-cooked meals.
We appreciate the thoughtful touch of providing a bottle of water at each table, which is a small but significant detail for diners.
Dishes like the Nasi Kuning, Ikan Masak Assam Pedas, and Sayur Lodeh are consistently praised for their fragrant, spicy, and comforting qualities.
The Beef Rendang and Honey Pork also stand out as delicious options.
While the Nyonya stuffed beancurd received some criticism for being tough, and the Furong egg was deemed average, these seem to be minor points against an otherwise strong menu.
Portions are generally considered sufficient, especially for groups.
The restaurant can get busy during peak hours, so we'd recommend making a reservation if you plan to visit during dinner.
Overall, it's a reliable spot for a satisfying Peranakan meal in a convenient, air-conditioned mall setting.
We think it's a solid choice for a casual family meal or a taste of traditional Nyonya cuisine.
Signature
Nyonya Curry Fish Head
Best time
Avoid peak dinner hours without a reservation
Wait time
Fairly busy during peak hours
Price
$$ ($15-25/person)
Score: 85 · 5 sources
What customers say
Ivins Peranakan Restaurant at Heartland Mall Kovan is generally well-regarded for its authentic and comforting Peranakan cuisine, often evoking childhood memories for diners.
Patrons frequently praise dishes like the Beef Rendang, Honey Pork, and Nasi Kuning with Ikan Masak Assam Pedas, though some find the Nyonya stuffed beancurd to be a letdown.
Service is consistently highlighted as friendly and thoughtful, with amenities like water bottles at each table appreciated, and the restaurant can get busy during peak hours.
Google Reviews
Tried this Peranakan restaurant in Kovan Heartland Mall just beside the wet market. The place was spacious and simple with touches of Peranakan decor around the walls. The staff were accommodating and…
We were recommended Ivin Peranakan Food by a friend and decided to try it while we were at Heartland Mall. Overall, it was a really satisfying meal. The service was very good, and we liked that each…
Food was decent and nice, but we have tried better Peranakan Food before, which is more authentic, but both don't have a huge difference in terms of authenticity. We thought the portion was small bas…
First visit to this restaurant and it was full house during dinner, good thing I resv table online. Very nice food and served in hot claypot. They leave a flask of water on each table for self refill,…
Forget to take photo of the food but the food are fantastic! Which explains why we forget to take photo. Other than the food, the service were fantastic! Knowing that we can't stop slurping the sauce…
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