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National Kitchen by Violet Oon
1 St Andrew's Rd, #02–01 National Gallery, Singapore 178957
National Kitchen by Violet Oon serves Peranakan cuisine in an upscale setting within the National Gallery in Downtown Core. Located at 1 St Andrew's Rd, the restaurant draws consistent feedback from diners on Google with a 4.4 rating across over 1,700 reviews.
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STAMPEDE Score
Moderate confidenceScore: 75 / 100
Based on 5 data points · Updated 1 month ago
Editor’s Note
Last updated 21 Jul 2026
Our take: National Kitchen by Violet Oon offers an elegant Peranakan dining experience within the National Gallery, with a focus on authentic flavours in an upscale setting.
We note consistent praise for dishes like the Dry Laksa, which is described as 'creamy deliciousss,' and the Beef Rendang, lauded for being 'soft and tender packed with flavour.' The Kuay Pie Tee and Butter Prawns also receive strong recommendations.
While the food and ambience are generally well-regarded, we observe recurring feedback regarding inconsistent service.
Some patrons report attentive and friendly staff, while others describe patchy service, difficulty getting attention, and even instances of perceived condescension.
The Hi-Tea set receives mixed reviews, with some items like the Tapioca cake and Ko Swee needing refinement.
We think this venue is best suited for those looking for a refined Peranakan meal in a beautiful setting, especially for impressing guests or tourists.
However, be prepared for a potentially uneven service experience.
Skip the peak Friday dinner rush if you prefer a quieter, more relaxed atmosphere.
Signature
Dry Laksa
Best time
After 8pm on a Friday
Price
Expensive
Score: 75 · 5 sources
What customers say
National Kitchen by Violet Oon is highly praised for its elegant Peranakan ambience and authentic, delicious food, with dishes like beef rendang, dry laksa, and Kuay Pie Tee frequently highlighted.
While the culinary experience is consistently excellent, service quality is inconsistent, with some staff being attentive and friendly, while others are perceived as inattentive or even condescending, particularly during peak hours.
Pricing is considered high, but generally justified by the fine dining experience, though some find the high tea offerings less impressive for locals.
Google Reviews
Dined at National Kitchen by Violet Oon and loved the elegant Peranakan setting. The food was the clear highlight, excellent tau hu goreng, flavourful ayam buah keluak and dry laksa. Ayam buah keluak…
Good service, fancy decor, bright sunlit environment. Ordered the beef rendang, pandan chicken starter, butter prawn, pong tauhu soup, and nasi goreng nonya. Love the fall-apart tenderness of the bee…
Invited for a HiTea set : Dry Laksa is CREAMYdeliciousss, my favourite!! Kway Pie Tee a close 2nd...tasty. Constructive feedback: Tapioca cake too hard, even by heartland standard...wasn't "served wi…
NK by Violet Oon hosted our cozy wedding dinner and we absolutely loved every bit of it! From the start, communication was a breeze. They were well prepared to host us and accommodating to our dietary…
National Kitchen by Violet Oon located at National Gallery Singapore. Showcase heritage Peranakan cuisine and classic Singapore flavours in a up-class setting. The beef rendang is soft and tender pack…
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