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Singapore's Nyonya Restaurant Legacy since 1953...

Straits Chinese Restaurant by Guan Hoe Soon (1953) is the oldest Nyonya Restaurant in Singapore. Using secret recipes handed down through our generations, we preserve closely to our original taste of Authentic Peranakan cuisine and by only using the freshest ingredients and select choices of spices.
Old Joo Chiat Shop opening in 1953
Old Joo Chiat Shop opening in 1953
2nd Gen Yap and 3rd Gen Linda at Old Joo Chiat in 1966
2nd Gen Yap and 3rd Gen Linda at Old Joo Chiat in 1966
1st Gen Yap and Grandma at Old Joo Chiat shop in 1970s
1st Gen Yap and Grandma at Old Joo Chiat shop in 1970s
Fire Crackers opening in 1953 - Old Joo Chiat Road
Our event spaces provide alternative hotel-styled events for wedding couples or company events who are looking for value for money packages at reasonable prices. We have served many satisfied media celebrities, dignitaries, couples, and customers locally and globally. We also provide buffet catering for corporates and homes special occasions too.
Generations have come to love our Straits Chinese. We are confident that we will delight you and your friends with our authentic Peranakan affair.

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