Definitely going back for the afternoon tea when I'm back to Singapore! Very cool small restaurant inside of the National Gallery. I reserved this place roughly a month and half before. It was highly recommended in my research. I would recommend reserve early as the place is not big. It is 66 Singapore dollars for set of two. I think the price is really reasonable. I enjoy there's six savory dishes which is more than 5 sweet desserts. Pretty much all of the desserts have coconut milk so if you are not a fan of coconut milk and spice, I will not recommend. Some of my favorites were dry laksa, Kuay pie tee, and rose coconut jelly. Hope to see you soon again, National Gallery!

We made reservations here before we went on vacation here and it's located in the National Gallery. Kind of hard to get into at night when everything is closed, you really have to walk through the gallery. But it's a nice restaurant with super friendly workers and we had a party of 7, originally for 8. We started with the shrimp appetizer, then got rice with a couple of dishes, curry with naan, eggplant, chicken, beef, and fish. All really good and we got this sticky rice and cassava type of dessert.

We had 4 people during the lunch hr. Beautiful place inside the National Gallery. I had the Dry Laska which was good. Chicken wing made with/shrimp paste was tasty. Mixed vegetables w/Laska sauce, it was just ok. My friends had shrimp fried rice & the Cod w/Laska. Portions are small, tasty, service was good. They will tell you to leave once your 1.5hr is up. I'm glad I tried this place but I think San Francisco still has excellent food.

Food and service was both very good - great setup tucked away inside the gallery. Got the Beef Rendang and it was really good. Would definitely recommend.

Such a great experience for Peranakan Afternoon Tea at Violet Oon. There's a few Violet Oon locations around Singapore and this one is inside the National Gallery. We had a bit of difficult time trying to find the restaurant as we went through the wrong set of doors but once in we were quickly greeted and seated down. The whole afternoon tea experience was fantastic. I loved everything from the savory bites to the sweet treats. Normally I am not very impressed by the savory items in afternoon tea but this was really great and I loved the dry laksa that they serve. The sweet nites were also fantastic, showcasing traditional peranakan desserts and not too sweet which is the ultimate compliment! This was such a nice afternoon treat and definitely large enough to fill in as a meal if you're going for a late lunch. The ambiance is elegant and classy without being too stuffy. It's definitely a wonderful location for afternoon tea with friends or a date!

We absolutely love this location! The food is incredible no matter what you order. The ambiance is posh, vibrant, and classy all at the same time. It's definitely a wonderful location for a date night. The employees were great - everyone was so friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!

We called the day of and got a reservation for 1:30PM and we felt so lucky because this place came highly recommended. Located in the National Gallery, it is a quaint and beautiful restaurant full of charm. The staff is friendly and most of the people dining were dressed up a bit, smart casual and cute dresses - clearly a place people like to take photos of themselves, the food and the ambiance. We ordered the Singapore Island Iced Tea which tastes more like an iced coffee than a tea, but refreshing nonetheless. They also have a complete plant based menu which had delicious options for vegans! The Kuay Pie Tee was delicious and interesting. We also had the King Oyster Mushroom dish and the Cod dish, both were perfect portions and very flavorful. For dessert we got the date pudding and the pulot dish, again beautiful, flavorful, and satisfying. We are so glad we got to experience this delicious and beautiful restaurant

One of the best meals I had in Singapore, and just a fabulous combination of flavors to bring out the combination of cultures in Singapore (South Indian, Cantonese, Malay). Went as part of a larger group that reserved the whole restaurant so had a set menu, and I would take this menu any day it was incredible. The ambiance is a combination of a British colonial style but with bold rich color (green) to add a sense of lush richness appropriate for both a lunch or a dinner that transports you to a unique place in time and space. We had the distinct please of Violet Oon being there and speaking with us. Her wit, thoughtfulness and humor were fresh and a complete joy to hear. As a 7th or 8th generation Singaporean she has put much thought into each dish to reflect the cultures and spirit of the country.

Went to this place because I heard it was a well known restaurant that served Buah Keluak Ayam. Buah Keluak Ayam (SGD$28) at first glance sounds like typical saucy dish - gravy, rice, and chicken. However, the key ingredient is the kelauk nut which is actually poisonous in its raw form. I would recommend getting this dish just to try the kelauk nut cured to be not poisonous (and quite delicious!). I did prefer the Beef Rendang ($28) a bit more overall, so I probably wouldn't order Buah Keluak Ayam on a subsequent visit. To pair with these two dishes, my party got Chicken Rice Rice (rice from the Hainanese Chicken Rice) ($3) and Roti Prata ($2). Next time I would order two roti pratas and skip the rice - it was well presented and had great texture. My party walked in and got the last two seats at the "bar" seating (more like counter seating in the corner of the restaurant that is near the bar). I'd highly recommend getting a reservation so you could sit at a table instead. The bar seating is quite cramped, and you're easily forgotten about because the counter is so out of the way. After service charges and tax, the meal ended up being $71.80, about what I expected from a well known restaurant in a museum.