Known as the “National Heritage Restaurant” of Singapore and previously, “Porridge King” back in 2000, the Singapore Heritage Restaurant has become an iconic dining spot for foreigners and Singaporeans alike. Relieving the nostalgic days of kopitiam cuisine of the 1930s, the restaurant serves recipes from four generations back as well as unique creations of Neo-Asian fusion style dishes to satisfy every single patron.

• The Vibe
  Decked in seductive red, the restaurant brings time back to the bustling 1930s of traditional Chinese practices. A grandfather clock only adds on to the authenticity of the Singapore Heritage Restaurant, together with replicas of wooden tables and stools reminiscent of hawker stalls in the past. Red lanterns together with tea-lights illuminate the alfresco dining area to create a sentimental vibe to the dining experience.

• The Food
  Local style dishes served here include a range of both rice and noodle. Crispy Vegetarian Spring Rolls ($5.40 for 2 rolls) make a great choice for starters – its crunch exterior together with sweet and spicy chilli sauce delivers a good punch to the senses.

  Fusion style Mango Chicken Rice ($10) is one of the best sellers in this restaurant. Fragrant, soft and intoxicatingly sweet, the blend of chicken together with mango produces a buttery and savoury satisfaction. On the other end, there is the Satay Fried Rice with four very generous sticks of chicken meat on skewers. The rice, despite being a little dry, goes well with the satay chicken dipped in satay sauce. It was a little disappointing to discover the satay sauce being too bland for such tender chicken meat.

  Nevertheless, there are always other dishes like Black Pepper Beef Noodles ($10), an authentic local delight featuring a dish of salty-sweet black noodles and tender slices of beef. Whilst the beef is tender and juicy, the noodles are smooth and less oily than usual.

  Drinks are not to be missed. Indulge in the local signature cocktail, Singapore Sling ($15), luscious red in colour with a wedge of pineapple. Chilled, refreshing and smooth, this drink reflects every bit of Singapore 's tropical climate. Be warned though, this cocktail may be regarded a strong mix to some despite its tropical fruit favour. Do also consider the house special, Rainbow Lime ($4.20). Like its name suggests, this colourful mixture contains jelly and sweet syrup and will definitely appeal to the sweet toothed.

• The Service
  Staff at Singapore Heritage Restaurant are of all ages, from the young and bubbly to the mature and professional. Clothed in traditional Chinese costume, they deliver prompt and friendly service and will not hesitate to recommend you the restaurant's specialties.

The SD Food Advisor's take on Singapore Heritage Restaurant
Located in Chinatown , this restaurant cannot be more authentic than it already is. Dining at this restaurant proved a pleasant experience and what's more, delicious local food served in substantial amounts. Tourists are guaranteed a colourful experience of tropical Singapore and its exotic variety of food.