Violet Oon Singapore carries on the cooking of Violet Oon, the food writer and cook long regarded as the godmother of Nyonya cuisine, with a focus on refined Peranakan and Singaporean dishes. This listing covers its restaurant group, which has three dining rooms: National Kitchen by Violet Oon in the City Hall wing of National Gallery Singapore, with a veranda overlooking the Padang; a restored heritage space at Dempsey Hill with an edible garden; and an ION Orchard outlet with private dining rooms.

The menu runs from kueh pie tee and beef rendang to ayam buah keluak, the Peranakan signature of chicken braised with black buah keluak nuts, and dry laksa. For takeaway, the group sells party trays designed for entertaining at home, the office or a potluck, 9-inch celebration cakes, kueh and gourmet food products with Singaporean flavours, with festive ranges such as Christmas cakes and trays.

Orders go through Violet Oon's own ordering site, and seasonal early-order discounts have been offered on prepaid festive cakes and party trays. Reservations and enquiries can be made by email or phone. Prices sit at the upper end, in line with a restaurant of its standing, and party trays work out well for groups. It suits family celebrations, corporate events and visitors who want a well-presented introduction to Peranakan food.