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The shop offers a huge range of Zichar variety, and I heard it opens till late night so perfect supper spot in the east. Food was good and the porridge was refillable so definitely a plus point

Had amazing taiwaese porridge with super tasty side dishes! The service was superb and made our visit a very pleasant one

Had such a satisfying dinner here. Service was wonderful - our waiter was extremely kind and attentive - and the food was fantastic! I highly recommend the triple cup chicken and fried prawn rolls. Both dishes were savoury and went along so well with the restaurant’s chilli sauce.

Had dinner at Gu Zao Ren & Taiwan Porridge and really enjoyed the meal. The sweet potato porridge was perfect for the rainy weather—warm, soft, and comforting. It was so good I ended up having two bowls. It really felt like the kind of food that warms both your heart and soul. We also had kang kong stir-fried with belacan, which was super fragrant and packed a nice spicy kick. The black pepper deer meat was delicious—tender and full of flavour. The salted egg prawns were creamy and rich, with just the right balance of savoury and sweet. We also tried the frog legs with ginger and spring onion, which were surprisingly tender and paired well with the porridge. Overall, it was a satisfying and homely meal. Would definitely come back again for dinner or supper!!!

We had a great dinner at Gu Zao Ren Taiwan Porridge! The sweet potato porridge was warm and comforting, while the fried kang kong belacan added a spicy kick. The frog leg with ginger and spring onion was tender, and the black pepper deer meat was bold and savory. The salted egg prawn was rich and creamy. Overall, the service was good, and the portions were generous - we'd definitely recommend it!

Zi Char style order, simple staple dishes still just as flavourful! Perfect for a meal after a long day's work and a wonderful place to visit for a late night supper treat!
This is my second time here and I decided to try their porridge this time. As it was already late and i didn't have much of an appetite, porridge seemed like a great choice! And it definitely did not disappoint.
I went with a friend and she chose to order classic dishes like the sweet and sour pork, shrimp paste fried wings and i had to order the brinjal with minced meat and salted fish for her to try 😋
Prawn paste chicken was deliciously fragrant, crispy bits on the exterior with a tender interior just how i love it.
Their sweet and sour pork is classic and the brinjal is just as good as i remember.
Can't forget their mega homemade Ice Lemon Tea that i absolutely hyped up the first time! Big shoutout it it again 😁

Established since January 2007, this chain of casual eateries is among the more ubiquitous, making it a reliable and convenient option.
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Their rendition veers towards the Mamak style common in Malaysia, with the use of light soy sauce and dark soy sauce, omitting tomato ketchup, resulting in a more natural brown hue.
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The soft chewy noodles glisten in the light, and together with wispy chicken egg, tender beef slices, crunchy cabbage, and crisp chye sim / Chinese flowering cabbage, this carries smoky grainy savoury salty sweet eggy meaty flavour.
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The default is non-spicy, though you can certainly opt for a spicy version if you wish.
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Visited Gu Zao Ren for dinner and was really impressed! There is a diverse selection of zi char dishes to choose from. We ordered cereal chicken, chai poh omelette, hot plate bean curd and cockles. The cockles are definitely a must order, they are fresh and best eaten with the house chilli.

The other dishes were delicious and paired perfectly with the Taiwanese porridge. Differing from the usual Teochew porridge, it is thicker and has chunks of sweet potato in it. This place is worth visiting if you’re craving for a hearty meal!

Don’t be fooled by the simple presentation—Gu Zao Ren Taiwan Porridge delivers comforting, home-style flavours. The cai po omelette was packed with savoury crunch, and the stir-fried dried shrimp gui miao was a flavourful, crunchy standout. The free-flow rice and porridge were a nice touch. Warm service and cosy vibes round off a satisfying meal.

Had a pleasant dining experience! The food was up to standard—especially enjoyed the fried shrimp with gui miao, which was nicely crunchy and flavorful. The cai po egg was a little on the salty side, but still tasty overall. The other two dishes were also well-prepared and satisfying.

The staff were friendly and helpful, promptly guiding us to our seats and checking in to see if we needed any assistance. Great service to match the food!

#Dinner

When you want a bit of everything, kway chap is one of the best options to go for. I recently noticed that @shiniansg has started offering kway chap, so I decided to try the 1 pax set.

This set includes a variety of braised delights: small and large intestines, swirly intestines, prawn cake, onsen eggs, mei cai, pork skin, braised egg tofu, and pork belly. Alongside these, there is a bowl of slippery flat rice noodles immersed in a savoury and lightly herby soup.

The meal was pretty tastisfying, especially with the addition of the spicy chilli, which not only made me sweat but also enhanced the flavours of the braised items, making the experience extra shiok.
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🚩石年 Shi Nian @ ESR BizPark Chai Chee, 750 Chai Chee Rd, Singapore 469000
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I’ve been eating at Gu Zao Ren for years now, and it’s one of those places I always find myself coming back to. Brought a friend along this time, and I couldn’t stop talking about the cockles—even before we ordered. They’re always so fresh, and that house chilli? I don’t know what they put in it, but it’s the kind of spicy that makes you reach for more instead of stopping. Honestly, I could finish that whole plate on my own.

We also got the chai poh omelette, hotplate beancurd, and cereal chicken—nothing fancy, just the usual zi char picks, but there’s something about how they do it here that hits different. The omelette is soft in the middle, crispy on the edges, and every bite has that sweet crunch from the radish. As for the beancurd—it came bubbling on a hotplate, soaked in this rich savoury sauce with minced meat and egg. The tofu was silky inside but had this golden crust that gave it such a nice bite.

And of course, the porridge. Their Taiwanese-style porridge is my comfort food—it’s thicker than the usual Teochew kind, with little chunks of sweet potato that make it feel almost like something your mum would make at home. I never leave without getting at least one bowl.