Lao Huo Tang 老火汤

If u want to have good quality soups but hate sweating out eating at hawker centres/ coffee shops… this is the plc. It offers a variety of good, wholesome boiled soups in a spacious aircon seatings. Ordered the lotus root peanut soup. The soup was good, and it’s not too salty. (For those want it more salty, can add to taste at your preference) The pumpkin rice was soft and nice too. Will be back to try their other soups in future.

Rated this for the overall dining experience - a cozy spot for Chinese cuisine at reasonable prices. Would definitely come again when craving comfort and a quiet dining environment. We ordered the National Day set, and I’d say it was worth the bucks. The additional dishes we tried were all lightly warm, which made me guess they were prepared earlier and kept in the bain-marie. Personally, I prefer my food served hot, especially at a Chinese restaurant. The only dish that arrived piping hot was the salted egg lotus root. Overall, the flavours were average and comforting. Now, onto the most important part - the soup! I was pleasantly surprised to know they offer a one-time refill, which is such a thoughtful gesture for a soup lover like me. But a little heads-up to all soup people out there: this isn’t your typical hawker or home-style soup. It’s boiled for a long time, so it’s thicker and less smooth on the throat. The soups we had were quite meaty and hearty, not exactly light or refreshing, but perfect if you’re looking for something warm and filling! Oh, and one more thing! The pumpkin rice totally surprised me! I don’t even like pumpkin, but the rice was so flavourful and full of dried shrimp aroma. Dried shrimp lovers, please order this! I finished the whole bowl without even realising it.

I used to visit The Soup Restaurant at their JEM branch, and it’s always been a comforting spot for a simple, hearty meal. One of the standout items for me is their lotus soup – it’s flavourful, soothing, and perfect for a rainy day. I especially appreciate that they offer refills once you’ve finished the first pot, which is a rare and generous touch these days. The tofu dish was decent – nothing particularly memorable, but it paired well with the rest of the meal. As for the roast chicken, it leaned a little on the dry side, but still tasted alright and was acceptable overall. All in all, The Soup Restaurant continues to deliver a satisfying dining experience. I’ll definitely be back again!