Ru Garden: Boutique Cantonese and Sichuan Restaurant with Private Dining

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We were excited to learn that our favourite Teochew Beef Hotpot restaurant, Chaoniu, had recently opened a boutique Cantonese and Sichuan restaurant right next door. Having been ardent fans of Chaoniu since it first debuted along East Coast Road in 2020, we’ve developed a deep appreciation—and even admiration—for boss Ah Le’s unwavering passion for authentic Chinese cuisine.

Ah Le, a naturalized Singaporean, regularly travels to Guangdong province in search of unique dishes and ingredients. This is fueled by his commitment to sharing authentic Chinese food culture with Singapore. If his efforts with this new restaurant are anything like what he accomplished with Chaoniu, Ru Garden should turn out to be something quite special.

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Ru Garden stands out for several reasons. First, its intimate size—seating only 45 guests—gives it a boutique-like charm. The head chef, Chef Ru, who lends her name to the restaurant, hails from Sichuan and is highly regarded as a private dining chef. She has earned a reputation for crafting exclusive meals, and has been known to serve private dinners costing $20,000! While they had initially planned for the restaurant to be a private dining venue, they later decided to revert to a more conventional menu. Private dining experiences are still available upon request. Adding to its culinary expertise, the sous chef comes from Guangdong, bringing his mastery of Cantonese cuisine to the team.

They have an ala carte menu featuring both ...

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