- The Shop
Gu Ma Jia in Chinese literally means "Auntie's House" serves Chinese Cuisine and Tze Char. The term "Gu Ma" comes from the Chinese way of nephews or nieces calling their eldest aunt. "Gu Ma" loved to organize family gathering where she would be able to cook for the family, basking in the happiness of being able to eat as a complete, united family.

A few years back (August 2009), the family came together and opened a family restaurant named "Gu Ma Jia" and ever since, it has become a place for families to gather, strengthening family bonds through the joy of eating. Therefore, "Gu Ma Jia" not only provides food that tastes like "home", but also a strong symbol of love and joy.

Their 2nd floor is use to hold function that can comprises 70pax, 1 VIP Room with 4 tables for 40pax. They provide food catering for all kinds of buffet functions and corporate events too.

The restaurant is easily accessible from the Potong Pasir MRT (North East Line), and there is a nearby Bus Stop 60211 right in front of POSB, Macpherson Road (8, 61, 64, 65, 66, 90, 125, 147, 151, 154, 628).

- The Food
Herbal Chicken Soup @ S$8.80Nothing can be more comforting than having a bowl of hearty and nutritious homemade soup during mealtime. This soup is full of herbs, chicken and some clams which is a delightful way to start any meal. The herbs are not overpowered and aroma is just right.

Crispy Bean-jal @ S$12, S$18, S$24I don’t like brinjal and I have phobia eating it (you don’t want to know why, trust me). However this was the first time, I swear it was really the first time I enjoy eating brinjal because it doesn’t taste like one!

The brinjal are cut into thin slice, deep fried in coated powder and seasoned with special sauce that is extracted from vegetables. The sauce is slightly spicy with a little sweetness. The unique combination to stir fry with french beans create an unique taste to the palette.

Kyoto Pork Ribs @ S$20Sauteed pork ribs flambeed with Rose Wine was served on a sizzling plate wrap in aluminum foil. The aluminum foil will be drench with rose wine and ignited with fire upon serving. The aroma of rose wine and pork ribs mingle together to exude a distinctive scent. The soury from black vinegar and sweetness of the special sauce brings out the fragrance of the tender pork. I will give up my usual sweet & sour pork for this Kyoto Pork Ribs!

Assam Fish Head @ S$25This is our favourtie dish tonight, the best of the best!

The fish heads are purchase directly from the market daily, thus ensuring optimal freshness and quality. The assam paste are self made and consist more than 13 spices and herbs. Cooking of the assam require about 4 hours of continue stirring, together with the preparation and blending it will take almost a day to yield great flavour. No wonder the assam is so flavorful & awesome!

Gwen told us that they had reduce the spiciness as customers had feedback that the brutal flavour is too much to handle. The spiciness is just right for my foodie friends.

Sambal Seabass (Hot Plate) @ S$25
Sambal sauce served over seabass on a hot plate. The fish is crispy but the sambal is not spicy enough. I still favour the Assam Fish Head.

Oyster Omelette @ S$12The perfect marriage of just-cooked-to-perfection juicy fresh oysters, fluffy eggs, coated with a thin layer of sambal chilli. Delicate flavour with a fragrance of sambal. Oh, the oyster is big in size too!

Butter Baked Salted Egg Sri Lanka Crabs (Seasonal Price)The tender succulent sri lanka crab is cooked with creamy salted egg yolks combined with various condiments gives a truly unique flavour. The only complaint, the salted egg yolks sauce is too little, but still definitely finger lickin' crabilicious!

Prawn Roll $8 (8pcs) @ S$16 (16pcs)The self made prawn roll filling is meaty and not as salty compare to most. It has a nice crunch from the fried beancurd skin and water chestnuts. I find it tasty and delectable on its own, but if you prefer to have a little zing & sweetness, dripped them in the sweet chilli sauce.

Special Made Tofu with Lingzhi Mushroom @ S$12You can't get this tofu from any where because they made the tofu themselves. Simple as it look but it was simply delish! Most of us are really full by now (expect Melissa, hehe), we still cheerfully chomped our way through the silky soft tofu with the tasty lingzhi mushroom sauce.

Thai Style Beancurd (6pcs) @ S$6
This beancurd are bought from the market. The firm beancurd has crispy coating and intensifies all the flavors in the thai sweet & sour sauce.

Cereal Sotong with Curry Flavour @ S$20, S$30, S$40
Sambal sotong and Calamari are my absolute favorite.

The chewy huge sotong is dredged in flour, sauteed with a savoury combination of cereal, curry powder, curry leaves and chilli padi bites. I love the tasty cereal to the bits.

Black Glutinuos with Ice Cream @ S$4
Absolutely delicious self made secret recipe by "Gu Ma"! The consistency & sweetness of the black glutinous is just right, topped with a scope of vanilla ice cream, make this warm dessert satisfying to the stomach even after a full meal.

- My Opinion
The casual atmosphere and robust flavorful food certainly brought back memory and make me nostalgic. Service was prompt and food are fresh. Besides the highly raved Assam Fish Head, the Special Made Tofu, Salted Egg Crab, Crispy Bean-jal, Kyoto Pork Ribs and Oyster Omelette was a hit too. In fact, I am tore between the choices! I would highly recommend you to visit the restaurant in a big group so that you can order everything and share!!

The crab is fat and juicy, I would like to try the chilli/black pepper crab in my next visit and I am already planning who to bring along so that I can order more dishes!

Li Xin's fishballs are made twice daily with yellowtail and kept chilled in cold water but never frozen. This is to keep the fishball soft and bouncy. Not only do they make their own fishballs, they make their own chilli sauce and crispy lard pieces as well.

Mee Pok (Dry) @ S$4.50The delectable sweet and spicy noodles accompanied by the soft and bouncy fishballs were simply succulent!

Started by his grandfather over 20 years ago, Mr Low continued the trade and picked up the skill of making these savoury treats. As these dough fritters are best eaten hot, Mr Low makes it a point to have them freshly fried at all his stalls. Customers will be able to choose between traditional dough fritters such as You Tiao (Fried Dough Sticks), Butterfly fritters (Butterfly shaped dough fritters) and new exciting flavours for Xian Jian Bing (Deep-fried salty fritters) such as coffee, red and green bean and pandan. Muslim diners will be glad to know that these dough fritters are certified halal.

You Tiao @ S$0.90The crispy and chewy You Tiao (Fried Dough Stick) are freshly fried and it's best eaten hot with soya milk.

Full Review & Photos @ http://www.celestialdelish.com/2013/05/spicy-thai-at-the-line.html

During the promotions, diners will be spoil with the usual diverse spread of international cuisine whilst enjoy the specially crafted spicy Thai set menu. Prices start at $72 per adult and $36 per child.

- Tom Yum Mojitos
A complimentary shot of this drink will be served during dinner. Diners can order the big glass @ $10++.The drink is filled with gracious Thai flavours of lemongrass, lime, chillis, mint leaf etc. A sophisticated ways to bring out the sweetness, tangy and hot (spicy) all in a drink. Spicy but very morish, it leave your taste buds tingling in expectation.

- Khaotang Nga Thong (fried rice crackers and assorted chutneys)Fried rice crackers was served with 3 Thai chutneys. The condiment in a bowl is made of pork and prawn, a little sweet and wet. The next condiment is made of salted egg, obviously it will b salty but not overly. Last but not least, Thai chili jam with tamarind is detectable yet mild. The assorted chutneys offer a delicious combination of sweet, salty and spicy to the crackers.- Lab Gai
The small stature has a deep and relatively spicy savory flavours that mingle beautifully with a fresh taste of mint leaf. Wrapped with thinly slice cucumber that add a little crunch and cooling effect to the palate.

- Yam Woon Sen
The glass noodles absorb the spicy, sour and salty flavour very nicely. It's more pungent than the other food, at the same time refreshing.

- Yam Som O
Pomelo sections bursting with juice, savory dried prawns balanced with bright flavor notes from lime and tamarind, and finished with the satisfying scent and crunch of shallot flakes. The salad offers a delicious combination of sweet, salty, sour, spicy and a tad bitterness (from the pomelo) as minor accents to the flavours.

- Kaeng Khiew Wan Gai (green curry with chicken and eggplant)Fragrant spices to create a rich creamy green curry with chunks of tender chicken and eggplant. Thou it was a little too salty, it was still delicious with a mild curry flavour.

- Khao Niew Mamuang (sticky rice with mango)A sweet, creamy and slightly salty coconut cream complement the sweet mango and sticky rice very well.

For Full Review and More Photos, Pls Visit http://www.celestialdelish.com/2013/04/beanstro-ngee-ann-city.html

Patrons will be spoilt for a selection of all-day breakfast and a wide array of Halal Certified American-style menu and hand-crafted beverages at the full-fledge table service concept.Classic Eggs Benedict @ $17.00
(Served with coffee/tea until 11am daily, add juice at $2 per serving until 11am)The dish offers a terrific combination of flavors and textures. Two beautiful poached egg & spheres over scrumptious layers of slightly crisp and flaky toasted Vienna. Topped with chicken ham, lime vinaigrette mesclun, and a smooth glorious blanket of Hollandaise sauce. Egg lovers, expect overwhelming adulation - with a side of adoration.

Tuna Nicoise @ $19.00Colourful mixed salad topped with yellow-fin tuna loin coated with sesame and dressed with tangy lemon lime vinaigrette. Packed with baby potatoes, hard boiled egg, cherry tomato, raw onion & haricot vert, this salad makes a really hearty meal.

Seafood Velvet Soup @ $9.50The lively flavor of peach compote perks up the rich, creamy soup accented with flavors of the sea. Completes with a whole scallops and crusty cheese toast. Deliciously decadent!

Sirloin Steak @ $24.00 (200g)The tender succulent sirloin steak was cooked to perfection (medium rare). Packed with rich flavours of gravy along with sauteed greens in garlic rosemary sauce. It will be more inviting if the sauce is less salty.

Seafood Wrapped in Cartoccio @ $26.00Al dente fettuccine served in a rich spicy tomato sauce accompanied with juice spiny lobster, scallops & blue mussel wrapped in parchment paper. Not only the presentation was impressive, it also brought very dominate flavor to the palate.

Classic Affogato @ $5.40The dessert has a classic simplicity and characterised by its distinct. Generous scoops of creamy ice-cream drowned in the elegant espresso.

Bread & Butter Pudding @ $9.00The pudding had a little burnt crust, which gave it a toasty aroma and a fantastically crisp top. Sink your teeth slowly into the fluffy spongey inside, and its custard cream was sweet without being cloying. It will be heaven if the pudding is drenched with a copious amount of ice cream...