A Century of Flavour, Family & Legacy Since 1929 – A Story of Food & Family
A Message From Our Family
In 1929, my grandfather, Ho Loke Yee, started a tradition with the opening of Spring Court, then known as Wing Choon Yuen.
Indeed, we have witnessed many a grand occasion, especially weddings, sometimes, even four to five in one night. I remember peeking from a little corner of the kitchen. I saw how my grandfather, seeing the many happy faces and the loud merry-making of the joyous occasions, was inspired to strive for the best, just for them.
Today, we are proud to be Singapore’s oldest family-run restaurant. And we have unfailingly dedicated ourselves to making every meal a relaxing, enjoyable and special occasion, much like eating in your own home. My parents, and now myself, are happy to carry on my grandfather’s dream and passion of bringing Singaporean Chinese Cuisine to you, and making your occasion, our occasion. Before you begin your meal, let me bid you a warm welcome to our home!
Yours in service,
Mike Ho
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Where It All Began
Established in 1929 by self-taught Cantonese chef Ho Loke Yee, Spring Court was originally known as Wing Choon Yuen. Born from a passion for traditional Chinese cuisine, the restaurant became a favored venue for wedding banquets, birthday celebrations, and gatherings of the Chinese community, often hosting four to five joyous events in one evening.
After the closure of Great World in 1978, Spring Court moved around Singapore before finding its permanent home in a 4-storey heritage shophouse in Chinatown. Today, it is proudly run by the third generation of the Ho family, preserving the same commitment to hospitality, heritage, and timeless recipes.
From handcrafted dim sum to signature dishes passed down for decades, Spring Court continues to serve generations of diners, both local and international, in a place where tradition truly lives on.
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From century-old restaurants to family-run craft shops, 42 longstanding local businesses have been recognised under a new heritage business scheme which will offer marketing and other support to enhance their visibility and sustain their legacies.
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The Straits Time
25 gold and silver winners unveiled at Best Asian Restaurants Awards
SINGAPORE – Shinji by Kanesaka scored three wins in one evening at The Straits Times and Lianhe Zaobao’s Best Asian Restaurants Awards, held at the Grand Hyatt Singapore on Monday (April 16).
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The Straits Times
Spring Court began life as makeshift stall in 1929
One of Singapore’s oldest family-run Chinese restaurants – Spring Court – can be found nestled along a row of shophouses in Upper Cross Street, Chinatown.
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The Straits Times
Heritage restaurants hanging on
Despite being fully booked throughout the Chinese New Year season, Chin Lee Restaurant’s festive takings dropped by 40 per cent compared with last year.
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The Straits Times
Spring Court: Singapore’s Oldest Chinese Restaurant
Established in 1929, Spring Court is Singapore’s oldest Chinese restaurant. Located in Chinatown, it has become a culinary landmark, offering a wide range of traditional Chinese dishes that reflect the rich heritage of Singaporean cuisine. The restaurant is family-run, now managed by the fourth generation of the founding family, and it continues to be a favorite for both locals and tourists.
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Our Gastro Legacy: Singapore’s oldest family-run restaurant, Spring Court
Established in 1929 at Great World Amusement Park, this Singaporean-Chinese restaurant was for decades the venue of choice for birthday and wedding banquets.
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