Violet Oon is a Singaporean food icon and champion of Peranakan cuisine, best known for her restaurants including National Kitchen by Violet Oon.
Traditional Peranakan (Nyonya) and heritage Singaporean cuisine. This profile looks at Violet’s background, career and signature approach.
TL;DR
- Singaporean, born 1949
- Known for her restaurants including National Kitchen by Violet Oon
- She has been a food ambassador of Singapore since 1988.
- In 2018 she received two Lifetime Achievement Awards for her work.
- Traditional Peranakan (Nyonya) and heritage Singaporean cuisine.
Violet Oon key facts
| Name | Violet Oon |
| Nationality / born | Singaporean, born 1949 |
| Known for | her restaurants including National Kitchen by Violet Oon |
| Location | Singapore |
| Style | Traditional Peranakan (Nyonya) and heritage Singaporean cuisine. |
Background and career
She began as a features and music journalist before starting a food column in 1974. She has been a food ambassador of Singapore since 1988.
Recognition and legacy
She authored cookbooks including Peranakan Cooking and A Singapore Family Cookbook. In 2018 she received two Lifetime Achievement Awards for her work.
Signature style
Traditional Peranakan (Nyonya) and heritage Singaporean cuisine. It is an approach that has made Violet a distinctive figure in the food world.
Violet in context
Violet Oon is one of the chefs featured on Pickup Table 4, alongside Janice Wong and May Chow.
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Violet Oon FAQ
Who is Violet Oon?
A Singaporean food icon and champion of Peranakan cuisine.
Where is Violet based?
Singapore.
What is Violet known for?
Her restaurants including National Kitchen by Violet Oon.
What is a notable fact about Violet?
She began as a features and music journalist before starting a food column in 1974.
What is Violet’s style?
Traditional Peranakan (Nyonya) and heritage Singaporean cuisine.
