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Soooka Cafe

Updated 2026-08-12 · 2,774 reviewed · 476 listed · Scored from 411 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(411) 88 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Soooka Cafe
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Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes, Pet-Friendly Cafes
Reviews
411

What recent reviews say

Visitors consistently arrive for the aesthetic and leave for the food. Duck leg rice, mee siam, and fresh fish meehoon draw praise for tender meat and layered braising; the owner's background in Teochew cooking shines through. The interior feels warm and intimate; decor and colour scheme appeal strongly to those seeking a photo-worthy spot. Most note the menu leans healthful, uses no MSG, and portions stay sensible. One guest flagged pricing, another found a dish didn't match their palate, but the overwhelming response suggests Soooka holds its own against trends.

Praised for
  • warm, comfortable interior
  • healthy, MSG-free food
  • authentic Asian cuisine
  • friendly owner and staff
  • unique flavour combinations
Watch-outs
  • occasional taste mismatch
  • pricing a touch high
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Best for: people seeking healthful Asian dining in an intimate, visually appealing setting
Think twice if: dishes vary in appeal; one reviewer found mee siam and duck noodles not to their taste

Strengths

  • authentic Teochew-inspired braised dishes
  • MSG-free, health-conscious cooking
  • distinctive interior design attracts photographers
  • owner shares culinary inspiration and technique

Worth knowing

  • Owner shares dish inspiration (e.g., duck leg rice draws from Rasa Teochew)
  • Signature dishes: duck leg rice (braised then fried), fish meehoon, mee siam, mushroom cakoi
  • No MSG policy
  • Cakoi ice cream (fried dough with ice cream contrast)
  • Rose mulberry brew (additive-free natural rose tea)
  • Portions described as right-sized, not excessive

What reviews say by service

Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes
interior decor and colour scheme highly praised; warm, comfortable, intimate setting
Pet-Friendly Cafes
no review text addresses pet policy

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.42 average across the 104 aesthetic / instagrammable cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 67% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 85
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Last updated 2026-08-12