One of the popular Peranakan restaurants in Singapore, The Peranakan, is located within Claymore Connect (442 Orchard Road). (UPDATE 2021: THE RESTAURANT HAS CLOSED)
An authentic Nyonya restaurant in Singapore, the place offers delicious dishes made from heritage recipes handed down over generations of Nonyas and Babas in the family, and that are ‘mesti-cuba‘ (‘must-try‘ in Malay).
The restaurant is one of the only ones to serve a ‘Tok Panjang’ – a grand Peranakan feast that was historically served by wealthy Straits families to mark special occasions such as weddings, anniversaries, and important birthdays.
Visiting the place, you can choose your culinary journey from a 6 to 8 course Heng-Heng degustation menu and a vegan menu alongside the regular A La carte menu.
Vegetarian Popiah Goreng.
Highlights on the main menu include, for example, Vegetarian Popiah Goreng (deep fried and crispy vegetable springrolls), Ayam Buah Keluak (chicken (ayam) braised in a thick, spicy tamarind gravy with buah keluak nuts)…
…Sotong Masak Asam (squid cooked in tamarind concentrate and palm sugar and starfruit), Peranakan Seafood Hokkien Mee (stir-fried noodles with prawns and squid), as well as TP Dessert Platter (Apom Bokwa, Pulot Enti Kelapa & Durian, Kueh Bingka and Durian Pengat).
Furthermore, to bring part of the Peranakan cuisine experience back home, you can purchase for take away some of the celebrated nyonya cakes and desserts from the takeaway counter.
The Peranakan – Peranakan Restaurants in Singapore (UPDATE 2021: THE RESTAURANT HAS CLOSED)
442 Orchard Road, Orchard Hotel – Level 2, Claymore Connect
Singapore 238879
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 11am-10pm
www.theperanakan.com
For example, you can follow their Facebook page (facebook.com/ThePeranakanSG/) for updates related to new menu items, events, promotions, and more.