Singapore is known to be every foodie’s paradise as you get to try out a myriad of authentic dishes from varying countries without having to even travel to those places, making it very easy and convenient for you to satisfy all of your cravings in one go.
Other than our usual Chinese, Malay, and Indian food, we are also huge fans of Peranakan food. If you’re craving some good ol’ Nyonya dishes, you have to check out our list of Peranakan restaurants in Singapore to visit.
1. Old Bibik’s Peranakan Kitchen
Old Bibik’s Peranakan Kitchen is a casual Peranakan restaurant that whips up authentic Peranakan dishes that will remind you a Nonya grandmother’s cooking.
The dishes are prepared in the traditional way using recipes that have been passed down for years, and only the freshest ingredients are used.
When you pay a visit to this Peranakan restaurant, you definitely need to try their Nyonya Beef Rendang, Grilled Sambal Barramundi, Ayam Buak Keluak, Ikan Assam Pedas, Chinchalok Omelette, Sambal Udang, and Nyonya Chap Chye.
With GST being hiked very soon, many would probably also be delighted to hear that Old Bibik’s Peranakan Kitchen does not charge GST or service charge, and all the prices stated in their menu are nett.
Good Peranakan food at affordable prices? Sign us up!
Address: 328 Joo Chiat Road, #01-02, Singapore 427585
Opening hours: 11.30am to 9.30pm (Mon – Sun)
Reservations: Form
2. IVINS Peranakan Restaurant
Situated at Binjai Park, IVINS Peranakan Restaurant is a spacious family restaurant with a cosy interior that will make you feel right at home.
This Peranakan restaurant serves homely meals with strong flavours that are guaranteed to make you feel satisfied, and some of the signature dishes that you have to order include their Curry Nyonya Fishhead, Babi Tauyu, and Udang Masak Nanas.
End the meal off with another burst of flavours from their Durian Chendol where the flavours of the coconut milk, gula melaka, and durian complement one another perfectly.
Address: 21 Binjai Park, Singapore 589827
Opening hours: 11am to 3pm and 5pm to 9pm (Mon – Wed and Fri – Sun, closed on Thu)
Reservations: Quandoo
3. Guan Hoe Soon Restaurant
Guan Hoe Soon Restaurant is perhaps one of the OG Peranakan restaurants in Singapore. After all, they have been serving authentic Peranakan cuisine in the Joo Chiat area of Singapore since 1953.
Here, you can expect mouthwatering Nyonya dishes that are skilfully prepared as accurately as possible to the recipe that has been passed down from the previous generation to the next, allowing the Peranakan restaurant to preserve the original taste of Peranakan cuisine served here.
Must-try dishes include Ayam Buah Keluak, Babi Pong Tay, Udang Assam Nanas, and Nyonya Chap Chye.
Address: 38/40 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427762
Opening hours: 11am to 3pm and 5.30pm to 9pm (Mon – Fri) | 11am to 3pm and 5pm to 9pm (Sat & Sun)
Reservations: Form
4. True Blue Cuisine
True Blue Cuisine is perhaps one of the most beautiful Peranakan restaurants in Singapore.
The Peranakan restaurant is fitted with traditional Nyonya furniture and it is decorated with historical artefacts and pictures that you can look at while dining or while waiting for your food to arrive. This elevates the culinary experience of dining here because it’ll feel exactly like you’re dining in a museum!
Other than its interior looking aesthetically pleasing, True Blue Cuisine is also famous for their food in which they have been awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand distinction for, for a significant number of years.
When you patronise this Peranakan restaurant, be sure to try out crowd-favourites such as the Ngor Hiang, Beef Rendang, Udang Kuah Nanas, Orh Luak, and Chap Chye.
Address: 47/49 Armenian Street, Peranakan Museum, Singapore 179937
Opening hours: 11.30am to 2.30pm and 5.30pm to 9.30pm (Mon – Sat)
Reservations: Chope
5. Simply Peranakan Cuisine
Conveniently located in the heart of Singapore, Simply Peranakan Cuisine is the go-to Peranakan restaurant if you’re craving some authentic homestyle Peranakan dishes after a long day of work or a shopping spree.
Appease your Peranakan cuisine cravings by indulging in some of their bestselling dishes, such as the Beef Rendang, Assam Fish Head Curry, Ayam Buah Keluak, Bakwang Kepiting soup, and Ngoh Hiang.
Don’t forget to also conclude the meal with a delicious bowl of Pulut Hitam or a refreshingly sweet bowl of Chendol.
Address: 28 Cavenagh Road, #01-05, Hotel Chancellor @ Orchard, Singapore 229635
Opening hours: 12pm to 2.30pm and 6pm to 10pm (Mon – Sun)
6. Tingkat PeraMakan @ Owen Road
Tingkat PeraMakan is a modern-style Peranakan restaurant that offers a great introduction to those who are not familiar with the cuisine.
If you’ve been to other Peranakan restaurants, you would have probably noticed that the number of dishes offered on the menu are aplenty, and as someone who doesn’t know much about this particular cuisine, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
Luckily for you, there will be no such issue at Tingkat PeraMakan. They offer a no-frills menu which allows you to order individual sets that come with a bowl of rice, a main, two side dishes, a drink, and dessert, making it very convenient and much less overwhelming.
You should definitely give the Lamb Rendang, Nyonya Mah Mee, Sambal Sotong, Ikan Garam Assam, and Babi Pongtay a try when you visit here.
Address: 119 Owen Road, Singapore 218924
Opening hours: 11.30am to 9pm (Mon – Sun)
Reservations: Form
7. Godmama – Peranakan Restaurant Singapore
Godmama is a modern Peranakan restaurant that serves authentic Peranakan cuisine as well as innovative creations that put a unique twist to the dishes. With both indoor and al fresco dining options, Godmama offers an uplifting dining experience for couples and families to indulge in a hearty meal.
Some of Godmama’s specials are the All-Star Egg Skin Popiah, Otak Otak, Ngoh Hiang, Sambal Udang, and Beef Rendang.
While you’re here, spice up your meal with interesting Peranakan-inspired cocktails that were created by The Rising Star Winner of the Bar Awards Singapore in 2018. Must-tries include the Peranakan Blue, The Emperor of Melaka, and “Halia” From the Other Side.
Address: 107 North Bridge Road, #04-07, Funan, Singapore 179105
Opening hours: 11am to 10pm (Mon – Sun)
Reservations: Chope
8. House of Peranakan Petit
Situated within the Tiong Bahru enclave, House of Peranakan Petit is a small and cosy Peranakan restaurant you can head to for some home-cooked Peranakan food. Set foot into the restaurant and the nostalgic aroma of the food in the air will remind you of the meals you had back at your grandmother’s house.
Signature dishes of this Peranakan restaurant are the Curry Fish Head (crowned the best dish in Singapore by the Asian Wall Street Journal back in 2002), Chilli Pomfret, Assam Prawns, Ayam Sioh, Ayam Buah Keluak, and Itek Sioh.
Address: 42 Eng Hoon Street, Singapore 169785
Opening hours: 12pm to 3pm and 6pm to 10pm (Mon, Wed – Sun, closed on Tue)
Reservations: Telephone
9. Candlenut
The world’s first Michelin-starred Peranakan restaurant, Candlenut is certainly not a place to be missed out on when it comes to having Peranakan cuisine in Singapore.
When you dine here, you’re taken on an exceptional culinary journey that enables you to taste not only classic favourites, but also innovative seasonal creations invented by chef Malcom Lee.
Check out the Chef’s Mum’s Chicken Curry, Westholme Wagyu Beef Rib Rendang, Assam Sotong, and the Snake River Farm Kurobuta Pork Neck Satay. These dishes are enough to make you fall in love even more with Peranakan food.
Address: 17A Dempsey Road, Singapore 249676
Opening hours: 12pm to 3pm and 6pm to 10pm (Mon – Sun)
Reservations: Form
10. INDOCAFÉ – The White House
INDOCAFÉ – The White House is a Peranakan restaurant that provides a homely atmosphere in addition to their flavourful spread of authentic Peranakan cuisine.
The variety of dishes offered here is huge, and if you could only choose a couple of dishes to order, we’d recommend the Signature Kueh Pie Tee, Nyonya Otah Otah, Wagyu Beef Rendang, Ikan Sambal Bunga Kantan, Kari Kepala Ikan, and the Sayur Lodeh.
Address: 35 Scotts Road, Singapore 228227
Opening hours: 12pm to 2.30pm and 6pm to 9.30pm (Tue – Sun)
Reservations: Form
11. National Kitchen by Violet Oon
Set within National Gallery Singapore, National Kitchen by Violet Oon is a Peranakan restaurant that is fitted with exquisite décor befitting that of a museum. With such a setting, we’re sure you can already imagine the standards of the food served here.
This Peranakan restaurant serves authentic Nyonya dishes that guarantee mouthfuls of flavours that will have you begging for more. Choose to have your meal indoors in the grand dining hall or opt for al fresco dining on the restaurant’s verandah where you can enjoy a scenic view while eating.
If you have the chance to dine here, definitely go for the Kueh Pie Tee, Chicken Satay, Ayam Pong Tay, Beef Rendang, Garam Assam Fish, Dry Laksa, and Roti Prata.
Address: 1 Saint Andrew’s Road, #02-01, National Gallery Singapore, Singapore 178957
Opening hours: 12pm to 5pm and 6pm to 11pm (Mon – Sun)
Reservations: Form
12. Indigo Blue Kitchen
A tribute to the flavours of a bygone era, Indigo Blue Kitchen is a Peranakan restaurant serving dishes that have been fine-tuned and presented with a modern update suited to our current palates.
Here’s where you can experience the recreation of nostalgic tastes, flavours, and warm memories of the past. Reminisce the good ol’ days with classic Peranakan favourites from childhood made from recipes inspired by that of the older generations.
Address: 1 Farrer Park Station Road, One Farrer Hotel, Singapore 217562
Opening hours: 11.30am to 3pm and 5.30pm to 10pm (Mon – Sun)
Reservations: Form
13. Charlie’s Peranakan Food
Unlike the other Peranakan restaurants on this list, Charlie’s Peranakan Food is a little hawker stall at Golden Mile Food Centre that serves up hearty Peranakan dishes at very affordable prices.
We all know that Peranakan food, while delicious, doesn’t come cheap due to the amount of effort and hours required to cook it. Factor in the overheads and you’ll easily pay a minimum of S$30 to S$40 per person.
But since Charlie’s Peranakan Food is located in a hawker centre where rental fees are significantly cheaper, we get to enjoy a homely meal at pocket-friendly prices.
This stall is famous for their Itek Sio, Ayam Buah Keluak, Babi Hong, Beef Rendang, and Chap Chye.
Address: 505 Beach Road, #B1-30, Golden Mile Food Centre, Singapore 199583
Opening hours: 11.30am to 7.30pm
14. Straits Chinese Nonya Restaurant 土生坊正宗娘惹餐馆 (1953)
Nestled within Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, Straits Chinese Nonya Restaurant 土生坊正宗娘惹餐馆 (1953) is a hidden gem that not many people know about.
This Peranakan restaurant offers a cosy and intimate environment perfect for friends to catch up or for couples to have a chill date night. Plus, you even get to dine with great views of Singapore’s skyline.
You can opt for their Tok Panjang A la Carte Buffet from just S$33.90++ per adult and S$19.90++ for children between five and 10. With this buffet, you’ll be able to eat to your heart’s content and fill your tummy up with as much delicious dishes as you’d like.
Address: 8 Raffles Avenue, #02-21, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, Singapore 039802
Opening hours: 11.30am to 2.30pm and 5.30pm to 9pm (Mon – Sun)
Reservations: Form
15. Daisy’s Dream Kitchen
Daisy’s Dream Kitchen is a Peranakan restaurant located within Temasek Club, and just like what its name suggests, opening her own eatery was Daisy’s dream until it came true in 2011.
Together with her son, Roy, she runs the Peranakan restaurant and serves old favourites made from recipes that were passed down from Roy’s grandmother, as well as new creations suited to the modern palate.
Dishes you should certainly try out include the Black Ink Sotong, Beef Rendang, Curry Chicken, Ngoh Hiang, Chicken Wings, Bakwan Kepting, Babi Buah Keluak, Pulut Hitam, and Chendol.
Address: 131 Rifle Range Road, #01-01, Temasek Club, Singapore 588396
Opening hours: 11am to 9.30pm (Tue – Sun)
Reservations: Chope
16. Nyonya Taste by Brew & Bar
Nyonya Taste by Brew & Bar is a Peranakan restaurant that boasts a wide selection of authentic Nyonya dishes as well as an equally wide selection of craft beers for a beer-y good meal.
Gather your beer buddies and delight your tastebuds in a flavourful meal comprising Sotong Masak Hitam, Ayam Buah Keluak, Braised Babi Chin, Babi Ponteh, and Nyonya Chap Chye. If you still have some space for dessert, be sure to order their Orh Nee and Yam Ice Cream for a delicious sweet treat to end the meal!
Address: 6 Jalan Pari Burong, Singapore 488672
Opening hours: 12pm to 2.30pm and 6pm to 10pm (Mon, Wed – Sat) | 6pm to 10pm (Tue)
Reservations: Quandoo
17. The Blue Ginger
Meals are often the most delicious when they’re shared with your loved ones, and it’s no different when it comes to the Peranakan cuisine where its dishes come served in communal portions.
At The Blue Ginger, their main aim is to be the place for families and friends to head to for a homely gathering as they all savour some Peranakan goodness. To facilitate this ambience, the restaurant is designed with wooden flooring and furniture that exude a sense of warmth as well as Peranakan décor.
Settle into a cosy corner and let The Blue Ginger take care of your tummy and your soul with specialty dishes such as Otak Otak, Kue Pie Tee, Ngo Heong, and Beef Rendang.
Address: 97 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088518
Opening hours: 12pm to 3pm and 6.30pm to 10.30pm (Mon – Sun)
Reservations: Form
18. Bonding Kitchen Restaurant Singapore
Combining traditional Peranakan flavours and the Chef Danny Chew’s modern selections, Bonding Kitchen Restaurant Singapore is a great place to visit if you’re looking to try Peranakan food with an interesting twist.
For traditional dishes, you have Babi Pongteh, Ayam Buah Keluak, Barramundi Fish Assam Pedas, and Nyonya Chap Chye. For modern dishes, you have Raw Scallop with Nasi Ulam and Hei Bi Hiam, and Santorini Bird’s Nest.
These dishes don’t just taste good, they look visually pleasing as well, so don’t forget to snap a couple of photos for the ‘gram before digging in!
Address: 277 Orchard Road, #02-18, Orchardgateway, Singapore 238858
Opening hours: 11.30am to 3pm and 5pm to 9.30pm (Tue – Sun)
Reservations: Form
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