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Peranakan food

Once a stickler for cooking rules, Terry Tan relaxes his stance

Cookbook author Terry Tan with his new book, Terry Tan’s Peranakan Classics. It is an update of his first cookbook, published in 1981.
Cookbook author Terry Tan with his new book, Terry Tan’s Peranakan Classics. It is an update of his first cookbook, published in 1981.

Tastemakers

No time for romance as Cheng Hui Jie steers $1m Bumbu Restaurant towards 30-year milestone

Bumbu Restaurant's general manager Cheng Hui Jie at the Kandahar Street outlet.
Bumbu Restaurant's general manager Cheng Hui Jie at the Kandahar Street outlet.

Food Picks

Nya Nya at Wisma Atria serves home-style Peranakan dishes with housemade rempah

Nasi Kunyit (left) and Mee Siam (right) at Nya Nya.
Nasi Kunyit (left) and Mee Siam (right) at Nya Nya.

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The hotel turning Christmas dinner into a choose-your-own-adventure feast

Savour a selection of festive Italian favourites at Waterfall Ristorante Italiano, inspired by home-cooked flavours and traditional recipes.
Savour a selection of festive Italian favourites at Waterfall Ristorante Italiano, inspired by home-cooked flavours and traditional recipes.

Why are Singapore-made shows unappealing to many Singaporeans?

Television still: Emerald Hill - The Little Nyonya Story starring Tasha Low and Tyler Ten
Television still: Emerald Hill - The Little Nyonya Story starring Tasha Low and Tyler Ten

Singapore restaurateur Violet Oon to launch casual cafe Bibik Violet at Temasek Shophouse

Bibik Violet will serve Peranakan and Singapore favourites such as nasi lemak and laksa.
Bibik Violet will serve Peranakan and Singapore favourites such as nasi lemak and laksa.

Food Picks: Last chance to have Rempapa’s Peranakan dishes

hypicks26 - Rempapa (PLQ) - Peranakan Menu_Group Shot_Credit Rempapa

Float: Life
Credit: Rempapa
hypicks26 - Rempapa (PLQ) - Peranakan Menu_Group Shot_Credit Rempapa

Float: Life
Credit: Rempapa

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Turn your Emerald Hill Netflix binge into a real-life experience at Sentosa's Peranakan world

A glowing tribute to tradition, The Peranakan House anchors Sentosa’s Peranakan Reimagined show.
A glowing tribute to tradition, The Peranakan House anchors Sentosa’s Peranakan Reimagined show.

Take a deep dive into Peranakan culture at Sentosa Sensoryscape

Pssst... I’m watching Emerald Hill. Perhaps you should too

Emerald Hill - The Little Nyonya Story starring (from left) Ferlyn Wong, Tasha Low and Chantalle Ng.
Emerald Hill - The Little Nyonya Story starring (from left) Ferlyn Wong, Tasha Low and Chantalle Ng.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.