The best Peranakan restaurants in Singapore range from Michelin-starred Candlenut and Pangium to heritage Nyonya kitchens in Katong and Joo Chiat, such as Guan Hoe Soon, cooking since 1953. Styles run from omakase-style fine dining and tok panjang feasts to casual heartland eateries, with mains from around $13 at places like JustB Baba and tasting menus from around $200 at the top end. The east (Joo Chiat, Katong, Marine Parade) has the densest cluster, and the Civic District and Orchard are the main city options. Most Peranakan kitchens cook with pork, so diners who need halal food should look at Old Bibik's Peranakan Kitchen or the Nyonyas & Gentlemen buffet, and should book Pangium and Candlenut weeks ahead.
Last verified: October 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
- Candlenut
- Pangium
- National Kitchen by Violet Oon
- True Blue Cuisine
- The Blue Ginger
- Guan Hoe Soon
- Godmama
- The Peranakan Club (The Little Nyonya)
- Bonding Kitchen
- Rempapa
- Baba Chews Bar & Eatery
- Chilli Padi Nonya Restaurant
- Old Bibik's Peranakan Kitchen
- JustB Baba
- Peranakan Inn
- Daisy's Dream Kitchen
- Nyonyas & Gentlemen
The list
Candlenut Peranakan (fine dining) · $$$$
Chef Malcolm Lee's Dempsey restaurant, the first Peranakan restaurant to earn a Michelin star; it retained its one star in the Michelin Guide Singapore 2026. Diners choose between the 'Ah-Ma-Kase' omakase-style menu (lunch and dinner versions) and a la carte.
- Cuisine: Peranakan (fine dining)
- Price: $$$$ · Fine dining; 'Ah-Ma-Kase' omakase-style menus plus a la carte
- Must-try: Ah-Ma-Kase menu, Buah keluak dishes, Wagyu beef rendang
- Where: 17A Dempsey Road, Singapore 249676
- Area: Dempsey Hill
- Nearest MRT: Napier
- Hours: Daily 12pm-3pm, 6pm-10pm
- Halal: No
Pangium Peranakan / Straits heritage (fine dining) · $$$$
Malcolm Lee's second restaurant, set in a restored colonial house at the Gallop Entrance of the Singapore Botanic Gardens, serves set menus that explore Peranakan and Straits heritage cooking. It holds one Michelin star (2026). Weekend dinners book out weeks ahead.
- Cuisine: Peranakan / Straits heritage (fine dining)
- Price: $$$$ · Tasting menus from around $200 per person
- Must-try: Seasonal tasting menu
- Where: 11 Gallop Road, Gallop Entrance, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore 259015
- Area: Botanic Gardens
- Nearest MRT: Botanic Gardens
- Hours: Wed 6:30pm-10pm; Thu-Sat 12pm-2:30pm, 6:30pm-10pm; closed Sun-Tue
- Halal: No
National Kitchen by Violet Oon Peranakan / Straits-Chinese · $$$$
Violet Oon's restaurant inside the National Gallery serves Peranakan and Straits-Chinese heritage dishes in a grand colonial setting. The group also runs Violet Oon Singapore at Dempsey Hill (7 Dempsey Road, #01-05; daily 12pm-3pm, 6pm-11pm) and at ION Orchard (#04-12; daily 12pm-10pm, with high tea 3pm-5pm).
- Cuisine: Peranakan / Straits-Chinese
- Price: $$$$ · Upscale sit-down
- Must-try: Dry laksa, Beef rendang, Kueh pie tee
- Where: 1 St Andrew's Road, #02-01 National Gallery Singapore, Singapore 178957
- Area: City Hall / Civic District
- Nearest MRT: City Hall
- Halal: No
True Blue Cuisine Peranakan / Nyonya · $$$
A traditional Nyonya restaurant beside the Peranakan Museum, filled with family heirlooms and listed in the Michelin Guide's Bib Gourmand since 2016. Its official site says it does not serve pork or lard-based dishes; it is not halal-certified. Closed on Sundays and public holidays.
- Cuisine: Peranakan / Nyonya
- Price: $$$ · Mid-range sit-down
- Must-try: Ayam buah keluak, Nonya chap chye, Kueh pie tee
- Where: 47/49 Armenian Street, Singapore 179937
- Area: Bras Basah / Civic District
- Nearest MRT: Bras Basah
- Hours: Mon-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-9:30pm; closed Sun & PH
- Halal: No pork, no lard
The Blue Ginger Peranakan / Nyonya · $$$
A long-running Nyonya restaurant in a Tanjong Pagar shophouse known for home-style classics. Tanjong Pagar is now its only outlet; the former Great World outlet has closed.
- Cuisine: Peranakan / Nyonya
- Price: $$$ · Mid-range; sit-down in a heritage shophouse
- Must-try: Beef rendang, Ngoh hiang, Chap chye masak titek
- Where: 97 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088518
- Area: Tanjong Pagar
- Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar
- Hours: Daily 12pm-3pm (last order 2:15pm), 6:30pm-10:30pm (last order 9:45pm)
- Halal: No
Guan Hoe Soon Peranakan / Nyonya · $$$
Family-run since 1953 and often cited as Singapore's oldest Peranakan restaurant, Guan Hoe Soon serves traditional Nyonya dishes in the Joo Chiat heartland and also caters.
- Cuisine: Peranakan / Nyonya
- Price: $$$ · Mid-range family-style dining
- Must-try: Ayam buah keluak, Assam fish, Otak-otak
- Where: 200 Joo Chiat Road, #01-01, Singapore 427471
- Area: Joo Chiat / Katong
- Nearest MRT: Eunos
- Halal: No
Godmama Modern Peranakan / Nyonya · $$$
A contemporary Nyonya restaurant that pairs classics such as babi pongteh and buah keluak with a Peranakan-style weekend brunch. It has two outlets, at Funan and Parkway Parade (#01-69A, 80 Marine Parade Road).
- Cuisine: Modern Peranakan / Nyonya
- Price: $$$ · Mid-range; lunch, dinner and weekend brunch
- Must-try: Babi pongteh, Ayam buah keluak, Nasi ulam
- Where: 107 North Bridge Road, #04-07 Funan, Singapore 179097
- Area: City Hall
- Nearest MRT: City Hall
- Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-3:30pm, 6pm-10pm; Sat, Sun, eve of PH & PH brunch 10am-3:30pm, dinner 6pm-10pm
- Halal: No
The Peranakan Club (The Little Nyonya) Peranakan / Nyonya · $$$
Opened in February 2026 on the second floor of Orchard Towers by Baba restaurateur Raymond Khoo, this 5,000 sq ft social enterprise combines The Little Nyonya (an 80-seat casual restaurant), the Kebaya Bar, a tea room, private dining, retail and a living museum.
- Cuisine: Peranakan / Nyonya
- Price: $$$ · Mains from around $17 (itek tim) to $26 (beef rendang)
- Must-try: Ayam buah keluak, Nasi ulam dulu kala, Kueh pie tee
- Where: 1 Claymore Drive, #02-01 Orchard Towers (Carpark Block), Singapore 229594
- Area: Orchard
- Nearest MRT: Orchard
- Hours: Daily 11am-10pm
- Halal: No
Bonding Kitchen Modern Peranakan · $$$
A modern Peranakan restaurant at orchardgateway known for its signature wagyu beef rendang and multi-course set menus that blend Chinese and Malay influences.
- Cuisine: Modern Peranakan
- Price: $$$ · Multi-course set menus (6 to 11 courses) and a la carte
- Must-try: Wagyu beef rendang, Crab curry masak lemak kunyit, Ngoh hiang
- Where: 277 Orchard Road, #02-18 orchardgateway, Singapore 238858
- Area: Orchard / Somerset
- Nearest MRT: Somerset
- Halal: No
Rempapa Singapore heritage / Peranakan · $$$
Chef Damian D'Silva's heritage restaurant, now in the Supreme Court Wing of National Gallery Singapore, cooks Peranakan, Eurasian and other Singapore heritage dishes.
- Cuisine: Singapore heritage / Peranakan
- Price: $$$ · Set lunch and dinner menus available
- Must-try: Hakka fried pork, Sambal buah keluak, Mackerel otah
- Where: 1 St Andrew's Road, National Gallery Singapore (Supreme Court Wing), Singapore 178957
- Area: City Hall / Civic District
- Nearest MRT: City Hall
- Hours: Daily 10am-7pm (last order 6:30pm)
- Halal: No
Baba Chews Bar & Eatery Modern Peranakan / Asian · $$
The all-day restaurant at Hotel Indigo Katong, in the former Joo Chiat Police Station, serves Katong-inspired Peranakan and Asian dishes, including a set lunch.
- Cuisine: Modern Peranakan / Asian
- Price: $$ · Set lunch from around $18 (nett)
- Must-try: Ngoh hiang, Ayam buah keluak, Baba's set lunch
- Where: 86 East Coast Road, Katong Square, Singapore 428788
- Area: Katong
- Nearest MRT: Marine Parade
- Halal: No
Chilli Padi Nonya Restaurant Peranakan / Nyonya · $$
A Joo Chiat Nyonya restaurant and caterer whose group also runs Chilli Padi Tok Panjang at The Rail Mall (380 & 382 Upper Bukit Timah Road).
- Cuisine: Peranakan / Nyonya
- Price: $$ · Mid-range
- Must-try: Cabbage roll, Honey belachan chicken wings, Assam prawn
- Where: 11 Joo Chiat Place, #01-03, Singapore 427744
- Area: Joo Chiat
- Nearest MRT: Eunos
Old Bibik's Peranakan Kitchen Peranakan / Nyonya · $$
A Joo Chiat Nyonya kitchen that cooks traditional recipes as a halal restaurant, letting Muslim diners try dishes such as ayam buah keluak and itek chai boey.
- Cuisine: Peranakan / Nyonya
- Price: $$ · Dishes from around $17; signature beef rendang (1-2 pax) $19
- Must-try: Signature beef rendang, Ayam buah keluak, Udang nenas masak lemak
- Where: 328 Joo Chiat Road, #01-02, Singapore 427585
- Area: Joo Chiat
- Nearest MRT: Eunos
- Hours: Daily 11:30am-9:30pm (last order 9pm)
- Halal: MUIS-certified
JustB Baba Peranakan / Nyonya · $$
A new Marine Parade heartland eatery from the family behind Marie's Lapis Cafe that focuses on traditional Nyonya pork dishes and handmade kueh.
- Cuisine: Peranakan / Nyonya
- Price: $$ · Dishes from around $13; spend about $16-48 per person
- Must-try: Pork ribs buah keluak, Chap chye, Kueh salat
- Where: 80 Marine Parade Central, #01-782, Singapore 440080
- Area: Marine Parade
- Nearest MRT: Marine Parade
- Hours: Daily 9am-9pm
- Halal: No
Peranakan Inn Peranakan / Nyonya · $$
The first restaurant of the House of Peranakan group, established by Bob Seah in the 1980s in a Katong shophouse. The group also runs House of Peranakan Petit at 42 Eng Hoon Street, Tiong Bahru (closed Tuesdays).
- Cuisine: Peranakan / Nyonya
- Price: $$ · Mid-range; dishes served in claypots
- Must-try: Chilli pomfret, Itek sioh, Nonya ngoh hiang
- Where: 210 East Coast Road, Singapore 428909
- Area: Katong
- Nearest MRT: Marine Parade
- Hours: Daily 11am-3pm, 6pm-10pm
Daisy's Dream Kitchen Peranakan / Nyonya · $$
A family-run poolside restaurant inside Temasek Club (open to the public), where second-generation chef Roy Tan cooks his mother Daisy's Nyonya recipes.
- Cuisine: Peranakan / Nyonya
- Price: $$ · Casual; home-style portions
- Must-try: Ngoh hiang, Babi buah keluak, Nonya chap chye
- Where: 131 Rifle Range Road, #01-01 Temasek Club (Zone D Pool Side), Singapore 588406
- Area: Bukit Timah
- Nearest MRT: Beauty World
- Hours: Tue-Sun 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-9:30pm; closed Mon
- Halal: No
Nyonyas & Gentlemen Peranakan (hotel buffet & a la carte) · $$$
Village Hotel Katong's restaurant serves Peranakan food from what the hotel's official site calls a halal-certified kitchen, with a weekday lunch buffet (Mon-Thu, 12pm-2:30pm) and an all-day a la carte menu, making it one of the few halal options for Nyonya food.
- Cuisine: Peranakan (hotel buffet & a la carte)
- Price: $$$ · Weekday lunch buffet from around $38.90++
- Must-try: Nyonya laksa, Nyonya duck soup, Bubur cha cha
- Where: 25 Marine Parade Road, Level 4, Village Hotel Katong (Katong V), Singapore 449536
- Area: Katong
- Nearest MRT: Marine Parade
- Hours: Daily 6:30am-9:30pm; lunch buffet Mon-Thu 12pm-2:30pm
- Halal: MUIS-certified
At a glance: compare every spot
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Area | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candlenut | Peranakan (fine dining) | $$$$ | Dempsey Hill | No |
| Pangium | Peranakan / Straits heritage (fine dining) | $$$$ | Botanic Gardens | No |
| National Kitchen by Violet Oon | Peranakan / Straits-Chinese | $$$$ | City Hall / Civic District | No |
| True Blue Cuisine | Peranakan / Nyonya | $$$ | Bras Basah / Civic District | No pork, no lard |
| The Blue Ginger | Peranakan / Nyonya | $$$ | Tanjong Pagar | No |
| Guan Hoe Soon | Peranakan / Nyonya | $$$ | Joo Chiat / Katong | No |
| Godmama | Modern Peranakan / Nyonya | $$$ | City Hall | No |
| The Peranakan Club (The Little Nyonya) | Peranakan / Nyonya | $$$ | Orchard | No |
| Bonding Kitchen | Modern Peranakan | $$$ | Orchard / Somerset | No |
| Rempapa | Singapore heritage / Peranakan | $$$ | City Hall / Civic District | No |
| Baba Chews Bar & Eatery | Modern Peranakan / Asian | $$ | Katong | No |
| Chilli Padi Nonya Restaurant | Peranakan / Nyonya | $$ | Joo Chiat | — |
| Old Bibik's Peranakan Kitchen | Peranakan / Nyonya | $$ | Joo Chiat | MUIS-certified |
| JustB Baba | Peranakan / Nyonya | $$ | Marine Parade | No |
| Peranakan Inn | Peranakan / Nyonya | $$ | Katong | — |
| Daisy's Dream Kitchen | Peranakan / Nyonya | $$ | Bukit Timah | No |
| Nyonyas & Gentlemen | Peranakan (hotel buffet & a la carte) | $$$ | Katong | MUIS-certified |
Your questions answered
What are the best Peranakan restaurants in Singapore?
For fine dining, Candlenut (Dempsey) and Pangium (Botanic Gardens) both hold one Michelin star in 2026. For traditional Nyonya cooking, try Guan Hoe Soon (since 1953), The Blue Ginger, True Blue Cuisine, Peranakan Inn and Chilli Padi. Godmama and Bonding Kitchen offer modern takes, and JustB Baba and Daisy's Dream Kitchen are casual, wallet-friendly choices.
How much does a Peranakan meal cost in Singapore?
At casual spots such as JustB Baba, dishes start from around $13, and a typical spend is about $16-48 per person. At The Peranakan Club's The Little Nyonya, mains run from around $17-26. Pangium's tasting menus start from around $200 per person. Prices change often, so check the current menu before you go.
Are there halal Peranakan restaurants in Singapore?
Yes, a few. Old Bibik's Peranakan Kitchen in Joo Chiat states on its website that it is a halal-certified restaurant, and Village Hotel Katong's official site says Nyonyas & Gentlemen serves food from a halal-certified kitchen. True Blue Cuisine does not serve pork or lard but is not halal-certified. Most other Peranakan restaurants serve pork.
Which area of Singapore is best for Peranakan food?
Katong and Joo Chiat in the east are the Peranakan heartland. Within walking distance of each other you'll find Guan Hoe Soon, Peranakan Inn, Chilli Padi, Old Bibik's, Baba Chews and nearby JustB Baba in Marine Parade. In the city, the Civic District has True Blue Cuisine, National Kitchen by Violet Oon and Rempapa, and Orchard has The Peranakan Club, Bonding Kitchen and Violet Oon at ION Orchard.
Do I need to book Peranakan restaurants in advance?
Book ahead for the fine-dining restaurants. Pangium recommends booking three to four weeks out, or longer for weekend dinners, and Candlenut takes reservations on 1800 304 2288 or online. Godmama runs fixed dinner seatings at 6pm and 8pm. Casual spots like JustB Baba take walk-ins.
What are the opening hours of popular Peranakan restaurants?
Hours vary. Candlenut opens daily from 12pm-3pm and 6pm-10pm. True Blue Cuisine closes on Sundays and public holidays. Pangium opens only Wednesday to Saturday. The Peranakan Club opens daily from 11am-10pm, and Daisy's Dream Kitchen closes on Mondays. Check before you go, especially on public holidays.
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