While visiting Melaka (Malacca), there are two cuisines that one must try: Portuguese and Peranakan (Nyonya). As you can see already, my recent trip to the World UNESCO Heritage City of Melaka saw me indulging in a scrumptious Peranakan dinner at the popular Restoran Nyonya Suan. Located along Jalan Merdeka in Plaza Merdeka, opposite Dataran Pahlawan Melaka ... continue reading »

This quaint restaurant along Armenian Street serves authentic Jawi Peranakan (Straits Muslim) cuisine, one of the rare places, even in Penang. Jawi Peranakan is similar to Nyonya Baba Peranakan. However, the Jawi Peranakan is the community of people whose forefathers from India, Arab, Turkey and Persia immigrated to Malaya and married local Malay women. Jawi Peranakan ... continue reading »

The Peranakan (Baba Nyonya) cuisine in Malacca may differ from those in Penang or Singapore. However, at Kinta Riverfront Hotel's Palong Coffee House in Ipoh, you will be spoilt for choice with a wide Baba Nyonya buffet spread this June, prepared by Executive Chef Amran and his dedicated team in the kitchen. With eleven main courses ... continue reading »