After the consecration of the Tan Kah Tee memorial eucalyptus tree at Esplanade's garden, the party made its way to what is perhaps the most iconic restaurant in Esplanade Mall - Straits Chinese Nonya Restaurant by Guan Soon Hoe, one of Singapore's most well-established nonya foodie haunts. Those who love Peranakan (Straits Chinese) food enjoy the taste and generous portions it serves.
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Mrs Tan thanked her true friends
for being by her side during troubled times. |
Our host, Mrs Catherine Tan, opened two tables for her close friends and ordered two set dinners for the throng. This included all the iconic nonya dishes, beloved of Peranakan matriarchs, and all of us were well fed. Having braved the drizzle to witness the tree's consecration, this was a good chance to enjoy good food and company. As Peranakan food goes, this is one of the most authentic and every dish looks and tastes like how it should be. Here are the photos!
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| Nonya chap chye (mixed vegetables) |
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| Egg fuyong and blue pea rice |
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| Sauteed stir fried prawns |
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| Assam pedas fish (pomfret) |
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| Buah keluak chicken |
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| Braised babi pongteh (belly pork) |
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| What a spread! |
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| Durian dessert |
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Chendol (very sweet) and
lemongrass jelly (not so sweet). |
STRAITS CHINESE NONYA
8 Raffles Avenue, #02-21
Esplanade Mall
Singapore 039802
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