The Peranakans are descendents of early immigrants who settled in various parts of Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia, fusing with the indigenous population through marriage, culture and language. With roots from China, Malaysia, Indonesia and India, and influences from Portuguese, Dutch and British colonial rule, this confluence of cultures in turn has created one of the region’s most intriguing cuisines. Combining local spices, roots, herbs and leaves like chili, coriander, lemongrass, galangal and tamarind with preserved and fermented seafood like “gragok” and belachan, Peranakan chefs formulate different "rempahs" or pastes which they use to produce a bewildering array of meat, seafood and vegetable dishes both locals and visitors rave as absolutely intoxicating. Baba King Nonya Delicatessen and Restaurant invites you to join us on a gastronomical journey to experience South East Asia’s “ORIGINAL” fusion cuisine. Discover a comprehensive range of traditional dishes alongside some excitingly unique contemporary creations inspired by the same spirit of culinary experimentation that has evolved Peranakan Cuisine into what it is today.
