Tingkat PeraMakan is located in the middle of Owen Road, near Farrer Park MRT station. We went there on a Wednesday evening. The entire road was devoid of any human traffic, and the restaurant was very quiet. When we entered, there was one delivery man waiting for his order, and a lady customer. That was it. The entire place was handled by a single waitress and a cook.
The interior is brightly lit and up lifts one's spirit. There are some Straits China porcelains on display, reminding patrons of its Peranakan roots. Peranakan, if you don't already know, refers to the ethnic group of descendants of Chinese and the locals in South-East Asia. They have their unique language, culture, and costumes. However, this group has slowly disappeared into the modern society, their unique food culture somehow still survives till today.
They offer set meals at $10.70+/set, with a choice of one main, 2 side dishes, and a dessert.
My friend chose the chicken set while I chose the pork rib set.
Chicken Set Meal, $10.70+/set
Pork Ribs Set Meal, $10.70+/set
They only have 4 types of side dishes, and we ordered two set meals, so we got to taste all their side dishes.
For my pork ribs, it was very nicely done. The meat left the bones the moment it entered your mouth. The sauce was not spicy, so it was really good for my sensitive stomach. My friend's Ayam Kleo was slightly on the spicy side, a ting of chili bringing up the taste, but the chicken itself was a bit too dry. The coconut milk the chicken was immersed in gave a fragrant taste which lingered pleasantly in your mouth.
I think the set meals are good value for money and if I need a Peranakan fix, I will definitely come back to this place.
