Singapore’s Best Peranakan Restaurants in 2025: A Deep Dive into Cherki’s Fusion Innovations

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Many of us in Singapore are familiar with Peranakan cuisine in one way or another — whether it’s through colourful Nyonya kueh or comforting Babi Pongteh, a pork stew made with fermented bean paste known as ‘taucheo’. These dishes have long captured our hearts. But what does Cherki bring to the table in 2025? Take a deep dive into the fusion innovations of Cherki and explore how one of the best Peranakan restaurants in 2025 is pushing boundaries with its bold fusion creations.

With the recent local drama series Emerald Hill: The Little Nyonya Story amassing over 1 million views, public interest in rediscovering the flavours of our heritage has only grown.

What does one of the best Peranakan restaurants in Singapore have to offer?

Cherki takes pride in reimagining local favourites with a fresh perspective — honouring their roots while bringing something new to the table.

Pongteh Lamb Shoulder

Pongteh Lamb Shoulder surrounded in other Peranakan dishes and placed on a yellow batik cloth amidst many Peranakan decor.

Traditionally made with chicken or pork, pongteh is a comforting Peranakan stew simmered in fermented soybean paste. Cherki reinvents this classic by using succulent lamb shoulder, slow-braised to tender perfection. It comes served with sambal butter beans and bamboo shoots — a bold yet respectful nod to heritage that proves even century-old recipes can evolve while staying true to their soul.

Laksa Lobster Kueh Pie Tee

Cups of Laksa Lobster Kueh Pie Tee on a blue dish and placed on a bright blue batik cloth with onion and coriander decor.

Next, Cherki brings together two iconic Peranakan staples — laksa and Kueh Pie Tee — in one luxurious bite. These crispy cups burst with spiny lobster meat, coconut cream, laksa leaves, and aromatic spice blends. The result is a dish that feels both familiar and thrilling — the old and new, perfectly fused.

Chicken Buah Keluak Fried Rice

Dark brown Buah Keluak Chicken Fried Rice in a dark blue plate, garnished with red chili and spring onion - against a light grey background.

Cherki reinterprets the earthy, complex Ayam Buah Keluak in a playful, modern way. Fragrant blue pea fried rice gets tossed with rich buah keluak paste, egg, and Nyonya spices, creating a dish that’s approachable yet packed with unmistakable flavour. It’s perfect for sharing and ideal especially for those new to this iconic ingredient.

Rice Pancakes with Banana Sauce

Blue and white rice pancakes on a banana leaf, served with a bowl of banana sauce. It is surrounded by bananas, a blue patterned cloth and yellow flowers.

Inspired by the rare and nearly forgotten Apom Berkuah, this dessert revives tradition with style. Cherki’s version features fluffy rice pancakes paired with pengat pisang — a rich banana sauce made from coconut milk and gula melaka. Sweet, nostalgic, and beautifully plated, it captures the heart of modern Nyonya dining.

Best Peranakan restaurants in 2025 – Cherki

Cherki offers more than just great Peranakan fusion food — it delivers a full experiential dining journey that honours the vibrant history and flavours of Peranakan cuisine.

Come by in the evening to enjoy the Tok Panjang Indulgence Set, which showcases our most popular dishes and hidden gems in one grand spread. Or swing by during lunch hours and build your own tingkat lunch set for a more casual yet flavourful experience.