$$$$Precio: moderado • Contemporary asian • Lincoln Park
Serving authentic heritage Peranakan cuisine right here in Chicago with weekly special Kuih - desserts.What is Peranakan cuisine?Peranakan cuisine or Nyonya cuisine comes from the Peranakans, descendants of early Chinese migrants who settled in Penang, Malacca, Singapore and Indonesia, inter-marrying with local Malays. In Baba Malay, a female Peranakan is known as a nonya (also spelled nyonya), and a male Peranakan is known as a baba. The cuisine combines Chinese, Malay, Javanese, South Indian, and other influences.The Peranakan cuisine embraces interracial, intercultural union which created the unique culture and cuisine known as Peranakan.