True Blue Cuisine was opened in November 2003 in the heart of the Peranakan enclave - Katong. Since then, it has charmed visitors with its inviting d¨¦cor and authentic Peranakan delicacies. More than just a restaurant, it also brings to life an all-round experience of the rich Peranakan culture. In 2008 True Blue Cuisine moved to its brand new premises in Armenian Street, just beside the Peranakan Museum, complimenting the museum and providing an even more complete feast for the senses.
¡°We believe that the best way to round up your Peranakan experience is to dine in our Restaurant where our culture comes alive. It¡¯s a living heritage,¡± says True Blue Cuisine¡¯s owner and chef, Benjamin Seck.
Our present premises at Armenian Street.
Today visitors can:
See the lifestyle of the Peranakans ¨C the chim chae area or airwell
is a very important feature of a Peranakan home. The airwell is used
for collecting rain water and sunning preserved foods like belachan
achar.
Feel the nostalgia through True Blue¡¯s private collection of pictures
and antiques.
Taste the best authentic traditional Peranakan food.
Hear the way Peranakans speak ¨C they do not have a Chinese accent
and are fluent in the Malay language. They speak Peranakan
patois, a charming blend of Hokkien and Malay.
Smell the bunga rampay ¨C most Peranakan homes have this sweet
smelling potpourri made up of shredded pandan leaves and flower
petals topped with safflower oil.
The Restaurant also offers 3 private dining rooms. On the ground level, the Manek Room holds a 16-seater tok panjang or long table, and showcases the owner¡¯s best collection of beadwork and a pair of
Peranakan wedding lanterns.
On the upper level, the Intan Room seats 6 and boasts an opulent
Environment where antique jewellery including rose-cut diamonds can be admired and purchased even. Also upstairs, the Sulam Room has an antique dining set which seats 8 people. Here, visitors can view fine hand-embroidered kebayas both old and new and even make-to-order their kebayas.
The Restaurant can be booked for private parties, wedding receptions and also traditional Peranakan weddings.
The restaurant does not serve pork or lard-based dishes. The meat served is halal.
Our former Katong shopfront.
True Blue Cuisine went to Cannes, France. As part of the Media Development Authority entourage to MIPTV, Chef
Benjamin and his team whipped up finger food for over 200 people at the Peranakan-themed party. Guests included Qi Yu Wu and Jeannette Aw who were promoting 'Little Nyonya' a top-rated award-winning Mediacorp Channel 8 series.
