Like something straight out of a movie set, Kebaya Dining Room is part of the Georgetown Heritage Hotels portfolio. History and integrity comingle at this Straits Chinese restaurant which welcomes creative flourishes while honouring the canon of Baba-Nyonya cuisine.

Because Peranakans are a proud people, Chef Zachary Choong is constantly tiptoeing on ice: "It’s a very tricky spot to be in, but I try to strike a balance between flavours and textures while honouring heritage." As far as we can tell, he’s doing more than alright; while the Joo Hoo Char here retains its distinctive cuttlefish flavour, the Acar Awak is enlivened by peanut brittle, the chef’s own innovation.