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True blue Peranakan Alvin Yapp has been a gracious host to strangers, welcoming them into his home which has been converted into The Intan Museum over two decades ago. Since then, he has curated a treasure trove of over 1,500 objects and trinkets—each with a captivating story to tell.
As our eyes wander to the tiffin carriers and antique porcelain tableware, it sparked a delightful conversation about Peranakan cuisine. Yapp shares that he’s been hosting private dining experiences showcasing home-cooked Peranakan dishes made using her mother’s recipes. But which restaurants does he visit when he isn’t playing host in his home museum? Here are some of his favourites in no particular order.
Dudi Aureus
Senior Dining Editor, Singapore
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