Peranakan Food Tour is one of the Singapore Tours offered by UTravel Private Tour.
The Peranakan or Nonya cuisine, originates from Peranakans, the descendants of Chinese migrants, who were settled in Singapore, Malacca, Penang and Indonesia, by marrying the local Malays. The food is a mix of Chinese and other spices, which are incorporated together using cooking techniques from Malay and Indonesian communities.
This paved the way for a type of cuisine that is equally spicy, tasteful, and herbal. Interested to learn more about the Peranakan culture and food? Then, embark with us on an interesting journey into the history, lifestyle and unique culture of the Peranakan Noynas and Babas by sampling flavourful, colourful and delicious Peranakan food and watching hardworking craftsmen at work.
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Itinerary
Peranakan Trail
At the spice garden, which is located at the original site of the first Botanic Gardens, you will discover the intricacies of herbs and spices that are used in Peranakan cooking. And as you wander the bustling communities of Joo Chiat and Katong, you get the perfect opportunity to enjoy the experience of sampling some the best foods the Peranakan cuisine has to offer.
Peranakan Museum
A visit to the Asian Civilizations Museum will allow you to view one of the finest collections of Peranakan craftwork, furniture, embroidery, costumes, porcelain, beadwork as well as jewellery, giving you an accurate insight into the captivating and colourful culture of the Peranakan people in Singapore.
Peranakan Culture
Whilst you explore the bustling communities of Joo Chiat and Katong, you will get to know more about the rich, baroque Peranakan architecture. Since the area inhabits a cultural mix of communities like the Indians, Peranakans, Malays and Eurasians, you will learn more about the cultures the country offers.
Tour Inclusion
- Morning pick-up from all major hotels in Singapore
- Adequate time of between 1-2 hours to explore each tour attraction
- Minimum of 2 to start
- Enjoy lunch, visit cafes or shop (at your own expense)
- All entrance tickets (at your own expense)
- Transportation in a five seater, air-conditioned car with English-speaking driver
- Petrol, travel insurance, tolls and all parking
- No tipping is required
- Drop-off to your hotel at the end of the Peranakan Food Tour