Chin Mee Chin’s pastel tiled floors and marble tables herald to Singapore’s 60s and 70s — there’s even an old tear off calendar and vintage wall clock on the wall, which adds to the charm and charisma of this age-old establishment. Call for the kaya and butter bun, as well as their selection of sweet pastries and cakes.

Opening hours: (Tue to Sun) 8am-4.30pm

Katong Antique House is a family home turned museum owned by Peter Wee, a fourth-generation Peranakan that packs in Nyonya artefacts into the space. Wee opens the front area up on Sundays to sell traditional Nyonya delights such as nasi kunyit, kueh dadar, and popiah — which droves of people flock in for at 8am once doors open. On other days, the museum is only open via appointment only. It’s worth it, as Wee is a walking encyclopedia of information when it comes to anything Peranakan-related.

Opening hours: (Mon to Sat) By appointment only, (Sun) 8am-2pm

Many of us 80s kids would remember Mei Yuen as the coffee shop our parents used to frequent along East Coast Road. There would always be glistening racks of duck, char siew, and roast pork hung outside in the morning, which whittles down in the late afternoon. The duck rice and wanton noodles are must-tries.

Opening hours: Daily 10am-10.30pm

Walking along the Katong neighbourhood is akin to being in laksa paradise, with every shop claiming to be the original or the best. However, Oon affirms that the real deal is located in the basement of Roxy Square. Coated in piquant coconut broth, each bowl also comes with generous portions of fish cake and prawns. Spoons only.

Opening hours: Daily 8.30am-5.30pm

Glory Catering’s Peranakan nasi padang restaurant looks like a snacks shop on the outside, selling a selection of Nyonya kuehs that will whet the appetite of anyone strolling past. Head in and it becomes a delectable nasi padang restaurant — order up dishes such as assam fish head curry, rendang beef, kueh pie tee, and grilled sotong.

Opening hours: (Mon to Fri) 9am-5pm, (Sat) 9am-12pm