Folklore

Came here with visitors from overseas as wanted to show them some heritage nyonya food. There were three of us and we ordered a total of 5 dishes (way too much, but the waiter said was managable. Strike 1 when they convince you to overorder). We had the buah keluak fried rice ($28++), the seafood otak ($22++), the beef cheek rendang ($36++), four angle bean salad ($12++) and the sayur lodeh ($16++). The dishes worth mentioning is the fried rice, seafood otak and the four angle bean salad. The beef cheek was disappointing, the serving was large but in one giant lump and minimal gravy. It was tender that you could cut it with a spoon but not so tender that it falls apart. Also the lack of gravy was disappointing, even asking the waiter for more gravy and was told this is already served in portion (strike 2). The sayur lodeh was a serious let down. Don't order this!! The jackfruit seeds inside the curry had this hard thin casing that was inedible. The taste was just average. For the price you pay, I would rather take overseas visitors to violet oon. Ambience is better. Food is way better. Service is tops. And it's only a little more from a price point. Total bill at folklore around $50 pp. Guess I'm not coming back.

It is a rare occasion that we celebrate the success of a modernised Peranakan cuisine. But when the first taste of Buah Keluak fried rice filled my mouth, the taste was divine. The rich cocoa like aroma filling the entire palate and leaving us craving for more. The fried aubergines were crisp and so soft it almost melts. The service was genuine craft. Most of the dishes were able to capture the essence of Peranakan cuisine and therefore it deserves a thumbs up and 5 stars. The food is worth a visit especially if you love local cuisine.

Amazing peranakan food however the dishes were either hits or misses. Good: Salted duck soup with lime juice and chilli padi, 4 angled bean salad, beef cheek, black nut fried rice Misses: Otah, Singgang, kuay chap (too salty) Service was very weak and slow on this day, with only 2 pax running the floor. Also all cocktails were not available and we were only informed after ordering. Yes, I would return but not anytime soon.

Heard so much about local Chef Damien D'Silva's heritage creation and decided to visit this place with my family. Being a 皮蛋 fan, the Chilled Tofu with Pidan is a winner. The tofu is smashed up together with century egg, radish and scallion and served chilled. Generally the food are pretty good except for a few dishes which we find it quite salty. Overall the dinner was a pretty good experience.

If you love Peranakan, you have to try this restaurant!!! Every cuisine is uniquely rich in flavour, tangy, aromatic and spicy. Savour every bite and feel your taste buds waking up from hibernation! The Kueh Bengkah with ice cream is a ten! The sago dessert would be heavenly if there was more gula melaka.