Hello Dearies ♥
Hunt for Peranakan cuisine in KL?
Peranakan or
popularly known as
Nyonya cuisine
is the food of the Straits Chinese people.
The Peranakan community has
spread this distinctive cuisine throughout Malaysia.
Baba Nyonya Restaurant @ Avenue K, Kuala Lumpur
The menu is so beautiful!
Baba Nyonya Restaurant
Baba Nyonya Restaurant @ Avenue K, Kuala Lumpur
Baba Nyonya Restaurant @ Avenue K, Kuala Lumpur
Nothing brings people together like good food.
Nyonya kuihs, Nasi lemak and Asam Beehoon packets available at the
counter at the entrance of the restaurant.
Lovely!
Beautiful wall art!
They really put a lot of efforts into decoration of the restaurant.
Let's see what to eat in Baba Nyonya!
CHICKEN LOBAK
Lobak = Five-Spice Meat Rolls
Delicious chicken rolls wrapped in beancurd sheets.
It has a crunchy exterior with a soft and chewy filling.
They are sliced into bite size before serving alongside some
cut cucumber slices and sauces.
Perfect for sharing.
Priced at RM16.90
FLYING FISH
Butterfly-cut deep fried Siakap fish topped with
house signature tangy spicy sambal.
The onion slices, red chili and coriander leaves make it even more appealing.
You need more rice for this.
Meant to be shared among 4-5 pax.
They have it in half also in case you can't finish the whole fish.
Priced at RM65.90
SAMBAL PETAI PRAWN
Petai fans?
Petai cooked with Sambal prawn, you definitely try this before!
Spicy but addictive.
It’s really appetizing and the prawn are simply delicious.
More rice please.
Priced at RM32.90
NASI LEMAK WITH
AYAM GORENG REMPAH
Ayam Goreng Berempah = Malaysian style Crispy Spiced Fried Chicken
All time Malaysian favourite dish and is extremely delectable.
Crunchy and juicy!
The fried chicken has a light crispy crust,
bursting with the aromatic flavours of fresh herbs and spices in it.
Perfect combination with Nasi Lemak, so fulfilling.
Priced at RM21.90
INCHI KABIN
Inchi Kabin
=> Nyonya version of Deep-fried chicken.
Finger-licking good bite-sized pieces of deep fried battered chicken.
Main difference of Inchi Kabin compared to other fried chicken is
that the chicken is usually twice-fried, so they are extremely crispy.
Much more aromatic and has a sweet aftertaste.
Priced at RM25.90
SALTED EGG SOTONG + BRINJAL
Crispy and salty squid rings all enveloped in sinful salted egg-yolks,
garnished with fiery chilli padi
and fragrant curry leaves.
Crunchy and absolutely mouth-watering!
Priced at RM29.90
CURRY MEE
One of the most popular hawker street food
that Malaysians absolutely adore.
Not overly rich, yet flavourful enough from the spices used.
The soup is thick with a hint of sweetness.
Toppings include chicken slice, fried tofu and bean sprouts.
Priced at RM16.90
FRIED BELACAN CHICKEN WINGS
A fan of Belacan?
Belacan is a dried fermented shrimp paste, very popular in Malaysian cuisine.
I've actually never eaten belacan fried chicken before
but they turned out tender and crispy after deep-frying,
tastes sweet and has the aroma of the belacan.
Simple yet flavoursome.
Priced at RM12.90
NYONYA CHAP CHYE
Chap Chye = Mixed Vegetable Stew
Nyonya version mixed vegetables stew tossed with glass noodles.
A traditional Nyonya dish enjoyed by Peranakans and non-Peranakans alike.
A dish that is well-loved by both the young and old.
Simple and Flavourful!
Priced at RM19.90
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What's for desserts?
Complete your dining experience with:
BANANA FRITTERS
One of their signature dessert.
Golden and crispy outer layer, creamy some banana.
You can't miss this!
Served with a dark soya sauce dip with cut chilies and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
I find it quite unique but nice combination to dip
the fried bananas in the dark soya sauce with cut chili,
Try it out, it somehow work well together.
Priced at RM13.90
FRUIT ROJAK
Sweet, sour, salty, spicy and savoury rojak.
Delicious and refreshing Malaysian style fruit salad
spiked with chilli and peanuts.
Thick caramel consistency thanks to their prawn paste sauce.
Priced at RM12.90
ABC
Also known as Ice kacang or "bean ice" or air batu campur in Malaysia.
One of Malaysian favourites desserts.
Popular choice during warm or scorching hot weathers.
Priced at RM9.90
BUBUR PULUT HITAM
Known as Black Glutinous Rice porridge.
One of the popular dessert in Malaysia.
Simply delicious!
Priced at RM5.20
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Feeling thirsty?
MARKISA
Combination of Passionfruit, Lemon, Lime, Lychee, Calamansi and Soda Water.
Priced at RM12.90
PANDAN KASTURI
Priced at RM12.90
APPLE ASAM BOI
Refreshing green apple and asam boi drink!
Priced at RM12.90
BANDUNG SELASIH FRAPPE
Priced at RM12.90
Do check them out for more!
BABA NYONYA RESTAURANT
Address: UC1, Upper Concourse, Avenue K,
156, Jalan Ampang,
Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: 03-2181 5544
Operation Hours: 7.30am-10pm
All opinions and thoughts are based on my individual taste and preferences.
