True Blue

Walk

Dec. 17

Written By Celine

Rendang sapi (beef simmered in coconut sauce) in white and blue patterned china — Rendang sapi (beef simmered in coconut sauce)

Verdict: Walk

Good but expensive Peranakan food. We think there is better value for money out elsewhere. Although dishes were tasty & the dining experience was good, we felt that portions were lacking for the price point and transparency of costs for certain items were not clear.

oyster omelette — Or Luak (Oyster omelette)

Ice plant salad with unripe mangos & blueberries in white ceramic rounded triangle dish — Ice plant salad with unripe mangos & blueberries

Type: Peranakan

Location: Singapore

Address: 47/49 Armenian St, Singapore 179937

Peranakan decor with shrine to Jesus Christ. Ornate woodwork and gold details — Peranakan decor with shrine to Jesus Christ

Must Try Items:

Or Luak (Oyster omelette)
Pineapple tart

Cost: ~$180 SGD for 3 people

Restaurant interior focusing on 1 table. A woman ordering from the male server. — Restaurant interior

Longan teat being poured out of a white tea pot into a white tea cup — Longan tea

otak otak (grilled fish cake) in banana leaf — Otak otak (grilled fish cake)

Ngoh Hiang (minced chicken & prawn meat wrapped in bean curd & fried)

pineapple tart with lattice work on white plate and fork — Pineapple tart

Comments:

Awesome immersive experience in the Peranakan culture due to the artwork and furniture.
Felt a little jipped at the end when we saw the tea & shrimp crackers on the receipt because it hadn’t been made clear that it wasn’t complimentary. Otherwise friendly & attentive service.
Appreciated that the aunty & uncles took the time to explain the dishes beyond what was listed in the menu.

Durian chendol (green bean jelly, palm sugar, & coconut cream on shaved ice with a dollop of fresh durian) in white bowl with spoon — Durian chendol
(green bean jelly, palm sugar, & coconut cream on shaved ice with a dollop of fresh durian)

Interior decor of stone animals in bed of moss

Traditional Peranakan decor with big ornate frames, shelving, & ceramic plates. Big clear vase with multiple stems of tall plants — Traditional Peranakan decor with big ornate frames, shelving, & ceramic plates

Interior featuring more tables of customers and ornate wood decor — Interior featuring more tables

Front door of True Blue with some welcoming guests peeping in the window

Doors of True Blue shrouded by various tropical green & flowering plants — Exterior shrouded by plants

True Blue's exterior blue sign — Outside sign

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