Peranakan

Cherki is a modern peranakan inspired restaurant which infuses south asian ingredients into western dishes, bringing forth modernity with a touch of tradition. It also serves interesting peranakan inspired cocktails.

We wanted to try their Pangium Beef Wellington but was unfortunately sold out for the day. Instead we had their Laksa Lobster Linguine, Braised Pongteh Lamb Shank and added Truffle Itek Popiah. The portion was good, peranakan elements are captured in the dishes but flavour is a little on the subtle side, can be more pronounced in my opinion. The linguine will also be better if it’s a little less dry and more al dente. But the sauce is pretty lemak! For the lamb shank, the blue pea rice was fragrant and lamb shank was tender but could probably have more braising sauce! The Truffle Itek popiah is pretty good, it’s moist with hint of truffle aroma.

It’s a pretty gastronomic experience with their craft cocktails. Their Sop Story, soursop based is created with the use of dry ice making it like a edible slushie kind of cocktail. While their Fortune Favours the Bold is a bak kwa infused bourbon and further served with a sliced of dehydrated pineapple and homemade bak kwa slice, adding a little sweet savouriness to the smokiness.

You could also check out the Singapore Chinese cultural centre after/before your meal! Cause Cherki is right at it.

A total 3 of us decided to check out the Burpple set menu. Since there’s 3 of us, we are required to order an additional ala carte dish and that’s more than enough. The set menu for 2 is generous with their portion. It comes with starters like Emping Chips, Azchar and Ngoh Hiang, main dishes like Ayam Buah Keluak, Babi Assam and Chap Chye served with Blue Pea Rice and a dessert. All their flavors were on point! It captures the essence of peranakan flavors - tangy and full of spice and herbs! Their dessert is really interesting and superb! Pulau hitam panna cotta. The sweetened panna cotta goes very well with the unsweetened pulau hitam and the flavors and textures comes in layers! After a bite, you’ll be hit with the fragrance of coconut flakes and cookies crumbs. Am satisfied with the meal!

Loving how the reduction of gravy was beautifully done capturing all essences of the laksa flavors. Accompanied with fresh crunchy beansprouts and medium-sized succulent prawns! Simply left you wanting for more!