Since the start of the year, it’s been a whirlwind of Peranakan delights for me. 

Today’a Nyonya food promotion at 32Mansion, nestled along Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, was yet another cherry on top 🍒, Kah Hock and his team have truly nailed it!

The flavours… oh, the flavours 😍! It’s like a warm hug from Nyonya mum Nora (for those who know) herself. 

Each dish is a masterclass in balance, with the perfect blend of spices, herbs, and love ❤️. The stuffed asam fish with its tangy tamarind and fragrant lemongrass, transported me straight back to the kitchens of Peranakan grandmas. 

The pie-tee game here was also upped with crisp top-hat shells and a refreshing filling with just the right amount of chilli kick 🌶️.

But the show-stopper was the “serabai” which Nora’s daughter and I opted for dessert. 

Serabai, (also known as serabi in Indonesia), is a traditional Southeast Asian pancake or crumpet found in Penang made primarily from rice flour and coconut milk. It has a soft, spongy, and bubbly top with a slightly crispy base and is typically served as a sweet or savoury snack or dessert and enjoyed with a coconut and palm sugar syrup. 

Today’s lunch with Lil Sis Jo wasnt just a meal; it was a homecoming. 

A reunion of sorts, where the familiar flavours of Nyonya cooking bring back memories of loved ones and laughter shared around the dinner table. As we gather with family and friends for this Lunar New Year, there’s no better way to bond than over a feast of these comforting, soul-willing dishes. 

Kudos to Kah Hock and the team at the sea-fronting 32Mansion, for crafting a culinary experience that’s sure to leave you feeling like you’re back in the bosom of your (real or adopted) Peranakan family 💕. 

Can’t wait to return  for more! 😋 

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32Mansion / Beach Blanket Babylon

32 Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah,

10050 George Town, Penang

Tel: 604-2622232