It’s rare that I eat Peranakan food twice in the span of three days, but here I am, sitting in the spacious dining area of Bonding Kitchen at Orchard Gateway. The freshly minted dining room is cosy—reminiscent of the private dining concept that started this all—but still affords ample breathing space.

The weekend before I found myself at Bonding Kitchen, I’d cosied up at Violet Oon with my family to celebrate my mother’s birthday. I thought that was my Peranakan treat to last the next six months. After all, it’s hard to find Peranakan cuisine that really hits the spot and one can’t simply frequent Violet Oon on a weekly basis.