This new all-day Peranakan cafe and bakery, Bibik Violet, serves an all-day menu of Peranakan and local favourites.
Nestled within one of Singapore’s most iconic century-old heritage buildings, the beautifully restored Temasek Shophouse, Bibik Violet pays tribute to Peranakan cuisines by offering comforting flavours, nostalgic bakes, and traditional Nonya Kueh.
The atmosphere is intentionally made to give off a genial and comforting vibe, as if you’re stepping into a close aunt’s home. The dishes offered at Bibik Violet are reminiscent of the everyday meals you might enjoy and look forward to, on your grandma’s table.
You can look forward to an all-day dining experience, from exclusive breakfast offerings to hearty dishes best enjoyed with rice, and a wide selection of Nonya Kuehs and traditional bakes.
Some of the dishes I look forward to trying most includes the Nasi Lemak with Ayam Berempah (S$14.90), Buah Keluak Soft Rib (S$19.50), Ngo Hiang (S$9), and Kueh Pie Tee (S$8.50).
Let’s start off with the Nasi Lemak with Ayam Berempah.
I’ve not had many encounters with this dish; in fact, I might not have even tried it in my lifetime. At first sight, this crispy fried chicken, marinated in aromatic herbs and spices, served with fragrant coconut rice, sambal, crispy anchovies, peanuts, cucumber, and egg caught my attention.
Not sure if it’s just a me thing, but as my age increases, I find myself becoming more receptive to aromatic foods. While it is not something I typically lean towards, this is definitely something I want to try when I visit.
A few months ago, the sequel of one of Singapore’s greatest television hits, The Little Nonya, titled Emerald Hill – The Little Nonya Story, took my family by storm. From my 68-year-old grandma to my 10-year-old sister, none of us could escape the clutches of the series. There, the Buah Keluak was mentioned countless times, making it a dish that I am insatiably curious about.
I was pleasantly surprised to see the dish on Bibik Violet’s menu, because this means that I can finally have a taste of this arcane dish.
The next few dishes I’ll definitely order are the Ngo Hiang and Kueh Pie Tee. As an avid fan of Ngo Hiang, it is something I find difficult not to order when I see it. The look of the deep-fried five-spice pork and prawn rolls wrapped in beancurd skin, served with sweet sauce, is simply irresistible.
As someone who likes cute things, this crisp shell with shredded turnip, carrot, tofu, and bamboo shoots, topped with egg, chill and sweet sauce. Personally I think four pieces for S$8.50 is a bit too pricey for me.
I’m a huge fan of pickled vegetables, so I would certainly add on the Achar at S$4 to wash down any potential greasiness, not from Bibik Violet’s dishes, but from overeating all this goodness.
That’s it, I’m definitely visiting on my next pay day. If you do catch me there, and let me know that you’ve been reading my articles, perhaps we could catch dinner together?
Bibik Violet
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📍 28 Orchard Rd, #01 05, Singapore 238832
🕒 8am–9.30pm (Mon to Fri), 10am–9.30pm (Sat to Sun)
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