In collaboration with the JIA Group, the local private kitchen duo is bringing the essence of Peranakan cuisine and the food they grew up with to Hong Kong
Additional reporting by Don Mendoza.
The JIA Group has partnered with famed Singaporean private kitchen and makeup duo, PasirpanjangBoy, to open Bibi & Baba at Ham & Sherry's old space, bringing the essence of Nyonya cuisine to Hong Kong. The restaurant's name is also a tribute to the Peranakan culture, as daughters in these families were often referred to as Nyonya, while sons were known as Baba.
The cuisine dates back to the 15th century when Chinese immigrants married Southeast Asian partners, creating new dishes with both Southeast Asian and Chinese influences at home. It also often refers to the type of food which blends together Chinese herbs and spices with Indo-Malay seasoning and ingredients, resulting in bright, colourful dishes and intensely fragrant flavours.
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