Ellenborough Market Café’s buffet offers a wide selection of Peranakan, Asian and international dishes. People’s go to choices are often pasta, Japanese chicken and roast vegetables; but, the Peranakan dishes, with their rich aromas and nostalgic tastes, are quite the crowd-puller, as well. The iconic ayam buah keluak is presented as braised chicken in tamarind gravy, with the thick, spicy, sweet and sour gravy fully embracing the tender chicken pieces. Babi pongteh (pork tea) has a rich flavour, with the meat well balanced with fat and the fermented soya beans adding to the hearty broth. Enjoying these two signature dishes with nasi bunga telang, or blue pea flower coconut rice, makes for a delicious Peranakan experience. Durian pengat dessert appeals with the Musang King fruit’s smooth soft texture and sweet, yet slightly bitter taste, combining luxuriously with coconut-milk. This café is situated beside the Singapore River. Its high ceiling and soothing colour scheme of aqua, shimmery grey and white, make this a relaxing place to unwind and enjoy a glass of wine. The compact wine list is adequate, and the staff is always ready to extend a warm welcome.