The Logo
The word Perot Rumah refers to the kitchen which is akin as the stomach of the house.
Within this confine space the womanfolk gather to prepare food, pick up tips and skills, share recipes making the kitchen the centre of household life and activity in a Baba house.
Paper Cutting is a folk art with origins in China from the 6th century. These intricate paper cut-outs, used by Chinese as decorations, have motifs with auspicious symbols for prosperity and happiness.
Nyonyas would create these paper patterns with just a pair of scissors and red paper, potong kertair merah. These cut-outs would be traditionally pasted on prayer offerings; and also on gifts during weddings, birthdays and Chinese New Year.
The Perot Rumah logo maintains this tradition, welcoming everyone with auspicious greetings of joy and prosperity.
Lloyd Matthew Tan, author of two cookbooks, Daily Nonya Dishes and More Daily Nonya Dishes, specialises in documenting the lesser-known dishes, Laok Hari Hari, that were cooked daily at Peranakan homes.
He grew up on his parents’ home-cooked Nonya food and was motivated to learn cooking when his father passed away in 2011.
Realising that a recipe would not be able to survive when not cooked and enjoyed, he runs cooking workshops and provides private dining at his residence.
An active contributor at the forefront of Peranakan culture on social media, he is passionate about sharing his extensive knowledge acquired from his parents and grandmothers.
Lloyd Ignatius Matthew Tan
Founder, Perot Rumah
About the Chef
Perot Rumah offers private dining of home-cooked Nyonya food, Laok Embok Embok, at Bukit Timah, following the family recipes of cookbook author, Lloyd Matthew Tan, from both his paternal and maternal extended families spanning 8 generations.
Dine in the style and, if you are comfortable, enjoy the meal with your fingers, makan pakkey tangan, and be acquainted with the heritage and history of Peranakan cuisine through these dishes.
Private Dining
Bookings are for Friday evenings.
The price ranges from $118 to 158 per person. The menu focus is on Daily Dishes cooked in Peranakan Chinese home, which is rarely seen in Peranakan restaurants making it a totally new dining experience.
Perot Rumah also offers a Familiar Favourites menu which include Festive dishes or why not go for the Embok Embok Omakase Menu. Chat with us for Menu details or if you "ada napsu" - a craving for a dish we will try our very best to include your request.
The Menu
