Pangium

Jia Min Carmen Chan

a month ago

Pangium is a masterclass in modern Straits cuisine. Chef Malcolm Lee and his team have created something truly special here—a deep dive into forgotten heritage recipes executed with modern precision and fine-dining finesse. Highlights of the tasting menu included the Eurasian Pang Susi (a beautiful sweet-savory balance), the incredible Laksa Johor with its rich, deeply spiced gravy, and the Signature Buah Keluak Bonbon to end the meal. Every dish had a story behind it, and the service was attentive, warm, and knowledgeable without feeling stuffy. Nestled in the lush greenery of the Botanic Gardens' Gallop Extension, the glasshouse setting adds to the tranquil, luxurious feel. Expensive, but well worth it for a special celebration or an unforgettable culinary journey.

Missie_Jeffieee

a month ago

A beautiful birthday celebration surrounded by heritage, greenery & wonderful Peranakan flavours! Celebrated my birthday today at Pangium with my best friend, and it was such a lovely experience from start to finish. Perched up the hill with beautiful views of the surrounding greenery, the restaurant has such a peaceful and elegant atmosphere. The setting feels like the perfect blend of heritage, nature and Peranakan charm — a wonderful place for a special occasion. The food was truly impressive. Every dish was beautifully presented and you could really appreciate the attention to detail, from the flavours to the little touches that brought out the heritage and character of each dish. We thoroughly enjoyed going through the menu and discovering the stories behind the food. A special shout-out to Tosh, who attended to us so warmly. He was incredibly knowledgeable and did a wonderful job explaining not only the dishes and the history behind them, but also the history of the area around the Botanic Gardens. His passion and storytelling made the meal even more meaningful and enjoyable. Such a memorable way to celebrate my birthday with my bestie. ❤️ Thank you, Pangium, for a beautiful afternoon filled with heritage, delicious food, greenery and great hospitality. Definitely an experience worth coming back for!

Shawn Joo

2 months ago

Pangium was a sublime experience! The drive up to the restaurant felt like I was going out of the country. Service was excellent. Staff knew the dishes well and were very attentive throughout the meal. Creative Peranakan dishes, most of the dishes such as the Pang sushi and Pong Tauhu soup were impressive and the wine pairing elevated the meal very well. We were also given a buggy tour after our meal to the arboretum and the museums in the nearby black and white houses which we greatly appreciated.

Yan

3 months ago

Been wanting to try Pangium for a while and it lived up to expectations. What I liked most was that they modernised Peranakan food without making it unrecognisable. Every course still tasted familiar, just with a different interpretation. Nothing felt like it was there just for presentation. Standouts for me were the Pong Tauhu Soup, Rassam Pie Tee and cod fish. The desserts were also good and stayed true to the Peranakan theme instead of ending with something random. Service was excellent throughout. Staff knew the menu well and paced the meal comfortably. I’d definitely come back and it’s somewhere I’d bring overseas friends if they wanted to experience Peranakan food beyond the usual restaurants.

Chew Chew

3 months ago

This place deserves more stars..would give 10 if i could.. perfect combo of the amazingly beautiful view of the botanical garden, the impeccable top notch service, and flawlessly prepared unbelievably delicious peranakan fusion that often surprises our tastebud. As a known picky eater whereas my friend is someone who has deep knowledge about what's put on the table, we both find it hard to find fault with this place. Glad we opt for the higher menu otherwise we'd be missing on the some of the best creation ever existed. Highly recommend and would certainly return soon.