True Blue Cuisine

Wendy Tan

a week ago

Had a lovely dining experience at True Blue Cuisine! Loved the traditional Peranakan decoration, cosy and nostalgic atmosphere. The food was delicious, and what made the visit even more special was the beautiful piano music played by the staff. Such a nice touch that made the whole dining experience even more enjoyable. A lovely place to relax and enjoy a good meal!

K

2 weeks ago

Invited a couple of friends to have dinner there. It was our first time and I made reservations in advance. However, when we arrived, we were shown a table near the entrance with only two table settings. I asked the server if we could have a nearby booth seat for more privacy, but another server rudely said it's already reserved. I mean, sure, but you can find us another one? Fortunately, we got a new booth seat shortly. We ordered a variety of dishes to share: Otah, Itek Sio, Ayam Buah Keluak, Assam Sotong, Okra with Chincalok, Prawn Omelette, served with rice and longan tea. Everything was delicious, especially the okra and poultry dishes, and we enjoyed the food thoroughly. After that, we also shared two desserts: Sagu Sagu Gula Melaka and Durian Ondeh Ondeh. Both were equally delicious, but the Ondeh Ondeh was richer due to the durian pengat. Overall, we had a great dinner and experience at the restaurant. Other than the initial hiccup over the table, service was attentive yet unobtrusive. Price-wise, it is a bit on the high side, but that's expected of a Michelin restaurant. We definitely want to return for another meal.

Wendy Tang

2 months ago

The interior was beautifully decorated with florals and Peranakan artifacts. The tables and seatings were nicely spaced out so it was very comfortable and cosy. Most importantly the food was absolutely delicious (perhaps just the rendang could be more tender). The portion is small so we could order more dishes between 2 person. We had 2 starters and 4 main, with a chendol to share.

Abby Tan

4 months ago

We had an incredible time at True Blue Cuisine, with Benjamin behind the arrangements and kitchen, and Peter who showed us around on tour. It was also a joy to be attended to by Dorothy, Jeremy and the rest of the team. Needless to say, I love the offerings at True Blue. Peranakan food like all others, has always been subjective, because it’s always being compared with flavours from home, or “mom’s cooking”. Understandably so, as the flavours we grow up with will always be the greatest source of comfort and authenticity as we know it to be. Also, it is unlike Chinese cuisine, where dishes cooked at home taste completely different from restaurant dishes. Peranakan cooking, in my opinion, is truly from home to home, and home-restaurant, and restaurant-home. Therefore, I especially love having Peranakan food in a historic shophouse of old. It feels right to do so, as long as the food too, tastes right (to us!). 😄! I did not grow up with Peranakan cuisine, but I can say that True Blue for me, among all of the Peranakan food that I have sampled, is undisputedly palatable. It is also the best of all I imagine Peranakan food to be, with the gravy in every dish we’ve tried making me fall prey to yet another scoop of rice to go along with. I used to have other favourite Peranakan restaurants, but those favourite dishes from those places have somewhat diminished over the years, due to menu changes, or changes in flavour or quality. However, since discovering True Blue’s and having a taste of it myself, I can truly say it truly is the one I’d go for, without a doubt. Whether one has a palate more suited to a sweet, savoury or umami profile, True Blue’s flavours cover all of those, for me. It’s impossible not to enjoy a meal of gravy, fish, sotong, and veggies there - those are my favourites, in addition to the Buah Keluak seeds.

Jacqueline Chiu

7 months ago

I made reservations well in advance because Peranakan cuisine was a must-try while I was in Singapore, and this was one of the few places with availability. The restaurant is beautiful—like stepping into a time capsule of an early 1900s Peranakan home. The staff were very warm, and an elderly woman plays the piano during the meal, which adds to the charm. The food was good, but not exceptional for the price. I’ve had comparable or better meals in Singapore for about half the cost. Some dishes also came out cold. The beef rendang (which was recommended) didn’t seem properly reheated, and the rice was noticeably cold as well. The owner was kind and attentive, but quite insistent that I order more food. Even after adding an extra dish, she continued to encourage me to order more, and I ended up finishing less than half of what I ordered. Overall, I still enjoyed the experience and would recommend it for the ambiance and service. It’s also possible my visit was just an off day.