Nonya 63

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The amiable chef at this upmarket Nonya eatery set in a handsome 19th-century house will come to your table and explain specialities such as chicken pongteh (chicken and potato in a fermented soy bean sauce) and pork chilli garam (with a spicy Nonya paste) that feature on his menu. With his help you'll eat extraordinarily well here. Sit inside or outside.

Find it at the rear of the Sixty 3 Heritage dress shop.


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