Incredible Peranakan Food in Singapore

I’ve been a huge Peranakan food fan from when I had my first meal years ago. In Singapore I went to Daisy’s Dream Kitchen, an amazing Peranakan restaurant. More details: migrationology....
Daisy’s Dream Kitchen is a small family run restaurant in the Clementi area of Singapore. The restaurant not only serves amazing food, but it also has a unique story. Daisy, who is the principle cook and owner, loved to cook for her family and friends. Her family loved her cooking and it was her dream to eventually open a restaurant. But she started off at a food court, and sold just a few minimum Peranakan dishes. Eventually they opened a full restaurant called Daisy’s Dream Kitchen. The passion of service and hospitality, paired with delicious food, is what made it such a good experiences to eat there.
Let’s just quickly talk about Peranakan food. Peranakans are Straits born Chinese - so Chinese descendants born someone along the straits of Malacca in Malaysia, Singapore, and a few in southern Thailand. They are known for adapting and sometimes intermarrying with the local Malay population, and so the food reflects a unique blend of both Chinese and Malay, and it’s an amazing combination.
When Ying and I ate at Daisy’s Dream Kitchen, they brought us out a selection of some of their most popular signature dishes, and we had an absolute feast of a meal including stink beans with anchovies, a fried fish with sambal, ngo hiang, a meatball soup, and the dish that I had for the very first time, buah keluak - and one of the restaurant specialities. The nut that’s the main part of this dish, is buried for about 11 days, they cooked, and then prepared. I think the nut was emptied out and mixed with some minced meat, and then cooked in a curry. It was so unique and so delicious - it kind of tasted like chocolate cake and rye bread within a curry.
Daisy’s Dream Kitchen is a great place to eat Peranakan food in Singapore.
I had met Ray, the son of Daisy while I was in Bangkok, and they invited me to eat at their family restaurant. I didn’t pay for our food, as the family was very kind, but this is not a sponsored video.
Daisy’s Dream Kitchen
Address: Block 517 West Coast Road #01-571 S120517, Singapore 120517
Open hours: 11 am - 2:30 pm and 6 pm - 10 pm on Tuesday to Sunday (closed on Mondays)
Prices: Most dishes range from $10 - 15 SGD
How to get there: I took the MRT to Clementi station and it was about a 15 minute walk from there. Or alternatively take a taxi or bus from the station.
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[@StormyP101]

Great video of a very interesting cuisine Mark! The Keluak is actually a tall tree from mangroves in SE Asia, and that seed is actually the seed of a poisonous fruit. The seeds have to be boiled, then fermented until they turn a dark brown or black. The seeds contain hydrogen cyanide and the boiling and fermentation helps extract the hydrogen cyanide, making it edible. Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pangium_edule

[@kiamoey3244]

I had keluak as a kid in Indonesia.

[@TheCoconutstrut]

I've made this habit of eating while watching him eat, it seems to make what i'm eating taste better

[@zxzxxzxz3303]

Same

[@melinam.1193]

Lol, I've done that exact same thing 🤣 it seems to work

[@davidbaxter7858]

i do the same and i always make something spicy :)

[@simonem6898]

I swear I thought it was just me. It has definitely helped me with my nausea 😋

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[@zefanyaa]

i cant stand how he stresses he t in words... restauranTTT, expertTTT

[@clairemanassian7682]

Fantastic food & generous people in Singapore

[@Satoshi79]

for the most part the food in singapore is mainly pre-cooked and processed in a central kitchen or from a food and condiments supplier, especially those chain outlets and foodcourts, even hawkers and coffeeshops also becoming like that already. so we need more of these such eateries that buys fresh ingredients and cooks them like a family meal

[@christel1383]

Hello there Mark and Ying! I just subscribed to your channel a few weeks ago and been watching your videos since. I even watched previous food and travel videos of yours. Great job! Looking forward for more. By the way belated happy birthday Mark (feb.26)

[@MarkWiens]

+Bhe Bhe Thank you very much, oh cool thanks!

[@christel1383]

+Mark Wiens You're most welcome. By the way I'm from northern california. More power to your channel.

[@jonblogondrong4792]

If its a mixture of Chinese and Malay, how come there's Rendang, which is Sumatran?

[@LoveConsciousFamily]

when do you go for durian restaurants?

[@MarkWiens]

+MT World Coming soon!

[@LoveConsciousFamily]

+Mark Wiens Fantastic we as durian crazy maniacs looking so much forward to it!

[@Lee5size]

U are supposed to dip the ngo hiang meat ball in the thick sweet sauce.

[@ahmadnngah]

the moment u mention rey. cant help it but to think about star wars

[@nurihanis2557]

Why do u have like to fall when u put a food in yr mouth?😂😂😂

[@kabjab2462]

I would like to visit her resturant for sure!

[@MarkWiens]

+John Balslew Hope you can John!

[@kabjab2462]

:)

[@sotheavyyean5475]

Mark Wiens All the food look amazing, Wow ,I'm giving your video a four thumb up ,it four because I added my toe thumb lol,,

[@kennythai1978]

+Mark Wiens 11 days of cooking the nuts? Why mark because it's poison? I would love to hear the story.

[@EdwinKua]

+Kenny Thai (abovenbeyond) actually it is poison. You're right.

[@ToiletPkay]

how can mark be so skinny but eat this much?

[@ImEmilyThorne]

+Toilet Pkay He said they walk a lot.

[@wenliang4757]

+Toilet Pkay high metabolism

[@lastname354]

+Toilet Pkay whole foods...

[@vaioszverkos1785]

cocaine hahahah I'm joking

[@wenliang4757]

***** at least you have a house

[@Missgorgeous-p3c]

When I watch this guys videos,I end up hungry....who else?

[@mikegeorgius7589]

This guy! This Guy !!! This is Mark Weins, the greatest food reviewer of all time. JK...

[@ssanimess]

The restaurant has moved! New location: 131 #01-01, Rifle Range Rd, Temasek Club, 588396

[@dianabryant8052]

Mark eat anything and have you thinking its good, then if it's something he don't care for he dump a bunch of chilies on it. Lmao, gotta love him. I watch his videos everyday. He should be on T V. He make me run home from dialysis and cook the spiciest stuff I could think of. I had lost my best friend last April and I had stop eating and had become unhealthy cause I couldn't eat and I kept getting sick not realizing it. God sent me Mark and I have been eating and cooking and gained my weight back and I am very healthy now. Thank You God for Mark and his family and friends, So pleasant to watch him and thanks for bringing food back to my life. Little things matter good people. AKA I love Spicey.

[@ladyspad7]

How to do the Mark Weins lean: . Insert mouthful . chew 4 times . pause . close eyes..... aaaaand .LEAN!! 😂 love you Mark!

[@marwagalal3018]

He makes me nervous

[@adityatolani5278]

Lovely😂

[@adityatolani5278]

Love u mark

[@justalitttleteaz6]

IF Mark no lean over, Food is not tasty enough

[@tpot4177]

I'm a vegetarian but I can't stop watching Mark eat all that meat and react. His love for food is amazing

[@TessCooks4u]

Mark and Ying, That was really nice of Ray, Daisy and Family. The food looked incredible. I never had squid/ink sauce. The nut was interesting. TFS. I enjoy your journeys.. :)

[@MarkWiens]

+Tess Cooks 4u Thank you Tess, it was amazing!

[@pohimmbeh211]

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[@sarahbeloved6066]

Peranakan people are the warmest most friendliest people! And their food are just so amazing! So much flavour and spicy!❤️

[@Gatecrasher1]

They really are! The last time I was there the friendliness and hospitality of the Peranakans (and basically all Singaporeans) was just off the charts. An amazing culture!

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Mark, as a Peranakan, I'd say Daisy's Dream Kitchen is one of the best representations of the Peranakan cuisine. I'm so glad that you had the chance to visit the place and you enjoyed the food! You are a great host; I appreciated your enthusiasm and energy.

[@suraexplores]

I was sitting and thinking obviously mark will start with the stink beans :P Exactly that happened.

[@911R_rafael]

come to malaysia, i'll bring you to my traditional malay restaurant.

[@asyncawaited]

I can't be the only one who fixes food before sitting down to these vids...

[@honeymoon4130]

Yes!! It’s a must 😝

[@ldrobarts]

That look on your face, right after you take a bite, right between the 2nd and 3rd chew....thats perfect! U need to copy right that man.....

[@luvianp4984]

well, I guess half of the viewers came here for the facial expressions instead of the food

[@jennyp1806]

So far, this is the only vid in the Singapore food series that Mark showed his typical expression. Was it because the food cuisine is related to Thai cuisine!? Mark!? Anw, they all looked pretty yummy hehee😋.

[@kingcabtab]

True, he dodge many invisible bullets in this vid.

[@MarkWiens]

+Jenny P Hey Jenny, this was one of my favorite meals in Singapore. Mostly because the food they served was full flavor, lots of different spices and herbs.

[@nathanprescott89]

+KingNothing hahaha, dodge bullets ha, hahaha epic,

[@revinaque1342]

I noticed that too! Mark seemed to enjoy the Hainanese chicken rice in the last video, but not as much as this meal. Will definitely be checking out that restaurant if I'm ever in Singapore. :)

[@jennyp1806]

Mark Wiens it was good that you enjoyed food in Singapore. May not be all the meals you have eaten but at least there were still your favorite meals during this trip :) ^^.

[@Dreamer4Life777]

I love that expression you make when you eat something delicious!

[@MarkWiens]

+Dreamer4Life777 Thank you!

[@scratcher65]

Mark and Ying I must say all the food loos really good, hope ypu are doing well lots of love to you, hope MIcah is doing well

[@seecanon5840]

Six thumbs down? People eat differently in every country in the world. Loved it Mark and Ying.

[@MarkWiens]

+See Canon Thanks!

[@Cookie-sf6fs]

11 days???? omgosh that's crazie......the best food takes a long time I've realized....that's commitment and love......that sums up why we watch these videos......food+time=love. ........

[@MarkWiens]

+Le Anna Nelson Thank you Le Anna!

[@lnfk]

your face when you're eating, priceless. LOL

[@patnathan5013]

Know something Mark ? If my day is not going well, and I'm feeling dull and lethargic, all I need to do is watch one of your videos. Seeing you so full of enthusiasm makes me feel great again. Keep it up, Mark.

[@young-soonkim6730]

The food looks delicious and looks like home made by your mom! Mark is skinny is because he is not eating process foods. He must have fast metabolism and walk a lot in his travel.

[@MrKmoconne]

I could bare to watch this because I have some Thanks Giving leftovers to eat while watching Mark eat tasty food..

[@hermonyboniface5022]

WOW! Awesome video mark 🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬😀😀😀#MARKISAWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MarkWiens]

+Hermony Boniface Thanks!

[@luke2871]

Mark's face when he likes the food is genuine happiness.

[@sfkjn2311]

It's always a joy to watch you eat, Mark. All the dishes looked amazing. I would love to try the "nut thingies". Another great vlog!

[@MarkWiens]

+K Noeth Thank you!

[@paulinewambui9963]

Mark wiens always leaves me hungry and wanting to explore many dishes. I love your videos... The different countries and cultures that you visit. I do Really enjoy everything.

[@SpankAgoose]

Why do you always fall off your right side after tasting each food? Anyway great vid! Makes my mouth water...

[@Leonasambongo]

I hope to travel like you someday and eat amazing food like you someday. I would like to eat there and amazing story good for her.

[@binuthomas889]

I love you lots Mr and i also love your expression for tasting the food... That's watching very funny

[@melinam.1193]

Me, totally me🤷🤜🤛I just can't get enough of these amazing videos, plus I love seeing the unique places around the world and just history and food from around our beautiful world

[@CarmindyOnline]

8:50 I liked how the woman saw you nodding your head up and down and she smiled in the background. I wish you would have done an interview with her or if not in the video itself maybe a little clip of her at the end smiling and in the kitchen. That would have been lovely. She seemed very proud.

[@bendotgilaa]

lol i didnt notice xD

[@dj.d.yakkha7014]

Carmindy Stevens yap thats right!! I was wondering Mark would do that! i guess he didnt wanna do like tv kind of thing!

[@BTI.official]

You're right. And she is very proud. Daisy is my mom.. and I am Ray. :)

[@loveispatient0808]

Carmindy Stevens that was Daisy?!!

[@BTI.official]

@@loveispatient0808 yes it was

[@peenutben]

"Get more sauce to get the...full sauce." - Mark Wiens 2016

[@mianlien911]

+pie sun sun pie I didn't think its funny until I watched the part he said it. LOL

[@caras5590]

+pie sun sun pie lol

[@junjie01]

11:14 "I am stuffed and extremely happy, but i have one more of those nuts to eat"

[@lerchan]

This looks so unique, i don't know if i have to courage to try the nutty curry.

[@minoti698]

The way he ate that shrimp is so amazing...makes me want to taste it.

[@tomhidajat9559]

What a feast . I love it. My Mum used to cook buah keluak when I was young. You are right , it has a unique nutty flavour.I love your videos, Well done.

[@MarkWiens]

+Tom Hidajat Thank you Tom, great to hear that!

[@paullandmann7496]

I love Peranakan food. I had it first in Penang. I will dine Daisy's Dream when I visit Singapore next. Thanks for the video.

[@amandac3658]

Adam buah keluak is DELICIOUS! Such an underrated dish. Peranakan food is the BEST

[@jeremytheonlyone]

+Amanda C Yeah, it took a little more effort to prepared too!

[@cosworthTV]

i watched you now for a few years and i still dont get it the reaction to food

[@bloodluster7086]

+cosworth itsworth It's how he gets viewers. Crazy reactions even for mediocre food.

[@oliveoil3948]

yeah.. i agree with you..:)

[@BlurDucky]

I m food lover, glutton. I love n appreciate almost all cuisines like Mark does, n yes, I react to foods similiar fashion.

[@jif.6821]

+BlurDucky Ding AMEN, when food tastes THAT good it can be ecstasy! 8-)

[@cosworthTV]

***** as a tourist i guess so, i grew up with these kind of foods

[@Jan2times]

How did I miss this video? Looks so good.

[@alankoh1696]

Looks like you just ate a different level of food lol.... careful of the chocolate cake alike, has to be well process, it could cause poison if not well taken care. thumbs up !!

[@MarkWiens]

+Nathong C Thanks Nathong, this is my kind of food!

[@alankoh1696]

cai kap.... khun dee na kap

[@adastida]

The dishes look truly unique from the more "normal" asian food. Thanks for sharing Mark :)

[@MarkWiens]

+adastida Thank you for watching.

[@fangcooks5643]

definitely will go to this place in my next annual Singapore trip! Awww these videos are killing me! XD

[@johnt34aus]

Stink beans are pronounced Peh Tay as in tailor. Not "Thai"

[@hermonyboniface5022]

Thanks for liking 😃😃😃😃😃🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@jacobabraham4568]

Mark a quick question: Pernankan Food in Thailand is also known as Nonya Gourmet Cuisine or by another name?? PLEASE LET US KNOW !!EXCELENT You Tube VLOG MARK !! Our Warmest Regards to your Family Bro !!

[@cassandrasoocy]

Jacob Abraham Peranakan can be taken as a race or ethic mix of Chinese and Malay before the Malay became Muslim. ( how I understood it) Nyonya is how you call the female/lady/woman or miss or madam. Papa is almost equal to mister or male Peranakan. They spoke a language of mixture in Malay and Hokkien ( a dialects from the old China’s canton state) hence their culture is of the mix of Chinese and Malay.

[@dickvarga6908]

foood looks delicious as your reactions indicate, variety, flavour, spice and some unique features. enjoy, thanks.

[@seijoscha]

Hi Mark and Ying! That was a great video. Incredibly delicious food. And of course Stink beans. I've never eaten Peranakan food , it looks delicious.

[@ramanasky]

you look so incredible in your hallmark food bliss eating at least three time what I eat surprised how you keep trim

[@ArielVolovik]

Marks look of approval :P

[@TuckerSP2011]

It all looked amazing! Daisy really puts together attractive and mouthwatering looking plates.

[@MarkWiens]

+TuckerSP2011 Thanks!

[@Steve43952]

Man oh man. Dude you could make a fortune eating and reviewing food. Really enjoyed this. Made me happy watching. Ty

[@mianlien911]

Your channel is a BIG no to watch when I'm hungry! -.- Love the video though :D

[@wgoldenny]

I have Googled Peranakan Food and out of 380,000 results your post on Daisy's was number one on the search results... Good work Mark.

[@MarkWiens]

+wgoldenny Thanks!

[@gbsmallzy]

You got me all excited, next time we in Singapore, we are coming!

[@brygalope8171]

It kinda makes your day just watching Mark eat :D

[@AlinezBR]

+Red Hood I always feel better when im eating and watching his videos

[@MarkWiens]

+Red Hood Thank you very much!

[@hannypengilley1569]

That made my mouth water !!!

[@vinnyjones6662]

Wow what a feast!

[@Geetsvlog12]

everytime same expression. ..

[@FernandoSilva-hd6qi]

doesn't matter

[@honeymoon4130]

He’s the same person every time, isn’t he? Lol

[@maslindarespect74]

a very different video frm all that u hv share,tks mark n ying for sharing peranakan fd video to the world(hope its the right words to use).Thumbs up

[@MarkWiens]

+cheeky spongee Thank you!

[@BTI.official]

Good to see the money shots (when you make that signature smile) multiple times in this video! Haha.. best video so far in the Singapore series.

[@MarkWiens]

+Ray Tan Hey Ray, thank you, it was such an amazing restaurant and your family is also amazing. Thanks for arranging it.

[@BTI.official]

+Mark Wiens no worries. Glad you visited... I can cook here in BKK too... . :)

[@joetjiam]

Peranakan food is a true blue Singapore food, their well known dishes are babi ponteh, ayam/babi buah keluak, curry chicken devil etc etc...

[@MarkWiens]

+joe tjiam Thanks Joe!

[@marilynfrancis7583]

Mark, Ying and baby Micah. I'm traveling with your on your journeys. One day I will get to travel. I love looking at the different places your visit. The food is amazing.

[@donnacopas9621]

Mark, Wow that food looked so good. I could see that you really enjoyed it. I have never had squid ink, what does it taste like? Thanks

[@MarkWiens]

+Donna Copas Thanks Donna, I think this was mixed with tamarind, so it had a sour taste to it. I think just on its own it wouldn't have a lot of taste, but I'm really not sure.

[@daleincisions]

you really eat like that?!!!!!!

[@melvinc82]

I think I know where this restaurant is. My parents live near Clementi MRT station and my grandmother is Nonya (peranakan). I have to try it the next time I visit.

[@aallpp55]

Melvin C hi...is the food there expensive?

[@melvinc82]

aallpp55 - I haven't eaten at this particular restaurant so I wouldn't know. However I don't expect it to be too expensive considering the location.

[@aallpp55]

Thanks. I read the review and quite a lot of people says its expensive.

[@soniamarksthephonesunderwh4908]

Me too I get so hungry when I watch Mark Wiens eat I think I gained about 20 pounds LOL I'm telling you but I love his videos he needs to make some new ones I think I watch each and every one of them I learn how to cook the hot chili sauce from him pretty cool huh well anyway have a good one keep it up Mark say hi to Micah and ink your wife's name came out wrong sorry God bless you mark come on with the more videos and recipes

[@bakulhead5376]

why he only got 300k subscribers? he is a great youtubers

[@oliveoil9518]

yeah.. he will busy in wall street 😰😮

[@bakulhead5376]

Mawar why are u here

[@oliveoil9518]

American Tech Support i like recreation 🚣🏄😂

[@VONisHope]

+American Tech Support 300k is a lot though for a food channel

[@oliveoil9518]

BirdPussy matkiding got 400k he is great , isn't it?

[@naise256]

Mike your videos are too appetizing i just had my dinner. But im hungry again. At this rate...

[@MarkWiens]

+Issac Ng Wei Lin Thanks Isaac

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[@sgang2001]

00:00:00 Daisy’s Dream Kitchen @ Clementi #markwiens #raytan

[@KEVVIE37]

Dude that meal look so delicious!! Glad she chose to follow her dream it look like it paid off. #Daisydadreamer ^_^

[@santoshkulkarni7923]

Hi Mark, My 3 year old son loves to see your videos every night and if at all i forget to show him the videos , he says "' Pappa please put the 'hmmm' tasty videos " and he loves the expression you make after tsting the food 'hmmm...'. Thanks for your efforts and keep making more videos . Lots of wishes from Indians in Germany

[@ludwingomez5611]

Mark mark mark..your face is priceless enjoying the delicious food...thanks again for your videos..

[@brentthompson9597]

Mark and Ying, what a fantastic presentation of what obviously is just a treasure of a site in Singapore! Well, this is now on my "must visit" list for sure! You all do a premiere job at executing a world-class presentation of it all. Thank you, and thank you! Yes, I concur; that giant "black nut" dish is so unique; I've never seen anything like that in my life! Best to you both; safe travels. Sawadee krap.

[@MarkWiens]

+Brent Thompson Thank you very much Brent, really appreciate it!

[@leonardoluga5434]

SINGAPORE FOOD MALAY INFLUENCES

[@tweeotch]

I had to watch this one again!

[@whatyagonado82]

Marks face after that stink bean dish, you just knew it was coming lol

[@Ralphie_Boy]

*Fantastic video Mark got hunger pains watching!LOL*

[@MacBBakesTheCakes]

Agreed :)

[@MarkWiens]

+Ralphie_Boy Thanks!

[@dicksontan2057]

Thanks Mark for the video....Will definitely try Daisy's food when I get back to Singapore.Keep up wif the the good job & well done.Cheers mate....

[@MarkWiens]

+Dickson Tan Thanks Dickson

[@Haku351]

you do a amazing job describing food mark, keep it up!

[@MarkWiens]

+Haku Thank you!

[@dohakhz8278]

Nice job bro

[@MarkWiens]

+Doha Khz Thanks Doha!

[@TameTusker]

wow!!! Wish I can go there?:):) Great video, Mark!!:)

[@felixdaass]

Hello Mark! My family loves watching your channel. We really enjoy the face you make when you taste something especially delicious. Please welcome yourself to our household in Las Vegas so that you and หญิง can enjoy my Mothers tasty dishes so we can see that face in person. Don't hesitate. Join us for dinner!

[@Shireenincanada]

Ahh ! a huge stink beans lover.. :D All dishes looks finger licking delicious :p I also wanna open up my own restaurant ! :)

[@milliehayes]

do it! then call me

[@AlinezBR]

+Shireen Ishrat haha i agree with you, all dishes looks so delicious and good luck with opening your own restaurant

[@MarkWiens]

+Shireen Ishrat Yes Shireen, glad you love stink beans too. I can't wait to go to your restaurant.

[@jonrichwilson]

@mark wiens. I really enjoy your videos, great job! Do you notice that you always lean to the right every time you enjoy food? Have you ever posted a negative food review? Don't be afraid to!

[@christiandelosreyes5645]

wow what an adventure you have gone so far , im a big fan of your work mark , good debut on how excellent you put together on your travellings. one day I hope you come to the pacific and come to guam , very nice place here and the environment , alot of good food here that you should experience , now I'd like to see how you like chamorro cuisine here ! safe travels man and god bless !

[@MarkWiens]

+Christian Delos Reyes Hey Christian, thank you very much. I would love to sample Chamorro cuisine!

[@arthurtwoshedsjackson4336]

Mark you do the very best food videos . Many thanks . I'm going back to South East Asia soon .