A Masterchef Season 2 contestant, Sophia Yeow left her career in marketing to pursue her passion for cooking, starting private dining concept Butterfly Table, serving authentic Peranakan fare prepared with flair.
HOW IT’S LIKE Our maiden ‘tok panjang’ experience in Yeow’s sprawling home, located in the east of Singapore, is nothing short of spectacular. Look forward to a table full of scrumptious dishes like kueh pie tee, nasi ulam, buah keluak pork ribs, Nyonya chap chye, curries and more, all served on pristine enamel Peranakan tableware. For the uninitiated, tok panjang (Malay for long table) refers to an elaborate feast laid out on a long table, and Peranakan households usually host a tok panjang during special occasions like weddings and birthdays. We love how Yeow makes it a point to use fruits and ingredients from her own garden for dishes like the rojak, which guests are invited to mix before it is portioned. Other notable dishes from the extensive menu include the buah keluak pork ribs, Nyonya chap chye, babi ponteh and sambal prawns with pineapples. Chock-full of flavours and textures, the dishes are great when you eat them on its own but even better when you pair it with the heritage nasi ulam. After an evening of scrumptious Peranakan cuisine, look forward to an insightful tour of Yeow’s personal collection of antiques, each with a story on its own.
HOW TO BOOK WhatsApp +65 9008 9066 to book your dining experience.