SINGAPORE'S NONYA VIBE

Abby Collections
Where: Kiosk at Hougang Mall, level 2 (tel: 9866-1765)
What to expect: Beautifully crafted kebayas with intricate designs can be found here. Prices range from $60 to $300 a piece, depending on the design and material used. After this Saturday, the kiosk will move to the first level of the mall.

Kim Choo Kueh Chang
Where: 109/111, East Coast Road (tel: 6440-5590)
What to expect: Specialising in sweet zhang (rice dumplings), this restaurant serves up traditional Nonya cuisine like babi pongteh (stewed pork with preserved soya beans). Also learn to wrap Nonya zhang at a cooking class.

Katong Antique House
Where: 208, East Coast Road (tel: 6345-8544)
What to expect: The 25-year-old museum-shop houses a collection of owner Peter Wee's family heirlooms. Don't miss a pair of 70-year old rhinestone shoes, which were worn by Mr Wee's grandfather during his wedding.

The Peranakan Museum
Where: 39, Armenian Street (tel: 6332-7591)
What to expect: The three storey museum houses a comprehensive collection of Peranakan artefacts in 10 galleries. Check out the largest Peranakan beadwork tablecloth, which has a million beads