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Best Black Nut (Buah Keluak) Dishes in Singapore
4 restaurants compared
Price range: SGD26.00 – SGD32.00
Avg recommendation: 92%
Top 4 Black Nut (Buah Keluak) Dishes in Singapore (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 4 restaurants:
- Ayam Buah Keluak at The Blue Ginger — 95% recommended, SGD28.00 (Tanjong Pagar)
- Ayam Buah Keluak at True Blue Cuisine — 94% recommended, SGD30.00 (Bras Basah)
- Ayam Buah Keluak at National Kitchen by Violet Oon — 93% recommended, SGD32.00 (City Hall)
- Buah Keluak Noodles at Violet Oon Peranakan Restaurant — 85% recommended, SGD26.00 (Tanglin)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 4 Black Nut (Buah Keluak) Dishes
#195% recommend
Ayam Buah Keluak
The Blue GingerTanjong Pagar·$$$
SGD28.00
Braised chicken thighs with black nut in rich, aromatic Peranakan gravy.
Tip: This is the dish that made The Blue Ginger famous and earned Michelin recognition. It demonstrates Peranakan technique at its best.
#294% recommend
Ayam Buah Keluak
True Blue CuisineBras Basah·$$$
SGD30.00
Chicken thighs braised with black nut in spicy, tangy Peranakan gravy.
Tip: This is the dish that earned True Blue its Michelin recognition. The complexity and balance of the sauce demonstrate years of technique.
#393% recommend
Ayam Buah Keluak
National Kitchen by Violet OonCity Hall·$$$
SGD32.00
Chicken thighs braised with black nut in rich, spicy gravy.
Tip: This is one of the most iconic Peranakan dishes. The black nut flavor is distinctive and polarizing—some find it earthy and rich, others find it acquired taste.
#485% recommend
Buah Keluak Noodles
Violet Oon Peranakan RestaurantTanglin·$$
SGD26.00
Contemporary pasta with black nut, coconut, and minced prawns—modern Peranakan.
Tip: This dish demonstrates Violet Oon's philosophy—honoring Peranakan tradition while exploring modern technique and ingredients.