The Tranquerah

This little known restaurant along the outdoor strip of Glo Damansara is a gem for Nyonya eats. The quaint decor is set against large wooden tables, best suited for dinners with friends and family alike. The traditionally Peranakan dish of Ayam Buah Keluak (from RM33) is what to come for; the Tranquerah is one of the only places in town to offer this formidable delicacy. Cooked in a light, appetising gravy resembling asam pedas, the tender chunks of chicken come in second to its co-star buah keluak that boasts earthy flavours. Pro tip: Use a teaspoon to scoop out the crumbly flesh (or get the helpful staff to show you how). Also recommended are their rich lemak dishes, such as a Pucuk Paku Lemak (RM23). A bulk of the menu are dishes steeped in copious amounts of gravy, so prepare to lay on the rice! Cap dinner off with a hot House Black with Butter (RM8), an extra luscious way to enjoy their special blend of beans from Melaka.
Avg price per person: RM25
Recommended for 4-8 pax

Local coffee is dark-roasted, redolent of a strong, bitter taste. Here, they use a blend of Malaccan beans that give a mellower tea-like flavour albeit still strong compared to many other variants. The addition of butter makes it taste a heck lot like drinking popcorn. I'd imagine the combination will taste even better if I ordered it hot!