Bonding Kitchen Orchard Singapore

About Bonding Kitchen Orchard Singapore

Bonding Kitchen is a modern Peranakan restaurant on Orchard Road, the first standalone restaurant from Chef Danny Chew, who brings over 25 years of culinary experience to the menu. Chef Danny began his career at 17 as a kitchen helper in a Chinese restaurant, later graduating from At-Sunrice Global Chef Academy in Singapore in 2011 and working at Asian restaurants including a four-year stint in Liverpool, UK. Deeply passionate about Peranakan cuisine, he previously ran a private dining service focused on the tradition in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, before introducing his take on Nyonya food to Singapore diners.

The menu spans appetisers like homemade Kueh Pie Tee and Ngoh Hiang, hearty soups such as Pong Tauhu and Itek Tim, signature meat dishes including Wagyu Beef Rendang and Ayam Buah Keluak, and seafood highlights like Crab Curry Masak Lemak Kunyit and Assam Kor Prawn. Set menus are available for those wanting a curated multi-course experience, alongside vegetables, homemade Chendol for dessert, and a beverage list featuring Bunga Telang Lemongrass Pandan and specialty drip bag coffee.

Beyond dine-in, Bonding Kitchen offers online delivery and pick-up, ready-cooked frozen meals for cooking at home, and a private dining Omakase experience called Bonding Kasih for dinner groups of 8 to 12 guests.

Bonding Kitchen: Chef Danny Chew's Modern Peranakan Restaurant on Orchard Road

Bonding Kitchen brings modern Peranakan cuisine to Orchard Road, marking the first standalone restaurant from Chef Danny Chew after more than 25 years in the culinary industry. Chef Danny's journey began at just 17 years old as a kitchen helper in a Chinese restaurant, and he went on to graduate from At-Sunrice Global Chef Academy in Singapore in 2011, working across multiple Asian restaurants including a four-year stint in Liverpool, UK.

A Chef's Deep Connection to Peranakan Cuisine

Chef Danny's passion for Peranakan food led him to run a private dining service focused on the tradition in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, before deciding to bring Singapore Nyonya food to a wider audience through Bonding Kitchen. The restaurant's philosophy centres on food quality and safety, backed by a cosy dining environment intended to make it a comfortable spot to explore authentic Peranakan dishes.

A Menu Rooted in Tradition

The à la carte menu opens with homemade Kueh Pie Tee, crispy shells filled with braised turnip, prawn, mushroom and pork belly, and Ngoh Hiang, deep-fried beancurd skin rolls packed with hand-chopped pork and shrimp. Soups include Pong Tauhu, a pork, shrimp and tofu meatball in a rich broth, and the pre-order-only Bakwan Kepiting, made with hand-chopped pork and crab meat.

On the meat side, Wagyu Beef Rendang and Pork Ribs Rendang are stewed slowly in coconut milk with more than 15 local herbs and spices until the sauce caramelizes around the meat, while Ayam Buah Keluak features braised chicken with Indonesian black nut and a spicy, tangy sauce. Seafood options range from Barramundi Fish Assam Pedas to Crab Curry Masak Lemak Kunyit, made with fresh turmeric and coconut milk, and Assam Kor Prawn, pan-seared and caramelized with tamarind paste.

Set Menus for Every Occasion

For those wanting a curated experience, Bonding Kitchen offers several set menus. The Classic x2, a 6-course menu, is priced at $109++, with a wine-paired version including two glasses of house wine at $153++. The Inspire x4 8-course menu comes in at $196++, while the most extensive Classic x4, a 10-course menu featuring Kueh Pie Tee, homemade Ngoh Hiang, soup of the day and more, is priced at $290++. All set menu prices are subject to service charge and GST.

Beyond the Dining Room

Bonding Kitchen also serves homemade Chendol for dessert, alongside a beverage menu that includes a refreshing Bunga Telang Lemongrass Pandan drink and a specialty drip bag coffee blended from Brazilian, Colombian and Indonesian Arabica beans. For those unable to dine in, the restaurant offers online delivery and pick-up, as well as a Ready Cooked range of frozen Peranakan dishes that simply need steaming for 18 to 20 minutes at home. For larger celebrations, Bonding Kasih is an 8-course Omakase-style private dining experience by Chef Danny Chew, designed for dinner groups of 8 to 12 guests.

Visiting Bonding Kitchen

Bonding Kitchen is open daily from 11:30am to 9:30pm, located at 277 Orchard Road, #02-18, orchardgateway, Singapore. Diners joining for an early dinner at 5pm and spending a minimum of $100 receive a free Otah, with a 90-minute dine duration (terms and conditions apply). The restaurant can be reached by phone or WhatsApp on +65 8860 9087, including for dietary requests.

Signature items

• Wagyu Beef Rendang
• Kueh Pie Tee
• Ayam Buah Keluak
• Crab Curry Masak Lemak Kunyit
• Homemade Chendol
• Bonding Kasih Omakase

Menu

Meat

• Wagyu Beef Rendang / Pork Ribs Rendang — Stewed in coconut milk with more than 15 local herbs and spices until the liquid caramelizes around the meat
• Ayam Buah Keluak — Braised local chicken with Indonesian black nut, lemongrass and a spicy tangy sauce
• Babi Pongteh — Stewed pork belly with fermented soybean, star anise and cinnamon

Soup

• Pong Tauhu — Meatball of hand-chopped pork, shrimp and tofu in a prawn, chicken and pork broth with bamboo shoots and fermented soybean paste
• Bakwan Kepiting (Pre-Order Only) — Hand-chopped pork and crab meat simmered in a rich crustacean, pork and chicken broth with bamboo shoots
• Itek Tim — Hand-chopped duck meatball in duck and pork leg broth with salted vegetables, peppercorn, tamarind skin and sour plums

Dessert

• Homemade Chendol — Shaved ice with handmade pandan jelly, coconut milk, palm sugar syrup and red beans

Seafood

• Barramundi Fish Assam Pedas — Barramundi fillet with aromatic sour tamarind and classic spicy gravy
• Udang Sambal Petai — Stir fried prawns and stink beans with garlic, shallot, chilli, shrimp paste and tamarind
• Sotong Masak Hitam — Wok-fried squid with squid ink, shrimp paste and concentrated tamarind juices
• Crab Curry Masak Lemak Kunyit — Crab meat curry with fresh turmeric, tomato, coconut milk, chilli and a blend of spices and herbs
• Assam Kor Prawn — Pan-seared, caramelized marinated prawns with tamarind paste

Beverage

• Bunga Telang Lemongrass Pandan (Cold) — Homemade blue pea butterfly flower juice
• Drip Bag Coffee — Arabica beans from Brazil, Colombia and Indonesia, sun-dried, flavours of roasted almond and caramel chocolate, low acidity

Appetizer

• Kueh Pie Tee — Homemade crispy shells filled with julienne turnips braised in prawn stock, mushroom and pork belly, topped with prawn, pork lard, quail egg and chilli cuka
• Ngoh Hiang — Deep fried beancurd skin rolls with hand-chopped pork, shrimp, mushrooms and water chestnuts, seasoned with five spices, served with sweet sauce and spicy spread

Set Menus

• Classic x2 (6 Course) — Achar, fish keropok & belinjo, Ayam Buah Keluak or Ayam Curry Chili Api, Nyonya Chap Chye, kang kong or bendi (non-spicy), chendol or pannacotta, blue pea steamed rice, lemongrass drink or hot coffee/tea. Prices subject to service charge & GST
• Classic x2 with Wine (6 Course) — Achar, fish keropok & belinjo, Wagyu Beef Rendang or Pork Ribs Rendang, Otah, Crab Curry Lemak Kunyit, chendol or pannacotta, blue pea steamed rice, house wine x2 glasses. Prices subject to service charge & GST
• Inspire x4 (8 Course) — Achar, fish keropok & belinjo, Wagyu Beef Rendang or Pork Ribs Rendang, Ayam Buah Keluak or Ayam Curry Chili Api, Nyonya Chap Chye, Sotong Buah Keluak, chendol or pannacotta, blue pea steamed rice, lemongrass drink or hot coffee/tea. Prices subject to service charge & GST
• Classic x4 (10 Course) — Fish keropok & belinjo, Kueh Pie Tee (4pcs), homemade Ngoh Hiang, Otah, soup of the day, Wagyu Beef Rendang or Pork Ribs Rendang, kang kong or bendi (spicy/non-spicy), Crab Curry Lemak Kunyit, Sotong Masak Hitam, Nyonya Chap Chye, chendol or pannacotta, blue pea steamed rice, lemongrass drink or hot coffee/tea. Prices subject to service charge & GST

Vegetables

• Nyonya Chap Chye — Braised cabbage, mushroom, black fungus, dried lily buds, beancurd skin and pork belly with prawn broth and soybean paste
• Kacang Botol Kerabu — Wing bean salad tossed with homemade calamansi dressing, fresh herbs, cashew nuts, crispy dried anchovies and cooked prawns

Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Bonding Kitchen serve?

Modern Peranakan (Nyonya) cuisine.

Where is Bonding Kitchen located?

277 Orchard Road, #02-18, orchardgateway, Singapore 238858.

What are the opening hours?

11:30am to 9:30pm daily.

Who is the chef behind Bonding Kitchen?

Chef Danny Chew, with over 25 years of culinary experience, running his first standalone restaurant.

Are set menus available?

Yes, ranging from a 6-course Classic x2 at $109++ to a 10-course Classic x4 at $290++.

Does Bonding Kitchen offer delivery?

Yes, online delivery and pick-up are available, along with ready-cooked frozen meals for cooking at home.

Can I dine early for a promotion?

Yes, joining at 5pm and spending a minimum of $100 gets a free Otah, with a 90-minute dine duration; T&Cs apply.

Tips

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