The hardy Peranakans have a cuisine that’s justly famed for its splendid blend of sweet, spicy and sour flavours. Since the 1970s, the Princess Terrace’s Peranakan buffet has been booked solid, especially at weekends, luring gourmands with its irresistible spread of Penang-styled laksa, char kway teow, rust-coloured prawn noodles and colourful, coconut-infused desserts. Skip breakfast and tuck in.

Costs: $38 (adults), $23.80 (children).