If you enjoy discovering Singapore’s food heritage while sitting down for a relaxed afternoon treat, Chilli Padi’s Peranakan High Tea could be worth adding to your weekend plans. From 19 September 2026 onwards, Chilli Padi Nonya Restaurant and Chilli Padi Tok Panjang will be introducing a Peranakan-inspired high tea experience featuring 14 handmade sweet and savoury bites, paired with a choice of drinks.
Priced at $58++ for two people, this promotion offers a chance to enjoy a spread of familiar Nonya-inspired flavours without turning the experience into an overly formal afternoon tea affair. Instead, the menu brings together traditional tastes and contemporary presentation, making it suitable for a leisurely catch-up with a friend, a family afternoon out or simply a reason to take a break over the weekend.
For anyone who has not yet explored much of Peranakan cuisine, this could also be an enjoyable introduction. The Peranakan culinary tradition is known for its combination of aromatic spices, rich flavours and colourful sweets, and Chilli Padi has built its reputation around showcasing these familiar flavours in Singapore.
A High Tea With a Peranakan Twist
Traditional afternoon tea is usually associated with sandwiches, cakes and pastries, but Chilli Padi is taking a distinctly Nonya approach. The Peranakan High Tea brings together 14 handmade sweet and savoury creations inspired by flavours that are closely associated with Peranakan food and local heritage.
One of the savoury highlights is the Babi Pongteh Slider. Babi Pongteh is a well-known Peranakan dish, traditionally featuring pork cooked slowly with fermented soybean paste, shallots and other aromatic ingredients. Presenting it as a slider gives the familiar flavour a more casual and approachable format, while still keeping the Peranakan inspiration at the heart of the dish.
Then comes the sweet side of the spread, where things become particularly interesting for anyone with a soft spot for traditional kuehs and local desserts.
The selection includes handcrafted Pulut Tai Tai, a classic Peranakan sweet featuring glutinous rice and kaya, as well as a Petite Orh Nee Tart. Orh Nee, or yam paste, is a much-loved dessert known for its smooth texture and distinctive yam flavour. Turning it into a petite tart gives the traditional dessert a different presentation while retaining the familiar inspiration.
There is also Durian Sago Pudding for those who cannot resist Singapore’s famously divisive fruit. Its inclusion adds another layer of local character to the high tea, particularly for durian lovers looking for something more indulgent to finish their afternoon.
What Makes the $58++ Price Interesting?
At $58++ for two people, the experience works out to $29++ per person before service charge and prevailing GST. For a shared spread containing 14 handmade sweet and savoury bites together with drinks, it gives diners something more substantial than simply ordering one dessert and a beverage each.
The fact that the price is for two also makes the promotion particularly suitable for sharing. Rather than having everyone order separately, two people can sit down together and work their way through the selection, comparing favourites along the way.
It can also be a useful option when planning a small weekend outing. Instead of looking for an expensive restaurant meal, shoppers and diners who enjoy trying something different can turn afternoon tea into the main attraction.
Of course, individual appetites differ, so it is worth viewing the high tea as an afternoon tasting experience rather than a replacement for a large lunch or dinner.
Drinks Included To Complete The Afternoon
The food is accompanied by a choice of tea, giving the experience the familiar afternoon-tea element while keeping the flavours connected to the overall menu.
Guests can choose from Red Date Tamarind Tea, Da Hong Pao Tea or Iced Lemongrass Pandan Tea.
Each option offers something different. Red Date Tamarind Tea brings together sweet and tangy notes, while Da Hong Pao is a Chinese tea that can provide a more traditional tea-drinking experience. For those who prefer something cold, the Iced Lemongrass Pandan Tea brings together two flavours commonly associated with Southeast Asian cuisine.
The drink selection means there is an option whether you prefer something warm and comforting or a chilled drink for Singapore’s warm weather.
When Can You Enjoy The Promotion?
The Peranakan High Tea starts from 19 September 2026 onwards. However, it is not an everyday promotion. It will be available on weekends and Public Holidays, from 2pm to 5pm.
That makes the timing fairly straightforward for anyone planning a Saturday, Sunday or Public Holiday outing. The 2pm to 5pm window is also well placed between the usual lunch and dinner periods.
If you are planning to visit during a particularly busy weekend or Public Holiday, checking availability with the restaurant ahead of time would be sensible.
Two Chilli Padi Locations To Choose From
The promotion is available at two Chilli Padi locations, giving diners a choice depending on which part of Singapore they are visiting.
Chilli Padi Nonya Restaurant is located at 11 Joo Chiat Place, #01-03, Singapore 427744. Joo Chiat is well known for its rich Peranakan heritage, colourful shophouses and food scene, so the location itself makes a fitting backdrop for a Peranakan-inspired afternoon tea.
The second location is Chilli Padi Tok Panjang at The Rail Mall, 380 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 678040. This provides another option for diners in the Upper Bukit Timah area who would rather enjoy the high tea away from the eastern side of Singapore.
Having two locations is useful because you can choose the restaurant that fits more conveniently into your weekend plans instead of travelling across the island solely for the promotion.
Why Should You Go And Enjoy This Deal?
The biggest attraction is the opportunity to enjoy familiar Peranakan flavours in a format that feels different from a conventional meal. If you have tried Chilli Padi’s cuisine before, the high tea offers another way to experience the brand’s Peranakan-inspired offerings. If you are new to Peranakan food, the selection of small sweet and savoury bites gives you an opportunity to sample several flavours in one sitting.
It is also a good option for people who enjoy food experiences that can be shared. With 14 handmade bites prepared for two people, there is plenty to discuss as you make your way through the spread and decide which items are your favourites.
The $58++ price for two is another reason to take a closer look. Rather than committing to a full afternoon of activities, you can simply set aside a couple of hours for tea, food and conversation.
And then there is the heritage aspect. Peranakan cuisine is an important part of Singapore’s multicultural food landscape, and promotions such as this provide an accessible way to enjoy some of those traditional flavours in a relaxed setting.
Whether the plan is a casual catch-up, a family outing or a weekend food adventure, the Peranakan High Tea offers a different way to spend an afternoon.
For those interested in trying it, the promotion begins on 19 September 2026 and continues onwards on weekends and Public Holidays from 2pm to 5pm. With two locations available, it may be worth keeping this $58++ experience in mind the next time a leisurely Singapore weekend calls for something a little more special.
Promotional/Event Details:
Date: 19 September 2026 onwards
Time: Weekends and Public Holidays, 2pm to 5pm
Price: $58++ for two people
Menu: 14 handmade sweet and savoury Peranakan-inspired bites, with a choice of Red Date Tamarind Tea, Da Hong Pao Tea or Iced Lemongrass Pandan Tea
Venue 1: Chilli Padi Nonya Restaurant, 11 Joo Chiat Pl, #01-03, Singapore 427744
Venue 2: Chilli Padi Tok Panjang, 380 Upper Bukit Timah Rd, The Rail Mall, Singapore 678040
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