From Casa Bom Vento Express at the new Xin Tekka; the food court being located in Tekka Place a short distance away from Rochor MRT Station. The stall is by the same folks behind Casa Bom Vento; a Halal restaurant that used to serve up Peranakan cuisine at Joo Chiat Road.

Admittedly the other offerings do look very attractive, such as the Buah Keluak Fried Rice and Debal Curry; just wanted to go for a fish option during the day of my visit. Coming with Blue Pea Flower Rice, the Ikan Pari Assam Pedas is essentially stingray cooked in a Peranakan hot and sour stew. Liked how the stew was mildly spicy whilst tangy; fairly balanced here with a very slight tinge of sweetness — pretty comforting with quite a good portion of stingray that is all plump and succulent; came off the bones pretty easily. The eggplant that is added in the stew adds a good burst of flavour from the stew; cooked to the point where it’s soft and absorbed all that flavour from the stew. The Blue Pea Flower Rice features basmati grains; pretty fluffy and works well especially as one drenches it with the stew; pretty delightful.

Wouldn’t want to comment on how authentic this is; am one who rarely touches Peranakan cuisine enough to have a deep understanding — still pretty excited though to give the other menu items a try. Must say it adds for a very good option to dine around this part of town!