Unique fusion of Chinese and Malaysian flavours

Popular plate: Tuck into the succulent lemak nenas prawns, served with coconut rice.

With its beautiful teak furniture and collection of antiques, you'd think you were dining in the sumptuous villa of a well-to-do Malaysian family. In fact, you're in a restaurant in Central Market above the noisy hordes of shoppers. But once you walk through Precious Old China's front doors the frenetic market below will recede swiftly from your mind.

This elegant eatery serves traditional and authentic Nyonya food, a fusion of Chinese and Malay flavours that is unique to Malaysia. Savour such specialties as laksa (spicy coconut milk soup) and fish-head curry.