If you’re in the mood for local but need all your creature comforts, check out Café Oriental. Dressed in 1950s Chinese coffee shop vibes, it serves up local favourites like fragrant Hainanese chicken rice and wok-hei-infused char kway teow. The excellent food quality and on-point flavours make the higher price tag worthwhile. The laksa is light yet rich in flavour, and the Penang-style prawn noodle soup might be one of the best in town with its generous condiments and flavourful stock. Good old kopi, teh-tarik, and traditional desserts like ice kachang and bubur cha cha see you through your meal.