Inspired by the trade in the 1920s, where diamonds and gemstones were sold in Kampong Glam, Permata which means jewel in Malay is the first Nusantara Buffet Restaurant at Gedung Kuning.

Offering over 60 Nusantara-inspired dishes for both lunch and dinner, Executive Chef Firdauz Nasir is on a mission to elevate Nusantara cuisine in Singapore while ensuring that key nostalgic dishes such as Ulam, Kerabu, Lemang remain on the menu.

Pushing the boundaries in his cooking, Executive Chef Nasir has added modern twists to the menu with dishes like Wagyu Beef Rendang, Ayam Binjai, Tempoyak Ikan Patin that pairs perfectly well with Nasi Bunga Telang, Permata’s Signature Blue Pea Rice.

Wanting to offer a truly premium Malay and Indonesian dining experience for the food lovers in Singapore, Executive Chef Nasir has curated a Seafood on Ice Station which has a selection of fresh seafood along with Live Noodles, Live Roti Jala, Live Carving Station and a Grill Station that includes Beef Sirloin Steak, Locally Farmed Chicken, Marinated Lamb Flap and the all-time favourite Satays!

Love spices? Choose from 6 different types of hand blended sambals that make the perfect condiments to your meal.

Be sure to try Permata’s Buah Keluak Brownie, made with a native seed commonly used in Javanese cooking and Intan Permata, a chiffon cake infused with natural pandan flavour, glazed with white chocolate and calamansi zest.

Permata Singapore Located at Gedung Kuning

Boasting over 10,000 square feet, Gedung Kuning was built in the late 1850s and it’s exterior was inspired by the Palladian architecture which is a European architectural style that was trendy back in the day. The interior of Gedung Kuning, like the former Istana Kampong Glam next to it, follows the design of a traditional Malay house.

In 1864, the youngest son of the Sultan of Johor, Tengku Mahmud, named his mansion Gedung Kuning which means Yellow Mansion, after its yellow walls. Yellow is a royal colour commonly associated with Malay Sultans.

Fast forward 2021, Gedung Kuning is Singapore’s first Nusantara lifestyle destination with 4 different offerings - Permata Singapore for Nusantara Buffet, Amazing Chambers Singapura, an escape room with games based on Singapore’s history, and we will soon have Weddings and Community Events.