At Nanyang Blossom, we honour the rich culinary traditions of Southeast Asia by shining a light on the bold, beautiful building blocks that define the region’s cuisine.
Two such icons? Kerabu and rempah.
You’ll find these on our menu not as nostalgic throwbacks — but as reimagined, elevated expressions of our roots. Blended with modern plating, seasonal produce, and the finesse of European technique, they represent exactly what our kitchen stands for: tradition with soul, modernity with respect.
Let’s explore these timeless flavours and how we bring them to life — right here in Knightsbridge.
🥗 What Is Kerabu?
Kerabu is a traditional Malay-style salad made with raw vegetables, herbs, spices, and usually a punchy dressing. It’s light, bright, and packed with umami and spice.
Common ingredients include:
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Shredded cucumber, papaya, or pomelo
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Torch ginger flower and mint
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Dried shrimp or anchovy powder
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Tamarind juice or lime
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Chilli, sugar, salt
At Nanyang Blossom, our Oriental Pomelo Salad is our take on this — featuring:
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Fresh pomelo pearls
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Torch ginger & kaffir lime
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Housemade calamansi dressing
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Crispy shallots and toasted coconut
“It’s our way of waking up your palate at the start of the meal.”
🌶️ What Is Rempah?
Rempah is the beating heart of Southeast Asian cooking. It’s a richly spiced paste made by grinding a blend of:
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Shallots
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Garlic
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Ginger
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Galangal
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Dried chillies
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Candlenuts
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Lemongrass
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Belacan (shrimp paste)
This paste is slowly sautéed until deeply fragrant — and used as the flavour base in many curries, stir-fries, and braises.
At Nanyang Blossom, rempah plays a key role in dishes like:
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Beef Rendang – slow-cooked 16 hours for rich depth
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Soft-Shell Crab with Chilli Oil – rempah infused in the oil
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Seafood Claypot Curry (private dining) – bold and aromatic
🍽️ Traditional, But Never Ordinary
While kerabu and rempah are rooted in heritage, we treat them with the care and creativity they deserve.
We pair them with European-quality produce, apply Japanese-inspired knife work, and plate them with the aesthetic detail you’d expect in fine dining — without losing soul.
More examples from our menu:
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Josper-Grilled Baba Chicken with rempah glaze
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A4 Miyazaki Wagyu with Nanyang-style dry rub
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Grilled Squid “Panggang” with sambal belacan rempah
“Every dish is a tribute — but never a copy.”
💬 What Our Guests Say
“The pomelo salad was fresh and exciting — unlike anything I’ve had in London.”
“The rendang was rich, earthy, layered — you could taste the hours in the sauce.”
“They’ve taken traditional Southeast Asian flavours and made them luxurious.”
📍 Rediscover Southeast Asian Classics, Refined
👉 Book Now to explore kerabu, rempah, and more in our a la carte or private menus.
📞 Call us at 020 4529 3643 for reservations or group tasting inquiries.
📍 Visit us at 12 Knightsbridge Green, London SW1X 7QL
Nanyang Blossom — where classic ingredients meet contemporary flair.