Guidebook for Singapore
Drinks & Nightlife
If you find yourself in the Orchard area at night and want a quiet drink and a little supper, Blackbird serves really good food and reasonably-priced drinks. I vote truffle fries and mushroom pizza.
Blackbird Bistro
6 Handy RoadIf you find yourself in the Orchard area at night and want a quiet drink and a little supper, Blackbird serves really good food and reasonably-priced drinks. I vote truffle fries and mushroom pizza.
KPO is a bar in the heart of the Orchard area - it's always got music going on, it's a nice place to mingle with local residents over a drink.
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KPO
1 Killiney RdKPO is a bar in the heart of the Orchard area - it's always got music going on, it's a nice place to mingle with local residents over a drink.
One of the best ways to enjoy Singapore is from very far aboveground. 1-Altitude is located in the Raffles Place district and it's one of my all-time favorite sky bars. As the tallest sky bar in Singapore I've often found myself looking down at the traffic and skyscrapers below, watching the world go by as if they were all just toys in a Lego set. It's wildly breezy up there of course, and often your mobile reception gets switched over to the Indonesian network because they're just across the harbour. Comes with loud music and a lively mix of people.
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Altimate
1 Raffles PlOne of the best ways to enjoy Singapore is from very far aboveground. 1-Altitude is located in the Raffles Place district and it's one of my all-time favorite sky bars. As the tallest sky bar in Singapore I've often found myself looking down at the traffic and skyscrapers below, watching the world go by as if they were all just toys in a Lego set. It's wildly breezy up there of course, and often your mobile reception gets switched over to the Indonesian network because they're just across the harbour. Comes with loud music and a lively mix of people.
LeVel33 is a skybar in the Raffles Place District that serves great drinks and a postcard-worthy view of the Marina Bay area. It also happens to be a craft brewery, if you're on the lookout for some unique beer to try. Expect a quieter crowd here, people catching up with each other over slowly nursed drinks.
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LeVeL33
8 Marina BlvdLeVel33 is a skybar in the Raffles Place District that serves great drinks and a postcard-worthy view of the Marina Bay area. It also happens to be a craft brewery, if you're on the lookout for some unique beer to try. Expect a quieter crowd here, people catching up with each other over slowly nursed drinks.
Parks & Nature
Most parks go to sleep at night in Singapore, but this one comes alive at night. Located in Northern Singapore it's out of the way for most travellers, but lots of locals (especially the young adults) like to go there at night just to sit with friends, enjoy a little (non-alcoholic) drink and enjoy the breezy night air.
Beware though - the easy part is getting there. Getting back is not so easy. Not recommended unless you've got a mobile data SIM card for your phone and access to Uber.
Lower Seletar Reservoir
Yishun Avenue 1Most parks go to sleep at night in Singapore, but this one comes alive at night. Located in Northern Singapore it's out of the way for most travellers, but lots of locals (especially the young adults) like to go there at night just to sit with friends, enjoy a little (non-alcoholic) drink and enjoy the breezy night air.
Beware though - the easy part is getting there. Getting back is not so easy. Not recommended unless you've got a mobile data SIM card for your phone and access to Uber.
The Lower Pierce Reservoir is located in Northern Singapore and is the easier reservoir to get to. My favourite really is the Upper Pierce Reservoir (which, as the name suggests, is further up from the lower one), but that is a real hike to get to without a car. The Lower Pierce Reservoir has a beautiful boardwalk and is a nice place to go to in the early morning when local residents are out by the waterfront just practicing their taichi.
Lower Peirce Reservoir Pavilion
The Lower Pierce Reservoir is located in Northern Singapore and is the easier reservoir to get to. My favourite really is the Upper Pierce Reservoir (which, as the name suggests, is further up from the lower one), but that is a real hike to get to without a car. The Lower Pierce Reservoir has a beautiful boardwalk and is a nice place to go to in the early morning when local residents are out by the waterfront just practicing their taichi.
East Coast Park is one of Singapore's biggest parks, developed specifically for residents to cycle, jog, picnic, camp, fish and practice water sports. It is home to several eateries - enjoy cheap local fare at the East Coast Lagoon Food Centre (my friend's mom runs the hokkien mee stall, go check it out!), or a luxurious chinese seafood dinner at the East Coast Seafood Centre (waterfront dining). In the daytime, the Parkland Green area provides great options for brunch, coffee and/or beer.
Fully enjoying the park will take a whole day - come prepared with water, expect it to be unbearably sunny and dress to get sweaty.
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Parque de la Costa Este
East Coast Park Service RoadEast Coast Park is one of Singapore's biggest parks, developed specifically for residents to cycle, jog, picnic, camp, fish and practice water sports. It is home to several eateries - enjoy cheap local fare at the East Coast Lagoon Food Centre (my friend's mom runs the hokkien mee stall, go check it out!), or a luxurious chinese seafood dinner at the East Coast Seafood Centre (waterfront dining). In the daytime, the Parkland Green area provides great options for brunch, coffee and/or beer.
Fully enjoying the park will take a whole day - come prepared with water, expect it to be unbearably sunny and dress to get sweaty.
Food Scene
Upper Thomson Road is an enclave in Northern Singapore that is host to a number of local eateries and ice cream parlours. In the day you'll find no lack of options for breakfast/brunch - whether you're looking for prata or eggs benedict, this district's got you covered. This is completely off the tourist track - if you're looking to see how young Singaporean adults spend their nights, come here for a late dinner and stay for supper.
Upper Thomson Road
Upper Thomson RoadUpper Thomson Road is an enclave in Northern Singapore that is host to a number of local eateries and ice cream parlours. In the day you'll find no lack of options for breakfast/brunch - whether you're looking for prata or eggs benedict, this district's got you covered. This is completely off the tourist track - if you're looking to see how young Singaporean adults spend their nights, come here for a late dinner and stay for supper.
This is my favourite place to eat crab, ever. It's out of the way in Northern Singapore and few tourists ever make it all the way out here but they serve (in my opinion) the best black pepper crab and chili crab in Singapore. Also, the crab is comparatively inexpensive. It's not a fancy restaurant like more famous ones you'll see in your guidebook, it's more like a coffeeshop but that doesn't mean the food isn't just as good, if not better. Call ahead to make reservations on weekend nights.
Ban Leong Wah Hoe Seafood
122 Casuarina RdThis is my favourite place to eat crab, ever. It's out of the way in Northern Singapore and few tourists ever make it all the way out here but they serve (in my opinion) the best black pepper crab and chili crab in Singapore. Also, the crab is comparatively inexpensive. It's not a fancy restaurant like more famous ones you'll see in your guidebook, it's more like a coffeeshop but that doesn't mean the food isn't just as good, if not better. Call ahead to make reservations on weekend nights.
Singapore's food centres are legendary, but you have to know whether the one you're headed to is a "morning market" or a "night market" - many food centres that open at night are barely alive in the day, and vice versa because they serve a different crowd. The Old Airport Road Food Centre is best known for breakfast and lunch - among the best things to try: Rojak, Prawn Noodles and Hokkien Mee.
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Old Airport Road Food Centre
51 Old Airport RdSingapore's food centres are legendary, but you have to know whether the one you're headed to is a "morning market" or a "night market" - many food centres that open at night are barely alive in the day, and vice versa because they serve a different crowd. The Old Airport Road Food Centre is best known for breakfast and lunch - among the best things to try: Rojak, Prawn Noodles and Hokkien Mee.
The Geylang Serai Market is within walking distance of our home, and houses the largest concentration of Malay food and groceries in one premise. Come in the morning to learn from residents choosing the freshest meat and vegetables at the market, then take your breakfast at the hawker center on the second floor where there's so many Malay food options you just might need to come back for lunch and dinner as well.
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Malay market
1 Geylang SeraiThe Geylang Serai Market is within walking distance of our home, and houses the largest concentration of Malay food and groceries in one premise. Come in the morning to learn from residents choosing the freshest meat and vegetables at the market, then take your breakfast at the hawker center on the second floor where there's so many Malay food options you just might need to come back for lunch and dinner as well.
When in the East of Singapore, Katong Laksa is a must try. The noodles are cut so you can scoop them up along with a spoonful of decadent coconut laksa sauce every time.
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328 Katong Laksa
51 E Coast RdWhen in the East of Singapore, Katong Laksa is a must try. The noodles are cut so you can scoop them up along with a spoonful of decadent coconut laksa sauce every time.
Once characterised by a smokey atmosphere, orders yelled across the room in dialect, rickety plastic chairs and tables that tottered where they stood, there's a new wave of hipster zi char stalls coming up and they boast air-conditioned comfort while serving up wok-fried food that's every bit as good as in the "authentic" coffeeshops. Char specialises in cantonese cuisine, particularly the specialty of roast meat. Everything on that menu is great. Just go for it.
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Char
25 Jln BesarOnce characterised by a smokey atmosphere, orders yelled across the room in dialect, rickety plastic chairs and tables that tottered where they stood, there's a new wave of hipster zi char stalls coming up and they boast air-conditioned comfort while serving up wok-fried food that's every bit as good as in the "authentic" coffeeshops. Char specialises in cantonese cuisine, particularly the specialty of roast meat. Everything on that menu is great. Just go for it.
I love Monkshood for the care they seem to give to their food - they serve good British grub. Definitely not vegetarian-friendly at all, but if your idea of a good dinner is beer and shepherd's pie, they've got you covered. Also good - fish and chips. Yum!
Monkswood by Char
393 Guillemard RdI love Monkshood for the care they seem to give to their food - they serve good British grub. Definitely not vegetarian-friendly at all, but if your idea of a good dinner is beer and shepherd's pie, they've got you covered. Also good - fish and chips. Yum!
Smokey's is the best if you just want an easy night out, dinner after you arrive. It's just around the corner, with great beers on tap and they do a mean steak and ribs. Recommended: baby back ribs and the rib-eye steak. Also, really good fries.
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Smokey's BBQ Joo Chiat
73 Joo Chiat PlSmokey's is the best if you just want an easy night out, dinner after you arrive. It's just around the corner, with great beers on tap and they do a mean steak and ribs. Recommended: baby back ribs and the rib-eye steak. Also, really good fries.
Are you on the hunt for local snacks? This place is it. The truth is their ondeh-ondeh is not great, but they have killer dumplings. The shop lady may try to up-sell you into buying boxes of the mini dumplings, just go in knowing that you can buy everything in single units. Recommended: Nonya Dumplings - perfect for breakfast. (If you don't know what these are, search for them on the internet.)
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Kim Choo Kueh Chang
60 Joo Chiat PlAre you on the hunt for local snacks? This place is it. The truth is their ondeh-ondeh is not great, but they have killer dumplings. The shop lady may try to up-sell you into buying boxes of the mini dumplings, just go in knowing that you can buy everything in single units. Recommended: Nonya Dumplings - perfect for breakfast. (If you don't know what these are, search for them on the internet.)
Taiwanese Porridge and Dishes. Come here for a hearty lunch or dinner, chinese style. Get the sweet potato porridge and dig into an assortment of dishes served a la carte - meant to be shared.
Koh Za Lang Seafood
59 Joo Chiat PlaceTaiwanese Porridge and Dishes. Come here for a hearty lunch or dinner, chinese style. Get the sweet potato porridge and dig into an assortment of dishes served a la carte - meant to be shared.
Peranakan food - you're in the heart of Peranakan culture here in the East! Indulge yourself - I've been told, on good authority, that they order the food from here for official government sit-down affairs. And here you've got them practically on your doorstep. Dig in.
Guan Hoe Soon Restaurant
200 Joo Chiat PlPeranakan food - you're in the heart of Peranakan culture here in the East! Indulge yourself - I've been told, on good authority, that they order the food from here for official government sit-down affairs. And here you've got them practically on your doorstep. Dig in.
VEGAN. This is vegan food done exceedingly well which is more than I can say for the non-meat eating community here. Lots of local food ranging across the multitude of cultures we have here in our melting pot. You won't regret it. Just don't order anything that was supposed to have meat in it - "fake meat" in Singapore just doesn't cut it, period. Recommended: Petai. O Luak. Mee Siam. Ngoh Hiang. Pea Shoots.
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Loving Hut
229 Joo Chiat RdVEGAN. This is vegan food done exceedingly well which is more than I can say for the non-meat eating community here. Lots of local food ranging across the multitude of cultures we have here in our melting pot. You won't regret it. Just don't order anything that was supposed to have meat in it - "fake meat" in Singapore just doesn't cut it, period. Recommended: Petai. O Luak. Mee Siam. Ngoh Hiang. Pea Shoots.
All the best durians in Southeast Asia come to Singapore, and most them come to Durian Lingers. Trust us: we're crazy about durians. Who else can say they've stayed on a durian farm twice and sampled almost every type of durian available on the market? We can. Trustworthy durian sellers are hard to come by in Singapore (although that's improving with the transparency of information that comes with the internet), if you'd like to us to come recommend something for you to try please give us a call! We'd be more than happy to. Recommended: Hongxia (Red Prawn), Hulu
Durian Lingers Still Road
All the best durians in Southeast Asia come to Singapore, and most them come to Durian Lingers. Trust us: we're crazy about durians. Who else can say they've stayed on a durian farm twice and sampled almost every type of durian available on the market? We can. Trustworthy durian sellers are hard to come by in Singapore (although that's improving with the transparency of information that comes with the internet), if you'd like to us to come recommend something for you to try please give us a call! We'd be more than happy to. Recommended: Hongxia (Red Prawn), Hulu
Chinese Hotpot - their claim to fame is the collagen soup made from shark bones. I know, I know, shark's fin debate and all that. While we don't support the consumption of shark's fin, we're leaning a little toward this use of the shark bones as it suggests that whoever killed this shark probably used a lot more of it than is depicted in the documentaries? Regardless, you've been warned. It is delicious. And constantly booked out. They take bookings on Chope 14 days in advance and the latest I've ever managed to log a booking was 7 days in advance via phone. They operate till 3 am in the morning. Perfect for midnight munchies.
Beauty in The Pot at KINEX
11 Tanjong Katong RdChinese Hotpot - their claim to fame is the collagen soup made from shark bones. I know, I know, shark's fin debate and all that. While we don't support the consumption of shark's fin, we're leaning a little toward this use of the shark bones as it suggests that whoever killed this shark probably used a lot more of it than is depicted in the documentaries? Regardless, you've been warned. It is delicious. And constantly booked out. They take bookings on Chope 14 days in advance and the latest I've ever managed to log a booking was 7 days in advance via phone. They operate till 3 am in the morning. Perfect for midnight munchies.
Roti prata is the classic Singaporean comfort breakfast food. If you want something decadent, delicious and ultra-cultural, this is where it's at. And it's about as cheap as it gets. Mr and Mrs Mohgan's have been voted top in Singapore's perfectly competitive roti prata market for the longest time. Check them out.
Mr and Mrs Mohgan's Super Crispy Roti Prata
300 Joo Chiat RdRoti prata is the classic Singaporean comfort breakfast food. If you want something decadent, delicious and ultra-cultural, this is where it's at. And it's about as cheap as it gets. Mr and Mrs Mohgan's have been voted top in Singapore's perfectly competitive roti prata market for the longest time. Check them out.
German food - Singapore is a melting pot of cultures! They're open from 830am to 10pm Tuesdays to Sundays so give them a try if you're in the mood for some german food.
Werner's Oven
German food - Singapore is a melting pot of cultures! They're open from 830am to 10pm Tuesdays to Sundays so give them a try if you're in the mood for some german food.
Long Phung Vietnamese has long reigned as the most popular vietnamese eatery in Singapore - it's super authentic, and you know it's good when you've got your local vietnamese as patrons. I love vietnamese food. Takeaway your leftovers for me haha!
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Long Phung - Vietnamese Cuisine
159 Joo Chiat RdLong Phung Vietnamese has long reigned as the most popular vietnamese eatery in Singapore - it's super authentic, and you know it's good when you've got your local vietnamese as patrons. I love vietnamese food. Takeaway your leftovers for me haha!
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53 East Coast RoadBrownice Italian Bistro: VEGAN! Amazing pizzas and ice-cream.
BECAUSE SOYA. I love everything and anything made of soy, it's the world's answer to everything. When I was younger and lazy I used to microwave slabs of tofu and eat them with nothing but soy sauce and chili. That's how great soy is.
O'bean
30 Tanjong Pagar RoadBECAUSE SOYA. I love everything and anything made of soy, it's the world's answer to everything. When I was younger and lazy I used to microwave slabs of tofu and eat them with nothing but soy sauce and chili. That's how great soy is.
Peranakan Thai Vegetarian. We used to practice yoga around the corner and then load up on vegetarian takeaway, feeling saintly for the rest of the night. So fantastic. Recommended: Petai.
Whole Earth
76 Peck Seah StPeranakan Thai Vegetarian. We used to practice yoga around the corner and then load up on vegetarian takeaway, feeling saintly for the rest of the night. So fantastic. Recommended: Petai.
Perfect for carnivores and vegetarians, this has the best of all worlds. Enjoy the spice and everything nice without going against your food consumption beliefs. Everything is good here don't worry about it. Tip: share the set meals if you're a small eater. Darryl and I (we're everage-sized eaters) always share them with some to spare. Anyway, if you're hungry afterwards you can always order more later.
Taste of India Restaurant Pte Ltd
77 Rangoon RdPerfect for carnivores and vegetarians, this has the best of all worlds. Enjoy the spice and everything nice without going against your food consumption beliefs. Everything is good here don't worry about it. Tip: share the set meals if you're a small eater. Darryl and I (we're everage-sized eaters) always share them with some to spare. Anyway, if you're hungry afterwards you can always order more later.
Because Oh My God the Cold Brew. I'm not an extreme coffee drinker but come on, the bottled cold brew here is flawless. You will love it.
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Old Hen Coffee Bar
88 Rangoon RdBecause Oh My God the Cold Brew. I'm not an extreme coffee drinker but come on, the bottled cold brew here is flawless. You will love it.
Because anywhere you get to pick the meat that's cooked for your meal is a great place. Culina is right in the heart of the fancy Dempsey enclave and it serves good grub. It's $$$$, but it's worth it. Recommended: Oysters and Steak.
Culina at COMO Dempsey
15 Dempsey RdBecause anywhere you get to pick the meat that's cooked for your meal is a great place. Culina is right in the heart of the fancy Dempsey enclave and it serves good grub. It's $$$$, but it's worth it. Recommended: Oysters and Steak.
Best. Crab. Bee. Hoon. Ever. Book your seat at least 3 days in advance, especially for a weekend/ peak hour booking. According to my girlfriends, this guy has had the roughest time with rentals, moving from space to space over the past 5 years just looking for a place that will accommodate his genius and budget. His clientele follows him everywhere.
Long Ji Zi Char
253 Outram RdBest. Crab. Bee. Hoon. Ever. Book your seat at least 3 days in advance, especially for a weekend/ peak hour booking. According to my girlfriends, this guy has had the roughest time with rentals, moving from space to space over the past 5 years just looking for a place that will accommodate his genius and budget. His clientele follows him everywhere.
I hate cupcakes and these guys make me eat crave them. 'Buff said.
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Plain Vanilla Bakery
1D Yong Siak StI hate cupcakes and these guys make me eat crave them. 'Buff said.
Also known as Chin Tin Yeang. Best Teochew Porridge in the neighbourhood. And I'm telling you, I could live on teochew porridge breakfast, lunch and dinner. But then again, I'm teochew. Still, recommended: Steamed Fish. Braised Duck. Tofu. Salted Egg.
300 Joo Chiat Rd
300 Joo Chiat RoadAlso known as Chin Tin Yeang. Best Teochew Porridge in the neighbourhood. And I'm telling you, I could live on teochew porridge breakfast, lunch and dinner. But then again, I'm teochew. Still, recommended: Steamed Fish. Braised Duck. Tofu. Salted Egg.
Because Claypot Bak Koot Teh. This is extremely not non-carnivore friendly. But so good for anyone who loves a good pork rib.
Sin Heng Claypot Bak Koot Teh
439 Joo Chiat RdBecause Claypot Bak Koot Teh. This is extremely not non-carnivore friendly. But so good for anyone who loves a good pork rib.
Because it doesn't get more hipster than this. This is local fare, elevated. Ultra-comfort + street food served with attention to plating.
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Sinpopo Brand
458 Joo Chiat RdBecause it doesn't get more hipster than this. This is local fare, elevated. Ultra-comfort + street food served with attention to plating.
Because Chai Tow Kway! Also known as carrot cake. They don't make 'em like this anymore nowadays, all scattered and shattered and delicious. Everyone just fried it all into an omelette-esque pancake (which I hate), so I love letting everyone know when I've found the kind of carrot cake I love! Also good: wonton mee and mutton soup.
It doesn't hurt that on Sundays, what seems like Singapore's last remaining bird lovers congregate in the block next door for their weekly bird meet-ups, where the birds sing to each other and have a good chat and catch-up.
Sin Hon Yun Coffeeshop
532 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10Because Chai Tow Kway! Also known as carrot cake. They don't make 'em like this anymore nowadays, all scattered and shattered and delicious. Everyone just fried it all into an omelette-esque pancake (which I hate), so I love letting everyone know when I've found the kind of carrot cake I love! Also good: wonton mee and mutton soup.
It doesn't hurt that on Sundays, what seems like Singapore's last remaining bird lovers congregate in the block next door for their weekly bird meet-ups, where the birds sing to each other and have a good chat and catch-up.
Nakhon has become almost ubiquitous across Singapore, but they're still great. I'll be honest, the first time I tasted it I hated it because I'd just gotten back from Bangkok; but either the cooking's improved or I've just gotten more distance from that trip because it seems pretty good value for money now!
Also, a good option for lunch if you've spent the morning having lunch at Sin Hon Yun and then the late morning perusing the heartland shops in the vicinity.
Nakhon Kitchen - AMK
1 Sengkang SquareNakhon has become almost ubiquitous across Singapore, but they're still great. I'll be honest, the first time I tasted it I hated it because I'd just gotten back from Bangkok; but either the cooking's improved or I've just gotten more distance from that trip because it seems pretty good value for money now!
Also, a good option for lunch if you've spent the morning having lunch at Sin Hon Yun and then the late morning perusing the heartland shops in the vicinity.
Shopping
To say the Marina Bay Sands is just a casino or shopping center doesn't do it justice. It's an architectural icon in Singapore that houses a performance theatre and the Singapore Art Museum. You could spend a whole day just within this building getting lost in its gleaming walls.
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Marina Bay Sands
10 Bayfront AvenueTo say the Marina Bay Sands is just a casino or shopping center doesn't do it justice. It's an architectural icon in Singapore that houses a performance theatre and the Singapore Art Museum. You could spend a whole day just within this building getting lost in its gleaming walls.
The Tiong Bahru District is home to all things indie - local designer clothes stores, shops selling old curios, independent bookshops, a boutique florist and the neighbourhood hardware shop selling things like melamine cups and plates along with brooms, sanitary pads and water. This is a whole day trip, take your time to wander in and out of the alleys, and don't be afraid to try backdoors especially if you see anything resembling a signpost.
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Nana & Bird
1m Yong Siak StThe Tiong Bahru District is home to all things indie - local designer clothes stores, shops selling old curios, independent bookshops, a boutique florist and the neighbourhood hardware shop selling things like melamine cups and plates along with brooms, sanitary pads and water. This is a whole day trip, take your time to wander in and out of the alleys, and don't be afraid to try backdoors especially if you see anything resembling a signpost.
In Singapore we call our residential neighbourhoods the heartlands, and for an authentic heartland shopping experience, look no further than Parkway Parade Shopping Mall at Marine Parade (train to Bedok and free shuttle bus thereafter). Immerse yourself among the daily bustle of local residents going about their lives while enjoying the convenience of having great shopping, food and entertainment all in one location.
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Din Tai Fung
80 Marine Parade RdIn Singapore we call our residential neighbourhoods the heartlands, and for an authentic heartland shopping experience, look no further than Parkway Parade Shopping Mall at Marine Parade (train to Bedok and free shuttle bus thereafter). Immerse yourself among the daily bustle of local residents going about their lives while enjoying the convenience of having great shopping, food and entertainment all in one location.
Sightseeing
I would say that the Esplanade was one of Singapore's first forays into modern architecture. There was such a fuss over the pronunciation of the name when it was first announced, you wouldn't believe. To many people it's also known affectionately as the Durian, because of its spikey exterior. My favourite way to enjoy this place is to come sit by the waterfront outside on a weekday evening watching as the corporate world starts to wind down, then going inside to catch a show at night. The Esplanade is also home to our only arts library - you'll find a whole collection of music scores and materials related to art, photography, filmography and dance on the top floor.
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Esplanade - Teatros en la Bahía, Singapur
1 Esplanade DrI would say that the Esplanade was one of Singapore's first forays into modern architecture. There was such a fuss over the pronunciation of the name when it was first announced, you wouldn't believe. To many people it's also known affectionately as the Durian, because of its spikey exterior. My favourite way to enjoy this place is to come sit by the waterfront outside on a weekday evening watching as the corporate world starts to wind down, then going inside to catch a show at night. The Esplanade is also home to our only arts library - you'll find a whole collection of music scores and materials related to art, photography, filmography and dance on the top floor.
Arts & Culture
If you only have time for one museum in Singapore, pick this one. Entry is not expensive, and the range of exhibits is always scintillating and educational. The permanent exhibits give a great overview of Singapore's history, while the visiting exhibits are often a fun addition to the day. Expect weekends to be crowded, I usually prefer to go on weekday afternoons just to enjoy more silence and space.
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Museo Nacional de Singapur
93 Stamford RdIf you only have time for one museum in Singapore, pick this one. Entry is not expensive, and the range of exhibits is always scintillating and educational. The permanent exhibits give a great overview of Singapore's history, while the visiting exhibits are often a fun addition to the day. Expect weekends to be crowded, I usually prefer to go on weekday afternoons just to enjoy more silence and space.
For a large dose of unique culture, head over to the Peranakan Museum. Singapore, like our neighbours in Malaysia, is home to a large Peranakan community as the Chinese migrated here and set up families with the local Malays, resulting in this unique, Southeast Asian cultural group. Enjoy learning about the Peranakan's beautiful culture, then come home to Joo Chiat in the evening to indulge in some delicious Peranakan food with a deeper understanding and appreciation.
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Museo Peranakan
39 Armenian StFor a large dose of unique culture, head over to the Peranakan Museum. Singapore, like our neighbours in Malaysia, is home to a large Peranakan community as the Chinese migrated here and set up families with the local Malays, resulting in this unique, Southeast Asian cultural group. Enjoy learning about the Peranakan's beautiful culture, then come home to Joo Chiat in the evening to indulge in some delicious Peranakan food with a deeper understanding and appreciation.