Guidebook for Singapore
Food Scene
Australian style coffee shop. A good place to go to see the new meet old. The whole street used to be old chinese shop houses and now its converted into hip restaurants and shops.
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Forty Hands
78 Yong Siak StAustralian style coffee shop. A good place to go to see the new meet old. The whole street used to be old chinese shop houses and now its converted into hip restaurants and shops.
One of the true Singaporean food center. You wont see many tourists here. However if you are a serious food lover, this is one place to get authentic Singaporean food. If you dont know what to order, just follow the line, you wont miss it, order whatever they are ordering.
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Old Airport Road Food Centre
51 Old Airport RdOne of the true Singaporean food center. You wont see many tourists here. However if you are a serious food lover, this is one place to get authentic Singaporean food. If you dont know what to order, just follow the line, you wont miss it, order whatever they are ordering.
Famous local ice cream shop. Try the Durian ice cream and some other creative concoctions.
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Udders Ice Cream (Novena)
155 Thomson RdFamous local ice cream shop. Try the Durian ice cream and some other creative concoctions.
Famous colonial style food centre in city centre AKA Lau Pasat. A good place to visit for lunch or dinner if you are nearby town. At night, one of the streets are closed and it becomes “Satay street”. Go for stall number 7 or best satay. Order the chicken, beef or mutton satays. Try to avoid the prawns as they are quite expensive. Beer ladies will also try to ply their drinks to you. There are also many cuisines being offered under one roof if you wish to diversify from satay which are situated indoors.
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Imarike yeTelok Ayer
18 Raffles QuayFamous colonial style food centre in city centre AKA Lau Pasat. A good place to visit for lunch or dinner if you are nearby town. At night, one of the streets are closed and it becomes “Satay street”. Go for stall number 7 or best satay. Order the chicken, beef or mutton satays. Try to avoid the prawns as they are quite expensive. Beer ladies will also try to ply their drinks to you. There are also many cuisines being offered under one roof if you wish to diversify from satay which are situated indoors.
The famous Singaporean bah kut teh. The forgotten little brother of chicken rice and char kuay teow of Singapore famous foods. This Teo Chew Chinese dish is a must try for meat lovers. Both restaurants claim to be the best and original and each has their own specialties. Order the pork ribs, various pig parts, pickled vegetables, tofu and nuts. You won’t leave empty or unsatisfied.
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Legendary Bak Kut Teh
154 Rangoon RdThe famous Singaporean bah kut teh. The forgotten little brother of chicken rice and char kuay teow of Singapore famous foods. This Teo Chew Chinese dish is a must try for meat lovers. Both restaurants claim to be the best and original and each has their own specialties. Order the pork ribs, various pig parts, pickled vegetables, tofu and nuts. You won’t leave empty or unsatisfied.
Situated nearby Tong Ah Eating House, Potato Head Folk are successful restauranteurs hailing from Bali who brought their version of burgers to Singapore. Try the baby Huey burger; hand chopped meat patty with various pickled vegetables. The taste is a medley of beefiness followed by a pleasant tartness in every bite.
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Potato Head Singapore
36 Keong Saik Rd.Situated nearby Tong Ah Eating House, Potato Head Folk are successful restauranteurs hailing from Bali who brought their version of burgers to Singapore. Try the baby Huey burger; hand chopped meat patty with various pickled vegetables. The taste is a medley of beefiness followed by a pleasant tartness in every bite.
Another legendary coffee house situated near China Town. A stroll in this area will bring you back to an olden days China town. Order the Kopi Gu you (pronounced Yew). Coffee with milk (condensed and evaporated), and butter will be served to you. Legend has it, with butter, coffee will be at its peak efficacy. However, the taste (quite subtle) is also worth the try if you are not looking for a caffeine jolt.
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Tong Ah Eating House
35 Keong Saik Rd.Another legendary coffee house situated near China Town. A stroll in this area will bring you back to an olden days China town. Order the Kopi Gu you (pronounced Yew). Coffee with milk (condensed and evaporated), and butter will be served to you. Legend has it, with butter, coffee will be at its peak efficacy. However, the taste (quite subtle) is also worth the try if you are not looking for a caffeine jolt.
One of Singapore’s old school coffee house. Try the charcoal roasted bread with Singapore style coffee. To order coffee say “Kopi”, this means coffee with condensed milk and evaporated milk. For black coffee say “Kopi O”. For black coffee with no sugar say “Kopi O Kosong”. If you can memorize this, you will impress many Singaporeans. Replace “Kopi” with “Teh” and you will get tea instead of coffee.
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Killiney Kopitiam
67 Killiney RdOne of Singapore’s old school coffee house. Try the charcoal roasted bread with Singapore style coffee. To order coffee say “Kopi”, this means coffee with condensed milk and evaporated milk. For black coffee say “Kopi O”. For black coffee with no sugar say “Kopi O Kosong”. If you can memorize this, you will impress many Singaporeans. Replace “Kopi” with “Teh” and you will get tea instead of coffee.
Alight at Newton MRT station and follow the signs. Its pretty hard to miss when there are many tourist heading to that direction. Newton Food centre is an all in one place where you can get all the famous Singaporean food. For example, Barbecue Sting Ray, Chili Crab, Black Pepper Crab, Char Kuay Teow (Fried flat rice noodles), Cai tao kway (Carrot Cake, black or white), Satay and many more. Be warned that this is a place frequented by tourist, so the prices are a bit more expensive. However, since it’s so close to the apartment, the travel time might compensate for the price.
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Newton Food Centre
500 NewtonAlight at Newton MRT station and follow the signs. Its pretty hard to miss when there are many tourist heading to that direction. Newton Food centre is an all in one place where you can get all the famous Singaporean food. For example, Barbecue Sting Ray, Chili Crab, Black Pepper Crab, Char Kuay Teow (Fried flat rice noodles), Cai tao kway (Carrot Cake, black or white), Satay and many more. Be warned that this is a place frequented by tourist, so the prices are a bit more expensive. However, since it’s so close to the apartment, the travel time might compensate for the price.
Good alternative for coffee or brunch if the Clueless Goat is full.
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Craftsmen Specialty Coffee (Thomson)
173 Thomson RdGood alternative for coffee or brunch if the Clueless Goat is full.
Good spot if you have sweet tooth and looking for something at night. This joint is open until late at night (12 midnight). Order the durian based dessert if you are adventurous or the myriad of other warm or cold Chinese desserts.
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Ah Chew Desserts
1 Liang Seah StreetGood spot if you have sweet tooth and looking for something at night. This joint is open until late at night (12 midnight). Order the durian based dessert if you are adventurous or the myriad of other warm or cold Chinese desserts.
Good spot for good coffee. There is usually a large crowd on weekends where parents have breakfast with their children
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The Clue-less Goat
189 Thomson RdGood spot for good coffee. There is usually a large crowd on weekends where parents have breakfast with their children
Good Indian food. Price is not too bad. Be careful its a bit spicy. Order prata, nasi briyani or tosai.
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Jalan Kayu Prata Cafe
101 Thomson RdGood Indian food. Price is not too bad. Be careful its a bit spicy. Order prata, nasi briyani or tosai.
Famous Chicken Rice. Opens till 1030 PM. Order the roasted and boiled chicken
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Wee Nam Kee Hainanese Chicken Rice Restaurant
101 Thomson RdFamous Chicken Rice. Opens till 1030 PM. Order the roasted and boiled chicken
Famous durian store in Singapore. Make sure you give Linda (+6592789928) a call before you go to check if they have stock!
Combat Top Quality Durian
Balestier RoadFamous durian store in Singapore. Make sure you give Linda (+6592789928) a call before you go to check if they have stock!
Drinks & Nightlife
The port that received the first few waves of immigrants in the 1900s. Today the river has been cleaned up and many upscale restaurants and drinking places are established. It’s still worth a visit if you have the time after visiting china town nearby.
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Clarke Quay
3 River Valley RdThe port that received the first few waves of immigrants in the 1900s. Today the river has been cleaned up and many upscale restaurants and drinking places are established. It’s still worth a visit if you have the time after visiting china town nearby.
late night bar with German food near the apartment.
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Brauhaus Restaurant & Pub
B1late night bar with German food near the apartment.
Sightseeing
This location used to be where the first few waves of Chinese immigrants settle down in the early 1900s. Today a new wave of Chinese settlers has invaded the old Chinese. The modern Chinese. There is now an eclectic mix of old Singaporean Chinese buildings and modern Chinese China food being plied everywhere in Chinatown. Many foods to try in this area (Beware when you are buying electronics here!). Look for Buddha tooth relic temple where legend has it that a piece of Buddha’s tooth is stored there.
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Chinatown MRT Station
New Bridge RoadThis location used to be where the first few waves of Chinese immigrants settle down in the early 1900s. Today a new wave of Chinese settlers has invaded the old Chinese. The modern Chinese. There is now an eclectic mix of old Singaporean Chinese buildings and modern Chinese China food being plied everywhere in Chinatown. Many foods to try in this area (Beware when you are buying electronics here!). Look for Buddha tooth relic temple where legend has it that a piece of Buddha’s tooth is stored there.
There are not much Arab community that is left in this area, a remnant can be found selling carpets and rugs. This location was revamped into a cool hip district where many old and new restaurants open their doors. There are also many local cafes, bars and local artists plying their goods in the small quaint lanes.
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Arab Street
Arab StreetThere are not much Arab community that is left in this area, a remnant can be found selling carpets and rugs. This location was revamped into a cool hip district where many old and new restaurants open their doors. There are also many local cafes, bars and local artists plying their goods in the small quaint lanes.
Another billion-dollar hotel opposite the billion-dollar garden. The popular and frequently photographed land mark hotel has all the highest end fashion on sale in the same roof. Many celebrity chefs opened their restaurants in this venue and surprisingly taste good, if you are in the mood to splurge in food and shopping. If you still have money to burn, try the casino which is in the middle of the compound. Many tourists have tried to sneak into the infinity pool illegally, however, my suggestion is to go to the rooftop bar instead and get a drink during dusk to view Singapore unobstructed (You need to pay an entrance fee of 20 SGD but the that can be redeemed for a drink). Pretty view.
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Marina Bay Sands
10 Bayfront AveAnother billion-dollar hotel opposite the billion-dollar garden. The popular and frequently photographed land mark hotel has all the highest end fashion on sale in the same roof. Many celebrity chefs opened their restaurants in this venue and surprisingly taste good, if you are in the mood to splurge in food and shopping. If you still have money to burn, try the casino which is in the middle of the compound. Many tourists have tried to sneak into the infinity pool illegally, however, my suggestion is to go to the rooftop bar instead and get a drink during dusk to view Singapore unobstructed (You need to pay an entrance fee of 20 SGD but the that can be redeemed for a drink). Pretty view.
Billion-dollar garden where you can frolic with various plants if you love trees. Entry is free of charge, however the indoor green room where the exotic plants are in and an artificial water fall is around 20 SGD. Its worth a visit if you really love plants and flowers.
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Iingcinga ngaseBay
18 Marina Gardens DrBillion-dollar garden where you can frolic with various plants if you love trees. Entry is free of charge, however the indoor green room where the exotic plants are in and an artificial water fall is around 20 SGD. Its worth a visit if you really love plants and flowers.
As the name implies, it’s a small enclave of Indians in Singapore. There are many things to see here, one of them is Mustafa centre which sells literally everything and is open for 24 hours. Aside from there explore the many southern Indian restaurants and temples. Do be sensitive on what you wear inside the temple.
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Little India Stn station
As the name implies, it’s a small enclave of Indians in Singapore. There are many things to see here, one of them is Mustafa centre which sells literally everything and is open for 24 hours. Aside from there explore the many southern Indian restaurants and temples. Do be sensitive on what you wear inside the temple.
Singapore’s main shopping belt (maybe with Marina Bay Sands close behind?). This is where the rich come and dump their money for branded goods and drive their expensive cars. On Sunday, its flooded by Filipino maids who spend most of their lone day offs at Lucky plaza and its vicinity. On non-Sundays, if you wish to explore Lucky plaza, you might get lucky having a seat in one of the small Filipino/Indonesian eateries
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Orchard Road
Orchard RoadSingapore’s main shopping belt (maybe with Marina Bay Sands close behind?). This is where the rich come and dump their money for branded goods and drive their expensive cars. On Sunday, its flooded by Filipino maids who spend most of their lone day offs at Lucky plaza and its vicinity. On non-Sundays, if you wish to explore Lucky plaza, you might get lucky having a seat in one of the small Filipino/Indonesian eateries
Parks & Nature
If you like to see a more hidden side of Singapore, and you like nature, this spot is a good place to go. Its not too far from the apartment.
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I-MacRitchie Reservoir Park
Lornie RoadIf you like to see a more hidden side of Singapore, and you like nature, this spot is a good place to go. Its not too far from the apartment.
150 year old park. Good for a slow stroll if you are tired of the bustle of the city. 2 - 3 hours should be good enough to cover most of the park.
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Iziko lezithole zaseSingapore
1 Cluny Rd150 year old park. Good for a slow stroll if you are tired of the bustle of the city. 2 - 3 hours should be good enough to cover most of the park.
Arts & Culture
Good museum that shows the shaping of Singapore as a country and the history of nearby Asian countries in regard with china.
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Iziko lezomculo zase-Asia
1 Empress PlGood museum that shows the shaping of Singapore as a country and the history of nearby Asian countries in regard with china.
Peranakan Museum. Peranakan are a sub culture of inter-racial group of people. These are the Chinese who intermarried with the local Malay people in olden Singapore. They have their own peculiar culture and cuisine. This museum is the best place to learn more about them. If you want to know more about their cuisine try the Blue Ginger. 97 Tanjong Pagar Rd, Singapore 088518
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Imuziyam ye-Peranakan
39 Armenian StPeranakan Museum. Peranakan are a sub culture of inter-racial group of people. These are the Chinese who intermarried with the local Malay people in olden Singapore. They have their own peculiar culture and cuisine. This museum is the best place to learn more about them. If you want to know more about their cuisine try the Blue Ginger. 97 Tanjong Pagar Rd, Singapore 088518
Essentials
Cold Storage Velocity
238 Thomson Rdanother alternative for groceries
7-Eleven
39 Keong Saik Rd.open 24 hours in case you need something quick
United Square Shopping Mall
101 Thomson Rdgroceries level B1 – Cold Storage
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
11 Jln Tan Tock SengNearby Public hospital
Hook On Food 啡尝好治
308 River Valley RdChildren's hospital
Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital
38 Irrawaddy RdNearby private hospital
Thomson Medical Centre
339 Thomson Rdnearby hospital
Mount Alvernia Hospital
820 Thomson RdNearby hospital