Guidebook for Singapore
Parks & Nature
Botanic Gardens MRT Station
Fort Canning Park
River Valley RoadEast Coast Park
East Coast Park Service RoadMarina Barrage
8 Marina Gardens Drgreat for picnics & kite flying. near gardens by the bay
Gardens by the Bay
18 Marina Gardens DrGetting Around
Raffles Place station
City Hall station
150 North Bridge RdClarke Quay Stn station
Telok Ayer station
Food Scene
Avoid lunch hours as it gets busy. Only available for lunch.
14 locals recommend
Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice
1 Kadayanallur StAvoid lunch hours as it gets busy. Only available for lunch.
very busy hawker centre, with lots of food choices. Try curry chicken noodles, char kway teow, and lor mee!
13 locals recommend
Hong Lim Market & Food Centre
531A Upper Cross Stvery busy hawker centre, with lots of food choices. Try curry chicken noodles, char kway teow, and lor mee!
very nice hawker centre, with two storeys of options! Try the carrot cake on level 2, or Ipoh horfun, or truffle wanton noodles. Wash it down with a fruit juice or a avocado smoothie.
45 locals recommend
Amoy Street Food Centre
7 Maxwell Rdvery nice hawker centre, with two storeys of options! Try the carrot cake on level 2, or Ipoh horfun, or truffle wanton noodles. Wash it down with a fruit juice or a avocado smoothie.
Din Tai Fung
133 New Bridge Rdlovely spicy dumplings and fried rice in comforts of a restaurant.
Samy's Curry Restaurant
25 Dempsey Rdamazing fish head curry, wash it down with lassi!
JUMBO Seafood - The Riverwalk
20 Upper Circular Rdthe famous chilli crab!
Vietnamese Delight Pho 99
57/58 Amoy Stlovely vietnamese pho, avoid weekday lunch time.
Yummy Peking duck and dim sum, chinese dishes! Bring hungry friends!
Imperial Treasure Super Peking Duck
290 Orchard RdYummy Peking duck and dim sum, chinese dishes! Bring hungry friends!
Meat And Green
201 Telok Kurau Roadlovely sous vide salads & wraps. Try the chicken rice wrap, Nick's favorite!
Long Phung - Vietnamese Cuisine
159 Joo Chiat RdBudget Vietnamese shop for authentic pho.
Wang Dae Bak Restaurant
93 Amoy StDelicious Korean food - BBQ / dishes.
Established local food centre, where the famous Tian Tian chicken rice is amongst other delicious stalls such as Special Shanghai Tim-Sum.
51 locals recommend
Maxwell Food Centre
1 Kadayanallur StEstablished local food centre, where the famous Tian Tian chicken rice is amongst other delicious stalls such as Special Shanghai Tim-Sum.
Dallas Restaurant and Bar (Boat Quay)
31 Boat QuayGreat for pub food by the river.
Tiong Bahru Bakery
56 Eng Hoon StKouign Aman a must try!! :)
RONIN
17 Hongkong StGreat coffee - if you can find it ;)
FOC Restaurant
40 Hongkong StGreat for tapas, not cheap but amazing food.
Fat Lulu's
297 River Valley RdAmerican BBQ with an Asian twist.
The Market Grill
208 Telok Ayer StLovely cod burger & lobster roll. Reserve if you can.
Park Bench Deli
179 Telok Ayer StBest spot to grab a sarnie and people watch.
SPRMRKT at Cluny Court
Bukit Timah RoadGreat place for lunch and a coffee. Browse their in-store merchandise.
Verve
Great place by MBS for pizza and pasta.
Pizzeria Mozza
2 Bayfront AveReserve as it gets busy. Nancy Silverton's Pizzeria!
Pagi Sore
88 Telok Ayer StIndonesian rice with dishes.
Great Italian out in the east. The Tanjong Katong area is nice for a stroll after dinner.
Bruno's Pizzeria & Grill
344 Tanjong Katong RdGreat Italian out in the east. The Tanjong Katong area is nice for a stroll after dinner.
328 Katong Laksa
51 E Coast RdTraditional Katong Laksa, and explore Joo Chiat after.
Song Fa Bak Kut Teh 11 New Bridge Road
11 New Bridge RdPeppery pork ribs soup, need I say more?
Decker Barbecue
60 Robertson QuayAmerican BBQ.
Bella Pizza
Great for Pizza, their sister outlet next door sells pasta too.
Super Loco Robertson Quay
60 Robertson QuayOverpriced Mexican food, but good vibes.
Nice place for great local Vietnamese food. Check their FB to make sure they are open as sometimes they might be closed.
Moc Quan
81 Clemenceau AvenueNice place for great local Vietnamese food. Check their FB to make sure they are open as sometimes they might be closed.
Ricciotti
20 Upper Circular RdNice reliable Italian joint just below our building, easy and fuss-free!
Windowsill Pies
17 Haji LaneVisit Windowsill Pies for its delicious fig and rhubarb-vodka tarts.'
Antiques and vintage treasures are aplenty at this quaint little cafe located in Jalan Besar (nice non-touristy area with lots of cafes). Many rave about their unique Avocado Coffee (S$8), served in a glass made from reconstructed vodka bottles.
AEIOU
111 King George's AveAntiques and vintage treasures are aplenty at this quaint little cafe located in Jalan Besar (nice non-touristy area with lots of cafes). Many rave about their unique Avocado Coffee (S$8), served in a glass made from reconstructed vodka bottles.
The Refinery is a triple concept space that consists of a Yakitori kitchen, a bespoke cocktail bar and a designer workspace area. Munch on delicious a la minute grilled yakitori items while sipping on a pint of beer or a cocktail of choice.
10 locals recommend
The Refinery
115 King George's AveThe Refinery is a triple concept space that consists of a Yakitori kitchen, a bespoke cocktail bar and a designer workspace area. Munch on delicious a la minute grilled yakitori items while sipping on a pint of beer or a cocktail of choice.
Keeping the name of the hardware store that they took over, Chye Seng Huat Hardware possesses a modern-industrial style interior, specialising in unique blends of coffee and an exciting all-day-breakfast menu. Cold brew coffees are also available here. Can be crowded so be prepared to wait during common hours!
24 locals recommend
Chye Seng Huat Hardware
150 Tyrwhitt RdKeeping the name of the hardware store that they took over, Chye Seng Huat Hardware possesses a modern-industrial style interior, specialising in unique blends of coffee and an exciting all-day-breakfast menu. Cold brew coffees are also available here. Can be crowded so be prepared to wait during common hours!
Beard Papa's
6 Eu Tong Sen StLovely Japanese light cream puffs :)
One of our favorite no-frills Greek joint just across the road. MUST HAVE the Chicken patties with potatoes, and grilled cheese!
Souvlaki Gyromania
One of our favorite no-frills Greek joint just across the road. MUST HAVE the Chicken patties with potatoes, and grilled cheese!
The nearest hawker centre (local food centre) from our place. Avoid 12-2pm. Walk around and take your pick!
Golden Shoe Hawker Centre
The nearest hawker centre (local food centre) from our place. Avoid 12-2pm. Walk around and take your pick!
Huge hawker centre - brave the heat and people, and you will be rewarded with cheap delicious eats. There's a Michelin Gourmand store, Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken if you are prepared to queue :) 168 Satay is nice, and also look for the 'chwee kueh' store, the signboard says 'Bedok Chwee Kueh'.
8 locals recommend
Chinatown Complex
335 Smith StHuge hawker centre - brave the heat and people, and you will be rewarded with cheap delicious eats. There's a Michelin Gourmand store, Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken if you are prepared to queue :) 168 Satay is nice, and also look for the 'chwee kueh' store, the signboard says 'Bedok Chwee Kueh'.
Nice local place for 'tze char', translated as 'stir fry'. Eaten with rice and dishes for sharing, this is a great place. Awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand. Prepared for a wait, and try their prawn omelette, prawn horfun! Head for drinks around Keong Saik area after.
23 locals recommend
Kok Sen Restaurant
30 Keong Saik Rd.Nice local place for 'tze char', translated as 'stir fry'. Eaten with rice and dishes for sharing, this is a great place. Awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand. Prepared for a wait, and try their prawn omelette, prawn horfun! Head for drinks around Keong Saik area after.
Asian food in a nice spot by Singapore river. Must try- Dragon's Breath Angus beef hor fun (flat noodles)!
EMPRESS
1 Empress PlaceAsian food in a nice spot by Singapore river. Must try- Dragon's Breath Angus beef hor fun (flat noodles)!
Sightseeing
Singapore Flyer
30 Raffles AveMarina Bay Sands
10 Bayfront AveEsplanade - Theatres on the Bay, Singapore
1 Esplanade DrIconic experience - have a singapore sling and throw peanut shells on the floor!
31 locals recommend
Raffles Hotel station
Iconic experience - have a singapore sling and throw peanut shells on the floor!
Shopping
Cat Socrates
448 Joo Chiat Roadquirky little shop selling knick knacks
Naiise
6 Eu Tong Sen Stlocal Singaporean souvenirs great for gifts
Ann Siang Hill
Ann Siang Hillnice street with quaint shops
Haji Lane
Haji Lanea street full of interesting boutiques and cafes
HipVan
3 Temasek Boulevardmodern, local made in Singapore gifts
busy, bustling market for cheap finds. bring a fan and wear something light!
124 locals recommend
Bugis Street
3 New Bugis Streetbusy, bustling market for cheap finds. bring a fan and wear something light!
Anchorpoint Shopping Centre
370 Alexandra RdFactory outlet shops for reduced prices.
Levels of airconditioned shopping where you can find cheap, fashionable outfits, a ladies' haven! Right in the middle of Orchard Road.
242 locals recommend
Far East Plaza
Levels of airconditioned shopping where you can find cheap, fashionable outfits, a ladies' haven! Right in the middle of Orchard Road.
A hidden spot for vintage antiques. A little out of the way (cabs would be best) and expensive, but the joy is in the browsing if you want something different to do! Eat at Pasarbella near turf club after.
Junkie's Corner
24 Turf Club RdA hidden spot for vintage antiques. A little out of the way (cabs would be best) and expensive, but the joy is in the browsing if you want something different to do! Eat at Pasarbella near turf club after.
Grab a bite near Chinatown as this is in the same neighborhood. Come here to stock your cupboards with blue fish rice bowls, brightly coloured vases and traditional tea sets. Old but not strictly antique, the collection includes one-off pieces such as squid-shaped chopstick rests and little snail napkin holders with prices starting at just a few dollars.
Bao Yuan Trading Pte Ltd
15 Temple StGrab a bite near Chinatown as this is in the same neighborhood. Come here to stock your cupboards with blue fish rice bowls, brightly coloured vases and traditional tea sets. Old but not strictly antique, the collection includes one-off pieces such as squid-shaped chopstick rests and little snail napkin holders with prices starting at just a few dollars.
Drinks & Nightlife
Vasco
42 Hongkong StSouth American vibes, great selection of rum.
28 Hongkong St
28 Hongkong StreetGreat cocktails in a lounge.
The Library
47 Keong Saik RoadA hidden speakeasy bar. You need a password to enter :)
Canvas
20 Upper Circular RoadA club just below our apartment with DJ.
Tippling Club
38 Tg Pagar RdInventive cocktails meant to tickle your senses.
Club Street
Club StreetStreet full of bars and drinking spots.
Essentials
FairPrice Chinatown Point
133 New Bridge RoadOne of the large supermarkets near our place.
Cold Storage UE Square
81 Clemenceau AveNear UE square.