Guidebook for Tiong Bahru Estate
Essentials
This one goes out to all the men! We Need A Hero is a hip, all-in-one space for men to get head-to-toe treatments, enough for a pampering session. Their in-house barbers specialise in all things hair-related from haircuts, threading to a good shave, making sure you'll look your best in all your holiday pictures.
19 locals recommend
We Need a Hero
57 Eng Hoon StThis one goes out to all the men! We Need A Hero is a hip, all-in-one space for men to get head-to-toe treatments, enough for a pampering session. Their in-house barbers specialise in all things hair-related from haircuts, threading to a good shave, making sure you'll look your best in all your holiday pictures.
Shopping
Along Yong Siak Street lies a BooksActually, a quaint independent book store - the home of literacy gems. Whether you enjoy classic literature, poetry, history or travel narratives, BooksActually will have something right up your alley. Keep an eye out on their quirky stationary and antique trinkets under their home-brand, Birds & Co.
42 locals recommend
BooksActually
44 Upper Weld RoadAlong Yong Siak Street lies a BooksActually, a quaint independent book store - the home of literacy gems. Whether you enjoy classic literature, poetry, history or travel narratives, BooksActually will have something right up your alley. Keep an eye out on their quirky stationary and antique trinkets under their home-brand, Birds & Co.
Arts & Culture
Singapore’s first and only temple dedicated to the Monkey God. This 95-year-old temple has more than ten statues of the Taoist deity, some dating back over a century, making this beautifully anachronistic building a heritage hotspot for all. Look out for Uncle Lim, the temple caretaker who’ll tell you all about the Monkey God and its many different incarnations.
16 locals recommend
Tiong Bahru Qi Tian Gong Temple
44 Eng Hoon StSingapore’s first and only temple dedicated to the Monkey God. This 95-year-old temple has more than ten statues of the Taoist deity, some dating back over a century, making this beautifully anachronistic building a heritage hotspot for all. Look out for Uncle Lim, the temple caretaker who’ll tell you all about the Monkey God and its many different incarnations.
Food Scene
Part of the Tiong Bahru Heritage Trail, Tiong Bahru Market offers a wide variety of some of the best local food in Singapore. From Chicken Rice to Carrot Cake to 'Hokkien Mee', you'd be spoilt for choice! Here's a golden rule: Follow the longest queue! Do as the Romans do, they say.
108 locals recommend
Tiong Bahru Market
30 Seng Poh RdPart of the Tiong Bahru Heritage Trail, Tiong Bahru Market offers a wide variety of some of the best local food in Singapore. From Chicken Rice to Carrot Cake to 'Hokkien Mee', you'd be spoilt for choice! Here's a golden rule: Follow the longest queue! Do as the Romans do, they say.
Artisanal croissants and pastries baked on-premise. Whether you wake up full of energy or get out of bed wishing for something that will kick start your day, there's nothing that a good cuppa and fresh baked goods can't do! Have a sweet tooth? Pair it up with their Kouign Amann. Like it Savoury? Opt for the Flying Pig Croissant! There's something here for everyone!
95 locals recommend
Tiong Bahru Bakery
56 Eng Hoon StArtisanal croissants and pastries baked on-premise. Whether you wake up full of energy or get out of bed wishing for something that will kick start your day, there's nothing that a good cuppa and fresh baked goods can't do! Have a sweet tooth? Pair it up with their Kouign Amann. Like it Savoury? Opt for the Flying Pig Croissant! There's something here for everyone!
Hidden amidst the many cafes in Tiong Bahru is House of Peranakan Petit, providing you an all-Peranakan experience, tantalising all your senses. Feast on Peranakan classics such as "otak-otak", "ayam buah keluak" and end off with their "durian chendol". All made with love, by an all-Peranakan family. Talk about authentic!
19 locals recommend
House of Peranakan Petit
42 Eng Hoon StHidden amidst the many cafes in Tiong Bahru is House of Peranakan Petit, providing you an all-Peranakan experience, tantalising all your senses. Feast on Peranakan classics such as "otak-otak", "ayam buah keluak" and end off with their "durian chendol". All made with love, by an all-Peranakan family. Talk about authentic!