Guidebook for Singapore
Food Scene
Best indie cafe along Telok Kurau! It is my favorite hangout spot. There is WiFi, good food and coffee.
MUST TRY: Brownie Popsicle, Wasuga Wings, Iced Lemongrass Drink
6 locals recommend
The Garden Slug Family & Pet-Friendly Restaurant
55 Lor L Telok KurauBest indie cafe along Telok Kurau! It is my favorite hangout spot. There is WiFi, good food and coffee.
MUST TRY: Brownie Popsicle, Wasuga Wings, Iced Lemongrass Drink
Been eating here for more than 20 years. Always miss having a bowl of delicious Prawn (Shrimp) Noodles whenever I am away from home! If you haven't tried this, you haven't been to Singapore!
19 locals recommend
Beach Road Prawn Noodle House
370/372 E Coast RdBeen eating here for more than 20 years. Always miss having a bowl of delicious Prawn (Shrimp) Noodles whenever I am away from home! If you haven't tried this, you haven't been to Singapore!
Probably one of THE best and well-known mexican restaurants in Singapore. A little pricey for the budget traveller but if you need Enchiladas, this is the place to go!
6 locals recommend
Comida Mexicana Singapore
404 E Coast RdProbably one of THE best and well-known mexican restaurants in Singapore. A little pricey for the budget traveller but if you need Enchiladas, this is the place to go!
Laksa is one of the many favorite local Singaporean dish. Another one of the "If you haven't tried this, you haven't been to Singapore!".
62 locals recommend
328 Katong Laksa
51 E Coast RdLaksa is one of the many favorite local Singaporean dish. Another one of the "If you haven't tried this, you haven't been to Singapore!".
Fei Fei Wanton Noodle
45 Joo Chiat Pl24 hour wanton noodle stall at a Coffee Shop.
Jago Carrot Cake
228 E Coast RdA local coffee shop and you MUST TRY the black carrot cake and roti prata.
Locals from all over Singapore will come here for the Black Pepper Crab because it's one of the best when compared to Jumbo. Go around 6-7pm, by 8pm they are sold out.
15 locals recommend
Eng Seng First Grade Seafood Restaurant
247 Joo Chiat PlLocals from all over Singapore will come here for the Black Pepper Crab because it's one of the best when compared to Jumbo. Go around 6-7pm, by 8pm they are sold out.
Locals from all over Singapore come here to eat this. One of the best Hokkien Mee in Singapore. Must try for the local experience.
Geylang Lor 29 Hokkien Mee
396 E Coast RdLocals from all over Singapore come here to eat this. One of the best Hokkien Mee in Singapore. Must try for the local experience.
Mr and Mrs Mohgan's Super Crispy Roti Prata
300 Joo Chiat RdLike the name suggests... super crispy. super yummy.
Drinks & Nightlife
Mad Nest
380 E Coast RdGreat place for Happy Hour! 1-4-1 beers @ $11
Singapore's party central. THE place to be for the ultimate night out. World's Top 12 Club, Zouk Singapore, it at Clarke Quay and a must visit.
358 locals recommend
Clarke Quay
3 River Valley RdSingapore's party central. THE place to be for the ultimate night out. World's Top 12 Club, Zouk Singapore, it at Clarke Quay and a must visit.
Nice place to watch local bands do originals or covers while sipping on your favourite beverage and stuffing your face with their famous Duck Pizza.
Timbre X @ The Substation
45 Armenian StNice place to watch local bands do originals or covers while sipping on your favourite beverage and stuffing your face with their famous Duck Pizza.
This place used to be an army camp and they have since transformed it into a F&B hub and you will find a whole lot of bars and restaurants here. You will not find local hawker fare here and if you're on a budget, this is not the place to be.
62 locals recommend
Dempsey Hill
This place used to be an army camp and they have since transformed it into a F&B hub and you will find a whole lot of bars and restaurants here. You will not find local hawker fare here and if you're on a budget, this is not the place to be.
Bitters & Love
118 Telok Ayer StThe Kaya Toast Cocktails is a must try for all tourists.
Everything Else
Parkway East Hospital
321 Joo Chiat PlThere is an ATM right outside the hospital building.
Getting Around
Eunos MRT
30 Eunos CresThis is where you will take Bus 155 to our door step.
This is where you can take a cab to our apartment for under $4. You can also take a 15-min walk down the canal to our apartment.
9 locals recommend
Kembangan MRT
55 Sims Ave EThis is where you can take a cab to our apartment for under $4. You can also take a 15-min walk down the canal to our apartment.
Entertainment & Activities
Telok Kurau Park
151 Lor J Telok KurauBike rentals are available here!
Essentials
Neighbourhood mall where you can find a food court, supermarket, laundry, nail parlours, clinic, telco shop (to purchase a SIM card)
61 locals recommend
Din Tai Fung
80 Marine Parade RdNeighbourhood mall where you can find a food court, supermarket, laundry, nail parlours, clinic, telco shop (to purchase a SIM card)
Sightseeing
You'll never find any place in the world like this! It's pretty off the beaten path and not one of the major touristy spots in Singapore.
18 locals recommend
Haw Par Villa
262 Pasir Panjang RdYou'll never find any place in the world like this! It's pretty off the beaten path and not one of the major touristy spots in Singapore.