The character of Kampong Glam may be about to change dramatically. A movement to gauge public support to ban alcohol consumption in one of the city’s most popular after-hours areas is fast gaining momentum, spearheaded by Dr. Ameen Talib, owner of Cafe Le Caire on Arab Street, who is...
Those in the know have always loved Tiong Bahru for its white-washed art deco architecture and some of the best local food around. Yet over the past year, so many funky cafés and stores have opened their doors that it now vies with Duxton Hill and the Arab Quarter for the title of Singapore...
When the Ekspres Senandung Sutera cuts through the Singapore night at 10pm on June 30, an era will draw to a close. Since 1932, Tanjung Pagar (as it’s spelled on Malaysian signage) has been the southern terminus of the Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) system. The station and the strip of land...
Entangled Affair
28 Haji Lane, 9028-7439.
Get yourself a brand new do with cornrows and dreadlocks at this two-month-old hair parlor.
Knockout Gear
64 Haji Lane, 6297-7422.
A great store for fight club fanatics, with its range of Muay Thai and MMA equipment and apparel.
Tokyobike
38 Haji Lane,...
One of the city’s most culturally rich enclaves is where the old world truly meets the new. Where else can you find kopitiams selling one dollar coffee located right next to the latest hip boutique hotel or chic rooftop bar? It is exactly this hodge-podge that lends Chinatown its authentic...
ANGEL’S BISTRO
Angel’s Bistro is a hit with the health junkies. Fusion vegetarian food prepared in a healthy and delicious way is their forte. Their signature brown rice set sells out by lunch time—and it’s easy to see why.
BENG HIANG HOKKIEN RESTAURANT
Beng Hiang, with...
ARTERY
This richly‑colored lounge bar makes a good venue for both casual gatherings among friends and smart corporate events. On weeknights, lounge music is played. But on Thursday and Friday, get ready for awesome house music to welcome the weekend.
ASYLUM
Look out for hip French collective...
ABSINTHE RESTAURANT FRANCAIS
This restaurant has charm in spades and delivers superbly on all fronts. We suggest you start with the fresh oysters and follow that up with either the robust bouillabaisse or spectacular rack of kurobuta pork.
BOOKS CELLAR
With Stephen King and a pool table in one...
CI YAN ORGANIC VEGETARIAN HEALTH RESTAURANT
Customers refer to this as the “Tibetan Place.” The Buddha statues, books and scriptures collected from travels give this humble eatery an inspiring ethnic vibe. Try the brown rice set meal and the green curry hor fun while you’re here....
BISTRO SOORI
Helmed by chef Jimmy Chok, this 30‑seater establishment occupies an unassuming shophouse. The food here is understated in presentation, but not so in flavor, such as shaved foie gras snow over white wine jelly and apple compote, beef tenderloin with szechuan pepper sauce.
THE BLUE...
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