Guide To Singapore's Chinatown - 15 Tips On What To Eat And What To See 9/2/17 1:39 pm

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Chinatown is an ethnic neighbourhood in Singapore that was once home to the early Chinese migrants.

Today, the cultural enclave has evolved into an eclectic mix of old and new, where visitors can visit modern establishments housed in restored heritage shophouses. Interestingly, the district has a few long-standing attractions that still serve the local communities today.

From visiting national monument Sri Mariamman Temple, attending tea appreciation classes, eating local delicacies at Chinatown Complex Food Centre to savouring traditional bakery Tong Heng’s famous egg tarts, here is our Guide to Singapore’s Chinatown. There is so much to see, so much to eat and one would have to explore the vicinity to understand what we mean.

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#1 BANANA TREE

Hailing from South Korea, Banana Tree is a cute cafe that is most well known for their adorable desserts that are actually served in a !ower pot. Order their Flower Paap (S$6.50), which contains delicious banana pudding served with oreo ‘soil’ and topped with chocolate pebbles.

26 Singapore 089133 Tel: +65 6221 5020 Tue to Sat: 11am – 9pm Sun: 12pm – 7pm Nearest Station: Outram Park

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#2 BUDDHA TOOTH RELIC TEMPLE

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple is an intricately designed Tang-styled Chinese Buddhist temple

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where visitors can "nd sacred religious artefacts. Those in search of solace should head up to the tranquil roo#op garden perched atop, where it features a large prayer wheel and pagoda.

288 Singapore 058840 Tel: +65 6220 0220 Daily: 7am – 7pm Nearest Station: Chinatown

#3 CAFE INSADONG

Bingsu is all the rage right now and speciality cafes have been sprouting up all over Singapore like mushrooms. Cafe Insadong serves a$ordably priced Korean shaved ice dessert well under S$10—a real steal when compared to all its other competitors.

279 South Bridge Road Singapore 058828

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Tel: +65 8533 2003 Mon to Thu: 12pm – 9.30pm Fri to Sat: 12pm – 11.30pm Closed on Sunday Nearest Station: Chinatown

Source: Chinatown Food Street

#4 CHINATOWN FOOD STREET

From Hainanese chicken rice to fresh frog porridge, there is a whole range of mouthwatering cuisines at Chinatown Food Street. The street is lined up with pushcarts that resemble Singapore’s olden days and aims to provide a glimpse of Singapore’s past.

7 Smith Street Singapore 058921 Daily: 11am – 11pm Nearest Station: Chinatown

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#5 CHINATOWN COMPLEX FOOD CENTRE

If you are a#er an authentic Singaporean experience, head to Singapore’s largest hawker centre at Chinatown Complex Food Centre. This is where you get to savour traditional delicacies at unbelievable prices ranging from S$2.50 to S$3. It is a place where Singaporeans love and seek comfort in our local delights.

335 Smith Street Chinatown Complex Singapore 050335 Nearest Station: Chinatown

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Source: Chinatown Heritage Centre

#6 CHINATOWN HERITAGE CENTRE

As the name suggests, Chinatown Heritage Centre is where tourists can get a taste of how life was for the early migrants that settled in Chinatown. The venue has successfully recreated the original interiors of shophouses back in the 1950s.

48-50 Singapore 059207 Daily: 9am to 8pm Nearest Station: Chinatown

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#7 CULINARY CLASSES AT FOOD PLAYGROUND

Want to pick up new cooking skills or brush up on your culinary techniques? Sign up for one of the day classes at award-winning Food Playground. Challenge yourself and learn to prepare traditional delights such as Chicken Rice, Laksa and Satays.

24A Sago Street Singapore 059020 Tel: +65 9452 3669 Nearest Station: Chinatown

#8 EAT DIM SUM

The community is one of Singapore’s earliest immigrants and along they brought

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with them age-old recipes of dim sum. Complete your trip with a scrumptious meal of dim sum at one of the teahouses, namely Yum Cha Chinatown and Tak Po Dim Sum Restaurant.

Yum Cha Chinatown #02-01, 20 Tel: +65 6372 1717 Mon to Fri: 11am – 11pm Sat and Sun: 9am – 11pm Nearest Station: Chinatown

Tak Po Dim Sum Restaurant 42 Smith Street Tel: +65 6225 0302 Daily: 7am – 10.30pm Nearest Station: Chinatown

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#9 LEPARK

Named a#er the Malay slang for chilling, Lepark is a cooler hang-out spot in Chinatown with its Mod Sin tapas and iced cold beers. Its unique location is such a surprise; who would have thought that a bar could exist at the outdoor carpark of People’s Park Complex!

People’s Park Complex Level 6 1 Park Road Singapore 059108 Tel: +65 6908 5809 Tue to Thu: 4pm – 11pm Fri: 4pm – 12am Sat: 11am – 12am Sun: 11am – 11pm Nearest Station: Chinatown

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#10 MAD ABOUT SUCRE

Mad About Sucre patisserie has been making waves in the local food scene with its unconventional yet impressive desserts, especially its highly raved about Coco Citron ($9.80+). Its chief baker studied at Le Cordon Bleu.

27 Teo Hong Road Singapore 088334 Tel: +65 6221 3969 Mon: Closed Tue to Sat: 12.30pm – 10.30pm Sun: 12.30pm – 5pm Nearest Station: Outram Park

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#11 SHOP FOR TRADITIONAL CHINESE CLOTHES

Take a walk around Chinatown neighbourhood and you will be greeted by rows of mannequins donning traditional Chinese clothing such as cheongsams, jade accessories and whatnot.

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#12 SRI MARIAMMAN TEMPLE

Sri Mariamman Temple is Singapore’s oldest Hindu temple built in Dravidian style. The beautiful national monument was built to worship goddess Mariamman, who is renowned for her healing powers.

244 South Bridge Road Singapore 058793 Daily: 7am – 12pm, 6pm – 9pm Nearest Station: Chinatown

#13 TEA APPRECIATION

The consumption of tea is an important part of Chinese culture and visitors can drop by either Enjoy Tea or Tea Chapter for tea appreciation classes. These two specialty tea stores

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also sell a selection of tea accessories and premium tea leaves and they make great souvenirs.

Enjoy Tea #01-01, 18 Sago Street Singapore 059017 Tel: +65 6221 7479 Daily: 11am – 8pm Nearest Station: Chinatown

Tea Chapter 9 Singapore 088808 Tel: +65 6226 3026 Daily: 11am – 10.30pm Nearest Station: Chinatown

#14 THE DAILY ROUNDUP

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Housed within co-working space The Working Capitol is a little cafe called The Daily Roundup, and they specialise in sweet and savoury crepes. These French galletes are simply irresistible and we highly recommend the divine Yuzu Butter Crepe (S$10).

1 Keong Saik Road #01-02 The Working Capitol Singapore 089109 Tel: +65 6338 8035 Mon to Sat: 8am – 8pm (Closed on Sundays) Nearest Station: Outram Park

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#15 TONG HENG

Chinese bakery Tong Heng has been around since Singapore’s colonial days and is most well known for their mouthwatering diamond-shaped egg tarts. A wobbly pure egg custard is encased in a slightly !aky crust. Besides the must-order egg tarts (S$1.40 each), visitors can also indulge in other Cantonese confectionery such as Char Siew Crispy Cakes and Curry Pu$s.

285 South Bridge Road Singapore 058833 Tel: +65 6223 3649 Daily: 9am - 10pm Nearest Station: Chinatown

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