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SINGAPORE INSIDER People | Places | Events | Dining | Nightlife Welcome to Possibilities! You’ve got to love eclectic , where every day brings new possibilities. Catch dragon boaters in action in iconic Marina Bay as they race City in a Garden Orchard Shopping for honour and glory this Dragon 10 Experience the many 21 Singapore’s iconic Boat Festival. Muslims across eco-friendly aspects of shopping belt burgeons with the island will be busy decorating their homes in our garden city. experiences and flavours. preparation for Hari Raya Footsteps of Get in on Aidilfitri (page 27). On every the the Action night of the holy fasting month, 12 22 Muslims break fast and tuck into Eat, see and shop your way See a very different side an array of delicious treats, across colourful Joo Chiat of Singapore on these which you can savour at the and . off-kilter tours. Serai Bazaar. Makan Time Kids Just Wanna New food trends and 14 Tuck into Singapore’s 24 Have Fun continually present themselves top ten local delights. Our island is never short in Singapore’s multifaceted of family-friendly events dining scene, whose award- Great Eats winning street hawkers and 16 Acclaimed and activities. celebrity chefs alike invite you that serve up the best of Time Travellers to indulge in hearty local and international fare (pages 14-17). Singaporean gastronomy. 26 A walk to If you have a stomach for Sweet Treats remember through historic adventure, thrills and spills await Indulge in Singapore’s Geylang Serai. you in . Action-packed 17 tours also invite adrenaline 10 favourite . Paint the Town seekers to enjoy Singapore Take Me Home 28 The merrymaking in a unique way (page 22). Eight uniquely Singaporean never ceases in our 18 jubilant city state. Don’t be surprised if you spot items to bring home with you. many runners—lots of people Good Buys Are Take Me Out will be preparing for endurance Our bar scene events like the STAR WARS 20 Never Difficult 30 RUN and Sundown Marathon An eclectic array of retail proffers a litany of happening this season. You’re experiences await you. experiences. more than welcome to join in the fun! Shoppers too will soon be taking to the streets to chase down irresistible deals, because Editor Andre Frois the Great Singapore Sale Contributing Editor Michelle Zhu is about to flag off! Art Director Shirley Chia Cover Photography Paris Chia Photography www.mongooseasia.com Cover Model Dave Gan, owner and For those who love music and craftsman of Son of a Gan Bespoke festivals, you’re in luck—Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, Fall Out Boy, For general enquiries, contact Harry Style and their extravagant Tourism Court, 1 Orchard Spring Lane, Singapore 247729 concerts will be steamrolling Tel: +65 6736 6622 | Fax: +65 6736 9423 into town too, along with the Tourist line: 1800 736 2000 (outside Singapore) world’s 16 best rugby national teams. Live your passions on our sunny island and don’t miss out on the endless STB is not responsible for the accuracy, experiences to be had. completeness or usefulness of this publication and shall not be liable for any From all of us, enjoy your stay. damage, loss, injury or inconvenience arising from or in connection with the content of this publication. You should verify or seek clarification from the individual third parties referred to in this publication. DC 001 05 18 Q2

HAD A GOOD TIME? SHARE IT WITH US AT #VISITSINGAPORE Welcome to Possibilities! You’ve got to love eclectic Singapore, where every day brings new possibilities. Catch dragon boaters in action in iconic Marina Bay as they race City in a Garden Orchard Shopping for honour and glory this Dragon 10 Experience the many 21 Singapore’s iconic Boat Festival. Muslims across eco-friendly aspects of shopping belt burgeons with the island will be busy decorating their homes in our garden city. experiences and flavours. preparation for Hari Raya Footsteps of Get in on Aidilfitri (page 27). On every the Peranakans the Action night of the holy fasting month, 12 22 Muslims break fast and tuck into Eat, see and shop your way See a very different side an array of delicious treats, across colourful Joo Chiat of Singapore on these which you can savour at the and Katong. off-kilter tours. Geylang Serai Bazaar. Makan Time Kids Just Wanna New food trends and cuisines 14 Tuck into Singapore’s 24 Have Fun continually present themselves top ten local delights. Our island is never short in Singapore’s multifaceted of family-friendly events dining scene, whose award- Great Eats winning street hawkers and 16 Acclaimed restaurants and activities. celebrity chefs alike invite you that serve up the best of Time Travellers to indulge in hearty local and international fare (pages 14-17). Singaporean gastronomy. 26 A walk to If you have a stomach for Sweet Treats remember through historic adventure, thrills and spills await Indulge in Singapore’s Geylang Serai. you in Sentosa. Action-packed 17 tours also invite adrenaline 10 favourite desserts. Paint the Town seekers to enjoy Singapore Take Me Home 28 The merrymaking in a unique way (page 22). Eight uniquely Singaporean never ceases in our 18 jubilant city state. Don’t be surprised if you spot items to bring home with you. many runners—lots of people Good Buys Are Take Me Out will be preparing for endurance Our bar scene events like the STAR WARS 20 Never Difficult 30 RUN and Sundown Marathon An eclectic array of retail proffers a litany of happening this season. You’re experiences await you. experiences. more than welcome to join in the fun! Shoppers too will soon be taking to the streets to chase down irresistible deals, because Editor Andre Frois the Great Singapore Sale Contributing Editor Michelle Zhu is about to flag off! Art Director Shirley Chia Cover Photography Paris Chia Photography www.mongooseasia.com Cover Model Dave Gan, owner and For those who love music and craftsman of Son of a Gan Bespoke festivals, you’re in luck—Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, Fall Out Boy, For general enquiries, contact Harry Style and their extravagant SINGAPORE TOURISM BOARD Tourism Court, 1 Orchard Spring Lane, Singapore 247729 concerts will be steamrolling Tel: +65 6736 6622 | Fax: +65 6736 9423 into town too, along with the Tourist line: 1800 736 2000 (outside Singapore) world’s 16 best rugby national teams. Live your passions on our sunny island and don’t miss out on the endless STB is not responsible for the accuracy, experiences to be had. completeness or usefulness of this publication and shall not be liable for any From all of us, enjoy your stay. damage, loss, injury or inconvenience arising from or in connection with the content of this publication. You should verify or seek clarification from the individual third parties referred to in this publication. DC 001 05 18 Q2

HAD A GOOD TIME? SHARE IT WITH US AT #VISITSINGAPORE 02 HANDY TIPS Handy Tips Follow these pointers to make the best of your stay.

TRANSPORT

MRT Bus Taxi Trains typically run from Fares start as low as Fares start from $3.90. 5.30am to 12am. $0.77. Try to have the Comfort and CityCab Standard tickets vary exact fare as bus drivers +65 6552 1111 from $0.77 to $2.50. do not give change. Premier Cabs +65 6363 6888 See page 32 for the MRT map. www.sbstransit.com.sg www.smrt.com.sg www.smrt.com.sg SMRT Taxis +65 6331 1000 +65 6331 1000 +65 6555 8888

CONNECTIVITY Free Wi-Fi SIM Card Register for free public Wi-Fi Telcos in Singapore have service with your foreign number ceased the provision of 2G at any Wireless@SG hotspot across network in Singapore. To attain 3G/4G Singapore, and receive your login details roaming, buy a Singapore prepaid SIM via an SMS message. Overseas charges card from Singapore Visitor Centre may apply. Alternatively, you can rent a (orchardgateway), Recommends pocket Wi-Fi device at Singapore Visitor or telecommunications retail shops Centre (orchardgateway) or Changi located at the airport, major shopping Recommends at . malls and convenience stores islandwide.

SINGLISH, SIMPLIFIED English is Singapore’s primary language, “Can” is used as both a question A Malay expression though our English and a reply. If someone is able referring to food or is peppered to do something, he or she will the act of eating. with colloquial reply your query with “can”. “There are many shiok expressions “One packet of chicken makan places in this that you can easily tapao, can?” neighbourhood—here, it’s pick up. “Can.” makan time, all the time!”

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GST REFUNDS Shopping using cash and cards is safe and efficient in Singapore. Tipping is not a common practice as service charge has been factored into the Goods and Services Tax (GST). As a tourist in Singapore, you can claim a refund on 7% GST under the Tourist Tax Refund Scheme if you make any purchase more than S$100 at the participating shops. Here’s how to go about it: VISITSINGAPORE 1 Look out for these signs at the shops APP Download and try the new Visit Singapore Travel Guide app 2 Choose one credit/debit card as a Token for tagging your purchases. (currently in beta Don’t forget to ask for your eTRS Ticket, original invoice or receipt. version, available 3 Apply for your tax refund at the eTRS self-help kiosks located at on iOS) for insider Singapore Changi Airport’s Departure Hall and Departure Transit tips and Lounge of Terminals 1, 2 and 3, as well as at the ICA duty office recommendations at Airport. Be sure to file your GST claims before checking on hidden gems in in your goods. the city. Explore 4 At the eTRS kiosk, swipe your assigned Token to retrieve your Singapore with purchase details. Otherwise, scan your eTRS tickets to retrieve ease, discover your purchase details. nearby places of 5 You can choose to have the refund credited directly into your interest, and try credit card at the eTRS self-help kiosk, or get a cash refund. If you the Augmented chose the latter (available only at Changi International Airport), Realty (AR) proceed to the Central Refund Counter after the immigration checks. experience at 6 Alternatively, apply for tax refunds with the Tourego app, a mobile select locations. tourist tax refund solution that is downloadable from the iTunes or Google Play Store. Get your refund ticket issued directly to an e-wallet. Tourego also provides users with latest shopping, food and travel tips for an overall fuss-free journey in Singapore.

An expression of The Singlish “Afraid to lose”, which great satisfaction equivalent of is an attitude that many and pleasure. takeaway. Singaporeans share. “The restaurants in “If you can’t “The shiok stall sells out very Sentosa are damn shiok, finish your quickly, that’s why you’ll see all the so are the theme parks makan, you can kiasu Singaporeans forming long and their rides!” always tapao.” queues there even before it opens.”

HAD A GOOD TIME? SHARE IT WITH US AT #VISITSINGAPORE 04 WHAT’S ON APRIL 6–8 Singapore Asia Dive International Expo Jazz Festival (ADEX One of the 2018) grandest jazz Avid and festivals in Asia is held right aspiring divers cannot here in Singapore. Discover the miss ADEX, which is the many forms that jazz has longest running and the taken over the decades, at a largest dive expo in Asia. celebration headlined by Get to know renowned superstars like Ms. Lauryn Hill, divers, underwater Jamie Cullum, Estelle, Lalah photographers, ocean Hathaway and Soul II Soul. artists and marine Expect 30 hours of entertainment, conservationists, as well and more than 12 mega acts as enjoy a special 2–29 for 20,000 fans over one presentation on sharks and World massive weekend of music. why we need to protect Gourmet this endangered creature. Summit www.sistic.com.sg/events/ sing0418 www.adex.asia Asia’s most Event Theatre at Marina Suntec Singapore International highly Bay Sands® Convention & Exhibition Centre anticipated food and wine Bayfront Promenade and Esplanade festival returns for its milestone 22nd year to take diners on exciting ActiFIT Asia gastronomic expeditions. Take part in live Under this year’s theme of workouts, fitness “The Discovery WGS”, foodies competitions will be taken off the beaten and seminars track to experience some of with fitness the world’s lesser-known but celebrities at most exciting cuisines, ActiFIT Asia, presented by a stellar line up which is a of culinary stars—young, great place to up-and-coming, and introduce established—representing your loved ones to a countries from Asia, Europe healthier lifestyle, in fun and engaging ways. and the Americas. www.actifitasia.com.sg www.worldgourmetsummit.com Sands Expo and Convention Centre Bayfront Various locations

WANT MORE? VISIT VISITSINGAPORE.COM WHAT’S ON 05 6–22 26 Apr – 12 May Singapore Singapore Heritage Festival International Come discover Festival of Arts Singapore’s For 41 years, the Singapore multifaceted International Festival of cultures through Arts has been presenting specially curated distinctive and inspiring exhibitions, works from Singapore and heritage trails, competitions, performances, community around the world. Come be activities and more. The Singapore Heritage Festival is an inspired at Singapore’s engaging and educational celebration suited for all ages. foremost performing arts festival, with shows across www.heritagefestival.sg Various museums multiple genres including theatre, dance and music.

www.sifa.sg Various locations 28–29 Katy Perry 20 Apr – 30 Sep HSBC Singapore WITNESS: Rugby Sevens The Tour Witness exhilarating thrills and Global pop Singapore’s spills when the world’s top 16 Phenomenon Katy Perry Playgrounds: rugby nations duke it out in returns to Singapore after three 1930–2030 Singapore. Known for its long years. Get ready to shake The young and young elaborately costumed fans, the your peacock feathers to hit at heart will definitely Singapore Rugby Sevens also songs like “Firework”, “Last enjoy this interactive entertains spectators off the Friday Night” and “The One presentation of the pitch with roving performers, That Got Away” when the Singapore heartlands’ face painters, fairground games, provocative show-woman many iconic photo booths, stage returns to our island to promote playgrounds. You’ll even performances and merchandise her latest album, Witness. get to admire what stores. Don’t miss out on its Singaporeans imagine www.sportshub.com.sg/ our future playgrounds exuberant after-party too. sportshubtix/Pages/ will look like. https://page.singapore7s.sg/ katy-Perry-2018.aspx hsbc-singapore-rugby7s Singapore Indoor Stadium www.nationalmuseum.sg Singapore Sports Hub Stadium National Museum of Stadium Singapore 13 Apr – 13 May Tulipmania The arrival of spring is feted by a glorious flourish in . Did you know that a single tulip can sport two or even three different colours? Come see these dazzling wonders of nature for yourself at Tulipmania.

www.gardensbythebay.com.sg Gardens by the Bay Bayfront

HAD A GOOD TIME? SHARE IT WITH US AT #VISITSINGAPORE 06 WHAT’S ON MAY 12 May – 29 Jun Hari Raya Light Up 4–13 On every night of the Holy fasting month of Ramadan, Singapore Cocktail the streets of Geylang Serai Festival are illuminated by colourful Once a year, the best lights. The Geylang Serai bartenders in the world fly to Bazaar sells an array of Singapore to host pop-up 6 & 7 contemporary street food, parties. Sample their world- along with many different class cocktails and attend BRUNO MARS 24K traditional accessories, seminars where you can learn MAGIC WORLD TOUR garments and decorations, about the intricacies of Here to promote his new which draw throngs of running a globally ranked bar. album, music phenom Bruno Muslims and non-Muslims This year, expect to rub Mars will be belting out his alike to this exuberant shoulders with master chart-topping hits like “That’s night market. mixologists like Terry Kim from What I Like”, “24K Magic” and and Eunos ALICE in Seoul when you visit “Versace On The Floor” in the Singapore Indoor Stadium. The (each MRT accesses each the Singapore Cocktail end of the light-up) Festival, and feast on an array dazzling costumes, sets and of dishes at the festival village. choreography of his lauded concert cannot be missed. www.singaporecocktailfestival.com 27 May – 5 Jun Various locations www.sportshub.com.sg/ Flipside sportshubtix/Pages/Bruno- Enjoy interactive Mars-2018.aspx installations and engaging Singapore Indoor Stadium Stadium performances by STAR captivating artists from WARS RUN Singapore and around the The STAR world. All things off-kilter WARS-themed are showcased here, in an run returns— eclectic soiree that lets bigger and attendees of all ages better this discover art through play. year! Pick a side—light or dark—then duke it out www.esplanade.com/flipside against your fellow runners Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay in the competitive 10km or Esplanade non-competitive 5.4km. Runners will also be part of a first-of-its-kind flag-off where the Light and Dark side participants for the non-competitive 5.4km will run in opposite directions. Young children will also be in for a treat with the inaugural 540m Young Jedi Dash! All in the spirit of good fun, this exciting event will also screen STAR WARS movies afterward.

www.esprimo.com.sg/StarWarsRunSG/ F1 Pit Building Promenade

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26 May – 24 Jun FAMILY FUN Ocean Festival! In celebration of World Oceans Day, dive into a new wave of family fun at S.E.A. Aquarium™ this June school holidays with this ocean conservation-themed festival. Bond over interactive 24 May – 3 Jun activities and workshops as you explore the wonders of TORUK – The First marine life together. Deepen Flight by your experience by getting Cirque du Soleil Georgette Chen. Family Portrait. c. 1954. involved in beach cleanups, Inspired by James Gift of the artist’s estate. Collection of competitions and more! National Gallery Singapore. Cameron’s AVATAR, Cirque du Soleil returns www.rwsentosa.com/seaa 11 May – 30 Aug S.E.A. Aquarium™ in stunning new light (re)collect: the making HarbourFront with the fantastical tale of our art collection of Toruk. Be transported Make a family trip to to the world of Pandora National Gallery Singapore 26 May – 30 Jun by a visually stunning in the heart of the Civic Children’s Season at live set, puppetry and District, where the world’s the National Museum stagecraft buoyed by a largest collection of In conjunction with the soaring cinematic score. Southeast Asian art Singapore’s Playgrounds resides. Showcasing 1930–2030 exhibition, www.vizpro.sg close to 130 works from Children’s Season at the Singapore Indoor Stadium National Museum invites Stadium the National Collection, (re)collect tells the young people to explore story of Singapore’s art the many ethnicities and history, through cultures that call Singapore acquisitions and home. At this exhibition, donations from artists you and your family can like Affandi, Georgette discover diversity through Chen, Lim Hak Tai and performances, storytelling Latiff Mohidin. and family workshops.

www.nationalgallery.sg www.nationalmuseum.sg National Gallery Singapore National Museum of Singapore 25 May – 1 Jul City Hall Dhoby Ghaut Begonia Brilliance Themed on sustainability, this 26 May – 30 Jun special festival will revamp Turns 45! Gardens by the Bay’s Flower Go wild as one of the top zoos in the world celebrates its 45th Dome with an assortment of birthday! Rekindle your love for animals at the Singapore Zoo’s begonias. Enjoy the vast diversity exciting anniversary festivities. Take a trip down memory lane of floral species that grow in when you revisit the zoo’s past while enjoying fun-filled activities Gardens by the Bay, while you and new exhibits such as RepTopia and Fragile Forest! learn about the future of farming. Get ready to fall in love with the Singapore Zoo all over again.

www.gardensbythebay.com.sg www.zoo.com.sg The Singapore Zoo Khatib Gardens by the Bay Bayfront

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International Philatelic Exhibition “Philexfrance 99”: The Little Prince of Saint- Exupery France, 1998. Singapore Philatelic Museum Collection.

From 1 Jun The Little Prince: A Story Find out more about the author, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, through his photos, personal belongings, 2 Jun – 22 Aug manuscripts, Jurassic World @ Universal illustrations and other Studios Singapore™ philatelic materials. This epic event will see Relive, through these dinosaurs artefacts, his take over Universal Studios experiences that SingaporeTM from June to shaped his magnum August. Walk among these opus, The Little Prince. extinct giants, now risen back to life, and enjoy

www.spm.org.sg many selfie opportunities with them. Enjoy Singapore Philatelic high-octane shows and see what it might have been like by Museum plunging yourself into a lifelike augmented reality simulation. City Hall www.rwsentosa.com/uss Universal Studios Singapore HarbourFront

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14 Jun – 15 Jul RWS Football Fever The best ‘live’ football screening experience of the year invites you to cheer on your favourite squads, while enjoying live performances, themed activities with attractive prizes, great food 15 Jun – 4 Aug and , and more. Don’t M1 CONTACT miss this chance to truly get Contemporary into the game, through an Dance Festival immersive football Led by experienced experience like no other! 6 Jun – 12 Aug Festival Director, Kuik www.rwsentosa.com The Great Singapore Sale Swee Boon, this unique Every summer, shopping- dance festival not only HarbourFront obsessed Singapore invites lets you admire bold one and all to partake in choreography and irresistible sales. If you happen powerful works, but also From 27 Jun to be in town during this period, aims to pique the curiosity THE LION KING you’re in luck! You’ll be treated of its attendees with One of today’s most to big discounts on a myriad dance workshops and celebrated theatrical of shopping and even unique technique classes. productions, experiences at amusement THE LION KING retells www.the-contact.org parks and restaurants. Simba’s coming of age Esplanade - Theatres on the story with the help of award- www.greatsingaporesale.com.sg Bay and Goodman Arts Centre winning actors and dancers, Various locations Esplanade and Mountbatten as well as breath-taking costumes and sets. Sing along to THE LION KING’s catchy tunes, composed by Sir Elton John and Tim Rice, and soak in what many 15–16 critics have called “an unforgettable experience”.

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ULTRA Singapore Ultra, which is arguably the world’s premier electronic dance music extravaganza, returns to our shores with a bigger fiesta of more raucous fun and revelry. Catch the world’s top DJs as they set feet a moving and bodies a grooving all weekend long. Refuel at this mega party’s many food and booths, but be sure not to miss the laser shows and fireworks that will light up Ultra’s various stages.

ultrasingapore.com ULTRA Park, Bayfront Avenue Bayfront Photography: Colossal Photos (ULTRA) Colossal Photos Photography:

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9.30am Grab breakfast from one of the Alexandra neighbourhood’s many coffee shops, then start bright and early at the Southern Ridges. A sprawling trail that connects Park to Park, the Southern Ridges was a name coined by Singapore Tourism Board’s Passion Ambassador, Subaraj Rajathurai, a respected wildlife consultant. Trek through its trails in the morning when it’s cooler and be sure to bring your camera along, as the Southern Ridges is bound to surprise you with many different sights and facets.

2.30pm A gleaming mall in the historic and cultural district of Little 1pm India, At lunchtime, saves power by naturally experience the lighting, naturally cooling creativeness of Singaporean and solar-powering its retail chefs when you tuck into spaces. Keep a look out the wide variety of flavours for the plethora of power and textures of Afterglow by saving measures ANGLOW’s innovative vegan implemented by City Square menu. Take away juice Mall, which dramatically cleanse concoctions from reduces the mall’s carbon Afterglow, which also emissions while keeping it supports local farming running from 10am to projects and holds clean 10pm without a hitch. eating workshops. www.citysquaremall.com.sg www.afterglow.sg 180 Kitchener Road 24 +65 6595 6595 +65 6224 8921 Outram Park and Chinatown

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11pm Get some well deserved rest at the Oasia Hotel Downtown a few doors away, which leaves minimal carbon footprint 8:30pm thanks to natural Another great cooling systems and dining option, several conservation Bib Gourmand- measures in place. recommended Whole This hotel’s façade is Earth serves vegan embellished with a renditions of Peranakan vertical garden and will and Thai-style assam pleasantly surprise you (tamarind), with its host of idyllic (braised meat cooked in open air spaces. milk and ) 4.30pm and (chilli paste) www.oasiahotels.com A 20-minute dishes, and is the only 100 Peck Seah Street +65 6812 6900 taxi ride away, plant-based to 101-hectare Gardens have been endowed this by the Bay lets you walk prestigious tip of the hat. among majestic vertical gardens called Supertrees. www.wholeearth.com.sg 76 Peck Seah Street An iconic landmark, this +65 6221 6583 breath-taking park Tanjong Pagar welcomes millions of visitors every year who admire its variety of tropical and even temperate flora, in cool, scenic and post-modern greenhouses like its Flower Dome and Cloud Forest. Fancy experiencing an unforgettable sunset here? Have dinner at Pollen in the Flower Dome, from which you can also admire Gardens by the Bay’s nightly light and music shows, Garden Rhapsody, at 7.45pm and 8.45pm. Be sure to bring a cardigan along as temperatures in the dome can dip to the low 20s. www.gardensbythebay.com.sg 18 Marina Gardens Drive +65 6420 6848 Bayfront

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Footsteps of the Peranakans There’s lots to eat, see and buy in Katong/Joo Chiat, a neighbourhood that showcases the rich heritage of the Peranakans.

The Peranakans* settled in

CHANGI ROAD the neighbourhood of Joo Chiat and Katong back when it was surrounded by lush orchards. These fairly well-to-do families boasted a unique that 3 combined the best of local JOO CHIAT TERRACE flavours and showcased Asia’s many indigenous ingredients. Peranakan 4 culture comprises elaborate customs, lavish dinnerware and furnishings, as well as intricately fashioned TEMBELING ROAD garments. This joie de vivre persists as the trademark modus operandi of Joo Chiat and Katong, which is opulently showcased in its vibrant shophouses.

KOON SENG ROAD * The term is an Indonesian/Malay word that means “local born”, which TEMBELING ROAD generally refers to people of Chinese HIDDEN GEM and Malay/Indonesian heritage. You won’t regret making a detour down Chapel Road. Some of this precinct’s most colourful and beautifully preserved houses are tucked away

behind lush greenery 2 EAST COAST ROAD on this road. 1

JOO CHIAT ROAD Photography: Danny Santos (Rumah Bebe); Helmut Ignat (Kim Choo Kueh Chang) Kueh Ignat (Kim Choo Helmut Bebe); (Rumah Santos Danny Photography:

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DID YOU KNOW? Male Peranakans are addressed as “Baba”, while females and the culture in general of this matriarchal community are referred to as “Nonya”. Many Peranakan dishes are adapted from Chinese, Indian, Malay and Eurasian tables. Peranakans honour important guests and occasions with lavish meals, and share sweet kueh as a symbol of sharing their happiness.

HAD A GOOD TIME? SHARE IT WITH US AT #VISITSINGAPORE 14 THE EAT LIST Makan Time Singapore’s top ten local delights that every foodie should most definitely savour.

Nasi Padang A popular Malay rice meal, lets you choose from among delicious side dishes like beef rendang (braised meat cooked in coconut milk and spices), sambal sotong (sliced squid in chilli paste), bergedil (a fried meat and potato cutlet) and paru goreng These grilled skewers of (fried beef lung). Tuck into meat are a favourite among nasi padang at Warong Singaporeans. Enjoy them on Nasi Pariaman, which is Satay Street, which is a road one of Singapore’s oldest running parallel to Lau Pa Sat Malay-Muslim restaurants. that closes at night to host late night crowds. Served Enjoy at: Warong Nasi Pariaman A traditional Singaporean www.pariaman.com.sg with slices of cucumber 738 breakfast available at most and onion, along with rice +65 6292 2374 or +65 6292 5958 coffee shops, or kopitiams, is called , Bugis kaya toast, which comprises of satay is traditionally made thick bread slices spread with a from fillets of beef, chicken jam made from coconut and and lamb. eggs. Pair your kaya toast with soft boiled eggs, which you Enjoy at: Lau Pa Sat can drizzle with black soya 18 Raffles Quay sauce, and and wash down with either or teh, which are the Singaporean versions of One of coffee and tea. Singaporeans’ Enjoy at: Heap Seng Leong favourite 10 North Bridge Road comfort foods, #01-5109 this dish from +65 6292 2368 Lavender China’s Fujian Province consists of yellow and white noodles wok-fried with squid and A spicy and sour curry, this prawns. A good plate of symbolic dish of Singapore was Hokkien mee is not just juicy brought over by South Indian migrants and flavourful, but also and adapted to local palates. Enjoy the tender accompanied by tasty meat of the fish head that flavours the curry. chilli paste.

Enjoy at: The Banana Leaf Apolo Enjoy at: Newton Food Centre www.thebananaleafapolo.com 500 Clemenceau Avenue North 54 Race Course Road +65 6293 8682 Little India Newton

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Chilli Crab Prata An icon of Singaporean A South Indian cuisine, this dish bathes flatbread dipped in a meaty crab in hot, curry, this doughy tangy and sour spices. comfort food is loved is served by Singaporeans with buns that you can from all walks of life. dip in its rich gravy. Flipped over a hot stove by skilled Enjoy at: Jumbo Seafood www.jumboseafood.com.sg cooks, you The Riverwalk, 20 Upper can request Circular Road #B1-48 your prata to +65 6534 3435 be made with cheese, onions, egg or a variety A delicious rice meal that is of easily ported around, nasi like lemak is defined by its rice that chocolate and is richly flavoured by coconut honey. If you’re milk and pandan leaves. Order famished, order your nasi lemak with ikan bilis instead, which is its (fried anchovies), ikan kuning larger variation that includes Laksa (yellowstripe scad), a chicken onions, egg and a meat of your This spicy Singaporean wing, a squid patty and telur choice. Wash this hearty meal noodle is served with eggs, goreng (a fried egg). Classic down with , which is a shrimp and of soy nasi lemak is made by milk tea that is literally pulled bean in its delicious curry. tenured chefs in Adam Road from one cup to another to Flavoured spices and Food Centre, while a decadent produce froth. Visit Shah Alam coconut milk, this upscale version of it is served along the ’s gastronomic symbol of in The Coconut Club on lively nightlife district to savour Singapore has a myriad of Ann Siang Hill. rich cheesy versions of prata variations, but one definite and murtabak. must-try is the laksa of the Enjoy at: Adam Road Food Centre scenic and historic 2 Adam Road Enjoy at: Shah Alam Restaurant neighbourhood Katong. Botanic Gardens 20-21 Circular Road Enjoy at: The Coconut Club +65 6536 6781 Enjoy at: 328 Katong Laksa www.thecoconutclub.sg Raffles Place and Clarke Quay 51 East Coast Road 6 Ann Siang Hill +65 9732 8163 +65 6635 2999 Mountbatten Telok Ayer and Chinatown

Hainanese Chicken Rice A truly Singaporean creation, this flagship delicacy of Singapore is adapted from the Wenchang chicken recipe of Hainan Island and was brought here by Chinese migrants. Featuring steamed or roasted chicken served with chicken stock-flavoured rice, Singapore’s rendition of chicken rice places much emphasis on the flavour of its accompanying chilli and garlic sauces.

Enjoy at: Chatterbox Mandarin Orchard, Level 5, 333 Orchard Rd +65 6737 4411 Somerset

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Waku Ghin Bismillah One Michelin- starred Waku Savour the Ghin is a very popular rice successful labour dish briyani of love by (Indian celebrity chef Tetsuya Wakuda. spiced rice Seating less than 30 people at any dish with meat or vegetables) one time, this intimate Japanese at Bismillah Biryani, which is a restaurant has been highly ranked recent addition to the Michelin Download the by institutions like Miele and Guide’s Bib Gourmand list. Chope, S.Pellegrino because of its perfectly Basmati rice slow-cooked HungryGoWhere and Quandoo apps on prepared sea urchin, Wagyu beef, with herbs in order to unleash iTunes or Google lobster and Botan shrimp. potent flavour, the Play Store establishment’s namesake The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands® #02-01 to enjoy great +65 6688 8507 Bayfront dish is best enjoyed with savings and a side of chicken tandoori and recommendations! chicken and mutton kebab. Burnt Ends 50 Dunlop Street +65 9382 7937 In rustic , Chef David Pynt has put a smile on many a guest’s Liao Fan Hong Kong face with signature dishes Soya Sauce Chicken like his pork tomahawk and pulled Rice and Noodle pork brioche burger. One of Asia’s Chef Chan Hon Meng was highest ranked restaurants, Burnt already a celebrated hawker Ends treats hungry foodies to Asian of Chinatown before he classics like uni and Wagyu beef, clinched a Michelin star in infused with occidental culinary ideas. 2016. For under S$10, you can enjoy his world-class juicy chicken noodle meal at his original outlet. www.burntends.com.sg 20 Teck Lim Road Chinatown Food Complex, Blk 335, Smith Street #02-126 +65 6224 3933 Outram Park Chinatown Photography: Simon Pynt Photography (Burnt Ends) (Burnt Simon Pynt Photography Photography:

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HAD A GOOD TIME? SHARE IT WITH US AT #VISITSINGAPORE 20 RETAIL THERAPY Good Buys Are Never Difficult An eclectic array of retail experiences await you. Marina Bay A variety of malls bejewel our iconic bay. Take your pick from among the local products of jewellery boutique Alexandria Maison and sculptural art store ARCH in Esplanade Mall (1 Esplanade Drive). Pick up decorations for your abode from Poster Hub or vinyl records that match your music taste from The Analog Vault + The Analog Room.

Pick up dapper apparel and accessories from local brands in Sentosa HarbourFront (6 Raffles Boulevard), such as Benjamin Barker, One of Singapore’s biggest Straits Establishment and T.M.Lewin. Be sure to drop by The Cookie shopping malls, VivoCity Museum to sample one-of-a-kind Singaporean recipes. Chilli crab (1 HarbourFront Walk) indulges or nasi lemak cookies, anyone? Connecting Raffles City to Suntec you with apparel from City is CityLink Mall (1 Raffles Link), which proffers a diverse Massimo Dutti , Zara and spread of occidental and oriental dining options, as well as local H&M, as well as timepieces brand Prints, which will bowl you over with its delightful stationery. from stores like Casio G-Factory, Daniel Wellington Connected to five-star hotels and convention halls, * and The Hour Glass. From (3E Temasek Boulevard) is home to several local brands. Purchase fashion and accessories to a pampering massage chair from Osim or herbs and traditional homeware and gadgets, remedies from Eu Yan Sang. Commemorate a special occasion or there’s something for celebrate a loved one with mesmerising jewellery from Lee Hwa everyone inside local retailer Diamond Gallery or a shiny souvenir from The Singapore Mint. TANGS. Sail away to another ® There’s also glitzy Marina Bay Sands (10 Bayfront Avenue), just island from the Singapore across the water, which is home to many global luxury brands, from Cruise Centre next door, or Chanel and Christian Dior to Rolex and Richard Mille. better yet, take the monorail *Turn to pages 24 and 25 to read more about the kid-friendly establishments of Suntec City! or cable car to Sentosa!

Bras Basah.Bugis The historic quarter of Bugis is now a lively shopper’s paradise. Aside from international brands like Crabtree & Evelyn and Topshop, homegrown fashion brands like Charles & Keith also peddle their wares in (200 Victoria Street). Head downstairs to savour traditional Singaporean delights at Ya Kun Kaya Toast, then cross the road from Bugis Junction to Bugis Street afterward, where an immense array of fashionable apparel are stocked in its upper floors.

The National Design Centre (111 Middle Road) nearby puts on new exhibitions throughout the year that revolve around award-winning global design. Here, you can also buy local goods such as the cookies of Old Seng Choong, scarves by Binary Style and jewellery by Carrie K. in multi-brand boutique Keepers. kapok stocks a discerning array of cult fashion labels and Singaporean eatery Tanuki Raw will thrill foodies with its delectable contemporary Japanese creations. Bugis+ (201 Victoria Street) a street away lets you choose from Singaporean and global fashion labels in The Editor’s Market as well as catch local and foreign arthouse films in FilmGarde Cineplex upstairs. You can also visit the heritage district of ** nearby, where local retailers Supermama and Scene Shang display delightful ranges of Singapore-themed ceramics, furniture and homeware. **Read about the Haji Lane Street Party and other uniquely Singaporean jamborees on pages 28 and 29! Photography: Marklin Ang (Marina Bay) Ang (Marina Marklin Photography:

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Orchard Shopping More than just retail, Singapore’s iconic shopping belt burgeons with a wide array of experiences and flavours that will guarantee you an unforgettable holiday.

International brands are aplenty #01-03) for a bite, or sample ION Orchard (2 Orchard Turn), along , which the authentic Indonesian rice whose modernist façade welcomes millions of visitors meal in Lucky gleams, emblazoned with the from all over the world Plaza (304 Orchard Road). If marquees of Cartier, Dior, Dolce annually. Besides five-star you happen to be craving a & Gabbana, Louis Vuitton and hotels and designer labels, Michelin-starred epicurean Tiffany & Co. Its basement Orchard Road’s tenants include experience, there’s also Alma floors, however, wield a variety hip homeware and furniture by Juan Amador (one Michelin of accessible fashion brands brand Crate & Barrel (ION star; Goodwood Park Hotel), like Topshop and Warehouse. Orchard #04-21/22), popular Crystal Jade Golden Palace Stop for afternoon tea in TWG’s sportswear and compression (one Michelin star, Paragon tea salon on the second storey wear brand Under Armour Shopping Centre #05-22), or fuel up on Asian street food ( #01-07/08), The Song of India (one and Japanese titbits from ION’s vaunted apparel and Michelin star, 33 ) vibrant underground floors. For accessories brand Michael and Les Amis (two Michelin those who fancy cult fashion Kors (Mandarin Gallery stars, Shaw Centre #01-16). brands, 268 Orchard Road is a #01-12/13/02-13) and lauded must-visit, where runway lingerie brand Victoria’s Secret If you have a yen for Japanese superstar Virgil Abloh has (Mandarin Gallery #01-01). fare, Orchard Road is not short opened an Off-White boutique. While in Mandarin Gallery, look of highly esteemed Japanese Just across from Off-White is out for local apparel by Beyond establishments too—Béni (one local multi-label boutique the Vines (Mandarin Gallery Michelin star, Mandarin Gallery Surrender, which stocks #02-21) and jewellery by #02-37), Shinji (one Michelin all-the-rage labels like Fear Of Singaporean designer Choo star, The St. Regis Singapore), God and GmbH alongside Yilin (Mandarin Gallery Shisen Hanten (two Michelin limited edition Adidas sneakers #02-23). If you’d like to get your stars, Level 35 Mandarin hands on a new Apple device, Orchard), Sushi Ichi (one If your retail cravings have not Apple’s first Southeast Asian Michelin star, Singapore yet been satiated, the good store (270 Orchard Road) is Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel news is Japanese discount right in the middle of this #01-04) and Tsuta (one supermarket Don Don Donki bustling stretch of road. Michelin star, Pacific Plaza (Orchard Central B1 & B2, 181 #01-01) all have culinary Orchard Road) is open 24/7 When you get hungry, pop into bastions along Orchard Road. and sells a staggering array of Wild Honey (Mandarin Gallery quirky goods, from whimsical #03-01/02) or Nassim Hill Chances are, your favourite party hats to mouth-watering Bakery ( Post Office luxury labels will be stocked in oriental .

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The Fear Factor Experience by Monster Day Tours Thrill-seekers will be delighted by the series of hair-raising challenges put forth by this peculiar tour. Navigate through total darkness and savour exotic foods, before pushing your adrenaline to the limit with indoor sky-diving, then testing your fear of heights against a bungy jump or giant swing.

Starting point: Hotel pick-up When: Daily 11am-6pm (Customisable) Book at: www.monsterdaytours.com Contact: +65 9151 7567

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Marina Bay Night Tour by Let’s Go Tour To enjoy a very different view of the city centre, sign up for the Marina Bay Night Tour, which will take you past Marina Bay Sands®, and . Let your breath be taken away by the lights that illuminate the , Gardens by the Bay and our immense Sports Hub.

Starting point: High Street Centre, 1 North Bridge Road B1-58 When: Nightly 7-9pm Book at: www. letsgobikesingapore.com Contact: +65 9004 4332

Historical Singapore Bike SIDE QUEST: Tour by Let’s Go Tour Cycle to landmarks and savour delicious local food, then burn off those calories on this informative and guilt-free tour. This eye-opening adventure starts in the Civic District and brings participants past icons like the Esplanade, Merlion and Singapore River. Admire the historic architecture and religious diversity of Chinatown, Kampong Glam and on this insightful Instead of flagging a cab, 20-kilometre ride. ask a trishaw rider if he can take you to your desired Starting point: High Street destination. Trishaw rides Centre, 1 North Bridge Road can be slightly pricier than B1-58 regular taxis, but these When: Daily 8.30am-12.30pm scenic open-air rides will Book at: www. let you experience how letsgobikesingapore.com Singapore’s pioneers got Contact: +65 9004 4332 from point A to point B.

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Suntec City Bring your family to catch a movie in Suntec City, which consists of several retail buildings encircling the famous Fountain of Wealth. Suntec City’s mall is linked to convention halls and five-star hotels via covered walkways. Young children can have a ball at The Polliwogs’ multifaceted play space while Forum The you shop or dine at Suntec City’s many rooftop and A shopping centre fountain-side restaurants, showcasing premium such as Tony Roma’s, Dallas fashion boutiques like Restaurant & Bar, Ichiban Wave Mall Club21 and kid-friendly Boshi and Sumiya. and the Kallang eateries like Uma Uma www.sunteccity.com.sg neighbourhood Ramen and Jamie’s Italian, 3E Temasek Boulevard Just east of the city centre, Forum The Shopping Mall is +65 6266 1502 Kallang is an eclectic also home to Hip Kids Club Esplanade family-friendly destination. In Playground, where tots can , you can climb and tumble in a safe bring your kids rock climbing and supervised environment, at Climb Central’s rock wall or while parents have some ice-skating in the mall’s time to themselves. If you capacious rink. The Cage happen to be grooming a (38 Jalan Benaan Kapal) budding fashionista, nearby welcomes families Bonpoint, Ferrari Junior who would like to engage in Collection, Kids21, games like futsal and Mothercare, nicholas & ultimate Frisbee. Catch the bears and Stride Rite all sunset along the shoreline afterward, or better yet, rent display adorable outfits for canoes from Water Sports boys and girls of all ages. Centre (8 Stadium Walk) www.forumtheshoppingmall. nearby and head out to sea. com.sg 583 Orchard Road 1 Stadium Place +65 6732 2479 +65 6702 5168 Orchard Stadium

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Time Travellers A walk to remember through historic Geylang Serai.

A storied and tranquil Malay enclave, Geylang Serai showcases the many vibrant facets of the Malay way of life. From its lively markets and famed eateries to its modern malls and retail options, Geylang Serai has persisted for decades as a beacon reflecting both old and new Singapore. Start your cultural trek through Geylang Serai early by having

breakfast at Alwadi Geylang Photography: Danny Santos (Durian); Afur Wong Shop) Groceries snd Malay Market Wet Serai (Geylang

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Don’t miss the Geylang Serai Bazaar and Light-Up! A bustling soiree filled with contemporary street food, the Ramadan Bazaar enlivens the streets of Geylang Serai for one month leading up to Hari Raya Aidilfitri. You can choose from a spread of traditional accessories, garments and decorations at this bazaar. In the city centre, Ramadan is also marked by a smaller- sized bazaar in front of the Sultan Mosque in the Kampong Glam neighbourhood. Joo Chiat Complex (1 ), however, retails traditional wares all year round and brandishes a façade that showcases both Arabic and Southeast Asian influences.

assortment of traditional Malay garments, homeware and decorations. Not far from this historic market, you can find Dunman Food Centre (271 Onan Road) that primarily sells traditional Chinese noodles and Indian Muslim fare. Dunman Food Centre’s most celebrated tenant is by far Traditional Haig Road . Chefs of this humble stall prepare these bite-sized coconut cakes filled with gula melaka all day, until Try durian at one of they run out of ingredients, Geylang’s many fruit Road (Tristar Complex, 970 which is usually just

stalls along its main #01-02). Locals after sundown. shoot the breeze over teh tarik road. Safeguarded by (pulled milk tea) and nasi During the Ramadan a spiky shell is sweet, briyani (Indian spiced rice dish Bazaar this May, Geylang custard-like flesh, with meat or vegetables) at Serai will welcome a new which is loved by this renowned watering hole. building named Wisma some and loathed by Geylang Serai (1 Geylang others. Which side are Afterward, cross over to Serai). Look out for this you on? You won’t Geylang Serai Market (1 glitzy new landmark Geylang Serai), where you can when you visit Geylang know until you try this purchase kueh (bite-sized Serai’s exuberant “King of Fruits”.

Photography: Danny Santos (Durian); Afur Wong Shop) Groceries snd Malay Market Wet Serai (Geylang desserts) as well as an Ramadan Light-Up.

HAD A GOOD TIME? SHARE IT WITH US AT #VISITSINGAPORE 28 BY NIGHT Paint the Town The merrymaking never ceases in our jubilant city state. Make new friends and party like a local at these events—you’ll see why Singapore is one of the world’s most recommended party destinations.

Tanjong Haji Lane Street Party Beach Club Along this exotic street embellished with an The keenest assortment of bars, restaurants, independent observer of boutiques and graffiti art, a word-of-mouth festivals like party is held every few weeks. Driven by the Australia Day and the USA’s thumping beats of make-shift DJ booths or live musicians, Independence Day, Tanjong revellers keep going until the wee hours of the morning. To find out Beach Club organises parties the details of these regular parties, just ask the staff of organising all year round. All about great establishments Piedra Negra and Blu Café. drinks and food, making new www.blujazcafe.net 241 Beach Road and 11 Bali Lane friends over volleyball and +65 6292 3800 Bugis pong, as well as lounging in its many deck chairs and cabanas, this Mambo Lucha Loco watering hole along Night at Taco eating Sentosa’s Tanjong Beach Zouk contests and throws the most gregarious One of the masked parties every Sunday. world’s wrestlers www.tanjongbeachclub.com highest ranked clubs, Zouk and duking it out, as well as 120 Tanjong Beach Walk its loyal following are also the Mexican Independence Day +65 6270 1355 HarbourFront inventors of a veritably and Cinco de Mayo parties are Singaporean genre. Mambo just a few ways revellers let Night is held several times a year, their hair down in Lucha Loco. Kilo including on the eve of public Sister establishments Super Lounge holidays, where partygoers are Loco in and in A stone’s welcome to mime out each Customs House too invite you throw away throwback song with a fun set to indulge in great Mexican from Lucha of moves. Those new to food, premium tequila and Loco, Kilo Lounge attracts a Mambo Night just need to take delicious margaritas. discerning crowd with cue from the veterans dancing www.super-loco.com underground guest DJs. on the platforms. Enter by its secret back 15 Duxton Hill www.zoukclub.com +65 6226 3938 alley entrance to discover Tanjong Pagar, Chinatown up-and-comers and cult 3C River Valley Road +65 6738 2988 Clarke Quay and Outram Park heroes of the electronic music scene, while making friends with Kilo’s friendly regulars over a tipple. Be sure to stop by award- winning bars of the neighbourhood like Tippling Club and Jekyll & Hyde too. www.kilokitchen.com 21 Tanjong Pagar Road +65 9824 9747 Tanjong Pagar, Chinatown and Outram Park

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Nominate now at www.SingaporeTourismAwards.com 30 BY NIGHT Take Me Out Now at the height of its cocktail revolution, Singapore’s bar scene proffers a litany of experiences, each one completely different from another. 28 HongKong Street One of the most celebrated speakeasies in the world, 28 HongKong Street’s namesake address will lead you to a secretive shopfront that opens to reveal a sophisticated cocktail bar. Enjoy good food and great cocktails by adept mixologists in this shining beacon of Singapore’s cocktail industry.

www.28hks.com 28 HongKong Street +65 8318 0328 Clarke Quay

Manhattan Bar Asia’s number one bar is Atlas gorgeously designed to A grand hall on the ground transport one back to floor of gothic building New York’s Roaring Twenties. Parkview Square, Atlas is A variety of wines, spirits home to the largest collection (including gins made of gins in the world. Soak in in-house), cocktails and its grandiose Art Deco interior can be enjoyed in this while rubbing shoulders with bewitching bar that is often its high-roller clientele. likened to scenes from The Great Gatsby movie. www.atlasbar.sg Employees Only 600 North Bridge Road One of the world’s most Regent Singapore, +65 6396 4466 Bugis 1 Cuscaden Road Level 2 venerated speakeasies, +65 6725 3377 Orchard Employees Only from New York City hires and trains superb mixologists, who sometimes choose to get the establishment’s EO logo tattooed as a badge of honour. Walk through its deceptive façade to discover a teeming watering hole spearheaded by Igor Hadzismajlovic, one of the original five partners of Employees Only in New York.

www.employeesonlysg.com 112 Amoy Street

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Smith Street Taps and Nutmeg & Clove MUST-DO SIDE QUEST: Good Luck Beerhouse A prominent stalwart that Craft beer connoisseurs spearheaded the emergence have to make a pilgrimage of Singapore’s mixology to Smith Street Taps, a bar movement, Nutmeg & Clove that purveys brews from has several inventive must-try around the world, out of an cocktails, including Singapore- unassuming hawker stall in themed King & Queen: A Chinatown. Good Luck Singapore foodie’s dream Beerhouse is a tiny but cocktail that combines durian charming hole in the wall and mangosteen, the “king Have wanton mee that sells bottled craft beers, and queen of fruits”, in an (Chinese alongside international ambitious but delicious cocktail. noodles) just below Native drafts from eight barrels. www.nutmegandclove.com.sg before your night out. The When one barrel finishes, 10 Ann Siang Hill founder of Wanton - Seng’s a new barrel from another +65 9389 9301 Telok Ayer Noodle Bar learned this part of the world is bestselling recipe from a welcomed into the fray. revered but retiring wanton mee hawker. Juicy and Chinatown Complex, crunchy, with the option 335 Smith Street #02-062 (Smith Street Taps) and of chilli, this classic 9 Haji Lane (Good Luck Beerhouse) Singaporean delicacy now Chinatown and Bugis draws a sizeable crowd respectively to this contemporary establishment every night.

Native Diligent craftsman Vijay Mudaliar distils his own gins and rums in Native and forages for botanicals himself, which he uses in his concoctions. His creative cocktails feature unusual ingredients, including a specific species of ants.

52a Amoy Street +65 8869 6520 Telok Ayer

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