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Food scene

Sinpopo Brand

With a school attendance logbook that doubles up as a menu, along with tin cups and retro flooring, Sinpopo Brand exudes undeniable old school vibes. Run by the folks behind Awfully Chocolate, the cafe pays tribute to Joo Chiat’s traditional heritage while adding a spruce of modern charm through their innovative cuisines. Armed with their new menu, expect to find familiar local favourites with a Western twist with mains like the Sinpopo Beef Shortrib Horfun ($16) and desserts like the Orange Kaya Pisang Crème Brûlée ($7). We tried out one of their best sellers – the Har Jeong Kai Burger ($16). On first bite, this juicy burger exceeded all of my expectations and set the bar for chicken burgers everywhere. Covered with a prawn paste batter and fried to a perfect crisp, the succulent piece of har jeong kai oozed with sinful juiciness as I sliced through this delicious monster. The mayonnaise dripping over the sides also did a nice job of combining all the ingredients in a delectable manner and gave the har jeong kai that extra kick. For dessert, we got a taste of the Chilled Pandan Soufflé ($9), which can be summed up in 2 words – delightfully lemak. The pandan soufflé was fragrant and creamy, pairing very nicely with the bed of almond streusel. The thin sesame dentelle, made with pieces of dried caramelized crêpes, gave the dish an extra crisp, localising this dessert and making it comfortingly familiar to any Singaporean palate. But don’t just take our word for it, try these delicious treats for yourself! Address: 458 Joo Chiat Rd, Singapore 427671 Opening Hours: Tues to Thurs 12 pm – 10 pm | Fri to Sat 12 pm – 12 am | Sun 12 pm- 10 pm | Closed on Mondays

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Sinpopo Brand

458 Joo Chiat Rd

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With a school attendance logbook that doubles up as a menu, along with tin cups and retro flooring, Sinpopo Brand exudes undeniable old school vibes. Run by the folks behind Awfully Chocolate, the cafe pays tribute to Joo Chiat’s traditional heritage while adding a spruce of modern charm through their innovative cuisines. Armed with their new menu, expect to find familiar local favourites with a Western twist with mains like the Sinpopo Beef Shortrib Horfun ($16) and desserts like the Orange Kaya Pisang Crème Brûlée ($7). We tried out one of their best sellers – the Har Jeong Kai Burger ($16). On first bite, this juicy burger exceeded all of my expectations and set the bar for chicken burgers everywhere. Covered with a prawn paste batter and fried to a perfect crisp, the succulent piece of har jeong kai oozed with sinful juiciness as I sliced through this delicious monster. The mayonnaise dripping over the sides also did a nice job of combining all the ingredients in a delectable manner and gave the har jeong kai that extra kick. For dessert, we got a taste of the Chilled Pandan Soufflé ($9), which can be summed up in 2 words – delightfully lemak. The pandan soufflé was fragrant and creamy, pairing very nicely with the bed of almond streusel. The thin sesame dentelle, made with pieces of dried caramelized crêpes, gave the dish an extra crisp, localising this dessert and making it comfortingly familiar to any Singaporean palate. But don’t just take our word for it, try these delicious treats for yourself! Address: 458 Joo Chiat Rd, Singapore 427671 Opening Hours: Tues to Thurs 12 pm – 10 pm | Fri to Sat 12 pm – 12 am | Sun 12 pm- 10 pm | Closed on Mondays

Guan Hoe Soon Restaurant

Guan Hoe Soon is possibly Singapore’s oldest Nyonya restaurant that has been dishing out authentic Peranakan fare since 1953. Now run by the founder’s granddaughter and her husband, you can count on Guan Hoe Soon Restaurant to bring you a scrumptious Peranakan feast as they pride themselves in using only the freshest ingredients and a selective choice of spices without skimping on the quality of their food. 40 Joo Chiat Place Singapore 427764 Tel: +65 6344 2761 Daily: 10.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 9.30pm Nearest Station: Eunos/ Paya Lebar

Guan Hoe Soon Restaurant

200 Joo Chiat Pl

Guan Hoe Soon is possibly Singapore’s oldest Nyonya restaurant that has been dishing out authentic Peranakan fare since 1953. Now run by the founder’s granddaughter and her husband, you can count on Guan Hoe Soon Restaurant to bring you a scrumptious Peranakan feast as they pride themselves in using only the freshest ingredients and a selective choice of spices without skimping on the quality of their food. 40 Joo Chiat Place Singapore 427764 Tel: +65 6344 2761 Daily: 10.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 9.30pm Nearest Station: Eunos/ Paya Lebar

Long Phung - Vietnamese Cuisine

Located just across the street from Jinji Teochew Traditional Steamboat Restaurant and Enjoué Bakery, Long Phung is a restaurant whose menu focuses primarily on Vietnamese cuisine. Once a hidden gem in Joo Chiat, Long Phung is now a place where many flock to for authentic Vietnamese fare without breaking the bank. 159 Joo Chiat Road Singapore 427436 Tel: +65 6440 6959 Daily: 12pm – 11pm

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Long Phung - Vietnamese Cuisine

159 Joo Chiat Rd

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Located just across the street from Jinji Teochew Traditional Steamboat Restaurant and Enjoué Bakery, Long Phung is a restaurant whose menu focuses primarily on Vietnamese cuisine. Once a hidden gem in Joo Chiat, Long Phung is now a place where many flock to for authentic Vietnamese fare without breaking the bank. 159 Joo Chiat Road Singapore 427436 Tel: +65 6440 6959 Daily: 12pm – 11pm

Mr and Mrs Mohgan's Super Crispy Roti Prata

Remarked as one of the best roti prata stalls in Singapore, Mr & Mrs Mohgan’s Super Crispy Roti Prata is located within a shabby, old-world-looking coffee shop named ‘Poh Ho Restaurant’ along Crane Road. Here they serve real-deal, crispy prata flipped to perfection to give the right amount of crispiness on the edges and a fairly fluffy interior. Their curries—not that you need it—are extremely fragrant and pair well with their doughy goodness. 7 Crane Road Singapore 429356 Tel: +65 9794 3124 (Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays) Thu to Sun: 6.30am – 1pm

Mr and Mrs Mohgan's Super Crispy Roti Prata

300 Joo Chiat Rd

Remarked as one of the best roti prata stalls in Singapore, Mr & Mrs Mohgan’s Super Crispy Roti Prata is located within a shabby, old-world-looking coffee shop named ‘Poh Ho Restaurant’ along Crane Road. Here they serve real-deal, crispy prata flipped to perfection to give the right amount of crispiness on the edges and a fairly fluffy interior. Their curries—not that you need it—are extremely fragrant and pair well with their doughy goodness. 7 Crane Road Singapore 429356 Tel: +65 9794 3124 (Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays) Thu to Sun: 6.30am – 1pm

Rabbit Carrot Gun

Anytime those hunger pangs strike, you can simply head downstairs to the cafe where you’ll be able to tuck into comfort food like Eggs Benedict, Quiche Lorraine and pancakes. When night falls, the menu switches up featuring sharing plates and dishes like Braised Beef Cheek. Address: 49 E Coast Rd, 428768 Opening Hours: Mon to Sun: 8.30 am – 10.30 pm

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Rabbit Carrot Gun

47 - 49 E Coast Rd

29 personas del lugar lo recomiendan

Anytime those hunger pangs strike, you can simply head downstairs to the cafe where you’ll be able to tuck into comfort food like Eggs Benedict, Quiche Lorraine and pancakes. When night falls, the menu switches up featuring sharing plates and dishes like Braised Beef Cheek. Address: 49 E Coast Rd, 428768 Opening Hours: Mon to Sun: 8.30 am – 10.30 pm

Chin Mee Chin

This old school coffee shop has been serving up sweet treats like egg tarts, cream puffs and other traditional breakfast staples for more than 80 years, but the real deal here is their kaya toast. If you think the kaya toast you’ll find at your neighbourhood kopitiam is as traditional as it gets, wait till you try the kaya toast at Chin Mee Chin Confectionary! Best dipped with a side a soft boiled eggs, mixed with a dash of dark sauce and a sprinkle of pepper, these traditional kaya toasts are beyond compare. Who knew that just 3 ordinary ingredients hastily combined could be this mindblowingly tasty? Unlike your typical kaya toast which comes with thin crusty bread slices, these ones were light, fluffy and divinely yummy. Address: 204 E Coast Rd, Singapore 428903 Opening Hours: Tues to Sun 8.30 am – 4 pm | Closed on Monday

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Chin Mee Chin

204 E Coast Rd

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This old school coffee shop has been serving up sweet treats like egg tarts, cream puffs and other traditional breakfast staples for more than 80 years, but the real deal here is their kaya toast. If you think the kaya toast you’ll find at your neighbourhood kopitiam is as traditional as it gets, wait till you try the kaya toast at Chin Mee Chin Confectionary! Best dipped with a side a soft boiled eggs, mixed with a dash of dark sauce and a sprinkle of pepper, these traditional kaya toasts are beyond compare. Who knew that just 3 ordinary ingredients hastily combined could be this mindblowingly tasty? Unlike your typical kaya toast which comes with thin crusty bread slices, these ones were light, fluffy and divinely yummy. Address: 204 E Coast Rd, Singapore 428903 Opening Hours: Tues to Sun 8.30 am – 4 pm | Closed on Monday

Old Airport Road Food Centre

The older generation would be familiar with Old Airport Road as this was where Singapore’s first civil airport, Kallang Airport, once stood. The airport ceased operations when the new Singapore International Airport opened at Paya Lebar. Though Old Airport Road might have lost its glory, people started flocking back to the area when the food centre opened in 1973. Today, there are more than 150 hawker stalls at the food centre, and among them, an overwhelming number of well-known stalls with loyal supporters. It’s hard to navigate around the rows of stalls, and even harder to decide on your choice of food.

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Old Airport Road Food Centre

51 Old Airport Rd

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The older generation would be familiar with Old Airport Road as this was where Singapore’s first civil airport, Kallang Airport, once stood. The airport ceased operations when the new Singapore International Airport opened at Paya Lebar. Though Old Airport Road might have lost its glory, people started flocking back to the area when the food centre opened in 1973. Today, there are more than 150 hawker stalls at the food centre, and among them, an overwhelming number of well-known stalls with loyal supporters. It’s hard to navigate around the rows of stalls, and even harder to decide on your choice of food.