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Hidden Gems in East 

The East of Singapore is a largely residential region that has 20km of beach, excellent seafood eateries, and plenty of cycle paths as its drawcard. What it lacks in tourist attractions and business centres, it makes up for with sports facilities, reasonably priced and spacious condos, and acres of parkland. Follow us as we uncover the Hidden Gems you can find in East of Singapore. 

  Budget Price Range
 FOC = Free of Charge             
            $  =  < $10         
       $$  =  $10<$20           
           $$$  = >$20

328 Katong Laksa

Food

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The founder of Katong Laksa, Ms Nancy Koh, took a period of six months through many rounds of trial and error, to create and perfect the recipe. Of the 45 years of existence of laksa in Singapore, Katong Laksa has been a well-known favourite for the last 22 years, which was highly recommended by Yan Can Cook in 2001. It has even attracted the interests of celebrities around Asia who flew here from Hong Kong, Taiwan etc.

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Inspirasi Mee Rebus

Food

$

In 1970, the company was founded. They used to help their parents sell mee rebus on a trishaw when they were kids. They currently serve a snaking line of clients at Inspirasi, 50 years later. Foodies come from all around the island for the thick, savory gravy.

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Flaming Spice

Food

$$

Flaming Spice is a Muslim-friendly restaurant dishing out delicious Thai, Indian, Indonesian, Western & Middle Eastern fares.

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Mad Nest

Art

$$

A combination of framed paintings, pictures, and even dried bouquets adorn the café's walls, all created by aspiring artists from schools such as Temasek Polytechnic and Raffles Institution.

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Old Bibik's Peranakan Kitchen

Food

$$

A casual Peranakan diner based in Singapore that serves an array of delectable Nyonya dishes. Featured in various media publications including The Straits Times, MyPaper, Channel U, TCS5, Her World and many more.

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Peranakan Shophouses

Attractions

F.O.C

Shophouses used to be a common sight in Singapore's past. Now only a few remain, but these Peranakan Shophouses will continue to show Singapore's heritage.

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Mizzy Corner Nasi Lemak

Food

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Changi Village Food Centre is noted for its numerous nasi lemak stalls, making it a popular place to satisfy a nasi lemak appetite. Mizzy Corner, one of the more popular stalls with customers regularly joining the wait, stands among the crowd. If you Google "best nasi lemak stall in Changi Village Food Centre," Mizzy Corner is sure to come up as one of the top results.

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Chicken Curry Rice, Colbar

Food

$$

For a weeknight dinner, try this delicious Chinese chicken curry recipe! This Singaporean version of curry is a go-to supper for your family, with tender chunks of chicken, carrots, and potatoes cooked in a rich savory curry sauce.

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Dil‘B Restaurant Nasi Briyani

Food

$$

Dil’B is situated at Block 1 Changi Village. It is an Indian eating stall that serves your usual pratas and mee goreng. But the dish that separates them from the rest of the pack would be their delicious mouth watering sinful Mutton Briyani.

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Suka Ramai Mama Power

Food

$$

Suka Ramai Mama Power serves familiar Indian Muslim dishes, but they've gained some serious fans for their generous portions and delicious flavours!

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Quentin’s the Eurasian Restaurant

Food

$$

Quentin known as the "Skinny Chef," learned Eurasian cooking from his grandparents. He has taken the risk of opening a Eurasian restaurant, fully aware that his sharpest critics will be Eurasian family cooks.

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Smith Marine Floating Kelong Restaurant

Attractions

$$$

What began as a fish farm in 2006, has transformed into the 1st floating seafood restaurant in Singapore. Hungry for freshly caught seafood, then this is the place to visit! 

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Kampong Lorong Buangkok

Attractions

F.O.C

Kampong Lorong Buangkok is the last surviving Kampong village in Singapore. With a population of roughly 30 residents, comprising of both Malay and Chinese families, the village is small. Curious to know why this village has survived the test of time? Then read more to find out!

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Guan Hoe Soon Restaurant

Food

$$

Singapore's oldest Nyonya restaurant continues to serve some of the city's greatest Peranakan cuisine. In fact, the restaurant (which opened in 1953) is said to be a favorite of the late former Prime Minister Lee Kwan Yew. Ayam buah keluak, sayur lodeh (vegetables in coconut curry), and udang assam pedas (prawns in a spicy tamarind sauce) are Nyonya mainstays that provide a taste of superb Nyonya cuisine.

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328 Katong Laksa

The founder of Katong Laksa, Ms Nancy Koh, took a period of six months through many rounds of trial and error, to create and perfect the recipe. Of the 45 years of existence of laksa in Singapore, Katong Laksa has been a well-known favourite for the last 22 years, which was highly recommended by Yan Can Cook in 2001. It has even attracted the interests of celebrities around Asia who flew here from Hong Kong, Taiwan etc.

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Chicken Curry Rice, Colbar

For a weeknight dinner, try this delicious Chinese chicken curry recipe! This Singaporean version of curry is a go-to supper for your family, with tender chunks of chicken, carrots, and potatoes cooked in a rich savory curry sauce.

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Inspirasi Mee Rebus

In 1970, the company was founded. They used to help their parents sell mee rebus on a trishaw when they were kids. They currently serve a snaking line of clients at Inspirasi, 50 years later. Foodies come from all around the island for the thick, savory gravy.

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Dil‘B Restaurant Nasi Briyani

Dil’B is situated at Block 1 Changi Village. It is an Indian eating stall that serves your usual pratas and mee goreng. But the dish that separates them from the rest of the pack would be their delicious mouth watering sinful Mutton Briyani.

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Flaming Spice is a Muslim-friendly restaurant dishing out delicious Thai, Indian, Indonesian, Western & Middle Eastern fares.

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Suka Ramai Mama Power

Suka Ramai Mama Power serves familiar Indian Muslim dishes, but they've gained some serious fans for their generous portions and delicious flavours!

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Quentin’s the Eurasian Restaurant

Quentin known as the "Skinny Chef," learned Eurasian cooking from his grandparents. He has taken the risk of opening a Eurasian restaurant, fully aware that his sharpest critics will be Eurasian family cooks.

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A casual Peranakan diner based in Singapore that serves an array of delectable Nyonya dishes. Featured in various media publications including The Straits Times, MyPaper, Channel U, TCS5, Her World and many more.

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Mad Nest

A combination of framed paintings, pictures, and even dried bouquets adorn the café's walls, all created by aspiring artists from schools such as Temasek Polytechnic and Raffles Institution.

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Smith Marine Floating Kelong Restaurant

What began as a fish farm in 2006, has transformed into the 1st floating seafood restaurant in Singapore. Hungry for freshly caught seafood, then this is the place to visit! 

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Peranakan Shophouses

Shophouses used to be a common sight in Singapore's past. Now only a few remain, but these Peranakan Shophouses will continue to show Singapore's heritage.

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Kampong Lorong Buangkok

Kampong Lorong Buangkok is the last surviving Kampong village in Singapore. With a population of roughly 30 residents, comprising of both Malay and Chinese families, the village is small. Curious to know why this village has survived the test of time? Then read more to find out!

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Changi Village Food Centre is noted for its numerous nasi lemak stalls, making it a popular place to satisfy a nasi lemak appetite. Mizzy Corner, one of the more popular stalls with customers regularly joining the wait, stands among the crowd. If you Google "best nasi lemak stall in Changi Village Food Centre," Mizzy Corner is sure to come up as one of the top results.

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Guan Hoe Soon Restaurant

Singapore's oldest Nyonya restaurant continues to serve some of the city's greatest Peranakan cuisine. In fact, the restaurant (which opened in 1953) is said to be a favorite of the late former Prime Minister Lee Kwan Yew. Ayam buah keluak, sayur lodeh (vegetables in coconut curry), and udang assam pedas (prawns in a spicy tamarind sauce) are Nyonya mainstays that provide a taste of superb Nyonya cuisine.

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