Visit Tiong Bahru

Author: Dipankar Shukla  Date: 27 January 2021 Want to thank Cupid? Well thank us instead! From being featured in’ Crazy Rich Asians’ to being tagged as one of ‘Hippiest Part of the Town’ (Source: Visit Singapore), Tiong Bahru has earned its name among the best with its age-old charm and having the best places to…

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Great World City is a grand shopping mall with 6 levels, found at the fringe of Tiong Bahru, between Kim Seng Road and Zion Road, near River Valley Road. On top of the shopping mall sits 18-storey of office building and 35-storey of serviced apartment. The current Great World City complex is erected on the site of…

Set against the backdrop of the hipster’s / culturally rich Tiong Bahru, right at its fringe lies blocks of 1-room rented flats. The Tiong Bahru Orchid is a neighbourhood built in 1960s, and has been the home of many residence even till today. Unlike its much fancier counterparts in the other parts of Tiong Bahru,…

The Tiong Bahru Air Raid Shelter is not only a special heritage site in Tiong Bahru, but also an important war heritage site of Singapore. It is Singapore’s last pre-WWII civilian air raid shelter that still exists today! Constructed in 1939, the shelter has been left untouched except for minor reparations, maintaining its original architectural…

Tiong Bahru has become famous in recent years for its bumper crop of brand-new cafes, but lesser known are its equally established restaurant outlets, which make up a significant chapter in its culinary heritage. Here, savour everything from classic picks to foreign flavours, all tossed into a melting pot that truly reflects the rich diversity…

Tiong Bahru Plaza, a sprawling shopping centre located at the fringes of the estate, is the neighbourhood’s go-to spot for a brief respite from the sweltering heat—and a host of shopping, dining and entertainment options. Whether you’re a seasoned local or an uninitiated visitor, Tiong Bahru Plaza is filled with surprises at every twist and…

Top 10 Hawker Food in Tiong Bahru *Not Ranked In Order* It goes without saying that our unique hawker culture is deeply ingrained into the fabric of Singaporean society. A visit to the hawker centre is a regular part of many people’s daily routine—but even more than that, it is a melting pot of all…

All across the island, Tiong Bahru is renowned for its vibrant culinary scene, featuring a medley of traditional cuisines and new trends, and its historical significance as one of the oldest housing estates in Singapore. Certainly, any visitor to this idyllic neighbourhood will find themselves asking the question: how many ways are there to spend…

The Tiong Bahru Market and Food Centre is one of the estate’s most familiar landmarks, and a cornerstone of its cultural (and culinary) heritage. Walking along the rows of shops bursting with goods on the ground floor, or circling the hawker stalls smelling of grease and sweet chilli on the second, one is struck by…