EAT

Ban Heng Restaurant
The original branch of this legendary Teochew restaurant serves up classics like Cold Crab and Buddha Jumps Over the Wall. It recently underwent a renovation but has retained its signature dishes. They also do set menus for large groups.

Boon Keng Food Centre
There are some pretty great options here like the chee cheong fun or carrot cake from Yong Xiang stall. It gets pretty crowded during the weekdays when working-types congregate for lunch, but otherwise it’s a pretty idyllic place to get breakfast during the weekends.

L'Etoile Cafe
Inspired by the indie cafes of Japan, this quaint, off-the-beaten-track hangout features brunch staples like eggs benedict ($5.90) and banana nutella toast ($5.90), all at unbelievably affordable prices. We also like the vintage furniture adorning the space. 

The French Stall Bistrot
This quaint, unassuming cross between a restaurant and a kopitiam serves no-frills a la carte and set meals. We’re fans of the grilled beef entrecote with black pepper sauce and tasty stir-fried potato wedges. 

Jewel Cafe and Bar

Jewel Cafe and Bar
The second and larger branch of Jewel Coffee puts out drinks like the Portland ($7) ice coffee and white peach s angria ($16). Get the Praise the Lard ($18) burger, topped with bacon jam and apple slices or just a yogurt bowl with fruits and homemade granola ($9).

L.E. Cafe Confectionery and Pastry
You’ll find yummy traditional pastries here, such as pineapple tarts, rum balls and moon pies. The beancurd tarts are by far our favorite—they’re an ambrosial combination of silky beancurd custard and crunchy pie crust. 

Liberty Coffee
It’s a wholesale business most days, but around once a month, they open to the public. The coffee is amazing enough to stalk their Facebook page and figure out when they’ll be open next.

Ng Ah Sio Pork Ribs Soup Eating House
This popular stall has specialized in Teochew style bak kut teh since 1988. The soup base here is very peppery—just the way we like it. The tender ribs are served with various accompaniments like braised peanuts, fried dough fritters, kidneys and intestines.

Suprette

Suprette
Located in a charming boutique hotel, Suprette does American farelike chicken pot pie ($14) and the Suprette burger (from $19). They also do a mean brunch with ricotta pancakes with honey butter ($14) as well as corned beef hash ($14).

Tian Wai Tian Fishhead Steamboat
Started in the Serangoon neighborhood, this steamboat now has several branches around the island. Don’t miss the har cheong gai, or fried chicken with prawn paste while you’re here. They are fried to perfection. 

DO

The 1925 Microbrewery
We’re intrigued by this new restaurant and microbrewery, with its industrial steel vats and its peeling paint job. Check out the family-recipe pilsners and more brews in the coming weeks.

Central Sikh Gurdwara
Established in 1912, this pink granite and marble structure has become the main place of worship for around 15,000 Sikhs with its 13-meter high dome flecked in white, gold and grey mosaics. In the Sikh community, it is known as the Big Temple.

Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple

Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple
One of the city’s oldest religious sites, dating back to 1855, with statues of Lord Vishnu, Lakshmi, Andal and Garuda. It was gazetted as a national monument in 1978.

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