Keong Saik Road
Famous Eats
Tong Ah Eating House
Craving for a yummy piece of Singapore? Look no further than the folks at Tong Ah Eating House – arguably the authority in yummilicious local fare in Keong Saik territory at unbeatable prices (not bluffing!). Patrons usually go for the drool-worthy Sambal Fried Rice, as well as the best rendition of kaya toast and big, voluptuous eggs that leave you craving for more.
The Guild
The Guild prides itself as THE place for excellent craft beers, and they’re really good at making you feel like you’re part of a guild operating in an understorey tavern. The bar has a penchant for collaborating with local produce and farmers, and diners can expect to be spoilt with food such as locally grown oysters (from our very own Pulau Ubin) and bak chor mee-inspired pasta. Don’t you even dare to forget trying out the drinks at The Guild!
Potato Head
Whenever someone hears about Keong Saik Road, Potato Head automatically pops up – it’s really difficult to not see it. Standing at 3 storeys tall right smack in the middle of Keong Saik Road, Potato Head has made it into the commoner’s list of favourite bars to go to celebrate #TGIF with a unique 4-in-1 dining concept. It includes gourmet burgers at Three Buns, reservation-only bar Studio 1939, and a gorgeous rooftop garden that wow with their Tequila Sundae and Royal Gin and Juice that’s truly fit for royalty.
Kafe UTU
Singapore is a melting pot of cultures, and that cannot be truer when we have Kafe UTU, an African-themed restaurant that has made Keong Saik its home. It probably made it into our list because the feels it gives its patrons is different from the mainstream cafés out there. Experience the African feels on the lounge level, replete with heavy wooden furniture from Kenya that marries well with rich, colourful fabrics. Together with African accessories and artifacts, they work well together to create a cosy African living space. Added perks include a cosy alfresco area at the back where one can have a view of the surroundings.
Keong Saik Road is essentially little Chinatown – it’s a street that’s populated by heritage shophouses built in the 1950s and 60s that are home to some of the best gastronomy places in Central Singapore. Other than Potato Head Singapore which is an oft-visited spot for chill Friday evenings, Keong Saik Road is also a mini-food capital because of the presence of long-established local food fix Tong Ah Eating House and Michelin-starred affair Meta Restaurant.
In addition to Keong Saik Road’s reputation as a foodie’s enclave, it’s also paradise for those looking to make their Instagram feed more aesthetic. The Working Capital Wall Mural is a whimsical piece of street art that finds itself along the walls of Keong Saik Road, waiting for the click of a shutter. Created by local art duo Ripple Root, this instaworthy wall is inspired by nature and wildlife. In addition to this wall, there are lots of alleys which are populated with interesting elements for those obsessed with #OOTDs.
Keong Saik Road’s conserved shophouses, which stand in stark contrast to the backdrop of tall commercial skyscrapers that dominate the Central Business District, house a trove of world-class restaurants, hip bars and bustling creative hubs, making the neighbourhood perfect for urban discovery.
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Ripple Root Wall Mural
Commissioned by The Working Capitol in 2016, Ripple Root transformed uninspiring white slabs at Keong Saik Road into playful backdrops filled with their own version of floral designs of the traditional Peranakan tiles around the vicinity. Indeed, the project injected life into the traditional image of decades-old Keong Saik Road, and will inject new life in your Instagram feed, too.
Where
The Working Capitol Building (next to LOLOKU)
1 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089109
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CruCycle Multi-colour Dotted Wall @ Duxton Hill
Just a stone’s throw away from Keong Saik lies a pretty wall that few know of – that is the CruCycle multi-colour Dotted Wall. The bright, colourful dots will surely work wonders as a refresher in your Instagram feed, and your friends will ask you where you took it.
Just remember to up your street cred, don’t reveal under any circumstances.
Where
Next to CruCycle
68 Duxton Road, Singapore 089527
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‘Amah’ mural by Yip Yew Chong @ Everton Park
Just a hop away from Duxton lies the work of respected local painter Yip Yew Chong’s very first public mural that shows off the rich Peranakan culture, as well as a sentimental personification of the artist’s younger days, back when he was living in the neighbourhood.
Where
40 Everton Road, Singapore 089393
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