{"id":13978,"date":"2025-01-02T16:00:12","date_gmt":"2025-01-02T08:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/?p=13978"},"modified":"2025-08-29T13:17:18","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T05:17:18","slug":"things-to-do-in-chinatown-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-in-chinatown-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in Chinatown, Singapore: Food, culture and hidden gems"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Weekends in Singapore&#8217;s Chinatown area are never boring. We\u2019ve slurped noodles at hawker stalls, bar-hopped down neon-lit alleys, and wandered through temples dripping in history. Chinatown is constantly buzzing, and we\u2019ve scoped out the best things to eat, see, and do so you can skip the tourist traps and dive straight into the good stuff. For nearby neighbourhood recommendations, dive into our guides on <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/keong-saik-road-food\/\">Keong Saik Road<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/outram-park-food\/\">Outram Park<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/tanjong-pagar-food-restaurants-cafes\/\">Tanjong Pagar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Chinatown Singapore guide<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #333333;color:#333333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #333333;color:#333333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-in-chinatown-singapore\/#chinatown-singapore-guide-food-drinks\" title=\"Food &amp; drinks\">Food &amp; drinks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-in-chinatown-singapore\/#chinatown-singapore-guide-where-to-shop\" title=\"Where to shop\">Where to shop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-in-chinatown-singapore\/#chinatown-singapore-guide-things-to-do\" title=\"Things to do\">Things to do<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"chinatown-singapore-guide-food-drinks\"><\/span>Chinatown Singapore guide: Food &amp; drinks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>1. Spring Court Chinese Restaurant Singapore<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_311017\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-311017\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-311017 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Spring-Court-Chinese-Restaurant-Singapore-chinatown-guide-900x643.png\" alt=\"Spring Court Chinese Restaurant Singapore-chinatown-guide\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Spring-Court-Chinese-Restaurant-Singapore-chinatown-guide-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Spring-Court-Chinese-Restaurant-Singapore-chinatown-guide-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Spring-Court-Chinese-Restaurant-Singapore-chinatown-guide.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-311017\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Spring Court Chinese Restaurant Singapore via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This family-run gem in Chinatown has been a staple for decades, serving up hearty Singaporean Chinese food. Housed in a charming four-story heritage shophouse (there\u2019s even an elevator), it boasts private rooms with karaoke facilities \u2013 perfect for company dinners, weddings, or reunion feasts. But honestly, who needs a reason to indulge?<\/p>\n<p>Swing by for dim sum from 11am to 2.30pm and don\u2019t miss the shredded duck and century egg congee or the carrot cake with XO chilli sauce. For dinner, prepare for a feast of classics, from finger-licking chilli crab to show-stopping barbecued meats like Peking duck and crispy suckling pig.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.springcourt.com.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spring Court Chinese Restaurant Singapore<\/a>, 52-56 Upper Cross Street, Singapore 058348<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>2. Fortune Court<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_311018\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-311018\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-311018 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Fortune-Court-chinatown-singapore-900x643.png\" alt=\"Fortune Court-chinatown-singapore\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Fortune-Court-chinatown-singapore-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Fortune-Court-chinatown-singapore-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Fortune-Court-chinatown-singapore.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-311018\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Fortune Court<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When the pandemic forced King\u2019s Seafood to close its doors in 2020, the team could\u2019ve called it quits. But they revived the restaurant with a new name, Fortune Court. With a prime location buzzing with both tourists and locals, Fortune Court brings the same talented crew from a Michelin restaurant to the table. Their mission? To serve up quality, flavourful Cantonese cuisine.<\/p>\n<p>The menu is packed with mouthwatering highlights like white pepper crab, XO lobster ee-fu noodles, stir-fried asparagus with XO Sauce, soft shell crab, 3 cup beef, and black truffle sauce beef.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortunecourtsg.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fortune Court<\/a>, 31 Pagoda Street, Singapore 059190<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>3. Oriental Chinese Restaurant<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_287988\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-287988\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-287988 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Oriental-Chinese-Restaurant-chinatown-guide-900x643.png\" alt=\"Oriental Chinese Restaurant-chinatown-guide\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Oriental-Chinese-Restaurant-chinatown-guide-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Oriental-Chinese-Restaurant-chinatown-guide-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Oriental-Chinese-Restaurant-chinatown-guide.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-287988\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Oriental Chinese Restaurant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Spreading Chinese culinary joy for two decades, Oriental Chinese Restaurant is your passport to Northeast China&#8217;s delectable flavours. Highlights include grilled skewers such as mushrooms, mutton, beef, chicken feet, and squid as well as zi char-style plates like spicy sour fish, sweet and sour pork, salted egg pumpkin and garlic eggplant. It can get pretty busy during lunch and dinner times, so brace yourselves for long queues.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/orientalchineserestaurant.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Oriental Chinese Restaurant<\/a>, 193, 195 and 197 New Bridge Road, Singapore 059425<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>4. Chilli Pan Mee (Batu Road)<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_301260\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-301260\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-301260 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/chinatown-things-to-do-chilli-pan-mee-batu-road-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"chinatown-singapore-food-batu-road-chilli-pan-mee\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/chinatown-things-to-do-chilli-pan-mee-batu-road-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/chinatown-things-to-do-chilli-pan-mee-batu-road-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/chinatown-things-to-do-chilli-pan-mee-batu-road.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-301260\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Chilli Pan Mee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Don\u2019t be fooled by the unassuming storefront and no-frills atmosphere. Located in Far East Square, this chilli pan mee shop hits the spot with perfectly QQ noodles, gooey egg, crispy pork lard, fragrant minced meat and, of course, chilli crisp for a spicy kick. The chilli is served on the side so you can adjust the spice according to your liking. Other dishes include curry noodle soup, pork chop noodles and mee hoon kueh.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/chillipanmeeBatuRd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chilli Pan Mee (Batu Road)<\/a>, 22 China Street, Singapore 049564<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>5. Li Ji Chuan Chuan Xiang<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_266062\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-266062\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-266062 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/Li-Ji-Chuan-Chuan-Xiang-chinatown-guide-900x643.png\" alt=\"Li Ji Chuan Chuan Xiang chinatown singapore\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/Li-Ji-Chuan-Chuan-Xiang-chinatown-guide-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/Li-Ji-Chuan-Chuan-Xiang-chinatown-guide-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/Li-Ji-Chuan-Chuan-Xiang-chinatown-guide.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-266062\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Li Ji Chuan Chuan Xiang via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This hotpot hangout in Singapore&#8217;s Chinatown is raved about for its fresh seafood choices, flavourful soup bases, and succulent meat skewers. It&#8217;s also a great location for communal dining. Cool down with an ice-cold beer or a young coconut drink. And for all you <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/supper-spots-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">supper fanatics<\/a>, you\u2019ll be happy to know that this restaurant closes at 1am.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lijichuanchuan.sg\/12\/Home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Li Ji Chuan Chuan Xiang<\/a>, 295 South Bridge Road, Singapore 058838<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>6. Xiang Xiang Hunan Cuisine<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_301259\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-301259\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-301259 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/chinatown-things-to-do-xiang-xiang-hunan-cuisine-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"chinatown-things-to-do-xiang-xiang-hunan-cuisine\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/chinatown-things-to-do-xiang-xiang-hunan-cuisine-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/chinatown-things-to-do-xiang-xiang-hunan-cuisine-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/chinatown-things-to-do-xiang-xiang-hunan-cuisine.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-301259\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Xiang Xiang Hunan Cuisine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The folks at this Chinese restaurant (previously known as Hunan Cuisine Restaurant) have been serving authentic Hunan dishes since 2009. With 15 outlets islandwide today, safe to say it\u2019s still one of the go-to spots for locals when the spice craving hits. Order the Hunan-style stir-fried pork, sauerkraut fish in golden soup and spicy bullfrog, along with a massive pot of rice to go with it. The orders come in huge portions so you\u2019ll want to bring the whole crew along.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/xiangxianghunancuisinesg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Xiang Xiang Hunan Cuisine<\/a>, No. 8, 9 &amp; 10, 8 Mosque Street, Singapore 059488<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>7. Nomiya<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_251408\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-251408\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-251408 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/chinatown-nomiya-singapore-900x643.png\" alt=\"chinatown nomiya singapore\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/chinatown-nomiya-singapore-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/chinatown-nomiya-singapore-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/chinatown-nomiya-singapore.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-251408\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Nomiya<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A cosy little izakaya tucked away in the bustling heart of Chinatown, Nomiya sits behind an unassuming entrance that you\u2019ll likely walk past if you didn\u2019t know any better. But step in and you\u2019ll be treated to an incredible dining experience that\u2019s worlds apart from its neighbouring touristy hangouts. This casual eatery whips up tasty Japanese fusion small plates paired with great sake. We love that it doesn\u2019t put on any fancy airs; the owners are friendly and more than happy to talk you through their sake collection, which includes seasonal bottles from small breweries. Book a table for dinner so you can drink to your heart\u2019s content!<\/p>\n<p>Must-tries on the menu include gold dust charcoal chicken, tender charcoal-grilled skewers of chicken, pork and veggies, cold udon with truffle, and yuzu-glazed char-grilled pork jowl. If you\u2019re dining with a group, get the signature izakaya sets. You\u2019ll enjoy some of the restaurant\u2019s best dishes including foie gras chawanmushi, lobster croquette and oden. This is one place you\u2019ll be returning to time and again.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/nomiya.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Nomiya<\/a>, 11 Trengganu Street, Singapore 058465<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>8. Don Dae Bak Restaurant<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_301258\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-301258\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-301258 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/chinatown-things-to-do-don-dae-bak-facebook-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"chinatown-things-to-do-don-dae-bak-facebook\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/chinatown-things-to-do-don-dae-bak-facebook-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/chinatown-things-to-do-don-dae-bak-facebook-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/chinatown-things-to-do-don-dae-bak-facebook.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-301258\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Don Dae Bak via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Who\u2019s in for <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/korean-bbq-kbbq-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Korean BBQ<\/a>? It\u2019s tough to deny fine meats of ggoksal (beef flower prime rib), saengsamgyyeopsal (pork belly), chadolbagi (beef brisket) grilled right in front of you. Go for free-flow, a la carte and hotpot options.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dondaebak.SG\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Don Dae Bak Restaurant<\/a>, 35 Kreta Ayer Road, Singapore 089000<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>9. Yum Cha<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_246968\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-246968\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-246968 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/01\/yum-cha-guide-to-chinatown-singapore-900x643.png\" alt=\"yum-cha-guide-to-chinatown-singapore\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/01\/yum-cha-guide-to-chinatown-singapore-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/01\/yum-cha-guide-to-chinatown-singapore-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/01\/yum-cha-guide-to-chinatown-singapore.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-246968\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Yum Cha via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Singapore&#8217;s Chinatown is filled with <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-dim-sum-restaurants-singapore\/\">dim sum<\/a> restaurants and one popular spot is Yum Cha. It\u2019s been around since 2000 so it\u2019s a fan fave establishment. Have your fill of the usual suspects like spring rolls, wanton, dumplings, congee and egg tarts, as well as modern creations such as mango prawn sesame fritters and squid ink dumplings.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yumcha.com.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Yum Cha<\/a>, #02-01, 20 Trengganu Street, Singapore 058479<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>10. Hawker centres<\/h3>\n<p>Wanna grab a meal at a <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-hawker-centres-local-food-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hawker centre<\/a>? You\u2019ve come to the right place. In Chinatown, you can hawker centre hop your way to delicious food. There\u2019s <strong>Chinatown Complex Food Centre<\/strong> where you\u2019ll find several Michelin Bib Gourmand award-winning stalls and <strong>People&#8217;s Park Food Centre<\/strong> across the street to get your mala hot pot fix.<\/p>\n<p>At <strong>Hong Lim Food Centre<\/strong> nearby, expect more Michelin Bib award-winning food and some young hawkerpreneurs. Plus, y\u2019all know we love <strong>Amoy Street Food Centre<\/strong> and <strong>Maxwell<\/strong> which are also in this cultural precinct. Pro tip: want hawker centre-like delicious food and prices but with the comforts of aircon? People\u2019s Park Centre, an old-school mall opposite Chinatown Point mall, has a small but fab food court.<\/p>\n<h3>11. Guo Fu Steamboat<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_301257\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-301257\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-301257 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/chinatown-things-to-do-guo-fu-steamboat-facebook-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"chinatown-things-to-do-guo-fu-steamboat-facebook\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/chinatown-things-to-do-guo-fu-steamboat-facebook-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/chinatown-things-to-do-guo-fu-steamboat-facebook-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/chinatown-things-to-do-guo-fu-steamboat-facebook.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-301257\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Guo Fu Steamboat via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019re craving <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-steamboat-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">steamboat<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/soupy-est-xiao-long-bao\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">xiao long bao<\/a> at the same time, get the best of both worlds at this restaurant in Chinatown. Here, your hotpot meal can be complemented with free-flow xiao long bao to munch on while your soup is cooking. This steamboat spot is also known for its fresh beef slices, so order up a few portions for the table!<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/guofu.steamboat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Guo Fu Steamboat<\/a>, #02-01, Guoco Tower, 7 Wallich Street, Singapore 078884<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>12. Red Star Restaurant<\/h3>\n<p>We just have to start with our favourite type of Chinese food: <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-dim-sum-restaurants-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dim sum<\/a>. We like ours traditional at Red Star Restaurant, dated decor and pushcarts included. Dim sum aside, the menu\u2019s authentic Cantonese fare includes fried yam pots filled with scallops, prawn and cashew nuts and crispy thin suckling pig skin served with seasoned jelly thin strips.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p\/Red-Star-Restaurant-Pte-Ltd-100067657718790\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Red Star Restaurant<\/a>, #07-23, Block 54, Chin Swee Road, Singapore 160054<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>13. Tiong Shian Porridge<\/h3>\n<p>Calling all porridge aficionados (and <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/supper-spots-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">supper club members<\/a>)! Tiong Shian Porridge does excellent Cantonese-style congee and Chinese-styled fish carpaccio.<br \/>\n<em>Tiong Shian Porridge, 265 New Bridge Road, Singapore 088745<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>14. Old Chengdu Sichuan Cuisine Restaurant<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_207853\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-207853\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-207853 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/01\/old-chengdu-restaurant-chinatown-guide-singapore.png\" alt=\"Old Chengdu Sichuan Cuisine Restaurant\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/01\/old-chengdu-restaurant-chinatown-guide-singapore.png 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/01\/old-chengdu-restaurant-chinatown-guide-singapore.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/01\/old-chengdu-restaurant-chinatown-guide-singapore.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/01\/old-chengdu-restaurant-chinatown-guide-singapore.png 1024w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-207853\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Old Chengdu Sichuan Cuisine Restaurant via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Think you can handle the bold, fiery flavours of <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/sichuan-mala-restaurants-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sichuan cuisine<\/a>? Look no further than Old Chengdu Sichuan Cuisine Restaurant. The dishes are as close as the real deal. Don\u2019t leave without trying standouts such as Yuxiang shredded pork, double-boiled fish and special roast chicken. Oh, and remember to bring some tissue packets as it will get hot and sweaty!<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/oldchengdu.com.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Old Chengdu Sichuan Cuisine Restaurant<\/a>, 80 Pagoda Street, Singapore 059239<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>15. Koo Kee Yong Tow Foo Mee<\/h3>\n<p>People\u2019s Park Food Centre is chock full of local food, but Koo Kee Yong Tow Foo Mee is one of our favourites (noodles with tofu stuffed with fish paste).<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gaojifood.com\/brands\/koo-kee-yong-tow-foo-mee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Koo Kee Yong Tow Foo Mee<\/a>, People\u2019s Park Food Centre, 32 New Market Road, Singapore 050032<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>16. Liao Fan Hawker Chan Chinatown<\/h3>\n<p>Liao Fan Hawker Chan Chinatown has a lot to brag about. It is, after all, the world\u2019s first hawker stall to receive the prestigious Michelin star. The row of roast chickens and slabs of roast pork hanging over the stall is enough reason to brave the queue. Say yes to juicy chicken and pork, roasted to perfection.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liaofanhawkerchan.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Liao Fan Hawker Chan Chinatown<\/a>, multiple locations including Chinatown Complex Market &amp; Food Centre and 78 Smith Street<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>17. Dong Bei Ren Jia<\/h3>\n<p>Get your fill, a la <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-zi-char-restaurants-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">zi char style<\/a>, at Dong Bei Ren Jia. This Chinese restaurant serves up generous portions of your favourite dishes. Highlights include scallion pancakes, mung noodles and mapo tofu, just to name a few.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Dongbeirenjia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Dong Bei Ren Jia<\/a>, 22 Upper Cross Street, Singapore 058334<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>18. The Food Peeps Coffee and Deli<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_246967\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-246967\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-246967 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/01\/The-Food-Peeps-Coffee-and-Deli-900x643.png\" alt=\"The Food Peeps Coffee and Deli\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/01\/The-Food-Peeps-Coffee-and-Deli-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/01\/The-Food-Peeps-Coffee-and-Deli-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/01\/The-Food-Peeps-Coffee-and-Deli.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-246967\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: The Food Peeps Coffee and Deli via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Chinatown&#8217;s bustling energy can get pretty overwhelming, so if you&#8217;re looking for a place in Singapore to chill, this is it. The Food Peeps Coffee and Deli offers excellent cafe grub with an Asian twist. Think rendang on toast, halloumi and avocado bagelwich, and creamy chicken pesto pasta. We hear they whip up a solid cuppa coffee, too.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefoodpeeps.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Food Peeps Coffee and Deli<\/a>, #01-01, 34 Sago Street, Singapore 059026<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>19. Original Chew Kee Eating House (Chew Kee Soy Sauce Chicken)<\/h3>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve had a plate of the humble yet wholesome dish, you\u2019ll be completely won over. Think springy egg noodles (you can also select rice or kway teow) and flavourful braised soy sauce chicken along with soy sauce that brings the dish together.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/chewkee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Original Chew Kee Eating House<\/a> (Chew Kee Soy Sauce Chicken), 8 Upper Cross Street, Singapore 058327<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>20. Mei Heong Yuen Dessert<\/h3>\n<p>Cool down with traditional desserts that hit the spot. There are variations of snow ice bowls including durian, mango and lychee, mango with pomelo and sago, bird\u2019s nest, cheng tng and more. Pad your stomach with Cantonese dumplings, carrot cakes and chee chong fun.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meiheongyuendessert.com.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mei Heong Yuen Dessert<\/a>, multiple locations including Temple Street and Chinatown Point<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>21. Tong Heng<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_220816\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-220816\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-220816 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/09\/tong-heng.png\" alt=\"traditional cake shops | tong heng\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/09\/tong-heng.png 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/09\/tong-heng.png 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-220816\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Tong Heng via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For old school Chinese culture, it doesn\u2019t get more authentic than Tong Heng. This bakery is best known for having the most exceptional <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/old-school-traditional-cake-shops-bakery-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">traditional Chinese pastries<\/a> and desserts in town, especially its signature egg tarts and mooncakes.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tongheng.com.sg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Tong Heng<\/a>, 285 South Bridge Road, Singapore 058833<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>22. Nanyang Old Coffee<\/h3>\n<p>Coffee lovers who love traditional coffee can grab a fortifying cup of kopi at Nanyang Old Coffee at South Bridge Road. Accompany your drink with some traditional sweets, too.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/nanyangoldcoffee.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Nanyang Old Coffee<\/a>, 268 South Bridge Road, Singapore 058817<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>23. Dorothy&#8217;s Bar<\/h3>\n<p>Fondly known as one of the oldest gay bars in Singapore, this is a great place to mingle with the LGBTQ+ community. Enter through the \u2018yellow brick road\u2019 (they don\u2019t call it Dorothy\u2019s Bar for nothing) and step inside a cosy space. Stay comfy with daily promotions like all-night happy hours and discounts on selected cocktails.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DorothysSingapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Dorothy&#8217;s Bar<\/a>, 13A Trengganu Street, Singapore 058467<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>24. Smith Street Taps<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_246942\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-246942\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-246942 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/01\/Smith-Street-Taps-chinatown-singapore-900x643.png\" alt=\"Smith Street Taps-chinatown-singapore\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/01\/Smith-Street-Taps-chinatown-singapore-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/01\/Smith-Street-Taps-chinatown-singapore-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/01\/Smith-Street-Taps-chinatown-singapore.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-246942\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Smith Street Taps via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In the mood for a craft brew but don\u2019t want to skip out on fantastic hawker food? This hawker stall craft beer bar at Singapore&#8217;s Chinatown Complex offers an impressive number of draft beers \u2013 up to 12 at any one time. Here\u2019s your chance to sample unique and uncommon brews, paired with char kway teow, <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-hokkien-mee-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hokkien mee<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/chicken-rice-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chicken rice<\/a>\u00a0and more.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/smithstreettaps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Smith Street Taps<\/a>, #02-062, Chinatown Complex, 335 Smith Street, Singapore 050335<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>25. Pek Sin Choon<\/h3>\n<p>Rather a spot of tea? Get your Chinese tea leaves such as jasmine, pu&#8217;er, oolong, tie guanyin and more from Pek Sin Choon, one of the most established tea merchants in Singapore.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/peksinchoon.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Pek Sin Choon<\/a>, 36 Mosque Street, Singapore 059514<\/em><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"chinatown-singapore-guide-where-to-shop\"><\/span>Chinatown Singapore guide: Where to shop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>26. Binary Style<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_301253\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-301253\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-301253 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/chinatown-things-to-do-binary-style-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"chinatown-things-to-do-binary-style\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/chinatown-things-to-do-binary-style-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/chinatown-things-to-do-binary-style-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/chinatown-things-to-do-binary-style.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-301253\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Binary Style<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Take the time to explore and you\u2019ll find an array of local designer shops nestled in Chinatown \u2013 and the newly-opened Binary Style is one such hidden gem. A mere stone\u2019s throw away from the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, this homegrown lifestyle store specialises in creating unique prints that pay homage to the city\u2019s nature, architecture and rich heritage. Think colourful orchids, shophouses, Peranakan-inspired motifs and more.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for elegant, one-of-a-kind souvenirs, this is the place to check out. Browse through the wide range of products, each featuring one of these vibrant Singapore-inspired designs. Take your pick among the apparel collection including cotton shirts, dresses and scarves; charming accessories such as footwear and tote bags; as well as home and living products. Plus, Binary Style is part of the Singapore Tourism Board\u2019s endorsed list of Made With Passion brands so you\u2019ll be doing your part in supporting local!<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.binarystyle.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Binary Style<\/a>, #02-01, 25 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089132<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>27. The Social Space<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_301256\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-301256\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-301256 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/chinatown-things-to-do-the-social-space-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"chinatown-things-to-do-the-social-space\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/chinatown-things-to-do-the-social-space-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/chinatown-things-to-do-the-social-space-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/chinatown-things-to-do-the-social-space.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-301256\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: The Social Space<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We\u2019re big fans of this multi-concept space: it\u2019s a cafe, boutique store and nail salon rolled into one. But that\u2019s not the only reason why we love The Social Space. <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/zero-waste-stores-singapore\/\">Sustainability<\/a> is the name of the game here \u2013 there\u2019s a fair trade retail area that promotes accessible conscious living. Plus, the nail salon offers vocational training programmes for underprivileged women and the cafe has a wholesome food and beverage menu with planet-friendly ingredients.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesocialspace.co\/\">The Social Space<\/a>, #01-14, 333 Kreta Ayer Road, Singapore 080333<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>28. The Tintin Shop<\/h3>\n<p>Fans of this iconic series of books will squeal with joy at the number of collectables and memorabilia found at this official merchandise store. You\u2019ll find everything from figurines to stamps and tote bags to comic books. They also telecast episodes from the original series here.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/tintin.sg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Tintin Shop<\/a>, 274 South Bridge Road, Singapore 058823<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>29. Littered With Books<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_301254\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-301254\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-301254 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/chinatown-things-to-do-littered-with-books-facebook-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"chinatown-things-to-do-littered-with-books-facebook\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/chinatown-things-to-do-littered-with-books-facebook-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/chinatown-things-to-do-littered-with-books-facebook-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/chinatown-things-to-do-littered-with-books-facebook.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-301254\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Littered With Books via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Step into a bibliophile\u2019s paradise at this independent bookstore tucked away on Duxton Road. As the name of the store suggests, you\u2019ll be surrounded by books from all corners. Dive into a curated selection of literary fiction, non-fiction, thrillers, sci-fi, award-winning children\u2019s books and more. Ah, the cosy setup in a conserved heritage shophouse simply adds to the experience.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/lwbsg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Littered With Books<\/a>, 20 Duxton Road, Singapore 089486<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>30. People\u2019s Park Complex<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for textiles, buttons, costume jewellery and the like, check out the second floor of People\u2019s Park Complex. This place has a variety of shops &#8211; it&#8217;s an absolute DIY heaven.<br \/>\n<em>People\u2019s Park Complex, 1 Park Road, Singapore 059108<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>31. Pagoda Street Market<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-148392 size-medium aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/09\/Chinatown-Lion-head.jpg\" alt=\"Chinatown Pagoda Street market Singapore Honeycombers photography Darissa Lee\" width=\"929\" height=\"550\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/09\/Chinatown-Lion-head.jpg 929w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/09\/Chinatown-Lion-head.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/09\/Chinatown-Lion-head.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 929px) 100vw, 929px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 929px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 929\/550;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Yes, it\u2019s full of touristy tat, but when you want a lion dance puppet for the kiddos, a giant paper lantern or good luck pineapple (or have a hankering for some fresh durian), this is where it\u2019s at. Pagoda Street Market is a spectacle after the sun sets and the lanterns switch on. We still love it.<br \/>\n<em>Pagoda and Temple Streets, open daily<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>32. Yue Hwa Chinese Products<\/h3>\n<p>Of course, you can\u2019t miss Yue Hwa Chinese Products on Eu Tong Sen Road. It\u2019s your go-to emporium for all things Chinese \u2013 handicrafts, porcelain, furniture, herbs and loads more.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yuehwa.com.sg\/en-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Yue Hwa Chinese Products<\/a>, 70 Eu Tong Sen Street, Singapore 059805<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>33. Sia Huat<\/h3>\n<p>For the kitchen buffs, Sia Huat occupies three shop spaces along Temple Street and supplies top-grade kitchen tools to restaurants and hotels. Everything from Cole and Mason to KitchenAid can be found here.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.siahuat.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sia Huat<\/a>, No. 7, 9 &amp; 11 Temple Street, Singapore 058559<\/em><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"chinatown-singapore-guide-things-to-do\"><\/span>Chinatown Singapore guide: Things to do<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>34. Fuk Tak Chi Museum<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_148360\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-148360\" style=\"width: 930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-148360 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/04\/Fuk-Tak-Chi-Museum-Chinatown.jpg\" alt=\"Fuk Tak Chi Museum | Chinatown Singapore\" width=\"930\" height=\"550\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/04\/Fuk-Tak-Chi-Museum-Chinatown.jpg 930w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/04\/Fuk-Tak-Chi-Museum-Chinatown.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/04\/Fuk-Tak-Chi-Museum-Chinatown.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 930px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 930\/550;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-148360\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fuk Tak Chi Museum in Telok Ayer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The oldest Chinese temple in Singapore, Fuk Tak Chi Museum now displays over 200 artefacts donated by former residents of Chinatown. The building is one of the area\u2019s finest examples of restored architecture.<br \/>\n<em>Fuk Tak Chi Museum, 76 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 048464<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>35. Cool wall art<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_181505\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-181505\" style=\"width: 930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-181505 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/yip-yew-chong-mural-street-artist-13.jpg\" alt=\"Yip Yew Chong is one of Singapore\u2019s most famous street artists | Yip Yew Chong creates amazing murals across Singapore\" width=\"930\" height=\"549\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/yip-yew-chong-mural-street-artist-13.jpg 930w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/yip-yew-chong-mural-street-artist-13.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/yip-yew-chong-mural-street-artist-13.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 930px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 930\/549;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-181505\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Same place, different time.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We\u2019re so here for <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/yip-yew-chong-street-artist-murals-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yip Yew Chong\u2019s beautiful murals<\/a> that practically create portals into Singapore\u2019s culture-filled past. His 44m-long Thian Hock Keng mural took him 10 weekends to complete between work and three overseas trips. For more wall art inspo, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/street-art-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">street art series<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>36. Buddha Tooth Relic Temple<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_186255\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-186255\" style=\"width: 930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-186255 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/08\/Buddha-Tooth-Relic-Temple.jpg\" alt=\"Buddha Tooth Relic Temple | Guide to Chinatown, Singapore\" width=\"930\" height=\"551\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/08\/Buddha-Tooth-Relic-Temple.jpg 930w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/08\/Buddha-Tooth-Relic-Temple.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/08\/Buddha-Tooth-Relic-Temple.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 930px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 930\/551;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-186255\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Nicole Nithiyah<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Behold, the magnificent Buddha Tooth Relic Temple. Named after what\u2019s believed to be the left canine tooth of Buddha, the temple is based on Tang dynasty architectural style. It holds many relics including the sacred Buddha tooth (which can be viewed from the viewing gallery on the fourth floor) and a giant stupa made with 320kg of gold. Join the weekly guided tour to unearth more treasures, relics and secrets.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buddhatoothrelictemple.org.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Buddha Tooth Relic Temple &amp; Museum<\/a>, 288 South Bridge Road, Singapore 058840<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>37. Sri Mariamman Temple<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_186256\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-186256\" style=\"width: 930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-186256 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/08\/Mariamman-Temple.jpg\" alt=\"Sri Mariamman Temple | Guide to Chinatown, Singapore\" width=\"930\" height=\"550\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/08\/Mariamman-Temple.jpg 930w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/08\/Mariamman-Temple.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/08\/Mariamman-Temple.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 930px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 930\/550;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-186256\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Nicole Nithiyah<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Singapore\u2019s oldest Hindu temple, built in 1827, is one of the most iconic Hindu temples in Singapore. It\u2019s dedicated to the goddess Mariamman, whose power is to cure illness and disease.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/smt.org.sg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sri Mariamman Temple<\/a>, 244 South Bridge Road, Singapore 058793<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>38. Masjid Jamae (or Jamae Chulia Mosque)<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_186257\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-186257\" style=\"width: 930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-186257 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/08\/Masjid-Jamae-Chinatown.jpg\" alt=\"Masjid Jamae | Guide to Chinatown, Singapore\" width=\"930\" height=\"550\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/08\/Masjid-Jamae-Chinatown.jpg 930w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/08\/Masjid-Jamae-Chinatown.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/08\/Masjid-Jamae-Chinatown.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 930px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 930\/550;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-186257\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Nicole Nithiyah<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Only in Singapore will you find a mosque, a Buddhist temple and a Hindu temple located just a few steps away from each other. Sitting along South Bridge Road, Masjid Jamae is one of the oldest mosques in the city. The mosque stands out for its unique South Indian and neo-classical design. And that\u2019s just one of the reasons why it was gazetted as a national monument.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.masjidjamaechulia.sg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Masjid Jamae<\/a>, 218 South Bridge Road, Singapore 058767<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>39. Chinatown Heritage Centre<\/h3>\n<p><em>Temporarily closed.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Chinatown Heritage Centre is filled with recreations from the late 19th century and early 20th century. This authentic slice of Singapore&#8217;s history is all the more fascinating due to the presence of glinting skyscrapers just a few blocks away.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/chinatown.sg\/visit\/chinatown-heritage-centre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Chinatown Heritage Centre<\/a>, 48 Pagoda Street, Singapore 059207<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>40. Admire the architecture<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176715\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-176715\" style=\"width: 930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-176715 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/Untitled-design-96.png\" alt=\"Chinatown Singapore | A guide to Chinatown | Cultural precinct\" width=\"930\" height=\"550\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/Untitled-design-96.png 930w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/Untitled-design-96.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/Untitled-design-96.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 930px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 930\/550;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-176715\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Back when Pearl Bank Apartments was still around. Photography: Aditi Gaitonde Fernandes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Some of the most <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/singapore-architecture-buildings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iconic architectural structures<\/a> are in and around Chinatown Singapore, from the protected heritage shophouses to <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/pearl-bank-apartments-chinatown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pearl Bank Apartments<\/a> (now demolished to make way for a new condominium). Tip: to get a bird\u2019s eye view, head to the viewing gallery ($6) on the 50th floor of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinnacleduxton.com.sg\/Public.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Pinnacle@Duxton<\/a> \u2013 the site of one of the oldest HDBs in the country that was redeveloped in 2009.<\/p>\n<p>Double tip: don\u2019t have the time or inclination to head to The Pinnacle\u2019s gallery? Hop over to the fifth storey of the green-hued HDB complex on Upper Cross Street (above Hong Lim Food Centre) for a good enough (and free) view of the precinct.<\/p>\n<p>Now you&#8217;re armed with all the info you need to explore the best of Singapore&#8217;s Chinatown!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Weekends in Singapore&#8217;s Chinatown area are never boring. We\u2019ve slurped noodles at hawker stalls, bar-hopped down neon-lit alleys, and wandered through temples dripping in history. Chinatown is constantly buzzing, and we\u2019ve scoped out the best things to eat, see, and do so you can skip the tourist traps and dive straight into the good stuff. 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