{"id":19503,"date":"2024-12-06T12:00:42","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T04:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/?p=19503"},"modified":"2025-09-12T15:58:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T07:58:22","slug":"jalan-besar-food-things-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/jalan-besar-food-things-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Jalan Besar food guide: Cafes, restaurants and things to do"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Jalan Besar&#8217;s food is reason enough to visit \u2013 think trendy cafes, local hawker heroes and creative restaurants tucked into old shophouses. But beyond eating, the neighbourhood is a fun mix of history, indie boutiques and quirky nightlife. It\u2019s a place where you can brunch, shop and end with cocktails all on the same street. Love exploring? Pair this guide with our walk-throughs of <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/little-india-singapore-neighbourhood-guide\/\">Little India<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/farrer-park-food\/\">Farrer Park&#8217;s food<\/a> spots.<span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Jalan Besar guide: Food and drinks<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Moonchild<\/h3>\n<div class=\"\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DCb4Ur5y7kq\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:500px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DCb4Ur5y7kq\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/p>\n<div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:block; height:50px; margin:0 auto 12px; width:50px;\"><svg width=\"50px\" height=\"50px\" viewBox=\"0 0 60 60\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><g transform=\"translate(-511.000000, -20.000000)\" fill=\"#000000\"><g><path d=\"M556.869,30.41 C554.814,30.41 553.148,32.076 553.148,34.131 C553.148,36.186 554.814,37.852 556.869,37.852 C558.924,37.852 560.59,36.186 560.59,34.131 C560.59,32.076 558.924,30.41 556.869,30.41 M541,60.657 C535.114,60.657 530.342,55.887 530.342,50 C530.342,44.114 535.114,39.342 541,39.342 C546.887,39.342 551.658,44.114 551.658,50 C551.658,55.887 546.887,60.657 541,60.657 M541,33.886 C532.1,33.886 524.886,41.1 524.886,50 C524.886,58.899 532.1,66.113 541,66.113 C549.9,66.113 557.115,58.899 557.115,50 C557.115,41.1 549.9,33.886 541,33.886 M565.378,62.101 C565.244,65.022 564.756,66.606 564.346,67.663 C563.803,69.06 563.154,70.057 562.106,71.106 C561.058,72.155 560.06,72.803 558.662,73.347 C557.607,73.757 556.021,74.244 553.102,74.378 C549.944,74.521 548.997,74.552 541,74.552 C533.003,74.552 532.056,74.521 528.898,74.378 C525.979,74.244 524.393,73.757 523.338,73.347 C521.94,72.803 520.942,72.155 519.894,71.106 C518.846,70.057 518.197,69.06 517.654,67.663 C517.244,66.606 516.755,65.022 516.623,62.101 C516.479,58.943 516.448,57.996 516.448,50 C516.448,42.003 516.479,41.056 516.623,37.899 C516.755,34.978 517.244,33.391 517.654,32.338 C518.197,30.938 518.846,29.942 519.894,28.894 C520.942,27.846 521.94,27.196 523.338,26.654 C524.393,26.244 525.979,25.756 528.898,25.623 C532.057,25.479 533.004,25.448 541,25.448 C548.997,25.448 549.943,25.479 553.102,25.623 C556.021,25.756 557.607,26.244 558.662,26.654 C560.06,27.196 561.058,27.846 562.106,28.894 C563.154,29.942 563.803,30.938 564.346,32.338 C564.756,33.391 565.244,34.978 565.378,37.899 C565.522,41.056 565.552,42.003 565.552,50 C565.552,57.996 565.522,58.943 565.378,62.101 M570.82,37.631 C570.674,34.438 570.167,32.258 569.425,30.349 C568.659,28.377 567.633,26.702 565.965,25.035 C564.297,23.368 562.623,22.342 560.652,21.575 C558.743,20.834 556.562,20.326 553.369,20.18 C550.169,20.033 549.148,20 541,20 C532.853,20 531.831,20.033 528.631,20.18 C525.438,20.326 523.257,20.834 521.349,21.575 C519.376,22.342 517.703,23.368 516.035,25.035 C514.368,26.702 513.342,28.377 512.574,30.349 C511.834,32.258 511.326,34.438 511.181,37.631 C511.035,40.831 511,41.851 511,50 C511,58.147 511.035,59.17 511.181,62.369 C511.326,65.562 511.834,67.743 512.574,69.651 C513.342,71.625 514.368,73.296 516.035,74.965 C517.703,76.634 519.376,77.658 521.349,78.425 C523.257,79.167 525.438,79.673 528.631,79.82 C531.831,79.965 532.853,80.001 541,80.001 C549.148,80.001 550.169,79.965 553.369,79.82 C556.562,79.673 558.743,79.167 560.652,78.425 C562.623,77.658 564.297,76.634 565.965,74.965 C567.633,73.296 568.659,71.625 569.425,69.651 C570.167,67.743 570.674,65.562 570.82,62.369 C570.966,59.17 571,58.147 571,50 C571,41.851 570.966,40.831 570.82,37.631\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/g><\/svg><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\" color:#3897f0; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DCb4Ur5y7kq\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Moonchild (@whoisthemoonchild)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<p>Opened by the Atlas Coffeehouse group, Moonchild quickly became a fan favourite among cafe hoppers in Singapore. Not only is the space beautiful, but the food is delicious and the space is pet-friendly. The menu is split into two, one with brunch options and another with heartier mains like pasta and burgers that&#8217;ll fill you up for lunch or dinner.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/whoisthemoonchild\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Moonchild<\/a>, 351 Jalan Besar, Singapore 208988<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>2. Asylum Coffeehouse<\/h3>\n<p>The most important thing about any establishment is the coffee, and Asylum nails it every time. Drinks are the main focus at this Jalan Besar cafe, with a small selection of pastries available to complement your cuppa. The white coffee features its signature Keluak blend, which is a fan favourite among regulars. While prices may lean on the high side, it&#8217;s worth it as a treat-yourself moment.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asylumcoffeehouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Asylum Coffeehouse<\/a>, 311 Jalan Besar, Singapore 208970<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>3. Apartment Coffee<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_225007\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-225007\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-225007 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/apartment-coffee-900x643.png\" alt=\"apartment coffee | jalan besar food\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/apartment-coffee-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/apartment-coffee-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/apartment-coffee.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-225007\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Apartment Coffee via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A minimalistic space awash in white, this coffee joint invites you to shake loose your stresses and relax the moment you step in. The folks behind the counter are passionate about all things coffee, offering freshly roasted brews with stories to tell and flavours to enjoy. Pair \u2018em with a pastry or sweet treat of your choice, and laze the day away in the serene space.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/apartmentcoffee.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Apartment Coffee<\/a>, #01-01, 139 Selegie Road, Singapore 188309<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>4. Beach Road Scissors Cut Curry Rice<\/h3>\n<p>This is one must-try when you\u2019re in the vicinity. Sure, it\u2019s fuss-free and no-frills, but that\u2019s where all the charm is. Settle in for a comfort food treat as you pick your meats and veggies to go with the flavourful mix of curry and rice. It\u2019s not the most aesthetically pleasing dish, but its allure lies in its mess.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/beachroadscissorscut.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Beach Road Scissors Cut Curry Rice<\/a>, 229 Jalan Besar, Singapore 208905<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>5. Chye Seng Huat Hardware<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_308727\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-308727\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-308727 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/chye-seng-huat-hardware-jalan-besar-singapore-900x643.png\" alt=\"chye seng huat hardware - jalan besar singapore\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/chye-seng-huat-hardware-jalan-besar-singapore-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/chye-seng-huat-hardware-jalan-besar-singapore-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/chye-seng-huat-hardware-jalan-besar-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-308727\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Chye Seng Huat Hardware<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A stalwart on the local cafe scene, this hipster hangout is one of the big reasons why cafe hoppers and caffeine addicts flock to Jalan Besar. Industrial chic with a breezy alfresco area, Chye Seng Huat Hardware knows its coffee inside out. Just take a look at the range of espressos, seasonal coffees and cold brews. Brekkie lovers will love the all-day big breakfast, while hearty eaters can dig into mains like juicy burgers and hearty wraps.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cshhcoffee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Chye Seng Huat Hardware<\/a>, 150 Tyrwhitt Road, Singapore 207563<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>6. Dynasty Fried Porridge<\/h3>\n<p>What is fried porridge, you ask? Well, at this Ipoh zi char stall, porridge gets the fried-in-a-wok treatment before it sits in a claypot for that wok hei (smoky) taste to linger. Sample the signature dish with meat, fried shallots and pork lard \u2013 and if you\u2019re sharing in a group, go for the KL Hokkien mee and fried chicken as well.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Dynastyfriedporridge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Dynasty Fried Porridge<\/a>, #01-02, 30 Foch Road, Singapore 209276<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>7. Two Bakers<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_308728\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-308728\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-308728 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/two-bakers-jalan-besar-singapore-900x643.png\" alt=\"two bakers - jalan besar singapore\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/two-bakers-jalan-besar-singapore-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/two-bakers-jalan-besar-singapore-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/two-bakers-jalan-besar-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-308728\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Two Bakers via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On the hunt for a hearty brunch? This cafe in Jalan Besar hits the spot with its line-up of delectable dishes including tiger prawn cocktail salad, seafood marinara risotto, and miso French toast. Don\u2019t forget to leave room for dessert, though. These intricate creations are a sight to behold, blending flavours like mango, passion fruit, pistachio and vanilla in too-pretty-to-eat designs.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/twobakers.store\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Two Bakers<\/a>, 88 Horne Road, Singapore 209083<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>8. Sungei Road Laksa<\/h3>\n<p>Okay, we know it&#8217;s always sweltering in Singapore. But on the off chance you&#8217;re in the Jalan Besar area on a cool day, we recommend tucking into a hot bowl of laksa. And of course, there&#8217;s no better place to have it in this part of the world than at Sungei Road Laksa. Think flavourful, coconut-y gravy topped with juicy cockles and crunchy beansprouts for just $3. We&#8217;re dreaming about it already.<br \/>\n<em>Sungei Road Laksa, #01-100, 27 Jalan Berseh, Singapore 200027<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>9. Red Eye Smokehouse<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_224141\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-224141\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-224141 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/08\/Red-Eye-Smokehouse.png\" alt=\"Red Eye Smokehouse | jalan besar\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/08\/Red-Eye-Smokehouse.png 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/08\/Red-Eye-Smokehouse.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-224141\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Red Eye Smokehouse<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>American-style <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-baby-back-ribs-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BBQ meats<\/a> are the name of the game at this Jalan Besar food hotspot. Everything\u2019s smoked to perfection, so come hungry expecting to chow down on tender, juicy servings of beef ribs, pork ribs, beef brisket, and beef belly. Get the BBQ tray if you\u2019re going communal, so you can nosh on sides like cornbread, sweet potato fires, and coleslaw.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/redeyesmoke.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Red Eye Smokehouse<\/a>, 1 Cavan Road, Singapore 209842<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>10. Druggists<\/h3>\n<p>For good grub paired with craft beers and cocktails, head to Druggists. With its retro storefront and warm interiors, it\u2019s a great spot to catch up with the fam over a meal. You\u2019ll be nibbling on <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/har-cheong-gai-prawn-paste-chicken-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">har cheong gai<\/a> (prawn paste chicken), chicken rendang tacos, and fries as you savour craft beers, Asian spirits, and cocktails.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.druggists.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Druggists<\/a>, 119 Tyrwhitt Road, Singapore 207547<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>11. Butter Studio<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_225012\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-225012\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-225012 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/butter-studio-900x643.png\" alt=\"butter studio cafe | jalan besar\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/butter-studio-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/butter-studio-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/butter-studio.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-225012\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Butter Studio via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For a taste of homemade goodies, drop by Butter Studio to gorge yourself silly on cakes and all kinds of sweet bakes. It&#8217;s best known for its selection of cupcakes that are almost too pretty to eat. But once you get that first bite, you&#8217;ll never want to stop.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/thebutterstudio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Butter Studio<\/a>, 147 Jalan Besar, Singapore 208865<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>12. Kok Kee Wanton Noodles<\/h3>\n<p>The famous wanton stall typically sees long lines of hungry diners queuing up for its simple but good wanton noodles, fried wanton, dumpling noodles and dumpling soup. If you haven\u2019t tried its recipe, the sauce is umami all the way, drenching the springy noodles beautifully.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/kokkeewontonnoodle.com.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Kok Kee Wanton Noodles<\/a>, #01-02, Bistro 8, 30 Foch Road, Singapore 209276<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>13. Two Blur Guys<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_277391\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-277391\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-277391 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/jalan-besar-food-two-blur-guys-facebook-900x643.png\" alt=\"jalan besar food | two blur guys\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/jalan-besar-food-two-blur-guys-facebook-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/jalan-besar-food-two-blur-guys-facebook-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/jalan-besar-food-two-blur-guys-facebook.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-277391\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Two Blur Guys via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Don\u2019t judge \u2018em by the name, \u2018cos these guys are anything but blur when it comes to good food. Burgers are what they specialise in, with everything from beef and chicken to seafood and vegan creations. Try the classic or go for something with a twist, like the foie gras or extreme cheeseburgers. If you need a frosty one to wash down the grease, try the craft beers on tap or creamy <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-milkshakes-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">milkshakes<\/a>.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/twoblurguys.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Two Blur Guys<\/a>, 387 Jalan Besar, Singapore 209002<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>14. Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant<\/h3>\n<p>The godfather of affordable late-night <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-dim-sum-restaurants-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dim sum<\/a> in Singapore, this Jalan Besar restaurant has been the fave haunt of night owls for decades. Since 1962, it&#8217;s opened to long lines of hungry diners waiting for their fill of siew mai, har gao, xiao long bao, salted egg yolk custard bun, carrot cake and char siew bao. You\u2019ll never leave unsatisfied!<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweechoon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant<\/a>, 183\/185\/187\/189\/191\/193 Jalan Besar, Singapore 208882<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>15. The Lunar Rabbit Boulangerie<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_277389\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-277389\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-277389 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/jalan-besar-food-the-lunar-rabbit-boulangerie-facebook-900x643.png\" alt=\"jalan besar food | the lunar rabbit boulangerie\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/jalan-besar-food-the-lunar-rabbit-boulangerie-facebook-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/jalan-besar-food-the-lunar-rabbit-boulangerie-facebook-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/jalan-besar-food-the-lunar-rabbit-boulangerie-facebook.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-277389\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: The Lunar Rabbit Boulangerie via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We can&#8217;t get enough of <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-bakeries-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bakeries<\/a>, and this French spot is one we drop by whenever we&#8217;re in the enclave. It specialises in viennoiserie, with croissants, danishes, and brioches on the menu. There are several offerings to choose from, but if you can&#8217;t decide, the bakery has two sets with its most popular selections. P.S. there&#8217;s no dine-in area, so you&#8217;ll have to grab and eat as you go.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lunar-rabbit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">The Lunar Rabbit Boulangerie<\/a>, #01-02, 16 Hamilton Road, Singapore 209186<\/em><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Jalan Besar guide: Shop<\/h2>\n<h3>16. The Fashion Pulpit<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_308724\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-308724\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-308724 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/the-fashion-pulpit-jalan-besar-singapore-900x643.png\" alt=\"the fashion pulpit - jalan besar singapore\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/the-fashion-pulpit-jalan-besar-singapore-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/the-fashion-pulpit-jalan-besar-singapore-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/the-fashion-pulpit-jalan-besar-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-308724\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: The Fashion Pulpit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This circular fashion house is a must-visit if you&#8217;re looking to do some guilt-free shopping without breaking the bank. Those with Fashion Pulpit memberships will be familiar with the swapping mechanics of this place. But if you aren&#8217;t, here&#8217;s the lowdown \u2013 for a monthly fee, you&#8217;re welcome to clear your closet, drop off old clothes, and pick out new pieces from the store in Jalan Besar. If you aren&#8217;t ready to make the commitment, you can also opt for one-day swapping.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefashionpulpit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">The Fashion Pulpit<\/a>, #04-00, Allenby House, 298 Jalan Besar, Singapore 208959<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>17. Anerdstore<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_308725\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-308725\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-308725 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/anerdstore-jalan-besar-singapore-900x643.png\" alt=\"anerdstore - jalan besar singapore\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/anerdstore-jalan-besar-singapore-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/anerdstore-jalan-besar-singapore-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/anerdstore-jalan-besar-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-308725\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Anerdstore via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Handcrafted <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/batik-shop-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">batik<\/a> will always have our hearts, and when it&#8217;s lovingly sourced from Indonesia while providing proper working conditions and fair wages, you can take our money. Anerdstore preserves this slice of heritage by reinventing and evolving the craft, using it in modern designs. Each work of art is handmade by artisans using hand-stamped or hand-drawn techniques, giving every piece a unique look.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/batiknerdstore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Anerdstore<\/a>, 29 Perak Road, Singapore 208146<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>18. Loop Garms<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_273104\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-273104\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-273104 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/vintage-clothes-shop-singapore-loop-garms-facebook-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"Jalan Besar shops | Loop Garms\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/vintage-clothes-shop-singapore-loop-garms-facebook-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/vintage-clothes-shop-singapore-loop-garms-facebook-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/vintage-clothes-shop-singapore-loop-garms-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-273104\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Loop Garms via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Those into thrift shopping will know this <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/vintage-second-hand-furniture-stores-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vintage store<\/a> in the Jalan Besar area. Dig around the shop and you&#8217;ll encounter many treasures, from cool bomber jackets and throwback hoodies to retro tees and Hawaiian shirts. Set aside some time and see what you leave with by the time you&#8217;re done. Clearing out your closet? Bring your pre-loved items here and see if these folks want to buy them from you.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/loopgarms.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Loop Garms<\/a>, #01-148, 635 Veerasamy Road, Singapore 200635<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>19. The Nursery<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_253826\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-253826\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-253826 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/10\/Jalan-Besar-shops-The-Nursery-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"Jalan Besar shops | The Nursery\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/10\/Jalan-Besar-shops-The-Nursery-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/10\/Jalan-Besar-shops-The-Nursery-1400x1000.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/10\/Jalan-Besar-shops-The-Nursery-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/10\/Jalan-Besar-shops-The-Nursery.jpg 1439w\" 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-253826\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: The Nursery via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This one&#8217;s for you plant mums. Pick up some aesthetically pleasing houseplants in this quaint little shop (it&#8217;s possibly our favourite in all of Singapore). You&#8217;ll find the most photogenic plants here, like philodendron, monstera and peace lily. Plus, they come in the prettiest concrete and ceramic pots. We can&#8217;t get enough of this dreamy corner!<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenursery.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Nursery<\/a>, 326 King George&#8217;s Avenue, Singapore 208567<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>20. Roger &amp; Sons<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_253833\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-253833\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-253833 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/10\/Roger-Sons-Jalan-Besar-shops-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"Roger &amp; Sons | Jalan Besar shops\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/10\/Roger-Sons-Jalan-Besar-shops-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/10\/Roger-Sons-Jalan-Besar-shops-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/10\/Roger-Sons-Jalan-Besar-shops.jpg 1122w\" 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-253833\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Roger &amp; Sons via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Looking for fine <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-furniture-decor-stores-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">furniture<\/a> and thoughtful objects to jazz up your abode? Take a trip to Roger &amp; Sons. They&#8217;ll craft something up for you that looks like it&#8217;s pulled right out of a Kinfolk magazine. We&#8217;re talking everything from serving boards and kalimbas to elaborate dining tables, outdoor benches, bar furniture and more! If you can dream it, they can do it.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rogerandsons.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Roger &amp; Sons<\/a>, #01-01, 115 King George\u2019s Avenue, Singapore 208561<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>21. Antea Social<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_253835\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-253835\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-253835 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/10\/Jalan-Besar-Antea-Social-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"Jalan Besar | Antea Social\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/10\/Jalan-Besar-Antea-Social-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/10\/Jalan-Besar-Antea-Social-1400x1000.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/10\/Jalan-Besar-Antea-Social-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/10\/Jalan-Besar-Antea-Social.jpg 1440w\" 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-253835\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Antea Social<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Put this on your bucket list if you&#8217;re a tea connoisseur. This tea-centric shop focuses on artisanal teas, custom tea blending, and modern tea experiences. It&#8217;s the perfect place to slow down and forget the buzz of the city over a cup of well-brewed tea. You&#8217;ll find many variations of oolong here, including passionfruit, lychee, peach, and more.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anteasocial.com.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Antea Social<\/a>, 9 Tyrwhitt Road, Singapore 207528<\/em><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Jalan Besar guide: Hotels and things to do<\/h2>\n<h3>22. Street art<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_225019\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-225019\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-225019 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/chye-seng-huat-mural-900x643.png\" alt=\"chye seng huat hardware street art | jalan besar\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/chye-seng-huat-mural-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/chye-seng-huat-mural-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/chye-seng-huat-mural.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-225019\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Benita Lee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Turn into the little corners of Jalan Besar and you\u2019ll be rewarded with <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/street-art-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wall murals<\/a>. There\u2019s one right outside Chye Seng Huat Hardware, if you keep your eyes peeled. It\u2019s a series by artists Mike Herabot and Julie Chua, ending off with the quote \u201cI once dreamt of a life where all was how I imagined it to be\u201d as you follow it down the back alley.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_225020\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-225020\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-225020 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/guinness-mural-900x643.png\" alt=\"guinness mural | jalan besar\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/guinness-mural-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/guinness-mural-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/guinness-mural.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-225020\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Benita Lee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Oh, and if you\u2019re a fan of Guinness, the beer brand worked with homegrown artist Ben Qwek a few years back to create Ang Ji Gao (Hokkien for \u2018red-tongued dog\u2019) murals in places like Horne Road, Plumer Road and Hamilton Road.<\/p>\n<h3>23. Petain Road shophouses<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_225017\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-225017\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-225017 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/petain-road-shophouses-900x643.png\" alt=\"petain road shophouses | jalan besar\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/petain-road-shophouses-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/petain-road-shophouses-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/petain-road-shophouses.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-225017\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Benita Lee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019ve never gazed at the Petain Road shophouses, you\u2019re in for a real treat. This gorgeous row is quite a visual spectacle, even in an area full of vibrant old school architecture. Built in the 1930s, these 18 pre-war terrace houses are designed in the style of Chinese baroque mixed with a splash of Peranakan charm. Take a closer look and you\u2019ll see ceramic tiles, symmetrical lines and intricate patterns on the floors and walls, with bird and flower motifs in pale green and pink hues.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_225018\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-225018\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-225018 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/petain-road-shophouse-design-900x643.png\" alt=\"petain road shophouse | jalan besar\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/petain-road-shophouse-design-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/petain-road-shophouse-design-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/petain-road-shophouse-design.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-225018\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Benita Lee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>However, the place is no stranger to controversy. It\u2019s named after Philippe P\u00e9tain, a French national hero during World War I who was eventually convicted of treason for his role as head of the collaborationist government in World War II. There have been calls to rename this road but to no avail. That\u2019s not all, though. The area is also home to a red light district. It\u2019s not as well-known as its Geylang counterpart, but it\u2019s apparently been active for decades, with nondescript, slowly disappearing brothels tucked away in the back alleys.<\/p>\n<h3>24. Jalan Besar Stadium<\/h3>\n<p>Did you know this stadium was used during the Japanese Occupation as a mass screening site for Operation Sook Ching, to stamp out anti-Japanese sentiments from the Chinese community in Singapore? Later, it became a centre to teach the Japanese language. Post-war, it hosted the first Singapore Youth Festival and the inaugural Singapore Armed Forces Day in the 60s. After its 1999 facelift, the place is now home to a football stadium, swimming complex, gymnasium and multi-storey carpark.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.activesgcircle.gov.sg\/facilities\/jalan-besar-stadium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jalan Besar Stadium<\/a>, 100 Tyrwhitt Road, Singapore 207542<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>25. Arcadia Hotel<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_277390\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-277390\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-277390 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/jalan-besar-hotels-arcadia-hotel-facebook-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"jalan besar hotels | arcadia hotel\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/jalan-besar-hotels-arcadia-hotel-facebook-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/jalan-besar-hotels-arcadia-hotel-facebook-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/jalan-besar-hotels-arcadia-hotel-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-277390\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Arcadia Hotel via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Previously a hardware store, two shophouses were transformed into what is now Arcadia Hotel. This simple and serene accommodation on Hamilton Road features 36 rooms, each fitted with a comfortable bed and amenities in the bathrooms. Book a stay in the balcony room, which comes with a spacious private outdoor space that looks out into the nearby cafes.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arcadiahotel.com.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Arcadia Hotel<\/a>, 32 Hamilton Road, Singapore 209201<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>26. Hotel Yan<\/h3>\n<p>With elements of washed concrete, high ceilings and exposed steel pipes in its design, the industrial-style Hotel Yan offers lofts, balcony views and lush suites among its room categories. Settle in for a stay and you\u2019ll find cool cafes and affordably-priced local eateries right outside your doorstep.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotel-yan.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hotel Yan<\/a>, 162 Tyrwhitt Road, Singapore 207581<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>27. Wanderlust, The Unlimited Collection by Oakwood<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_220043\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-220043\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-220043 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/09\/wanderlust-boutique-hotel-singapore.png\" alt=\"Wanderlust | jalan besar\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/09\/wanderlust-boutique-hotel-singapore.png 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/09\/wanderlust-boutique-hotel-singapore.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-220043\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Wanderlust<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Situated off Jalan Besar and housed in a 1920s conservation building, this <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-boutique-hotels-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">boutique hotel<\/a> finds itself in a prime position surrounded by the history and culture of Little India. Featuring cosy studios, sleek lofts and rooms with a view, the boutique hotel brings just the right balance of contemporary comfort and heritage charm. Plus, its flexible living concept welcomes both visitors passing by and long-term guests. Tip: don&#8217;t miss out on dining at Sri Lankan restaurant Kotuwa when you stay here!<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverasr.com\/en\/the-unlimited-collection\/singapore\/wanderlust-the-unlimited-collection-by-oakwood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Wanderlust, The Unlimited Collection by Oakwood<\/a>, 2 Dickson Road, Singapore 209494<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Now you have everything you need to explore the best of Jalan Besar&#8217;s cafes, eateries, shops and hotels!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jalan Besar&#8217;s food is reason enough to visit \u2013 think trendy cafes, local hawker heroes and creative restaurants tucked into old shophouses. But beyond eating, the neighbourhood is a fun mix of history, indie boutiques and quirky nightlife. It\u2019s a place where you can brunch, shop and end with cocktails all on the same street. [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":107486,"featured_media":308723,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"categories":[9741,66500],"tags":[5711],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.7 (Yoast SEO v23.7) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Jalan Besar Food Guide: Cafes, Restaurants &amp; Things To Do<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Our Jalan Besar food and lifestyle picks include hip cafes, heritage restaurants, and cool things to do in this vibrant neighbourhood.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/jalan-besar-food-things-to-do\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Take a gander &#039;round the hip &#039;hood of Jalan Besar\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Jalan Besar&#039;s food is reason enough to visit \u2013 think trendy cafes, local hawker heroes and creative restaurants tucked into old shophouses. But beyond\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/jalan-besar-food-things-to-do\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Honeycombers Singapore\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thehoneycombers\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2024-12-06T04:00:42+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-09-12T07:58:22+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/jalan-besar-singapore.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1400\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1000\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Benita Lee\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"Jalan Besar food guide: Cafes, restaurants and things to do\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@honeycombers\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@honeycombers\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Benita Lee\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Estimated reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"15 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/jalan-besar-food-things-to-do\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/jalan-besar-food-things-to-do\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Benita Lee\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/#\/schema\/person\/959f549816644d62ae10528d31e81164\"},\"headline\":\"Jalan Besar food guide: Cafes, restaurants and things to do\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-12-06T04:00:42+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-09-12T07:58:22+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/jalan-besar-food-things-to-do\/\"},\"wordCount\":2483,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/jalan-besar-food-things-to-do\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/jalan-besar-singapore.png\",\"keywords\":[\"things to do in Singapore\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Neighbourhoods\",\"Things To Do\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/jalan-besar-food-things-to-do\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/jalan-besar-food-things-to-do\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/jalan-besar-food-things-to-do\/\",\"name\":\"Jalan Besar Food Guide: Cafes, Restaurants & Things To Do\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/jalan-besar-food-things-to-do\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/jalan-besar-food-things-to-do\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/jalan-besar-singapore.png\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-12-06T04:00:42+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-09-12T07:58:22+00:00\",\"description\":\"Our Jalan Besar food and lifestyle picks include hip cafes, heritage restaurants, and cool things to do in this vibrant neighbourhood.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/jalan-besar-food-things-to-do\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/jalan-besar-food-things-to-do\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/jalan-besar-food-things-to-do\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/jalan-besar-singapore.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/jalan-besar-singapore.png\",\"width\":1400,\"height\":1000,\"caption\":\"Photography: guineapig33 via Flickr\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/jalan-besar-food-things-to-do\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Jalan Besar food guide: Cafes, restaurants and things to do\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/\",\"name\":\"Honeycombers\",\"description\":\"Restaurants, Bars, Fashion, Style and Things to Do in Singapore\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Honeycombers\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/honeycombers-hex-logo.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/honeycombers-hex-logo.png\",\"width\":1000,\"height\":1000,\"caption\":\"Honeycombers\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thehoneycombers\/\",\"https:\/\/x.com\/honeycombers\",\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/honeycombers\/\",\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/honeycombers\",\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@thehoneycombers\"],\"email\":\"hello@thehoneycombers.com\",\"legalName\":\"Honeycombers Pte. Ltd.\",\"vatID\":\"201317004K\",\"taxID\":\"201317004K\",\"publishingPrinciples\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/about-us\/\",\"ethicsPolicy\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/about-us\/\",\"diversityPolicy\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/about-us\/\",\"diversityStaffingReport\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/about-us\/\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/#\/schema\/person\/959f549816644d62ae10528d31e81164\",\"name\":\"Benita Lee\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/2acc120b01e2645cd5354ff00a05be8e?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/2acc120b01e2645cd5354ff00a05be8e?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Benita Lee\"},\"description\":\"With more than 13 years of experience in Singapore\u2019s media industry, Benita has covered everything from food to lifestyle to travel. Now, she\u2019s all about that sweet life. As the Group Editor of Honeycombers, she heads the editorial and branded content teams - and there\u2019s nothing she loves more than scouring the city for all things new and cool.\",\"award\":[\"Led the Honeycombers editorial team to achieve a record-breaking milestone of 4 million page views\",\"Spearheaded the launch of Honeycombers' annual Love Local Awards in 2021\",\"Served as a guest speaker and media expert for Hack Your Own PR Singapore and panel discussions hosted by Launchpad\",\"Appointed as a judge for the Singapore Tourism Awards by the Singapore Tourism Board in 2023 and 2024\",\"Launched Local Legends on Honeycombers to showcase Singapore\u2019s most influential personalities\"],\"url\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/author\/benita\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Jalan Besar Food Guide: Cafes, Restaurants & Things To Do","description":"Our Jalan Besar food and lifestyle picks include hip cafes, heritage restaurants, and cool things to do in this vibrant neighbourhood.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/jalan-besar-food-things-to-do\/","og_locale":"en_GB","og_type":"article","og_title":"Take a gander 'round the hip 'hood of Jalan Besar","og_description":"Jalan Besar's food is reason enough to visit \u2013 think trendy cafes, local hawker heroes and creative restaurants tucked into old shophouses. But beyond","og_url":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/jalan-besar-food-things-to-do\/","og_site_name":"Honeycombers Singapore","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thehoneycombers\/","article_published_time":"2024-12-06T04:00:42+00:00","article_modified_time":"2025-09-12T07:58:22+00:00","og_image":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/jalan-besar-singapore.png","width":1400,"height":1000,"type":"image\/png"}],"author":"Benita Lee","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_title":"Jalan Besar food guide: Cafes, restaurants and things to do","twitter_creator":"@honeycombers","twitter_site":"@honeycombers","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Benita Lee","Estimated reading time":"15 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/jalan-besar-food-things-to-do\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/jalan-besar-food-things-to-do\/"},"author":{"name":"Benita Lee","@id":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/#\/schema\/person\/959f549816644d62ae10528d31e81164"},"headline":"Jalan Besar food guide: Cafes, restaurants and things to do","datePublished":"2024-12-06T04:00:42+00:00","dateModified":"2025-09-12T07:58:22+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/jalan-besar-food-things-to-do\/"},"wordCount":2483,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/jalan-besar-food-things-to-do\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/jalan-besar-singapore.png","keywords":["things to do in Singapore"],"articleSection":["Neighbourhoods","Things To Do"],"inLanguage":"en-GB","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/jalan-besar-food-things-to-do\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/jalan-besar-food-things-to-do\/","url":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/jalan-besar-food-things-to-do\/","name":"Jalan Besar Food Guide: Cafes, Restaurants & Things To Do","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/jalan-besar-food-things-to-do\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/jalan-besar-food-things-to-do\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/jalan-besar-singapore.png","datePublished":"2024-12-06T04:00:42+00:00","dateModified":"2025-09-12T07:58:22+00:00","description":"Our Jalan Besar food and lifestyle picks include hip cafes, heritage restaurants, and cool things to do in this vibrant neighbourhood.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/jalan-besar-food-things-to-do\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-GB","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/jalan-besar-food-things-to-do\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/jalan-besar-food-things-to-do\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/jalan-besar-singapore.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/jalan-besar-singapore.png","width":1400,"height":1000,"caption":"Photography: guineapig33 via Flickr"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/jalan-besar-food-things-to-do\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Jalan Besar food guide: Cafes, restaurants and things to do"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/#website","url":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/","name":"Honeycombers","description":"Restaurants, Bars, Fashion, Style and Things to Do in Singapore","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-GB"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/#organization","name":"Honeycombers","url":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/honeycombers-hex-logo.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/honeycombers-hex-logo.png","width":1000,"height":1000,"caption":"Honeycombers"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thehoneycombers\/","https:\/\/x.com\/honeycombers","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/honeycombers\/","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/honeycombers","https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@thehoneycombers"],"email":"hello@thehoneycombers.com","legalName":"Honeycombers Pte. Ltd.","vatID":"201317004K","taxID":"201317004K","publishingPrinciples":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/about-us\/","ethicsPolicy":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/about-us\/","diversityPolicy":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/about-us\/","diversityStaffingReport":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/about-us\/"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/#\/schema\/person\/959f549816644d62ae10528d31e81164","name":"Benita Lee","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/2acc120b01e2645cd5354ff00a05be8e?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/2acc120b01e2645cd5354ff00a05be8e?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Benita Lee"},"description":"With more than 13 years of experience in Singapore\u2019s media industry, Benita has covered everything from food to lifestyle to travel. Now, she\u2019s all about that sweet life. As the Group Editor of Honeycombers, she heads the editorial and branded content teams - and there\u2019s nothing she loves more than scouring the city for all things new and cool.","award":["Led the Honeycombers editorial team to achieve a record-breaking milestone of 4 million page views","Spearheaded the launch of Honeycombers' annual Love Local Awards in 2021","Served as a guest speaker and media expert for Hack Your Own PR Singapore and panel discussions hosted by Launchpad","Appointed as a judge for the Singapore Tourism Awards by the Singapore Tourism Board in 2023 and 2024","Launched Local Legends on Honeycombers to showcase Singapore\u2019s most influential personalities"],"url":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/author\/benita\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19503"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/107486"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19503"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19503\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":326665,"href":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19503\/revisions\/326665"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/308723"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19503"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19503"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19503"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}