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Welcome to 10City in a Garden 21 Orchard Shopping Possibilities! Experience the many Singapore’s iconic eco-friendly aspects of shopping belt burgeons with You’ve got to love eclectic our garden city. experiences and flavours. Singapore, where every day brings new possibilities. Catch 12Footsteps of 22Get in on dragon boaters in action in the Peranakans the Action iconic Marina Bay as they race Eat, see and shop your way See a very different sidefor honour and glory this Dragon across colourful Joo Chiat of Singapore on these Boat Festival. Muslims across and Katong. off-kilter tours. the island will be busy 14Makan Time 24Kids Just Wanna decorating their homes in Tuck into Singapore’s Have Fun preparation for Hari Raya top ten local delights. Our island is never short Aidilfitri (page 27). On every of family-friendly events night of the holy fasting month, 16Great Eats and activities.Muslims break fast and tuck into Acclaimed restaurants an array of delicious treats, that serve up the best of 26 Time Travellers which you can savour at the Singaporean gastronomy. A walk to remember through historic Geylang Serai Bazaar. 17Sweet Treats Geylang Serai. Indulge in Singapore’s New food trends and cuisines 10 favourite desserts. 28Paint the Town continually present themselves The merrymaking 18Take Me Home never ceases in our in Singapore’s multifaceted Eight uniquely Singaporean jubilant city state. dining scene, whose award- items to bring home with you. winning street hawkers and 30Take Me Out celebrity chefs alike invite you 20Good Buys Are Our bar scene to indulge in hearty local and Never Difficult proffers a litany ofinternational fare (pages 14-17). An eclectic array of retail experiences. If you have a stomach for experiences await you.adventure, thrills and spills await you in Sentosa. Action-packed Editor Andre Frois www.mongooseasia.com tours also invite adrenaline Contributing Editor Michelle Zhu seekers to enjoy Singapore Art Director Shirley Chia in a unique way (page 22). Cover Photography Paris Chia Photography Cover Model Dave Gan, owner and Don’t be surprised if you spot craftsman of Son of a Gan Bespoke many runners—lots of people will be preparing for endurance For general enquiries, contact events like the STAR WARS SINGAPORE TOURISM BOARD RUN and Sundown Marathon Tourism Court, 1 Orchard Spring Lane, Singapore 247729 happening this season. You’re Tel: +65 6736 6622 | Fax: +65 6736 9423more than welcome to join in the Tourist line: 1800 736 2000 (outside Singapore) fun! Shoppers too will soon be taking to the streets to chase STB is not responsible for the accuracy,down irresistible deals, because completeness or usefulness of this publication and shall not be liable for any the Great Singapore Sale damage, loss, injury or inconvenience arising is about to flag off! from or in connection with the content of this publication. You should verify or seek For those who love music and clarification from the individual third parties festivals, you’re in luck—Bruno referred to in this publication. Mars, Katy Perry, Fall Out Boy,Harry Style and their extravagant concerts will be steamrolling into town too, along with the world’s 16 best rugby national teams. Live your passions on our sunny island and don’t miss out on the endless experiences to be had. From all of us, enjoy your stay. DC 001 05 18 Q2HAD A GOOD TIME? SHARE IT WITH US AT #VISITSINGAPORE

02 HANDY TIPS Handy Tips Follow these pointers to make the best of your stay. TRANSPORT MRT Bus TaxiTrains typically run from Fares start as low as Fares start from $3.90.5.30am to 12am. $0.77. Try to have theStandard tickets vary exact fare as bus drivers Comfort and CityCabfrom $0.77 to $2.50. do not give change. +65 6552 1111See page 32 for the MRT map. www.sbstransit.com.sg Premier Cabs www.smrt.com.sg www.smrt.com.sg +65 6363 6888 +65 6331 1000 +65 6331 1000 SMRT Taxis +65 6555 8888 CONNECTIVITY Free Wi-Fi SIM Card Register for free public Wi-Fi Telcos in Singapore have service with your foreign number ceased the provision of 2Gat any Wireless@SG hotspot across network in Singapore. To attain 3G/4GSingapore, and receive your login details roaming, buy a Singapore prepaid SIMvia an SMS message. Overseas charges card from Singapore Visitor Centremay apply. Alternatively, you can rent a (orchardgateway), Changi Recommendspocket Wi-Fi device at Singapore Visitor or telecommunications retail shopsCentre (orchardgateway) or Changi located at the airport, major shoppingRecommends at Changi Airport. malls and convenience stores islandwide. SINGLISH, “Can” is used as both a question A Malay expressionSIMPLIFIED and a reply. If someone is able referring to food or to do something, he or she will the act of eating. English is “There are many shiok Singapore’s reply your query with “can”. makan places in this primary language, “One packet of chicken rice neighbourhood—here, it’s though our English makan time, all the time!” is peppered tapao, can?” with colloquial “Can.” expressions that you can easily pick up. WANT MORE? VISIT VISITSINGAPORE.COM

GST REFUNDS HANDY TIPS 03 Shopping using cash and cards is safe and efficient in VISITSINGAPORE Singapore. Tipping is not a common practice as service APP charge has been factored into the Goods and Services Tax(GST). As a tourist in Singapore, you can claim a refund on 7% GST Download and tryunder the Tourist Tax Refund Scheme if you make any purchase more the new Visitthan S$100 at the participating shops. Here’s how to go about it: Singapore Travel1 Look out for these signs at the shops Guide app2 Choose one credit/debit card as a Token for tagging your purchases. (currently in betaDon’t forget to ask for your eTRS Ticket, original invoice or receipt. version, available on iOS) for insider3 Apply for your tax refund at the eTRS self-help kiosks located atSingapore Changi Airport’s Departure Hall and Departure Transit tips andLounge of Terminals 1, 2 and 3, as well as at the ICA duty office recommendationsat Seletar Airport. Be sure to file your GST claims before checking on hidden gems inin your goods. the city. Explore4 At the eTRS kiosk, swipe your assigned Token to retrieve your Singapore withpurchase details. Otherwise, scan your eTRS tickets to retrieve ease, discoveryour purchase details. nearby places of interest, and try5 You can choose to have the refund credited directly into your the Augmentedcredit card at the eTRS self-help kiosk, or get a cash refund. If youchose the latter (available only at Changi International Airport), Realty (AR)proceed to the Central Refund Counter after the immigration checks. experience at select locations.6 Alternatively, apply for tax refunds with the Tourego app, a mobiletourist tax refund solution that is downloadable from the iTunes orGoogle Play Store. Get your refund ticket issued directly to an e-wallet.Tourego also provides users with latestshopping, food and travel tips for anoverall fuss-free journey in Singapore. An expression of The Singlish “Afraid to lose”, which great satisfaction equivalent of is an attitude that many and pleasure. takeaway. Singaporeans share. “The restaurants in “If you can’t “The shiok laksa stall sells out verySentosa are damn shiok, finish your quickly, that’s why you’ll see all the so are the theme parks makan, you can kiasu Singaporeans forming long always tapao.” queues there even before it opens.” and their rides!”HAD A GOOD TIME? SHARE IT WITH US AT #VISITSINGAPORE

APRIL04 WHAT’SON 6–82–29 Singapore Asia Dive International Expo World Jazz Festival (ADEX Gourmet One of the 2018) Summit grandest jazz Avid and Asia’s most festivals in Asia is held right aspiring divers cannot highly here in Singapore. Discover the miss ADEX, which is theanticipated food and wine many forms that jazz has longest running and thefestival returns for its taken over the decades, at a largest dive expo in Asia.milestone 22nd year to celebration headlined by Get to know renownedtake diners on exciting superstars like Ms. Lauryn Hill, divers, underwatergastronomic expeditions. Jamie Cullum, Estelle, Lalah photographers, oceanUnder this year’s theme of Hathaway and Soul II Soul. artists and marine“The Discovery WGS”, foodies Expect 30 hours of entertainment, conservationists, as wellwill be taken off the beaten and more than 12 mega acts as enjoy a specialtrack to experience some of for 20,000 fans over one presentation on sharks andthe world’s lesser-known but massive weekend of music. why we need to protectmost exciting cuisines, this endangered creature.presented by a stellar line up www.sistic.com.sg/events/of culinary stars—young, sing0418 www.adex.asiaup-and-coming, and Suntec Singapore Internationalestablished—representing Event Theatre at Marina Convention & Exhibition Centrecountries from Asia, Europe Bay Sands® Promenade and Esplanadeand the Americas. Bayfront www.worldgourmetsummit.com Various locations ActiFIT Asia Take part in live workouts, fitness competitions and seminars with fitness celebrities at ActiFIT Asia, which is a great place to introduce your loved ones to a healthier lifestyle, in fun and engaging ways. www.actifitasia.com.sg Bayfront Sands Expo and Convention CentreWANT MORE? VISIT VISITSINGAPORE.COM

WHAT’S ON 05 6–22 26 Apr – 12 May Singapore Singapore Heritage Festival International Come discover Festival of Arts Singapore’s For 41 years, the Singapore multifaceted International Festival of cultures through Arts has been presenting specially curated distinctive and inspiring exhibitions, works from Singapore andheritage trails, competitions, performances, community around the world. Come beactivities and more. The Singapore Heritage Festival is an inspired at Singapore’sengaging and educational celebration suited for all ages. foremost performing arts festival, with shows across www.heritagefestival.sg Various museums multiple genres including theatre, dance and music. www.sifa.sg Various locations Katy Perry 20 Apr – 30 Sep 28–29 WITNESS: The Tour Singapore’s HSBC Singapore Global pop Playgrounds: Rugby SevensPhenomenon Katy Perry 1930–2030returns to Singapore after three The young and young Witness exhilarating thrills andlong years. Get ready to shake at heart will definitely spills when the world’s top 16your peacock feathers to hit enjoy this interactivesongs like “Firework”, “Last presentation of the rugby nations duke it out inFriday Night” and “The One Singapore heartlands’ Singapore. Known for itsThat Got Away” when theprovocative show-woman many iconic elaborately costumed fans, thereturns to our island to promote playgrounds. You’ll even Singapore Rugby Sevens alsoher latest album, Witness. entertains spectators off the get to admire what pitch with roving performers, www.sportshub.com.sg/ Singaporeans imagine face painters, fairground games,sportshubtix/Pages/ our future playgroundskaty-Perry-2018.aspx photo booths, stage will look like. performances and merchandise Singapore Indoor Stadium Stadium www.nationalmuseum.sg stores. Don’t miss out on its National Museum of exuberant after-party too.13 Apr – 13 May Singapore Dhoby Ghaut https://page.singapore7s.sg/ hsbc-singapore-rugby7s Singapore Sports Hub Stadium Tulipmania The arrival of spring is feted by a glorious flourish in Gardens by the Bay. Did you know that a single tulip can sport two or even three different colours? Comesee these dazzling wonders of nature for yourself at Tulipmania.www.gardensbythebay.com.sg Gardens by the Bay Bayfront HAD A GOOD TIME? SHARE IT WITH US AT #VISITSINGAPORE

06 WHAT’S ON MAY4–13 12 May – 29 Jun Hari Raya Light UpSingapore Cocktail On every night of the HolyFestival fasting month of Ramadan, the streets of Geylang SeraiOnce a year, the best 6&7 are illuminated by colourfulbartenders in the world fly to lights. The Geylang SeraiSingapore to host pop-up BRUNO MARS 24K Bazaar sells an array ofparties. Sample their world- MAGIC WORLD TOUR contemporary street food,class cocktails and attend Here to promote his new along with many differentseminars where you can learn album, music phenom Bruno traditional accessories,about the intricacies of Mars will be belting out his garments and decorations,running a globally ranked bar. chart-topping hits like “That’s which draw throngs ofThis year, expect to rub What I Like”, “24K Magic” and Muslims and non-Muslimsshoulders with master “Versace On The Floor” in the alike to this exuberantmixologists like Terry Kim from Singapore Indoor Stadium. TheALICE in Seoul when you visit dazzling costumes, sets and night market.the Singapore Cocktail choreography of his laudedFestival, and feast on an array concert cannot be missed. Paya Lebar and Eunosof dishes at the festival village. (each MRT accesses eachwww.singaporecocktailfestival.com www.sportshub.com.sg/ end of the light-up)Various locations sportshubtix/Pages/Bruno- 27 May – 5 Jun STAR Mars-2018.aspx Flipside WARS RUN Singapore Indoor Stadium Enjoy interactive Stadium installations and engaging The STAR performances by captivating artists from WARS-themed Singapore and around the run returns— world. All things off-kilter bigger and are showcased here, in an better this eclectic soiree that letsyear! Pick a side—light ordark—then duke it out attendees of all agesagainst your fellow runners discover art through play.in the competitive 10km or www.esplanade.com/flipsidenon-competitive 5.4km. Runners will also be part of Esplanade – Theatresa first-of-its-kind flag-off where the Light and Dark side on the Bayparticipants for the non-competitive 5.4km will run in opposite Esplanadedirections. Young children will also be in for a treat with theinaugural 540m Young Jedi Dash! All in the spirit of good fun, thisexciting event will also screen STAR WARS movies afterward.www.esprimo.com.sg/StarWarsRunSG/ F1 Pit Building Promenade WANT MORE? VISIT VISITSINGAPORE.COM

WHAT’S ON 07 26 May – 24 Jun FAMILY FUN Ocean Festival! 24 May – 3 Jun Georgette Chen. Family Portrait. c. 1954. In celebration of World Gift of the artist’s estate. Collection of Oceans Day, dive into a new TORUK – The First National Gallery Singapore. wave of family fun at S.E.A. Flight by Aquarium™ this June school 11 May – 30 Aug holidays with this ocean Cirque du Soleil (re)collect: the making conservation-themed festival. Inspired by James of our art collection Bond over interactive Cameron’s AVATAR, Make a family trip to activities and workshops as Cirque du Soleil returns National Gallery Singapore you explore the wonders of in stunning new light in the heart of the Civic marine life together. Deepen with the fantastical tale District, where the world’s your experience by getting of Toruk. Be transported largest collection of involved in beach cleanups, to the world of Pandora Southeast Asian art competitions and more! by a visually stunning resides. Showcasing live set, puppetry and close to 130 works from www.rwsentosa.com/seaa stagecraft buoyed by a the National Collection, S.E.A. Aquarium™ soaring cinematic score. (re)collect tells the HarbourFront story of Singapore’s art www.vizpro.sg history, through 26 May – 30 Jun Singapore Indoor Stadium acquisitions and Children’s Season at donations from artists the National Museum Stadium like Affandi, Georgette In conjunction with the Chen, Lim Hak Tai and Singapore’s Playgrounds25 May – 1 Jul Latiff Mohidin. 1930–2030 exhibition, Children’s Season at theBegonia Brilliance www.nationalgallery.sg National Museum invitesThemed on sustainability, this National Gallery Singapore young people to explorespecial festival will revamp City Hall the many ethnicities andGardens by the Bay’s Flower cultures that call SingaporeDome with an assortment of home. At this exhibition,begonias. Enjoy the vast diversity you and your family canof floral species that grow in discover diversity throughGardens by the Bay, while you performances, storytellinglearn about the future of farming. and family workshops. www.nationalmuseum.sg National Museum of Singapore Dhoby Ghaut 26 May – 30 Jun Singapore Zoo Turns 45! Go wild as one of the top zoos in the world celebrates its 45th birthday! Rekindle your love for animals at the Singapore Zoo’s exciting anniversary festivities. Take a trip down memory lane when you revisit the zoo’s past while enjoying fun-filled activities and new exhibits such as RepTopia and Fragile Forest! Get ready to fall in love with the Singapore Zoo all over again.www.gardensbythebay.com.sg www.zoo.com.sg The Singapore Zoo KhatibGardens by the Bay BayfrontHAD A GOOD TIME? SHARE IT WITH US AT #VISITSINGAPORE

JUNE08 WHAT’SON International Philatelic 2 Jun–22 AugExhibition “Philexfrance 99”: Jurassic World @ Universal The Little Prince of Saint- Studios Singapore™ Exupery France, 1998. This epic event will see dinosaursSingapore Philatelic Museum take over Universal Studios Collection. SingaporeTM from June to August. Walk among these From 1 Jun extinct giants, now risen back to life, and enjoy many selfie opportunities with them. Enjoy The Little Prince: A high-octane shows and see what it might have been like by Story plunging yourself into a lifelike augmented reality simulation. Find out more about the www.rwsentosa.com/uss author, Antoine de Universal Studios Singapore HarbourFront Saint-Exupéry, through his photos, personal belongings, manuscripts, illustrations and other philatelic materials. Relive, through these artefacts, his experiences that shaped his magnum opus, The Little Prince. www.spm.org.sg Singapore Philatelic Museum City HallWANT MORE? VISIT VISITSINGAPORE.COM

WHAT’S ON 09 6 Jun – 12 Aug 15 Jun – 4 Aug 14 Jun – 15 Jul The Great Singapore Sale M1 CONTACT RWS Football Fever Every summer, shopping- Contemporary The best ‘live’ football obsessed Singapore invites Dance Festival screening experience of the one and all to partake in Led by experienced year invites you to cheer on irresistible sales. If you happen Festival Director, Kuik your favourite squads, while to be in town during this period, Swee Boon, this unique enjoying live performances, you’re in luck! You’ll be treated dance festival not only themed activities with to big discounts on a myriad lets you admire bold attractive prizes, great food of shopping and even unique choreography and and drinks, and more. Don’t experiences at amusement powerful works, but also miss this chance to truly get parks and restaurants. aims to pique the curiosity into the game, through an of its attendees with www.greatsingaporesale.com.sg dance workshops and immersive football Various locations technique classes. experience like no other! 15–16 www.the-contact.org www.rwsentosa.com Esplanade - Theatres on the Resorts World Sentosa Bay and Goodman Arts Centre HarbourFront Esplanade and Mountbatten From 27 Jun THE LION KING One of today’s most celebrated theatrical productions, THE LION KING retells Simba’s coming of age story with the help of award- winning actors and dancers, as well as breath-taking costumes and sets. Sing along to THE LION KING’s catchy tunes, composed by Sir Elton John and Tim Rice, and soak in what many critics have called “an unforgettable experience”. www.marinabaysands.com Mastercard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands® BayfrontPhotography: Colossal Photos (ULTRA) ULTRA Singapore Ultra, which is arguably the world’s premier electronic dance music extravaganza, returns to our shores with a bigger fiesta of more raucous fun and revelry. Catch the world’s top DJs as they set feet a moving and bodies a grooving all weekend long. Refuel at this mega party’s many food and drink booths, but be sure not to miss the laser shows and fireworks that will light up Ultra’s various stages. ultrasingapore.com ULTRA Park, Bayfront Avenue Bayfront HAD A GOOD TIME? SHARE IT WITH US AT #VISITSINGAPORE

10 ESSENTIAL SINGAPORE City in a Garden Take a day to enjoy the many earth-friendly aspects of our smart garden city. 9.30am Grab breakfast from one of the Alexandra neighbourhood’s many coffee shops, then start bright and early at the Southern Ridges. A sprawling trail that connects Kent Ridge Park to Mount Faber Park, the Southern Ridges was a name coined by Singapore Tourism Board’s Passion Ambassador, Subaraj Rajathurai, a respected wildlife consultant. Trek through its trails in the morning when it’s cooler and be sure to bring your camera along, as the Southern Ridges is bound to surprise you with many different sights and facets. 1pm 2.30pm At lunchtime, A gleaming mall experience the in the historiccreativeness of Singaporean and cultural district of Littlechefs when you tuck into India, City Square Mallthe wide variety of flavours saves power by naturallyand textures of Afterglow by lighting, naturally coolingANGLOW’s innovative vegan and solar-powering its retailmenu. Take away juice spaces. Keep a look outcleanse concoctions from for the plethora of powerAfterglow, which also saving measuressupports local farming implemented by City Squareprojects and holds clean Mall, which dramaticallyeating workshops. reduces the mall’s carbon emissions while keeping it www.afterglow.sg running from 10am to 24 Keong Saik Road 10pm without a hitch. +65 6224 8921 Outram Park and Chinatown www.citysquaremall.com.sg 180 Kitchener Road +65 6595 6595 Farrer ParkWANT MORE? VISIT VISITSINGAPORE.COM

ESSENTIAL SINGAPORE 11 4.30pm 8:30pm 11pm A 20-minute Another great Get some taxi ride away, dining option, well101-hectare Gardens Bib Gourmand- deserved rest at theby the Bay lets you walk recommended Whole Oasia Hotel Downtownamong majestic vertical Earth serves vegan a few doors away,gardens called Supertrees. renditions of Peranakan which leaves minimalAn iconic landmark, this and Thai-style assam carbon footprintbreath-taking park (tamarind), rendang thanks to naturalwelcomes millions of (braised meat cooked in cooling systems andvisitors every year who coconut milk and spices) several conservationadmire its variety and sambal (chilli paste) measures in place.of tropical and even dishes, and is the only This hotel’s façade istemperate flora, in cool, plant-based restaurant to embellished with ascenic and post-modern have been endowed this vertical garden and willgreenhouses like its Flower prestigious tip of the hat. pleasantly surprise youDome and Cloud Forest. with its host of idyllicFancy experiencing an www.wholeearth.com.sg open air spaces.unforgettable sunset here? 76 Peck Seah StreetHave dinner at Pollen in +65 6221 6583 www.oasiahotels.comthe Flower Dome, from Tanjong Pagar 100 Peck Seah Streetwhich you can also +65 6812 6900admire Gardens by the Tanjong PagarBay’s nightly light andmusic shows, GardenRhapsody, at 7.45pm and8.45pm. Be sure to bringa cardigan along astemperatures in the domecan dip to the low 20s. www.gardensbythebay.com.sg 18 Marina Gardens Drive +65 6420 6848 BayfrontHAD A GOOD TIME? SHARE IT WITH US AT #VISITSINGAPORE

12 ESSENTIAL SINGAPORE Footsteps of the Peranakans There’s lots to eat, see and buy in Katong/Joo Chiat, a neighbourhood that showcases the rich heritage of the Peranakans. CHANGI ROAD The Peranakans* settled in the neighbourhood of Joo3 JOO CHIAT TERRACE Chiat and Katong back when 4 it was surrounded by lush orchards. These fairly TEMBELING ROAD well-to-do families boasted a unique cuisine that KOON SENG ROAD combined the best of local Photography: Danny Santos (Rumah Bebe); Helmut Ignat (Kim Choo Kueh Chang) flavours and showcased HIDDEN GEM TEMBELING ROAD Asia’s many indigenous You won’t regret ingredients. Peranakan making a detour down 2 culture comprises elaborateChapel Road. Some of this customs, lavish dinnerware precinct’s most colourful and furnishings, as well asand beautifully preserved intricately fashioned houses are tucked away garments. This joie de vivre behind lush greenery persists as the trademark modus operandi of Joo on this road. Chiat and Katong, which is opulently showcased in its vibrant shophouses. * The term is an Indonesian/Malay word that means “local born”, which generally refers to people of Chinese and Malay/Indonesian heritage. EAST COAST ROAD 1 JOO CHIAT ROAD WANT MORE? VISIT VISITSINGAPORE.COM

ESSENTIAL SINGAPORE 13 DID YOU KNOW? Male Peranakans are addressed as “Baba”, while females and the culture in general of this matriarchal community are referred to as “Nonya”. Many Peranakan dishes are adapted from Chinese, Indian, Malay and Eurasian tables. Peranakans honour important guests and occasions with lavish meals, and share sweet kueh as a symbol of sharing their happiness.HAD A GOOD TIME? SHARE IT WITH US AT #VISITSINGAPORE

14 THE EAT LIST Makan Time Singapore’s top ten local delights that every foodie should most definitely savour.Nasi Padang Kaya Toast SatayA popular Malay rice meal, A traditional Singaporean These grilled skewers ofnasi padang lets you choose breakfast available at most meat are a favourite amongfrom among delicious coffee shops, or kopitiams, is Singaporeans. Enjoy them onside dishes like beef kaya toast, which comprises of Satay Street, which is a roadrendang (braised meat thick bread slices spread with a running parallel to Lau Pa Satcooked in coconut milk jam made from coconut and that closes at night to hostand spices), sambal eggs. Pair your kaya toast with late night crowds. Servedsotong (sliced squid in soft boiled eggs, which you with slices of cucumberchilli paste), bergedil (a and onion, along with ricefried meat and potato can drizzle with black soya dumplings called ketupat,cutlet) and paru goreng sauce, and and wash down satay is traditionally made(fried beef lung). Tuck into with either kopi or teh, from fillets of beef, chickennasi padang at Warong and lamb.Nasi Pariaman, which is which are theone of Singapore’s oldest Singaporean versions of Enjoy at: Lau Pa SatMalay-Muslim restaurants. coffee and tea. 18 Raffles Quay Raffles PlaceEnjoy at: Warong Nasi Pariaman Enjoy at: Heap Seng Leong www.pariaman.com.sg 10 North Bridge Road Hokkien Mee 738 North Bridge Road One of +65 6292 2374 or +65 6292 5958 #01-5109 Singaporeans’ Bugis +65 6292 2368 Lavender favourite comfort foods, Fish Head Curry this dish from A spicy and sour curry, this China’s Fujian symbolic dish of Singapore was Province consists of brought over by South Indian migrants yellow and white noodles and adapted to local palates. Enjoy the tender wok-fried with squid andmeat of the fish head that flavours the curry. prawns. A good plate of Hokkien mee is not just juicyEnjoy at: The Banana Leaf Apolo Little India and flavourful, but also www.thebananaleafapolo.com accompanied by tasty 54 Race Course Road +65 6293 8682 chilli paste. Enjoy at: Newton Food Centre 500 Clemenceau Avenue North NewtonWANT MORE? VISIT VISITSINGAPORE.COM

Chilli Crab Nasi Lemak THE EAT LIST 15An icon of Singaporean A delicious rice meal that iscuisine, this dish bathes easily ported around, nasi Prataa meaty crab in hot, lemak is defined by its rice that A South Indiantangy and sour spices. is richly flavoured by coconut flatbread dipped inChilli crab is served milk and pandan leaves. Order curry, this doughywith buns that you can your nasi lemak with ikan bilis comfort food is loveddip in its rich gravy. (fried anchovies), ikan kuning by Singaporeans (yellowstripe scad), a chicken from all walks of life.Enjoy at: Jumbo Seafood wing, a squid patty and telur Flipped over a hot www.jumboseafood.com.sg goreng (a fried egg). Classic stove by skilled The Riverwalk, 20 Upper nasi lemak is made by cooks, you tenured chefs in Adam Road can requestCircular Road #B1-48 Food Centre, while a decadent your prata to +65 6534 3435 Clarke Quay upscale version of it is served be made with in The Coconut Club on cheese, onions,Laksa Ann Siang Hill. egg or a varietyThis spicy Singaporean of dessertnoodle is served with eggs, Enjoy at: Adam Road Food Centre condiments likeshrimp and cakes of soy 2 Adam Road chocolate andbean in its delicious curry. Botanic Gardens honey. If you’reFlavoured spices and famished, ordercoconut milk, this Enjoy at: The Coconut Club murtabak instead, which is itsgastronomic symbol of www.thecoconutclub.sg larger variation that includesSingapore has a myriad of 6 Ann Siang Hill onions, egg and a meat of yourvariations, but one definite +65 6635 2999 choice. Wash this hearty mealmust-try is the laksa of the Telok Ayer and Chinatown down with teh tarik, which is ascenic and historic milk tea that is literally pulledneighbourhood Katong. from one cup to another to produce froth. Visit Shah AlamEnjoy at: 328 Katong Laksa along the Singapore River’s 51 East Coast Road lively nightlife district to savour +65 9732 8163 rich cheesy versions of prata Mountbatten and murtabak. Enjoy at: Shah Alam Restaurant 20-21 Circular Road +65 6536 6781 Raffles Place and Clarke QuayHainanese Chicken RiceA truly Singaporean creation, this flagship delicacyof Singapore is adapted from the Wenchang chickenrecipe of Hainan Island and was brought here byChinese migrants. Featuring steamed or roastedchicken served with chicken stock-flavoured rice,Singapore’s rendition of chicken rice places muchemphasis on the flavour of its accompanyingchilli and garlic sauces.Enjoy at: Chatterbox Mandarin Orchard, Level 5, 333 Orchard Rd +65 6737 4411 Somerset HAD A GOOD TIME? SHARE IT WITH US AT #VISITSINGAPORE

16 THE EAT LIST Great Eats Visit these award-winning restaurants to relish the best of Singaporean gastronomy. Waku Ghin Bismillah Download the One Michelin- Biryani Chope, starred Waku Savour the Ghin is a very popular rice HungryGoWhere and successful labour dish briyani Quandoo apps on of love by (Indian iTunes or Googlecelebrity chef Tetsuya Wakuda. spiced rice Play StoreSeating less than 30 people at any dish with meat or vegetables) to enjoy greatone time, this intimate Japanese at Bismillah Biryani, which is a savings andrestaurant has been highly ranked recent addition to the Michelin recommendations!by institutions like Miele and Guide’s Bib Gourmand list.S.Pellegrino because of its perfectly Basmati rice slow-cooked Jalan Besarprepared sea urchin, Wagyu beef, with herbs in order to unleashlobster and Botan shrimp. potent flavour, the establishment’s namesake The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands® #02-01 dish is best enjoyed with +65 6688 8507 Bayfront a side of chicken tandoori and chicken and mutton kebab. Burnt Ends In rustic Teck Lim Road, 50 Dunlop Street +65 9382 7937 Chef David Pynt has put a smile on many a guest’s Liao Fan Hong Kong Photography: Simon Pynt Photography (Burnt Ends) face with signature dishes Soya Sauce Chickenlike his pork tomahawk and pulled Rice and Noodlepork brioche burger. One of Asia’s Chef Chan Hon Meng washighest ranked restaurants, Burnt already a celebrated hawkerEnds treats hungry foodies to Asian of Chinatown before heclassics like uni and Wagyu beef, clinched a Michelin star ininfused with occidental culinary ideas. 2016. For under S$10, you can enjoy his world-class juicy chicken noodle meal at his original outlet. www.burntends.com.sg 20 Teck Lim Road Chinatown Food Complex, Blk 335, Smith Street #02-126 +65 6224 3933 Outram Park ChinatownWANT MORE? VISIT VISITSINGAPORE.COM

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18 RETAIL THERAPY Take Me Home Collect these eight uniquely Singaporean keepsakes. WANT MORE? VISIT VISITSINGAPORE.COM

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20 RETAIL THERAPY Good Buys Are Never Difficult An eclectic array of retail experiences await you. Marina Bay A variety of malls bejewel our iconic bay. Take your pick from among the local products of jewellery boutique Alexandria Maison and sculptural art store ARCH in Esplanade Mall (1 Esplanade Drive). Pick updecorations for your abode from Poster Hub or vinyl records thatmatch your music taste from The Analog Vault + The Analog Room.Pick up dapper apparel and accessories from local brands in Sentosa HarbourFrontMarina Square (6 Raffles Boulevard), such as Benjamin Barker, One of Singapore’s biggestStraits Establishment and T.M.Lewin. Be sure to drop by The Cookie shopping malls, VivoCityMuseum to sample one-of-a-kind Singaporean recipes. Chilli crab (1 HarbourFront Walk) indulgesor nasi lemak cookies, anyone? Connecting Raffles City to Suntec you with apparel fromCity is CityLink Mall (1 Raffles Link), which proffers a diverse Massimo Dutti , Zara andspread of occidental and oriental dining options, as well as local H&M, as well as timepiecesbrand Prints, which will bowl you over with its delightful stationery. from stores like Casio G-Factory, Daniel WellingtonConnected to five-star hotels and convention halls, Suntec City* and The Hour Glass. From(3E Temasek Boulevard) is home to several local brands. Purchase fashion and accessories toa pampering massage chair from Osim or herbs and traditional homeware and gadgets,remedies from Eu Yan Sang. Commemorate a special occasion or there’s something forcelebrate a loved one with mesmerising jewellery from Lee Hwa everyone inside local retailerDiamond Gallery or a shiny souvenir from The Singapore Mint. TANGS. Sail away to anotherThere’s also glitzy Marina Bay Sands® (10 Bayfront Avenue), just island from the Singaporeacross the water, which is home to many global luxury brands, from Cruise Centre next door, orChanel and Christian Dior to Rolex and Richard Mille. better yet, take the monorail or cable car to Sentosa!*Turn to pages 24 and 25 to read more about the kid-friendly establishments of Suntec City! Bras Basah.Bugis Photography: Marklin Ang (Marina Bay) The historic quarter of Bugis is now a lively shopper’s paradise. Aside from international brands like Crabtree & Evelyn and Topshop, homegrown fashion brands like Charles & Keith also peddle their wares in Bugis Junction (200 Victoria Street). Head downstairs to savour traditional Singaporean delights at Ya Kun Kaya Toast, then cross the road from Bugis Junction to BugisStreet afterward, where an immense array of fashionable apparel are stocked in its upper floors.The National Design Centre (111 Middle Road) nearby puts on new exhibitions throughout the yearthat revolve around award-winning global design. Here, you can also buy local goods such as thecookies of Old Seng Choong, scarves by Binary Style and jewellery by Carrie K. in multi-brandboutique Keepers. kapok stocks a discerning array of cult fashion labels and Singaporean eateryTanuki Raw will thrill foodies with its delectable contemporary Japanese creations. Bugis+(201 Victoria Street) a street away lets you choose from Singaporean and global fashion labels inThe Editor’s Market as well as catch local and foreign arthouse films in FilmGarde Cineplex upstairs.You can also visit the heritage district of Kampong Glam** nearby, where local retailers Supermamaand Scene Shang display delightful ranges of Singapore-themed ceramics, furniture and homeware.**Read about the Haji Lane Street Party and other uniquely Singaporean jamborees on pages 28 and 29! WANT MORE? VISIT VISITSINGAPORE.COM

RETAIL THERAPY 21Orchard ShoppingMore than just retail, Singapore’s iconic shopping beltburgeons with a wide array of experiences and flavoursthat will guarantee you an unforgettable holiday.International brands are aplenty #01-03) for a bite, or sample ION Orchard (2 Orchard Turn),along Orchard Road, which the authentic Indonesian rice whose modernist façadewelcomes millions of visitors meal ayam penyet in Lucky gleams, emblazoned with thefrom all over the world Plaza (304 Orchard Road). If marquees of Cartier, Dior, Dolceannually. Besides five-star you happen to be craving a & Gabbana, Louis Vuitton andhotels and designer labels, Michelin-starred epicurean Tiffany & Co. Its basementOrchard Road’s tenants include experience, there’s also Alma floors, however, wield a varietyhip homeware and furniture by Juan Amador (one Michelin of accessible fashion brandsbrand Crate & Barrel (ION star; Goodwood Park Hotel), like Topshop and Warehouse.Orchard #04-21/22), popular Crystal Jade Golden Palace Stop for afternoon tea in TWG’ssportswear and compression (one Michelin star, Paragon tea salon on the second storeywear brand Under Armour Shopping Centre #05-22), or fuel up on Asian street food(Orchard Central #01-07/08), The Song of India (one and Japanese titbits from ION’svaunted apparel and Michelin star, 33 Scotts Road) vibrant underground floors. Foraccessories brand Michael and Les Amis (two Michelin those who fancy cult fashionKors (Mandarin Gallery stars, Shaw Centre #01-16). brands, 268 Orchard Road is a#01-12/13/02-13) and lauded must-visit, where runwaylingerie brand Victoria’s Secret If you have a yen for Japanese superstar Virgil Abloh has(Mandarin Gallery #01-01). fare, Orchard Road is not short opened an Off-White boutique.While in Mandarin Gallery, look of highly esteemed Japanese Just across from Off-White isout for local apparel by Beyond establishments too—Béni (one local multi-label boutiquethe Vines (Mandarin Gallery Michelin star, Mandarin Gallery Surrender, which stocks#02-21) and jewellery by #02-37), Shinji (one Michelin all-the-rage labels like Fear OfSingaporean designer Choo star, The St. Regis Singapore), God and GmbH alongsideYilin (Mandarin Gallery Shisen Hanten (two Michelin limited edition Adidas sneakers#02-23). If you’d like to get your stars, Level 35 Mandarinhands on a new Apple device, Orchard), Sushi Ichi (one If your retail cravings have notApple’s first Southeast Asian Michelin star, Singapore yet been satiated, the goodstore (270 Orchard Road) is Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel news is Japanese discountright in the middle of this #01-04) and Tsuta (one supermarket Don Don Donkibustling stretch of road. Michelin star, Pacific Plaza (Orchard Central B1 & B2, 181 #01-01) all have culinary Orchard Road) is open 24/7When you get hungry, pop into bastions along Orchard Road. and sells a staggering array ofWild Honey (Mandarin Gallery quirky goods, from whimsical#03-01/02) or Nassim Hill Chances are, your favourite party hats to mouth-wateringBakery (Tanglin Post Office luxury labels will be stocked in oriental snacks.HAD A GOOD TIME? SHARE IT WITH US AT #VISITSINGAPORE

22 ADRENALINE RUSHES Get in on the Action See a very different side of Singapore on these off-kilter tours. The Fear Factor Experience by Monster Day Tours Thrill-seekers will be delighted by the series of hair-raising challenges put forth by this peculiar tour. Navigate through total darkness and savour exotic foods, before pushing your adrenaline to the limit with indoor sky-diving, then testing your fear of heights against a bungy jump or giant swing. Starting point: Hotel pick-up When: Daily 11am-6pm (Customisable) Book at: www.monsterdaytours.com Contact: +65 9151 7567 WANT MORE? VISIT VISITSINGAPORE.COM

ADRENALINE RUSHES 23 Marina Bay Night Tour by Let’s Go Tour To enjoy a very different view of the city centre, sign up for the Marina Bay Night Tour, which will take you past Marina Bay Sands®, Singapore Flyer and Marina Barrage. Let your breath be taken away by the lights that illuminate the Merlion, Gardens by the Bay and our immense Sports Hub.Starting point: High Street Centre, 1 North Bridge Road B1-58 When: Nightly 7-9pm Book at: www. letsgobikesingapore.com Contact: +65 9004 4332Historical Singapore Bike SIDE QUEST:Tour by Let’s Go TourCycle to landmarks and savour Instead of flagging a cab,delicious local food, then burn ask a trishaw rider if he canoff those calories on thisinformative and guilt-free tour. take you to your desiredThis eye-opening adventure destination. Trishaw ridesstarts in the Civic District and can be slightly pricier thanbrings participants past iconslike the Esplanade, Merlion regular taxis, but theseand Singapore River. Admire scenic open-air rides willthe historic architecture and let you experience howreligious diversity of Chinatown, Singapore’s pioneers gotKampong Glam and Tiong from point A to point B.Bahru on this insightful20-kilometre ride.Starting point: High StreetCentre, 1 North Bridge RoadB1-58When: Daily 8.30am-12.30pmBook at: www.letsgobikesingapore.comContact: +65 9004 4332HAD A GOOD TIME? SHARE IT WITH US AT #VISITSINGAPORE

24 FAMILY FUN Kids Just Wanna Have Fun Many retail destinations and places of interest in Singapore teem with exciting adventures for the whole family. Even if you’re travelling with children in tow, these venues let the whole family get in on the fun. WANT MORE? VISIT VISITSINGAPORE.COM

FAMILY FUN 25Forum The Suntec City Kallang Wave MallShopping Mall Bring your family to catch a and the KallangA shopping centre movie in Suntec City, which neighbourhoodshowcasing premium consists of several retail Just east of the city centre,fashion boutiques like buildings encircling the Kallang is an eclecticClub21 and kid-friendly famous Fountain of Wealth. family-friendly destination. Ineateries like Uma Uma Suntec City’s mall is linked to Kallang Wave Mall, you canRamen and Jamie’s Italian, convention halls and five-star bring your kids rock climbingForum The Shopping Mall is hotels via covered walkways. at Climb Central’s rock wall oralso home to Hip Kids Club Young children can have a ice-skating in the mall’sPlayground, where tots can ball at The Polliwogs’ capacious rink. The Cageclimb and tumble in a safe multifaceted play space while (38 Jalan Benaan Kapal)and supervised environment, you shop or dine at Suntec nearby welcomes familieswhile parents have some City’s many rooftop and who would like to engage intime to themselves. If you fountain-side restaurants, games like futsal andhappen to be grooming a such as Tony Roma’s, Dallas ultimate Frisbee. Catch thebudding fashionista, Restaurant & Bar, Ichiban sunset along the shorelineBonpoint, Ferrari Junior Boshi and Sumiya. afterward, or better yet, rentCollection, Kids21, canoes from Water SportsMothercare, nicholas & www.sunteccity.com.sg Centre (8 Stadium Walk)bears and Stride Rite all 3E Temasek Boulevard nearby and head out to sea.display adorable outfits for +65 6266 1502boys and girls of all ages. Esplanade 1 Stadium Place +65 6702 5168 www.forumtheshoppingmall. Stadiumcom.sg 583 Orchard Road +65 6732 2479 OrchardHAD A GOOD TIME? SHARE IT WITH US AT #VISITSINGAPORE

26 HERITAGE DISTRICT Photography: Danny Santos (Durian); Afur Wong (Geylang Serai Wet Market snd Malay Groceries Shop) Time Travellers A walk to remember through historic Geylang Serai. A storied and tranquil Malay enclave, Geylang Serai showcases the many vibrant facets of the Malay way of life. From its lively markets and famed eateries to its modern malls and retail options, Geylang Serai has persisted for decades as a beacon reflecting both old and new Singapore. Start your cultural trek through Geylang Serai early by having breakfast at Alwadi Geylang WANT MORE? VISIT VISITSINGAPORE.COM

HERITAGE DISTRICT 27 Don’t miss the Geylang Serai Bazaar and Light-Up! A bustling soiree filled with contemporary street food, the Ramadan Bazaar enlivens the streets of Geylang Serai for one month leading up to Hari Raya Aidilfitri. You can choose from a spread of traditional accessories, garments and decorations at this bazaar. In the city centre, Ramadan is also marked by a smaller- sized bazaar in front of the Sultan Mosque in the Kampong Glam neighbourhood. Joo Chiat Complex (1 Joo Chiat Road), however, retails traditional wares all year round and brandishes a façade that showcases both Arabic and Southeast Asian influences.Road (Tristar Complex, 970 assortment of traditional Try durian at one ofGeylang Road #01-02). Locals Malay garments, homeware Geylang’s many fruitshoot the breeze over teh tarik and decorations. Not far stalls along its main(pulled milk tea) and nasi from this historic market, road. Safeguarded bybriyani (Indian spiced rice dish you can find Dunman Food a spiky shell is sweet,with meat or vegetables) at Centre (271 Onan Road)this renowned watering hole. that primarily sells custard-like flesh, traditional Chinese noodles which is loved byAfterward, cross over to and Indian Muslim fare. some and loathed byGeylang Serai Market (1 Dunman Food Centre’s others. Which side areGeylang Serai), where you can most celebrated tenant is you on? You won’tpurchase kueh (bite-sized by far Traditional Haig know until you try thisdesserts) as well as an Road Putu Piring. Chefs “King of Fruits”. of this humble stall prepare these bite-sized coconut cakes filled with gula melaka all day, until they run out of ingredients, which is usually just after sundown. During the Ramadan Bazaar this May, Geylang Serai will welcome a new building named Wisma Geylang Serai (1 Geylang Serai). Look out for this glitzy new landmark when you visit Geylang Serai’s exuberant Ramadan Light-Up.HAD A GOOD TIME? SHARE IT WITH US AT #VISITSINGAPORE

28 BY NIGHT Paint the Town The merrymaking never ceases in our jubilant city state. Make new friends and party like a local at these events—you’ll see why Singapore is one of the world’s most recommended party destinations. Tanjong Haji Lane Street Party Beach Club Along this exotic street embellished with an The keenest assortment of bars, restaurants, independent observer of boutiques and graffiti art, a word-of-mouth festivals like party is held every few weeks. Driven by theAustralia Day and the USA’s thumping beats of make-shift DJ booths or live musicians,Independence Day, Tanjong revellers keep going until the wee hours of the morning. To find outBeach Club organises parties the details of these regular parties, just ask the staff of organisingall year round. All about great establishments Piedra Negra and Blu Jaz Café.drinks and food, making newfriends over volleyball and www.blujazcafe.net 241 Beach Road and 11 Bali Lanebeer pong, as well as +65 6292 3800 Bugislounging in its many deckchairs and cabanas, this Mambo Lucha Locowatering hole along Night at Taco eatingSentosa’s Tanjong Beach Zouk contests andthrows the most gregarious One of the maskedparties every Sunday. world’s wrestlers highest ranked clubs, Zouk and duking it out, as well as www.tanjongbeachclub.com its loyal following are also the Mexican Independence Day 120 Tanjong Beach Walk inventors of a veritably and Cinco de Mayo parties are +6562701355 HarbourFront Singaporean genre. Mambo just a few ways revellers let Night is held several times a year, their hair down in Lucha Loco. Kilo including on the eve of public Sister establishments Super Lounge holidays, where partygoers are Loco in Robertson Quay and in A stone’s welcome to mime out each Customs House too invite you throw away throwback song with a fun set to indulge in great Mexican from Lucha of moves. Those new to food, premium tequila andLoco, Kilo Lounge attracts a Mambo Night just need to take delicious margaritas.discerning crowd with cue from the veterans dancingunderground guest DJs. on the platforms. www.super-loco.comEnter by its secret back 15 Duxton Hillalley entrance to discover www.zoukclub.com +65 6226 3938up-and-comers and cult 3C River Valley Road Tanjong Pagar, Chinatownheroes of the electronic +65 6738 2988 Clarke Quay and Outram Parkmusic scene, while makingfriends with Kilo’s friendlyregulars over a tipple. Besure to stop by award-winning bars of theneighbourhood like TipplingClub and Jekyll & Hyde too. www.kilokitchen.com 21 Tanjong Pagar Road +65 9824 9747 Tanjong Pagar, Chinatown andOutram ParkWANT MORE? VISIT VISITSINGAPORE.COM

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30 BY NIGHT Take Me Out Now at the height of its cocktail revolution, Singapore’s bar scene proffers a litany of experiences, each one completely different from another. 28 HongKong Street One of the most celebrated speakeasies in the world, 28 HongKong Street’s namesake address will lead you to a secretive shopfront that opens to reveal a sophisticated cocktail bar. Enjoy good food and great cocktails by adept mixologists in this shining beacon of Singapore’s cocktail industry. www.28hks.com 28 HongKong Street +65 8318 0328 Clarke QuayEmployees Only Manhattan Bar AtlasOne of the world’s most Asia’s number one bar is A grand hall on the groundvenerated speakeasies, gorgeously designed to floor of gothic buildingEmployees Only from New York transport one back to Parkview Square, Atlas isCity hires and trains superb New York’s Roaring Twenties. home to the largest collectionmixologists, who sometimes A variety of wines, spirits of gins in the world. Soak inchoose to get the (including gins made its grandiose Art Deco interiorestablishment’s EO logo in-house), cocktails and beers while rubbing shoulders withtattooed as a badge of honour. can be enjoyed in this its high-roller clientele.Walk through its deceptive bewitching bar that is oftenfaçade to discover a teeming likened to scenes from The www.atlasbar.sgwatering hole spearheaded by Great Gatsby movie. 600 North Bridge RoadIgor Hadzismajlovic, one of the +65 6396 4466 Bugisoriginal five partners of Regent Singapore,Employees Only in New York. 1 Cuscaden Road Level 2 +65 6725 3377 Orchard www.employeesonlysg.com Photography: EK Yap and ATLAS (Atlas)112 Amoy Street+65 6221 7357 Telok Ayer WANT MORE? VISIT VISITSINGAPORE.COM

BY NIGHT 31Smith Street Taps and Nutmeg & Clove MUST-DO SIDE QUEST:Good Luck Beerhouse A prominent stalwart thatCraft beer connoisseurs spearheaded the emergence Have wanton meehave to make a pilgrimage of Singapore’s mixology (Chinese dumplingto Smith Street Taps, a bar movement, Nutmeg & Clove noodles) just below Nativethat purveys brews from has several inventive must-try before your night out. Thearound the world, out of an cocktails, including Singapore- founder of Wanton - Seng’sunassuming hawker stall in themed King & Queen: A Noodle Bar learned thisChinatown. Good Luck Singapore foodie’s dream bestselling recipe from aBeerhouse is a tiny but cocktail that combines durian revered but retiring wantoncharming hole in the wall and mangosteen, the “king mee hawker. Juicy andthat sells bottled craft beers, and queen of fruits”, in an crunchy, with the optionalongside international ambitious but delicious cocktail. of chilli, this classicdrafts from eight barrels. Singaporean delicacy nowWhen one barrel finishes, www.nutmegandclove.com.sg draws a sizeable crowda new barrel from another 10 Ann Siang Hill to this contemporarypart of the world is +65 9389 9301 Telok Ayer establishment every night.welcomed into the fray. Chinatown Complex,335 Smith Street #02-062(Smith Street Taps) and9 Haji Lane (Good Luck Beerhouse) Chinatown and Bugisrespectively Native Diligent craftsman Vijay Mudaliar distils his own gins and rums in Native and forages for botanicals himself, which he uses in his concoctions. His creative cocktails feature unusual ingredients, including a specific species of ants. 52a Amoy Street +65 8869 6520 Telok AyerHAD A GOOD TIME? SHARE IT WITH US AT #VISITSINGAPORE





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