keong saik eats!
eats.nom.nom.nom.
go local!
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restaurant ember ($$$)
50 keong saik rd
Housed within Hotel 1929, Ember serves contemporary
European cuisine with burst of local flavours –
comforting yet refreshing; gaining a huge following
among connoisseurs of fine food & wine. Check out
“Inside Access” for hotel guests’ privileges!
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burnt ends ($$$$)
20 teck lim rd
Two shop units away from Hotel 1929 sits Burnt Ends, a
must-go for grills & barbies. Opened by aussie chef
Dave Pynt, this 17 seater diner is constantly packed!
Do make prior preparations if you are planning for an
evening eat out.
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the study ($$$)
49 keong saik rd
Part brainchild o Michelin Star chef Jason Atherton,
expect classic British comfort food innovatively given
modern twists. Do not leave without trying the Vanilla
Rice Pudding & Doughnuts with Salted Caramel
Cream. MINDBLOWING!
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esquina ($$$)
16 jiak chuan rd
Wrapped around the corner of Keong Saik hood sits
this charming tapas bar offering creative culinary
creations. Don’t forget to whip out your camera; the
food is truly a work of art as much as manna to your
stomach; #foodporn! Try the Mini Spanish Breakfast.
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bistro soori ($$$)
2 teck lim rd
As you walk along the perimeter of Hotel 1929, you’ll
come to a dead end with Bistro Soori. Perhaps due to
its boisterous neighbours, it is somewhat understated.
To stretch that travel dollar go for the Set Lunch. See
“Inside Access” for exclusive guest discounts.
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muchachos ($$$)
22 keong saik rd
For a quick fuel up after a long day of Singapore
exploration, grab a burrito at Muchachos. Open for
lunch till late, make your burrito by selecting your
meat, toppings & salsa at $12 a pop! For the
undecided, dive right into the Pulled Pork Burrito!
foong kee coffeeshop ($)
6 keong saik rd
This one’s for the pork lovers! Hailed as possibly the
best roast meat in Singapore by food bloggers, this
humble coffee shop has been drawing locals across
the island for their legendary Sio Bak (Crispy Pork
Belly) and Char Siew (caramelised barbecued pork).
We say, it’s our go-to for those sinful lunch days.
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kuan food court ($)
122 neil rd
At the end of Keong Saik Road sits this local hawker
centre serving an array of Chinese food. The
individual stalls sell different items with an average
check of S$5 including drinks per pax. We
recommend zooming down to the corner stall facing
the main road that sells Wanton Mee (Dumpling
Noodles - thin noodles with an al dente texture,
served with leafy vegetables topped with black soy
sauce, tomato/chilli sauce and sesame oil.
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tong ah eating house ($)
36 keong saik rd
You haven’t fully tasted Singapore if you have not
taken a traditional breakfast at Tong Ah. One of the
pioneer establishments in the hood since the early
1940s serving many Singapore generations. A set
consists of kaya toasts, soft boiled eggs and kopi/teh
(coffee/tea). Try ordering them the Singaporean
way! You might need some Singlish lessons from the
front desk to score some points with the kopi uncle
(barista). Oh! We’ve compiled a list of useful phrases
in “Talk Like a Local” (find it in the Around Us tab) to
prepare you for this. You’re welcome. :P
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yanti nasi padang ($$)
45 keong saik rd
This is probably on every local’s lips when craving for
Nasi Padang (buffet style Malay-Indonesian mix rice).
Although a little pricey compared to those in typical
hawker centres in Singapore, the portions are
generous and leaves you feeling extremely satisfied.
For those who have the tongue for spicy food, go for
it!
drink.drank.drunk.
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the library ($$$)
47 keong saik rd
Ssshhh! Let’s speak easy here … there’s a hidden bar
next to The Study! Have we piqued your interest yet?
The Library is inconspicuously located behind a shelf
of books and password is required to get in. Pssst!
Hotel 1929 guests have an exclusive password they
can get from the frontdesk. So be sure to grab it
before heading over. Order the Rub-a-Dub-Dub!
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the cufflink club ($$$)
6 jiak chuan rd
Garnering a strong following from the expat
community and well-informed visitors, this cocktail
bar oozes with laddish vibe – perfect for a night of
boisterous play.
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marikos ($$$)
4 jiak chuan rd
Named after a fictional prostitute, the Japanese
inspired bar-restaurant pays homage to Keong Saik’s
seedy past as a former red-light district. Echoing the
tongue-in-cheek concept, bar favourites include
cheekily named cocktails; The Wife & The Callgirl
Martini
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lime house ($$$)
2 jiak chuan rd
Singapore’s very first Caribbean restaurant with its
relaxed lounge atmosphere, the Lime House has
attracted the Caribbean expat community creating
a communal friendly vibe. If you’re craving for some
rum, this is the place to be!
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bread & hearth ($$)
18 keong saik rd
Handcrafted artisan bread & pastries, this is a go-to
for fluffy croissants & viennoiseries. While space is
compact, we reckon it’s great for morning brunch
with a book.
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potato head folk ($$$)
36 keong saik rd
Juggling 3 personalities - a burger joint, a cocktail
club and a rooftop bar overlooking the quaint
neighbourhood, Potato Head is located just across
Hotel 1929. Great place to chill and wrap up your
trip!