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10 cool places in Tiong Bahru

Guide to Tiong Bahru

13 February 2012
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Tiong Bahru.
Try it.
Do it.
Love it.

Here are ten great places to try in this funky urban zone.

1. The Orange Thimble
Great coffee and good little menu that covers all bases.
When: Tues, Wed, Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 9am-10.30pm, Sun 9am-9pm. Mon closed.
Where: Blk 56 Eng Hoon Street, #01-68 Singapore 160056. p.6223 8068

2. Drips Bakery Cafe
An industrial style cafe with yummy pastries and biscuits. Try the cinnamon egg tart and the eggless jam drops.
When: Mon - Sun 11.00am - 9.30pm, Fri- Sat 11am-11pm, Tues - Closed
Where: 82 Tiong Poh Road, Singapore 6222 0400. p.62220400

3. Forty Hands
More great coffee! It is just like a cool Melbourne café.
When: Tues 8.30am-6.30pm, Wed, Thurs 8.30am-10pm, Fri, Sat 8.30am-11pm, Sun 8.30am-6.30pm, Mon closed.
Where: Blk 78 Yong Siak Street #01-12, Singapore 163078. p.62258545

4. Strangelets
A gorgeous gift shop. Great for something a little different.
When: 11am-8pm, Sat-Sun 10am-8pm
Where: 7 Yong Siak Street, Singapore, 168644. Ph 62221456

5. Books Actually
Wall to wall books, postcards and lovely gift cards.
When: Mon-Fri 11am-9pm, Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-6pm
Where: 9 Yong Siak Street, Singapore, 168645. Ph 62229195

6. Fleas and Trees
Offers more than itches and greens! Lined with clothes, accessories, books, designer mags and household wares. A vintage shop packed with style.
When: Tues-Fri 5-10pm, Sat-Sun 11am-10pm
Where: 68 Seng Poh Lane, Singapore 160068

7. Open Door Policy
A new favourite restaurant (i.e. book ahead!) Delicious modern food like papadum encrusted duck.
When: Mon, Thurs & Sun noon-4pm, 6.30-11pm, Wed 6.30-11pm, Fri, Sat noon-4pm, 6.30pm-midnight.
Where: 19 Yong Siak Street, Singapore, 168650. p.62219307

8. Social Haus
A casual little bar next to Open Door Policy. Nice for a quick after dinner drink.
Where: 11 Yong Siak Street, Singapore, 168650. p.6557 0286

9. Wet Markets
Don't visit Tiong bahru without popping into the local wet markets. Great for fresh produce, meat and seafood, we love the amazing flowers and orchids - all at a steal!
Where: 30 Seng Poh Road

10. Foodie Market Place
Another one for the cooks, this one stop shop has air-flown chilled beef and lamb, Dutch Swiss and Danish cheeses, ready-to-cook frozen goods along with hard to find seasonings and condiments.
Where: 225 Outram Road, p.62243290

10 cool places in Ti   |   13 Feb 2012 at 03:04 PM
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