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The Ultimate Guide To Supper Spots In Singapore Because Macs Is So Passé

It’s close to midnight. You and your friends just got done watching a late night movie. You’re hungry but you don’t want a greasy meal at McDonald’s either.

What do you do?

Here’s a list of supper spots in Singapore where you and your friends can hang at till the wee hours of the morning.

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1. 89.7 Supper Club

From local Chinese and Indian dishes to international fare, whatever the cuisine you’re craving, 89.7 Supper Club will hook you up.

2. 126 Wan Dou Sek Dim Sum

Indulge in some steaming hot siew mai or chicken porridge with your supper club here at 126 Wan Dou Sek Dim Sum!

Moreover, most of the food they serve here comes in relatively small portions. This simply means you can order a wider variety of dim sum items to savour!

Do note that parking can be an issue here, so we recommend you either Grab or Uber your way to this popular supper haunt!

126 Wan Dou Sek Dim Sum
Address: 126 Sims Avenue, Singapore 387449
Opening hours: 24 hours
Contact No.: 6746 4757

3. Seng Kee Black Chicken Herbal Soup

If slurping a bowl of healthy herbal soup sounds like your idea of a good supper, you should definitely check out Seng Kee Black Chicken Herbal Soup.

Don’t be fooled by its name, this is essentially a zichar stall. Their signature dishes include Ginseng Black Chicken Soup and Prawn Paste Chicken.

Bring along a large group of supper kakis so you can sample their other dishes as well!

Seng Kee Black Chicken Herbal Soup
Address: 467/477 Changi Road, Singapore 419887
Opening hours: 11am – 4am daily
Contact No.: 6746 4089
Website

4. Yong He Eating House

If you don’t fancy a heavy meal for supper, Yong He serves everyone’s favourite tau huay zui (soya bean milk) and tau huay (soya beancurd).

We highly recommend ordering a couple of dough fritters to dip into your cold soya bean milk.

Yong He Eating House
Address: 458 Geylang Road, Singapore 389417
Opening Hours: 24 hours daily
Contact No.: 6745 5682
Website

5. Spize

Spize is the #1 supper spot in the East Side. They offer an extensive menu that ranges from Asian to Western and even Mediterranean cuisine.

This Nasi Lemak stall is known for their mind-blowing sambal chilli which you have to try.

If you’re someone who can eat Nasi Lemak past midnight then this is a great supper place to placate those midnight hunger pangs!

Boon Lay Nasi Lemak
Address: #01-06, Boon Lay Place Market and Food Centre, 221 Boon Lay Place
Opening Hours: Daily: 6.00pm to 2.00am
Contact No.: 9006 4730

7. Al-Azhar Eating Restaurant

There’s several Al Azhar outlets in Singapore, but the one opposite Beauty World Centre is the best.

They serve your usual local fare but we absolutely love the cheese naan and butter chicken here.

Everything at Al-Azhar is great which explains why this place is always jam-packed with people 24/7.

Al-Azhar Eating Restaurant
Address: 11 Cheong Chin Nam Road, Singapore 599736
Opening Hours: 24 hrs daily
Contact No.: 6466 5052
Website

8. Adam Road Food Centre

Albeit hidden from public’s eye, the queues at Adam Road Food Centre are always long.

They have everything from nasi lemak to prawn noodles and the famous mee goreng combo from Adam’s Delight.

The Mee Goreng Combo comes with a side of mutton chop, cheese fries and a perfectly fried sunny-side up. This combo is so simple yet it’s everyone’s favourite at Adam Road Food Centre.

Adam Road Food Centre
Address: 2 Adam Rd, Singapore 289876
Opening Hours: Varies across stalls

9. G7 Sin Ma Claypot Live Frog Porridge

If you fancy some frog leg porridge for supper, G7 Sin Ma is known for it!

G7 Sin Ma’s smooth porridge goes so well with its many variety of frog dishes.

Customers enjoy gobbling down frog legs here as it is absolutely value for money. The more frogs you order, the lesser you pay.

G7 Sin Ma Claypot Live Frog Porridge
Address: No. 5 Cheong Chin Nam Road, Singapore 599730
Opening Hours: 12 PM – 2.30 AM
Contact No.: 6467 7317 
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Although a little bit pricier as compared to the usual Indian stalls in coffee shops, Sri Sun offers you a variety of Indian food for you to choose from.

We highly recommend you to get their Maggi Goreng Special ($7.50) which comes with a side of cheese fries and a sunny-side up.

Don’t miss out on their tower drinks if you’re planning on bringing your bros here.

Sri Sun Express
Address: 56 Serangoon Garden Way, Serangoon Gardens, Singapore 555952
Opening Hours: 24 hours daily
Contact No.: 6282 2325
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The creation has definitely gained a lot of die-hard fans and is often recommended over the island.

Springleaf Prata Place
Address: 1 Thong Soon Avenue, Singapore 787431
Opening Hours: Daily: 7am to 12am
Contact No.: 6459 5670
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Their dimsum spread is huge and service is fast so you can expect a fuss free supper with your friends. Indulge in their Shanghai Steamed Dumplings, Siew Mai, Har Kow and their famous Golden Sand Pau (Liu Sha Pau).

With 3 outlets island-wide, this restaurant is known for the authenticity and freshness of their dim sum.

Tang Tea House (Jalan Kayu)
Address: 242 Jalan Kayu, Singapore 799466
Opening Hours: Sun – Thurs: 11am – 12am, Fri, Sat & Public Holiday: 12pm – 2am
Contact No.: 6483 2298
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They have several other outlets islandwide however the reviews at this place far exceeds the rest.

The best part about this outlet? It opens till 5am everyday – perfect for you night owls out there.

Ming Fa Fishball
Address: 246B Upper Thomson Road Singapore 574370
Opening Hours: 9am – 5am daily
Website

Central

14. Swee Choon Dim Sum

Swee Choon Dim Sum is a well known supper haunt in Singapore. With over 50 years of heritage, it’s the perfect supper place for after midnight clubbers, friends and families.

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Order a spread of dim sum so you and your friends can try a bit of everything from the menu.

This is an affordable, no frills place that holds many fond memories for most of the locals here.

Do expect to wait in line as this place can get quite packed at night!

Swee Choon Dim Sum
Address: 183/ 185/ 187/ 189/ 191 Jalan Besar Singapore 208882
Opening Hours: Mon, Wed – Sat: 11am – 2:30pm, 6pm – 6am, Sun: 10am – 3pm, 6pm – 6 am, Closed on Tues
Contact No.: 62257788
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Although it’s not as authentic as the ones you’d find in Japan, this place attracts crowds even past midnight.

The Volcano Ramen is one of the most popular items at this restaurant. You get to pick your level of spice just in case you can’t handle the heat.

Best part, this restaurant is halal-certified so you can jio your muslim friends to enjoy ramen here.

The Ramen Stall
Address: 787 North Bridge Road, Singapore 198755
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 5pm – 5am, Sat – Sun: 12pm – 5am
Contact No.: 6655 0800
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One of the popular flavours would be the Spicy Yangnyum which has a fiery red glaze on the chicken. Don’t worry, it’s not as spicy as you’d think it will be.

Chicken Up
Address: 48 Tanjong Pagar Road, #01-01, Singapore 088469
Opening Hours: Mon – Thurs: 5.30pm – 2am, Fri – Sat: 5.30pm – 3am, Sun: 5.30pm – 12am.
Contact No.: 6327 1203
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Just be prepared to smell of smoke after sitting here all night.

Lau Pa Sat Satay Street
Address: 18 Raffles Quay, Singapore 048582 
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 7pm – 1am, Sat – Sun: 3pm – 1am

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All Subway Singapore Outlets To Stop Selling Pork From Today Onwards

Subway Singapore has announced on their Facebook page that they will no longer be serving pork products in all outlets from today onwards.

https://www.facebook.com/SubwaySingapore/posts/10155927711210935

Say Goodbye To Pork

“No pork, doesn’t mean other meat are halal already what?”

I know, I know, but this also means we’re one step closer to easing everyone into the idea of a Halal Subway!

This topic has been a hit among Singaporeans as we debate endlessly in the comments section whether “To halal or not to halal?”

Just take a look at the comments.

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Oh, this one’s my favourite.

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Someone please, just save this poor person and give her the Italian BMT already! I almost feel bad for her potential breakup with the sandwich.

Since end of January, Subway has been in talks with MUIS regarding the halal certification process. Everyone found out, threw a fit and acted as if the world was about to end.

Subway didn’t care anyway and almost 60 outlets have stopped selling pork products since 31 January. If you didn’t already know, you can see the list here.

I get it. I’m so sorry for the loss of your pork. But please, please, give us Muslims a chance to enjoy Subway. I’m so tired of travelling all the way to JB just for a goddamn sandwich.

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I understand that it may seem unfair to take the pork out of Subway for all the hardcore fans but let’s all calm down and wait for Subway’s explanation.

Subway may lose a couple of patrons because they no longer want to sell pork, but I’m pretty sure the rest of the non-pork eating community are more than happy to still patronise Subway.

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Popeyes Brings The Classic Chicken & Waffle To S’pore For A Limited Time Only

Popeyes just introduced their latest Chicken and Waffle and it will be available for a limited time only!

Sweet & Savoury

What a time to be alive. Joining the likes of Fish and Fries and Zinger Mozzarella Burger, Popeyes has introduced a new menu addition – Chicken and Waffle.

Just imagine biting into a deep-fried chicken thigh drenched in nacho cheese and spicy maple sauce, sandwiched in between two crispy waffles.

The Chicken and Waffle ($6.90 for a la carte, $8.90 for a set meal) will be available at all Popeyes islandwide.

This offer will be available from today, 20 March till 28 April only!

So hurry down and get first dibs on this latest craze because it’s most definitely going to be sold out in the next few days.

Popeyes Singapore
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Leave Your Dignity At The Door For A Unique Dining Experience At This Tsundere Cafe

Ah Japan, you never fail to impress us with your weird themed cafes. This one is no exception. For most eateries, you’d expect to be treated with exceptional service.

Not this one.

Pay a fee to be hurled with insults and rudely attended to by Japanese maids and butlers at Tsundere Cafe.

A Dish Best Served Cold

After a successful first run back in February, Tsundere Cafe will be back on June 9 at Luminos in Woodlands.

While it’s rather bizarre and uncommon in Singapore, customers have commented that they previously enjoyed the first pop-up.

The word ‘Tsundere’ is a Japanese term for a character development process that describes a person who is initially hostile before gradually showing a warmer side over time.

Customers can expect to be ignored and disrespectfully treated by the staff. They may look kawaii and demure but don’t be surprised if they slam trays on your table and throw menus at you.

If you need the staff to sayang you, pay an additional $2 for a “gacha” or special service such as feeding, massage, dekopin (forehead flick), games and polaroid photos.

Request for a particular service will cost you $5. Upon reaching your 10 gacha roll, expect a “deredere” treatment. Whatever that means.

Anyway, if you can’t deal with slow service and rudeness, don’t attempt to rebuke or scold the staff members. I mean, you literally pay to get abused, what are you expecting?

So if you really need someone to feed your masochistic side or you just want to check out what this whole cafe is about, then go ahead. Reserve a table before they run out of seats.

Tsundere Cafe
Address: 71 Woodlands Industrial Park E9, Wave 9, #09-04, Luminos, Singapore 757048
When: 9 June 2018
Website

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Think Out Of The Toastbox – Must-Try Kaya Toasts In Singapore You Will Love Regardless Of SES

Kaya toast is what I’d describe as the “strawberry jam with scones” of England. It’s a classic Singaporean breakfast that is best enjoyed with kopi gao and two soft-boiled eggs.

Skip your usual Ya Kun Kaya and Toast Box and go for the more traditional coffee shops that will not disappoint.

The Classic Singaporean Breakfast

1. Chin Mee Chin Confectionary

This place has been a long-running favourite among the locals. Located along East Coast Road, this nostalgic coffee shop is a nice change to modern joints.

Known for it’s decor typical of 1950s Singapore, with retro marble top tables, floor tiles, and ceiling fans. It’s also known for their traditional kaya toasts.

Instead of the kaya toast bread you’d typically see, their Kaya Toast is served in a hamburger-type bun and slathered with their homemade kaya and a slice of butter.

These buns are made in house and toasted till they are slightly burnt for that nice “char” taste. This place can get pretty busy so try and avoid peak hours if you’re looking at dining in.

Chin Mee Chin Confectionary
Address: 204 East Coast Road, Singapore 428903
Opening Hours: Tues – Sun: 8.30 am – 4pm, Closed on Mondays
Contact No.: 6345 0419

2. Dong Po Colonial Cafe

Located along Kandahar Street, it’s common to see this coffee shop packed with office workers during lunch hour.

Using only authentic recipes from the 50s and 60s, this colonial cafe lets you savour the taste of the past.

The kaya toast is generously slathered with their homemade kaya which is available for sale as well!

Here’s a tip, skip the teh and get their kopi. Be it Kopi-O, siew dai, gao or whatever, trust me. The auntie here knows how to make a legit cup of kopi.

Dong Po Colonial Cafe
Address: 56 Kandahar Street, Singapore 198904
Opening Hours: Mon – Thurs: 8am – 6pm, Fri – Sat: 8am – 10pm, Sun: 8am – 8pm
Contact No.: 8748 0828
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Enjoy your kaya toast with a cup of kopi gu you (coffee with butter) which will definitely elevate your breakfast experience.

Heap Seng Leong
Address: Block 10 North Bridge Road #1-5109, Singapore 190010
Opening Hours: 4am-8pm daily

4. Tong Ah Eating House

Tong Ah is one of the most iconic coffee shop in Singapore. Since 1939, they’ve been serving cups of kopi and kaya toast at the junction of Teck Lim and Keong Saik Road.

They’ve since relocated a few units farther down Keong Saik Road.

If you prefer crispy thin bread, then you’ll love the kaya toast served at Tong Ah.

Tong Ah Eating House
Address: 35 Keong Siak Road, Singapore 089142
Opening Hours: 7am – 10pm daily
Contact No.: 6223 5083
Website 

5. Good Morning Nanyang Cafe

The kaya toast at this cafe looks like a masterpiece.

The Orange Peel Ciabatta Kaya Toast includes bits of caramelised orange peel baked into the thick bread which leaves a zesty taste lingering in your mouth.

It’s definitely not your traditional kaya toast but it’s perfect if you’re looking for something different to start your morning.

Good Morning Nanyang Cafe
Address: 32 Maxwell Rd, #01-05, Singapore 069115
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 7.30am – 5.30pm, Sat: 8:30am – 2:30pm, Closed on Sundays
Website 

6. Coffee Break

Run by the third generation of kopi hawkers, they serve both traditional and modern fare to cater to the different generations.

Just look at that butter!

As much as I love the traditional kaya butter combination, Coffee Break serves up a couple of unique combination such as the Rum and Raisin which features a light and refreshing cream.

The Black Sesame combination is one of their best-sellers as well. The black sesame and butter combination goes surprisingly well together.

Coffee Break
Address: Amoy Street Food Centre, 7 Maxwell Road #02-78, Singapore 069111
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 7.30am – 2.30pm, Closed on Sat and Sun
Contact No.: 8100 6218
Website 

7. Toast Hut

Run by a young local hawkerpreneur, Toast Hut is the place for your traditional kaya toast set and kopi at any time of the day.

Melvin Soh, owner of Toast Hut opened his stall at Old Airport Road in 2007 selling kaya toast with home-brewed traditional coffee.

They have several different bread for you to choose from. You can opt for the traditional crispy bread or french toast.

The best part is, their kaya isn’t overly sweet. So it’s not too jelak.

Toast Hut
Address: 51 Old Airport Rd #01-52, Old Airport Rd Food Centre, Singapore 390051
Opening Hours: Mon – Sat: 6.30am – 2.00pm, Sun: 6.30am – 12.00pm, Closed on Thursdays
Contact No.: 8125 7729
Website 

8. YY Kafei Dian

This coffee shop is a hidden gem that offers authentic Hainanese fare such as chicken rice and Claypot E-fu Noodles.

However, they’re well known for their soft pillowy kaya buns that are perfectly baked in house.

Expect a generous amount of kaya on your buns, topped off with a slab of savoury butter.

YY Kafei Dian
Address: 37 Beach Road #01-01, Singapore 189678
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 7.30am – 9.30pm, Sat – Sun: 8am – 9.30pm
Contact No.: 6336 8813
Website 

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Get Some Pho-King Good Noodles At These 8 Vietnamese Restaurants

Call us basic but we love ordering pho at any Vietnamese restaurants. It’s simple. It’s great. It’s straight-forward, no frills. You know what you’ll be expecting.

There’s no need for you travel all the way to Ho Chi Minh or Hanoi just to satisfy your pho cravings. Singapore now has plenty of Vietnamese restaurants serving real pho-king good Pho.

So pho-rage ahead my fellow makan kakis, here are 8 top places to satisfy your pho cravings.

So Pho, So Good

1. Pho4U

For all my Muslim foodies out there, you know what I’m talking about. Pho4U is one of our favourite places to have halal pho that doesn’t compromise on it’s authenticity.

The broth is light and beef slices are so tender, you can’t help but want to order another bowl.

At just $8.50, you can get the basic pho which consists of half cooked steak and well done brisket. If you’re willing to spend a bit more, you can also get flank and meatballs in your pho.

Here’s a tip if you’re planning on dining here, get their Vietnamese coffee, hot or iced, it’s great.

Pho 4U Halal Vietnamese Cuisine
Address: 783 North Bridge Road, Singapore 198751
Opening Hours: Mon – Sun: 11am – 10pm
Contact No.: 6816 3797
Website

2. Mrs Pho House

Mrs Pho has been serving hearty bowls of pho along Beach Road which is a favourite among office executives nearby.

Fans of this popular restaurant can enjoy their beef pho at their second location, Mrs Pho House as well!

Mrs Pho House is known for their Sliced Beef Pho ($8.90) or Beef Combo Pho ($9.90).

Mrs Pho House
Address: 221 Rangoon Road, Singapore 218459
Opening Hours: Mon – Sun: 12pm – 11pm
Contact No: 9173 1083
Website

3. So Pho

Here’s another halal pho option for you! Best part of So Pho is that they have several outlets around Singapore so you don’t always have to head down to Bugis for halal pho.

If you’re not feeling very beef-y, they have chicken pho for you as well. At $10.80, you’ll get a bowl of pho filled with sliced beef, brisket as well as beef balls.

However, if you’re a spice girl, they’re known for the Spicy Australian Beef Noodles ($14). It’s not as spicy as you’d think it is but it’s definitely stronger in terms of flavour.

Saigon Alley
Address: 273 Thomson Rd, #01-06 Novena Gardens, Singapore 307644
Opening Hours: Mon – Sun: 12pm – 11pm
Contact No.: 6265 7662
Website

5. Pho Stop

Located at Downtown Gallery, home to hip work spaces and food gems, Pho Stop is a popular  spot among office workers nearby.

If you’d like more beef than noodles, try their Beef Feast Combo ($13.90) which consists of sliced beef, beef shin and beef balls.

Pho Stop
Address: 6A Shenton Way, #02-28 Downtown Gallery, Singapore 068815
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 11.30am – 9pm, Sat: 11.30am – 8pm, Closed on Sundays
Contact No.: 9695 6885
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If you’re vegetarian, NamNam has a vegetarian version of the beef pho with brown rice noodles instead.

NamNam Noodle Bar Raffles City
Address: 252 North Bridge Road, #B1-46/47, Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore 179103
Opening Hours: Mon – Sun: 8.00am – 10.00pm
Contact No.: 6336 0500
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Saigon Jalan
Address: Block 86 #01-919, Whampoa Drive, Singapore 320086
Opening Hours: Mon – Sat: 10am – 8.30pm, Closed on Sundays
Contact No.: 9239 8287
Website

8. Moc Quan

Fun Fact: ‘Moc’ means simple, ‘Quan’ means restaurant, so Moc Quan just means simple restaurant.

All the ingredients used at Moc Quan, are specially brought over from Vietnam weekly. The owner/chef, Jeff Koh, flies over and personally hand carry these ingredients to maintain the authenticity of their food!

Have a go at their Mixed Beef Pho ($9.50) which is packed with vegetables, herbs, sliced beef and meatballs.

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7 Free Playgrounds In Shopping Malls To Bring Your Kids To Over The Weekends

Don’t know where to bring your kids to over the weekends? Don’t want to burn a hole in your pocket?

You no longer have to worry as we have a list of FREE playgrounds in shopping malls so you can get your shopping done while the kids can go ham at the playgrounds!

Get Out And Play

1. Westgate

Westgate Wonderland is what we’d describe as Disneyland for kids. Gear your kid up for this playground as it is touted to be the largest rooftop mall playground in Singapore!

This fantasy garden themed outdoor playground is divided into three playing areas suitable for toddlers and the older kids.

The tallest structure in this playground is a 10 metre tree house that kids can ascend via the criss cross nets inside the tree trunk.

There’s also a small rock climbing wall at the side of this tree house.

The water play area however is the highlight of this playground. You’ll see little water jets sprouting from the ground and even buckets of water that will tip over your kids!

There’s a drying station which is free to use so your kids can dry off easily. Just remember to pack some towels and a change of clothes for your kids!

Trust me, your kids will thank you and call you supermom/superdad for bringing them here!

Rating: 5/5

Westgate Wonderland
Address: 3 Gateway Drive, Level 4, Singapore 608532
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm

2. IMM 

This playground at IMM wins hands down for being sheltered. So yay to no sweaty (sort of) kids!

Just like your usual neighbourhood playgrounds, it consists of activity boards, rock climbing walls, slides and balancing beams.

If your kids need to cool off from the heat, this playground has a water play area as well.

This water play area beats any other playground as it boasts a pretty cool water slide and water guns for kids to shoot water at each other with.

So if you’re looking for an alternative playground in the west asides from Westgate, IMM is the perfect choice.

Rating: 4/5

IMM
Address: 2 Jurong East Street 21, Level 3, Singapore 609601
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm

3. Changi City Point

Conveniently located next to Changi Expo MRT, The 3 House at Changi City Point has a dry and wet play area for your kids.

Rating: 3/5

The 3 House
Address: 5 Changi Business Park Central 1, Level 2, Singapore 486038
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm

4. VivoCity

VivoCity’s playground boasts play features, water fountains and even trampolines! This playground is popular and often packed with kids over the weekends.

This playground is divided into two playing areas for children of various age groups. There are shorter slides catered for the younger kids whereas the older kids can enjoy climbing ropes and sliding poles.

There is also a wet playing area that will light up in a colourful pattern everyday after 7pm.

Don’t worry parents, there are plenty of shaded sitting area around the playground and eateries when everyone gets hungry from playing.

Rating: 3/5

Vivo City
Address: 1 Harbourfront Walk, Level 2, Singapore 098585
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm

5. Waterway Point

With so many BTO flats surrounding the Punggol-Sengkang Area, it’s no surprise that the number 1 place for most young parents to bring their kids to is Waterway Point.

Waterway Point has 2 playing areas – Wonderland (indoor playing area) and Happy Park (outdoor playing area).

Adopting an ‘Alice in Wonderland’ theme, the indoor playing area is catered for the younger ones and best part, it’s air conditioned so mum and dads don’t have to stand in the heat.

The Happy Park is divided into a wet and dry playing area. The tunnel slides are a central feature of the dry area and there are shorter slides catered for the younger ones as well.

The wet area features a small lake with flowing water – perfect for keeping cool in the outdoor heat. There’s also a small section for parents to towel dry their kids and change their clothes after all the playing.

Rating: 4/5

Wonderland and Happy Park
Address: 83 Punggol Central,  Both playgrounds are located on Level 2, Singapore 828761
Opening Hours: 10.30am – 9.30pm

6. Kallang Wave (Singapore Sports Hub)

Bring your kids and beat the heat at the Splash N Surf water park and playground. There’s even a lifeguard on duty so you know your kids will be in good hands as they run wild here!

This water playground features water sprinklers, slides (with different options for children of varying options), fountains, a merry-go-round and pretty much everything else you can imagine.

There’s also a kids pool which is a mini pool with a depth of 0.5m so your little ones won’t be left out!

If you’re willing to pay a small sum to play with your kids, there’s a lazy river where you and your child can float along leisurely. Tickets costs $2 and can be purchased at the Splash N Surf Information Counter.

Rating: 5/5

Splash N Surf
Address: 1 Stadium Place, Singapore 397628
Opening Hours: 8am – 10pm daily

7. Paragon Shopping Mall

Who would’ve thought there would be a kids playground right smack in Orchard Road. If your kid is getting cranky and you’re busy picking out your Jimmy Choo, let them run around at the playground located on the 5th floor of the mall.

The playground has all the basic playing stations such as slides, tunnels and ride-on horses. It’s not the fanciest playground but it sure is a good pit stop for your kid after all the shopping!

Rating: 3/5

Paragon
Address: 290 Orchard Road, Level 5, Singapore 238859
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm

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11 Artsy Events And Tantalising Eats For An Exciting End To January

It’s finally 2018!

We’re back in January, the “Monday” of the year. We’re all feeling sian but no worries, we’ve got some artsy AF events and great food for you to make it through the rest of this huge “Monday”.

Let DiscoverSG be your lobang. Let’s go!

Play & Discover

1. Art From The Streets

From 13 January 2018 to 3 June 2018, the world’s most iconic street artists will be showcasing their most provocative works for the first time in Singapore.

Titled Art from the Streets, this ground-breaking exhibition will trace the 40 years of street art, from its beginnings to the urban art form that it is today.

The exhibition will feature a series of live paintings that are created on-site by some of the most iconic street artists as well as new and upcoming names such as Spain’s Felipe Pantone, Singapore’s Speak Cryptic and Yok & Sheryo.

The new artworks are specially created for the exhibition, to showcase the diversity of the street art movement and how it is relevant to society in present times.

That’s not all, there will also be large-scale mural paintings, videos, prints, installations, archival material, drawings, and sketches from 50 of the biggest names in street art.

The ArtScience Museum will also be shining a spotlight on artworks from upcoming SouthEast Asian street artists.

Art from the Streets
Venue: ArtScience Museum, 6 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore, 018974
Date: 13 Jan 2018 – 3 Jun 2018
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Held at the Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre, the World Snack Fair gathers hundred over brands of snacks from all over the world.

Expect to find snacks from Japan, Korea, Europe, Australia, and SouthEast Asia. There’ll also be a Character cafe and a Cosplay Competition!

This is a fair for the serious snackers and anime fans.

World Snack Fair
Venue: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre
Date: 19 – 21 Jan 2018
Website

3. Light To Night Festival 2018

The Light To Night Festival is back from 19 to 28 January 2018, once again painting the Civic District in a shower of stunningly vibrant light displays, installations, and creative works of art.

As one of the marquee events of Singapore Art Week, the festival is set to expand from an anniversary celebration by the National Gallery Singapore, to a district-wide arts festival, in collaboration with The Art House, Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, Asian Civilisations Museum, and The Esplanade.

The theme for this year is “Colour Sensations”. Visitors will be taken on a captivating multi-sensory experience, from the stunning kaleidoscope of public art and installations from local artists to interactive light projections and immersive colourscapes.

There will also be a Festival Food Street at the Padang. So gather your friends and family and head down to the Light To Night festival for a night of artsy fun!

Light To Night Festival 2018
Venue: Civic District and Marina Bay (National Gallery Singapore, Padang, The Arts House, Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall, Asian Civilisations Museum, Empress Lawn, Esplanade Park, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay)
Date: 19 – 28 Jan 2018
Website

4. Clean Bandit Live In Singapore

Grammy Award-winning musical sensation Clean Bandit will be here in Singapore on 22 Jan 2018, performing at the Suntec City Convention & Exhibition Centre Halls 601 – 604.

5. Munah & Hirzi Live: Curtain Call

For one night only, Munah Bagharib and Hirzi Zulkiflie, better known as MunahHirziOfficial, will be celebrating the end of an era, as they hold the final curtain call for their Youtube channel.

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Sadly, they will be closing their Youtube channel after a decade of hilarious antics, parodies and a whole roster of familiar and crazy characters.

Don’t miss this final opportunity to catch them live at the Capitol Theatre on 24 January 2018.

Ticket prices go from $45 to $105 and can be purchased here.

Hurry and grab your tickets before they’re sold out!

Munah & Hirzi Live: Curtain Call
Venue: Capitol Theatre, 17 Stamford Road, Singapore, 178907
Date: 24 Jan 2018
Price: $45 – $105
Website

6. St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival 2018

The annual St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival is back!

This year’s event features a smashing lineup including Aldous Harding, Amy Shark, Anderson, Paak & The Free Nationals, Billie Eilish, Bonobo, Father John Misty, Loyle Carner, Mac DeMarco, Moses Sumney, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, Slowdive, Sylvan Esso, The Internet, The War On Drugs, and Wolf Alice.

Happening on 27 January 2018, the festival promises to be a total sensory experience, bringing the best live acts – both new and established – onto the Laneway stage for music fans.

St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival
Venue: The Meadow, Gardens By The Bay
Date: 27 January 2018
Tickets: Standard Tickets: $158 | Door Sales: $200. Get your tickets  Image Credit: here.

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8. Pizza Maru

Can’t decide between pizza and Korean food for dinner? How about both?

Pizza Maru is the latest franchise to hit our shores, serving up Chicago-style deep dish pizzas with a Korean twist. That’s right, we’re talking about deep dish pizzas with Korean flavours.

Known for their patented pizza dough made with green tea, chlorella and 12 kinds of cereals, this hefty pizza dough is made to support a multitude of ingredients in their deep dish pizzas.

One of the pizzas to look out for is the Real BBQ Chicago ($26.80) which comes stuffed with double mozzarella cheese, cream cheese mousse, string cheese, roasted onion, tomatoes, potatoes, chicken chunks, mushrooms, BBQ sauce, honey, almonds and icing sugar.

Sounds like a weird combination but it makes sense given the Korean influence on the dish.

Another must-try is the Mango Ocean ($19.80/regular, $23.80/large) which is a seafood pizza with shrimps, squid, scallops, mushrooms, broccoli, onions, black olives, mango, pilaf sauce, mozzarella sauce, spicy buldak sauce, and sweet potato-stuffed crust.

A great side dish to order is the SPAM Tower ($12.80). Layers of chicken SPAM, bell peppers, fried kimchi, cabbage, mushrooms, onions, seaweed, and a fried egg sitting on a bed of rice and garnished with potato crisps, parmesan cheese and sriracha sauce.

If you’re a fan of Korean food, or deep dish pizza, this is a place you have to check out.

Pizza Maru
Address: 930 Yishun Avenue 2, #B1-192/193 Northpoint City South Wing, Singapore 769098
Opening Hours: Daily: 11am – 10.30pm
Contact no.: 6280 6196
Website

9. Mak Hong Kee HK Kitchen

Newly opened along Keong Saik Road is Mak Hong Kee HK Kitchen, serving up classic Hong Kong fare that you normally find in a high end Chinese restaurant, albeit at a more reasonable price.

A must-try is their roasted meats. Mak Hong Kee HK Kitchen serves up roast pork which is slightly fattier with a thin crisp layer of crackling that is oh-so-satisfying.

Another roast meat to look out for is the BBQ Pork with Honey sauce, better known as Char Siew. The char siew served here is tender and not as sweet.

If you need your carbs, then we suggest getting the Beef Hor Fun ($10). The hor fun (rice noodles) used in the dish is narrower, and is stir fried with bell peppers and tender beef slices in a rich black bean sauce. This is a dish that you must order.

Mak Hong Kee HK Kitchen also has other selections of rice, noodle and congee dishes if you’re looking for other options.

If you’re looking for a place for a fuss-free family dinner, this is it.

Mak Hong Kee HK Kitchen
Address: 2/4 Keong Siak Road, Singapore, 089110
Opening Hours: Sun – Fri: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Contact no.: 6909 0414

10. SayChiizu Singapore

Singapore has seen its fair share of cheese-flavoured food. Four cheese pizzas, grilled cheese sandwiches, cheese sundaes, cheesecakes, cheese cookies, and even cheese foam bubble teas.

This time round, SayChiizu, a popular Hokkaido Grilled Cheese Toast brand from Bangkok is opening its first store in Singapore at VivoCity on 15 January 2018.

SayChiizu will be serving up their signature grilled cheese toasts in several flavours such as Charcoal, Chocolate, Strawberry Cheese and Matcha Cheese.

The cheese is made from a secret blend of 3 different cheeses, which results in an incredibly stretchy consistency when melted.

That’s not all, the menu will also include cheese teas and cheese fries.

We cannot wait for SayChiizu to open!

SayChiizu Singapore
Address: VivoCity, #B2-K16, 1 Harbourfront Walk, Singapore, 098585
Website

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11. MAAD, Market Of Artists And Designers

Since 2006, the Red Dot Design Museum has been organising MAAD, Market Of Artists And Designers as a platform to promote local artists and designers, for them to showcase and sell their original works.

(Header Image Source: National Gallery Singapore)