Category: Resident Journal
Back again at Cheeky Bee Hoon for some comforting bowls that hit all the right notes. This time, we dug into fried crab dumplings, sliced fish with minced meat, the cheeky signature, braised pork set, and satay — some of their best-loved dishes in one meal. Each bowl came piping hot, rich in flavour, and […]
Big Short Coffee: Cocktail-Inspired Coffee Creations If you’re looking for some of the most innovative and downright prettiest drinks in town, Big Short Coffee is a name you need to know. Where Coffee Meets Cocktails What sets Big Short apart is how they approach coffee with the creativity of a cocktail bar. Techniques borrowed from […]
Katong–Joo Chiat has always been a neighbourhood where heritage meets fresh ideas — and now, it has a brand-new French bakery to add to the mix. Bastille Bakery recently opened its doors, offering everything from rustic loaves and buttery viennoiseries to elegant French desserts that look almost too pretty to eat. A Taste of Paris […]
Heart of Katong is the latest creation by Gazing Power Wash | SG Pressure Washing Art, an artist who uses nothing more than a pressure washer as his brush. Instead of adding paint, he works by subtracting layers of dirt, etching patterns directly into the sidewalk. The result is a fleeting piece of art, born […]
Canopy Café, once a familiar name at Marina Bay Golf Course, has now found a new home at Katong V. The airy space is bright, casual, and a convenient stop for hearty local fare. We dropped by for dinner and were greeted with a menu full of zi char classics – comforting dishes perfect for […]
There’s a new spot in the neighbourhood, and it’s one you won’t stumble upon every day. Dutch Door has quietly opened along Joo Chiat Road, adding to the area’s ever-growing food and drink scene. What makes it different? For starters, it’s only open on weekends from 12–3pm, and the bar serves up just 100 cocktails […]
FREE SANDWICH in Katong Joo Chiat! Don’t Runaway has landed — a brand-new test kitchen pop-up by the team behind Champion Bolo Bun & Dickson Nasi Lemak. Every weekend means a brand-new sandwich drop as they refine recipes for their future permanent store. The best part? It’s completely FREE — one sandwich + drink per […]
A slice of the past is now painted right into the heart of Lor Stangee. 🎨✨This spot once housed a real mama shop — the kind that sold everything from snacks and toys to bottles of ice-cold soft drinks, serving as a daily stop for neighbours young and old. The new mural, created by local artist […]
Craving sashimi? 🍣 The new Izakaya Niningashi (East Coast) brings the best of Japanese comfort dining to Joo Chiat. This is the brand’s second outlet, a welcome addition to the neighbourhood’s growing food scene. Located just opposite i12 Katong, the cosy spot hits the mark with fresh cuts of sashimi, smoky yakitori skewers, perfectly charred fish, and an inviting […]