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1YY Kafei Dian

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A Taste of Hainan

Insider\'s tips
Must-try the homemade buns and kaya jam at YY Kafei Dian.

Known for its Hainanese cuisine, YY Kafei Dian makes its own kaya and fluffy buns to go with it, complemented by aromatic roasted coffee or tea - a dying trade among the Hainanese community. Hainanese pork chop and braised cabbage dishes are signature dishes that paired with fragrant white rice, is a meal to remember.

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    07:30-22:00 Mon-Fri, 08:00-22:00 Sat, Sun and PH

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    Soft Kaya Buns and Coffee (SGD3.00), Traditional Muffin (SGD 0.50)

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    #01-01, 37 Beach Road, Singapore, 189678 (+65-63368813)

1Mint Museum of Toys (0.5-1hr)

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Toys from Yesteryears Remembered

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"Mint" stands for "Moment of Imagination and Nostalgia with Toys)".

The world's first purpose-built museum for toys, Mint Museum of Toys showcases an extensive collection of vintage toys and various unique toy collections from over 40 countries such as Germany, Japan, United Kingdom, United States and even Bulgaria and exquisitely displayed in an award winning contemporary building.

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    09:30-18:30, daily

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    Adult ($15.00), Child & Senior Citizens ($7.50), Family ($36.00).

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    26 Seah Street, Singapore, 188382 (+65-63390660)

1Peranakan Museum (1-1.5hr)

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A Culturally Rich Experience Awaits!

Peranakan Museum explores Peranakan cultures and communities housed in the Straits Settlements of Singapore, Malacca and Penang as well as their links with other communities in Southeast Asia. Look out for a comprehensive collection of artifacts while children's interactive areas.

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    13:00-19:00 Mon, 09:00-19:00 Tue-Sun, 09:00-21:00 Fri

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    Adult ($6.00), Family ($20.00).

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    39 Armenian Street, Singapore, 179941 (+65-63327591)

1Puay Heng Capitol Noodles

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A Taste You Can Savour Over and Over

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Be sure to ask for less chili if you can not take spicy food or go for ketchup at Puay Heng Capitol Noodles.

Many customers flock to Puay Heng for its special springy noodles and homemade secret chili sauce. Imbibe in luscious well marinated mushrooms set amidst tantalizing fresh minced pork. It's perfect for the hungry soul craving a variety of dishes in addition to the main course.

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    09:00-21:00, close on alternate Sun

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    Minced Pork Noodle

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    Far East Square, 45 Pekin Street, #02-01, Singapore, 048775 (+65-65366707)

1Teochew Street Mushroom Minced Meat Noodle

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Teochew Food Nostalgia in a Bowl

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Be sure to ask for more vinegar as it makes the noodles tangier at Teochew Street Mushroom Minced Meat Noodle.

Try this place along Smith Street to get your Mushroom Minced Meat noodles with great value and yet taste mouthwatering. Waiting at least 20 minutes before getting your food is normal as your noodles are made on the spot. Unique to this place, a piece of braised pork skin is standard with every tantalizing

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    12:30-21:00, close on Mon and Tue

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    Mushroom Minced Meat Noodle (SGD2.50++)

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    335 Smith Street #02-023, Singapore, 050335 (+65-63271229)

1Chinatown (1-1.5hr)

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Chinese Culture You Can't Miss!

Chinatown! Bringing back memories for many locals, conserved historic buildings adorn the area where the time-tested old traditions reside. Indulge in shops retailing furniture, antiques, jewelry, porcelain, souvenirs, to name a few. Haggling with the shopkeeper is part and parcel of the experience.

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    10:00-22:00, daily

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    Free Admission

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    Pagoda Street, Trengganu Street, Sago Street, Smith Street, Singapore, 050005 (+65-63720478)

1Chinatown Heritage Centre (0.5-1hr)

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Chinatown's Very Own Heritage Corner

Come visit the Chinatown Heritage Centre where the 1950s lodgings come to live with its expertly crafted interiors that are authentic replicas. The centre gives visitors a one-stop venue to peer into the lives of many that settled in Singapore during the post-war era.

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    09:00-18:00, daily

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    Adult (SGD10.00), Child (SGD6.00)

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    48 Pagoda Street, Singapore, 059207 (+65-62219556)

1Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum (1-1.5hr)

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Learn More About Buddha Here!

Venerable Shi Fa Zhao influenced by Tang Dynasty and the Buddhist Mandala designed the BTRTS (Buddha Tooth Relic Temple) building. Visitors will see a courtyard, Bell Tower and a Drum Tower. The top floor houses the Sacred Buddha Tooth Relic Chamber, with the gold Sacred Buddha's Tooth Relic Stupa on display.

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    07:00-19:00, daily

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    Free Admission

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    288, South Bridge Road, Singapore, 058840 (+65-62200220)

1Maxwell Food Centre

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Get the Maximum Food Taste

Over 100 food stalls offer a mind boggling selection of local and exotic food at reasonable prices. Dine in comfort and in open air style. Savour a plethora of food ranging from Chicken Rice, Fish Head Bee Hoon to Malay Nasi Lemak and Indian Roti Prata.

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    07:00-23:00, daily

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    Chicken Rice, Fish Head Bee Hoon, Lasi Lemak and Roti Prata

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    1 Kadayanallur Street, Singapore, 069184 (+65-1800-7362000)

1Lau Pa Sat

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Dine In A Century Old Hawker Centre!

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Go during the night time as it is nice to dine al-fresco under the stars at Lau Pa Sat.

More than a century and a half ago, Singapore’s first wet market was Lau Pa Sat or old market. As such, it was preserved as a national monument. Come evening from 6pm, the adjoining road is closed for Satay hawkers to sell you savoury barbeque meat sticks on charcoal fire.

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    Open 24 hours, daily

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    Laksa, Chili Pepper Crab, Ba Kut Teh, Fried Carrot Cake, Hainanese Chicken Rice

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    18 Raffles Quay, Singapore, 048582 (+65-97309991)

1Chong Qing Grilled Fish

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Sichuan Food Lovers Unite Here!

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Try to avoid peak hour crowds if you want a cooler eating ambience at Chong Qing Grilled Fish.

Grilled Fish lovers rejoice! Chong Qing serves up a mean meal doused with the typical spicy Sichuan’s delicacies. Expertly marinated with 20 different spices then presented over a sumptuous but spicy broth, their grilled fish is sure to whet anyone's appetite!

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    16:00-02:00, daily

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    Seabass Spicy and Numbing (SGD28.00), Grass Grap Chopped Chilli (SGD40.00)

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    18 Mosque Street #01-01, Singapore, 059498 (+65-62250087)

Main Attractions

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  • A玩Yueh Hai Ching Temple
    Yueh Hai Ching Temple
    • 30B Philip Street, Singapore, 048696
      (+65-65338537, +65-63380000)
    • 06:00-18:00, daily
    • Free Admission
  • A玩Fuk Tak Chi Museum
    Fuk Tak Chi Museum
    • Far East Square, 76 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore, 048464
      (+65-65327868)
    • 10:00-22:00, daily
    • Free Admission
  • A食Wu Shi Nian Dai
    Wu Shi Nian Dai
    • 335 Smith Street, #02-48 Chinatown Complex, Singapore, 050335
      (+1800-7362000 Singapore Touristline)
    • 10:00-20:00, close on alternate Thur
    • Coffee and Tea (SGD1.00), Toasts (SGD1.10)
  • A購Lin Chee Guan
    Lin Chee Guan
    • 203 New Bridge Road, Singapore, 059429
      (+65-62278302)
    • 09:00-22:00, daily
    • Bak Kwa 1 Kg (SGD44.00++)

Insider\'s tips

  1. Must-try the homemade buns and kaya jam at YY Kafei Dian.
  2. "Mint" stands for "Moment of Imagination and Nostalgia with Toys)".
  3. Be sure to ask for less chili if you can not take spicy food or go for ketchup at Puay Heng Capitol Noodles.
  4. Be sure to ask for more vinegar as it makes the noodles tangier at Teochew Street Mushroom Minced Meat Noodle.
  5. Go during the night time as it is nice to dine al-fresco under the stars at Lau Pa Sat.
  6. Try to avoid peak hour crowds if you want a cooler eating ambience at Chong Qing Grilled Fish.

Reference & Travel Guide

  • Singapore Walkabout_v2.00
  • Off the Beaten Track v3.00