100383 The junction of East Coast Road and Joo Chiat Road can be suitably described as the heart of Katong.
100384 Here you’ll find coffeshops selling local delicacies like tau kwa pau (minced pork in fried tofu), ba chang (rice dumplings) and the famous Katong Laksa, which are white rice noodles in a spicy coconut milk broth.
100385 Katong is a culinary wonderland with its main road (East Coast Road) dotted with a healthy variety of excellent local and international cuisine.
100386 The olden day opulence and charm of the place remains intact with traditionally Peranakan houses like Katong Antique House and Rumah Bebe.
100387 Both are great places to pick up a Peranakan outfit, snacks and homeware, and are must-visit establishments that help you learn more about Peranakan culture.
100388 For accommodation around the area, visit Le Peranankan, a boutique hotel housed in a row of conserved shophouses.
100389 Located at 400 East Coast Road, it features authentic Peranakan design, with rooms crafted in Nyonya and Baba styles.
100390 Katong also has numerous cafés and old-world coffeeshops like Chin Mee Chin and excellent culinary fixtures such as Sin Hoi Sai coffeeshop and Five Star Hainanese Chicken Rice, all within a short walking distance of one another.
100391 Immerse yourself in Peranakan culture on your visit to Katong and Joo Chiat, and also enjoy its wealth of good food and cultural heritage.
100394 This age-old food centre is one of the most famous in Singapore, and is known among locals as the Serangoon Gardens Food Centre.
100395 Over the years, it’s been frequented by many Asian celebrities, so when you savour a meal here, you might even find pictures of these celebrities framed and hung up on the walls.
100396 Chomp Chomp springs to life in the evenings, when food lovers from all over the island flock to the food centre to enjoy local signature dishes such as grilled stingray, barbecued chicken wings, carrot cake, ice kacang, popiah, Hokkien Mee and more.
100397 You’ll enjoy a quality dining experience where you can watch the spontaneous acts of kamikaze-type chefs as they prepare your food, and the vibrant, bustling atmosphere of the place.