101788    Also popular among families and teenagers are its port and three beaches.

101789    But if shopping and dining is more your thing, then also visit the many quality restaurants spread out across the island and along the beaches.

101790    With so much to discover, this island is one you can’t afford to miss while you’re on holiday in Singapore.

101791    Plum Village Restaurant

101792    Hearty Hakka Cooking

101793    Staying true to its Hakka roots, Plum Village Restaurant is one of the few authentic Hakka restaurants still standing in Singapore today.

101794    Located in the quaint locale of Sembawang Hills along Upper Thomson Road, this restaurant serves up heart-warming food prepared by the owner, Mr Lai Fak Nian, who has been cooking for over 30 years.

101795    One signature dish is its authentic Hakka Yong Tau Foo, which is beancurd filled with salted minced meat and pan-fried, giving it a robust and old-fashioned flavour.

101796    Other home-cooked favourites include red wine prawns, “abacus seeds” (which is like yam-flavoured gnocchi), salt baked chicken and Mei Chai Ko Rou (stewed fatty pork with preserved vegetables).

101797    Plum Village Restaurant is great for casual family dinners or social gatherings, and dining here will definitely stir up feelings of nostalgia.

101798    In conjunction with Singapore Food Festival 2010, play the Food In Translation game and find out more about Singapore’s Signature Dishes.

101799    These eateries are also recommended by Makansutra.

101800    For their reviews and ratings, please purchase the latest Makansutra Singapore 2011 Edition or visit www.makansutra.com .

101801    Tanjong Beach Club

101802    Beach of Love