PhtoSg, 9 Empress Place (2026)

24/11/2020

Another historical landmark that was established in 1862 and initially served as Town Hall with a theatre during the colonial era in Singapore, the Victoria Theatre & Victoria Concert Hall is located at the heart of the City’s Civic district containing a 614-seat Theatre and a 673-seat Concert Hall.

In 1901, the memorial hall was built as an extension to the original structure to commemorate the passing of the late Queen Victoria who died earlier in that year. The clock tower was erected to connect the two structures and on 14 Feb 1992, it was gazetted as a national monument.

After a 4-year refurbishment, it re-opened in 2014 restored into its original neo-classical structure from 1905. Having played a big part of the country’s history for over 150 years, the Victoria Theatre & Victoria Concert Hall continues to be an exciting platform, supporting the growth and development of Singapore’s arts industry.

Today, it is the home to Singapore Symphonic Orchestra and many stunning international performances in the world of music and arts.

📍9 Empress Pl, Singapore 179556

P.S. Another Singapore River attraction to pen down on your list!

17/11/2020

Formerly known as the Empress Place Building. One of the architectural treasures situated by the Singapore River since 1867.

Originally planned to house the courthouse, but then served as the government offices until the late 1980s instead. Subsequent restorations and extensions have stayed faithful to the original Neoclassical Palladian architectural look of the building. It was gazetted as a National Monument on 14 Feb 1992 and now known as The Asian Civilisations Museum.

Take on a grand voyage in one of the pioneer museums in the region to feature Pan-Asian cultures and Civilisations. Discover the ethnic roots of Singapore over the past two centuries.

💲$7.00 per adult / $25 per family of 5

📍1 Empress Pl, Singapore 179555

P.S. Raffles Place ang nearest MRT station dito. Be sure to wear comfy shoes dahil magandang pasyalan ang Singapore River.

12/11/2020

Built as a fort to defend the settlement from naval attacks, the front port of Fullerton stood strong in 1829. It was then expanded along the years and the Fullerton Building was officially opened in June 27, 1928 and was named after the first Governor of the Straits Settlement, Robert Fullerton.

The building served many purposes from then on. The most notable was serving as the General Post Office of Singapore. In 1950s, The Fullerton Building was recognised as the unofficial public monument. It stood out as the most prominent feature of the waterfront. On its rooftop stood the lighthouse, whose beacon guided all ships approaching the harbour.

The Fullerton has weathered the test of time and today, it is still shining bright across the city’s skyline and remains a symbol of Singapore. Truly, a sight to behold.

📍 1 Fullerton Square Singapore 049178

P.S. Makikita mo ang buong history ng Fullerton within the Fullerton Heritage Gallery sa loob ng hotel. Best part? Admission is free!

09/11/2020

Nestled in the bustling downtown core of Singapore, today’s Capitol Singapore has its deeply rooted neo-classical beginnings.

The Capitol Building was completed in 1933, four years after the Capitol Theatre - the adjoining theatre that dominated the island’s movie scene for decades after opening as a premier cinema in the country. The Capitol Building’s striking facade fronting the road junction became the face of Capitol Theatre where giant billboards and posters of the latest movie screenings were hung to attract the crowd. It would often be mistaken for the Capitol Theatre itself due to it becoming one of the most recognisable street corners in Singapore.

Today, this historical landmark from the 1930s, is now a part of an integrated complex that houses a range of retail, lifestyle and award-winning food establishments which includes the ultra-luxurious Capitol Kempinski Hotel, Eden Residences—Capitol’s luxury apartments—as well as Capitol Piazza and Arcade @ The Capitol Kempinski.

📍 11 Stamford Rd, Singapore 178884
Connected to CityHall MRT

P.S. Ilagay mo na sa bucket list mo pa Singapore - catch a movie at “The Capitol Theatre” para sa mala red carpet experience.

06/11/2020

Before air travel took the world in a fly, there was seafaring. People travelled through seas to build homes, conquer wider territories, trade goods and some, just to explore and see new lands. Clifford Pier played a major role in Singapore’s political, economical and social landscape back then. The magnificent pier was built between 1927 and 1933, and was named after Sir Hugh Clifford, the former Governor of the Straits Settlements. Finally, it began witnessing travellers to the Lion City come and go in 1933.

Today, the Fullerton Heritage is preserving the pier’s hawker culture while honouring its historical role as the landing point of Singapore’s forefathers. It is now within the luxurious Fullerton Bay Hotel serving local hawker fares and still using the name, The Clifford Pier.

📍80 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049326

P.S. Super IG-worthy ang buong Fullerton Heritage so be sure to pack your cameras and get your poses ready!

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27/10/2020

Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant
A timeless treasure when it comes to serving high quality dim sum since the 1960’s. Started from a single shophouse, now it has extended to 4 connected shophouses to cater to the growing demand for homey dim sum treats. With dim sum often regarded as a delectable breakfast or brunch spree, Swee Choon has amazingly managed to break that stigma. Today it is famous as the go-to place after parties, opening until the wee hours of dawn to cater to the party goers and neighbouring families alike who are looking to satiate their midnight cravings.

Indulge in their traditional dim sums like Har Kao (steamed prawn dumplings), Siew Mai, Pan-fried Turnip Cake, Pan-fried Gyoza (pork dumplings), Glutinous Rice with Chicken and of course, the ever-famous Xiao Long Bao at an affordable fare! Happiness, steamed, fried, baked, they have them all!

💲Price: $4 Shanghai Xiao Long Bao
$4 Pan-fried Pork Dumpling
$2.40 Har Kaw
$2 Carrot Cake
$1.80 Siew Mai
$1.80 Grass Jelly Drink

📍Location: 183/185/187/189/191/193
Jalan Besar Singapore 208882

🕰Opening Hours: Lunch
Mon - Fri: 11am - 2.30pm
Sat, Sun and Public Holidays: 10am - 3pm
Dinner
Sun - Thu: 6pm - 2am
Fri, Sat and Public Holidays: 6pm - 3am

🚆 Getting there:
Exit Farrer Park MRT, walk towards Mustafa Centre and stroll down Syed Alwi street. At the end of Syed Alwi street and Jalan Besar road junction make a right turn and you will find the restaurant.

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P.S. Dimsum Cravings? Must place na dapat puntahan! Pero siguraduhin mo na maaga aga ka dahil LAGING MAHABA ANG PILA! But it's worth it!

24/10/2020

Not your typical Wonton Noodles. ENG’s, set off as a small pushcart business in the 1950’s and in the 1970s, he finally opened his pioneer stall, ENG’s Wantan Noodle in Dunman Food Centre.
In the year 2012, he was lucky enough to cross paths with an investor that powered the growth of ENG’s and they shifted their stall to a storefront on Tanjong Katong Road, somewhere in the East of Singapore. Today, ENG’s is widely available as they now have outlets scattered across the island so you don’t have to travel to the east to get a taste of this iconic Wantan Mee (Wonton Noodle).

Voting for the dry version, the egg noodles are springy and coated in lard and secret recipe sauce that’s so subtle, yet so tasty. To top it of, there are generous servings of their signature Char Siew Pork and Pork & Prawn Dumplings and of course, their exceptionally spicy chili sauce. A must try!

💲Price: $4.50 Dry Noodle
$5 Boiled Wanton

📍Location: 248 Tanjong Katong Road Singapore 437036 
🕰 Opening Hours: 10:30am – 8:30pm
Closed Alternate Mondays)

🚆 Getting there:
Nearest MRT - Dakota MRT Station
Head east to Old Airport Rd then continue to Dunman Rd. Turn right onto Tanjong Katong Rd head straight until you pass by Design 4 U on the right side. Then you’ll see Eng’s Char Siew Wanton Mee.

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P.S. Ibang-iba sya sa wanton noodle na alam mo sa pinas. Willing ka bang i-try tong authentic wanton noodle ng Singapore? Pen this down for your next visit!

21/10/2020

Founded in 1951, Wah Kee Big Prawn Noodle, is one, if not, of the pioneers of big prawn noodles in Singapore. Similar to a few other long-rooted, still standing hawker stalls, Wah Kee started as a foodcart along the streets of Singapore serving up hearty bowls of Prawn Noodle Soup. Entered the market using average-sized prawns in pork and prawn broth, the owner decided to switch to pure seafood soup and palm-size prawns in order to distinguish themselves from its competitors. It seemed to be a wise call as till today, they are one of the longest standing food establishments since the 1950s and even gained its listing in the Michelin Restaurant Guide 2019.

They are offering $5, $10, $20 and $25 prawn noodle bowls. Difference lies in the number of big juicy prawns and other seafood thrown into your bowl as the price goes up. Its pure seafood broth is medium bodied with a distinct crustacean savoury sweetness with a spicy hint finish. The prawns are big, fresh and succulent. This hearty prawn soup is accompanied with a plate of noodle of your choice (yellow / white) in secret sauce with sambal chili topped with pork lard croutons, fried shallots and crunchy kang kong. I could testify that this is the best prawn noodles I have ever tried thus far!

💲Price: $20

📍Location: 41A Cambridge Road, #01-15, Pek Kio Market and Food Centre, Singapore 210041

🕰️ Hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 8:30am to 2pm
Closed on Mondays

🚇Getting there:
Nearest MRT: 8-min walk from Farrer Park MRT Station Exit D
Turn southwest to Tessensohn Rd toward Rangoon Rd. Turn right onto Rangoon Rd and left onto Race Course Rd and then right to Owen Rd. From Owen Rd, you will see Pek Kio Market and Food Centre

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P.S. masyadong mahal ang $20? Try it ng kasama ang friends or family. Order ka ng isang $20 at dalwang $5 then tig-iisa kau ng prawn since 3 malalaking prawn ang sineserve nila.
Busog na, mura na, sobrang sarap pa!

18/10/2020

Making and selling delicious curry puffs since 1958 on a roadside stall outside Novena Church, Rolina’s Traditional Hainanese Curry Puff has come a long way from its humble beginnings. Uncle Tham started making curry puffs at the age of 19 to make a decent living back then. He now owns 2 distinct outlets in Singapore all thanks to his hard work and the recipe coming from a Hainanese sailor in the late 1950s. With the traditional Hainanese recipe preserved for more than 60 years, and passed down to its 2nd generation today, it’s hard to find something that can match their renowned Chicken Curry and Sardine Puff.

Each puff is fried to a crispy golden perfection oozing with generous moist and flavourful fillings. These puffs will surely hype up your taste buds as it is tasty, aromatic and equivalently spicy! A must try empanada version of Singapore!

Bonus: Another special treat that is only available on weekends is their Traditional Glutinous Rice, a special recipe by Mrs Tham.

💲: $1.50 Curry Puff / Sardine Puff
$2.50 Traditional Glutinous Rice
$3.00 Yam / Pumpkin Glutinous Rice

📍Tanjong Pagar Plaza Market and Food Centre, #02-15 Singapore 081006.

⏰ Opening hours: 9am to 2pm

🚇Getting there:
Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar MRT Station
3min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT Station Exit A. Head south towards Peck Seah St and turn right towards Tras Link and Head Straight to Tanjong Pagar Plaza.

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P.S. Breakfast, Meryenda o kahit pang dinner, anytime, masarap kainin tong curry at sardines puff with coffee o palamig o kahit tubig. MUST TRY 🤤

15/10/2020

We bet that most of us here are Taho lovers. After all, who wouldn’t be pleased to hear that iconic “Tahoooo” on weekend mornings, which never failed to make us come crumbling for coins and paint smiles on our faces?

How lucky it is to have something similar here in Singapore? Beancurd or Tau Huay, as they call it, satisfies our “Taho” cravings and it is widely available across the island. But this very stall has transcended through the decades, making it renowned and has constituted a part of Singapore’s history - Rochor Original Beancurd, Since 1960.

Started from a makeshift stall doing long hours of labour-intensive manual grinding of the soya beans in 1955, it is now a famous local brand serving up a traditional delicacy that is loved by all ages. The best seller, of course, is their silky smooth traditional Beancurd with the right hint of sweetness. But their Soya Milk, Dough and Butterfly Fritters are actually a must try as well!

💲Price: $1.20 Soya Bean Milk
$1.20 Butterfly Fritter
$1.20 You Tiao (Dough Fritter)

📍Location: 2 Short St, Singapore 188211

🕰️ Hours: Monday to Sunday: 10:30 to 23:30
Friday & Saturday: 10:30 to 00:30

🚇Getting there:
Nearest MRT: Rochor MRT Station (Exit A)
4-min walk from Rochor MRT Station
Proceed to short street and walk along the road pass Lasalle College of the Arts and Methodist Church until you reach some old shophouses you will be able to see the stall.

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P.S. Taho na walang arnibal? Why not! Balitaan mo ko kung hindi mo to hanap hanapin sa pinas pag natikman mo to sa Singapore.

13/10/2020

Another well-known brand that has weathered the test of time since 1969 - Tiong Bahru Pau is famous for its handmade “Pau” or “Siopao” as how we, Filipinos, know this delicacy. Offering a high-quality Cantonese-style Paus since they started operation in the streets of Tiong Bahru area, they now have a few other outlets scattered across the island.

Some other dim sum best sellers are their leng yong (lotus seed paste), tau sar (red bean paste) baos and siew mai (siomai) which tastes completely different from the ones we have in The Philippines. But a must-try for all the siopao or dim sum lovers out there is their Char Siew Pau. Char Siew in Chinese means barbecued meat and Pau refers to that soft and fluffy white bun we all love. This pork bun comes with a full-flavoured secret recipe barbecue sauce that has the right amount of savoury-sweetness and has big chunks and trimmings of tender pork filling.

💲Price: $1.40

📍Location: #02-18/19 Tiong Bahru Market, 30 Seng Poh Road, 168898
Operating Hours: Tue - Sun: 07:00 - 15:00

🕰️ Hours: 7:00am to 3:00pm
Closed on Mondays

🚇Getting there:
Nearest MRT station: Tiong Bahru MRT
Take Exit B from Tiong Bahru MRT station
8 minute walk towards Lim Liak Street
or take bus 63 from Tiong Bahru MRT Stn to Eunos and alight at Blk 1 and walk inside

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P.S. Chicken Pau 🐔 o Pork Pau 🐷?
Sanay ka sa pork siopao diba? Try mo yung charsiew and itong chicken pau sa picture! You'll miss Singapore paguwi mo ng Pinas.

10/10/2020

Zam Zam Restaurant - Being known as a multi-cultural country, one can’t truly experience the taste of Singapore without trying all cuisines! From Chinese and Malay cuisines and now to Indian eats!

Delighting palates with their famous Nasi Biryani, Murtabak and Roti Prata for over a century now, Singapore Zam Zam is an Indian-Muslim restaurant that was established in 1908 and continues to captivate both locals from all corners of the island and adventurous travelers just to savour their tasty treats.

Their Mutton Biryani is so flavorful and should not be missed. Made of basmati rice, marinated mutton, onions and spices, this classic dish is the crown of Indian Cuisine and one of the best Biryani’s in town! Another stellar dish is their Murtabak Rusa (Deer). Yes, dear, it’s deer! With ground deer meat, egg and onions stuffed inside a crispy thin layer of dough, pan-fried to perfection, guaranteed you’ll enjoy every bite!

💲Price: $10 - Murtabak Rusa (Deer)
$7 - Chicken Biryani

📍Location: 697-699 North Bridge Rd, Singapore 198675
Operating Hours: Open 7days a week!

🕰️ Hours: 7:00am to 11:00pm

🚇Getting there:
Bugis - Nearest MRT Station
Take Exit B from Bugis MRT Station and Head southeast towards North Bridge Rd
Turn right toward North Bridge Rd
Turn left onto North Bridge Rd
Singapore Zam Zam is on the left

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P.S. Mutton (tupa) and Rusa (usa)? Yes! Must try talaga siya sa pagpunta ninyo dito! Take note, delicacies since 1908, papalampasin mo ba yan?

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