The 10 Best Restaurants In Tiong Bahru, Singapore
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The neighborhood of Tiong Bahru is one of the oldest in Singapore, yet has undergone a rejuvenation in recent years. In the past few years, various chic cafes have opened all over the area, serving brunch, desserts, and coffee. At the same time, old local favorites have remained strong, resulting in the East-meets-West, tradition-meets-innovation hipster characteristic of today’s Tiong Bahru. Here we explore the area’s 10 best restaurants.
The Orange Thimble
Situated next to the popular Tiong Bahru Baker is The Orange Thimble, a small, cozy art cafe that embodies the creativity and hipster vibe of the Tiong Bahru neighborhood. Their food is tasty, but it is the setting which sets The Orange Thimble apart. The cafe is divided into five sub-sections, including a small art gallery displaying artwork by local artists. The Orange Thimble is relatively unknown by both locals and tourists, making it a great spot to spend a relaxing afternoon with friends.
Address: #01-68 56 Eng Hoon Street, Singapore, +65 6223 8068
![The Orange Thimble](https://cdn.theculturetrip.com/images/56-3693848-1435246562836110fbcfad44dfa8b064304e95a7af.jpg?s=10x)
1. Flock Café
Bakery, Cafe, Restaurant, Contemporary, Pastries, Coffee, Tea , Fast Food, Asian, Soup
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This family-run cafe has a casual ambience, with its modern industrial-inspired decor, and the food follows this philosophy with its simple but fresh ingredients. Flock Café serves pastas as well as assorted gourmet sandwiches and paninis, such as the classic Eggs Sally and the popular prawn and avocado panini. All-day-breakfast is also on the menu, making this establishment a popular place for brunch. Their coffee is freshly roasted and its aroma wafts through the cafe, giving it a relaxed, homey feel.
2. Ikyu
Restaurant, Japanese
![Sake](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2005858.webp)
3. Loo's Hainanese Curry Rice
Restaurant, Asian, Chinese
![Loos Hainanese Curry Rice](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2001359.webp)
4. Le Le Pot
Restaurant, Asian
5. The Rabbit Stash
Hotel Restaurant, Asian
![The Rabbit Stash](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2001358.webp)
Tiong Bahru Food Centre
No food guide to Singapore is complete without a food center, also known as a hawker center, as street food offers an authentic taste of local Singapore. The Tiong Bahru Food Center is one of the cleanest and most well-organized food centers in Singapore, making it less chaotic and less daunting for the non-locals to explore. This particular establishment features mostly east Asian and south-east Asian foods, with few stalls serving Indian food.
Address: 83 Seng Poh Road, Singapore
![Fishball noodles](https://cdn.theculturetrip.com/images/56-3693859-1435246587341826375d6d49f49b65c23daac11f6d.jpg?s=10x)
6. Drips Bakery Café
Bakery, Cafe, Dessert
![Drips Bakery Cafe](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2001362.webp)
PoTeaTo
As you may have guessed from its name, PoTeaTo is a restaurant that specializes in potatoes and tea. This simple fare is given fabulous new twists in a surprisingly wide range of menu items, from standard sandwiches with a generous portion of potato chips, to the quirky tofu potato cakes and sweet potato fries. The cafe also offers an exciting selection of tea, including classics such as Earl Grey or Chamomile and unconventional flavors such as Oolong Berry and Persian Ginger Apple for the adventurous tea-lover.
Address: #01-18, 78 Yong Siak Street, Singapore, +65 62212488
7. Open Door Policy
Restaurant, Asian