Guidebook for Singapore
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Really good authentic family-run Peranakan (Chinese Malay fusion) restaurant. Prices are very reasonable at SGD 16/person for 3 dishes, a drink and dessert. My default place to eat when I'm lazy.
Novena Peranakan
273 Thomson RdReally good authentic family-run Peranakan (Chinese Malay fusion) restaurant. Prices are very reasonable at SGD 16/person for 3 dishes, a drink and dessert. My default place to eat when I'm lazy.
I personally think this chicken rice restaurant is just as good as Tian Tian and most locals will tell you that this is one of the top places for chicken rice. Most expats and tourists don't know this
27 locals recommend
Wee Nam Kee Hainanese Chicken Rice Restaurant
101 Thomson RdI personally think this chicken rice restaurant is just as good as Tian Tian and most locals will tell you that this is one of the top places for chicken rice. Most expats and tourists don't know this
Mediocre chicken rice, but this is one of the most famous because it is a chain. Full of tourists. I would skip this and go to Wee Nam Kee instead.
35 locals recommend
Boon Tong Kee @ Balestier
Balestier RoadMediocre chicken rice, but this is one of the most famous because it is a chain. Full of tourists. I would skip this and go to Wee Nam Kee instead.
Great local ice cream shop with interesting flavors like Horlick's Balls and Mao Shan Durian.
11 locals recommend
Udders Ice Cream (Novena)
155 Thomson RdGreat local ice cream shop with interesting flavors like Horlick's Balls and Mao Shan Durian.
Awesome fish soup and hands-down the best in Novena. This is a small local eatery, so plan on sweating bullets (no aircon) and sitting next to someone you don't know ;)
Novena Fish Head Mee Hoon
Awesome fish soup and hands-down the best in Novena. This is a small local eatery, so plan on sweating bullets (no aircon) and sitting next to someone you don't know ;)
Essentials
Cold Storage Velocity
238 Thomson RdGood selection of foreign brands
Located on the top floor of Novena Square 2. Better selection of Asian brands than Cold Storage
10 locals recommend
FairPrice City Square Mall
180 MallLocated on the top floor of Novena Square 2. Better selection of Asian brands than Cold Storage