【Singapore】Exploring the Stylish "Katong District"

What is the vibrant world of Katong all about!?

Located east of the city center where the Merlion Park and Marina Bay Sands are, Katong is a surprisingly lesser-known but highly recommended area, adorned in pastel colors. This area is home to many from the Peranakan community, and everything from the shop houses, tableware, miscellaneous goods, to sweets is colorful and adorable…!🤩

This time, we’ll introduce shops where you can buy souvenirs from Katong and some stylish cafes☝🏻

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① SOJAO (photos 3 and 4)
A shop filled with charming and wonderful miscellaneous goods and interior items. They also have many great local brand products◎
📍Location: 251 Joo Chiat Rd, Singapore 427505
🕰️Hours: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

② Cat Socrates (photos 5 and 6)
A popular store where you can buy many Singaporean-style souvenirs. They also sell Peranakan-patterned plates, so be ready for a shopping spree.
📍Location: 448 Joo Chiat Rd, Singapore 427661
🕰️Hours: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

③ Big Short Coffee (photos 7 to 9)
A stylish cafe with an eye-catching cute logo. Here, you can enjoy original drinks that taste like cocktails and are exclusive to this place⭐️
📍Location: 2 Fowlie Rd, Singapore 428505
🕰️Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

④ Tiong Bahru Bakery (photos 10 and 11)
A popular bakery in Singapore. Their specialty is croissants, which have a beautiful shine and an exquisite taste😋
📍Location: 7 Crane Rd, Singapore 429356
🕰️Hours: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Katong is a bit away from the city center but can be reached by bus in about 30 to 40 minutes. Katong offers cafes, miscellaneous goods, and gourmet food all in one place. Be sure to visit🙌🏻🙂↕️

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