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Buzz Feed
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Calling All Foodies: Your Ultimate Guide To Eating Your Way Through Singapore's Joo Chiat!
Alright, listen up, food fanatics! If your Instagram feed is looking a little… bland, then pack your bags (and your stretchy pants) because Joo Chiat in Singapore is calling your name! This vibrant 'hood is a kaleidoscope of heritage shophouses and, more importantly, a seriously epic food scene. Get ready to feast your way to foodie fame! 1. Slurp Your Way to Bliss at 328 Katong Laksa You can't even think about Joo Chiat without mentioning Laksa, and 328 Katong Laksa is basically royalty. This isn't just any laksa; it's a creamy, coconut-y dream in a bowl, packed with prawns, beansprouts, and cockles. Fun fact: it even beat Gordon Ramsay's laksa in a cook-off! So, yeah, you need to try this. No chopsticks needed – their noodles are cut short for ultimate slurping satisfaction. 2. Get Your Prata Fix at Mr. and Mrs. Mohgan's Super Crispy Roti Prata Prepare for a life-changing prata experience. This unassuming stall is a local legend for a reason. Their roti prata is exactly what it says on the tin: SUPER crispy, perfectly flaky, and utterly addictive. Pair it with their delicious curry and you've got yourself a breakfast (or lunch, or dinner, let's be real) that's worth crossing the island for. Don't be surprised by the queue – it moves fast, and it's 100% worth the wait! 3. Step Back in Time at Chin Mee Chin Confectionery For a dose of old-school Singapore charm (and seriously good carbs), hit up Chin Mee Chin Confectionery. This century-old kopitiam serves up classic kaya toast, soft-boiled eggs, and that iconic iced Milo dinosaur. It's a true taste of nostalgia and the perfect spot for a leisurely breakfast to kick off your Joo Chiat food adventure. Seriously, that charcoal-toasted kaya toast is EVERYTHING. 4. Cool Down with Botanical Bliss at Birds of Paradise Gelato Boutique After all that savory goodness, you'll need a sweet escape. Birds of Paradise is the place for artisanal gelato with unique, botanical-inspired flavors. Think White Chrysanthemum, Lychee Raspberry, or even local twists like Pandan. It's aesthetically pleasing and tastes even better. Your taste buds (and your Instagram feed) will thank you. 5. Dive into Peranakan Perfection at Old Bibik's Peranakan Kitchen Joo Chiat is synonymous with Peranakan culture, and Old Bibik's is serving up authentic, MSG-free Peranakan dishes that are bursting with heritage and flavor. From humble hawker beginnings, they've perfected vibrant dishes that tell a story. This is your chance to truly immerse yourself in Singapore's rich culinary traditions. 6. Eat fresh at Long Phung Vietnamese Restaurant Are you craving for authentic Vietnamese? Look no further. Long Phung is a local favorite for its flavorful pho, fresh spring rolls, and other classic Vietnamese dishes. 7. Feel the heat with Cilantro Biryani Get ready for a flavor explosion at Cilantro: The Biryani Club. This Muslim-owned restaurant at 102 Joo Chiat Road is making waves with its authentic and aromatic biryani, offering varieties like Chicken, Lamb, and even unique options like Irish Duck Biryani. Don't miss their must-try Karak Tea! 8. Savour all the flavours at La Bottega Enoteca Transport your taste buds to Italy at La Bottega Enoteca. Located at 346 Joo Chiat Road, this award-winning Italian restaurant and pizzeria is renowned for its "Newpolitan" pizzas with a 72-hour slow-fermented dough, creating a crust that's crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. They also offer a fantastic selection of wines and cured meats. 9. Get meaty with Two Men Bagel House For your bagel fix, head to Two Men Bagel House at 465 Joo Chiat Road. They're famous for their freshly hand-rolled bagels and an exciting array of fillings, from classic schmears to inventive combinations like the "Becky" with scrambled egg, double cheddar, TMBH bacon, and spicy ketchup. It's the perfect spot for a satisfying breakfast or brunch. So there you have it, foodies! Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to conquer Joo Chiat, one delicious bite at a time. Go forth and eat well!
Nylon
21-06-2025
- Business
- Nylon
Chin Mee Chin celebrates 100 years of heritage with exclusive merch and new menu
An iconic blue shophouse that has withstood the test of time, Chin Mee Chin Confectionery has been a staple for the Katong community since it first opened in 1925. In spite of its closure in 2018 due to a manpower crunch, the timeless icon was given a new zest of life when it was revived by the Ebb & Flow Group in 2021, ensuring its continued legacy of time-honoured kaya toast and kopi favourites. Image courtesy of Chin Mee Chin Confectionery. This year, Chin Mee Chin Confectionery celebrates its 100th anniversary and is celebrating it in style with a three-month-long series of anniversary activities featuring its series of commemorative collectibles and a variety of limited-time 100-Year menu specials. 100 thoughtfully designed, limited-edition coin pieces are up for grabs when you make a purchase of $25 and above on food and drinks. These coins comprise of 99 silver and just 1 rare gold, and have been embossed with the cherished coffee shop's iconic kopi cup. Image courtesy of Chin Mee Chin Confectionery. From 23 to 29 June, the coins will be distributed in limited quantities randomly between 12pm to 4pm, while stocks last. Those who managed to snag a silver one will need to hold on to the coin and return in July to exchange them for an exclusive 100-year CMC T-shirt (worth $38). Each receipt entitles customers to redeem a maximum of one coin per day, regardless of the total amount spent. The lucky winner who managed to snag the elusive gold coin will be able to redeem a 2D1N stay at Artyzen Singapore (worth $565++). Image courtesy of Chin Mee Chin Confectionery. Available for purchase at $38 each, the limited-edition 100-year CMC T-shirts come in four different designs in their respective black, white, beige, and dark green colours. Each of the designs have been inspired by Chin Mee Chin Confectionery, repping the heritage brand in various ways. In conjunction with SG60, Chin Mee Chin will be introducing blind bag keychains featuring miniature renditions of the iconic elements of this 100 year old brand. These include the iconic CMC shopfront, CMC's kaya and toast, CMC merchandise, the CMC pastry set, and the CMC Kopi Pour. Image courtesy of Chin Mee Chin Confectionery. To redeem a blind bag, all you'll have to do is spend $25 or more in a single transaction on food and drinks, from 1 to 15 August, and get a chance to play the CMClaw Machine to get your keychain. Only one blind bag can be redeemed per transaction, regardless of the total amount spent. Timeless local classics will be making their official debut in August 2025 as part of Chin Mee Chin's 100-Year Menu. Curry Pork Chop, $8.80. Image courtesy of Chin Mee Chin Confectionery. Braised Pork Belly with Preserved Mustard Greens, $10.80. Image courtesy of Chin Mee Chin Confectionery. The mains include the Curry Pork Chop ($8.80) with breaded pork cutlet covered with Chin Mee Chin's homemade curry; and the Braised Pork Belly with Preserved Mustard Greens ($10.80) which has been stewed in a fragrant blend of soy sauce, cinnamon, ginger, and sesame oil. Pang Susi, $2.80. Image courtesy of Chin Mee Chin Confectionery. For the light bites, don't miss Chin Mee Chin's all-new Pang Susi ($2.80), a rare Peranakan treat that features a savoury filling of minced pork, candied winter melon, and mixed vegetables tucked into a soft sweet potato bun. Kaya French Toast, $6. Image courtesy of Chin Mee Chin Confectionery. Peanut Butter French Toast, $7. Image courtesy of Chin Mee Chin Confectionery. Nutella French Toast, $8. Image courtesy of Chin Mee Chin Confectionery. There are also classics with a twist to enjoy such as the Kaya French Toast ($6), the Peanut Butter French Toast ($7), and the Nutella French Toast ($8) — all made with shokupan that has been coated in an egg dip for a crisp exterior.
AsiaOne
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Daily roundup: Chin Mee Chin Confectionery celebrates 100th anniversary with new menu and exclusive merchandise — and other top stories today
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Chin Mee Chin Confectionery celebrates 100th anniversary with new menu and exclusive merchandise While Katong is a food haven, a name that stands out from the rest is Chin Mee Chin Confectionery, one of Singapore's original coffeeshops. The famous breakfast spot, which has been at the same location since 1925, is known for its kaya toast and traditional sock-brewed kopi... » READ MORE 2. 'Thank you for your hard work': Scoot gives 4.91 months of bonus, shares on TikTok Staff at Scoot erupted in cheers upon finding out that they would receive almost five months of bonus pay. The big reveal was captured on video and uploaded to Scoot's TikTok account on Wednesday (June 4)... » READ MORE 3. 'Moments like this that really make your day': Chan Chun Sing meets soldier who took photo with him as student During a recent night ride to his office, the newly appointed Minister for Defence, Chan Chun Sing had a heartwarming encounter that left a lasting impression. Chan shared in a Facebook post on Wednesday (June 4) how a soldier on night duty, Zhong Ting, approached him at the gate of a military camp... » READ MORE 4. Vic Chou responds to rumours of F4's 25th anniversary reunion If Taiwanese pop group Energy could reunite and make their comeback after over a decade of hiatus, does that mean there's hope for the disbanded F4 too? Yesterday (June 4), Taiwan's Mirror Media reported that the Mandopop group — made up of Vic Chou, Jerry Yan, Ken Chu and Van Ness Wu — reached an agreement to reunite for a 2026 concert, celebrating the 25th anniversary of their debut... » READ MORE editor@
AsiaOne
05-06-2025
- Business
- AsiaOne
Chin Mee Chin Confectionery celebrates 100th anniversary with new menu and exclusive merchandise, Lifestyle News
While Katong is a food haven, a name that stands out from the rest is Chin Mee Chin Confectionery, one of Singapore's original coffeeshops. The famous breakfast spot, which has been at the same location since 1925, is known for its kaya toast and traditional sock-brewed kopi. The old-school business shuttered in 2018 but has bounced back stronger than ever since, with this year marking its 100th anniversary. To celebrate the milestone, the family-run business will have a three-month-long series of anniversary activities, shared a press release on Thursday (June 5). These start in June and run up to the actual celebration in August, which coincides with SG60. Fill your belly The eatery will have a line-up of 100-year menu items, which will officially make their debut instore this August and are timeless local classics to celebrate Chin Mee Chin Confectionery's anniversary and Singapore's 60th birthday. A dish to look forward to is Curry Pork Chop ($8.80), a breaded pork cutlet paired with a generous moat of homemade curry paste and coconut cream. Another comforting dish that will remind many of home is the Braised Pork Belly with Preserved Mustard Greens ($10.80), which is stewed in a fragrant blend of soy sauce, cinnamon, ginger, and sesame oil. Chin Mee Chin Confectionery is also launching a new dish called Pang Susi ($2.80)—a Peranakan treat featuring sweet potato buns filled with minced pork, candied winter melon, and mixed vegetables. Other new additions include Kaya French Toast ($6), Peanut Butter French Toast ($7) and Nutella French Toast ($8). These are all made with shokupan (Japanese-style milk bread) coated with egg dip for a crisp exterior. As part of SG60, Chin Mee Chin Confectionery has also joined hands with hotel Artyzen Singapore for The Heart of SG60, a special six-month culinary campaign hosted at Cafe Quenino that will run from May to October. In June, Chin Mee Chin Confectionery's kaya takes the spotlight and will be featured in a mille-feuille (a French pastry) and woven throughout the hotel's breakfast and high tea offerings through October. There will also be a modern interpretation of Chin Mee Chin Confectionery's Hainanese beef brisket, served alongside Cafe Quenino's creamy mashed potatoes. "This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to honouring tradition while embracing fresh, creative interpretations," said Chin Mee Chin Confectionery. Collect them all Chin Mee Chin Confectionery is also launching a series of commemorative collectibles, ranging from nostalgic memorabilia to blind bags and keepsake-worthy gifts to pay homage to the brand's century-old heritage. From June 23 to June 29, it's launching 100 pieces of exclusive, limited-edition CMCoins, which will be distributed randomly in between 12pm and 4pm. These are embossed with the brand's iconic kopi cup and comprises 99 silver coins and one rare gold piece. With every in-store purchase of $25 and above on food and drinks, diners will get the chance to draw one of these coins instantly from a blind draw box at the cash register. Each receipt entitles customers to a maximum of one coin per day, regardless of total spend. From July 1 to 31, those holding the 99 silver CMCoins will get to redeem a 100-year CMC T-shirt worth $38. The lucky one holding the elusive gold coin will win a 2D1N stay in a deluxe room at Artyzen Singapore worth $565++ which comes with breakfast for two. If you didn't manage to score a silver coin, you can still purchase the limited-edition 100-year CMC T-shirts. These are available in black, white, beige and dark green, in sizes S, M,L, XL and XXL. From Aug 1 to Aug 15, there will be a series of blind bag keychains that feature miniature renditions of the iconic elements that make Chin Mee Chin what it is. There are five designs to collect — CMC Iconic Shopfront, CMC Merchandise, CMC Kaya and Toast, CMC Pastry Set, and CMC Kopi Pour. To redeem one, diners need to spend $25 or more in a single transaction on food and drinks to enjoy a turn at the CMClaw Machine. Only one blind bag can be won per transaction, regardless of total spend. Address: 204 E Coast Rd, Singapore 428903 Opening hours: Daily, 8am to 4pm [[nid:544151]] melissateo@
