Balestier Food Trail

Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant on Balestier Food Trail
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Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant

Lest one thinks that Singapore's food paradise is strictly restricted to meat lovers, Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant is a timely reminder that vegan tastes are also catered for.

Sing Hon Loong Bakery (Ghee Leong)
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Sing Hon Loong Bakery (Ghee Leong)

This small, 24-hour bakery has been producing more than a thousand freshly-made traditional brown bread loaves straight from antiquated ovens every day for the past 50 years or so.

Sweetlands Confectionary
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Sweetlands Confectionery and Bakery

Sweetlands, along with Sing Hon Loong Bakery, is one of the few bakeries in Singapore that continue to bake bread using traditional methods.

Haji Shaikh Vali Ahmad on Balestier Food Trail
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Haji Shaikh Vali Ahmad

This Malay food stall has been known for its Nasi Briyani Dam since operations began in 1979.

Lam Yeo Coffee Powder Factory
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Lam Yeo Coffee Powder Factory

Lam Yeo, which means "Nanyang" in the Hokkien dialect, was established in 1959.

Tandoori Corner on Balestier Food Trail
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Tandoori Corner

Tandoori Corner aims to serve high-quality yet affordable North Indian cuisine in a casual setting and cosy atmosphere.

Boon Tong Kee Chicken Rice
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Boon Tong Kee Chicken Rice

This popular restaurant chain started out as a humble roadside stall in 1979 Chinatown, selling only six chickens in a day.

Loong Fatt on Balestier Food Trail
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Loong Fatt

Established in 1948, this coffee shop is famous for its Tau Sar Piah, or Teochew biscuit, which comes in the traditional sweet and salty flavours.

Subway Niche
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Subway Niche

Subway Niche is a peranakan kueh stall that first started out in 1987 at Wisma Atria.

Original Herbal Shop on Balestier Food Trail
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Original Herbal Shop

Established in 1988 by Mr.

Kai Juan Bak Kut Teh on Balestier Food Trail
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Kai Juan Bak Kut Teh

Kai Juan Bak Kut Teh has been around for 50 years, its soup is clear with a peppery taste, which makes it the typical Teochew bak kut teh.

  1. Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant
  2. Sing Hon Loong Bakery (Ghee Leong)
  3. Sweetlands Confectionery and Bakery
  4. Haji Shaikh Vali Ahmad
  5. Lam Yeo Coffee Powder Factory
  6. Tandoori Corner
  7. Boon Tong Kee Chicken Rice
  8. Loong Fatt
  9. Subway Niche
  10. Original Herbal Shop
  11. Kai Juan Bak Kut Teh

Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant on Balestier Food Trail
Sing Hon Loong Bakery (Ghee Leong)
Sweetlands Confectionary
Haji Shaikh Vali Ahmad on Balestier Food Trail
Lam Yeo Coffee Powder Factory
Tandoori Corner on Balestier Food Trail
Boon Tong Kee Chicken Rice
Loong Fatt on Balestier Food Trail
Subway Niche
Original Herbal Shop on Balestier Food Trail
Kai Juan Bak Kut Teh on Balestier Food Trail

Download Balestier Food Trail Booklet

With a history spanning 180 years, Balestier today still plays host to significant cultural landmarks, traditional trades and architectural styles that embody Singapore's diverse heritage. Uncover the history of Balestier and embark on a food trail to sample delicious local delights along the way.

This trail is by the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall, Museum Volunteers and supported by National Heritage Board.

 

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