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T H E PA R A D I S E O F S E A F O O D A N D M A L AY C U I S I N E S , K AT O N G A N D J O O C H I AT
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328 KATO N G L A K S A GL ORY C ATER IN G
To taste truly authentic Singaporean Laksa, you
have to go to Katong and get a taste of the famous
Peranakan dish. As indicated by the name, 328
Katong Laksa is famous for their laksa dishes. It has
affordable price and offers outdoor seating area.
This is truly a place for everyone with adventurous
palate. Another destination for those of you who want to
get a taste of Peranakan signature dishes, Glory
Catering would be the place to go. Established in
1954, this place offers various Peranakan styled
snacks – known as Nyonya Kueh. These treats,
such as kueh koswee, apom bokwa, kueh dadar,
ondeh-ondeh, or putri salad are a must try for you.
The snacks are made from rice flour or sticky rice
flour mixed with tapioca flour, coconut milk, and palm
sugar. In addition to Peranakan signature snacks,
Glory Catering also offers spices-filled cuisines, such
as Authentic Padang Rice and Boiled Noodles.
Laksa, or Katong signature noodle soup with
coconut milk can be sampled here. The gravy is
cooked together with coconut milk and various herbs
and spices, thus creating a rich vibrant taste. A bit
reddish in color, Laksa is usually paired with shrimp,
shellfish or fish cakes.
139 East Coast Road
Closed on Monday, Open at 8.30-20.30
World class chef, Gordon Ramsay, had visited this
restaurant and admitted that 328 Katong Laksa is
definitely the best of the best. This is exactly why
328 Katong Laksa is claimed as the number one
Laksa food place in Singapore.
51 East Coast Road
Open Daily at 10.00-22.00
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KIM ’S PL ACE SE A FOOD
If you’re craving for some seafood, you can stroll along the
street toward the Junction of Tembeling Road and discover
Kim’s Place Seafood. Established in 1965, Kim’s Place Food
was relocated to Joo Chiat Place in 2003. The famous and
legendary dish served here is Hokkien Prawn Mee (shrimp
fried noodle), which is a fried noodle served with thick and
rich shrimp broth. The shrimp broth is made out of pork bone
and shrimp head. Combined with squid, chops of pork belly,
and eggs, this hokkien noodle is decadent and tasteful. In
addition, Singapore’s signature Nyonya Sauce and Chili Crab
are available here.
Hokkien Prawn Mie
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45&47 Joo Chiat Place | Open daily, at 11.00-23.00