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Katong/Joo Chiat Food Walking Tour
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Walking Tour Series
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One of the best ways to explore the charming Katong-Joo Chiat neighbourhood and discover its best Peranakan eats is on a walking tour. Rich in Peranakan history and culture, the neighbourhood is known for its heritage shophouses, unique single-storey houses built on raised ground, and delicious local and nyonya food. Our experienced tour guide will take you to key cultural sights and also introduce you to yummy dishes and snacks like nyonya kueh, popiah and the world-famous Katong laksa from 328 Katong Laksa.

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The Highlight

  • Explore Geylang Serai Market & Food Centre and discover its array of fresh produce, spices and halal meat, as well as food stalls that serve Malay and Indian cuisine.
  • Take a walk through the streets of Katong-Joo Chiat, and discover a melting pot of tastes, sounds and textures.
  • Snap Insta-worthy shots of the pastel-coloured shophouses along Koon Seng Road, a tourist hotspot.
  • Admire art murals and heritage gems, some of which have been awarded the Architectural Heritage Awards.
  • Sample tasty Peranakan snacks like putu piring and nyonya kueh, and savour the world-famous Katong laksa at 328 Katong Laksa.

The Experience

ROUTE: Paya Lebar MRT station Exit E > Geylang Serai Market and Food Centre > Kway Guan Huat Joo Chiat Popiah > Peranakan Houses (Kim Seng Road) > Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple > The Red House > Turtle Street Art > Conserved Terrace Houses > Kim Choo Kueh Chang > 328 Katong Laksa

Guide Services

Languages Spoken by Guides

  • Mandarin Chinese
  • English

Languages Spoken by Guide On-site

  • Mandarin Chinese
  • English

Itinerary

  • Geylang Serai Market & Food Centre is one of the biggest and busiest wet market and food centre in Singapore. It has been the centre for the local Malay community since opened in 1964. With the market offering ingredients for their traditional dishes, a variety of spice supplies, plenty of heart-warming food to choose from and even fabrics or decorative materials at an affordable price. And 2nd floor food centre is famous for its Malay and Indian-Muslim cuisine.
    Geylang Serai Market & Food Centre is one of the biggest and busiest wet market and food centre in Singapore. It has been the centre for the local Malay community since opened in 1964. With the market offering ingredients for their traditional dishes, a variety of spice supplies, plenty of heart-warming food to choose from and even fabrics or decorative materials at an affordable price. And 2nd floor food centre is famous for its Malay and Indian-Muslim cuisine.
  • Kway Guan Huat Joo Chiat Popiah is Singapore’s original Popiah maker since 1938. Welcome you to step back in time and have a taste of history with their decades-old recipe. Come try their chewy popiah skins and delight in the scrumptious goodness of tasty and juicy popiah fillings. At Kway Guan Huat Joo Chiat Popiah, popiah skin making is a culinary art and family heritage they are proud to preserve.
    Kway Guan Huat Joo Chiat Popiah is Singapore’s original Popiah maker since 1938. Welcome you to step back in time and have a taste of history with their decades-old recipe. Come try their chewy popiah skins and delight in the scrumptious goodness of tasty and juicy popiah fillings. At Kway Guan Huat Joo Chiat Popiah, popiah skin making is a culinary art and family heritage they are proud to preserve.
  • Colourful Shophouses along Koon Seng Road, These iconic, pastel-hued houses date back to the 1920s, and provide the perfect opportunity for you to snap a photo or two. (Keep your volume low and be respectful of residents’ homes.)
    Colourful Shophouses along Koon Seng Road, These iconic, pastel-hued houses date back to the 1920s, and provide the perfect opportunity for you to snap a photo or two. (Keep your volume low and be respectful of residents’ homes.)
  • Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple is a temple for the Hindu god Ganesha who is the presiding deity. The history of the Temple began more than 150 years ago - in the 1850s - with the discovery of a statue of Lord Vinayagar by the side of a pond.
    Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple is a temple for the Hindu god Ganesha who is the presiding deity. The history of the Temple began more than 150 years ago - in the 1850s - with the discovery of a statue of Lord Vinayagar by the side of a pond.
  • Located in a heritage shop house on the site of a former bakery, The Red House is a visually stunning building and a piece of the island's history.
    Located in a heritage shop house on the site of a former bakery, The Red House is a visually stunning building and a piece of the island's history.
  • Kim Choo's Nyonya dumplings have been a mainstay in Singapore’s diverse epicurean tapestry since 1945. These colorful snacks are a staple for Peranakan people — a cultural group prominent between the 15th and early 20th centuries that’s working to be remembered today. But as the popularity of Nyonya kueh increases, some shopkeepers fear that its Peranakan roots will be forgotten. We visited Singapore to see how Peranakan culture and the art of making Nyonya kueh is Still Standing
    Kim Choo's Nyonya dumplings have been a mainstay in Singapore’s diverse epicurean tapestry since 1945. These colorful snacks are a staple for Peranakan people — a cultural group prominent between the 15th and early 20th centuries that’s working to be remembered today. But as the popularity of Nyonya kueh increases, some shopkeepers fear that its Peranakan roots will be forgotten. We visited Singapore to see how Peranakan culture and the art of making Nyonya kueh is Still Standing
  • 328 Katong Laksa has many branches throughout Singapore, but the one in East Coast Road is the most famous, especially after it was graced by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay himself. 328 Katong Laksa features a creamy coconut milk broth infused with aromatic spices, serve d with noodles and fresh seafood.
    328 Katong Laksa has many branches throughout Singapore, but the one in East Coast Road is the most famous, especially after it was graced by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay himself. 328 Katong Laksa features a creamy coconut milk broth infused with aromatic spices, serve d with noodles and fresh seafood.

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  • You will receive another E-mail to inform you tour guide contact details one day before your tour. Please check your spam box if you do not receive it.

Purchase Notice

  1. Tour operates on Tuesday – Sunday (Except Monday). Please book at least 24 hours in advance to avoid disappointment.
  2. Tour Duration: 3 hours
  3. Tour Start Time: 10:00am
  4. Tour requires a minimum of 02 participants.

Important Booking Information

  1. You will receive another E-mail to inform you tour guide contact details one day before your tour.
  2. Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded.
  3. Tour operator reserve right to adjust itinerary according to the weather condition.
  4. For any urgent assistant, you may WhatsApp this number ({+65 81610870) or email (tourism@ttgasia.com).

Cancellation Policy

  • Non-refundable (0% refund)

Location

Meeting Point Info

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Paya Lebar MRT station Exit E
1 Paya Lebar Link, Singapore 408533
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* Please arrive at the meet-up location 10 minutes before the scheduled tour time; Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded.

Katong/Joo Chiat Food Walking Tour