Tanjong Pagar

Singapore, Singapore

Historic district with shophouses converted to restaurants

Places in Tanjong Pagar

Les Amis Michelin-starred French restaurant with elegant service and refined technique
Jigger & Pony Southeast Asian-inspired cocktails that consistently rank among the region's best. Sophisticated without pretension.

Best time to visit: February-March, July-August for slightly less humid periods
Getting around: Excellent MRT metro; walkable neighbourhoods; efficient buses; taxis abundant
Currency: Singapore Dollar (SGD)
Language: English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil. Singlish (local English creole) is the true lingua franca.
Timezone: SGT (UTC+8)
Current trends: Modernist reinterpretations of hawker classics; Peranakan cuisine resurgence; molecular gastronomy; local ingredient elevation; fusion experimentation

Tiong Bahru — Singapore's oldest housing estate, now its coolest. Art Deco architecture, indie cafés, and one of the best hawker centres.
Kampong Glam — The historic Malay-Arab quarter centres on the golden-domed Sultan Mosque. Haji Lane's street art and boutiques add edge.
Katong & Joo Chiat — Pastel shophouses and the heart of Peranakan culture. The best laksa in Singapore lives here.
Marina Bay — Modern waterfront district with fine dining and cultural venues