Singapore - Day 2 (Raffles City Shopping Centre - Mint Museum of Toys - National Library - Bugis Street - Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple - Sri Krishnan Temple - Parkview Square - Haji Lane - Masjid Sultan - Suntec City - War Memorial Park)
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day but well, we always have brunch instead of breakfast :). On our 2nd day in Singapore had our bunch at Ya Kun Kaya Toast located inside Raffles City Shopping Centre, just 4 minutes walking distance (270m) from Carlton Hotel Singapore. We ordered their value set meals which includes 2 soft-boiled eggs and 1 hot coffee / tea (regular). I had cheezy French toast with kaya set while my partner had French toast with kaya set. Apart from that, we ordered their kaya balls as well.
My cheezy French toast taste much better than the normal French toast because it has a slight salty taste on it but it's not cheesy enough for me. I don't really enjoy their kaya (coconut egg jam) spread because it has a grainy texture and too sweet for my liking. So ended up we couldn't finish the 6pcs of kaya balls. However, I like their milk tea as it's not so sweet. Their soft-boiled egg is perfect for those who loves runny and wobbly egg yolk.
My cheezy French toast taste much better than the normal French toast because it has a slight salty taste on it but it's not cheesy enough for me. I don't really enjoy their kaya (coconut egg jam) spread because it has a grainy texture and too sweet for my liking. So ended up we couldn't finish the 6pcs of kaya balls. However, I like their milk tea as it's not so sweet. Their soft-boiled egg is perfect for those who loves runny and wobbly egg yolk.
Raffles City Shopping Centre
Mickey Mouse - scan to adopt
Ya Kun Kaya Toast
Hot coffee and tea
Two soft-boiled eggs
French toast with kaya set - $ 4.50
Cheezy French toast with kaya set - $ 4.80
Kaya balls (6 pieces) - $ 2.80
Address:
Raffles City Shopping Centre
Ya Kun Kaya Toast
252, North Bridge Rd,
#B1-80, Singapore 179103
After we had our brunch, we walked over to Mint Museum of Toys, just 7 minutes walking distance (500m) from Raffles City Shopping Centre. A unique museum with collection of vintage toys and collectible items from over 40 countries. There's 4 levels - Outerspace, characters, childhood favourites, collectibles and mint shop. Since both of us not really into collectible toys, we didn't enter the museum but just hang around the mint shop.
Admission fee:
a) Children: 2 to 12 years old - $ 7.50
b) Adults: 13 to 59 years old - $ 15
c) Seniors: 60 years old and above - $ 7.50
Complimentary guided tour every Wednesday 3.30pm
Mint Museum of Toys
Address:
Mint Museum of Toys
26, Seah St,
Singapore 188382
National Library is just 2 minutes (200m) walking distance from Mint Museum of Toys. We took a peek at the library and while waiting for the rain to stop, we killed an hour at the exhibition of Early Advertising in Singapore.
National library building
National library
National library
World first green library for kids
Early advertising in Singapore exhibition
Early advertising in Singapore exhibition
Address:
National Library
100 Victoria St,
Singapore 188064
Right after it has stopped raining we walked to Bugis Street, 5 minutes walking distance (350m) from the National Library.
Right after it has stopped raining we walked to Bugis Street, 5 minutes walking distance (350m) from the National Library.
Bugis Junction
Bugis Street
Bugis Street
Address:
Bugis Street
3 New Bugis Street,
Singapore 188867
We had our late lunch at Albert Centre, a hawker centre right opposite Bugis Street. We're trying to eat like the locals here and since I saw there's a long queue at Angel Horse Teochew Fish Soup stall I decided to give it a try. I have no idea what's so famous about this stall and asked the Uncle queuing behind me. He's a regular customer and recommended me to try their fish slice soup noodles. He mentioned that the crowds were here for the fresh fish. So when my turn comes, I ordered a bowl of thick vermicelli with fish slices. Clear fish soup with thin slices of fresh fish. The red chili is fresh and best eaten together with the slices of fish. No doubt the fish is fresh but is it worth the queue? Well... maybe not for me.
My partner on the other hand ordered "yong tau fu" noodles with fried chicken. "Yong tau fu" means tofu stuffed with meat paste of fish and is a Chinese cuisine originated from the Hakka clans. Surprisingly his "yong tau fu" noodles soup taste much better than mine. Soup is flavourful and fried chicken taste good too. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
Albert Centre
Angel Horse Teochew Fish Soup stall
Fish soup noodles - $ 4
Yong Tau Fu stall
Yong Tau Fu noodles with fried chicken - $ 5.80
Watermelon juice - $ 1.50
Address:
Albert Centre
270 Queen St,
Singapore 180270
It's time to burn some fats after our late lunch and we decided to explore the area on foot. Not far from Albert Centre is the Kuan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple, a traditional Chinese temple located at Waterloo Street.
Opening hours:
a) Normal day - 6am to 6.30pm
b) 1st / 15th day on lunar month - 5am to 7pm
c) Goddess of Mercy birthdays - 4am to 7pm
d) Hong Bao day - 4am to 7pm
Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple
Address:
Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple
178 Waterloo Street,
Singapore 187964
Sri Krishnan Temple is just adjacent to the Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple. It is one of the oldest Hindu temples in Singapore.
Sri Krishnan Temple
Address:
Sri Krishnan Temple
152 Waterloo Street,
Singapore 187961
Parkview Square is approximately 9 minutes walking distance (700m) from Sri Krishnan Temple. Initially we have no intention of going into the Square but somehow I was captivated by the building structure. We visited the Parkview Museum located at Level 3 and entry to the museum is free.
Parkview Square is approximately 9 minutes walking distance (700m) from Sri Krishnan Temple. Initially we have no intention of going into the Square but somehow I was captivated by the building structure. We visited the Parkview Museum located at Level 3 and entry to the museum is free.
Parkview Square
Parkview Square
Parkview Square
The Parkview Museum
The Parkview Museum
The Parkview Museum
Address:
The Parkview Museum
600 North Bridge Rd,
Level 3, Parkview Square,
Singapore 188788
Haji Lane is known for it's hipster shops and funky murals. It's just 3 minutes walking distance (250m) from Parkview Square. While I was snapping away photos of the funky murals, a lovely couple appeared out of nowhere and indirectly they steal the limelight. Guess what! It turned out to be one of my favourite shot of the day!
Haji Lane
Haji Lane
Haji Lane
Haji Lane (lovely couple)
Masjid Sultan is located in Kampong Glam approximately 3 minutes walking distance (250m) from Haji Lane. It's our first time visiting a mosque and there's robes / sarongs available for visitors. Proper attire such as long sleeves or trousers are required and no shorts or sleeveless tops.
Visiting hours:
a) Saturday to Thursday - 10am to 12pm & 2pm to 4pm
b) Friday - 2.30pm to 4pm
Masjid Sultan
Masjid Sultan
Address:
Masjid Sultan
3, Muscat St,
Singapore 198833
We took a tea break at Kampong Glam Cafe, just 2 minutes away from Masjid Sultan. The weather was so hot and it's nice to have a glass of ice lemon tea to quench our thirst.
Kampong Glam Cafe
Ice lemon tea & 100 plus - $ 2.60
Address:
Kampong Glam Cafe
17, Bussorah St,
Singapore 199438
We walked from Kampong Glam Cafe to Suntec City which took us approximately 12 minutes (1km). Along the way, we saw this unique building structure but we have no idea what's the name of the building.
We walked from Kampong Glam Cafe to Suntec City which took us approximately 12 minutes (1km). Along the way, we saw this unique building structure but we have no idea what's the name of the building.
Unique building structure
We had our dinner at Ramen Nagi located inside Suntec City Tower 2. We ordered a bowl of original King (Butao), their award winning tonkotsu pork-broth prepared in the traditional method. Ramen comes with soft slices of pork, spring onions and egg. You get to choose your spicy level from none up to level 10. It's our first time here and they suggested us to go for 1 spicy level for our standard ramen. Apart from that, you get to choose your firmness of your ramen from extra hard to extra soft. I prefer softer ramen hence I opt for soft. It's good and ramen texture is just perfect for me. Broth is rich and flavourful too.
Ramen Nagi
Vinegar, pepper and sauce
Restaurant ambience
Mujicha (bottomless) - $ 1
Original King Butao - $13.90
Address:
Ramen Nagi
Suntec City Tower 2,
#01-512/513
Singapore 038983
Opening hours: Monday to Friday - 11am to 3pm, 5pm to 10pm
Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday - 11am to 10pm
Opening hours: Monday to Friday - 11am to 3pm, 5pm to 10pm
Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday - 11am to 10pm
Since we only had one bowl of ramen, we went for second round of dinner at Tony Romas and ordered TR ribs trio (pork) that comes with 3 types of sauce - original, Carolina honeys and bacon BBQ sauce. Rib combos are served with two choices of coleslaw, baked potato, mashes potatoes, fries, rice, broccoli or ranch style beans. We decided to go with coleslaw and mashes potatoes. Ribs were lean, tender and juicy. Perfect meal to end the night.
Warm water
TR ribs trio - $ 41.90
Address:
Tony Roma's Suntec City
3 Temasek Boulevard #B1-123
Suntec City Mall,
Singapore 038983
Tel: +65 6337 9055
We decided to call it a day and walked back to Carlton Hotel from Suntec City - approximately 7 minutes walk (500m) and along the way we passed by War Memorial Park.
Note: $ 1 = RM 3.055
Suntec City
Suntec City
Suntec City
War Memorial Park
Address:
War Memorial Park
Nicoll Highway & Stamford Road,
Singapore 189701
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