S OOT
C
PULSE
the
Moon
(23
Dickson
Rd;
sg) offers guests a contemporary cocoon
in the heart of Little India. Stop by the
Lounge during designated times of day
to enjoy complimentary breakfast, coffee
and cocktails. A slightly more upmarket
accommodation nearby is
Wanderlust
(2
Dickson Rd;
set up in a 1920s school building. Highlights
include quirkily themed rooms and Cocotte,
a restaurant serving rustic French fare.
Get in on the action
with a stroll by
Tekka
Market
(664
Buffalo Rd), a longstanding
landmark. A congregation of multiple
ethnic communities, here you will find a
wet market, hawker centre, tailor shops and
classic Indian fashion boutiques. For just
about anything else, stop by
Mustafa Centre
(145
Syed Alwi Rd;
sg), a 24-hour trove of discount shopping,
carrying everything from electronics, gold
jewellery and saris to international spices,
luggage and classic souvenirs.
Wander down Race Course
Road for a peek into some of the
city’s best dining spots. The famous
Banana
Leaf Apolo
(54-58
Race Course Rd;
thebananaleafapolo.com) is often praised for
having the best fish head curry in town. All
served on banana leaves rather than plates,
the Apolo Chicken Masala is also a must-try
dish. For no-frills, vegetarian dining, wander
into
Saravanaa Bhavan
(84
Syed Alwi Rd) and
tuck into the perfectly crisp dosas – seasoned
crepes made from fermented rice and lentil
flours – and a cup of hot masala milk.
A newly opened bistro
bar,
Bellwethers
(120
Desker Rd;
Bellwetherssg) is tucked away along a back
alley. The alfresco seating area gives off a
laid-back vibe and offers the perfect setting
to sip on a pint of Mac’s Great White, the
New Zealand beer being served on tap. Just
around the corner,
Broadcast HQ
(109
Rowell Rd;
hosts an
assortment of international and local DJs
that mix things up on the dancefloor.
90
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
SCOOTBIZ TO
SYDNEY IS THE
REAL DEAL.
FLYSCOOT
.
COM
The cultural centre for the Indian community in Singapore
provides visitors with a wonderfully chaotic sensory overload
of people, shops, colours, tastes and smells
EAT
SHOP
SLEEP
DRINK
Little India
QUIRKY CAFÉ
FARM FRESH
Taipei’s newly opened Barbie Café is the
only restaurant of its kind licensed by
Mattel in the world. Walk in and you’ll be
greeted by waitresses wearing tiaras, bright
pink décor and a menu of photogenic
desserts. Take a seat at one of the high
heel-shaped tables and snack on tea
sandwiches and macaroons.
2
F, 128, Section
4,
Zhongxiao East Rd; +886 (2) 2752 8311
Tokyo
Dining
Trailers
PLASTIC IS
FANTASTIC
If dining in Tokyo had you
wondering where all the veggies
are coming from, step a block
back from swanky Omotesando
crossing where a small plot of land
hosts an unlikely farmer’s market.
Stationed for a two-year run,
the stalls at
246
Common
serve
yakitori and takoyaki alongside
other camping trailers offering
Indian and German fare.
