A Square & A Row

Far East Square and Nankin Row- I find them so irresistibly charming. Perhaps it’s the way they feature facades painted in cheerful colours and pretty trees lining the walkway. Most of the buildings here are old shophouses converted to house eateries and cute shops.

Far East Square, in particular, has delightful passageways peppered with cafes, restaurants and the ever-popular ‘kopitiam’. Looks like Singaporeans really have this thing for coffee- long lines at takeaway counters are a common sight!

The 'Water Gate' at Far East Square

Trees lining Nankin Row

Had lunch with Harry Potter at Beppu Menkan in Far East Square- I call it the one-chilli, two-chilli place. Basically you can choose the spicyness of your ramen- there’s one-chilli, two-chilli, four-chilli and one more level that I can’t even bear to imagine. Two-chilli is already quite a challenge; I think four-chilli will definitely give one a tummyache. O_o

Oniyama Jigoku- the fried chicken is REALLY yummy!