Cafés Under $10 in Yishun and Upper Thomson

Hate cafés where the food isn’t as good as the décor? Where the prices are way too high for the portion sizes? Then head to these cafés and bistros in Yishun and Upper Thomson! You’ll find all you expect of hip town cafés, like specialty coffee, spam fries and live music, all at under $10 for a snack and coffee.   Quench! Bistro & Bar   Image credits: Quench! Facebook Located within ORTO, Quench! is an open concept bar that boasts both indoor and alfresco seating,....

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Must-try Halal and Muslim-Owned Eateries in Yishun

From rainbow burgers to Murtaburgers, and even Hokkien Mee and French food, here are some of the most popular Halal and Muslim-owned eateries in and around Yishun. Note: Not all the eateries here are on MUIS’ list of Halal establishments. Please check www.halal.sg for the most updated list.   1. Coba Coba  Coba Coba is definitely the place for delicious, affordable food in a comfortable setting. The most unique dish there is a Nasi Ambeng which is big enough for 3 or more people.....

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Kampung Life in Yishun

Go back to kampung life, right here in Nee Soon? In the former Bottle Tree Park, you can find Ground-Up Initiative (GUI), an organization that believes in the 5Gs- “Gracious, Green, Giving, Grounded and Grateful”. True to its ethos, the activities there let you experience nature and kampung life. Many of them are unique to GUI, so you’ll really be missing out if you don’t check them out!   1.Woodworking and upcycling In a half-day woodworking workshop,....

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Sembawang Hot Spring to become public park

Nee Soon GRC will gain yet another beautiful water park. Sembawang Hot Spring will be developed into a public park by the end of 2018. According to Lianhe Zaobao, the area to be redeveloped is about an acre in area, significantly bigger than the area that is accessible to the public now. Sembawang Hot Spring now (Image: Wikipedia) Sembawang Hot Spring is part of Nee Soon South constituency. Nee Soon South MP Er Dr Lee Bee Wah said,....

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