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Explore Katong and Joo Chiat

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Singapore has got some nice neighbourhoods to explore shop, walk, observe peranakan artefacts, couture from various regions & food (as always) etc.   Joo Chiat Road is one long road and has got lot of small lanes. Hence, the right starting point for your walk is Hotel 81 Sakura at Joo Chiat Road and walk toward i12 Katong mall.  Best way is to walk along and explore some shops based on your interest.  There are some interesting fashion shops such as EmGallery, Vintage Tale, Persian Boutique, Anglia, THWAB Store, r y e, Brisa, The AC etc.  Plenty of cafes as well such as Little Farms, Two Men Bagel, Petit Pain etc. There are some pubs as well - but I have not visited any recently. Gun Pub, Cider Pit etc Koon Seng Road has got some colourful shop houses and do not miss to notice the bright Peranakan tiles as well. There are some murals as well on large walls.  Food is wonderful to miss at Katong: 328 Katong Laksa is very famous and there is a nice 19th ce...