Toa Payoh HDB Estate

One of the first towns developed by HDB (Housing Development Board), Toa Payoh is a centrally located town that is home to 105,000* HDB residents. Popularly known for the Toa Payoh Central hub with multiple amenities centralised in the middle of the town, this idea was based on the Neighbourhood Principle where several neighbourhoods are grouped around a Town Centre that acts as a focal point for the entertainment and shopping needs of residents. This meant that Toa Payoh was the first self-sufficient HDB Town in Singapore!
With its long history, Toa Payoh has played host to prominent national events such as visits by Queen Elizabeth II as a standout event and is also home to Singapore’s first ever MRT station. Foodies will love the abundance of top notch food places that are everywhere in Toa Payoh. Ask any foodie worth his salt about great zichar in Singapore, and Kelly Jie Seafood will definitely feature on his list. While queues are usually really long, the food is well-worth the wait and the must-try dish is the Crab Bee Hoon. We’ve heard countless rave reviews about the milky, flavourful broth that’s been infused with the sweetness of the crab meat. If you have space for more, the Chilli Crab also comes highly recommended.