{"id":1019,"date":"2015-08-01T08:14:44","date_gmt":"2015-08-01T00:14:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/blog\/?p=1019"},"modified":"2022-07-01T03:31:54","modified_gmt":"2022-06-30T19:31:54","slug":"living-east-coast-katong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/living-east-coast-katong\/","title":{"rendered":"Living in East Coast & Katong: Life’s a Beach"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mention East Coast to anyone acquainted with Singapore and you will be invited to envisage idyllic beaches, excellent eats and colourful Peranakan houses. Stretched between Mountbatten and Siglap, this neighbourhood is comfortably situated by the beach on the southeastern coast of our little red dot.<\/h4>\n

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Since the late nineteenth century, when seaside mansions started to stretch along the beachfront, there has been an influx of the more affluent segments of society to East Coast. Presently, it still exudes a certain genteel old-world charm and is a favourite stomping ground for architecture buffs and heritage enthusiasts.<\/p>\n

Once the enclave of Eurasians and Peranakans, old customs and cultures have withstood the tides of time. Emblematic of the influences of old are the well-preserved cuisines, as well as the conserved houses that line the myriad of little streets. A dip into the history books (or Internet laksa lore<\/a>, more like) teaches us that Katong Laksa\u2014the immensely popular Singaporean noodle dish\u2014has its roots right here. Upon moving to Singapore and marrying his Peranakan wife,\u00a0Janggut (a Malay nickname referring to Mr. Ng Juat Swee and his mole hair) started selling the original katong\u00a0laksa around the Marine Parade beach area in the 1940s, serving it from\u00a0metal buckets carried\u00a0on a wooden pole across his shoulders.<\/p>\n

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Heritage aside, Singapore\u2019s unrelenting economic growth has not been lost on the neighbourhood, and state of the art amenities, including a mall, ice-skating range, bowling alley and cinema have been built in close proximity. While still home to sundry locals who have resided in East Coast for generations, many an expatriate have over the years moved in, giving East Coast a discernible cosmopolitan vibe.<\/p>\n

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STAY<\/b><\/em><\/h4>\n

East Coast is home to many a landed property, and while there are plenty of types to choose from, the distinctive Peranakan shophouses and terrace houses that have been restored to their former glory are the jewels of the neighbourhood. That said, the neighbourhood has its share of modern designs, especially in the vicinity of Joo Chiat<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For those who prefer apartment living, there are plenty of condominium developments in East Coast that will suit a variety of lifestyles and budgets. The condominiums run the gamut from the older (and oftentimes more spacious) developments such as Bayshore Park<\/a> and Mandarin Gardens<\/a> nearer to Siglap all the way to the newer and shinier (yet more space-constrained) offerings around Telok Kurau<\/a> and Amber Road<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Can\u2019t decide between house and apartment living? Sandalwood, a development on Tembeling Road, can justly be viewed as a happy marriage between the two, effectively incorporating both 16 conservation terrace houses and one block of apartments into a cohesive design.<\/p>\n

Got a budget that is better suited for flats? Don\u2019t rule out East Coast just yet, as there are several HDBs around<\/a>. If it is an option for you, aim for the ones situated along Marine Parade Road, and wake up everyday to stunning views of the Singapore Straits\u2019 blue waters.<\/p>\n

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EAT<\/b><\/em><\/h4>\n

While, Singapore in general is a culinary melting pot, East Coast has got a comparative advantage in terms of (drumroll please<\/i>) seafood. The proximity to the ocean\u00a0is definitely reflected on the restaurants and food vendors at East Coast, with seaside eateries offering a wide variety of top-quality crab, lobster, shrimp, fish and the like.<\/p>\n

Another culinary highlight is the Peranakan cuisine. With a mix of Chinese, Malay and Indonesian influences, Peranakan chefs are distinct in their inventive use of spices, making for heady flavours in their dishes. Inside scoop<\/i>: check out Glory Catering<\/a> or PeraMakan<\/a> along East Coast Road.<\/p>\n

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You can also feast on local hawker fare at the Old Airport Road Food Centre<\/a> next to Dakota MRT Station. This hawker centre is widely considered to be one of the best in Singapore for its prawn noodles, freshly made chee cheong fun and soy beancurd. While if you often crave for something more ubiquitous\u00a0and well known, there are modern chain restaurants aplenty, such as Din Tai Fung, Nando\u2019s, Boon Tong Kee or Toastbox.<\/p>\n

Expatriates longing for a taste of home may\u00a0find it at one of the several\u00a0eating establishments that offer foreign cuisines. In Siglap Centre<\/a>, you can find a selection of Italian, Japanese and Turkish restaurants. Freshly-made takeaway pastas and sauces can be found at Da Paolo Gastronomia at 112 Katong<\/a> and if you get a hankering for some German sausages, there is Brotzeit<\/a> next door. Up for some authentic Chinese cooking instead? Check out the Eastern and Northern Dumpling Restaurant<\/a> at 220 East Coast road.<\/p>\n

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DRINK<\/b><\/em><\/h4>\n

Those who like to wind down over a drink\u2014whether it’s a glass of wine, a chug of cold beer or a cuppa cappuccino\u2014will be pleased with the array of pubs and cafes in East Coast. Case in point, if you are a British transplant or a local with a bit of an Anglophile in you, be sure to venture onto Sidewalk Tavern<\/a> on the Siglap side or the Trenchard Arms<\/a> for a taste of Britain\u2019s ubiquitous pubs.<\/p>\n

Grab your coffee at Cedele<\/a> or, if shophouses and one-off spots are more your thing, head down to the Dutch Colony Coffee Co.<\/a> or Coast & Company<\/a> in Siglap, British Hainan<\/a>\u00a0in Joo Chiat or Cafe Melba<\/a> on Goodman Road.<\/p>\n

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SHOP<\/b><\/em><\/h4>\n

Residents of East Coast find their shopping needs more than adequately met by the shops and stores in Parkway Parade<\/a>, 112 Katong<\/a> and Siglap Centre<\/a> as well as by the smaller, more eclectic shops in the shophouses along the side roads and lanes. More than just clothes, bags, shoes and stationery, the range of shops here include services from healthcare (for both human and pets) to grooming (also for both humans and pets).<\/p>\n

On a practical note, Parkway Parade houses the larger supermarket chains (Cold Storage<\/a> and Giant<\/a>), home good stores (Best Denki<\/a> and Harvey Norman<\/a>), as well as the major department store (Isetan<\/a>). Lastly, Citibank, DBS, HSBC and UOB have branches here too.<\/p>\n

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RELAX<\/b><\/em><\/h4>\n

Running, cycling, rollerblading, skating, fishing, picnicking, barbecuing\u2014you name it, East Coast will probably have a space for\u00a0it. Perhaps the neighbourhood\u2019s most well-known attraction, East Coast Park<\/a> spans 15 kilometres and provides\u00a0an outdoor recreational escape from the island’s buzzing city life. There are few places in Singapore where the feel of nature can be found right at your very doorstep.<\/p>\n

For those who prefer to keep their fitness regimes indoors,\u00a0you might be interested to join Fitness First<\/a> in Parkway Parade. J H Kim Taekwondo<\/a> and the Gentle Art Academy<\/a>, both along East Coast Road, offer training in the martial arts.<\/p>\n

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LEARN<\/b><\/em><\/h4>\n

With well reputed schools such as St Patrick\u2019s School<\/a>, CHIJ Katong Convent<\/a>, Tao Nan School<\/a>, Dunman High School<\/a> and Victoria School<\/a>, East Coast can be considered a good and future-building neighbourhood for children. Notably, East Coast, being home to a number of well-regarded international schools such as the Canadian International School<\/a>, Chatsworth International School<\/a> and EtonHouse International School<\/a>, is the neighbourhood of choice for expatriates with children.<\/p>\n

East Coast also has a wide variety of extracurricular activities on offer. Whether you are keen on learning new skills yourself or wish to enlist your child in after-school programs, you can find it at East Coast, home to for instance the Kawai Music School<\/a> at Parkway Parade, and the Ballet & Music Company<\/a>, Han Language\u00a0Centre<\/a> and Mind Stretcher<\/a> at 112 Katong.<\/p>\n

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GETTING AROUND<\/b><\/em><\/h4>\n

East Coast can be reached by automobile via the East Coast Parkway (ECP)<\/a>, which runs from Marina Bay to Changi International Airport. Those who rely on public transport can take one of the bus services<\/a> that come in from Orchard Road and ply Marine Parade Road and East Coast Road.<\/p>\n

On the Mountbatten side, there are the Mountbatten and Dakota MRT Stations<\/a> on the Circle Line, and further afield are the Aljunied, Paya Lebar, Eunos and Kembangan MRT Stations on the East-West Line. From these stations, there are multiple bus services to East Coast. Compared to most other neighbourhoods East Coast is comparatively less well served by the MRT network. On the one hand, this is a disadvantage for it means more time commuting; on the other hand, it may just be the reason that East Coast has been able to preserve its laid-back charm.<\/p>\n

Certainly, you shouldn\u2019t just pass through East Coast from the confines of an MRT train to get to know it. Pictures, rankings, statistics, data and even stories can only do so much, East Coast is meant to be\u00a0experienced up close.<\/p>\n

Go on. Wander around\u00a0and maybe, just maybe, you might want to stay here.<\/p>\n

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To check out homes available in the neighbourhood, click here<\/a><\/span>. Got a fun story about\u00a0East Coast and Katong? Share it in the comments section!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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