{"id":9438,"date":"2017-03-15T16:54:17","date_gmt":"2017-03-15T08:54:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/blog\/singapore\/?p=9438"},"modified":"2022-07-01T04:06:24","modified_gmt":"2022-06-30T20:06:24","slug":"hougang-places-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/hougang-places-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Neighbourhood guides: Hougang &#8211; 5 places to check out on the weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><figure id=\"attachment_9443\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9443\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Hougang.jpg\" alt=\"Hougang wasn\u2019t always the modern, bustling town that it is now\" width=\"800\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Hougang.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Hougang-940x510.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9443\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hougang wasn\u2019t always the modern, bustling town that it is now<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/shopfareast.com.sg\/-\/media\/Fareast-Retail\/Hougang1_Top.ashx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Credits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do you know about this neighbourhood which always evokes heated conversations whenever the General Elections roll around? For the uninformed, Hougang used to be home to a Teochew village, where one could walk down the road and witness street wayangs and Chinese traditional healers working on their craft. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast forward a few decades later, and it has been transformed into a self-sufficient residential town with lots to do, and even more to eat. Want to know more? Here are 5 places in Hougang to check out on your next day off! <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Explore the rare sight that is this beautiful Gothic-style church<\/li>\n<li>Get in touch with your geeky side at this paradise for trading cards lovers<\/li>\n<li>Have a hearty steak that&#8217;s easy on your wallet at this western food stall<\/li>\n<li>Try the yummy scrambled egg waffles at this creative dessert store<\/li>\n<li>Tuck into some steaming hot frog leg porridge at this popular porridge stall<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Explore the rare sight that is this beautiful Gothic-style church<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-9441\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/church-nativity-blessed-virgin-mary.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/church-nativity-blessed-virgin-mary.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/church-nativity-blessed-virgin-mary-440x294.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/techielobang.com\/hdr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/hdr_53_resize-800x532.jpg\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Credits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who knew that Singapore has gorgeous Gothic style churches that can rival those you see in Europe? The <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nativity.sg\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, located at Upper Serangoon Road, is a national monument that was constructed in 1901. Mass is held every single day in a range of languages, so feel free to pop by to attend a session, or simply to admire the surroundings! <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Get in touch with your geeky side at this paradise for trading cards lovers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9442\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/duellers-point.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/duellers-point.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/duellers-point-940x529.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.discoversg.com\/wp-content\/2016\/12\/duellers-point.jpg\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Credits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of whether you\u2019re an avid fan of trading cards or you\u2019re a newbie interested to learn more, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.duellerspoint.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dueller\u2019s Point<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is your best bet. Here\u2019s where you can get your hands on Magic: The Gathering trading cards, board games such as Warhammer Quest, and even the best-selling crowdfunded games from Kickstarter! <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Have a hearty steak that&#8217;s easy on your wallet at this western food stall<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/5-star-corner-western-food.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/5-star-corner-western-food.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/5-star-corner-western-food-940x705.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/scontent-sin6-1.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t1.0-9\/12552823_10153979301195992_806822884639476954_n.jpg?oh=46d62112302cfc88370c37c2261cc88b&amp;oe=5928D000\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Credits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steak for under $10? Only at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/5-Star-Corner-Western-Food-Food-Park\/143335679064780\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 Star Corner Western Food<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known affectionately as the \u2018Ah Beng Western Food Stall\u2019, this is where you can sink your teeth into a thick, juicy slab of steak at a highly affordable price. The stall is staffed by several young men (most of whom sport brightly coloured hair), who take orders quickly and efficiently in order to ensure that the perpetual queue doesn\u2019t become unmanageable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other than the sumptuous steak, the fish and chips and chicken chop here also come highly recommended. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Try the yummy scrambled egg waffles at this creative dessert store<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9444\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/nit-grit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/nit-grit.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/nit-grit-940x940.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.burpple.com\/foods\/396d727edd3076548f41427239_original.?1468139826\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Credits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of whether you prefer sweet or savoury waffles, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NitnGrit\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nit &amp; Grit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has them all. Take your pick from the Buttermilk Waffle With Scrambled Eggs and Maple Syrup, Crabstick Hotdog Waffle, and Nutella and Marshmallow Waffle. If you\u2019re feeling thirsty, round up your snack with their home-brewed Earl Grey Cookie Milk Tea, which comes with rave reviews! <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Tuck into some steaming hot frog leg porridge at this popular porridge stall <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-9445\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/sin-heng-kee-porridge.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.burpple.com\/foods\/34ef534f6ff050d80aa1347984_original.?1450517153\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Credits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Craving for some comfort food on a cold, rainy night? Head down to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sinhengkee\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sin Heng Kee Porridge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is bound to satisfy. The fragrant aroma from the robust, flavourful sauce and the tender, succulent frog legs hits you on your first mouthful, and trust us when we say you\u2019ll be sold!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Want to stay around Hougang?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With its many amenities and varied food options, Hougang is definitely a great choice to live in. If you think that Hougang is the neighbourhood for you, check out this table of average resale flat prices in the past. <\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 240px;\" width=\"672\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>3-room<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>4-room<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>5-room<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>EC<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2016<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$298,600<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$379,967<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$499,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$650,250<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2015<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$303,250<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$397,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$493,250<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$649,250<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2014<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$325,375<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$421,625<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$524,350<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$681,667<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\nSource:\u00a0<\/span><\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hdb.gov.sg\/cs\/infoweb\/residential\/buying-a-flat\/resale\/resale-statistics\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HDB<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to get a condo instead? Here are some great options in Hougang:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/condos-apartments\/florence-regency\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florence Regency<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; $664 average psf.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/condos-apartments\/evergreen-park\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evergreen Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; $719 average psf.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/condos-apartments\/parc-vera\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parc Vera<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; $1,045 average psf.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/condos-apartments\/the-florentine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Florentine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; $1,058 average psf.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/condos-apartments\/harmony-@-1a\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harmony @ 1a<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; $1,206 average psf.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/sale\/property\/naung-residence-condo-SdLzHzWwwbtGyw2uyob8tW\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Naung Residence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; $1,328 average psf. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/condos-apartments\/midtown-residences\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Midtown Residences<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; $1,631 average psf.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hougang used to be home to a Teochew village, but not anymore. 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