Got a chance to explore the Telok Ayer area a little bit more the other day in November when a few of us (Kris, Jennifer and myself) trooped down there to meet up with Tiara for lunch.
For first timers to the area, the famous landmark to look out for would be the Thian Hock Keng temple. It's a Mazu (Sea Goddess) temple and is one of the oldest and important temple for the Hokkiens. Rebuilt in 1839.
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| Thian Hock Keng Temple |
Next to this landmark, is Chong Wen Ge cafe. Hmm, a cafe in a temple-like structure? Instagram-ready with its beautiful tiles.
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| Chong Wen Ge Cafe |
Directly opposite of the temple would be Royz et Vous cafe that serves decent cuppa. The cafe is spacious and serves halal-food.
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| Royz et Vous Cafe |
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| interior |
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| Mocha and Piccolo |
For lunch, we had yong tau foo at Fu Lin Bar. That place would be packed by 12pm so head on down early. Otherwise, the wait for a table would be at least 20 to 30 minutes.
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| Fu Lin Bar |
Yong Tau Foo in a hipster looking bar but with traditional signboard. Interesting. The interior had dim lightings and crowded on weekdays as the office workers nearby seemed to like this place by quite a bit.
To order, just pick your ingredients and pay at the counter. Indicate whether you'd like rice or noodles. Pay and wait. You'll be buzzed once the order is ready. Most items will be deep-fried after payment.
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| wait |
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| interior |
Got myself the minimum pieces (6) and the noodle was good. Doused with meat sauce and pretty Q.
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| Fu Lin Yong Tau Foo |
If you're still feeling peckish, there's always Frankie's Peanut Pancake to fill the gap.
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| peanut pancake - ban chiang kueh |
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