With narrow corridors and maze-y passageways, it is easy to get lost in the charming suburban district of Blair Plain. Join us for a walk through this tranquil district where we will bring you to our favourite chill out areas, some gorgeous Instagram spots and also an art gallery with hidden depths.
The Blair Plain Conservation area is one of our “hidden gems” in Singapore.
Comprising of Everton Park, Spottiswoode Park and Kampong Bahru Road, there is a lot of History and Culture, Chill and Style cramped into a relatively small area.
Join us for a 2.5 hour walk through this eclectic district where we will point out old school eats, gorgeous contemporary art and beautiful hole-in-the-wall cafes. Of course, there are plenty of opportunities to get that perfect Instagram shot as well.
This Small-Bites Tour is Vegetarian-Friendly
For larger groups and/or corporations, we recommend engaging us for our private customized paid tours. That way you can customize what you would like to see as well as set a date/time that is suitable for your group.
We will be diving into the rich history and flavors of traditional kueh (or bite-sized desserts) from different culture influences of Singapore.
But the highlight of the tour is definitely the kueh and whisky pairing at the end. As a lovers of both food and spirits, we can attest to the incredible flavors that can be achieved when the two are combined. The complex, smoky notes of the whisky perfectly complement the sweet and delicate flavors of the kueh, creating a truly unique and indulgent experience.
This Experience is our love letter to all things Kueh!
Kueh is very much a part of common SouthEast Asian “culture vocabulary”. Most of us would have memories munching on the pretty and delicious treats. Some of us would have seen them offered up for prayers and rituals during festivals. The lucky few amongst us would remember sitting around a table with family members hand-shaping the intricate and delicate shapes together.
In this experience, we will introduce you to some of our favourite kuehs, and show you the evolution of these tasty treats over the years. We will also attempt the unusual pairing of kuehs with spirits from one of the independent bottlers in Singapore.
This experience is a jointly brought to you by Indie Singapore, Furama City Centre and Interco-MLE.
Get a snapshot of Singapore’s development through this beautiful, charming and often-misunderstood “hipster” enclave.
The original hipster enclave in Singapore!
The distinctive architecture of the district houses old school patisseries beside french bakeries, old dressmakers alongside chic indie boutiques. There is also so much history in the area. Starting from the houses built during the colonial era, to the fires that used to ravage the area, to the gentrified neighbourhood it is today. We think that Tiong Bahru today contains snapshots of Singapore through our various phases of development.
If you would like to go on this tour on your own date/time, head on to this page, or drop us an email, and we can customize this tour for you.
The Singapore Grand Prix Late Night Food Tour
After the race, most of Singapore has closed. Jalan Besar has not. A late-night supper tour on Grand Prix weekend, 8–11 October 2026. Twelve people. Real food.
Four nights only. Thursday, 8, Friday 9, Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October 2026. We start when the track goes quiet.
Here is what happens when the noise stops.
Sixty-five thousand people stand up at the same moment and begin walking in the same direction. Last October, the concert at the Padang finished at half past eleven and the last trains left at half past twelve, and a great many people discovered that an hour is not very long. A photographer who has covered this race for years called it bizarre. Somebody else described shuffling from the Padang to City Hall without being able to properly walk.
We would like to suggest walking the other way.
Fifteen minutes from the circuit, in the opposite direction to all of that, Jalan Besar is doing what it does every night of the year. There is a kopitiam here that never closes. There is a curry rice stall that has been trading since 1930 and does not stop until nearly three. There are kitchens in this district that do not get properly busy until the rest of the city has gone to bed.
For three nights in October we are running our night food tour on race-weekend hours. Twelve people. Real supper — not tastings, not canapés, not a plate of things on sticks. You will sit down. On plastic chairs, under fluorescent light, eating what this city actually eats at one in the morning.
We are not affiliated with the Grand Prix in any way. We are simply the people who know where to eat afterwards.
Very little, if you stay near the circuit. The good restaurants stopped seating hours ago, the hotel bars are four deep, and the clubs want you to queue. This is the standard complaint of race weekend and it surfaces every single year.
What most visitors never learn is that Singapore runs a whole second dinner service. We call it supper, it happens between ten at night and four in the morning, and it takes place in districts the circuit crowd never reaches. Jalan Besar is the best of them. It is fifteen minutes away and it might as well be a different city.
Not where the guidebooks send you. Supper here is its own institution, with its own hierarchy of stalls and its own etiquette, and it is taken seriously. It is where people go after a shift, after a wedding, after an argument, after a long night that is not finished yet.
Jalan Besar has been doing it longer than most. The district sits on the edge of what was once the New World Amusement Park, and it kept the hours of the people who worked there. It never really stopped.
No. Some of the best conversations we have had on this tour were with people who watched it on a television in a coffee shop and came out for supper anyway.
You are equally welcome if you have a grandstand seat, a hospitality pass, or no interest in motor racing whatsoever and simply happen to be in Singapore on a weekend when the hotels have doubled their prices.
We meet at McDonald’s at City Square Mall, on Kitchener Road. Two stops on the train from the circuit, or about ten minutes in a car once the roads reopen.
We send exact directions and a pin when you book, along with specific advice about which exit to use — which, on race weekend, is worth considerably more than the directions.
We finish around one in the morning, in a district where things stay open until three and four. Cars are straightforward to get here, because you are well clear of the surge around the circuit. That is not an accident; it is most of the point.
Trains run later than usual on race weekend, though not as late as most people assume. We will tell you exactly where you stand on the night, because we would rather you knew.
Thursday, Friday is the earliest and the easiest. The track goes quiet sooner and you will be eating while everyone else is still queuing.
Saturday has the best atmosphere in the district. The city is properly awake by then.
Sunday is the one people remember. Race finished, weekend over, adrenaline still running, and a table of food at midnight with eleven strangers who all watched the same thing. Book Sunday early. It will go first.
It is one of the better ways to start, though we would say that. You will learn how to order, what things are called, which stalls to trust and why, and where to come back to for the rest of your stay. People often tell us it changed how they ate for the remainder of the trip.
It will probably rain. It is October. We run anyway — we carry umbrellas and ponchos, and much of the route is sheltered. Wear shoes you do not mind getting wet and you will be perfectly happy.
This tour was named a finalist for Outstanding Tour Experience at the Singapore Tourism Awards 2026 — a category the Singapore Tourism Board describes as recognising “a quality tour that has provided an authentic Singapore experience through compelling and engaging storytelling.”
Time Out lists it among the best food tours in Singapore, and named our Geylang night tour one of the seven best food tours in Asia. Across 1,610 reviews on Tripadvisor our average rating is 5.0, and we have held a Travellers’ Choice award for more than ten consecutive years.
We mention all of this only because you have no particular reason to trust a stranger with the last night of your weekend, and somebody ought to vouch for us. We would rather it was them than us.
Experience the unforgettable nightlife of Geylang on our Hush! food tour. Uncover the secrets of this vibrant district and taste delicious local delicacies. Join us for a night you won’t forget.
Looking for an authentic **Geylang Food Tour** that goes beyond the tourist traps? The Hush Tour is an immersive dive into the sights, sounds, and flavors of Singapore’s most misunderstood district.
Geylang is one of our most unusual districts, and it truly comes alive at night with some of the tastiest supper places in Singapore.
Join us on a tantalizing food tour through the vibrant and colorful red light district. Discover the hidden culinary gems of this misunderstood neighborhood, as we venture into the bustling beer gardens and hole-in-the-wall food stalls. Savour the mouth-watering delights of traditional Singaporean cuisine, and wash it all down with a refreshing local beer (or fresh coconut juice).
But that’s not all, dear foodies – this tour also uncovers the secrets and stories of Geylang’s intriguing history and culture. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience. Book your spot now and let’s embark on this tasty adventure together.
Read about the experience from our friends at SBS Food
Beyond the brochure: tasting the real Singapore in Geylang | SBS Food
Hear the stories, taste the history. This small-group, small-bites tour will bring you to sample from some of the oldest food stores in Singapore.
Discover Singapore’s rich food heritage with us as we walk through the streets of Chinatown, and share with you stories of yesteryear and taste from generations past.
This 3 hour walk will showcase some of the oldest shops that have delighted and fed Singaporeans for more than 50 years. In between bites, we will share with you a bit more about the immigrant tale of Singapore, and how they contribute to the vibrant and diverse food culture we have.
This tour is vegetarian-friendly!
If you would like to go on this tour on your own date/time, head on to this page, or drop us an email, and we can customize this tour for you.
Learn about the area’s fascinating history as a hub for gangs, cabarets, and brothels while indulging in delicious local food and drinks. From traditional street food to artisanal burger shops, there’s something for every taste.
Jalan Besar is a fascinating district in the heart of Singapore. Its history is filled with triumph and tragedy. It is also a culinary melting pot that sees a unique blend of cultures and spices over time to create truly unique dishes! And Jalan Besar at night brings all of this to the forefront!
From traditional Singaporean street food to modern interpretations of classic hawker dishes, we’ll be sampling a variety of delicious dishes and drinks as we explore the neighborhood.
As you chow down on some of the ugliest eats the neighborhood has to offer, we’ll take you on a wild ride through the fascinating history of this bustling district. From the notorious gangs that once ruled the streets, to the cabarets and clubs that kept the party going all night long, Jalan Besar has a past (and present) as colorful as the food on your plate.
But it’s not all gangsters and glamour – this neighborhood has also been home to some of Singapore’s biggest sporting events and historic landmarks. So come hungry, because we’re about to feast on some delicious history (and maybe a few spicy samosas).
Read more about this tour in this brilliantly written article by our friends from Conde Naste Traveller
This ‘ugly food tour’ of Singapore spotlights the gritty side of one of Asia’s shiniest cities | Condé Nast Traveller Middle East
See you on the tour!
What is the “Ugly Food” Tour?
In a city obsessed with Instagram-perfect cafes, we go the other way. This Jalan Besar food tour celebrates “Ugly Food”—traditional dishes that prioritize flavor over presentation. Think sloppy curry rice, dark herbal soups, and braised meats that look messy but taste like history. This is not a food waste tour; this is a soul food tour.
Are you bored of the same old fancy restaurants and food tours? Tired of having travelled many countries and not finding the “real” food around? Our Ugly Food Tour Series brings you an unapologetic and less-traveled perspective of Singapore’s diverse culinary scene. We focus on the micro stories that we find in our everyday lives, and how these make for more interesting experiences than the Michelin stars and the typical touristy highlights.