{"id":5476,"date":"2016-05-18T09:24:11","date_gmt":"2016-05-18T09:24:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.metroresidences.sg\/?p=5476"},"modified":"2018-01-31T11:03:49","modified_gmt":"2018-01-31T03:03:49","slug":"melting-pot-of-diversity-and-cultures-at-outram-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/explore\/melting-pot-of-diversity-and-cultures-at-outram-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Melting pot of diversity and cultures at Outram Park"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-4-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#fefeff” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”10px” top_margin=”-20%” width=”5\/6″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none”]
<\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=”Melting pot of diversity and cultures at Outram Park” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1517367340821{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1517367369764{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]Outram Park is conveniently located near the central part of Singapore. It is situated near the financial district and right outside the Downtown Core. Public transportation is readily accessible throughout the area. Beyond the business sections lies a flourishing community filled with recreational activities, culture, and delicious dining options that are best explored on foot.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Explore & Dine at Chinatown.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1517367432940{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]Chinatown is merely a 10 minutes walk away from Outram Park MRT. From shopping to dining, Chinatown is the best place to explore and discover new things!\u00a0Chinatown Food Street is one of the best places to eat cheap, tasty and authentic local food in Singapore. There is a wide\u00a0selection of hawker stalls and shop-house restaurants, encompassing a wide range of flavours from across Singapore, China and the rest of Asia. Head straight to Smith Street, where all the main food places are located at. You can get a full meal or a couple of side dishes to savour the various flavors. We reckon the latter.<\/p>\n

Even if you are not a fan of spicy food, you have got to give the\u00a0Stingray<\/strong>\u00a0at Boon Tat Street BBQ Seafood a try. Order up a generous slab of the tender meat for around S$10!<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text]

\"\"<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1517367466205{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]If spicy food isn\u2019t for you, how does grilled meat dipped in peanut sauce sound?\u00a0Satay<\/strong>\u00a0at Old Airport Road Satay Bee Hoon & BBQ Steamboat serves up succulent sticks of pork, chicken or beef grilled to perfection alongside with a slightly burnt\/caramelized crust that is hard to stop at just one!<\/p>\n

Singapore\u2019s Chinatown is a hub for all things Chinese. If you are looking for traditional items, toys or even antiques, Chinatown is the place to be. It is always bustling with activities and the shops tend to offer great value Chinese items! If you want to give the big malls a miss, there is a street within walking distance that you can explore \u2013\u00a0Ann Siang Road.\u00a0<\/strong>This lovely street filled with old shop houses is also an excellent place to shop for unique items.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Dining.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1517367506262{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]If you are looking for a tasty spot to hit on the way to work, for a mid-day stop, or on the way home, Outram Park has a variety of options.<\/p>\n

Nylon Coffee Roasters<\/a>: Nylon sells coffee beans as well as brews their own coffee
\nBinomio: Binomio is a Spanish restaurant. Their name means a \u201cpair\u201d or \u201cduo.\u201d This explains their concept which does offer fine dining, but also a tapas counter. Their counter offers cheeses, cold cuts, croquettes, seafood, lamb, churros, and custard, just to name a few\u2014all in bite-sized, tapas-style portions.
\nFoong Kee Coffee Shop: \u00a0A simple, yet, nonetheless, popular coffee and snack shop. They offer a variety of roasted meats in soups and bowls, with a variety of spices. Locals agree the dishes are very appetizing.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Upscale Dining Options.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”]

\"\"<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1517367575421{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]Restaurant Andre<\/a>: This French restaurant also incorporates Mediterranean elements as well.
\nTogi 71 Korean Restaurant<\/a>: From spicy stews to BBQ beef, to rice, noodles, potato pancakes, and many other additional Korean dishes, this restaurant is a hit with customers, bringing\u00a0them back constantly.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Recreation.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1517367617685{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]Asian Civilizations Museum<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>This museum offers visitors an opportunity to explore the culture of Asia. It offers art and more from China, Southeast Asia, India, and Islam.<\/p>\n

Singapore River<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>The Singapore River offers visitors opportunities to enjoy scenic walks on the waterfront. Restaurants galore (some built-in moored Chinese junks) are situated along the river to enjoy as well. Many of these establishments also offer music to enjoy in the evening.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Shopping.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”]

\"\"<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1517367730005{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]Tiong Bahru Market:<\/strong>\u00a0This Market is for food. Various hot and cold foods can be purchased on both floors of the market. You can also buy fresh produce there too.<\/p>\n

Funan Digitalife Mall:<\/strong> The stores at this shopping centre include: beauty, clothing, sports, home furnishings, and jewellery, just to name a few. The mall includes dining options as well to satisfy your sweet tooth or your need for a salty snack.<\/span><\/p>\n

Great World City:<\/strong> This mall has\u00a0over 400,000 square feet of shopping space. You can see a movie, visit the supermarket, as well as explore and shop at a variety of clothing, electronics, and beauty stores. Additional stores are continually being added to the shopping centre for customers to enjoy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Outram Park is one of the more popular destinations for corporates when it comes to staying in MetroResidences\u2019 Corporate Serviced Apartments. No doubt that its strategic location to other parts of Singapore is key, but aside from that, one can truly experience the culture and food conveniently in an affordable manner. \u00a0Check out the exquisite apartment layouts we have to offer today at\u00a0MetroResidences<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Please do not hesitate to contact us at\u00a0<\/em>(+65) 6513 0030<\/em><\/strong>, should you have any enquiries on booking. Otherwise, we are reachable via email at\u00a0<\/em>booking@metroresidences.sg<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/6″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_widget_sidebar enable_sticky=”true” sidebar_id=”blog-sidebar”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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