Kinokuniya Bookstore

KINOKUNIYA PRIVILEGE CARD: Kinokuniya members enjoy benefits like buying books at 10% off retail prices and selected products at special discounted prices, attending member sales events organized periodically by Kinokuniya and its partners. Membership cost is S$21.40 for 1-year, S$38.50 for 2-years, and S$55.60 for 3-years.

SERVICE: Kinokuniya staff is efficient and friendly.

STORE LOCATIONS:
@ Ngee Ann City
Address: 391 Orchard Road, #04-20/20B/20C Ngee Ann City, Takashimaya Shopping Centre
Phone: (65) 6737 5021
Opening hours: Sun to Fri 10:00 to 21:30; Sat 10:00 to 22:00

@ Liang Court
Address: 177 River Valley Road, #03-50 Liang Court, S179036
Phone: (65) 6337 1300
Opening hours: Mon to Thu 11:00 to 20.30; Fri, Sat, Sun & Public Holiday 10.30 to 21.30

@ Bugis Junction
Address: 200 Victoria Street, #03-09 Bugis Junction S188021
Phone: (65) 6339 1790
Opening hours: Daily 10:30 to 22:00

@ JEM
Address: 50 Jurong Gateway Road, #04-23 JEM (Jurong East) S608549
Phone: (65) 6430 0868
Opening hours: Sun to Fri 10:00 to 21:30; Sat 10:00 to 22:00

Hill Street Char Kway Teow

HILL STREET CHAR KWAY TEOW’S INGREDIENTS: Kway teow (flat rice & egg noodles), cockles, lup cheong (Chinese sausage), eggs, bean sprouts, Chinese chives, black soya sauce, and crispy pork lard.

USING OF LARD: Yes

FOOD PORTION: There are usually two portion sizes on offer, priced at S$3.00 and S$4.00 but still possible for big eaters to order a five-dollar plate.

GETTING THERE:

Buses: 12, 38, and 229 (Walk 1 min from bus stop B84119)
Nearest MRT station: Bedok MRT (EW5) (Walk 12 mins from Exit B)

Meng Kee Char Kway Teow

MENG KEE CHAR KWAY TEOW’S INGREDIENTS: Kway teow (flat rice & egg noodles), cockles, egg, lap cheong (Chinese sausages), caixin, garlic, and dark soy sauce.

USING OF LARD: Yes

PORTION SIZES: Small (S$3), medium (S$4), and large (S$5)

GETTING THERE:

Buses: 5, 16, 33, 63, 123, 195, 851, and NR5 (Walk 4 mins from bus stop B10151)
Nearest MRT station: Tiong Bahru MRT (EW17) (Walk 5 mins from Exit B)

No. 18 Fried Kway Teow

NO. 18 FRIED KWAY TEOW’S INGREDIENTS: Kway teow (flat rice & egg noodles), cockles, slices of fish cake, lup cheong (Chinese sausage), egg, bean sprouts, Chinese chives, and black sauce.

USING OF LARD: For those who like to have the little pieces of crispy pork in Fried Kway Teow, No. 18 is the right place.

PORTION SIZES: The dish comes in three sizes, small (S$3), medium (S$4), and large (S$5). With a generous amount given, a small plate is just right for a medium eater.

GETTING THERE:

Buses: 1N, 2N, 3N, 4N, 5, 5N, 6N, 16, 75, 175, 195, 970 and NR5 (Walk 2 mins from bus stop B06131)
Nearest MRT station: Tiong Bahru MRT (EW17) (Walk 12 mins from Exit B)

The 5 Most Romantic Restaurants in Singapore

What types of romantic venues are you looking for? Want a sunset backdrop to enjoy foods at alfresco area? A luscious surrounding with a gentle waterfall to indulge in a serene ambience? Or a rooftop venue overlooking a panoramic and breathtaking view of the twinkling city to feel your love dancing with the building lights?

Follow our article to get inspired with the most romantic restaurants in Singapore. Those restaurants offer you not only the love-exuding venues but also top quality foods and brilliant services.

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5 Best Places to Buy Cheap Souvenirs in Singapore

Want to bring something Singaporean to family and friends at home, but do not have ample time and budget for this?

If so, head yourself to Singapore’s popular budget shopping places like Mustafa Centre, Lucky Plaza, Peninsula Plaza, Bugis Street, and Chinatown to be inspired by numerous types of souvenirs there and to complete the shopping trip within a couple of hours.

Each of the above-mentioned budget shopping centers is home to plenty of wallet-friendly souvenir shops, which offer travelers various types of gifts with the most updated designs and items at wholesale prices.

At most souvenir shops, prices are negotiable. Normally, the prices stated by the shopkeepers are already good. But you still can bargain to get better deals.

Kko Kko Nara Korean Restaurant

FRIED CHICKEN FLAVORS: There are four different flavors on offer: original, soy garlic sauce, sweet & spicy, and hot & spicy. A combo set is a wise choice for those who want to have a mixed plate of all four flavors.

MUST-TRIES:

Korean Fried Chicken
Kimchi chigae
Spicy Korean Ramen

NOTES:

Reservations are advised for large groups or at dinner time.
Less cost if you have Kko Kko Nara’s dishes at lunchtime as dinners with at least $5 plus per dish are differently priced
Side dishes are non-refillable.
Some main dishes like Bibimbap, Bulgogi are not available at night.

GETTING THERE:

Buses: 80 and 145 (Walk 2 mins from bus stop B05421)
Nearest MRT station: Tanjong Pagar MRT (EW15) (Walk 3 mins from Exit A)

Togi Korean Restaurant (Closed)

BANCHAN: Togi offers six banchan which normally are kimchi, spicy potato, anchovies, green vegetable, pickled cucumber and fishcake. These side dishes are complimentary and refillable.

MUST-TRY DISHES

Seafood pancake
Grilled pork belly
Chapchae
Bulgogi
Kimchi jjigae
Ginseng chicken soup
Sundubujjigae
Dok bugi

ATMOSPHERE: The little Togi restaurant is always packed by Korean food lovers. Its cramped space inside and a long queue outside may put you in a hurry mood. However, the food quality will compensate this. In its bright and simple decorated dining room, Kpop music will add a touch of Korean to your meal.

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$20

NOTE: There is no reservation at Togi restaurant. So, you either come early (around 18:00) before a queue forms or come at your preferred time then write down your name, group size, and contact on the waiting list in front of the restaurant and spend your time somewhere else for a while.

Big Mama Korean Food

BANCHAN: There are six complimentary and refillable side dishes served at Big Mama (kimchi, spinach, crunchy lotus roots, japchae, water-chestnut cake, and ikan bilis). While all the banchan are pretty good, the standout is the kimchi.

MUST-TRY DISHES:

Dakgalbi (S$15/pax, min 2 pax)
Suyuk ($25/$40)
Seafood pancake (S$15)
Grilled mackerel (S$18)
Mandoo ramyeon (S$10)

AMBIENCE: Big Mama has a very simple interior with pictures of signature dishes pasted on the walls to inspire diners with their tantalizing colors. With the presence of Korean diners, Korean TV shows from a screen on a corner, and warm service, you will feel like dining in a cozy house of a Korean friend.

LOCATION: This small casual Korean eatery is located on Kim Tian road which is walkable from Tiong Bahru MRT.

NOTES:

Reservation should be made 2 days in advance.
Only service charge applies, no GST

7 Best Ramen in Singapore for a Good Slurp up

Ramen, a beloved Japanese dish, is highly sought after by people of all ages and during all seasons in Singapore. The multitude of ramen shops sprouting up around the city is a testament to its popularity.

In Japan, there is a typical version of ramen for every region, and similarly, in Singapore, there are various variations of ramen available.

In this article, we recommend the 7 best ramen restaurants for diners to savor the delicious and unique ramen variations.

Ramen Santouka at The Central

SOUP BASES: There are four flavours of soup bases for you to match with your favorite noodles and toppings: shio (salt), shoyu (soya), miso (bean paste) and kara-miso (hot bean paste). Among them, shio is the one that has won fame for Santouka. This tonkotsu based soup is made from black pig bones with addition of seafood so it has a milky look, a slightly thick texture and a sweet-and-salty taste.

PORTIONS: Santouka ramen comes in two sizes: small (S$17) and medium (S$18.50)

MUST TRIES

Pork cheek ramen
Onsen egg
Pork gyoza
Special pork cheek ramen set

ATMOSPHERE: Santouka at The Central Mall is a small-size restaurant with minimalist decoration. The seating area is quite cramped, but diners will be taken beyond where they are through a panoramic view overlooking splendid Clarke Quay through ceiling-floor glass windows. The light wooden hue of the interior makes it a cozy place for the best ramen.

NOTES

Be prepared to queue during peak meal hours
The onsen egg is not included, each one costs S$1.50.
There are only around 25 seats at Santouka at The Central Mall, so you can choose to have meal at their second outlet at Cuppage Terrace to avoid queuing.

ALL RAMEN SANTOUKA’S LOCATIONS
@ The Central
Address: 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, #02-76 The Central, S059817
Tel: (65) 6224 0668

@ Cuppage Terrace
Address: 21 Cuppage Road, Cuppage Terrace, Singapore 229452
Tel: (65) 6235 1059

Keisuke Tonkotsu King @ Orchid Hotel

SOUP BASES: There are three flavors for you to choose from: original (usual tonkotsu broth), black spicy (tonkotsu broth with black garlic oil), and red spicy (tonkotsu broth with red chili oil).

RAMEN PRICES:

Basic tonkotsu ramen: S$10.90
Black spicy: S$11.90
Red spicy S$11.90

TOPPING PRICES:

Seaweed: S$1
Flavored egg: S$2
All toppings: S$5

PRE-ORDER: It is easy to personalize and place an order by filling up an order form while queuing to save your time after getting seated.

NOTES:

There are only about 20 seats at Keisuke at Orchid Hotel so be prepared to wait.
Free barley drinks are provided during waiting time.

GETTING THERE:

Buses: 80 and 145 (Walk 1 min from bus stop B05429)
Nearest MRT station: Tanjong Pagar MRT (EW15) (Walk 2 mins from Exit A)

Ayam Penyet Ria Indonesian Restaurant

MENU
Ayam Penyet Ria has a simple picture menu with around 30 dishes on offer. Half of its menu focuses on “penyet” food while the rest is where Indonesian staples such as Oxtail Soup, Gado Gado and Prawn Crackers are listed.

ORDERING
A picture menu and an order slip will be given to each table for diners to have a picture of what are on offer and to place order easily. Prepayment should be made at the cashier counter.

LOOK & FEEL
Ayam Penyet Ria’s outlets are bright and clean. There is not much atmosphere there, but it is cozy enough for diners to enjoy some of the best dishes from Indonesia.

BRANCHES
Ayam Penyet Ria @ Lucky Plaza #01-45
Lucky Plaza, 304 Orchard Road, S238863
Tel: (65) 62356390
Open daily 11:00 – 22:00

Ayam Penyet Ria @ Lucky Plaza #04-25
Lucky Plaza, 304 Orchard Road, S238863
Tel: (65) 62356390
Open daily 12:00 – 21:00

Ayam Penyet Ria @ Far East Plaza
#05-22, Far East Plaza, 14 Scotts Road
Tel: (65) 67334336
Open daily 11:30 – 22:00

Ayam Penyet Ria @ Jurong Point
#B1-06 1 Jurong West Central 2, Singapore 648886
Tel: (65) 6794 3015
Open daily 11:30 -21:00

Ayam Penyet Ria @ Bedok Mall
311 New Up Changi Rd #01-71/72 Bedok Mall S467360
Tel: 6441 0025
Open daily 11:30 – 22:00

Ayam Penyet Ria @ Compass One
1 Sengkang Square, #01-34 Compass One, Singapore 545078
Tel: (65) 6386 4748
Open daily 11:30 – 22:00

Djanoer Koening Indonesian Restaurant

Ambience
– Authentic Javanese dining ambience as an Indonesia’s rumah makans (“eating houses”)with kitschy and authentic décor from the batik on the wooden tables to the dish shots slapped in the glass facade and the mismatched shades of wood
– On the purple walls, there are some special printed banners reminding the culture of Jogjakarta, the city from which most of Djanoer Koening’s food originates. One each batik cloth-covered table, there are some little baskets of Indonesian snacks (at Singapore prices) and a colorful display by canned drinks in a see-through chiller

Quality of the food
–   Their policy is healthy and no-MSG
–   Djanoer Koening serves quality and authenticity home-style Indonesian cuisine, specialize in food from East and Central Java with original recipes by Chef Suharmi so their fried chicken is from Kalasan, and the soup recipe comes from Betawi
–   Only the finest ingredients, herbs & spices are used to create the perfect blend for the greatest Javanese cuisine

Must try
Specials
–   Bakso urat – beef ball soup in a fragrant bone-boiled broth
–   Oseng-oseng mercon – spicy stir-fried beef with a sharp bite coming from petai (stinky beans)
–   Perkedel kentang – potato and chicken cutlet dipped in egg and then shallow-fried
–   Nasi Gudeg Jogj – a Jogjakarta special of rice with stir-fried jackfruit, chicken cooked in coconut milk, egg soaked in jackfruit juice and other unusual dishes (Available Friday-Sunday only)
–   Ayam Bakar Kalasan – Kalasan fried chicken
–   Soto Ayam Magetan – Magetan chicken soto soup
–   Mie Ayam Pangsit – Chicken noodle with wanton
–   Sate Ayam Madura – Madura chicken satay

Others
–   Bakso urat soup
–   Soto Ayam Magetan – chicken soup with rice
–   Stone-cooked quarter of grilled duck accompanying thin sweet sauce, enhanced with kaffir lime leaves and chili

Desserts
Fresh desserts

Drinks
–   Es teler – coconut milk-based and filled with coconut strips, medium-ripened avocado chunks, the jelly-like nata de coco and jackfruit (when available)
–   Es doger – coconut milk-based and filled with palm seeds, rose syrup and fermented tapioca
–   Milky avocado juice

Notes
–   Javanese food is sweeter than Indonesian food, they use quite a lot of kecap manis in the food
–   The curry is not served at Djanoer Koening
–   They also offer the party-sized cone-shaped Nasi kuning (S$250-$425 for 20-50 people) – cone shaped yellow rice surrounded by different dishes like fried chicken and rendang, but it is only available for catering orders of at least 20 people and you have to order in advance

Prices of main dishes: S$6 – $9.50

How to get there
Bus lines: 33 (Walking 2 mins from bus stop B82151)
Nearest MRT station: Eunos MRT (EW7) (Walking 13 mins from Exit A to here)

Tambuah Mas @ Paragon

MENU: Tambuah Mas’s menu is of decent size, covering 10 food categories, including salads, soups, satay, chicken, beef, seafood, vegetables, rice, desserts, and drinks. All of the dishes are of high quality and well-presented. Set menus for large groups are also available.

RECOMMENDED DISHES

Tahu Telor (fried beancurd and eggs)
Rendang Lembu (beef rendang)
Ikan Pedas (grilled seabass in banana leaves)
Kepala Ikan Istimewa (fish head simmered in spicy-sweet-sour asam sauce)
Sop Buntut (spicy ox-tail soup)
Udang Belado (fried succulent prawns in chilli gravy)
Gado Gado (mixed vegetables with tofu, crackers and spicy peanut dressing)
Kangkong Belacan (stir-fried water spinach with chilli shrimp paste)
Sayur Lodeh (cabbage, long beans & beancurd in spicy coconut milk)
Es Chendol Kacang (green bean jelly & red kidney beans in coconut milk)
Air Seri (homemade lemongrass drink)
Young coconut

PRICES:

Satay: S$10.50
Vegetables: S$5.50 – S$14.50
Chicken: S$8.50 – S$15.50
Beef: S$8.50 – S$11.50
Rice and Noodles: S$10.00 – S$17.00
Salads: S$5.50 – S$7.00
Soups: S$6.50 – S$14.50
Seafood: S$20.00 – S$37.00

NOTES:

Reservations are highly recommended.
It is possible to place an order while waiting in the queue to reduce waiting time after being seated.

Cumi Bali Indonesian Restaurant

MENU: Cumi Bali Indonesian Restaurant offers a decent-sized menu with all dishes freshly prepared after the order is placed. Food portions are generous and suitable for sharing.

PRICES:

Meats: S$18 – S$28
Vegetables: S$6 – S$20
Soups: S$16 – S$28
Fried dishes: S$5 – S$36

LOOK & FEEL: Cumi Bali Indonesian Restaurant is a small, casual restaurant located in a shophouse along Tanjong Pagar. Ground-level seating is quite limited, while there is more space upstairs. The restaurant features a simple and basic interior with plastic-covered tables.

GETTING THERE:

Buses: Bus 80 and 145 (Walk 1 min from bus stop B05271)
Nearest MRT station: Tanjong Pagar MRT (EW15) (Walk 5 mins from Exit A)

Gunther’s Modern French Cuisine

LOOK & FEEL: Nestled in a shophouse along a small street, Gunther’s has a tasteful and elegant setting. The dark earth tones make the place calm for a relaxing dining experience. The restaurant can accommodate up to 43 guests with 25 in the main dining room and 18 in its two private rooms.

MENU: Gunther’s menu presents French cuisine with modern cooking methods, leaving dishes light and innovative.

The a la carte menu consists of

Light Bites: S$25 – S$48
Oscietra Caviar Specials: S$25 – S$490
Timeless Collection: S$25 – S$188
Savoury & Sweet Collection: S$8 – S$40

The degustation menus come in

4 Courses at $195 per person (Wine Accompaniment at $95)
6 Courses at $295 per person (Wine Accompaniment at $135)
9 Courses at $375 per person (Wine Accompaniment at $175)

MUST-TRIES:

Carpaccio of Wagyu beef, Tartare style, crispy potato
Roast smoked foie gras, mousseline of green apple
Cold angel hair pasta, Oscietra caviar
Grilled US tenderloin, bone marrow, bordelaise sauce
Whole roasted Maine lobster “thermidor”
Fine apple tart “a la dragees”, Havana rum raisin ice-cream

5 Best Yoga Studios in Singapore

Looking to feel healthier, stronger, more youthful, and energized? Or maybe you’re aiming to improve flexibility, relieve stress, sharpen focus, or sleep better? Yoga offers a holistic approach that nurtures both body and mind, making it the perfect practice for enhancing your overall well-being.

From building physical strength and flexibility to fostering inner peace, yoga is a transformative practice that delivers results both on and off the mat. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced yogi, it can help you find balance, boost energy, and promote mental clarity.

If you’re in Singapore, you’re in luck! The city offers some fantastic yoga studios to support your journey. Here are 5 best yoga studios to start transforming into the best version of yourself.

Hom Yoga

AMBIENCE: Hom Yoga is a trendy, beautiful, light-filled, and environmentally friendly setting. It facilitates a fresh hot yoga practice and inspires a naturally friendly lifestyle.

FACILITIES:

Showers & toiletries
Lockers
Yoga mats
Hair dryers
Towels
Filtered water fountain to fill drink bottles

CLASSES:

Hot Hatha: Hot Hatha is a practicing method based on 26 postures and two breathing techniques performed in a heated room at 38 to 40 degrees Celsius. The main benefits of Hot Hatha include stress relief, glandular system strengthening, circulation improvement, anti-aging effect, as well as muscles, tendons, and posture reshaping. Hot Hatha is suitable for all levels.
Hot Hom: Hot Hom is a yoga series created by Hom Yoga based on postures from Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga yoga. As a more physically challenging and intense hot yoga class, Hot Hom provides all benefits of Hot Hatha plus head-to-toe body strengthening, flexibility enhancement, and detoxification. Conducted in a hot room of 38 to 40 degrees Celsius. Hot Hom is suitable for all levels.
Hot Flow: Hot Flow consists of consistent flow movements and a structured series of postures. Without breaking the natural flow from pose to pose, the focus will be on alignment and breath. Hot Flow is an enjoyable yoga class that brings a mixed feeling of challenge and success to practitioners. Conducted in a hot room of 38 to 40 degrees Celsius, Hot Flow is suitable for all levels.
Hot Ashtanga: Hot Ashtanga is an intense yoga session for a balanced practice of sun salutation, standing poses, forward folds, backbends, twists, hip openers, and inversions. With props and modifications, all challenges will be transformed into opportunities. Conducted in a hot room of 35 degrees Celsius, Hot Ashtanga is suitable for all levels.
Vinyasa Flow: Vinyasa Flow is a dynamic and challenging practice conducted in a non-heated room. The class is an opportunity to explore challenging poses and transitions and become strong, refreshed, and recharged. Vinyasa Flow is suitable for all levels.
Yin: Yin yoga is a yoga practice that features different tissue exercises. Yin yoga emphasizes holding a Yin pose for a long time to trigger body responses of making the tissues longer and stronger. As a result, the body becomes healthier, stronger, and more flexible. Conducted in a non-heated room, Yin is suitable for all levels.

CLASS RATES:

S$49 for an unlimited 1-week trial
S$40 for a single drop-in class
Multi-class passes are offered at S$290 for 10 classes, S$540 for 20 classes, S$1185 for 50 classes, and S$1990 for 100 classes.
Membership rates are S$345 for 1 month, S$895 for 3 months, S$1540 for 6 months, and S$2550 for 1 year.

ALL LOCATIONS:

@ Orchard Central

Address: 181 Orchard Road #06-12/13, Singapore 238896
Phone: (65) 6238 0101
Opening hours: 06:30 – 22:30 (Mon-Thu), 06:30 am – 21:30 (Fri), 07:00 – 21:30 (Sat & Sun)

@ Raffles Place

Address: 3 Canton Street #02-01, Singapore 049745
Phone: (65) 6438 0103
Opening hours: 06:30 – 22:00 (Mon-Thu), 06:30 am – 21:30 (Fri), 08:00 – 19:00 (Sat & Sun)

Pure Yoga

YOGA INSTRUCTORS: Instructors at Pure Yoga are professionally trained and qualified from different countries worldwide. They continuously improve their knowledge and skills by attending in-house and external workshops worldwide to best contribute to their practitioners.

FEATURED BEGINNER CLASSES:

Pure Foundation: Conducted in a relaxing environment, Pure Foundation aims at providing fundamentals of yoga with a detailed introduction to postures and breathing techniques.
Hot Classic: Performed a sequence of static poses in a heated room at 41 degrees; Hot Classic helps detoxify and strengthen the body. It is also an effective method to lose weight.
Chakra Cleansing: Chakra Cleansing is a practicing method based on Hatha postures and breathing techniques to enhance balance and vitality and promote overall health and well-being.

FEATURED INTERMEDIATE CLASSES:

Ashtanga Vinyasa: Ashtanga Vinyasa is specially designed for practitioners who wish to realign the spine, purify the body, and enhance strength, flexibility, and stamina.
Classical Kundalini: Classical Kundalini focuses on chanting, visualization, breathing techniques, physical postures, and meditation to rouse the body and mind.
Core: Abdominal postures and breathing techniques are combined with strengthening the upper and lower body connection. The core is a good choice for practitioners who wish to delve deeper into a healing yoga practice.

FEATURED ADVANCED CLASSES:

Partner Yoga: Designed for practitioners with at least one year of experience, Partner Yoga is a fun way of practicing yoga. Interaction with a partner enables practitioners to explore the journey themselves and enjoy practicing by helping each other.
Upside Down: Emphasised alignment and techniques for headstand, handstand, forearm stand, and shoulder stand; Upside Down class helps practitioners to explore and improve their inverted poses.

ALL LOCATIONS:

@ Suntec City

Address: #01-501, Suntec City Mall North Atrium, 3 Temasek Blvd, Singapore 038983
Phone: (65) 6100 8818
Opening Hours: 07:00 – 21:30 (Mon to Thu), 07:00 – 21:15 (Fri), 08:45 – 18:30 (Sat & Sun)

@ Ngee Ann City

Address: Level 18, Ngee Ann City Tower A, 391A Orchard Road, Singapore 238873
Phone: (65) 6100 8868
Opening hours: 07:00 – 21:30 (Mon to Thu), 07:00 – 21:15 (Fri), 08:45 am to 18:30 (Sat & Sun)

@ Asia Square Tower 2

Address: Level 6 Asia Square Tower 2, 12 Marina View, Singapore 018961
Phone: (65) 6100 8866
Opening hours: 06:30 – 21:30 (Mon & Wed), 07:00 – 21:30 (Tue & Thu), 06:45 – 21:15 (Fri), 08:45 – 05:30 (Sat & Sun)

True Yoga

AMBIENCE: Studios with a welcome ambience at True Yoga also invite practitioners to come over to fully enjoy Yoga practicing for a healthy lifestyle.

YOGA INSTRUCTORS: With strong passion with Yoga, all instructors at True Yoga have at least 10 year experience in training various types of Yoga.

FACILITIES:

7 studios
More than 40 showers and 400 lockers
Steam rooms for both men and women
Members’ Relaxation Lounge
Exclusive VIP Black Card Lounge with OSIM massage chairs

BEGINNER LEVEL CLASSES:

Beginners’ Yoga: Using basic and gentle stretches, Beginners’ Yoga is designed to fit those who are in their first exposure to Yoga practice.
Gentle Yoga: Enhancing flexibility, Gentle Yoga is considered as a transition step for those who want to join in more intense yoga classes.
Power Yoga: Power Yoga focuses on dynamic flow of postures and powerful breathing exercises to burn calories, build strength and endurance. As a result of this cardiovascular and yoga workout, you will have a slimmer, stronger, toner and more flexible body.
Yoga Basic: Starting with basic breathing techniques to calm the mind and proper alignment of basic yoga poses, Yoga Basic is a good preparation for beginners to progress to more advanced yoga classes.

ADVANCED LEVEL CLASS:
Ashtanga Led: This advanced practice is a synchronization of breathing with a set of sequence postures. Through that process, intense internal heat and profuse sweat are produced to purify muscles and organs as well as improve circulation to make your body light, strong and your mind calm.

FEATURED MULTI-LEVEL CLASSES:

Traditional Yoga: Being an energetic form of yoga, Traditional Yoga includes poses from the Sun Salutation series, other postures and breathing to provide a good cardio workout.
Ashtanga Yoga: Ashtanga Yoga emphasizes proper diet, effective postures, breathing, gestures and locks, concentration and meditation to purify the body and increase energy and strength.
Cardio & Core Yoga: Aiming at stimulating vital parts of the body such as abs, back, hips and pelvis by a dynamic and energetic form of workout, Cardio & Core Yoga enables practitioners to connect to an inner power and help detoxify as well as rouse the body and mind.
Ethnic Yoga: Being close to traditional yoga, Ethnic Yoga consists of Sun Salutation, breathing techniques, postures and meditation. Body purifying, vitality enhancing, flexibility increasing, power, agility and grace, as well as mind calming are outstanding benefits of practicing this form of Yoga.
Hatha Yoga: With the goal of integrating and invigorating both body and mind, Hatha Yoga is a powerful form of yoga that combines physical exercise and mental discipline to benefit practitioners totally. It works not only on free from disease practitioners but also on ones who are suffering from certain health conditions like hypertension, palpitation and chronic diseases. In general, Hatha Yoga helps reduce stress, improve balance and flexibility, increase strength and reduce the risk of injury in daily life.
Hot Yoga: Hot Yoga is a form of yoga with a complete mind and body workout, performed in a heated room at 37 degrees to promote sweating in order to purify every part of the body. Hot Yoga improves circulation, increases metabolism, regulates digestion, strengthens the immune system and burns fat.
Pantanjali Yoga: Based on ideas of an ancient sage, Pantanjali Yoga practitioners use proper diet, postures and breathing techniques to enhance spinal strength and flexibility as well as effectively cleanse the body to achieve the goal of increasing vitality and longevity.

OTHERS:

Pre-Natal Yoga: Especially designed for mothers-to-be to practice in their fourth to eighth month of pregnancy, Pre-Natal Yoga has been proved to be a safe exercise method that benefits practitioners during pregnancy as well as delivery. The outstanding effect of practicing Pre-Natal Yoga is to have a smooth delivery due to general flexibility, which gradually improved and pelvic muscles have been strengthen.
Kid’s Yoga: In order to promote physical and mental growth for children in terms of improving general flexibility, balance, blood circulation, lung capacity and mental concentration, Kid’s Yoga achieves these goals by focusing on proper postures which are suitable for children at the age of 6 to 11.

AWARDS:

Best Service Standards – Shape Awards 2012
Best Yoga Studios – Singapore Tatler 2012
Best Yoga Award – Singapore Tatler 2011
Best Yoga Studios – IS Magazine Reader’s Choice 2011
Best Yoga Award – Singapore Tatler The Best of Singapore 2010
Best Yoga Studio of the year – IS Magazine Reader’s Choice 2008
The Best of Singapore Award – Yoga – Singapore Tatler 2007

NOTES:

Your contract will be automatically renewed when a term is about to expire. So, if you do not wish to continue, signing a quitting form two months prior to ending month is required.
Memberships can be bought over by another person, but can never be terminated early.

STUDIO LOCATIONS AND OPERATION HOURS
True Yoga @ Pacific Plaza
Address: 9 Scotts Road, Level 4, Pacific Plaza, Singapore 228210
Phone: (65) 6733 9555
Opening hours: 07:00 to 23:00 daily

True Yoga @ Ocean Financial Centre (Closed)
Address: 10 Collyer Quay, Level 4, Ocean Financial Centre, Singapore 049315
Phone: (65) 6536 3390
Opening hours: 07:00 to 23:00 daily

5 Best Wet Markets in Singapore to Immerse in Local Culture

To most locals, wet market is a destination for freshest produce while it is a must-see attraction for a cultural experience for tourists.

In Singapore, wet market is so-called because people clean the floors with water after washing vegetables or cleaning fish, and thus it is often wet. However, a typical wet market is not totally wet. There are two sections in each wet market – the wet area and the dry area. Products such as meat, poultry, and fish are selling at the wet section while herbs, spices, grain, beans, dried noodles, and dried seafood are available at the dry area.

Most of the wet markets open at 04:00 and close around noon. So the best time to explore Singapore’s wet markets is in the early morning as that is when the fresh produce is at its best.

For bargain hunters, Singapore wet market is one of your places.

So, just roll up your trouser cuffs and have an interesting experience with the 5 best wet markets in Singapore.

Senoko Fishery Port

WHAT ARE ON OFFER?
Being a wholesale fish market supplying seafood for food courts, restaurants, and even wet markets in Singapore, Senoko Fishery Port offers seafood of all types and sizes. You can find there a wide range of fish, squids, mud crabs, flower crabs, crayfish, prawns, scallops, mussels, clams, cucumbers, and many more. These offers come from both the locally caught and imported sources. Two kilograms per type of seafood is the common minimum purchase at this market.

ATMOSPHERE: Like any of Singapore’s wet markets, Senoko Fishery Port is wet, slippery, and crowded. Smell of the sea flying in the air, tons of numerous types of seafood on the floor, traditional weighing scales hanging from the stall beams, and fish merchants in action. These all make up a labour picture that not everyone has ever seen in his life.

NOTES:

The market is accessible by car or taxi.
Bring ID to exchange for an entry pass at the security post
Cash only
Wear shoes with good traction

Geylang Serai Wet Market

WHAT ARE ON OFFER?

Vegetables
Fruit
Fresh meats
Poultry
Live seafood
Tofu
Spices
Eggs
Dry goods
Noodles
An array of fabrics and decorative materials

PRICES: Prices here are among the lowest in Singapore, especially fish prices.

ATMOSPHERE: Reopened in 2010, the new Geylang Serai Market has become brighter and cleaner but the atmosphere of the old traditional market still remains. This vibrant place is where middle-aged shoppers come to do their daily shopping and young people come for good foods at weekends.

NOTES:

Come early for the best selection
Bargain for better prices
At spice stalls, you can get dazzling curry recipes from the owners
Pork is not on offer at this market

GETTING THERE:

Buses: 2, 7, 13, 21, 24, 26, 28, 30, 51, 67, 154, 155 and NR7 (Walk 1 min from bus stop B82049)
Nearest MRT station: Eunos MRT (EW7) (Walk 8 mins from Exit B)

Tiong Bahru Wet Market

WHAT ARE ON OFFER?

Vegetables
Tropical fruit
Meats
Poultry
Cheeses
Fish
Shellfish
Eggs
Tofu
Dry goods
Spices

ATMOSPHERE: Tiong Bahru Wet Market features modern shopping facilities with a good ventilating system and ample walkways. The shopkeepers are friendly and helpful with their ready smiles to warmly welcome people.

PLUS POINT: Above the wet market is the famous Tiong Bahru Food Centre, one of the best hawker centres in Singapore. This famous food court is home to a lot of delicious and wallet-friendly local foods such as the Michelin-starred Hokkien mee (Hong Heng Fried Sotong Prawn Noodles stall), roasted sliced duck, lor mee, fried kway teow, chwee kueh, wonton soup, and pig’s organ soup.

NOTES:

Come early for the best selection
Bargain to get better prices

GETTING THERE:

Buses: 5, 16, 33, 63, 123, 195, 851, and NR5 (Walk 1 min from bus stop B10141)
Nearest MRT station: Tiong Bahru MRT (EW17) (Walk 8 mins from Exit B)

Chinatown Wet Market

WHAT ARE ON OFFER?

Vegetables with a main focus on Asian varieties
Chinese herbs
Tropical fruit
Fresh meats
Poultry
Live seafood
Dry goods
Spices
Preserved foods
Homemade tofu and mock meat

PRICES: For the same purchased items, prices are cheaper in comparison with supermarkets’.

ATMOSPHERE: Chinatown Wet Market gathers Chinese Singaporeans, especially senior residents flocking to get their favorite food ingredients. So, the hum of voices from various Chinese dialects is in the air. This market is colorful with a beautiful array of fresh vegetables, fruit, and spices and exciting with the typical smells of a wet market.

PLUS POINT: Chinatown Complex Food Centre, located at the same level with the market, is one of the best hawker centres in Singapore. It offers tasty and popular dishes such as chicken rice, popiah, bee hoon, and fishball noodles.

NOTES:

Come early for the best selection
Bargain for better prices

Tekka Wet Market

WHAT ARE ON OFFER:

Fresh vegetables & herbs: A huge and beautiful selection of Asian vegetables and herbs is on offer, including those belonging to Indian, Sri Lankan, Chinese, Thai, and other cuisine cultures.
Fruit: It is a tropical fruit lovers’ paradise where you can find pineapples, bananas, mangoes, jackfruits, rambutans, guavas, starfruit, longans, mangosteens, and durians.
Fish & seafood: Huge Sri Lanka crabs, prawns of all sizes, squid, tuna, salmon, mackerel, sea bass, and a wide variety of crustaceans
Meat & poultry: Mutton, lamb, goat, beef, pork, chicken, and others are on sale. Butchers at Tekka Market are meticulous, they are pleased to follow your orders like cutting the meat up into your desired sizes.
Spices: Chinese, Indian, Malaysian and Thai spices are available.
Fresh flowers and pots are on offer.

PRICES: Prices at Tekka Market are relatively competitive. Chicken, beef, and fish are offered at better prices than others.

FOOD COURT: The big food court situated on the same level with the wet market is a good place to have breakfast, lunch or drinks when you are at Tekka Centre. As in any hawker centre in Singapore, you can find there usual Chinese, Western, Indian and Muslim food stalls. Among those, Indian food stalls are the standouts. Chicken briyani, fish biryani, tandoori chicken, roti prata and ginger hot tea are highly recommended. If you don’t know what stalls offer good foods, just choose a long queuing line to join. In Singapore, a long queue is often a sign of delicious foods.

NOTES:

Cash only
The freshest vegetables are often offered on Tuesday or Friday mornings.

The 5 Best Online Dating Sites in Singapore

Are you single? Are you too busy to find your soul- mate? These days, we can connect to people of all ages, religions, professions, and backgrounds from all over the world through online dating. However, with a variety of online dating sites in existence, it isn’t easy to sift through all the options to find out the most reliable ones. Don’t worry! Below, we have listed the 5 best dating websites in Singapore that you can trust.

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