Locals in the know like to eat at Katong Square because it has varied and interesting F&B options, is relatively quiet and has convenient parking facilities. Enticing offerings of restaurants and cafes in Katong Square range from local kopi and branded espresso to Thai porridge and Peranakan pulled pork burger.
Katong Square
The site of the old Joo Chiat Police Station, which was formerly occupied by Katong Village, was re-developed into Katong Square a few years ago. The development includes Holiday Inn Express and Hotel Indigo and a 2 storey mall.
Unlike busy malls, Katong Square mall has a serene atmosphere. Whether you want an unhurried meal or a good cup of coffee or tea early in the morning or late at night, you will find some place nice to drink or eat at Katong Square.
Have a look at The Ordinary Patrons’ list of places to drink and eat at Katong Square to find one that may fit your budget and palate.
Baba Chews
Baba Chews is the all day dining restaurant of Hotel Indigo at Katong Square. The usual hotel dining items are available but it also serves Peranakan food. Baba Chews is also a bar and a coffee house. See our post Baba Chews Katong Square.
Besides Peranakan favourites, Salmon with Laksa, Chicken Rendang Lagsane, Blackened Fish & Chips and more are on the menu.
Baba Chews Bar and Eatery
86 East Coast Road
#01-01 Katong Square
Singapore 428788
Tel: +65 6723 2025
Opening Hours: 6.30 am to 10.30 pm
MenuWebsite
Starbucks
Starbucks occupied one of the conserved old buildings in Katong Square. It is rather spacious and is an ideal place for a good cup of artisan coffee far from the maddening crowd.
Starbucks at Katong Square opens early in the morning and stays open till 11,30 pm.
Starbucks Katong Square
86 East Coast Road
#01-02 Conservation Building Katong Square
Singapore 428788
Tel: +65 6974 7327
Opening Hours 8 am to 11.30 pm
Khao Hom
Khao Hom serves authentic Thai Food at very reasonable prices.
The menu of Khao Hom Thai Restaurant is extensive. Typical Thai appetizers, salad noodles and desserts are on the menu. A wide variety of mains are also available – including braised pork knuckle, fried fish, steamed squid, fried pork intestine, panang curry and massaman beef stew. Read more.
Khao Hom by Rung Mama
88 East Coast Road
Katong Square, #01-05/06/07
Singapore 423371
Tel: +65 8363 4154
Opening Hours: 11 am –to10 pm
Killiney Kopitam
Killiney Kopitam is where you can get local kopi and kaya toast. There is also a tempting array of simple one dish meals – like laksa, mee rebus, white bee hoon and fish & chips.
Killiney Kopitiam
88 East Coast Road
#01-11 Katong Square
Singapore 423371
Opening Hours: 7.30 am to 8 pm
Except for Tue, 7.30 am to 5 pm
Umami Ramen
Umami Ramen offers ramen plus a variety of Japanese food and sake.
Gyozas, karaage, sashimi, tempura and yakitori are items on the menu.
Umami Ramen
86-88 East Coast Road
#01-13 Katong Square
Singapore 428788
Opening Hours
Tues-Sun: 11 am to 3 pm, 5 pm to 10.30 pm
Closed Mondays
Shi Li Fang
Shi Li Fang, the popular Taiwanese hotpot restaurant chain, occupies a large space on the ground level of Katong Square.
It offers a wide spread of food at affordable prices. Furthermore, it always has some promotions and special set meals that are tempting.
Shi Li Fang BBQ & Hot Pot
88 East Coast Road
#01-15/16 Katong Square
Singapore 423371
Tel: +65 6277 9053/6659 9969
Opening Hours: 10 am – 1 am
Shin Minori
Casual Japanese restaurant with all you can eat a la carte buffet option. Read our post Shin Minori Katong – new Japanese A La Carte Buffet Restaurant.
On its menu are bento sets as well as a variety of fresh sashimi, various sushi types (including Aburi sushi, and Inari sushi), Mushimono (steamed dishes), Teppanyaki dishes, Agemono (Deep-fried dishes), Yakimono (Grilled dishes) and Nabemono (Mini hot pot).
Current Omizu Ala-carte Buffet Prices: Adult S$62.90++ | Child S$49.90++
新稔り Shin Minori Katong
88 East Coast Road
#02-08 Katong Square
Singapore 423371
Tel: +65 6386 7337
Opening Hours:
Lunch (Mon – Sat, Eve of PH): 12 noon to 2.30 pm
Lunch (Sun, PH): 12.15 pm to 2.45 pm
Dinner (Mon – Sun, Eve of PH, PH): 6.15 pm to 10.15 pm
Camellia Tea Bar
Camellia Tea Bar boutique tea shop specialising in Wuyi rock oolong. It is a nice spot to stop by for a cup of calming premium Chinese tea.
CAMELLIA茗岩 Tea bar
#01-08 Katong Square, 86 East Coast Road, Singapore 428788
Car Park
There is a multi-storey carpark which is accessible via the rear of the hotel blocks.
Carpark Charges
Weekday
6.01 am -10 am: $0.50 for 1st hr, $0.20 for sub 15min.
10.01 am -6 pm: $1.00 for 1st hr; $0.30 for sub 15min.
6.01 pm -10 pm: $2.00 for 1st hr; $0.50 for sub 15 min.
10.01 pm – 6 am: $2.50 per entry.
Sat & Sun
6.01 am -10 am: $0.60 for 1st hr; $0.40 for sub 15min.
10.01 am – 9 pm: $2.00 for 1st hr; $0.50 for sub 15min.
9.01 pm – 6 am: $2.50 per entry.
Katong Square
88 East Coast Road
Singapore 423371
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