The Layover: Singapore

Restaurant

Tony Also Recommends: Bismillah Biryani

"Chef Arif grinds his own spices fresh and procures his own supply of whole sheep."

50 Dunlop St., Little India, Singapore

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Restaurant

Tiong Bahru Market

Tony and K.F. Seetoh enjoy an inexpensive meal of steamed rice cakes and preserved pickles at an indoor food stand.

Tiong Bahru District, 83 Seng Poh Rd., Singapore

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Restaurant

Samy’s Curry

Tony and celebrity photographer Russell Wong have fish head and rice at Samy's Curry that specializes in southern Indian cooking.

25A Dempsey Rd, Singapore 247691

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Restaurant

Tony Also Recommends: Kilo in Kallang

"People say nice things about Kilo. It's Italian-Japanese along the Kallang River. Younger, hipper, which kind of leaves me out of it."

66 Kampong Bugis, Singapore 338987‬

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Restaurant

Tony Also Recommends: Candlenut Kitchen

"It's a blend of Chinese and Malay, with spice blends and flavors from the whole China straits -- Indonesian, Malay -- and unique to this part of the world."

25 Neil Rd., Singapore 088816

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Restaurant

Geylang Claypot Rice

Tony and K.F. Seetoh head to the red-light district of Singapore to eat at Geylang Claypot. After meeting the chef-owner Ng Kim Hock and checking out the kitchen, Tony and Seetoh sit down to an amazing meal.

639, Geylang Rd., Lorong 33, Singapore 389570

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Restaurant

Tony Also Recommends: Bar Stories

"If it's drinks you're after."

57A Haji Lane, Singapore 189250

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Restaurant

Tony Also Recommends: Tanglin Halt Hawker Center

Tony suggests the original "peanut pancake" at the Tanglin Halt Hawker Center. Tony says, "These guys are famous for handpicking, roasting and grinding their own peanuts … something most other operations take a shortcut on."

1 Commonwealth Drive, Singapore 141001

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Activity

Tony Also Recommends: Singapore Botanic Garden

"Founded over 150 years ago, it started as overgrown plantations and virgin rain forest, but now a place to escape the city hustle and bustle."

1 Cluny Rd., Singapore 259569

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Activity

Tony Also Recommends: Bumboat Tour

"Actually something I've done and enjoyed."

Raffles' Landing Site, Singapore

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Activity

Thieves Market

Tony and Yin walk through the historic Sungei Road of Thieves Market where thieves used to resell their stolen goods.

Sungei Road, Singapore

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Activity

Arab Street (aka Kampong Glam)

Tony and K.F. wander down Arab Street, once the heart of Muslim life. The street is full of tea joints, cafes and hookah bars. They enjoy pulled tea, which is black tea and condensed milk, poured back and forth to make it frothy.

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Activity

Mustafa Centre

Tony and K.F. wander through the giant Mustafa Centre Superstore, a 24/7 emporium that sells everything imaginable. Tony searches for a snow globe for his daughter.

145 Syed Alwi Rd., Singapore 207704

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Activity

International Nasi Lemak

Tony heads to Changi Village Hawker Center for some famous nasi lemak. Tony waits in a huge line, but decides the food is worth the wait.

2 Changi Village Rd., Singapore 500002

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Accommodation

Tony Also Recommends: The Fullerton Hotel

"If you want to do the whole old-world British colonial thing."

1 Fullerton Square, Singapore 049178

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Accommodation

Tony Also Recommends: Wanderlust Hotel

"For more affordable hipster boutique-y, there's the swinging new Wanderlust hotel in Little India. Each room is one of a kind, and neon a recurring theme."

2 Dickson Rd., Singapore 209494

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Ku De Ta at the Marina Bay Sands Hotel

Tony heads to one of the newest and highest bars in Singapore, Ku De Ta. He has a cocktail and takes in the views of the incredible modern city.

10 Bayfront Ave., Singapore 018956

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