City Nomads Guide: Eat, Drink, and Discover Punggol

PUBLISHED July 26th, 2016 06:30 am | UPDATED March 26th, 2019 05:50 pm

With so many built to order (BTO) flats stacking up in Punggol, there’s a running joke that soon all of Singapore’s millennials will be located in the northeast corner of the island. Good thing then, that there’s so much cool stuff happening over there. From horse-riding to riverside cafes, we share the best places to eat and drink and the most interesting things to do in ulu (a colloquial term for a remote area) Punggol.

Eat & Drink

Whisk & Paddle

Whisk & Paddle is likely to be the only cafe in Singapore (in the North-east, at least) with such a gorgeous waterfront view. Serving up brunch favourites such as the classic Eggs Benedict to French Toast with Bacon and Eggs, the space is popular among cyclists looking for a quick pit-stop bite. The cafe also has awesome desserts and coffee, including the signature Black Sesame Latte.

Whisk & Paddle is located at 10 Tebing Lane #01-01, Singapore 828836, p. 6242 4617. Open Tue-Fri 3.30pm – 10.30pm, Sat-Sun 9.30am – 10.30pm. 

Ah Dong Teh House

Fashioned after a cha can ting (Hong Kong-style diner), tuck into a comforting meal of local and Hong Kong fare. Savour Nasi Goreng, Dried Chili Shrimp French Toast, or classic Luncheon Meat Noodles in the cozy setting with friendly service.

Ah Dong Teh House is located at 10 Tebing Lane #01-03/04, Singapore 828836, p.
6241 0309. Open Mon-Fri 11am – 2am, Sat-Sun 9am-2am.

Frienzie Bar & Bistro

Have a pint of beer at Friendzie as you catch live soccer matches with your buddies over booze and some casual dining. When evening comes, the cooling breeze here is just amazing. Look out for their beer promotions!

Frienzie Bar & Bistro is located at 10 Tebing Lane #01-02, Singapore 828836, p. 6441 0966. Open Mon-Thu 3pm – 1am, Fri-Sat 3pm – 2am, Sun 3pm – 1am.

Jing Long Seafood Restaurant

Originally a hawker stall in Bedok, Jing Long Seafood Restaurant is well-known for their crab dishes – especially the chili crab with freshly deep-fried mantou – since 1999.

Jing Long Seafood Restaurant is located at 3 Punggol Point Road #01-03/04/05, The Punggol Settlement, Singapore 828694, p. 6702 7223. Open daily 11am – 2.30, 5pm – 11.30pm.

Fur Kicks

More than just a bar, the unique pinkish glowing tables makes Fur Kicks visible all the way from Johor. Don’t expect your food to be served fast, as the chef personally prepares each item only upon order. Expect Paulaner on tap and epicurean bar grub such as Chicken Roulade and Mushroom Bruschetta.

Fur Kicks is located at 3 Punggol Point Road #02-03, The Punggol Settlement, Singapore 828694, p. 6702 6366. Open daily 5pm – 12am.

White Restaurant

The Original Sembawang White Beehoon from Jalan Tampang, make sure you come early to queue for a table. The restaurant also serves other Chinese dishes such as Sweet & Sour Pork and Prawn Omelette.

White Restaurant is located at 3 Punggol Point Road #01-10, The Punggol Settlement, Singapore 828694, p. 6702 2002. Open daily (except Wed) 11.30am – 2pm, 5.30pm – 10pm.

Do

Hai Bin

Try your hand at prawning at Hai Bin Punggol – which operates 24 hours all day every day – with one of their three massive ponds. Overlooking the beautiful waterfront, enjoy the refreshing ambience, the large LCD flat screen TV for live soccer matches, some finger food, and beer from the establishment’s very own beer garden. Rates start from $18 per rod, per hour.

Hai Bin P is located at 6 Tebing Lane #01-04, Singapore 828835, p. 6447 8693. Open 24hrs daily.

Play Soccer at Uber Sports

Picking up some belly fat? Round up some friends and head to Uber Sports for a game or two of futsal. Suitable for both the fit and not-so, the small field means that you don’t require a lot of stamina. Plus, being in a cage means you don’t have to worry about inclement weather. Rates start from $50 per court, per hour.

Uber Sports is located at 6 Tebing Lane #01-05,Punggol Sports Hub, Singapore 828835, p. 6303 0663. Open daily 9am – 2am.

Explore Coney Island

Head onto this uninhabited island (well, there’s a lone cow) for a walk amongst some of the most gorgeous looking trees in Singapore. The skinny red trees have even been compared to Japanese varieties as seen in Studio Ghibli, making them great for your hipster photography.

Coney Island is located beside Punggol Promenade Nature Walk.

Cycle along Punggol Promenade Riverside Walk

Bring your own bike or rent one from Punggol Park (Hougang) or Punggol Point Park – then head down the park connector to Punggol Promenade. The long stretch consists of three thematic zones: Riverside Walk, Nature Walk and Punggol Point Walk, each one offering a unique variety of recreation experiences.

Punggol Promenade Riverside Walk is located all the way east of Punggol. 

Ride a Horse at Gallop Stable

If you haven’t ridden a horse before, Gallop Stable on Punggol Road offers everything from one-time riding lessons to semi-private and one-to-one sessions. If you’re afraid of riding horses, you can always settle for feeding the ponies or even sitting in a horse-drawn carriage, m’lord (or lady).

Gallop Stable is located at 900 Punggol Road, Singapore 829168, p. 6690 0900. Open daily 9am – 6pm.

Explore Punggol End

Did you know that Punggol Beach is a historical site? At the risk of sounding morbid, this spot was the scene of the 1942 Sook Ching Massacre, right after Singapore was surrendered to the Japanese during World War II. Now, you’ll find a beautiful vista of moss-covered boulders lining the shore and relatively pristine and soft sand on the beach.

Punggol Beach is located at Punggol Point Park.