
Neil Patil and Renjie Wong take you through Tiong Bahru, the neighbourhood where old-world charm meets trendy vibes. From traditional hawker gems to indie caf├йs, this is the place to slow down and soak in SingaporeтАЩs coolest local scene.
тЮбя╕П First Stop: Where Is Tiong Bahru? ЁЯПбЁЯУН
Neil and Renjie kick things off by uncovering the history and location of this unique enclave, setting the stage for an experience that blends heritage with modern flair.
тЮбя╕П Breakfast Paradise: Tiong Bahru Bakery & More ЁЯеРтШХ
Wake up to the best of both worldsтАФold-school kopitiams alongside iconic caf├йs like Tiong Bahru Bakery. Renjie explains why Tiong Bahru has long been SingaporeтАЩs go-to spot for the perfect morning bite.
тЮбя╕П Street Food Royalty: Michelin-Starred Hawker Gems ЁЯНЬЁЯПЕ
With the highest number of Bib Gourmand hawker stalls in one place, Tiong Bahru Market & Hawker Centre is a must-visit. A local favourite? Lor Mee 178 Stall offers thick, starchy noodles packed with flavour.
тЮбя╕П Hidden Gem: A Caf├й by Day, a Bar by Night ЁЯМЩЁЯН╕
Step inside Hua Bee for a nostalgic coffee shop experience, but come back in the evening to see it transform into Bincho at Hua Bee, a sleek food joint serving Japanese-inspired bites.
тЮбя╕П Why One Day IsnтАЩt Enough! тП│ЁЯОи
Neil shares why a single day barely scratches the surface. With its blend of art, heritage, and buzzing caf├й culture, Tiong Bahru deserves an unhurried deep dive.
тЮбя╕П Coming Up: Michelin-Starred Street Food! ЁЯН╜я╕ПЁЯМЯ
Next stop? SingaporeтАЩs best street food thatтАЩs won over Michelin inspectors. Stay tuned for a culinary adventure like no other!
ЁЯТб Pro-tip: Come hungry and explore on footтАФTiong BahruтАЩs best discoveries are found while wandering!
ЁЯФФ Subscribe to #TheSingaporeLocal #TSL Podcast for more stories, hidden gems, and local experiences in Singapore!
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тЪая╕П Disclaimer: We do not own any of the footage used in this episode. The footage is either stock footage or belongs to their respective owners. Proper credits are given on-screen during the episode.-----------------------------------------------------------------------
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ЁЯЗ╕ЁЯЗм Discover Singapore Like Never Before with Veena World! тЬиFrom iconic landmarks to hidden gems, let your adventure begin!
ЁЯЫлPlan your trip today ЁЯСЙ https://www.veenaworld.com/world/singapore-tour-packages/c
тШОя╕ПтЬЙя╕П Need help planning? Reach out at travel@veenaworld.com or call us at +912221017979 and +912221016969
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Be part of the conversation! Connect with the podcast hosts on their socials:
тЮбя╕П Neil Patil, Co-founder, COO, and CTO at Veena World (https://www.veenaworld.com/)
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patilneil/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilpatil1612/
тЮбя╕П Renjie Wong тАУ Area Director for India, Middle East, and South Asia at Singapore Tourism Board (https://www.stb.gov.sg/)
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wongrenjie/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wong-renjie-4a1b1147/
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тЬПя╕П Do Subscribe, Rate or Review the #TSL Podcast on your preferred podcasting platform to support:
тЦ╢я╕П YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VeenaWorld/podcasts
ЁЯОз Spotify: https://bit.ly/4eQGdN7
ЁЯНО Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/4exD6Jz
ЁЯФЧ Other Platforms: https://linktr.ee/TheSingaporeLocal
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Credits:
ЁЯОЩя╕П Hosted by: Neil Patil and Renjie Wong (RJ)
ЁЯТб Concept by: Veena World
ЁЯМН In Collaboration with: Singapore Tourism Board
ЁЯОм Produced by: Kya Dekhte Ho
Team Veena World:
ЁЯОз Executive Producer: Sumit Pande
ЁЯОи Graphic Designer and Reel Editor: Shubham Varandekar
ЁЯТ╝ Brand Manager: Pranali Prabhu and Team
Team Singapore Tourism Board:
ЁЯУв Brand Managers: Sreyashi Borah and Team STB
Team Kya Dekhte Ho:
ЁЯОе Series Director: Ayush Singh
тЬВя╕П Video Editors: Parth Deshpande, Heramb Joshi, and Prateek Muttalmani
ЁЯОм Director of Photography: Swapnil Petare
тЪЩя╕П Technical Support: A1 Equipments
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Tags: Tiong Bahru, Singapore hipster neighborhood, Tiong Bahru Bakery, Tiong Bahru Market, Michelin street food Singapore, best caf├йs in Singapore, hipster caf├йs Singapore, trendy places in Singapore, heritage and modern Singapore, Lor Mee 178, Bincho at Hua Bee, Hua Bee caf├й, Singapore food scene, must-visit places in Singapore, local Singapore experience, Neil Patil, Renjie Wong, The Singapore Local Podcast
Neil Patil and Renjie Wong take you through Tiong Bahru, the neighbourhood where old-world charm meets trendy vibes. From traditional hawker gems to indie caf├йs, this is the place to slow down and soak in SingaporeтАЩs coolest local scene.
тЮбя╕П First Stop: Where Is Tiong Bahru? ЁЯПбЁЯУН
Neil and Renjie kick things off by uncovering the history and location of this unique enclave, setting the stage for an experience that blends heritage with modern flair.
тЮбя╕П Breakfast Paradise: Tiong Bahru Bakery & More ЁЯеРтШХ
Wake up to the best of both worldsтАФold-school kopitiams alongside iconic caf├йs like Tiong Bahru Bakery. Renjie explains why Tiong Bahru has long been SingaporeтАЩs go-to spot for the perfect morning bite.
тЮбя╕П Street Food Royalty: Michelin-Starred Hawker Gems ЁЯНЬЁЯПЕ
With the highest number of Bib Gourmand hawker stalls in one place, Tiong Bahru Market & Hawker Centre is a must-visit. A local favourite? Lor Mee 178 Stall offers thick, starchy noodles packed with flavour.
тЮбя╕П Hidden Gem: A Caf├й by Day, a Bar by Night ЁЯМЩЁЯН╕
Step inside Hua Bee for a nostalgic coffee shop experience, but come back in the evening to see it transform into Bincho at Hua Bee, a sleek food joint serving Japanese-inspired bites.
тЮбя╕П Why One Day IsnтАЩt Enough! тП│ЁЯОи
Neil shares why a single day barely scratches the surface. With its blend of art, heritage, and buzzing caf├й culture, Tiong Bahru deserves an unhurried deep dive.
тЮбя╕П Coming Up: Michelin-Starred Street Food! ЁЯН╜я╕ПЁЯМЯ
Next stop? SingaporeтАЩs best street food thatтАЩs won over Michelin inspectors. Stay tuned for a culinary adventure like no other!
ЁЯТб Pro-tip: Come hungry and explore on footтАФTiong BahruтАЩs best discoveries are found while wandering!
ЁЯФФ Subscribe to #TheSingaporeLocal #TSL Podcast for more stories, hidden gems, and local experiences in Singapore!
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тЪая╕П Disclaimer: We do not own any of the footage used in this episode. The footage is either stock footage or belongs to their respective owners. Proper credits are given on-screen during the episode.-----------------------------------------------------------------------
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ЁЯЗ╕ЁЯЗм Discover Singapore Like Never Before with Veena World! тЬиFrom iconic landmarks to hidden gems, let your adventure begin!
ЁЯЫлPlan your trip today ЁЯСЙ https://www.veenaworld.com/world/singapore-tour-packages/c
тШОя╕ПтЬЙя╕П Need help planning? Reach out at travel@veenaworld.com or call us at +912221017979 and +912221016969
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Be part of the conversation! Connect with the podcast hosts on their socials:
тЮбя╕П Neil Patil, Co-founder, COO, and CTO at Veena World (https://www.veenaworld.com/)
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patilneil/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilpatil1612/
тЮбя╕П Renjie Wong тАУ Area Director for India, Middle East, and South Asia at Singapore Tourism Board (https://www.stb.gov.sg/)
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wongrenjie/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wong-renjie-4a1b1147/
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тЬПя╕П Do Subscribe, Rate or Review the #TSL Podcast on your preferred podcasting platform to support:
тЦ╢я╕П YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VeenaWorld/podcasts
ЁЯОз Spotify: https://bit.ly/4eQGdN7
ЁЯНО Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/4exD6Jz
ЁЯФЧ Other Platforms: https://linktr.ee/TheSingaporeLocal
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Credits:
ЁЯОЩя╕П Hosted by: Neil Patil and Renjie Wong (RJ)
ЁЯТб Concept by: Veena World
ЁЯМН In Collaboration with: Singapore Tourism Board
ЁЯОм Produced by: Kya Dekhte Ho
Team Veena World:
ЁЯОз Executive Producer: Sumit Pande
ЁЯОи Graphic Designer and Reel Editor: Shubham Varandekar
ЁЯТ╝ Brand Manager: Pranali Prabhu and Team
Team Singapore Tourism Board:
ЁЯУв Brand Managers: Sreyashi Borah and Team STB
Team Kya Dekhte Ho:
ЁЯОе Series Director: Ayush Singh
тЬВя╕П Video Editors: Parth Deshpande, Heramb Joshi, and Prateek Muttalmani
ЁЯОм Director of Photography: Swapnil Petare
тЪЩя╕П Technical Support: A1 Equipments
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Tags: Tiong Bahru, Singapore hipster neighborhood, Tiong Bahru Bakery, Tiong Bahru Market, Michelin street food Singapore, best caf├йs in Singapore, hipster caf├йs Singapore, trendy places in Singapore, heritage and modern Singapore, Lor Mee 178, Bincho at Hua Bee, Hua Bee caf├й, Singapore food scene, must-visit places in Singapore, local Singapore experience, Neil Patil, Renjie Wong, The Singapore Local Podcast
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