From old quarry to housing estate, laid-back Potong Pasir is packed with picturesque sights and hidden experiences that Singaporeans who don’t live there may not know about
Potong Pasir, in the shadow of its more flashy neighbours such as Kovan and the Serangoon estates, is a nondescript town seemingly frozen in the halcyon days of the ‘80s when the housing estate was built.
Potong Pasir, meaning “cut sand” in Malay, is often overlooked. The area used to be a sand quarry surrounded by kampong in the early days. After decades of growth, it is today known as a unique Singaporean town — that isn’t home to a shopping mall.
Despite the apparent lack of ultra-modern facilities, there are several picturesque sights or more hidden experiences in and around Potong Pasir that you can find.
Among the top recommendations at Joan Bowen Café is the Oreo Cheesecake, which visitors describe to be like ice cream. (Photo: chasechasey / Instagram)
4. Enjoy good food for a good cause
Set up by a couple who named the café after their daughter, Joan Bowen Café is an arts-themed eatery that doubles as a culinary centre that trains and assists youths with special needs.
The youths are taught to prepare and serve a variety of dishes, including baked escargot, chilli crab pasta and different types of coffee. The delectable menu delights its customers. The top recommendations online include the Chilli Crab Pasta, Garlic Mussels and Oreo Cheesecake.
Joan Bowen Café, 9 Jalan Wangi
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