With its Peranakan heritage at the heart, the charming district brims with good eats and exciting activities
Named after Chinese landowner Chew Joo Chiat, the neighbourhood of Joo Chiat used to be populated by a growing English educated middle class consisting of Peranakans and Eurasians. Now, the cultural enclave can be easily recognised by its unique row of shophouses seen along the main road.
Of late, the Koon Seng Shophouses have been granted conservation status by the Urban Redevelopment Authority and Peranakan restaurants have bolstered efforts to preserve their culture. It was difficult choosing among the numerous eateries and attractions offered in Joo Chiat but here is our list of highlights you have to check out if you happen to be in the vicinity!
Photo: Yoga Movement
7. Detox with some Yoga classes
Beyond Joo Chiat’s numerous culinary hideouts, the neighbourhood is, interestingly enough, a haven for yogis with a large number of independent yoga studios popping up rapidly in the area. The last time we counted, there are about nine yoga studios along Joo Chiat and East Coast Roads alone. In just in Joo Chiat vicinity, these yoga studios are not just a copycat of one another. You have the more popular Yoga Movement that has introduced contemporary classes such as HIIT Yoga, and also specialised yoga houses like LAVA Yoga, a woman-only yoga studio. Even The Yoga Collective, co-founded by Sandra Riley Tang, a member of local band The Sam Willows is here along East Coast Road. See – Joo Chiat is not all abot packing on the pounds!
Yoga Movement
237 A & B East Coast Road, Singapore 428930
LAVA Yoga
112 East Coast Road, Singapore 428802
The Yoga Collective
43 East Coast Road, Singapore 428764
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