About this Event
HIGHLY REQUESTED! 🔥🔥🔥
Katong Joo Chiat Heritage Walk & Food Tour
Peranakan Culture • Temples • Architecture • Iconic Local Eats
Step into one of Singapore’s most culturally rich neighbourhoods on this Katong Joo Chiat Heritage Walk & Food Tour, where history, architecture, faith, and food come together in a guided walking experience.
Katong–Joo Chiat is a historic heartland shaped by Peranakan, Eurasian, and Ceylonese Hindu communities, and this walk brings their stories to life through iconic landmarks, hidden details, and much-loved local flavours.
Along the way, enjoy exclusive food tastings from heritage institutions that locals have loved for generations.
What makes this walk worth your while?
🏠 Walk past iconic pastel Peranakan shophouses built in the 1920s
🛕 Visit one of the oldest Hindu temples in eastern Singapore (dating back to the 1850s)
⛪ Discover Katong’s early Christian heritage along historic Ceylon Road
🥢 Enjoy a FREE tasting of Kim Choo’s kueh chang (since 1945)
🥧 Savour a FREE tasting of Dona Manis’ legendary banana pies (since 1992)
📖 Learn surprising stories and fun facts you won’t find on Google
This is living heritage where traditions are still practised, recipes still handmade, and history still alive.
Kim Choo Kueh Chang (since 1945)
A Katong institution famous for its traditional Peranakan kueh chang, handmade using time-honoured methods.
✨ Fun fact: Kim Choo has been wrapping kueh chang for nearly 80 years, making it one of Singapore’s most enduring Peranakan food brands.
👉 Includes a complimentary tasting
Dona Manis (since 1992)
A beloved old-school bakery best known for its banana pies, cream puffs, and traditional tarts.
✨ Fun fact: It began as a small family-run bakery in the basement of Katong Shopping Centre before becoming a local cult favourite.
👉 Includes a complimentary tasting
Red House Bakery Site (est. 1925)
Once a famous breakfast haunt for East Coast residents, known for its cakes and curry puffs.
✨ Fun fact: Though it closed in 2003, it remains one of Katong’s most nostalgic food landmarks, often remembered by generations of locals.
Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple (1850s)
One of the oldest Hindu temples in the east, serving the Ceylonese Hindu community along Ceylon Road.
✨ Fun fact: The temple features a rare musical pillar that produces different notes when tapped a first in Southeast Asia.
St Hilda’s Church (1938)
A historic Anglican church reflecting Katong’s early Christian community and missionary roots.
✨ Fun fact: It is named after St Hilda of Whitby, a powerful female figure in early Christianity.
Koon Seng Shophouses (1920s)
Iconic pastel-coloured homes showcasing Peranakan architecture, blending Chinese and Malay influences.
✨ Fun fact: The ornate tiles and motifs were once symbols of wealth and social status among Peranakan families.
Eurasian Association (founded 1919)
Deeply rooted in Katong, representing one of Singapore’s oldest communities.
✨ Fun fact: The famous sugee cake originates from Eurasian culinary traditions.
Event Details
🗓 Date: 28 Feb 2026 (Saturday)
⏰ Meeting Time: 2.30PM (We will leave on the dot, so please arrive on time)
📍 Meeting Point: Marine Parade MRT (Exit 3) - Towards i12 Katong
🚶♀️ Duration: Approx 2 hrs
📲 For inquiries (WhatsApp): 8078-4087 (Lee Ling)
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Marine Parade MRT Station (TE26) Exit 3, 532 Joo Chiat Road, Bedok, Singapore
SGD 15.00
