Singapore City Guide: The City’s Best Hidden Gems
Including Choice Cuts, Offtrack and more.
Singapore’s energetic landscape and attractions for visitors and longtime residents make the region a prime spot for those who appreciate adventure. With burgeoning fashion, music and streetwear scenes, the city is becoming a frequent bucket list destination for travelers.
Hypebeast previously profiled some of that growth as well as some of the coolest places through a Hot Spots City Guide, spotlighting Graye Studio and Dover Street Market. Now, you can follow along for a tour of different emerging neighbourhoods in Singapore, which display the city in a new light. The creative area is a window into the lesser-known attractions and local shops that give the region its undeniable charm. Take a look at the list below to curate your next visit.
Choice Cuts:
Choice Cuts is a pizza shop that really elevates your casual dining experience beyond expectations. Built upon a love for good music and community, the space combines live music, vinyls and New York City-style pizza. Finding a traditional New York slice in Singapore is not an easy feat so this is a unique spot in the area. Founder Andre Reyes, who also goes by DJ Drem, is a big fan of art and music, as well as food, so he figured he’d bring all of his interests together under one roof. Not only does Choice Cuts offer up some of the best slice options like Classic Cheese with Hot Honey or Pepperoni, but they also create their own takes on classics, like the Big Poppa which is an iteration of a Meat Lovers slice that has pork fennel sausage, chorizo, bacon, jalapeno pecorino romano and more.
Address: 446 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427659
Chamber:
Chamber is a store created by the same founders of Limited Edition, and it curates some of the most coveted streetwear and sneaker offerings on the market through a more elevated lens — including rare, sought-after designer pieces. If you’re a sneakerhead, this is the spot for you. But beyond footwear, the store is synonymous with high-end ready-to-wear pieces as well. “For us, Chamber is the pinnacle of expression and we want it to stand out from our other stores and any other store for that matter. Our product curation and selection plays a big part in that – it’s an expression of what we like and can be very experimental at times. That means we could carry not necessarily the most popular brands but ones that make you stand out from the crowd,” says founder Mandeep.
Address: 435 Orchard Road, Wisma Atria #03-24 to 29, Singapore 238877
Offtrack:
Offtrack is a must-visit bar if you’re visiting Singapore — it’s got great vibes and was awarded Asia’s 25th best bar due to its cozy atmosphere and engaging music-centric environment. The mood is very intentional, as mood lighting adorns the ceiling and plants breathe some life into the space, setting it apart from other bars due to its fun but fuss-free ambiance. The menu is inspired by Pan-Asian cuisine and offers small bites like eggplant fries and fried school prawns, alongside classic cocktails like an Aperol Spritz, Negroni or Saturn. The music programming regularly rotates, highlighting different local and regional artists and musicians.
Address: 34 N Canal Rd #01-01 Singapore 059290 Singapore
