LOCATIONA short walk along Johnston Street from Hoddle or Smith Street.
PROFILED BY DE GROOTS MEDIAGet a feel for the charm of old Singapore at The Old Raffles Place, which is dedicated to preserving colonial favourites as well as offering hawker-style street food. The decor is a fair indication of how long this mainstay of the local restaurant scene has been around – faded newspaper clippings with vintage stories and photographs adorn the soft pink walls, and the red formica tables and bright lighting give it a slightly timeworn, canteen feel, but there is a relaxed ambience and it is still the food that draws people here.
Try the popular signature dish, Hainanese chicken – an acquired taste as the chicken is served just cooked through and tepid, but is tender and flavoursome with a wonderful texture.