Singapore Food Trail officially opens at Singapore Flyer

Singapore Food Trail officially opens at Singapore Flyer

Singapore's first 1960s-themed food street, Singapore Food Trail, was officially opened on Friday morning.

Singapore Tourism Board's Chief Executive, Aw Kah Peng, said the Singapore Food Trail introduces a novel concept in the local food experience.

The 16,000 square feet dining haven at the Singapore Flyer boasts a strong mix of heritage hawkers who represent Singapore's original and most famous hawker foods. It is part of the attraction's S$10 million plan to roll out fresh offerings.

Select Group Limited invested S$2 million in the project.

Its Executive Director, Jack Tan, said what makes the Singapore Food Trail stand out is its authentic decor and design that bring out a realistic 1960s atmosphere in the heart of the city.

He said: "We are creating a road with food stalls just by the side of the road to bring back the old times where we (used to) sit by the roadside for meals."

Ms Aw said: "This is for everyone, everyone who loves food. And I think there are a lot of people who love food, not just in Singapore, but everywhere in the world.

"So we certainly know that this is already going to add to everything else that we already have, but with a very special flavour, which is to bring back the memories that we have from the 1960s."

The Singapore Food Trail features 17 heritage hawkers, which include many established names.

Many of them have been in the business for 30 to over 50 years.

The oldest stall at the Singapore Food Trail is High Street Tai Wah Pork Noodle which started in 1939 and was originally located along the Singapore River.

Businessman David Ho, who recently visited the Singapore Food Trail with his family, said: "It was quite a fascinating experience for us, especially my children, to get a feel of what life was like during our parents' and grandparents' time. With good hawker food and a charming 1960s atmosphere, it really gives you a taste of the good old days."

The Singapore Food Trail is open from 10.30am to 10.30pm from Sunday to Thursday, and from 10.30am to 11.30pm on Friday and Saturday.

-News courtesy of Channel Newsasia-