Those working around Telok Ayer and Chinatown will no longer need to brave the heat (or rain) during lunchtime anymore, what with the opening of a new underground mall in the CBD. Icon Link@ClubStreet is located at Basement 2 of Mercure Icon Singapore City Centre, a hotel along Club Street.
Getting here is extra convenient: the mall is directly connected to Telok Ayer’s Downtown Line and Chinatown’s North East Line. The 20,000-square-foot mall is said to offer a blend of “dining delights and retail experiences”, though a quick glance at its current directory shows that there are currently more dining outlets than retail stores.
Some highlights to look forward to include Hazukido – a popular Japanese-inspired bakery from Taiwan known for its buttery croissants in unique flavours like durian custard and taro pudding. The brand opened its first Singapore store in Takashimaya last August. There’s also Le Musée – a patisserie selling artisanal macarons with vibrant colours, intricate designs, and generous fillings. Its current collection, ‘Le Fruit’, features six macarons in interesting flavours like Tokyo Banana and melon parma ham.
For a proper dine-in meal, options include Cooking Panda – a Chengdu mala tang restaurant operated alongside Panda Coffee; Super Ngon – a Vietnamese pho joint known for its chicken broth, fresh spring rolls, and dripped coffee; Jinkura Bowl & Brew – a new concept by Jinkura Izakaya dishing out healthy Japanese fusion bowls; Bao Wei Tang – for Taiwanese classics like oyster mee sua and braised pork rice; as well as Crumbz Up – for sandwiches, burgers, and acai bowls.
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For a midday break, visit Master Piece for hand-rolled bagels in various flavours and its popular garlic shio pan. Or grab a drink as fuel for the rest of the workday – there are plenty of beverage kiosks selling bubble tea and coffee, such as Amps Tea, Luckin Coffee, Coffit, and more.
While most stalls are already up and running, a handful are in the midst of opening and will be ready to serve customers in the coming weeks or months. These include Ah Gong Teochew Noodle, Mount Faber Nasi Lemak, Nyonya Dao, Fun Toast, Tomoro Coffee, Sycamore, and Sweet Fragrance Hainan Dessert.
Find out more about Icon Link@Club Street here.
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