The ultimate guide to Tanah Merah and Simei

Specialising in yakitoris, or grilled meat on skewers, The Burning Oak is a recent addition to Simpang Bedok. Classic skewers such as the Negima (chicken thigh with leeks, $2) and pork shoulder ($2), are claimed to be grilled using Japanese binchotan coals to cook their meats. They also offer specialties such as the curry risotto croquettes ($6.50), Wagyu beef rump cap MBS5 ($12) and Iberico pork cheeks ($12), as well as a rotational menu of premium skewers such as the slow-cooked pork belly ($6) and Wagyu beef short ribs ($6). The Burning Oak also offers lunch options with their bentos sets ($8-$12).

Simpang Bedok is home to many eateries that open till late – which makes this spot a popular one with the supper crowd. At Enak Enak Hong Kong Tea House, expect steaming baskets of halal dim sum, comforting Hong Kong-style congee, mee goreng, satay, rojak and even standard zi char dishes. With a menu that extensive, there's something for everyone in the group. Don't forget to wash it all down with mugs of teh tarik. 

If you're looking for dry bak kut teh in a thick herbal gravy, then look no further than Soon Huat Bak Kut Teh. The flavour-packed dish is made by reducing bak kut teh soup with dark soya sauce and including additions like dried chilli and cuttlefish. The stall also sells the usual bak kut teh in a claypot bowl topped with enoki mushrooms and deep-fried tofu skin. Beyond, food Soon Huat also champions a social cause to provide employment for ex-offenders.

Teishoku is a type of Japanese set meal, where all of the dishes in the course are served together as a set. Each set usually consists of rice, soup, vegetables, a main dish and a side dish. Browse through the menu for a variety of set meals, ranging from the standard fish and greens, deep-fried or grilled meats and donburis. 

Located along Bedok Road is Badoque Café, a restaurant that serves up Asian fusion, Greek and Mediterranean fare. To try on its menu is the beef ribs ($36) that come in generous portions and are served with homemade barbecue sauce. Other dish highlights include the pan-fried salmon with mashed potatoes ($24) and spaghetti with chunks of salmon belly ($22). 

Perfect for the after-work crowd in the industrial estate, Five Izakaya transforms into a busy drinking hole towards the evenings. It doesn't hurt as well that drinks are affordable and the selection of bar snacks are wide. The $5 specials Five Izakaya are known for also applies at this outlet in Changi Business Park so if you're looking for a place to drink for cheap in the East, this Japanese-style izakaya is the spot for you. 

Changi City Point is the shopping hub in the east for budget shopping. Shop discounted items from brands like Adidas, Nike, Cath Kidston, Aldo, Converse, New Balance, Clarks, Fossil, The Body Shop, Royal Sporting House and more. 

The NEWater Visitor Centre (NVC) is an education hub that promotes water sustainability in Singapore and shares how NEWater is produced. Join in interactive tours and educational workshops for visitors. Learn about the water treatment process and the membrane and ultraviolet technologies that make NEWater clean and drinkable.