Joo Chiat Heritage - "Second Home"

House of CREO sells motorcycles, beer, live rock and T-shirts. On paper, it’s exactly the kind of newcomer that people mean when they say Joo Chiat is changing. CEO Benjamin Tan came in to buy a bike and left with a business. He talks about building heritage bikes in Singapore, why the showroom and bar stay on Joo Chiat Road, and what a newcomer owes a street known for popiah and kueh chang. His answer might surprise you. CREO Hear.Here.Singapore VoiceMap GPS-Guided Audio Tours Joo Chiat tour releasing in December 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I'm in a Joo Chiat Road shophouse on the 2nd floor, talking to Celia, who runs RetroCrates, a vinyl store. She and her business partner have been in this shophouse for 10 years and welcomes everyone, from seasoned collectors to young music lovers who have discovered the joys of vinyl at their space at 450A Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427663 RetroCrates - Keeping Music Alive Hear.Here.Singapore VoiceMap GPS-Guided Audio Tours Joo Chiat tour releasing in December 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode examines how Joo Chiat’s multicultural heritage and popiah tradition are changing alongside neighborhood gentrification. I sit down with Michael Ker, third-generation owner of Kway Guan Huat Joo Chiat Popiah, whose family have been in the neighbourhood since the 1930s.  Kway Guan Huat Popiah Hear.Here.Singapore VoiceMap GPS-Guided Audio Tours Joo Chiat tour releasing in December 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kim Choo's story shows how a three-generation family business preserves Peranakan heritage while adapting to crises, labor constraints, and changing cultural practices. I sit down with Edmond Wong and discuss the importance of maintaining the Peranakan culture and Kim Choo's outreach as food producer, heritage visitor centre and tour operator.  Kim Choo Kueh Chang Hear.Here.Singapore VoiceMap GPS-Guided Audio Tours Joo Chiat tour releasing in December 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this first episode of my mini-series on Joo Chiat, I examine how this neighbourhood's conservation and gentrification affect its buildings, communities, and living Peranakan culture. I sit down with Alvin Yapp, the "gatekeeper" of The Intan, a private Peranakan home museum in the Joo Chiat neighbourhood. The museum remains Alvin’s home and transforms into a museum when visitors arrive. He hopes an overseas museum, gallery, or university can acquire or receive a long-term donation of part of his extensive collection of Peranakan items. The Intan Hear.Here.Singapore VoiceMap GPS-Guided Audio Tours Joo Chiat tour releasing in December 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

🎧 Welcome to this special episode for visitors to the Lion City: the Golden Hour Murals in Chinatown Audio Walking Tour. This is a self-guided audio walking tour designed for you to explore Chinatown, Singapore, around 5–6pm, just as the neighbourhood transforms from day to night. 📍 What you’ll need: Start at Chinatown MRT, Exit A. A pair of headphones for the best experience. Mobile data, so you can follow along with Google Maps. 📄 Resources: Here Here Asia website Download the Tour's PDF guide  View the walking route on Google Maps Map of Singapore SMRT trains routes Sri Mariamman Temple (244 South Bridge Rd, Singapore 058793) "Cantonese Opera", "Clog Maker & Kitchenware Shop" & "My Chinatown Home" Mural Artist Yip Yew Chong Kitchenware Shop Lau Choy Seng Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum (288 South Bridge Road Singapore 058840) Ya Kun Toast Local Kopi and Snacks  Maxwell Food Centre Affordable & authentic local food Samusui Woman Mural Artist Sean Dunston Where to Go on Ann Siang Hill 💡 You can pause the audio anytime to explore, shop, or grab a bite. This is your walk, your pace. 🙏 Support the project:If you enjoyed this tour, consider supporting future walks and bonus content: Patreon — Support us to help us keep making amazing audio tours (coming soon!) Substack — articles, behind-the-scenes, and extras for exploring Asian cities Thank you for walking with us — and enjoy Chinatown at its most beautiful hour!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Speak Solid Singlish, our topic is the no.1 Singaporean pastime - gluttony! Things get spicy before they explode with flavours, among other things... My Singlish friend is Sebastian Sim, and it was written by Jedidiah Huang. Get ready for chow time! Hear.Hear.Singapore Website Sebastian Sim Jedidiah Huang #singapore #singlish #comedy #parody #homage #speaksolidsinglish #miniseries #wahlau #kiasu #can #siao #shiokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Speak Solid Singlish campaign presents the 3rd and final part of how to speak like a local when it comes to dating! Our faux romcom dating scenario reaches its climax, as the r'ship hits "ai stead mai" status! My Singlish guest voice is the multi-talented Petrina Kow; this episode was written by Jedidiah Huang. Hear.Hear.Singapore Website Petrina Kow Jedidiah Huang #singapore #singlish #comedy #parody #homage #speaksolidsinglish #miniseries #dating #love #petrinakow #jedidiahhuang #kenndelbridgeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Speak Solid Singlish campaign presents the 2nd part of how to speak like a local when it comes to dating! Our faux romcom dating scenario with "Su" now takes to the streets, to learn the lingo of love when it comes to getting out on a date in the Lion City. My Singlish guest voice is the always brilliant Petrina Kow; this episode was written by Jedidiah Huang. Hear.Hear.Singapore Website Petrina Kow Jedidiah Huang #singapore #singlish #comedy #parody #homage #speaksolidsinglish #miniseries #dating #love #petrinakow #jedidiahhuang #kenndelbridgeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Speak Solid Singlish campaign continues with a 3-part lesson on Dating! We present a faux romcom dating scenario with "Su", as she teaches the finer points of how the local language of love is spoken. My Singlish guest voice is the always brilliant Petrina Kow; this episode was written by Jedidiah Huang.  Hear.Hear.Singapore Website Petrina Kow Jedidiah Huang #singapore #singlish #comedy #parody #homage #speaksolidsinglish #miniseries #dating #love #petrinakow #jedidiahhuang #kenndelbridgeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.