Katong and Joo Chiat's French Neighbourhood

Katong and Joo Chiat have changed a lot since this article was first written. The neighbourhood is still one of the best places in Singapore to find French-style food, bread, wine and cafe culture. Here are four current spots with a French touch around East Coast Road and Joo Chiat.

Merci Marcel East Coast at 171 East Coast Road brings a current French address to the neighbourhood. The restaurant carries the Merci Marcel style into Katong: relaxed French dining, wine, brunch, coffee and a warm interior that fits well with the area's heritage atmosphere.

For bread and pastries today, Katong has MICRO red house at the historic Red House on East Coast Road, plus Petit Pain in Joo Chiat for small-batch French-style bakes. MICRO keeps the neighbourhood bakery spirit alive, while Petit Pain is the kind of place where croissants and pastries can sell out quickly.

Originally created in Thailand by the Frenchman Michael Trocherie, Wine Connection is one of Singapour’s favorite wine and cheese bars! The open bar style and the great service, are tempting for an easy gathering with friends or an after work drink. The I12 Katong situated outlet offers amazingly coldcut platters, French cheese and delicious international wines at affordable prices! Want to buy wine? They have a huge cave with lots of different wines! Most popular? The Fat Bastard (pinot noir) and the Very Sexy Shiraz I12 Katong: Mon to Sat from 11.30 to 1 am https://www.wineconnection.com.sg/