Everton Park: The Quaint Hood

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MURAL AND ANG KU KUEH ILLUSTRATIONS BY: Yip Yew Chong, wheniwasfour


FACE ILLUSTRATION BY: Yip Yew Chong

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HDB estate built in 1965, Everton Park is one of the oldest neighbourhoods around in Singapore.

“ I’ve lived there for 21 years and I really like the place, especially before the houses underwent renovation. It had the Peranakan and nostalgic feel. Very atmospheric. ”

Making traditional Chinese pastries People come here just to get some of these Ang Ku Kueh (Red Tortoise Cakes) goodness - Possibly what Everton Park is best known for!

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Check out these local brands that sell Ang Ku Kueh themed souvenirs in the form of plushies, pouches, tote bags, keychains and more. How unique!

- Yip Yew Chong, artist ] of Barber and Ahmah

“ Having stayed here for so long, the memories are bittersweet. The place has changed so much. ” - Mrs Yap, staff at Happy Family Minimart

is the lucky colour symbolising good fortune and the kueh is shaped like a tortoise which represents longeivity! ILLUSTRATIONS BY: Elizabeth Kwa PHOTOS BY: Choz Confectionery


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4 Everton Park, #01-40 Singapore 080004

3 Everton Park, #01-77A

Open Mon, Wed to Fri: 8.30am - 5.30pm Sat and Sun: 9am - 6pm * Closed on Tues Tel: +65 6220 2330

Open Mon to Sat: 12 – 8pm Closed on Sun

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Singapore 081002 Open Mon to Fri: 11am - 7pm *

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2 Everton Park, #01-59 Singapore 081002 Open Mon to Thurs: 8.30am – 6.30pm Fri & Sat: 9am – 8.30pm

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6 Everton Park #01-18 Singapore 080006 Open Tues - Sat: 11.45am – 3pm (Lunch) 2.30 - 5pm (Tea) 6 – 9pm (Dinner) Sun: 11.45am - 3pm *

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Tel: +65 9795 7262 PHOTOS BY: (from left down to right) Felicia Sim, @imaginaceyon, danielfooddiary.com, 爱makan, Just Want Coffee

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Quick Tip: You might want to call up the eatery to check if they are open for business on that day or if there are any seats available before heading down!


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