The Bukit Merah SAFRA (Singapore Armed Forces Reservist Association) Clubhouse at the junction of Alexandra Road and Jalan Bukit Merah had been a destination for badminton, shooting, rock climbing and other sports for many years. The photography club there must have trained a few generations of photographers. Where the SAFRA Clubhouse once stood is now Alexandra Central, a new development comprising a 6 storey podium called the Alexandra Central Mall and a 13 storey hotel, the Park Hotel Alexandra.
The hotel is operational but more than half of the Alexandra Central Mall is still unoccupied. Gian City and Daikin Pro Shop are at the mall and a few nail spas and hair salons have started business. It is supposed to be the new hub in the area for education, electronics and dining. We are of course most interested in the dining part. When we visited Alexandra Central recently, we were glad to note that the food and beverage options there could be quite interesting.
AlibabaR Dining Cafe Bar occupies a prime spot on the ground level of Alexandra Central Mall. The place is run by the folks behind Alibabar The Hawkers Bar in Katong (see Alibabar O Bun Sesame). It has a small indoor seating area as well as outdoor seating. They have a good range of craft beers. All day breakfast, potatoes jackets, burgers, pasta and other Western dishes are on their menu. Their beef burger ($11.70) was good – thick juicy patty and nicely toasted buns. The fries were very nice too. In the afternoon they serve High Tea.
AlibabaR Dining Cafe Bar
#01-15
Tel : +65 62502633
ToastBox is just next to Alibabar. Besides coffee and toasts, local dishes like Hainanese Curry Chicken, Laksa, Steamed Pork Ribs with Yam and Chicken Chop Rice are available. There is a lunch set of Cheesy Chicken Chop Noodles with a glass of barley water for $7.20.
Toastbox Alexandra
#01-17
Operating hours
Sat – Thurs: 8am to 8.30pm
Fri – Sat, eve of PH & PH: 8am to 9pm
Tel : +65 6250 2080
The Carvery is a nicely appointed all day restaurant on the 7th floor of Park Hotel Alexandra. It serves roasts of premium beef, lamb, fish and more. Pizzas, salad as well as Asian and local dishes are also available. There is an opening promotion till 30 September 2015 where the 2nd diner gets a 50% discount.
The Carvery
Operating hours
6.30am to 10.30pm
Tel : +65 6828 8880
Aqua Luna is a beautiful al fresco bar on the 7th floor of Park Hotel Alexandra. The panoramic view from the poolside bar is wonderful. Bar food is available.
Aqua Luna
Operating hours
12:00pm to 11.00pm (Sundays to Thursdays)
12:00pm to 1:00am (Fridays & Saturdays)
Tel : +65 6828 8885
The Coffee Belt is located on the ground floor lobby of Park Hotel Alexandra. Toby Estate coffee beans are used and muffins, salad and sandwiches are available for takeaway.
The Coffee Belt
Operating hours
7:00am to 8:00pm
FRUITE #01-13, The Gogi (Korean Grill) and Otoko Ramen would also be opening for business at the Alexandra Central Mall.
Those are the food and drinks options we have seen so far. The number is small for now but there is a good mix. You can have a quick local meal at Toastbox and a drink at the ultra chic Aqua Luna. Alexandra Central is right next to Ikea; so you can always go for a super cheap breakfast at Ikea (see My $1 Breakfast) if necessary.
The car park entrance of Alexandra Central is at Jalan Bukit Merah. Be prepared for an exciting long ride up the spiraling ramp to the carpark on level 4. Current carpark charges – S$2 per hour, $3 per entry from 6 pm.
Alexandra Central Mall
321 Alexandra Road
Singapore 159971
Tel : +65 61003800
Mon – Sun: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
www.alexandra-central.com
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