The hoardings are finally off, and the revamped Temasek Shophouse is ready to welcome visitors after two years of renovation work. Now comprising a row of four connected shophouses, this complex situated between Plaza Singapura and The Cathay at Dhoby Ghaut is now a social impact hub with a focus on community.
While a lot is still under wraps, two new anchor tenants have just been announced. The first is Bibik Violet, a new dining concept by Violet Oon. While staying true to the restaurant chain’s Peranakan roots, this café is a more casual and accessibly priced offshoot with delicacies like Nyonya laksa, kueh pie tee, and buak keluak pork ribs – alongside traditional kueh, bakes, and the quintessential breakfast fave of kaya toast with coffee.
The other is Market by Abry, a social enterprise retail market that hires seniors, underprivileged women, and people with disabilities. Among its wares are items sporting artwork by Canlaken (Kenneth Chin), a deaf Singaporean illustrator with a penchant for our local biodiversity. Market by Abry also hosts a six-month mentorship programme where trainees can gain hands-on experience that will help them in various avenues, including the running of home-based businesses.
Bibik Violet and Market by Abry join Foreword Coffee, an inclusive social enterprise café that employs people with disabilities, neurodivergence, and mental health conditions.
Find out more about Temasek Shophouse’s latest happenings via its website and Instagram.
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