Katong
Katong is a residential neighbourhood in the eastern portion of the Central Region of Singapore, within the Marine Parade planning area. Katong district stretches from Fort Road area to Joo Chiat area. It used to be located by the sea, before land reclamation towards the south to East Coast Park was created for housing and recreational purposes beginning in the 1960s to 1970s.
Katong | |
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Subzone of Marine Parade Planning Area | |
| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Malay | Tanjung Katong (Rumi) تنجوڠ کاتوڠ (Jawi) |
| • Chinese | 加东 (Simplified) 加東 (Traditional) Jiādōng (Pinyin) Ka-tong (Hokkien POJ) |
| • Tamil | காத்தோங் Kāttōṅ (Transliteration) |
Shophouses at Katong | |
| Country | Singapore |
| Planning area | Marine Parade |
| Subzone | Katong |
| Website | www |
Katong was the location of many villas and mansions of the wealthy elite in the late 19th to the mid-20th centuries. They made their fortunes in the Far East and built seaside resorts, villas and manors along the beachfront of Katong, beginning from Katong Park to the end of the East Coast.
Katong's rich cultural mix has contributed to its unique cuisine. Katong is well known among locals as a food district with a variety of shophouse restaurants serving Peranakan cuisine and particularly, a spicy Singaporean noodle soup known as Katong laksa. Its famous icons include Joo Chiat Rd's food street, Duman food center, Koon Seng Road & Everitt Road 's Peranakan conservation house, Eurasian Heritage Gallery.