Living in Clementi

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Clementi is a well-established mature housing estate with all kinds of amenities that is sure to cater to the needs of all its residents.

Food Scene

Local food fans will never want to leave the food centre at 448 Clementi Avenue 3! The variety of local food there is astonishing and the long queues in front of many stalls attests to the popularity of the stalls!

Chai Ho Satay attracts snaking lines with its flavourful peanut sauce while Boon Kee Wanton Noodles charms with its unassuming old-school taste. Looking for some comfort food? Try some porridge from Soon Lee Porridge which tastes just the way Mum makes it. Those looking for something spicy cannot go wrong with some curry rice from Yong Fa Hainanese Curry Rice & Curry Fish Head or ayam penyet from Pondok Abang. Despite long queues, the carrot cake from Fried Carrot Cake is definitely not to be missed with its affordable price and crispy carrot cake well fried with chye poh.

Unwilling to brave the heat for delicious food? Not to worry because there are plenty of food options in 321 Clementi Mall. Prata Alley serves up crispy roti prata but with a western twist! Those looking for authentic and affordable Cantonese food can head to Sun Lok Noodle House for some congee and noodles. Families will love the pasta and pizza from Saizeriya which are made with ingredients that are specially flown in from Italy.

Still hungry? Head over to The Clementi Mall which has many F&B outlets offering a wide variety of cuisines! Fans of Japanese food can head to Ichiban Sushi or Ootoya Japanese Restaurant. Those craving for some duck can choose from Duck Master or Lor Duck while those watching their weight can grab something light from SF Fruits & Juice. Families can go to Crystal Jade Kitchen or Swensen’s for a hearty meal before washing it down with some healthy fruit tea from Bobii Fruittii. Those looking for just a quick bite can head to BreadTalk, Pezzo or Stuff’d.

Foodies will have a field day at West Coast Plaza! They can have some green curry from Thonglor Thai Cuisine & Seafood or sushi from Sushi Tei or kimchi from Sunny Korean Cuisine. Alternatively, they can opt for some steak from Wine Connection or noodles from Xin Wang Hong Kong Café.

Photo: West Coast Plaza, Singapore

Photo: West Coast Plaza, Singapore

 

Shopping

The Clementi Mall has something for everyone! Mums will love the convenience with BHG, Fairprice Finest, Beauty Language, SKP, GNC, Japan Home and Watsons all located under one roof. Dads will love the DIY stores such as Self Fix and electronics stores such as Gadget Mix and Challenger. Their teenager daughter will love window shopping at Typo, Cotton On, Lovisa, Arena and Miniso while her bookworm brother will be glad to spend the day at the Clementi Public Library.

Families will love spending time at West Coast Plaza and 321 Clementi. There are a number of enrichment centres in West Coast Plaza including Adam Khoo Learning Centre, Berries World, Kumon Learning Centre and MindChamps. After a hard day studying, kids will beg their parents to bring them to Circus Circus where they can play interactive games that are suitable for the entire family. There is a WE Cinema at 321 Clementi which offers a first-class premium movie and dining experience. Families can catch a movie and have their dinner all at the same time!

Geeks will love West Coast Plaza too! They can buy all kinds of comic books at Comic Realms. They can also hang out with their friends at Battle Bunker which not only sells card and board games but also encourages like-minded people to gather for a game!

Teenagers are likely to be found at Grantral Mall where an aspiring Stefanie Sun can sing up a storm at Party World KTV. Those who love gaming can test their skills in TKAWorld before making their way to Empire Games to purchase gaming software.

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Health and Fitness

Sports fans living in Clementi have no lack of places to work out! The 24-hour Anytime Fitness gym has two outlets in Clementi; one at 501 West Coast Drive and one in Grantral Mall. Fitness First also has an outlet at 321 Clementi.

Sports fans looking for more variety in their workout can head to Clementi Stadium for a jog at their eight-lane running track or Clementi Sports Hall for a basketball game with their friends. Parents hoping to nurture the next Joseph Schooling can sign their kids up for swimming lessons at Clementi Swimming Complex.

Those looking for more unusual outdoor activity can head to 600 West Coast Road where Hyperforce Paintball holds paintball missions. Friends can spend time bonding while ducking from paintball pellets!

Lighted forest by night at Clementi Woods Park (Clementi, Singapore)

Lighted forest by night at Clementi Woods Park (Clementi, Singapore)

 

Parks and Nature

Nature lovers living in Clementi are truly blessed. They have two beautiful parks nearby, a historical icon and a museum to choose from when they want to soak up some nature.

The 12-hectare Clementi Woods Park is located along West Coast Road and next to West Coast Plaza. Those looking to eat more organic food will be pleased to know that the park has an allotment garden where they can rent a plot of land to grow their own vegetables and fruits. Those without green thumbs can still enjoy the park’s beautifully landscaped jogging paths. The park also has a dog run for dog-lovers to spend some time outdoors with their furry friends.

Looking for a little more excitement? Nature lovers can head to the Marsh Garden at West Coast Park where the white-breasted Waterhen and Striated Heron are known to make frequent appearances! Children will love the eight play sets and obstacle courses at Adventure Playground. Families can also stay overnight at the park and camp out under the stars!

Clementi is also home to a metal truss railway bridge. Located along Sunset Way, the decommissioned train track is the subject of many photos and a favourite place for nature explorers.

Parents who want to expose their little ones to the wonders of nature will love the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum. Located near NUS, the museum houses the skeletons of three dinosaurs and a sperm whale as well as many specimens of rare plants.

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Those living in Clementi truly have it good! They have a number of shopping centres that not only cater to their daily needs but also offer a number of specialty shops and entertainment options suitable for the whole family.

Foodies in Clementi are spolit by the sheer variety of affordable and sumptuous food! Faced with so much delicious choices, foodies will make an effort to watch their weight. Fortunately for them, Clementi has a number of gyms and two beautiful parks where they can burn those calories.

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