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Aug 6, 2019, 12:01 am

#16

quarryking

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Originally Posted by RustyC

For a few years my preferred hotel in Singapore was the Tai Hoe, which is a block or so from Mustafa. They had the moneychanging operation and all kinds of stuff, some placed haphazardly. I would often find something of interest, like a travel alarm or an umbrella I liked. Stuff like that.

Good to see mention of Tai Hoe here on FT. Have stayed there as well some years back. Was way cheaper than even the entry level options from any of the larger chains. And good location as well.

Sep 18, 2019, 5:37 am

#17

sydunipete

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It's a real experience. We discovered it last trip, bought a few things and once back on board the SQ FA's fussed over my wife who was carrying the Mustafa bag talking about how good the shopping is.

We have a 12 hour stopover in SIN next month and will spend some of that time in Mustafa Centre.

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Sep 25, 2019, 1:23 am

#18

Forever in Seattle

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Originally Posted by paperwastage

There's also a donki nearby which sells a wide variety of Japanese food/supplies.

(the regular donki near Mustafa isn't 24/7 and doesn't sell household/jewelry etc - mega donki in Japan does and would be mustafa's equivalent of organised chaos. Regular donki in orchard is 24/7 but sells the same thing as regular donki near mustafa)

Don Don Donki is great for stuff like Japanese snacks, Craft Beer and other drinks. But the jingle blasting over the PA does drive you insane.

I was dragged to Mustafa by some friends on a packed Sunday - I thought it was retail hell on earth, and vowed never to go back!