ORCHARD
Orchard Road takes its name from the fruit and nutmeg plantations that lined the area in the 19th century. Over time, it evolved from a plantation landscape into a residential district and later Singapore’s premier shopping and entertainment destination. Today, heritage businesses are often found in the district’s strata malls, where longstanding retailers continue to shape Orchard Road’s evolving commercial legacy.
ANA Book Store
As one of the last second-hand bookstores in Orchard, ANA Bookstore serves a wide range of customers—from students, youths, to even dignitaries. Customers swear by the owner’s ability to provide personalised recommendations based on their tastes and preferences.
ANA Bookstore has committed to keeping their prices low while still offering support to anyone who might need the occasional helping hand. Its owner, Mr Noorul Islam, has also picked up fluency across multiple languages, to communicate with his customers!
𖡡 Far East Plaza, #05-01, S228213
Chatterbox
The dining icon in Orchard allows you to savour local culinary favourites within the comforts of the Hilton. Regular customers will know it for its chicken rice, which is the subject of various media features and testimonials.
Beyond preserving its culinary legacy, the restaurant promotes it through tours and exhibitions. More recently, the brand has expanded regionally, with plans to spread its popular chicken rice to other markets. Be a part of the restaurant’s evolving legacy.
𖡡 333 Orchard Rd, #05-03, Hilton Orchard, S238867
chatterbox.com.sg
Foundation Jewellers
Foundation Jewellers is one of the few in Singapore offering end-to-end kerongsang design rooted in Peranakan tradition. From museum showcases to keeping original moulds passed through generations, the business’s dedication to its craftsmanship and heritage cumulated in it receiving the Steward of Intangible Cultural Heritage Award in 2025. It also counts the late Queen Elizabeth II as one of the wearers of its design.
𖡡 11 Cavenagh Rd, #01-05, Holiday Inn, S229616
foundationjewellers.com
Shashlik Restaurant
Shashlik Restaurant was established in 1986, by employees of Troika, a former Russian eatery, and presents unique Russo-Hainanese dishes, including local interpretations of Russian fare like borsch soup and shashlik.
Lovingly revived by the founder’s sons, the restaurant preserves its original recipes, service style, and stories, ensuring its place as a cherished part of Singapore’s dining heritage. Shashlik has received extensive recognition, winning multiple Traveler’s Choice and Epicurean Star Awards and earning glowing reviews from major media outlets.
𖡡 545 Orchard Rd, #06-19, Far East Shopping Centre, S238882
shashlik.sg