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What to order at Hello Arigato Tiong Bahru
- Must order
- ['Cai Po Dashi egg sando', 'Gyu sando', 'Matcha strawberry cloud']
- Editor tip
- Closed Mondays. Opens 8am Tuesday to Sunday. Small space; weekend mornings see a queue by 10am. A five-minute walk from Tiong Bahru MRT.
CuisineCafé
Price$$
Neighborhoodtiong-bahru
HoursMon-Fri 08:00-16:00; Sat-Sun 08:00-17:00
Phone+65 8027 2558
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Must order: ['Cai Po Dashi egg sando', 'Gyu sando', 'Matcha strawberry cloud']
Tip: Closed Mondays. Opens 8am Tuesday to Sunday. Small space; weekend mornings see a queue by 10am. A five-minute walk from Tiong Bahru MRT.
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Location
Address: 58 Seng Poh Road, #01-15, Singapore 160058
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