1942 Alfresco @ Changi #ThePastBackToLife
I am always very psyched about going to a themed restaurant. The exterior of a restaurant definitely is a big point of attraction to earn my money. I came across this restaurant on facebook (someone reposted and appeared on my feed) and I am quite surprised that Singapore actually has such an interesting restaurant with history themed. I believe the owner of this restaurant survived the World War II.
This place is inaccessible without a car as it is located very deep in the Changi area opposite to Selarang Camp. It is situation next to Changi Airport where planes can be easily be heard or seen.
I googled the direction using its postal code 499550 but it led me to a wrong direction. We only managed to find the place by using "30 Cosford Road". Do not be another blur sotong like me.
The selling point is that this is only private war themed museum restaurant in Singapore and also seated in such a historically rich location where Changi was the site of Prisoner of war (POW) camp during World War II. Using this to the restaurant's advantage, it gives customers a chance to embrace the feeling of travelling back in time to the Japanese occupation period.
This is the interior of the restaurant. Do you see a man in blue top? I think he is the owner of this restaurant and he is super friendly. He told us to feel free to take down the weapons hanging on the wall, pose with them and take photo. He even took down one of the swords from the wall that he claimed it was one of the props in Lord of the Rings. #haolian
Wild mushroom soup (S$6) and pan-fried scallop pink snapper (S$22)
The prices do not justify for the quality. #nothingspecial
We continued to explore the alfresco area after our lunch.
Sandbags scattered around the alfresco dining area accompanied by machine gun, missiles and a very-simplified-version of missile launcher.
This is one of the rare chance we can enjoy playing with the restaurant's prop probably because nobody was there to judge us.
War museum next to the alfresco area.
I went in alone. There was a speaker playing the noises of the aircraft flying across, the sound of the bombs exploding and voices of the Japanese soldiers. These indeed gave me a chilling shiver down my spine.
Tons of World War II related items on displays, even the mannequin are wearing soldiers' uniform.
Storyboards standing at the very edge of the premises..
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I would say this place is suitable for people with cars or live nearby (ok probably not) and for history buff / enthusiasts. I hope more and more themed cafes or restaurants start appearing in Singapore ^.^
1942 Alfresco @ Changi & War Museum
Payment mode: Cash only
Opening Hours: 11:00 am - 12:00 am (closed on Monday)
30 Cosford Road, Singapore 499550
Tel: 6542 4492
How to go by public transport:
1) Board Bus No.2 from Tanah Merah MRT (85091). Alight 17 stops later.
2) Board Bus No. 29 from Tampines Interchange (750059). Alight 14 stops later.
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