The Central

Central mall, the 1st time i visited was in 2006, the year before last year when it was just opened. That time not much shops started business. Very very boring. Now it is much more better more shops. Because I work near Clarke quay, so normally I went there on weekdays and on weekdays there aren't many people. so the shopping mall looks very quiet and no live. The only thing I like about this shopping mall is the food court. Why? Because the food court can see the singapore river! very nice scenery and most importantly the Korean food stall is super nice.

The Central is considered to be one of those shopping centres that are not the conventional type ( there's no major department store/no supermarket/no movie theatre...not even macdonald's). Hence this explains the lack of crowds even during weekend which is a good thing for someone like me who doesnt like sardine packed malls. However, there seems to be a lack of identity for mall.... on one hand, there's a good selection of japanese restaurants like the Murutanan Ramen and Waruku, on the hand you will find cheap cosmetic and accessories shops tugged at another corner... As much as I adore the peace and quiet, I will not even considered going there again except for the Murutama Ramen...I think the selection of shops are simply not enticing and causes confusion as you wonder from level to level. The landlord could perhaps focus on the advantage of their location ( it's so close to nite spots and the party goers) as well as its close proximity to places like Singapore River. : >