Fodor's Expert Review Ngee Ann City

The Japanese department store Takashimaya dominates this gigantic shopping mall, but there are also more than 130 other shops and dining outlets packed into this somewhat drab building. The basement food center is fun for snacking on everything from Hokkaido-style ice cream and Italian-style gelato to marinated meats and freshly baked breads, and there's also, of course, a large food court if you're craving something more substantial. Books Kinokuniya is one of the biggest bookstores in Southeast Asia, and special sales on clothing, housewares, and other goods are regularly held in the basement-level square.