Tong Ah Building

Tong Ah Building is a building at the junction of Keong Saik Road and Teck Lim Road in Chinatown, Singapore. Formerly occupied by Tong Ah Eating House, it currently houses Potato Head, a restaurant.

History
The Tong Ah Eating House was established in the triangular three-storey building by Tang Chew Fue in 1939. The building is known for its "distinctive red-and-white facade and shape" and is a local landmark. In July 2013, the building, which was then owned by a relative of the eating house's current owner, the great-grandson of Tang, was sold to a foreign investor. The eating house then moved into nearby 35 Keong Saik Road as a result of the sale. Its last day of operations within the building was on 14 July.

In May 2014, Three Buns @ Potato Head Folk, a burger joint and PTT Family's first venture outside of Indonesia, opened in the building. The decoration of the building's interior was directed by artist David Bromley. The third floor is occupied by the Studio 1939 bar, which features a drinks list created by mixologist Dre Masso, PTT Group's in-house consultant. The bar's interior was inspired by Bromley's studio in Melbourne. The Rooftop, a bar, can be found on the roof. Annette Tan of today gave the restaurant a rating of 3.5/5 at its opening, writing: "For a pleasant, well-rounded dining experience such as this, a meal at Three Buns is totally worth it." In 2016, the bar underwent renovation works that increased its seating capacity from 30 to 40. Mingli Seet Time Out gave both the restaurant and the Studio 1939 bar a "recommended" review in May 2024, describing the latter as "the highlight of this lovingly restored shophouse."