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Magenta

has been relocated to the old court house at Waterfront. Beautiful colonial building with a romantic oriental ambience. Good menu with large portions. Speciality is lamb shank with mashed potato which sounds bland but is very tasty.

Address: The Square Tower Waterfront, Jalan Barrack

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