{"id":67765,"date":"2026-07-11T03:53:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T19:53:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=67765"},"modified":"2026-07-11T03:53:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T19:53:14","slug":"a-charming-korean-bookstore-on-neil-road-with-rare-titles-and-4-all-day-reading-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=67765","title":{"rendered":"A Charming Korean bookstore on Neil Road with Rare titles and $4 All-Day Reading Space"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"content\" data-component=\"annotation\" data-testid=\"annotation_testID\">\n<p><span>In recent years, we&#8217;ve happily watched a new wave of quiet, charming bookstores pop up across Singapore. In an age of one-click checkouts, there&#8217;s still nothing quite like pulling a book off a shelf and flipping through its pages before deciding to bring it home. We&#8217;ve already welcomed beloved spots like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/news\/we-found-singapores-tiniest-bookstore-nestled-in-chinatown-complex-market-specialising-in-vintage-picture-books-111725\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eliko<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/news\/this-cosy-new-bridge-road-bookstore-lets-you-read-all-day-no-purchase-needed-041426\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TBC<\/a>, and now there&#8217;s another name to add to your bookstore list: Bommoi.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"image_f58711db-10a0-a047-ec50-e112d4d17421\" class=\"picture blog non-editable post__image\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"f58711db-10a0-a047-ec50-e112d4d17421\" class=\"photo lazy inline\" loading=\"lazy\" data-component=\"lazy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/106425449\/image.webp\" alt=\"Bommoi\" data-caption=\"Bommoi\" data-credit=\"Photograph: Time Out Singapore\" data-width-class=\"\" data-image-id=\"106425449\"\/>&#13;<figcaption class=\"image__caption\" contenteditable=\"false\"><span>Photograph: Time Out Singapore<\/span><span>Bommoi<\/span><\/figcaption>&#13;<br \/>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Having relocated from its previous home on Armenian Street, Bommoi is a Korean bookstore that has recently settled into a new space on Neil Road. Its cosy interior feels worlds away from Singapore&#8217;s lively chaos. Step inside and you might be greeted by the store&#8217;s resident cat, Sara.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"image_4f671776-423b-1be3-fca3-0543ded4bf48\" class=\"picture blog non-editable post__image\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"4f671776-423b-1be3-fca3-0543ded4bf48\" class=\"photo lazy inline\" loading=\"lazy\" data-component=\"lazy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/106425456\/image.webp\" alt=\"Bommoi\" data-caption=\"Say hi to Sara, Bommoi's resident cat\" data-credit=\"Photograph: Time Out Singapore\" data-width-class=\"\" data-image-id=\"106425456\"\/>&#13;<figcaption class=\"image__caption\" contenteditable=\"false\"><span>Photograph: Time Out Singapore<\/span><span>Say hi to Sara, Bommoi&#8217;s resident cat<\/span><\/figcaption>&#13;<br \/>\n<\/figure>\n<p><span>The bookstore is divided into two sections. Right upon entering, you&#8217;ll find a collection of picture books by South Korean artists that cater to readers of all ages, from young children to adults. <\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"image_1638cee2-cbc5-af06-d3c2-a12961ba8f8d\" class=\"picture blog non-editable post__image\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"1638cee2-cbc5-af06-d3c2-a12961ba8f8d\" class=\"photo lazy inline\" loading=\"lazy\" data-component=\"lazy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/106425450\/image.webp\" alt=\"Bommoi\" data-caption=\"Bommoi\" data-credit=\"Photograph: Time Out Singapore\" data-width-class=\"\" data-image-id=\"106425450\"\/>&#13;<figcaption class=\"image__caption\" contenteditable=\"false\"><span>Photograph: Time Out Singapore<\/span><span>Bommoi<\/span><\/figcaption>&#13;<br \/>\n<\/figure>\n<p>On the other end towards the windows, the shelves are stocked with Korean novels, art books, and English translations of Korean poetry and fiction. There are also Korean textbooks for those keen to learn the language.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"image_4d8f8f22-74ac-9591-80a8-1fd0f1fab7e3\" class=\"picture blog non-editable post__image\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"4d8f8f22-74ac-9591-80a8-1fd0f1fab7e3\" class=\"photo lazy inline\" loading=\"lazy\" data-component=\"lazy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/106425455\/image.webp\" alt=\"Bommoi\" data-caption=\"Bommoi\" data-credit=\"Photograph: Time Out Singapore\" data-width-class=\"\" data-image-id=\"106425455\"\/>&#13;<figcaption class=\"image__caption\" contenteditable=\"false\"><span>Photograph: Time Out Singapore<\/span><span>Bommoi<\/span><\/figcaption>&#13;<br \/>\n<\/figure>\n<p>What\u2019s special about the selection at Bommoi is that they\u2019re all carefully curated and handpicked by its owner. Many of the titles are by independent Korean writers whose works are difficult to find elsewhere in Singapore, so it\u2019s safe to say every browse feels like a literary treasure hunt.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"image_e1cc26c1-9368-0806-a641-ecdeaa2bcded\" class=\"picture blog non-editable post__image\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"e1cc26c1-9368-0806-a641-ecdeaa2bcded\" class=\"photo lazy inline\" loading=\"lazy\" data-component=\"lazy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/106425453\/image.webp\" alt=\"Bommoi\" data-caption=\"Bommoi\" data-credit=\"Photograph: Time Out Singapore\" data-width-class=\"\" data-image-id=\"106425453\"\/>&#13;<figcaption class=\"image__caption\" contenteditable=\"false\"><span>Photograph: Time Out Singapore<\/span><span>Bommoi<\/span><\/figcaption>&#13;<br \/>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Beyond the books, you&#8217;ll also discover zines by independent creators, a cosy nook showcasing South Korean-made ceramics, and a dedicated shelf of rentable locker boxes, where artists and makers can display and sell their own creations.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"image_074ad05a-33c0-b6a1-e6de-c40699d35fdb\" class=\"picture blog non-editable post__image\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"074ad05a-33c0-b6a1-e6de-c40699d35fdb\" class=\"photo lazy inline\" loading=\"lazy\" data-component=\"lazy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/106425451\/image.webp\" alt=\"Bommoi\" data-caption=\"Bommoi\" data-credit=\"Photograph: Time Out Singapore\" data-width-class=\"\" data-image-id=\"106425451\"\/>&#13;<figcaption class=\"image__caption\" contenteditable=\"false\"><span>Photograph: Time Out Singapore<\/span><span>Bommoi<\/span><\/figcaption>&#13;<br \/>\n<\/figure>\n<p>And the appeal of Bommoi doesn&#8217;t end with its books \u2013 its second level is a quiet reading space where you can work, study, unwind, or simply get lost in a good book. Access costs just $4 with no time limit, while anyone who spends $20 or more at the bookstore can use the space for free. To make things even cosier, there are complimentary drinks on hand too, this includes free-flow water, Milo and tea.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"image_96e381ac-463a-e6dd-18df-a69d50600657\" class=\"picture blog non-editable post__image\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"96e381ac-463a-e6dd-18df-a69d50600657\" class=\"photo lazy inline\" loading=\"lazy\" data-component=\"lazy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/106425452\/image.webp\" alt=\"Bommoi\" data-caption=\"Reading nook upstairs\" data-credit=\"Photograph: Time Out Singapore\" data-width-class=\"\" data-image-id=\"106425452\"\/>&#13;<figcaption class=\"image__caption\" contenteditable=\"false\"><span>Photograph: Time Out Singapore<\/span><span>Reading nook upstairs<\/span><\/figcaption>&#13;<br \/>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Follow Bommoi on Instagram <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/letsbommoi\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>here<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span>Bommoi is located at 61A Neil Rd, Singapore 088893, and is open from 11am to 7pm, Tuesday to Sunday.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/news\/this-quaint-japanese-tea-stand-is-hidden-inside-in-good-companys-new-joo-chiat-store-070726\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>This quaint Japanese tea stand is hidden inside In Good Company&#8217;s new Joo Chiat store<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/news\/pop-toy-show-is-only-making-one-stop-in-2026-and-its-singapore-071026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Pop Toy Show is only making one stop in 2026 \u2013 and it&#8217;s Singapore<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/news\/tokyo-bakery-cafe-rituel-opens-first-international-outlet-in-singapore-071026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tokyo bakery-caf\u00e9 Rituel opens first international outlet in Singapore<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<center><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/news\/this-neil-road-korean-bookstore-has-rare-titles-and-a-4-all-day-reading-space-071026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article At Source <\/a><br \/>\n<center\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In recent years, we&#8217;ve happily watched a new wave of quiet, charming bookstores pop up across Singapore. 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