Betel Box Asia Pte Ltd

Betel Nut: an addictive spice, central to Asian hospitality, it is used in traditional ceremonies as well as a social bonding aid by almost all Asian cultures represented in Singapore – Chinese, Malay, Indian, Peranakan and Eurasian. A Betel Box is a container for Betel Nuts and the assorted tools and ingredients related to its consumption. Founded in 2003, “Betel Box” started as a backpacker’s hostel aspiring to be friendly, respectful, addictive, aesthetically pleasing, functional and representative of all cultures in Singapore. Subsequently, tours were incorporated to showcase the hostel’s neighbourhood: Joo Chiat / Katong.