In Japan, you can never run out of dessert spots, especially those that churn out the most photogenic sweets. (THISIS)SHIZEN is an ice cream boutique that sells artistic ice cream cones resembling edible floral bouquets.
Located in ShinPuhKan, a botanically themed open-air mall, the boutique is one of the hipper, more modern dessert spots in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto.
What would you say to your future self if you could meet them? Nuldam Space is a new Korean cafe in Singapore where you can write a letter to yourself a year later.
This unique concept started in Seoul and has since opened its first overseas outpost in the newly revamped *SCAPE building at Somerset.
We sure love our viral drinks in Singapore.
-86°C dirty coffee is the latest viral food trend to hit our shores after making its rounds in Shanghai. Described as a “drink from two seasons”, the ephemeral coffee consists of chilled distilled milk and espresso served in a glass jar cooled to -86°C.
And now, it’s available in limited quantities — 100 cups daily, to be exact — at Slow Boat, Singapore’s first vinyl listening cafe in Tanjong Pagar.
Home-based bakeries in Singapore have been coming into their own recently, with some opening brick-and-mortar stores. Wheathead has been welcoming customers to their humble corner at One-North Eden since late 2024.
*SCAPE Singapore’s revamp as part-youth hub, part-retail space brings with it a slew of new F&B chains and hangout spots. Hanco Coffee is a specialty coffee shop that opened in September, serving unique brews and baked goods.
Classic British food is one of those straightforward, no-fuss cuisines that is easy to learn but challenging to stand out with. Lad & Co has made a name for its British pub-style food since its days as a family-run hawker stall at Maxwell.
Now occupying an entirely alfresco area on the first level of Singapore Post Tanglin Branch, the fast-casual eatery offers simple and delicious food in an unpretentious setting. It’s ideal for nearby office workers seeking food-filled respite during lunch and dinner hours.
Aside from street food and family-style eateries, Bangkok is also home to many cafes fitted with mouthwatering brunch items and creature comforts. Fran’s is a modern-style cafe that has gained popularity for its famous Velvet Egg and Bacon Open-Faced Sandwich.
A five to ten-minute walk from Lumphini MRT station, Fran’s offers a calm oasis of delicious brunch and relaxing greenery away from the city’s bustling center. The cafe spans an indoor and alfresco area, the latter fitted with lush plants and umbrellas expertly placed to shield you from the fiercest of afternoon suns. Go for alfresco seating if you’re looking for a more intimate and relaxed setup.
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