Japanese F&B brand, Gyu San, is not resting on its laurels. The restaurant known for its wagyu sando has recently expanded its Orchard outlet to include a brand new concept, Gyu San Japanese Sando & Charcoal Bar. Located inside Forum The Shopping Mall, it offers a sole item on its menu: wagyu hamburg grilled over binchotan.
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[CLOSED] Paaru Bakery @ Pearl’s Hill Terrace, Chinatown – Fresh Shokupan and Japanese Cakes in an Intimate Kitchen Studio
Update 19 Jan 2025: Paaru Bakery has closed. Visit their sister cafe, Paaru Cafe.
There is something charming about walking into a cozy bakery filled with all types of inviting aromas and goods, picking up a freshly baked loaf, and going about your day. Paaru Bakery is the sister bakery to Paaru Cafe, a hole-in-the-wall, Japanese-style cafe which recently opened at Pearl’s Hill Terrace.
Paaru Cafe @ Pearl’s Hill Terrace, Chinatown – Not So Hidden, Hole-In-The-Wall Japanese-Style Cafe by Asaru Studio
This is one of the rare reviews I’ve hesitated to write about. After all, these are one or two spots every foodie holds dear, that they prefer to protect at all costs against an impending horde of fellow cafe-hoppers and bloggers. Nevertheless, it seems my hesitation is unfounded, judging by how Paaru Cafe is already seeing swelling crowds, with curious folks making the pilgrimage to Pearl’s Hill Terrace even on weekdays.
Aniplus Cafe x Spy x Family @ Esplanade Mall, City Hall – Re-Live the Hit Anime Through its Dishes till 20 August 2023
Step into the world of Anya Forger at the Spy x Family popup cafe from now till 20 August, where you can taste real-life renditions of all the iconic dishes from the hit anime, Spy x Family.
[CLOSED] CinqueTerre @ Tanjong Katong Road, Tanjong Katong – Authentic Northern Italian Cuisine; $25++ Set Lunch Available (Media)
Update 19 Jan 2025: CinqueTerre has closed.
I love a good ol’ Italian restaurant where I can sample authentic European fare made with simple, wholesome ingredients. CinqueTerre is a newly-opened shophouse restaurant helmed by Chef Marco Ravera, who brings over 25 years of culinary experience from around the world to this humble corner of Tanjong Katong.
When in Tokyo: Ginza Kimuraya @ Chuo City, Ginza – The Birthplace of Anpan
Many of us have fond memories of munching on a warm an pan for a quick breakfast or after-school snack. But did you know that this bite-sized comfort food was supposedly born in the heart of Ginza, Tokyo?
Ginza Kimuraya is a heritage bakery of almost two centuries, having opened its doors in 1869. Situated on the same road as the iconic Seiko House Ginza Clock Tower, it is widely regarded as the oldest and first Western-style bakery in Japan.
When in Ibaraki: COLK @ Mito, Ibaraki – Sophisticated Chef’s Menu Boasting Local Ingredients
The beauty of the seasons is in their ephemeral nature, which makes experiencing them before they are swept away by the winds of change even more precious. The same can be said of the dishes inspired and crafted from each season’s ingredients.
COLK is an intimate Japanese-French restaurant that strives for culinary creativity using the best and freshest ingredients from Ibaraki.
Its menu changes three times a year, in line with the four seasons, and whenever the restaurant can acquire exceptionally good-quality components that warrant a special change.
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