Bakery 1946 Pop-Up @ Bugis Junction, Bugis – Enjoy Grocery-Themed Bread from Popular Korean Bakery Till 10 March

I’m a sucker for quirkily-themed foods, especially when they’re as adorable as Bakery 1946‘s hyper-realistic breads. From now till 10 March, get your Korean bread fix at their limited-time pop-up at Bugis Junction! 

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Also known as Suhyeongdang in South Korea, Bakery 1946 went viral for its K-Apple Bread, made and packaged like a fresh red apple – among other goods. Its hyper-realistic, grocery-themed breads will remind you of the kitchen toys from your childhood, with their cute and simple designs! 

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When in Bangkok: Phed Mark @ Sukhumvit Road – Pad Kaprao Eatery by Celebrity Food Blogger Mark Weins

If the name Phed Mark rings a bell for you, that’s because this street food eatery is owned by Mark Wiens, a well-known food vlogger who has coincidentally covered much of Bangkok’s food scene on his channel. 

Opened with a group of friends and fellow foodies, including Iron Chef Champion, Chef Gigg, Phed Mark specialises in pad krapow, one of Thailand’s most recognisable street foods. 

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The Good Cupcakes Company – Singapore’s First and Only 150 Calorie Cupcakes

Pastry lovers who are conscious about their health, you can have your cake and eat it – with The Good Cupcakes Company’s 150-calorie cupcakes, made with a self-invented, no-preservative recipe. 

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Opened in 2020, The Good Cupcakes Company also defies the oft-held stereotype of healthy food being bland and boring, with beautifully-piped decorations in floral and classic themes. The intricate designs of the hand-piped buttercream make you feel like you’re picking flowers in full bloom! 

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[CLOSED] Nico Cafe @ Wheelock Place, Orchard Road – Picturesque Parisian-Inspired Cafe in the Heart of Town

Update 19 Jan 2025: Nico Cafe has closed. 

Orchard Road may be bustling with retail experiences and activities galore, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t offer one or two spots for a brief respite. One of these is Nico Cafe, a floral-themed, Parisian-inspired cafe that offers a mix of decorative drinks and brunchtime bites.

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Located directly outside Marks & Spencer at Wheelock Place, it’s also great for people-watching with its unobstructed views of one of the area’s quieter roads. 

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When in Bangkok: Wattana Panich @ Ekkemai Road – 50-Year-Old Beef Noodle Soup in the Heart of Bangkok

We’ve heard of recipes passed down from generation to generation, but what about food that’s been cooking for generations in the kitchen? 

Wattana Panich is famed for the latter, with its legendary beef broth having simmered for almost 50 years since its opening. Located on Ekkemai Road, Wattana Panich is a popular street food spot whose larger-than-life cauldron of simmering stew and chopped meats greets you as soon as you enter. 

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Now, I know what you’re thinking – how can soup simmering past its typical shelf life be safe for consumption? A small amount of broth is kept at the end of each day and left to simmer overnight, thus never taken off the heat. The owners are said to do a taste test each morning before seasoning as they see (or taste) fit for the day. 

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