When in Kyoto: Bakery Wälder @ Sakaicho, Nakagyo-ku – Quaint, Cozy German-Style Bakery Near Nishiki Market

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I’ve gotten less… particular about my travel pacing, i.e. how many spots I must absolutely squeeze into every overseas trip as I get older (age has a lot to do with it). Yet sometimes, “no plan” means “no places to see” in some cases, like that one time I got up too early to explore Nishiki Market on my second last morning in Kyoto; 9 out of 10 stalls had yet to open. That said, I was pretty lucky to stumble upon this charming spot that was already ready for the day.

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Sakaicho, Kyoto

Tucked away from main areas of Nishiki Market, about a six-minute walk away from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station, Bakery Wälder is a German-style bakery that is said to offer about 100 different selection of baked goods on weekends.

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LUNA @ Amoy Street, Tanjong Pagar – Delicate Cakes and Sweet Treats in the CBD; Islandwide Delivery at $7

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I may be working at the far end of Raffles Place now, but I’ll always be an Amoy Street gal at heart. There’s just something exciting about discovering new local joints in that hood that can’t quite be found anywhere else in Singapore. Arriving at this bustling mecca of local and foreign flavours two months ago was LUNA, a local patisserie chock full of artisanal cakes and other baked goods.

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As you know what they say: no circuit breaker period is gonna stop me from trying new cafes and restaurants beyond the east side of Singapore! Especially with food delivery services making things more convenient for us diners.

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Amò @ Hong Kong Street, Clarke Quay – Authentic Italian Pizzas Cooked in a Wood-Fired Oven; $7 Islandwide Delivery + 25% – 30% Off Orders

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You know you’re at a authentic Italian restaurant when your pizzas are baked in a wood-fired oven, and the words “Haiwaiian” and “pineapple” are nowhere to be found on the menu. Situated along Hong Kong Street, a stone’s throw away from Clarke Quay MRT Station, is Amò, a cozy Italian outfit that prides itself on its “labour of love and craftsmanship”.

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[MOVED] The Masses @ Beach Road, Bugis – French Cuisine with Asian Influences by Saveur’s Ex-Owner; 20% off Takeaway Ala Carte Orders

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Update 19 Jan 2025: The Masses has moved to Capitol.

Opened by ex-Saveur owner Dylan, The Masses has always been on my radar, but for some reason I kept putting off visiting. With circuit breaker measures leaving me wanting for more variety in my lunch options, I decided to #treatmyself and try their selection of French cuisine with Asian influences!

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1-for-1 Chatterbox and Shisen Hanten Bento @ Mandarin Orchard Singapore, Somerset – Exclusive for DBS/POSB Card Members

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If you’ve always wanted to check out Chatterbox and Shisen Hanten at Mandarin Orchard but kept putting it off for one reason or another, now’s your chance! The two renowned restaurants are offering 1-for-1 Signature Bentos for takeaway delivery, exclusively for DBS and POSB card members. 

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At $34 for a set of two Signature Bentos, you can now enjoy the best Mandarin Orchard has to offer without breaking the bank. And best of all, delivery is free for orders totalling $80 and above! 

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