Tag: Central Singapore

Hoshino Coffee @ Plaza Singapura (New Wing)

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Hoshino Coffee

It was the array of artificial food displays that caught my eye when I first strolled past Hoshino Coffee at Plaza Singapura’s New Wing. Laid out on a table at the restaurant’s entrance, it resembled something straight out of a classy high tea.

Needless to say, it had my mouth watering even before I had caught the slightest whiff of what was cookin’ in there. 😉

Hoshino Coffee is just one of the many food chains that have invaded our sunny island to feed an ever growing appetite for Japanese cuisine – or any type of cuisine that has that unique Japanese twist to it.

With close to 50 outlets scattered across its home country, Hoshino has brought its famous Hand Drip Coffee and Pancake Souffles to one of only two outlets located outside the Land of the Rising Sun. And with snaking queues forming around its wooden perimeter, my expectations were certainly high when I finally got round to checking it out!

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[MOVED] Maki-San @ The Cathay

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Update 20 Jan 2025: Maki-San has closed at The Cathay. Visit their other outlets. 

Maki-San

Sushi on conveyor belts. Sushi on naked models. And now, sushi in designer boxes.

Wait, what?

Yup, you heard me right. The world’s favourite food from the Land of the Rising Sun just got a funky makeover at Maki-San, a Japanese-inspired sushi joint that’s riding on Singapore’s newfound love for customisable, DIY bites! 😉

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Nana’s Green Tea Cafe @ Plaza Singapura

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If there’s one thing I love about the Japanese, it’s their ability to take anything that’s quintessentially Western and add their own unique twist to it.

Take Nana’s Green Tea Cafe for example: ever since it opened its doors to matcha lovers ten years ago, it’s been touted as the Starbucks of Japan. And what’s more, word is on the street that Nana’s only uses green tea leaves from Kyoto, the capital of matcha production! Talk about taking quality control to a whole new level.

So when Fiona and I checked out their flagship store at Plaza Singapura on a whim, we certainly had high expectations.

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[MOVED] Tamoya Udon Singapore @ Liang Court

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Update June 2020: Tamoya Udon’s Liang Court outlet has closed. Look out for them at Plaza Singapura!

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Ittadakimasu!

Sink your teeth into the never-ending strands of udon noodles: fat, springy, and done to perfection. Let the aroma of a dozen tempura dishes tantalize you as you take a sip of the savoury beef broth straight from the bowl. Then sit back, relax, and enjoy the smooth beats of the latest J-pop tunes as it emanates throughout the restaurant.

What I’ve just described is not your typical mealtime scene from a typical slice-of-life J-drama, but the oh so yummy dinner that greeted my tummy when I stopped by Tamoya Udon Singapore at Liang Court, a.k.a. the mecca of all things Japanese in Singapore!

Tamoya Udon Singapore is the first and only overseas outlet from Tamoya Udon, a popular eating franchise that originated in Japan’s Kagawa prefecture.

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Tiong Bahru Bakery @ Raffles City

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Tiong Bahru Bakery

When I first heard the name Tiong Bahru Bakery, I honestly thought it would be one of those old-school, steam-filled joints with pastry makers hawking their wares in a quaint, forgotten corner of Singapore.

I couldn’t be more wrong; it’s actually a new bakery started by Spa Esprit Group in collaboration with Gontran Cherrier. But enough with the facts; let’s get on to the really important bits: the pastries!

It was a busy weekend afternoon when I popped by the branch at Raffles City for a light tea break after dropping off my film for development at Peninsula Plaza. Luckily, the place is big enough to accommodate the weekend crowd, so I managed to find myself a seat within in a minute, quite a feat for a weekend tea stint in town!

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