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.
TAG Espresso @ Takashimaya, Orchard Road – Futuristic, Botanical-Themed Brunch Cafe with Kaya Latte
Takashimaya is already home to a multitude of cafes and coffee joints for shoppers to rest their feet. So, what’s one more, right? TAG Espresso is a home-ground coffee brand that recently branched out into the cafe scene, with its newest outpost situated near the lift lobby at Tower B.
Ceres Haus @ Circular Road, Raffles Place – Speakeasy-Style Cafe By Day and Wine Bar By Night
I have a soft spot for understated cafes like Dapper Coffee and the now-defunct RONIN, with their barebones decor and unpretentious offerings. So when Ceres Haus popped up on my radar, I knew I had to check it out.
Situated on Circular Road above MISFITS, Ceres Haus offers no indication of its existence in this neighbourhood of eateries and seedy bars, save for a bottle and coffee cup labeled with its name. Looking back on it, the combination of said “decor” indicates Ceres Haus’ business as a cafe by day and wine bar by night.
[CLOSED] Kura Patisserie @ South Bridge Road – Minimalist Cafe with Gorgeous Cakes and Tea
Update 19 Jan 2025: Kura Patisserie has closed.
Sometimes, you just might be able to discover hidden gems in the least likely place. South Bridge Road is one place that often gets overlooked as that awkward stretch of seedy bars between Clarke Quay, Chinatown, and Raffles Place. But, the addition of quaint cafes and dessert spots such as Dopa Dopa and Dawn, has made this underrated area a good option for cafe-hopping, minus the busy crowd!
Kura Patisserie is the newest cafe to set up shop along South Bridge Road (and directly opposite my previous workplace!). Helmed by co-founders whose work experiences include hotels and Tiong Bahru Bakery, Kura Patisserie used to operate out of River Valley, before settling on its current, more central location.
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