Step aside, minimalist cafes. Cottagecore spaces are here to stay. Cafe Margaret, a popular dessert cafe from Yeonnam-dong, Seoul, has set up shop along Bali Lane in Bugis where the now-defunct Brotherbird Coffeehouse used to be.
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10 Japanese-Style Cafes, Bars, and Eateries in Singapore to Satisfy Your Wabi-Sabi and Travel Cravings
Ah, Japanese cafes and their wabi-sabi approach to food and decor. While Korean cafes are known for their distinctly modern and minimalist styles, there is an undeniable charm about the rusticness and tranquility that defines their Japanese counterparts.
Looking for the spot in Singapore to satiate your cravings before your next, long-awaited trip? Here are 10 Japanese, or Japanese-inspired cafes, bars, and eateries that will transport you to your favourite Japanese city, albeit temporarily.
DAWN Kissa @ Southbridge Road, Clarke Quay – Rustic and Understated Japanese-Style Cafe
Japanese-inspired cafes have become all the rage in Singapore, with their understated atmosphere, minimalist decor, and rustic menus. Helmed by an ex-Kurasa barista, DAWN Kissa has made a name for itself with its homemade bakes and light bites.
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.
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