Giraffa: Japan-Famous Curry Bun Chain To Open At Westgate In Dec 2024

Giraffa will open in Singapore with famous curry buns

If you frequent Westgate, you may have come across Giraffa‘s hoarding on Level 2 of the mall. The Japan-famous curry bun chain is opening in Singapore soon at the Jurong East shopping centre!

For the uninitiated, Giraffa is a popular kiosk in Kamakura, Japan. The brand is known for their deep-fried cheese curry buns, said to be crispy on the outside with a stretchy, cheesy curry middle.

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Fun fact: Giraffa translates to giraffe in Italian. According to their website, the brand chose this name in hopes that their curry bread would be something customers “eagerly wait for with bated necks, just like a giraffe with a long neck”.

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Their famous Giraffa Curry Bread costs 450¥, or S$3.90, in Japan. You get a milk bun that’s lightly breaded and deep-fried till crispy on the outside, generously loaded with a cheese and meat curry mix. The umami-packed curry, which comes with bits of pork and beef, is made with a whopping total of 30 spices, including cumin and turmeric. According to Giraffa’s website, the curry is also prepared with honey, apples, tomatoes, and wine.

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The sweet and fluffy milk bread is said to complement the savoury and meaty curry, while the stretchy mozzarella adds a layer of richness and tang. Make sure you get your phone ready for the ultimate cheese pull shot!

We’ll update this article once we get more information on the new store in Singapore.

In related food news, PlayMade has launched their new taro bubble tea series, featuring orh nee milk tea with handmade mochi and more.

Otherwise, if you live on the other side of the island, Tampines MRT food fair is back from now till 14 December 2024!

Address: 3 Gateway Drive, #02-05, Westgate, Singapore 608532
Opening hours: TBD
Website
Giraffa is not a halal-certified eatery.

Featured image adapted from なおかり, paru chan, and 蘇郁翔