Adding on to the slew of food fairs happening in June—think Takashimaya Food Fiesta and Yishun MRT Pasar Malam—Isetan has launched the Hanabi Matsuri Food Festival at Waterway Point from 25 June to 7 July 2024. You can get a myriad of famous sweet and savoury Japanese delights, in line with Japan’s annual firework festival of the same name!
Starting strong, we had award-winning Chicken Karaage ($17.90) from Higo Marunoya. This is a must-try—they’ve won Japan’s Kumamoto Fried Chicken Championship for 4 consecutive years!
While this may be slightly pricey, it was definitely worth every penny. The karaage had a good balance of crispy, salty skin and tender meat, making this a highly addictive and delicious snack.
Next, we had Mentaiko Mayo Takoyaki ($9) from Nakayama Shokuhin.
Served in a pack of six, each tako ball contains thick-cut pieces of octopus, topped with mentaiko sauce and sprinkled with seaweed. Aside from the slightly gingery taste of the tako ball, my colleague and I enjoyed snacking on this very much.
Treat yourself to Kumamon’s Ningyoyaki, a well-known Japanese pancake. Choose between six different filling flavours, namely plain, cheese, sweet potato, custard, chocolate, and the traditional red bean paste, and get your treats in the shape of the beloved Kumamon character!
Priced at $5 per piece, we highly recommend the custard flavour that’s wonderfully rich and creamy. It’s also not too sweet, allowing you to feast on this without it getting too jelak!
If you’re looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, opt for the Strawberry Shaved Ice ($12) from Itoshima Farm. Comprising thinly sliced fresh strawberries that are layered with whipped cream and condensed milk, this dessert is the perfect way to end your feast!
FYI: there are also other Japanese treats such as hand-made Warabimochi ($10) and Dango Sticks (from $6) from Yakimono Club, as well as assorted Gelato Tubs (from $8.50) from Coco Gelato!
Isetan Hanabi Matsuri Japanese Food Festival is located at B1 Village Square, West Wing, Waterway Point, a three-minute walk from Punggol MRT Station Exit A. Head down before 7 July to indulge in these delicious treats!
For more food fair news, check out our Yishun MRT Pasar Malam coverage. Otherwise, here’s our best Waterway Point food guide!
Address: 83 Punggol Central, Waterway Point, West Wing B1 Village Square, Singapore 828761
Opening hours: Tue 12pm to 9pm (25 June), Sun-Thurs 10:30am to 9pm, Fri and Sat 10:30am to 9:30am (26 June to 6 July), Sun 10:30am to 7pm (7 July)
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Isetan’s Hanabi Matsuri is not halal-certified fair.
Photos taken by Maisie Chong.
This was an independent visit by Eatbook.sg.
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