Weāve got exciting news for dessert lovers:Ā Takashimaya has unveiled their first Japan Sweets FairĀ at Basement 2 Food Hall, running from now till 30 April 2025! The new food fair in Orchard, held from 10am to 9:30pm daily, sees both traditional and modern desserts.
If youāre a big fan of the matcha latte trend, youāll be happy to know that the Kyoto-famous Ippodo TeaĀ has a kiosk at the fair. The tea producer has been around for over 300 years, and are known for their premium matcha powders. Highlights include the Horai-no-mukashi Matcha (from $30), said to boast vegetal flavours and a mild taste, and Ummon-no-mukashi Matcha (from $50), known to be one of the richest powders with a strong umami.
Staff from the Kyoto tea shop are running the pop-up, so you can ask them all your burning questions about matcha!
For snacks, check out Nishikidoās kiosk, where youāll find momiji AKA Japanese cakes shaped like a maple leaf. These confectioneries are priced from $2.90 to $3.90.
Those who love mochi should also visit Akumo Dango for their Warabimochi ($9.80), available in flavours such as Brown Sugar and Matcha, or Daifuku ($4.80)āsoft mochi stuffed with assorted fillings.
Donāt miss out onĀ i-Waffle, where youāll find a lineup of dessert waffle sandwiches in flavours including Pumpkin and Caramel Macchiato, priced from $2.90. We featured them at theĀ Takashimaya Japan Summer Food Fair back in 2023!
Otherwise, you wonāt go wrong with some freshly prepared Taiyaki from Shichifukujin, priced from $3.50 to $8 per piece.
The fair runs till 30 April 2025, so head down before itās too late!
In related food news, Haidilao has a meat buffet across its outlets, priced at just $19.90++ per person. You can also check out the new Chicken McWraps thatāve been recently launched at McDonaldās!
Address: Takashimaya Basement 2 Food Hall, Singapore 238872
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 9:30pm (until 30 April)
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Takashimaya Japan Sweets Fair is not halal-certified.
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