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Straits Times
13 hours ago
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Food Picks: Isetan's Hanabi Matsuri food festival returns to Waterway Point, runs till July 6
SINGAPORE – Add a Japanese food fair to your list these two weeks – Isetan Singapore's Hanabi Matsuri food festival has returned to Waterway Point's Village Square. It runs till July 6. Hanabi Matsuri – fireworks festival in Japanese – refers to the summer tradition of fireworks displays held across Japan, often accompanied by food stalls. Even without the elaborate fireworks, you can definitely celebrate the food aspect at the fair with several sweet and savoury treats from Japan. There are more than 30 stalls at the popular annual event, which has been running since 2023. Meat lovers can head to new stall Niku Niku Butchery for its crispy menchi balls (ground meat cutlets, $2 a piece), dice -cut premium steak ($24 for 150g) and roasted wagyu burger ($14); while seafood fans can try Inaho's new Jumbo Ikameshi ($17), whole squid stuffed with seasoned rice. Niku Niku Butchery's roasted wagyu burger. PHOTO: ISETAN SINGAPORE Two brands make their return – Kamata Ramen serves its soya-based pork broth ramen ($24) with chewy noodles and chashu; while Tsukiji Unagi Shokudo offers its Tokyo-style Double Bento ($23) with its generous portions of grilled eel and seasonal sides. New sweet treats include offerings from famed shaved ice brand Shiroyama with flavours such as strawberry and grape ($15 each); and Matcha An's signature cheesecake ($29), a creamy blend of Uji matcha and rich cream cheese. Matcha An's signature cheesecake with Uji matcha and cream cheese. PHOTO: ISETAN SINGAPORE Another favourite also makes a comeback – soft and chewy Honzukuri Warabimochi ($24 for 400g) from Bashodo. You can also buy Japanese drinks such as umeshu and apple vinegar, as well as pantry staples like furikake rice topping. Where: Waterway Point, Village Square, Level 1 West Wing, 83 Punggol Central MRT: Punggol When: June 25 to July 5, 10.30am to 9pm (Sundays to Thursdays), 10.30am to 9.30pm (Fridays and Saturdays); July 6, 10.30am to 7pm Info: Eunice Quek is STFood online editor at The Straits Times. She covers all things trending in the food and beverage scene. Check out ST's Food Guide for the latest foodie recommendations in Singapore.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
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- Yahoo
NEX Isetan's 29-stall Sakura Matsuri Japanese food fair makes a comeback
If you have friends around you who are travelling to Japan to catch cherry blossoms in spring, while you're stuck in Singapore with work or family commitments, don't sigh and feel left out. Instead, swing by Atrium at level 1, and experience the sights, smells, and atmosphere of Isetan Singapore's Sakura Matsuri Japanese food fair. Taking place till 23 Mar 2025, the lively mini food festival features over 25 stalls, boasting a plethora of scrumptious seasonal Japanese delicacies, beloved classics and special items that will charm your inner gourmand. With empty bellies and eager appetites, we set out to hunt for unique and interesting foods at the Sakura Matsuri fair that called out to us. Our first stop was at Ijima Shoten, specialising in deep-fried and braised seafood. We skipped the usual fried crab sticks and other common fare, and went straight for the Scallop Glutinous Rice (S$9.50). With at least 5 plump pieces of scallops. the rice carried a subtle dashi-like flavour and was studded with long beans, crunchy radish bits, and mini braised daikon bits — hearty and delicious! We were tempted by the golden-brown fried goodies from Nikusho Tanaka that hails from Shizuoka. We were torn between the Mt. Fuji Wagyu (S$11 for 3) and the Mt. Fuji Wagyu (S$16 for 3). In the end, we settled for the latter and decided to settle for just a single piece at S$6. Filled with minced Wagyu beef and onions, it was bursting with moist, flavourful meat and juicy onions — no regrets at all, soooooo good! We were intrigued by the fine vermicelli-like strings coming from Stone River, and gave the Chestnut Cake (S$10) a try. Garnished with a slice of strawberry, the cake invited us to dig through the fine chestnut purée strands, revealing a soft, marshmallow-like mochi layer beneath. Just as we thought we had uncovered all its surprises, we were hit by the unexpected sponge cake base! Next, we headed to Tomioka where a range of yaki dango like Seaweed (S$3.50) were beautifully displayed. Curious about the (S$3.50), we asked the staff and were surprised to learn that it's made from sweet edamame — whaaaat?! So, how did it taste? The edamame paste had a delicate balance of sweetness and saltiness, and when paired with the chewy rice dumpling, it made for a unique and delightful bite. Of course, we had to order some cherry blossom-themed munchies like the (S$4) and the Sakura Ohagi (S$4). Both these chewy and sweet works of art are filled with red bean, with the former wrapped in a fragrant Sakura leaf, while the latter was garnished with the flower. Sotong fans can check out Inaho, known for its Rice-Filled Squid (S$17) — that is, if you don't mind the slightly steep price. We also tried some Instagram-worthy sweet treats like the exclusive and Cherry Blossom (S$9.50) at Matcha An, that's limited to 20 per day, and the Strawberry and Ice Cream (S$12) at Tokio. Frankly, they only looked pretty and didn't impress me much. As for the rest of the offerings, I'll leave it to you to head down to NEX and discover the Isetan Sakura Matsuri fair for yourself! 14 best places to eat at NEX mall from ramen to hotpot (Oct 2024 update) The post NEX Isetan's 29-stall Sakura Matsuri Japanese food fair makes a comeback appeared first on
