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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
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Eunice Quek is STFood online editor at The Straits Times. She covers all things trending in the food and beverage scene.
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