There’s A Japanese Food Festival At Orchard This March 2023 With Snacks From Kyoto & Other Parts Of Japan

There are always 2 groups of Singaporeans during this time of the year: 1) Those who are chattering non-stop about their upcoming hanami trips to Japan and 2) Those who are suffering from FOMO. If you fall in the latter group here’s something to cheer you up a little. There’s a limited-time Japan Select & Kyo-mono Festival happening at Orchard for a limited period of time this March 2023, with delectable specialty treats from Kyoto as well as the rest of Japan.

P.S.: For more outing ideas, check out our list of 20 new things to do in March 2023.

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Organised by Takashimaya and held at their B2 Food Hall, the Japan Select & Kyo-mono Festival has a special focus on Kyoto-made treats, but also features snacks from the rest of Japan. Matcha fanatics will love the Soft Serve Ice Cream from Chikiriya, a teahouse in Kyoto. Get them in flavours of both Matcha and Houjicha for a reasonable $8 each.

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Another foreseeable hit are the stuffed waffles from Uchinada’s famous iWAFFLE, ranging from $4 to $7.50 depending on the flavour you choose. Pick from fruity options to those with custard cream, chocolate, and more.

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Also to look forward to are the highly-raved Mochi Obanyaki Pancakes from Hokkaido’s Maruamami. These cost $4 to $4.50 per piece, or at a slightly discounted rate of 3 for $10. Just look at all that oozy, chewy goodness!

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Miel Mie, a pure honey specialty store that’s been around since the 1930s, will be present as well. Other than their jars of 100% pure honey, they also have this unique Lip Honey Lab product that’s perfect for those who love all things sweet. It’s basically a lip gloss, but get this - you can also use it as a tube of “portable honey” and enjoy it anytime, anywhere. Talk about taking one’s obsession to the next level!

One tube costs $14, and two tubes cost $24.

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Newfangled creations aside, there will also be traditional Japanese snacks, including the colourful Kyoto Candy ($8 each, 2 for $14) and assorted Rice Crackers Eetokodori ($11 each, 2 for $18) - perfect for stocking up your pantry with in preparation for both sweet and savoury cravings.

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Gift-worthy items in pretty packaging are aplenty too. Some examples include Warabi Mochi ($9) in various flavours, boxed Castella Sponge Cakes ($24) in original or matcha versions, and vegetable Rice Crackers ($10) made from tomatoes and spring onions.

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Sake-lovers will be glad to know that there will be a sizeable range of Japanese rice wines, ranging from $50 to $250 by the bottle or $15 in a convenient cup form.

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This Japanese food fair at Takashimaya will be running till 20 March 2023.

Japan Select & Kyo-mono Festival at Takashimaya
Date: Until 20 March 2023
Location: Takashimaya Food Hall at Basement 2
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