8 Must-Eat Snacks At Waterway Point's Hanabi Matsuri That Taste As Good As They Look
Wishing you were in Japan for the summer? While you can't enjoy the famed fireworks displays, cultural festivals and beach holiday montage from home, indulging in Japanese seasonal street food requires no plane ticket at all! And thanks to Isetan's Hanabi Matsuri at Waterway Point, which is running from now till 6 July 2025, you can savour all of these goodies in one place.
From brightly coloured shaved ice to award-winning fried chicken, here's our pick of 8 must-eat items at the fair — trust us, we tasted them all!
1. Roasted Wagyu Beef Burger
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Those who love a good beef burger, make a beeline to Niku Niku Butchery! Each of their Roasted Wagyu Beef Burgers ($14) comes absolutely packed full of juicy, melt-in-your-mouth beef slices, along with caramelised onions, all served up inside warm, toasted buns.
2. Gelato Shaved Ice
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No summer food fair is complete without a heaping serving of shaved ice, especially when they look as pretty as the ones from Shiroyama. This refreshing Gelato Shaved Ice ($14) comes in refreshing flavours like strawberry, pistachio, and muscat grape. Plus, the generous serving sizes makes it perfect for sharing!
3. Takoyaki
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Warm, satisfying, savoury and easy to eat without getting your hands all sticky and gooey… yes, it's Takoyaki ($9 per plate)! This is one go-to street food item we just can't get enough of, especially since Nakayama Shokuhin has a variety of flavours to try. Here, you can get a plate of original, spring onion, cheese, or mentaiko mayo takoyaki.
4. Unagi Bento
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If you're a seafood enthusiast, or are just feeling extra hungry, head down to Tsukiji Unagi Shokudo for their selection of Tokyo-Style Unagi ($10 for 1 pc, $18 for 2 pc) and Unagi Bentos ($23). The bentos contain a huge serving of plump and deliciously grilled unagi, alongside delightful fried rice and other traditional Japanese side dishes.
5. Mini Taiyaki
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The only thing better than Taiyaki (fish-shaped pastries filled with red bean paste or other fillings) in bite-sized pieces? Being able to mix-and-match flavours! You can pick and choose from flavours like chocolate, matcha, strawberry milk, caramel and more at Yakimono Club — these mini snacks are priced at $10 for 16pcs, $13 for 24pcs, and $18 for 35pcs.
6. Fried Chicken
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Here's some fried chicken you'll want to get in your hands (and mouth) ASAP! We're not exaggerating, Higo Marunoya's prize-winning Fried Chicken ($7.95 for 100g) is made extra crispy, succulent and are best eaten hot. These karaage have won the Kumamoto Fried Chicken Championship for 3 consecutive years, so they're not here to play around.
7. Candied Fruits
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This one's a real treat for anyone with a sweet tooth. The brightly coloured candied fruits come in the popular Strawberry ($5) and Apple ($5) varieties, as well as in the form of Oranges ($5), Shine Muscat Grapes ($8), and Purple Grapes ($5). For those who enjoy a little extra chewiness, the Kawaii Marshmallow Candy ($4) is worth looking out for as well.
8. 3-Colour Dango, Warabimochi, Strawberry Daifuku & More
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To round it all off, treat yourself to some bouncy, chewy 3-Colour Dango ($3 per 3pc stick), Warabimochi ($10 for 250g), fresh Strawberry Daifuku ($10 for 2pc) and more at Yakimono Club. You'll also find lesser-known treats like Purple Sweet Potato Mochi ($3 per 3pc stick), Sakura Mochi ($3) and Salted Beans Mochi ($3). With so many options available, there's bound to be something for every type of snacker!
Isetan's Hanabi Matsuri @ Waterway Point
Date: From now till 6 July 2025
Location: Waterway Point, Village Square, L1, West Wing
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