Kura is a hidden gem of a patisserie at South Bridge Road, serving up pretty tarts and desserts. Their signature Black Forest, is a perfect orb of cherry compote and chocolate sponge enveloped in silky 70 percent Fleur De Cao Chocolate Mousse, which result in a bite that is luxurious but not overwhelming. The Earl Grey Tart is also a delicate treat made with almond cream, chocolate ganache and cho...

Hailing from the beautiful canal city of Otaru, LeTAO specialises in cakes and cookies. You can also find shokupan, chocolates, and biscuits here. Fans of Swiss rolls should give the Jersey Milk Swiss Roll a shot. Though simple in appearance, it is said to be sophisticated in taste. Their cookie boxes also make for a great gift. Check out the Otaru Rue Ironai Fromage Cookies and The Noir Darjeelin...

For some healthy fresh bakes, drop by Mama Patisserie, a humble bakery shop known for their large variety. Apart from cakes and cookies, this bakery also serves up stuffed buns with a Japanese twist. Try the popular Green Tea Anpan, which features a matcha bread roll stuffed with sweet red bean filling, or the nutty Black Sesame Yam Bun which comes with yam filling in the centre. Pro tip: Come aft...

At Morimori Yogashi, expect a wide range of hand-made pastries, breads and cakes, using quality ingredients mainly imported from Japan. This includes milk and cream cheese from Hokkaido, kokuto (Okinawa black sugar), mild Hakata sea salt, Sumifru banana, and Shibori yuzu juice. Must-trys include the Fujisawa Garlic Cheese Bread and the signature Hokkaido Burnt Cheesecake. Alternatively, try the Ja...

Established in 2016, Oishi Pan Bakery specialises in handmade Japanese baked goods. Popular items include the Black Sesame Japanese Milk Bread, QQ Mochi Bread, and Earl Grey White Chocolate Bread. Oishi Pan also prides itself on its vegetarian breads made without eggs—sourdough, ciabatta, rye bread, and more! Address: 190 Lor 6 Toa Payoh, #01-572, Singapore 310190 Opening Hours: 8 am–9:30 pm d...

Paaru is one of the newest additions to Pearl’s Hill Terrace and the bakery is helmed by a Japanese baker with almost 20 years of experience. The menu is built around their shokupan, which is honestly the star of the show. Paaru offers all-day breakfasts where you can choose to have your shokupan with eggs or with homemade jam. You can also opt for add-ons like the portobello mushroom or thick-cut...

Pantler combines fine craftsmanship with high-quality ingredients such as Japanese flour and French A.O.C. butter. The Choux a la Crème is their signature offering and it wows with its airiness, generous filling of pastry cream, and addictively textural nougatine crust. Other winning creations includes the Chocolate Croissant, Pantler Cheesecake, Strawberry Shortcake and Choco Pistachio. Addres...

Provence is a unique Japanese-style bakery and cafe in Singapore. Every piece of bread in Provence is handmade from scratch and you can taste the quality in every bite. Their winning signature is their Wassant – petite and fluffy buns swirled with chocolate, custard or kaya that are well-loved by folks of all ages. For a healthier option, get their walnut flower bun, which combines wholewheat doug...

Pullman Bakery started in a home kitchen in Hokkaido in 1978 and has since blossomed into a chain with outlets worldwide. Their Curry Hokkaido Bun is a popular pick, packed with curried potato chunks that is mildly spicy. If you prefer something without spice, you can opt for their Sweet Potato Donut which features sweet potato chunks and paste, or the Mentaiko Cheese Chikuwa Roll Bread! Addres...

The popular Japanese confectionery chain specialises in sweets such as cookies, cakes and soft serves made of Hokkaido Jersey milk, French camembert cheese and guérande salt. The signature item is the Salt and Camembert Cookies, where the Camembert cheese white chocolate filling provides a savoury-sweet pairing. The Milk Cheesecake is another popular item. Made of cream cheese from France and Hokk...