We Snacked Our Way Through Takashimaya’s Basement Food Fiesta 2025

#summervacay We popped by the Takashimaya Food Fiesta over the weekend, not really knowing what to expect this year, but it turned out to be quite a fun (and very full) afternoon. It’s held at the basement atrium of Ngee Ann City — the usual spot right next to Cold Storage — and will be around until 7 July. Some of the smaller stalls near the fountain are sticking around a little longer, till 9 July. There’s quite a mix of stalls this time — from cute desserts to hot savoury snacks and a few stalls selling frozen or ready-to-cook items too. We didn’t manage to try everything, but here’s what we got. First thing that caught our eye were the Sanrio macarons from Sugar Smith. Honestly, we mainly got them for how cute they looked — they had Hello Kitty, Kuromi, My Melody and all that. Almost too pretty to eat, but we still did. Taste-wise, sweet and quite standard for a macaron, but the packaging made it a good little gift. We also tried the Jeju Hallabong yogurt ice cream from the Korean stall. Refreshing and not too sweet, with a tangy citrus flavour. There was also grilled wagyu beef from Niku Master. We shared a small portion because it was on the pricier side, but the beef was really tender and rich — definitely one of the better bites we had. One thing we’d go back for is the clairssants from Keong Saik Bakery. We got a mix of flavours including Lemon Pistachio and Otak Chicken Floss. Super flaky and not too heavy — pretty easy to finish even after a few other snacks. Tried the Thai banana fritters too — crispy, a bit nutty from the sesame, and reminded us of street food in Thailand. And we couldn’t resist getting Dona Manis’ banana pie again. It’s one of those things we always look out for at these fairs. There were also lots of local snacks, traditional kueh, and small-batch bakes. Some stalls looked interesting but had long queues, so we skipped those for now. We might go back on a weekday if we’re nearby. If you’re planning to drop by, it’s best to go earlier in the day — some popular items were already sold out by the time we left. There’s no seating, but lots of people were just standing around the fountain area to eat. Overall, it’s a nice way to spend an hour or two if you’re already in town. Not everything is mind-blowing, but it’s fun to graze, snack, and try a bit of everything with friends. Just pace yourself — it’s very easy to over-order.