Hakumai has opened at International Plaza.

Hakumai stands for Japonica, a short-grain white rice that forms a staple in the traditional Japanese diet.

They pride themselves on serving you Japanese delights prepared with ingredients of the finest and freshest quality. A menu comprising set meals, à la carte items and Omakase have been thoughtfully designed to cater for your respective tastes and budgets.

If you are opting to "do omakase", you will be presented with a series of delectable courses that exhibit the chef's creativity. The courses typically comprise seasonal items that range from cooked dishes to raw delights.

Hakumai is helmed by Executive Chef Gary Ng, who has 22 years of Japanese culinary experience.

#01-50A International Plaza, 10 Anson Road

Tel: +65 62244790

Ya Kun Kava Toast strives to establish itself as a household name in Singapore and Asia, offering you delectable kaya toast as well as other complementary traditional food and beverages. They have just opened yet another store at Parkway Parade.

From its humble beginnings as a modest coffee stall in the 1940s, the name Ya Kun has become synonymous with unparalleled kaya toast and enjoyed amidst a cosy atmosphere. Today, Ya Kun continues to delight fans and attract converts.

Ya Kun's specially formulated kaya (or egg and coconut jam) is made from a proprietary recipe comprising coconut milk, sugar, eggs fragrant pandan. No preservatives, artificial colouring and artificial flavouring are added and only the finest ingredients are used.

#01-14B Parkway Parade, 80 Marine Parade Road

Tel: +65 63488955 or e-mail: [email protected]

Chewy Junior has opened a new outlet at The Star Vista.

Sink your teeth into your first Chewy Junior and you'll know it's not any ordinary cream puff.

It's crispy on the outside, yet soft and chewy on the inside, making it perfect to munch on. The puffs were an accidental creation by founder Kevin Ong, who had experimented with a blend of recipes from two different countries. It then took him two years to adjust the processes and bring the puffs to perfection. The result is a healthier version as the puffs are baked and not fried and use only the finest ingredients and pure dairy products from mother nature.

Chewy Junior sells thousands of puffs daily in every outlet. You'll be spoilt with choice with their selection of delicious flavours to choose from.

#01-23 The Star Vista, 1 Vista Exchange Green

Tel: +65 97359178

Four Leaves is now open at Star Vista.

Established since 1981, Four Leaves has developed into one of the leading bakery chains in Singapore. They started their first humble outlet at Nutmeg Road, and have achieved a great number of successes since then.

They are committed to providing innovative and quality bakery products, it has always been a Four Leaves policy to bring in Japanese technical advisors to constantly create new products and implement stringent quality controls.

Walking into any Four Leaves bakery, you will be welcomed by the aroma of freshly baked products, as well as the wide range of products that they offer.

Each and every one of their products is handmade by their bakers using the finest ingredients, displaying their passion for good baking. A fabulous choice of bakery products awaits you.

#B1-33 Star Vista, 1 Vista Exchange Green

Tel: +65 66596580

Twelve Cupcakes is now open at the Grandstand Shopping Mall.

Twelve Cupcakes was founded by Daniel Ong and Jaime Teo. The menu was inspired by flavours she liked to bake and flavours he likes to eat. Spurred by friends and fans, they decided to open their doors to share their pursuit of deliciousness.

They use the finest ingredients to create freshly baked cupcakes everyday.

Cupcakes are custom made just for the asian palate. You will like their fluffy and moist cakes combined with smooth buttercream that isn't overly oily or sweet. There is something for everybody.

At Twelve Cupcakes they want to celebrate the simple things in life. They have put he best ingredients together to create something special just of you. Every bite will put a smile on your face.

Have a try at their "Red Velvet" cupcake: Vanilla cream cheese on a classic red velvet cupcake and the "Expresso" cupcake: expresso infused buttercream on a moist coffee cupcake.

#01-04 The Grandstand, 200 Turf Club Road

Tel: +65 62797300

Laline is now open at Bugis Junction. The internationally  successful store, specializes in aromatic bath & body care products for body and soul.

Laline's beauty line was created by two Israeli cousins who had a solid friendship and made their dream come true with the opening of their first store in 1999. The strong family connection and the feminine bond are uniquely reflected in the warm and welcoming customer experience offered in more than 60 Laline boutiques worldwide.

Laline's products are a balanced work of art consisting of blending only the finest ingredients of nature together with innovative research and science. Committed to quality, Laline uses essential oils and scents sourced in the Provence region of France and mineral salts from the Dead Sea, and marries them together until they reach perfect aroma and texture. They pride themselves on being a cruelty-free company.

With special collections for men, babies, girls and women of all ages, the Laline line of products will appeal to the whole family. They offer a significant variety of original scents that were created especially for the company and a wide selection of products that include soaps and candles, lotions and fragrances, accessories and loungewear, all beautifully packaged in vintage chic recyclable containers.

Laline's retail environment offers an escape from the noise and stresses of the day, a sanctuary of pampering moments out of the busy life. The all-white shabby-chic boutique design exudes a pure clean atmosphere that goes hand-in-hand with the Laline promise to nourish the body and soul.

#01-21 Bugis Junction, 200 Victoria Street 

Tel: +65 65576557

Ciel, heaven in French, aptly describes Ciel Patisserie where French based desserts are seen in their pure and unadultered form.

Made with the freshest and finest ingredients sourced overseas and locally, the desserts found here are simple, rich and decadent.

Each pastry is made with care and consideration for the customers, and quality is not compromised.

Perfect for a celebration or just an everyday treat, a slice of heaven is what they hope people will find at Ciel Patisserie.

Cakes, pastries & desserts - made with love by Ciel and now exclusively available from their beautiful new store at Midlink Plaza.

122 Middle Road, #01-16 Midlink Plaza

Tel: +65 97974859 or email: [email protected]