Name: Giraffa Westgate
Address: 3 Gateway Drive, #02-05A Westgate, Singapore, 608532, SG
Price range: $

Question 1

What is Giraffa?

Accepted Answer

Giraffa (ジラッファ) is a famous Japanese kare pan (curry bread) specialist from Kamakura, known for their deep-fried cheese curry buns. Originally located on Komachi Street near Kamakura Station, they are famous for long queues and have won the Japanese Golden Award (Curry Grand Prix) for 3 consecutive years. The Singapore Westgate outlet is their FIRST-EVER international expansion outside Japan. The menu has one item: the Giraffa Curry Cheese Bread.

Question 2

Where is Giraffa in Jurong?

Accepted Answer

Giraffa is at Westgate #02-05A, Level 2, 3 Gateway Drive, Singapore 608532. Connected to Jurong East MRT (EW24/JE5). Kiosk format with self-service ordering. Open daily approximately 11am-10pm.

Question 3

Is Giraffa halal?

Accepted Answer

No. Giraffa is NOT halal-certified. The curry filling contains both pork and beef. For halal Japanese food in Jurong, try Tokyo Shokudo (halal ramen and tendon), Flipper's (halal souffle pancakes), Hei Sushi (halal sushi belt), Sukiya (halal gyudon), Pepper Lunch (halal teppan), or Monster Planet (halal curry).

Question 4

How much does Giraffa cost?

Accepted Answer

The Giraffa Curry Cheese Bread costs S$3.60-5.60. The price has varied since opening (launched at S$5.60, later reduced to S$3.60 based on customer feedback, current price may vary). In Japan, the same item costs 400-450 yen (approximately S$3.90). Occasional promotions include 1-for-1 deals.

Question 5

What is inside the curry bread?

Accepted Answer

Inside the Giraffa Curry Cheese Bread: (1) A milk-flavoured dough bun — soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet. (2) Gooey mozzarella cheese that stretches when you pull the bun apart. (3) Japanese curry made with 30+ spices (including cumin and turmeric), stewed pork and beef, honey, apples, tomatoes, and wine. The exterior is coated in a specially formulated light breadcrumb batter (not standard panko) and deep-fried to create an airy yet crispy shell. Despite being fully deep-fried, it does not taste oily.

Question 6

What is kare pan?

Accepted Answer

Kare pan (カレーパン, curry bread) is a classic Japanese bakery item: Japanese-style curry wrapped in bread dough, coated in breadcrumbs, and deep-fried until golden and crispy. It is one of Japan most popular savoury breads (alongside melon pan and anpan), available at virtually every bakery in Japan. Giraffa elevated this humble street snack by adding mozzarella cheese, using 30+ spice curry with honey-apple sweetness, and developing a proprietary batter that creates an unusually airy crunch. The result won the Curry Grand Prix 3 years running.

Question 7

Why is the Singapore outlet significant?

Accepted Answer

Westgate is Giraffa FIRST-EVER outlet outside Japan. This is significant because Japanese food brands typically expand to other Asian cities (Bangkok, Taipei, Hong Kong) before Singapore. Giraffa chose Singapore as their international debut, suggesting confidence in Singapore appreciation for quality Japanese food. For Singaporeans who have queued at the Kamakura original, this eliminates the need for a flight.

Question 8

How long is the wait?

Accepted Answer

The buns are made to order, so expect 5-10 minutes for preparation. They are served fresh and very hot — wait another 5-10 minutes for them to cool enough to eat comfortably. During the opening period, the kiosk sold out completely by early afternoon. Now the queues are shorter but the buns remain made fresh.

Question 9

What is Kamakura?

Accepted Answer

Kamakura (鎌倉) is a coastal city in Kanagawa Prefecture, about 50km south of Tokyo. It was Japan capital during the Kamakura Period (1185-1333) and is famous for the Great Buddha (Daibutsu), numerous ancient temples, and the charming Komachi Street — a pedestrian shopping lane near the station lined with traditional Japanese shops, cafes, and food vendors. Giraffa on Komachi Street is one of the most popular stops for visitors, alongside other local specialties like shirasu (baby whitebait) and matcha sweets. The Westgate outlet brings a piece of Kamakura street food culture to Jurong.

Question 10

What are tips for eating Giraffa?

Accepted Answer

Tips: (1) Wait for it to cool slightly after receiving — the cheese inside is molten hot. (2) Do NOT microwave if taking away — use an oven or toaster oven to reheat for crispiness. (3) Eat it fresh for the best texture contrast (crispy exterior, fluffy bun, gooey cheese). (4) Request no paper wrapping for takeaway if you are sensitive to the wrapper smell. (5) Come before 2pm on weekends to avoid sell-outs.

Curry Cheese Bread ★	S$3.60-5.60
Drinks	varies

☪️ Tokyo Shokudo - Halal Ramen + Tendon	Westgate L3
☪️ Flipper's - Halal Souffle Pancakes	Westgate L1
☪️ Sukiya - Halal Gyudon	JEM + JP

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