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🇯🇵 Since 1961🌾 Shichifuku💰 S$2-5

Gokoku 五穀

📍 Tampines Mall #B1-K7🍞 Japanese Bakery · Bread · Pastry💰 S$2–5 / item
🌐 Website🛒 Order Online

Why Gokoku

🇯🇵 Kobe 1961
Kobe, Japan 1961. Over sixty years of unbroken Japanese bread-making heritage passed down through generations of master bakers. Sakadane fermented dough. Generational mastery. Not trendy — proven.
🌾 WA (和) Philosophy
Authentic WA (和) bakery. Japanese flour + sakadane + brown rice. Pillowy-soft, chewy, naturally sweet. Distinctly Japanese texture.
💰 S$2-5
Most items under S$3. 3-4 breads = S$7-12. Cheapest way to experience authentic Japanese food culture.
🌾 Health-Focused
5 Grains 7 Fortunes. Shichifuku Pan = brown rice, sunflower, malt, oatmeal, linseed, soybean, spelt. High fibre + minerals. Delicious AND nutritious.

About

Operated by RE&S Group, one of Singapore largest Japanese F&B operators. Kobe Japan heritage spanning over 60 years of continuous bread-making excellence. Tampines Mall B1 since Aug 2021. Authentic neighbourhood-style Japanese bread that you would find walking through the backstreets of Kobe or the shopping arcades of Osaka. The kind of bread that Japanese families buy daily from their local bakery.

Everything is baked fresh daily from scratch using premium Japanese flour imported specifically for Gokoku bakeries. No pre-made frozen dough, no shortcuts, no artificial preservatives. Shichifuku Pan = 7 grains. Meiho Toast = overnight-aged dough. The legendary Malt Kurumi walnut bread sells over 40,000 pieces every single month across Gokoku bakeries in Japan — a testament to its addictive combination of chewy malt bread and crunchy walnuts.

Recommended For

🍞 Japanese Bread🌾 Healthy Grains💰 Budget🎁 Gifts

Menu & Pricing

Signatures ★

Shichifuku Pan ★★~S$2.50
Hokkaido Anpan ★~S$2.50
Mochi Mochi Cheese ★~S$2.50
Butter Shio Pan ★~S$1.80
Jumbo Coronet ★~S$2.30

Popular Flavours

Kare Pan~S$2.80
Malt Kurumi~S$2.30
Mentaiko Bread~S$2.80
Matcha Bread~S$2.50
Teriyaki Chicken Bread~S$2.80
Crispy Choco Pafu~S$2.30

Toast & Loaf

Meiho Toast~S$5-6
Fuji Apple & Caramel Kouign-Amann~S$3.50

Practical Info

Address
4 Tampines Central 5, #B1-K7, Tampines Mall, Singapore 529510
Hours
Daily: 10am–10pm
MRT
Tampines (EW2/DT32) — Tampines Mall B1
Order Online
order.gokoku.com.sg
Delivery
GrabFood · foodpanda · Islandwide (min S$100)
Loyalty
Gokoku Club (points + birthday rewards)
Group
RE&S (Ichiban Boshi, Kuriya, Mister Donut)
SG Outlets
4: Great World, Jurong Point, NEX, Tampines Mall

Understanding Japanese Bread

🍞 Shokupan & the Japanese Bread Culture

Japan = one of world's most sophisticated bread cultures. Pillowy soft, subtly sweet, fine crumb, umami fillings. Gokoku adds WA philosophy: sakadane fermented starter, brown rice, multi-grain. 60 years of Kobe tradition in every bite.

Editor's Note

Honest Assessment

Quiet B1 gem. Genuinely Japanese bread. Shio Pan = perfection. Anpan = balanced. Mochi Mochi = addictive. Caveats: portions shrinking, weekend service slow, prices up. But S$2-5 = cheapest authentic Japanese in Tampines. Buy Shichifuku + Mochi Mochi = S$5 experience no restaurant matches.

Photos

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Location

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Shopping Guide

First Timer: 3 Must-Buys
Shio Pan + Anpan + Mochi Mochi = S$6.80 for 3 breads. Less than one ramen bowl.
Weekly Essentials
Meiho Toast breakfast + Shichifuku lunch + Kurumi snack = S$10-12/week artisan bread.
Gift Box Idea
Meiho Toast + 2 Coronets + 2 Anpan = S$15 gift. Tote bag during promos.
Best Time: 10-11am
First batch 10-10:30am. Weekday mornings = full selection + no queue + warm bread.

Bread Glossary

Anpan=red bean. Shio Pan=salt butter. Kare Pan=curry. Mochi Mochi=chewy rice. Coronet=cream cone. Shichifuku=7 grains. Sakadane=rice starter. Know these to navigate the display.

RE&S in Tampines

RE&S in Tampines: Gokoku (bakery) + Ichiban Boshi (restaurant) + Mister Donut (dessert). All walking distance from MRT. Breakfast + lunch + treat from one group.

Full Ecosystem

15+ Japanese options across 3 malls. Sushi S$1.50-40. Ramen. Gyudon. Curry. Teppan. Wagyu. Udon. Bakery. 4 halal certified. S$1.50 to S$58. All within 5 min walk of Tampines MRT. Most comprehensive Japanese ecosystem east of CBD.

Japanese Bread vs Western Bread

Why Japanese Bread Tastes Different

Tangzhong + yudane + sakadane = why Japanese bread is softer, sweeter, longer-lasting. 400 years of technique. Gokoku 60-year Kobe heritage = pinnacle. S$1.80 Shio Pan vs supermarket bread = technique gap. Next time you are at Gokoku, buy one Shio Pan and one supermarket butter roll. Taste them side by side. The difference will be immediately obvious. That is 400 years of Japanese bread culture in a single bite.

Bread Pairing Ideas

Breakfast Pairing
Meiho Toast (sliced and toasted lightly) + butter + jam = authentic Japanese kissaten breakfast experience. The natural sweetness of the overnight-aged dough means you need less jam than with standard bread. Pair with a cup of pour-over coffee for the full Japanese morning kissaten aesthetic. Total cost: approximately S$7 (toast loaf lasts 3-4 breakfasts).
Afternoon Tea
Jumbo Coronet (Custard) + Crispy Choco Pafu + hot green tea = Japanese-style afternoon tea for under S$6. The coronet crispy shell with creamy custard and the light chocolate puff complement each other perfectly. More refined than cafe cakes, less expensive than hotel afternoon tea.
Picnic Pack
For a Tampines park picnic (try Tampines Eco Green or Bedok Reservoir nearby): 2 Kare Pan (curry bread) + 2 Teriyaki Chicken Bread + 2 Mochi Mochi Cheese + 2 bottles of green tea from FairPrice = under S$18 for two people. A complete Japanese-themed picnic without restaurant prices.
Post-Shopping Snack
After browsing Tampines Mall, grab a Butter Shio Pan (S$1.80) and a Hokkaido Anpan (S$2.50) = S$4.30 for two satisfying Japanese breads to eat while walking. Lighter than a full restaurant meal, more satisfying than a coffee shop muffin, and authentically Japanese.

Tampines Mall B1 Food Map

TM B1: Gokoku + food court. Full mall: B1 Gokoku bread, L3 Genki Sushi, L4 Itacho + Zanmai + Ajisen + Tokyo Shokudo. 6 Japanese across 3 floors. S$2 artisan bread to S$35 premium sashimi platter. This concentration of Japanese food within one building rivals dedicated Japanese food streets in Tokyo department stores like Isetan Shinjuku or Takashimaya Nihonbashi.