Takashimaya

Takashimaya is a good smelling mall. My man was walking more than usual just because of the smell. Surroundings is good and luxurious. We were here just because he got me my perfume, Chanel.

My review for the basement level that holds many choices of Japanese and Asian food galore. This level is huge with isles and isles of stalls selling fresh cooked and packaged meats, baked pastries and bread and the list goes on. This is a must stop here. I have to go back and buy Dutch crunch rolls from the bakery, which is amazing with so many choices.

The baby fair at Taka, which takes place a few times a year, is a must visit for mommies to be (and the gifters that love them). Great deals vs. local stores, nice selection of baby equipment (from strollers to pumps to play gear) and reasonably knowledgeable sales staff.
Best of all, if you arrive early (around opening time), you can avoid all the crazy crowds that usually flock to baby fairs.
We were also surprised to receive a small gift bag with useful samples and such at check out!
I would have liked to see more cute baby clothes on offer, but I’ve found that it’s easier to order these from the U.S. as I can get cheaper, cuter clothes, often with free shipping!
PARTING THOUGHT: many vendors offer home delivery, so once all your shopping is wrapped up, get it delivered and you’ll be free to go sample the Japanese culinary delights on offer in the food court and gourmet food area! Now that’s some pleasurable parental multi tasking!

This is one of my most favourite stores in Singapore. It’s massive and has stuff to suit all.
It has a food area, collectables, clothes, shoes, gadgets, a money changer, You name it.
Some things can be pricey, especially the designer stuff but there’s always sales and promotions going on.
I always have to visit here when I visit Singapore.

Another huge shopping center/​department in Singapore. I love the large selection of cute and beautiful things. I feels like an Asian Westfield. Mixer of expensive-​ish items with affordable selections (american, european and asian brands). plenty of restaurants to choose from. lots of gifts for kids if needed.

nice department store with lots of selection of unique items. as far as price goes not cheap but you will find unique things that you might not find elsewhere. i picked up 2 SIGG bottles that cannot be found at other retail stores.

I generally don’t like crowds, and I rarely need any housewares or things, so you won’t find me visiting Takashimaya much. But the things I’ve bought here have served me well, so 3 stars it is.
As a department store, Takashimaya is sprawling. There’s so much packed in there to check out. And every time they feature something in the atrium, it is MADNESS! I’ve seen them do food fairs and focus on certain departments like luggages/​travel essentials, products for kids, and kitchenware, to name a few.
I’ve bought a coffee maker, tea kettle, vacuum cleaner, and rice cooker here. I could easily find all of these things at Mustafa, most likely at a lower price, but sometimes I’m just too lazy to venture out there. Plus, I know that anything I buy here is great quality.
What’s worth talking about is the basement where all the edible goodies are. They have a few F&B outlets and some great stalls that sell Japanese snacks and other fun Asian foods. I always end up here when my mother-​in-​law asks for these Japanese shrimp and scallop chips. They are pricy but definitely delish! The Cold Storage also seems to have a stronger focus on Asian food, instead of the usual western groceries for the expat community.

Just like the food court, Singapore Takashimaya is not as great as Tokyo Takashimaya.
3 basement floors and 8 levels.
Beautiful shoes.
Beautiful clothes.
Great cosmetic counters.
Yummy food selections.
A supermarket.
One rude worker…
The prices are expensive just like the original but the worker is not that friendly. I checked out some cute belts and was about to walk away when the worker said rude thing in Chinese (yes, I understood what you said) and yes, I can afford that.

forget the shopping. head to the basement and to the food court. there’s a ton of things to try. i got some pineapple cakes, cookies, prawn rolls and some beef jerky for snacks.
there’s a great japanese ice cream store that serves an awesome yuzu flavored ice cream. the tako balls are also pretty tasty and are piping hot.
the best thing might be the fresh peanut mochi. that might be crack and i’m severely withdrawing right now. i’m also a fan of the durian crêpe. mmm. durian.

I loved this mall growing up! My family used to spend summers in Singapore and coming to Takashimaya was always a treat. They have an awesome food court that has so many choices to choose from. There are so many AMAZING desserts to choose from and yes, most places serve the nectar of the Gods, MILO (chocolate drink, like Ovaltine but way better).
The mall is SUPER clean and all the employees are super hospitable. My favorite part of the mall is Kinokunya books because they sell texts that were published in every part of the world (so they will have a UK version of a book and also a US version, etc). Everything in this department store is super overpriced, like most places in Singapore. If you’re looking to time to kill, an air conditioned place to sit and enjoy Milo, or just shop, Takashimaya is a must visit (and Singapore being so small, I’m sure you’re bound to end up here during some part of your trip).
I love Orchard Road in general and Takshimaya is a great addition.

Really good place to stop by and get food on orchard rd. SOO much choice! Lots of small snacks, big meals, AND Dessert!
I just wish there was more seating, almost had to fight for a seat!

so crowded but there is a good reason why. The food court is always busy and so is the supermarket. The department store carry a lot of sales and great brands.
great service also. GST refund requires your passport. Customer service very efficient.

This was my teenage haunt back in the day.
Ha. seems like a lifetime ago when my friends and i would skip classes and hang out here by the sunken courtyard and sample every takeout snack from the food court.
there’re still some good eateries and shops here, but for me, it’s mostly nostalgic. None of the stores here really do anything for me.
But the food court with its wide array of Japanese, Korean, local food is still fun to explore

This used to be much more impressive but time has worked its magic on this place.
It’s still gone some nice shops but the luster just isn’t as strong.
It’s still a shopper’s paradise in a shopper’s paradise country (albeit at a price).
Plus it’s all connected to other malls such as Wisma so you can avoid all the humid stickiness!

Yes, yes, yes!!!
Forget the Western stores — go straight to the food court and enjoy! I loved the huge variety and probably overstuffed myself on less than $ 15 USD. Twas great — especially the chicken rice.
But yes, this place has a ton of variety that can satisfy any taste. Just beware — they don’t give out napkins so Westerners not used to this should carry a pack of tissues.

This, in my opinion, is the all-​in-​one combination of Bloomingdales and Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus that you see in USA.
It has a wide selection of everything that one would expect of a department store wth a good selection at all price points.
But this store is generally very crowded and it seems to me that Christmas happens everyday here!
Customer service is good and that makes the shopping experience better!

Takashimaya is one of many posh department stores both the locals and foreigners frequent for all their vanity needs. They do sell other products, but this place is much popular with vanity products-​especially for women.
My friend and I came here to scout for new alternatives for our skin care products. One of which that we considered as La Mer. The sales associate at that brand was very knowledgeable and professional in dealing with us. We had a lot of questions in which she patiently answered. She also managed to get to know us a bit just so she could have an idea of our lifestyle-​hence, presenting us products that fit our skin type and at the same time, it would be able to keep up with our respective lifestyles.
Although they offer branded products, it seems that it’s going to be worth paying for because of the information the sales associates share with you. More like a personalized customer service.

The only thing I like about Takashimaya Shopping Center are the food ‘fair’ in the basement and Kinokuniya.
The food fair has a fair bit of food ranging from korean street snacks to pasta bars for you to eat your lunch or dinner. There’s also a couple of bakeries and the occasional ‘themed’ fairs such as temporary booths selling chocolates or japanese specialties so do pop by the food basement if there’s anything.

One of the stalwart malls along Orchard road, I used to hang out here as a teen every other day sitting around the B2 square and just chilling out. Nowadays there are benches there (if you’re lucky enough to find a spot), and the Takashimaya food halls are still as varied and exciting as before.
The Takashimaya Shopping Centre itself isn’t particularly exciting for me — I find some portions of it, especially on the higher levels looking a little old, but I’ve never been a big fan of the department store concept to begin with. What I did love was that their shopping vouchers here have no expiry date and usually stocked up on make-​up in the beauty halls when I had to spend them.

Takashimaya is one of the largest and upscale shopping centers in Singapore and Orchard Road. The flagship store is Takashimaya, which is Japanese. There are designer bags, clothes and makeup within the department store.
There are also many designer shops within the shopping center. It also houses Pure Yoga in the office towers, which offers yoga all day. Downstairs has an extensive food court, supermarket and affordable shopping. this is a place where everyone can find something that they like.

An und für sich ist es mir dort zu teuer, allerdings gibt es einen riesengroßen Buchladen im Takashimaya, der auch deutsche Bücher hat! Lohnt sich also vor allem für Expats, die mal wieder ein neues deutsches Buch lesen möchten!