Korean restaurant Gwangjang Gaon, Swiss sportswear brand On and more now open at Jewel Changi Airport
First up is the debut of Gwangjang Gaon, a well-loved Korean restaurant, now with its first overseas outlet right here at Jewel Changi Airport. If you've dined at its outlets in Korea, you'll know there's always a queue for crowd favourites like the Gaon Galbi, samgyetang, kimchi jjigae, and bibimbap. At the helm of the restaurant is Hyo Soon Park, who clinched the prestigious Seoul Blue Ribbon Award this year.
Joining the line-up is Swiss sportswear brand On, debuting its first Singapore store. The two-storey flagship carries everything from footwear and apparel to accessories, and you can also find bestsellers like the Cloudmonster and Cloudrunner here.
And if you're into the blind box craze, keep an eye out for the upcoming Pop Play Planet Café. This quirky café will offer a curated selection of designer collectibles, alongside premium coffee and delectable desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Other new store openings at Jewel Changi Airport include Kate Spade, Solace Studios, Brazil Kitchen, Cha Mulan, Mngata G, Llao Llao and Subway. Time to pencil in another visit to the east, if you're not there already.
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