Little Farms Opens New Flagship Store at Tanglin Mall
Little Farms Opens New Flagship Store at Tanglin Mall
Singapore’s friendly neighbourhood grocer launches its 6th location with its signature curated wholefoods store, a delicious all-day dining café, live artisanal bakery by Starter Lab and a team of passionate food experts
17 June 2022, Singapore – Little Farms, the specialty grocer renowned for its curated selection of high quality all-natural and organic produce, opens its doors today at Tanglin Mall. Offering its customers the freshest assortment of groceries, meats, dairy, seafood and plant-based alternatives procured from ethical and traceable sources, Little Farms will now sell and serve some of Singapore’s best bread through its new and long-term partnership with celebrated bakery Starter Lab.
Having opened its first store in Valley Point Shopping Centre in February 2016, Little Farms has been continuously expanding to meet the growing demand in Singapore for artisanal, curated all-natural food offerings. Buying directly from farms and suppliers where possible, Little Farms has longstanding relationships with independent suppliers and farmers, and ensures peak freshness and full traceability are maintained from farm to store.
Over the years, its truthful approach and unique selection of products have won the hearts of parents, millennials and food-loving, health-conscious consumers looking to stock their kitchens with delicious and nutritious items. Their hand selected range of pantry and fresh produce includes organic, gluten-free, free-range, vegan and ketogenic offerings, all sold in warm and friendly settings in convenient locations around Singapore as well as online.
The inviting new flagship outlet in Tanglin includes the grocery store with a butcher counter, deli counter, specialty cheese department, a wine shop and Starter Lab bakery, as well as Little Farms Table, the next generation of Little Farms' casual, all-day dining concept developed in collaboration with Starter Lab, which recently became part of Little Farms Group.
Joe Stevens, Chief Executive Officer of Little Farms says, “We started Little Farms to make the joys of fresh, high-quality, ethical food accessible to everyone. We wanted to bring about that personal connection residents have with their local markets, where customers are known on a first-name basis and treated to a warm welcome and great service. We believe our flagship presence in Tanglin Mall will be the best expression of Little Farms yet and aspire to become the neighbourhood’s favourite location for all-natural, healthy and delicious food.”
FIRST RATE FOOD FROM TRUSTED, ETHICAL SUPPLIERS
Little Farms provides a mindful approach to healthy living, the go-to destination in Singapore for carefully sourced food. Working with trusted independent farmers and suppliers from around the world, seasonal produce is harvested when ripe and ready to eat, then transported from farm to store in just 48 hours. Little Farms searches the planet for the very best products it can find for its customers, carefully considering the provenance (farmers and artisanal suppliers it trusts), ingredients (no artificial flavourings and additives) and taste (delicious) to make sure each product meets its high-quality standards. Products from local artisan suppliers include plant protein maker Angie’s Tempeh, who handmakes tempeh in small batches with organic ingredients each week; local gluten-free bread and granolas by The Whole Kitchen; Fusspot & Foodie healthy meal kits for kids; and hydroponic greens by Artisan Green, amongst other all-natural, healthy foods like cereals, nuts, dips, and kombucha.
THE MOTHER OF ALL BREAD: STARTER LAB
Little Farms recently acquired Singapore’s favourite artisanal sourdough specialist Starter Lab, renowned for their slow fermentation process and delicious naturally leavened breads and buttery pastries. Using premium ingredients, these wholesome loaves are baked daily by Starter Lab for all Little Farms stores. Little Farms Tanglin will feature a live, in-store bakery that mills small batches of grain for unique handcrafted loaves. Under the guidance of Min Siah, Founder and Visionary of Starter Lab, customers can watch their bread being handcrafted - from mill to table.
“When Little Farms first approached us with the idea of acquiring Starter Lab, we were excited by the prospect of continuing our journey together with them as our philosophy is aligned. Both Starter Lab and Little Farms place high emphasis on quality, sustainability, and supporting local and independent businesses. There is a mutual appreciation and respect for artisanal and fine products,” says Siah.
ALL-DAY DINING AT LITTLE FARMS TABLE
Building on the success of Little Farms' F&B concepts in River Valley and Katong, the new concept at Tanglin Mall is a destination in itself, diners at Little Farms Table can enjoy a menu of both indulgent and wholesome options from morning to evening, with dishes crafted from scratch using ingredients from Little Farms and Starter Lab. Hanging foliage and light-coloured tables made from recycled materials bathed in natural light provide a relaxing ambiance for up to 75 customers throughout the day. Baristas serve up some of the best coffee (Allpress Espresso) and tea in Singapore alongside delish pastries and open-face sourdough toasts, like the Honey Roasted Seasonal Stone Fruits ($17++) and Smoked Heirloom Tomatoes ($17++). Exclusively for dinner, fans of Starter Lab can relish in their signature “Starter” Blinis Board ($20++ for three people; $30++ for five people), griddle-fried crispy pancakes made from live starter used by the bakery and served with a medley of toppings like feta, tomatoes and “Edible Wall” greens, and handcrafted Sourdough Flatbreads (from $20++), in a variety of flavours like tomato, pepperoni, scamoza and pecorino. Little Farms Table also offers guests a range of delicious wines and handcrafted cocktails.
Wholesome salads exclusive to the Tanglin Mall outlet like the Spice-charred Cauliflower ($21++) and Avo, Quinoa & Feta Bowl ($22++) provide the ultimate nourishment. Fresh from the in-store butchery are meats showcased in dishes like Roast "Mount Barker" Chicken Breast ($26++) with root veggies, pearl barley risotto, feta and kale, and Braised Ox Cheek Pappardelle ($28++), featuring locally grown mushrooms from social enterprise urban farmers Mushroom Buddies, leaving guests feeling satiated. Kids are well catered to with a special child-friendly menu, and there are plenty of vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free options.
INTIMATE & INVITING ATMOSPHERE, KNOWLEDGEABLE & WARM HOSPITALITY
Inspired by bustling marketplaces in Australia, the warm, inviting space features a wooden “barn roof” and exposed concrete floors, with the live bakery, deli and butcher counters displayed prominently at the front, and the fresh produce further within. Bringing back the personal touch found at local markets, customers entering Little Farms at Tanglin Mall will be warmly welcomed by its team.
Little Farms’ Director of Butchery, Angharad Onions who hails from England’s award-winning butcher shop, HG Walter, shares wisdom on the best cuts of meat and suggested cooking methods, how the animals were raised, and new ways to spice up family favourites. Customers can browse the deli counter for recommendations on the best charcuterie, olives and other prepared foods to complement meals.
The store also features an “edible wall” by Grobrix, a Singapore-based vertical farming solution with a mission to encourage, empower, enthuse and educate urban communities to grow their own food and live healthier, more sustainable and self-sufficient lives. While the edible wall adds a lush aesthetic to the space, it more importantly provides Little Farms Table with a variety of vegetables and herbs like basil, kale, rosemary and oregano, all of which will be freshly harvested and incorporated into the menu. Customers can also approach any of the friendly staff to learn more about the in-store farming initiative.
The selection of natural products extends to a small range of personal care and cleaning items, including the revolutionary non-toxic, anti-bacterial, anti-viral and sustainable detergent by Aquama. A new feature only available in the Tanglin Mall store, customers can try, buy and refill Aquama’s family-friendly, hypoallergenic cleaning solution made using only water, salt and electricity.
Opened on 16 June 2022, Little Farms’ new flagship store is located at 02-136/138, Tanglin Mall, 163 Tanglin Rd, Singapore 247933.
Address: #02-136/138, Tanglin Mall, 163 Tanglin Rd, Singapore 247933
Tel: +65 3163 6344
