{
  "id": 329474,
  "title": "Japanese-French patisserie Pantler to close after 12 years unless a buyer takes over",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/japanese-french-patisserie-pantler-to-close-after-12-years-unless-a-329474",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-07T05:36:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNA - Singapore",
    "slug": "cna-singapore",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/dining/pantler-closing-12-years-buyer-singapore-6305386"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Japanese-French patisserie Pantler faces potential closure after 12 years unless a new buyer steps forward. The River Valley Road bakery, founded by Singaporean Matthias Phua and Japanese pastry chef Tomoharu Morita in 2014, announced its possible end on Aug 30 in an Instagram post. Pantler's owners hope to find someone to continue the brand, but if no buyer emerges, the shop will close permanently. The duo, who previously worked at Grand Hyatt Tokyo and Joel Robuchon Singapore, transitioned from a small bakery on Telok Ayer Street to a larger location in February 2021. Pantler is known for its refined pastries, including the Yatsura, Chou a la Creme, Cheesecake, and Strawberry Shortcake. Phua expressed hope that Pantler's journey would continue under a new owner, while also considering converting the physical shop into a central kitchen for online orders.",
  "summary": "The Japanese-French patisserie at River Valley Road is looking for someone to continue the brand rather than shutting it down permanently on Aug 30.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Japanese-French patisserie Pantler to close after 12 years unless a buyer takes over",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/japanese-french-patisserie-pantler-to-close-after-12-years-unless-a",
        "published": "2026-08-07T05:36:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}