Jamie's Italian (UK)

Godiva (Belgium)

Founded in 1926, Belgium’s Godiva is one of the world’s most iconic chocolate brands. Now it’s opening a store, or two, in Bangkok. An official Facebook post by Godiva Thailand says an outlet will open in CentralWorld, while a billboard spotted at Siam Paragon also claims a December opening. Godiva’s stores, which can already be found in Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia, sell not only boxed chocolates but also incredibly rich soft-serve ice creams. www.fb.com/GodivaThailand

Pablo (Japan)

Hot on the heels of Hokkaido’s Bake, there’s a new Japanese cheese tart condender coming to town. Introducing Osaka’s Pablo. Since launching around two years ago, this creamy pudding-like tart in the trademark crispy shell has been lauded as one of its hometown’s must-try treats, causing some pretty lengthy queues. We can also expect a few specially flavored cheese tarts, like matcha, when the store opens at Siam Paragon on Oct 27. www.fb.com/PABLOCheesetartThailand