Eggcellent: Japan Style Egg Benedicts
In contrast to the earlier brunch places such as Sarabeth and Bubby's, Eggcellent is an all-day brunch restaurant that specializes in any dish made with organic eggs.The Original Benedicts (¥1200) is...
View ArticleRue Due Passy リュードパッシー: Takashimaya Patisserie Series Part 1
As previously shared here about a one-stop cake shop that amassed the best sweets from top patissiers in Tokyo, one can get a taste of delicious cakes without having to travel far out from central...
View ArticleFujiko Museum 藤子・F・不二雄ミュージアム: Doraemon Cafe
If you are heading to Fujiko museum, there is a cafe that offers food based on the theme of doraemon. 大長編ドラえもん「のび太の大魔境」のヘビー・スモーカーズ・フォレスト This is a new item from the latest feature film "Nobita's...
View ArticlePierre Herme Tokyo ピエール・エルメ・パリ Part 1 : Fetish Over Millefeuilles
I am a fan of Pierre Herme. Not so much of his macarons, but his pastries, especially his Millefeuilles that have appeared in so many different flavours in each FETISH, a seasonal theme that is based...
View ArticleFrunatic Singapore Fast Fruit Restaurant
I thought this would be a vegan restaurant with similar concept like The Living Cafe but the menu is crafted around fruits. Asparagus and Baby Spinach DrinkThere were more fruits than vegetables in the...
View ArticleKamakura Kondo 創作和料理 近藤
Kamakura is an old historic town with lots of shrines, temples and beautiful beach scenery. On the way to the popular shrine, there is a Kaiseki restaurant opened by Chef-owner Kondo, a Kyoto native...
View ArticlePierre Herme Tokyo ピエール・エルメ・パリ Part 2 : Emotions and Tarts
One can get emotional over Emotionwhen many flavours are bottled inside the glass. Besides the millefeuilles, Emotions are another series of Pierre Herme's pastries worth splurging than the macarons....
View ArticleIkaruga 斑鳩 Tokyo Ramen Street
Down a few shops from Rokurinsha is Ikaruga, another famous shop from Kudanshita. The queue is fortunately shorter and turn over rate of tables are pretty high.The best-selling ramen is 特製らー麺 980yen ,...
View ArticleThe Soup Spoon Union
The Soup Spoon Union is a merger of three brands-The Soup Spoon, The Handburger and Asia Broth Noodle Bar. The union concept brings greater options to diners and offers a larger space to dine in...
View ArticleTempura Tsunahachi Shinjuku
In Shinjuku, there are two historical establishments that sell tempura and they happened to be located opposite each other. Tsunahachi may not have the long and illustrious history than Funabashiya...
View ArticleDean and Deluca Tokyo ディーンアンドデルーカ
Some may wonder why visit Dean and Deluca when it already opened in Singapore? Despite being under the same parent company, D and D Tokyo is very different from D and D Singapore. It is so well-stocked...
View ArticleZenyaren: 7 Regional Yakitori House Under One Roof
Where can you find a place that serves each region's famous yakitori under one roof? At Zenyaren, you can. Operated by Zenya National Yakitori Association, Zenyaren's menu is a grand combination of...
View ArticleValentine's 2014: New Chocolate Brands Join the Battle
While everyone was busy shopping for Chinese New Year goodies, I was hopping around shopping for chocolates instead. This is because Valentine's Day is celebrated as a bigger event than Chinese New...
View ArticleLugdunum Bouchon Lyonnais ルグドゥノム ブション リヨネ
For those who wish to find some good French or Italian cuisine in Japan, head to Kagurazaka, the sleepy town in the morning that turns into a bustling street at night. The rapid change of the facade...
View ArticleOkada Coffee Singapore 岡田珈琲
This sure ain’t another hipster café in Singapore. Originated from Kumamoto Kyushu, this 68-year old Japanese coffee shop is not shy to hide its age with a warren of plain wooden beams and antiques in...
View Article丸の内CAFE会: Tully's Coffee x Itoen
Marunouchi Cafe is a collaboration between coffee franchise Tully's Coffee and leading green tea producer Itoen. It serves savoury food such as sandwiches and pastas but most people, predominantly...
View ArticleGrand Hyatt Tokyo Florentina Pastry Boutique
Right near the lobby of Grand Hyatt Tokyo is a little sweet paradise that is not too difficult to spot with a magnificent window display of decadent sweets and tarts, in addition to the breads and...
View ArticleLe Chocolat De H X Paul Bassett : Chocolate Man Meets Coffee Roaster
I was once asked why Hironobu Tsujiguchi's face is everywhere in Tokyo, from TV to department stores to train stations. Well, he is a famous celebrity chef, perhaps not so well known overseas but very...
View ArticleHonke Abeya 本家あべや : Kampung Chicken Oyakodon
My family's love for oyakodon prompted a visit to Honke Abeya, an Akita restaurant which serves the famous Akita's Hinai-jidori aka kampung chicken. Hinai-jidori is ranked as one of the Top 3 Chicken...
View ArticleOre no Kappo 俺の割烹: Gourmet Food at Super Low Price
Since the previous visit to Ore no French Italian, I had aimed to try at least another concept restaurant under the same 俺 ORE group. I managed to call through the busy hotline and secure seats at Ore...
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