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Laurent Bernard: Parisian-Style Mooncakes
I used to visit French Chcoolatier Laurent Bernard for an occasion indulgence in its chocolate truffles and pastries and I am delighted to be able to taste its exquisite chocolate mooncakes this year....
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Patisserie Acacier アカシエ : Rated No.1 in Saitama
Rose Blancmange VerrineRated as the No.1 Patisserie, Acacier is a Saitama-based pastry shop that debuted in 2007. Chef-owner is also a Saitama born who had training in France and many established...
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Kagetsudo Asakusa 花月堂: Jumbo Melon Pan
This is a tiny wagashi shop located just right in front of Asakusa Temple was built shortly after the end of WW2. Stepping into this place feels like diving into Tokyo's past with the retro Showa...
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Keyakizaka けやき坂 : Best Wagyu Teppanyaki Meal
Teppanyaki cuisine is rarely the first thing that crosses one's mind when it comes to the food scene in Tokyo. But as a city boasting international gourmet standards, Teppanyaki is another arena that...
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Hokkaido Omiyage at Narita Airport
With a strong culture of gift-giving in Japan, the omiyage (souvenirs) market is a thriving industry as tourists and locals alike would purchase at least one or two items that represent the region...
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Da Si Xi 大四喜 : Crab Claypot Rice
Having read glowing reviews online, I decided to head there for my first family weekend eat-out after I returned to Singapore. We ordered all three items which were highly recommended by the friendly...
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Yukinosita 雪ノ下 : Really "HOT" Hotcakes!
Yukinosita is a super famous hotcake shop from Osaka that attracts long queue (again) during weekends. But if you head there on a weekday and avoid those prime lunch/dinner hours, there is a high...
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The Royal Mail Bar: British-inspired Tapas and Cocktails
The Royal Mail Bar, part of The Royal Mail Restaurant, refreshes its bar menu with new curated cocktails and bar grubs that reflect modern British sensibilities. Despite being a non-alcoholic drinker,...
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Kitkat Chocolatory Opens at Tokyo Station
Haven't got time to check out the world's first Kitkat boutique at Ikebukuro? Fret not, the second outlet has opened at a super convenient location-Tokyo station. Not inside, but outside, at the...
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Xin Wang Hong Kong Cafe: Fly me to Hong Kong
Want to win a free trip to Hong Kong? Dine in and spend $50 or moreat any of the 16 Xin Wang Homg Kong Cafe to participate in the lucky draw. The last time I dined at Xin Wang was 4 years ago and I did...
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Patisserie QBG パティスリーQBG : Honey Bee and Maple
Welcome to the world of honey bee and maple forest. Unlike other patisseries that dish out an assortment of petit gateux, Patisserie QBG specialises in cakes and pastries that contain Maple and Honey....
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Ouca ジャパニーズアイス櫻花 : The Very Japanese Ice Cream
A Japanese food connoisseur who had recommended me the great horsemeat and uni pasta at Fregoli, has tipped me off to this new hot ice cream Parlour in Ebisu. It's not just another ice cream shop in...
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Muthu's Curry : Curry Fish Head
Muthu Curry was the place that the Folks insisted on visiting when I said I wanted to have some delicious curry fish head. It's been more than a decade since I last visited Muthu and I had long...
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Koyomi Funabashiya 船橋屋こよみ : Kuzu Mochi Specialist
Funabashiya (not the tempura shop in Shinjuku) is an classic Edo confectionary that is famous for its signature Kuzu-mochi. Instead of hopping all the way to the main shop in Kameido, it has opened a...
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Jamie's Italian Singapore
I think I have watched every single cooking show by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver (counting in the number of reruns on TLC) but never got to try his food because I had flew off to the Land of Rising Sun...
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Totoro Cafe : Shiro-hige's Cream Puff Factory
白髭のシュークリーム工房 is the only official Ghibli cafe that retails Totoro Choux cream puffs. The location used to be a hassle for me but now it only takes 12 minutes by Odakyu Line from Shinjuku to reach...
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Gyoza-ya Singapore : NEW Crab Gyoza and more
Gyoza, usually a side dish at Izakaya or ramen-ya, becomes the leading star at Gyoza-ya. Having opened at the old Heeren since last year, it has introduced new items to meet the ever-changing...
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Henri Carpentier アンリ・シャルパンティエ : Macarons and Madeleines
I've never had quite a good deep impression of pastry shops that has outlets in nearly every department store. Some examples are Jucheim and Henri Carpentier. I feel that their mass-produced cakes...
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Siang Hee Zi Char: Scrumptious Pork Trotters
This famous Zi Char that has been featured a lot on media. The first recommended dish, Deep Fried Trotters was superb and easily surpassed the one from Simpang Bedok. The skin was crispy but not...
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Eclair Rusks by 和楽紅屋 : New-style Travel Souvenirs
When it comes to innovation, I think the Japanese people wins it hands down. From ramen to curry, the Japanese has adopted foreign food and transformed it into a whole new level. Now, it's the French...
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